Busy June. Almost gave up fighting but thank God I didnt

Finalie went thru the gruelling schedule of June, perhaps I emerged stronger after the determination I put in. This was the period I really felt powerless, becoz I was led by circumstances instead of me controlling them. The feeling wasnt great during the process, but I learnt a great deal from it and came thru unscathed. You never know your real ability and threshold until you are tested by it. I was tested and hopefully I passed.

Dating back to e beginning of June, I already anticipated a hectic schedule ahead and imminent but I failed in making preparations for it. Organised a joyous BBQ for the Y Hub kids and got Huiyin, Fred, Clare & Jonathon to "grace" the event. So great to have received my bdae gift from HY & Fred tat day. But tat was e end of my "carefree" lifestyle. Had 2 assignments to complete in 2 weeks then got to prepare for an exam also. However, it was precisely because so much things were stuffed in my mind that I lost my focus, & couldnt complete anything in the end. Past the dateline of the 1st assignment, got Gan Jiong, tried rushing out but before I could finish it, my 2 week reservist came knocking at my door.

I really wondered if the course was necessary for me,a NSmen, or not. It was designed for regulars, executed by regulars. The reason the Commander gave for NSmen's participation in the course was for our input to the regulars of our working experiences in the corporate world. That objective surely materialised. But input from the course into our life? Not so clearly defined. Still felt that the 2 weeks was not well spent, though I did take home something from the learning experience.

During reservist, I was so worried about the assignment and exam that I couldnt care much about the course I was attending. What an irony that I have to learn by heart the "Battle Procedure", "Convoy Movement & Ambush" when my real role is a student who has yet to finish his assignment due to reservist. I didnt noe to laugh or gloat over it. But I was glad that I held on, becoz I managed to unexpectedly got a one-week extention to my assignment and also postponed my exam date. Blessing in disguise. Best was my classmates knew my situation and they offered help & encouragements in one way or another. Not only did I finish my assignment in the shortest time ever, I was oso quite well prepared for exam, all thanx to them.

Well to summarise all the things that had happened in June.

BBQ YHubkids Huiyin Fred Clare Jon MINDS'camp HwaChongHigh SleeplessNite Exhausted Reservist NSmen FunPeople WorldCupPredictions Investment Korea2Togo1 KTVwithYHUbKids Interesting Assignmentdue Stressed Pressed Braindead Noleisuretime Frustrated wakeup5.30am travelhere&there end-of-reservist relievedfinally WildWildWet Fondmemories SpottedExam Freedomnow Miss"L" Confusion Dun-noe-wat-she-thinking STARSUnited challengesahead greatTeamWork Honoured