There are the ones who crack under pressure. The instructors said that it's easy to see the whayang ones. Those who have something to prove, those who have a clear goal and act like they have always something to prove. Goal as in being an SOC in the near future. Super Officer Cadet.
Having met some of those people, I had, too, also met those who are dense. Those who had COMPLETELY NO IDEA of others' opinion on them, who hadn't the faintest knowledge of the implication of one simple and defining action, who hadn't half an ounce's sense to realize that they are destroying themselves, and have a kiloton of imagination that they are getting away unscrewed.
At the same time, I've met really unselfish, responsible and nice people. I don't use the word "nice" to describe anyone usually. Because everyone is nice in a sense. Freddie is like da bomb man. Once I woke up at 1.30am and asked him to accompany me to the laterine, he agreed. But when he asked me the same question at 5am, I could not agree cos my body was freezing. Then later, I wanted to go to the laterine, he accompanied me again (we have to go with our buddies). John is a responsible, unselfish, accomodating and helpful bunkmate. Nuff said. Finish. Earnest is another unselfish, thoughtful, though shadingly unreserved guy. Just giving few examples from my side of the bunk la. It's these people who really make your life in army more fun, all the more easier and enjoyable. Those selfish people, or people who look solely at their suffering, disregarding others' adversities are so infectious. They possess a virus which spreads and make you want to be selfish because you fear being taken advantage of and stuff (which happens reasonably many times).
I should be less selfish. I will and must actively strive to be less selfish for the days ahead.
Labels: friends n loved ones, national service
