Just been through another barrage of camps. First one was Advance Drills Course, Which I really loved because in a sense I got to be a cadet all over again, you see, even as a C/LTA, trainees are treated equally. And I'm really glad they didn't place all the CLTs into a single platoon as the result would be different. It's kinda like reliving the past, not having to plan anything, not giving commands, no need to check with all the appointment holders how they're doing...just do as your told, and give a 100% in everything.
I was asked if I were aiming for an award, the best CLT trainee award, but I said no. My reasoning is this, I must always put in my 100%, if I do in the end get the award, praise the Lord! it's a bonus, but if I don't, I will still take pride in myself because I have done my best. I shared this with a few of the cadet trainees and I hope they would think about it, that it's about the attitude thats gonna get you far. And...I got the award in the end anyway XD PTL!
Seacond one was the BB bike expedition camp. Actually didn't manage to sleep before it and was utterly tired in it. But I'd say that it's a good start as I managed to talk to some of the boys and get to know them better, Jia Hao and Lancelot for example. Hopefully I'll be able to be more of a mentor to them then just another guy they have to listen to.
I love camps, but then again I've been to so many camps I'm not sure if it's good for my family, I know they'd definitely like to see me around more often. And although I know it IS going to be like this for a much longer time when I go into the army, and it may be kind of a stepping stone for my family to "get used to it" maybe it's time to find a balance and draw the line. Family's important too.
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