horribe horrible week?
Friday, October 02, 2009
this week was mainly preparations for battalion mission exercise (BME). things got pretty hectic midweek, but many things are still left undone.
i see the similarities and stark contrasts between army and school life, and of course the contradictions that lie deep within. we are forced to go to school (if you want to put it this way), and guys are made to serve NS. yet the career paths that teachers and regulars in NS choose are not forced upon them. So whenever regulars are faced with challenges that require the co-operation of their men, and co-operation is hard to attain, they have to bear in mind that this is part of their job, and cannot simply push the blame to others. they chose this career path, and thus it is only natural that they bear the responsibilities that come along with it.
as privates (or men) in NS, our job is to follow whatever instructions that are passed down. if the instructions are clear but not obeyed, then it is the fault of the men; if no effort is made to ensure the clarity of the instructions and the commander does not ensure that instructions are followed closely for the sake of the men, then it is the fault of the commander.
sometimes i wonder why i am doing so much for my unit. it is definitely not worth the time and effort with such commanders around. of course, let us not talk about the nobility of serving the nation. i suppose it's part of my personality that i always complete whatever task that is given. and now, i've to act, sometimes against my will, to protect my interests. the worst part is, there's still many things left undone.
enough of NS life.
the wedding of christopher lee and fann wong is, of course, one of the hottest topics of discussion in town. in particular, the bollywood-style gown worn by fann wong has drawn puzzled responses.
well, i think that dress is a beautiful one. the detail of the dress is elaborate and classic. more importantly, it breaks the fad that celebrities must wear dresses that are revealing of their figures. it proves to everyone that tradition, when added with traces of modernity, can be oozing with charm and beauty.
i wonder when my solitary life end though....
i see the similarities and stark contrasts between army and school life, and of course the contradictions that lie deep within. we are forced to go to school (if you want to put it this way), and guys are made to serve NS. yet the career paths that teachers and regulars in NS choose are not forced upon them. So whenever regulars are faced with challenges that require the co-operation of their men, and co-operation is hard to attain, they have to bear in mind that this is part of their job, and cannot simply push the blame to others. they chose this career path, and thus it is only natural that they bear the responsibilities that come along with it.
as privates (or men) in NS, our job is to follow whatever instructions that are passed down. if the instructions are clear but not obeyed, then it is the fault of the men; if no effort is made to ensure the clarity of the instructions and the commander does not ensure that instructions are followed closely for the sake of the men, then it is the fault of the commander.
sometimes i wonder why i am doing so much for my unit. it is definitely not worth the time and effort with such commanders around. of course, let us not talk about the nobility of serving the nation. i suppose it's part of my personality that i always complete whatever task that is given. and now, i've to act, sometimes against my will, to protect my interests. the worst part is, there's still many things left undone.
enough of NS life.
the wedding of christopher lee and fann wong is, of course, one of the hottest topics of discussion in town. in particular, the bollywood-style gown worn by fann wong has drawn puzzled responses.
well, i think that dress is a beautiful one. the detail of the dress is elaborate and classic. more importantly, it breaks the fad that celebrities must wear dresses that are revealing of their figures. it proves to everyone that tradition, when added with traces of modernity, can be oozing with charm and beauty.
i wonder when my solitary life end though....