Back to those schooling days, December had always been a month i anticipate. With the school holidays and the festive moods kicking in, there was always time to relax and have fun. However, those happy moments have become distant memories. These days, the arrival of December has become something i seriously dread. I disliked rainy days; the erratic weather has made travelling labourious.
Somehow, I wished December would end soon. Having said that, this December has been particularly unforgettable. Having been informed that I would be performing Duty on the 29th and 31th, yes New Years' Eve, I couldn't help but feel disappointed. Though i have to admit that I do not have any plans for countdown; I would gladly spend it anywhere than in camp.
The same is to be said for Christmas. Seriously, Christmas is not of much significant to me as I do not celebrate the birth of Christ. So once again, I have no plans. I feel kind of pathetic, while people are out celebrating, I will be alone with nothing to do, no one to spend the time with. I guess that's my life.
Looking back, 2006 has been a more fruitful year with some little personal achievements and valuable experiences. From someone who doesn't know about traffic lights, I become someone who has to take note of them almost everyday. Its amazing to find myself driving different people daily from one place to another when i never thought of learning it in the past.
Its been nine months since I started National Service. The times spent in Army has definitely changed me. The responsiblities I am assigned to and the opportunities to meet all sorts of people has make me learnt more about the real world. Life is never easy.
Perhaps i have become stronger mentally and physically and i guess it's good for me. Hopefully it will be a better year. Till then, its goodbye.
