没有对与错,就只有三个字...

我清楚知道这不是是非题

也没有是与否,就只有三个字

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All About NS

“You tiok or not? You tiok or not?”

Everyone seemed to be so concern about this. And like any other Form 5 teen, I was rushing to know the answer too. Without much thought, I took out my phone, sent the message and waited for the reply. But before I got the answer, I fell asleep and had this odd dream that I was chosen for NS. And because of this, I woke up with a mixed feeling. However, I was asked to check again as the namelist wasn’t complete yet. Nervousness grew as time passes. So when school ended, I went in the car straight and looked for my mum’s phone. Again, I sent the message and waited hurriedly for the reply. “Will I get a maaf or a tahniah?” I know deep inside I was hoping for a maaf. But I didn’t care less.

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Finally when the night falls, I was told the answer. My dream came true, I received a tahniah. I wasn’t sure whether to be happy or disappointed at that moment. But most of the time when I come to situations like this, I’d opt for the positive one, and so I did. I kept thinking bout it and the more I think the more I get excited. Could it be God’s arrangement? Soon, things began to make a little sense. I suddenly remembered the time when my friends and I were squeezing for air tickets to go on a trip to KL early next year. But disappointed cause’ I failed to get it. Instead, I’m on the NS list. By then, when they are having their sweet time on a shopping spree, I might be running under the hot sun craving for water. But I’m all okay. I still expect good things from this 3-months-camp because I always believe things happen for a reason and whatever reason it may be, I am going to get something out of it. Now, things just clicked well, didn’t they? Though you may argue that it’s just a coincidence, for me I somehow keep this conviction that I’ve been chosen for a reason and that good things will happen. It can be as simple as that because I place my trust in the Lord. What is it that He wants me to experience through these 3 months? God or bad, I’m only sure of one thing, that is I will harvest something back and it’s for my own good. I was once very reluctant about being chosen for NS, but now I guess I don’t repel it as much as before. Thank You.

Waking up early in the morning, running miles and miles like crazy, putting on that ugly uniform, swinging on a rope like tarzan, staying with insects, having a chance to fire a real gun, being forced to eat something you dislike, meeting new friends, experience things you’ve never tried before, get commanded, walk at high heights, climbing walls, sleeping on that hard bed with grassy blanket, get sunburned, bathing in cold water, sleeping with no privacy, get real dirty in the mud and more and more and MORE. Military life, what a challenge. God, bless me and help me through!

A once in a lifetime thing, appreciate it.

Good or bad, give thanks and praise.

In all situations, just stay positive.

You will find life much easier and happier.

Lastly.. God is with you, Emmanuel.

Let’s just view it with a heart of positivity, don’t let the sounds of negativity pull you off.