Saturday, June 04, 2005

Of muscle aches, cramps, and everything else in between

I'm back from my ICT! Yay! I'm sure everyone is waiting to hear my complaints about this and that, as per usual. Haha, but I shall surprise everyone, and I will not be complaining about my ICT, even though I very much want to.

But anyway, speaking of complaints, I fucking hate my timetable next semester! Arghhhhh! I just want to pull my hair out! Okay... I shall calm down and not think about it. It is definitely not anybody's fault except that I had to go for the ICT, and I had to rely on others to help me. So if my expectations are not met, I have only myself to blame. Right?!

Yes, I'm trying very very hard to convince myself of that.

And I thank God that I'm registered to read most of the modules that I wanted, even though the timeslots are at absurdly unearthly hours.

Besides, there's something else that I should be happy about. Was mindlessly surfing around earlier, and I chanced upon this blog where the blogger quoted an article I wrote for my school's arts magazine! It was an entire entry devoted to my article! Wow! Haha... yeah, I know it's a cheap thrill, but somehow reading someone else's comments about your article (and he actually quoted me!) really made my day. Somewhat. Imagine my surprise when I was just being a voyeur, reading a stranger's entries, when my name suddenly got mentioned! Haha...

For people interested to know what blog that is, ask me privately. I shall not shamelessly plug about that blog on my blog. Heehee.

Okay, now back to my ICT. Even though it took time away from my French classes, leading me to be seriously rusty about the language now, I am still thankful that I had the opportunity to go for the ICT.

And no, I have not turned over a new leaf. At least not yet.

But, I am thankful that I am back in touch with people that I've lost touch with for almost over a year or more. I am glad that the silliness between us has not been lost. And I am grateful that I have had the chance to get to know people (from other platoons) that I didn't really speak much to in the past.

Yes, despite all the cons of stupid reservist trainings etc, one good thing always comes out of it, and that is the friendship forged between people in "adversity". Haha. And I will always be thankful for that despite the circumstances. Besides it felt good to just revert back to doing brainless things (e.g. shooting... And I love the SAR21 rifle!) other than studying for exams or rushing to complete projects. I guess the one week distraction (esp. when I've had to face sucky timetables and the impending French exam next week) helped me to sorta see things in a clearer perspective.

I thought I'd never say this. But I'm glad I'd gone through the NS experience. It's really taught me a whole new world in spite of the discrepancies, extreme administrative inefficiencies and corrupted personnel.

Finally, just let me pass my IPPT. Haha.

Gv complained @ 9:37 PM

{xoxo}