Can't believe that on this day, 10 years ago, I was enlisted. That day, I did not spend the night worrying about the outcome of operations at work. That night, after calling my mom and wished her goodnight, I turned in for the day. I couldn't sleep of course- being in a new environment and all. Till this day, I still find it difficult to sleep whenever I'm in a new environment. I can't figure out why.
I was finally in! After years of waiting, I was finally in! I thank the heavens that I did not get sent to other services like some of my friends that I know. Somehow, I was quite excited and nervous about how the next couple of years would pan out for me.
I had my ups and downs of course, just like everybody else. I dare say that I got the complete experience of those ups and downs. The lowest point of my life was reached only a year later. But in that cell, I promised myself that it can only get better. It had to be. I had to make it be so. Indeed it was.
I am thankful for the experience I had over the course of 1 year and 10 months as well as the friends I had made. It was 1 year, 10 months and 3 days later that I found myself lost again and without a purpose. I suppose that I had made the right decision to not sign the paper. Every time I go back for reservist, I am more and more convinced that I had indeed made the right decision.
If it wasn't for experience I had, I don't think I am the person I am today. For what it's worth, I am glad that it had all happened. If I could go back and redo everything again, my wish would be that I had treated everyone a bit better. Only God knows that those that have departed, are in a better place now.
