Yeap its reaching the end of 2009 already so, before things come to a close this year and things change once again when 2010 comes, a standard short reflection should be done.
First and foremost, the thing that i have been a part of for almost 2years already: NS. I can't say the army was completely such a bad thing after all, after looking back at everything i have done, learnt and achieved while serving my duty to the country. I learnt the mechanics of my vehicle to what i can say is the best of my abilities, i got much fitter than i ever could have achieved alone (with an IPPT gold and the second one coming), i witnessed the types of people and the changes in people in many different situations, some expected and some to my definite surprise. I learnt to change and react to situations i have never faced, i've done things i could never have done if i never served, such as taking a military plane, to being out in the forest for many days and nights, trekking for days non-stop, to being an ambassador of the army open house. All these events and happenings, though occuring in a part of my life that i would rather not be put into my life schedule in the first place, suddenly occurs to me that this could actually be one chunk in my life that i would appreciate going through, for it's where i was made that bit more mature. Isn't that how things are done? As said by my csm: Even though you may not like to do this, or you absolutely loathe doing this, why not just go through it and, who know? You might just learn something from it you would never have expected. That's what motivated me through many parts of my army life.
Next would be my life routine. It has definitely changed. I used to be the guy that spends time and money like it was granted to me, as if i deserved every bit and morsel of it because i was living. Somehow it has dawned on me that no one owes me anything, no one owes me a living or any part of their life. Now i earn my own keep, whether its my NS salary or by teaching skating. And i have become more proactive in treasuring my own time, like taking the initiative to organise gatherings, to catch up with people, instead of just sitting at home all the time. I also made myself participate in more challenging sports activities, such as going for long distance runs, cycling, skating, etc. It has made me learn more about myself in terms of the mind and finding my way around defeating my mental limits, which i feel a great sense of satisfaction for. Many others say i'm crazy but i always ask them or tell them in return: If not now, then when? I don't see a nicky during old age looking back at life when he was young and regretting not going for such events.
That brings me to me as a person. I believe i have changed as compared to the past. People see less or almost none of the emo side of me already, as i realised that emo-ing definitely does not serve any purpose and aid to the situation causing it and to any part of life. It's either you do something about it, or you don't. It's that simple. It's like you dropped your handphone on the floor. You do not sit there or walk away moping away at the fact that your phone is spoilt, you just pick it up and walk away. Moping does not bring angels from the sky to your aid. Rewards come to people that face reality, notice the obstacles and try their hardest to overcome them and not those who sit beside the obstacle, not moving and hoping for the best. That's something in me that i'm sure has changed.
So while looking forward to the new year, here are the things that i wanted to achieve in 2009 and managed to achieve:
1. Get my driving license before the end of this year.
2. Be a skate instructor.
3. Get IPPT gold.
4. Take part in marathons and events.
Many i forgot already but these are the few i remember.
And heres a short but not definite list of things i would want to achieve in 2010:
1. Take part in more marathons and events, such as duathlons etc.
2. Earn my own keep even without NS pay.
3. Stay positive.
4. Keep up the active momentum.
5. Study hard and stay smart.
7. Try new things as much i can, as often as i can. *IMPT*
6. D_____. Think i will keep this to myself first. Not confirm yet. =p
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