Full time

As the weeks past, more and more people are getting their enlistment letters. I know I won't be receiving mine soon, I've already pretty much accepted my fate to serve my time as a diver. Whatever the decision is fine. If I become an army boy, great. If I become a diver boy, also great. just great. I just want to know soon, so I can plan out the rest of my time as a civilian. but unfortunately the stupid system is just made to waste our time..

NS will always be tough no matter what people say. yes It's getting softer nowadays, with better living conditions, and soldiers are actually treated like human beings now. I say its tough not because of the physical aspects but for just one reason. Let me put it to you in a form of a question.

How do you feel about putting your life on hold and dropping everything.... whatever good thing you had coming; gone. Your friends and loved ones; say bye bye.. your skills, knowledge, whatever you're good at; how are you gonna keep them sharp? you virtually lose almost everything, I think you get the idea..
For 2 years, you're gonna throw it all away (and there's no refund!).. Don't ask me if it's worth it, I don't have a choice..

Harsh as I may sound, there is actually a handful of people out there who claimed to have had a good time in NS, so I guess it's not all bad. I hope to be one of them. I believe the key to that is letting go.. letting go of the current life I have, letting go of everything.. It's not gonna be easy, but hey.. NS is a full time job and more, with little room for distractions..