Wednesday, March 28, 2007

Hee, errm started off just a tag, but then realised it's far too long, then just post lah.

Congrats TH for being able to graduate in 1 yr and I am sure you are happy with all your enriching experiences.

But i have to say I agree that NS is an impt part of life (a guy's life) and it sure is memorable. It is also the sole thing that can bond Sporean guys together, regardless of their age and I admire that.

I go to a party with Mr Goh and I would have to try hard to strike up conversation with other strangers and try and get a good conversation going. Depending on their interests and mine, sometimes it is not so smooth. But oh, just watch the men.... They just need to group together, and once talk veers to NS and what they did or which section they are from ( I dunno the terms lah...).. but it's just amazing how they click.. and they can be young as 18, older like Mr Goh at 32, or even 60.

The other thing I realise that is good about that, is the extra knowledge gained about weapons and warfare. You know how little boys love that? Well my sons are super interested when they spot an aircraft in the air, be it a helicopter or airplane. Or lets say they are watching NDP or they saw a rifle on TV, they are soooo excited and have tons of Qs abt that. I am unable to answer anything. So enter Mr Goh, who will tell my son what kind of airplane that is, what rifle, and how it is used. And sometimes it happens to be something he had used himself during NS, so he can tell his story (his glorious moments of the past). Well, I have to say, I like witnessing those father-son bonding moments!

And oh ya, when he has to return for reservist, it is very sian for me, that's a minus... But then I have to understand he has a duty to the country and he actually enjoys meeting all his old friends again, and they usually have a blast of a time catching up.

I guess, the tax rebates he and I get (for being NSmen's wife) also compensate, plus the extra increment he gets when he started working, else I'd be having higher pay than him, haha.

Ok, thus ends my National Education post, haha.

Aiyah, it is to give hope and encouragement to all those doing NS now lah. Take heart!

Tianhan, I am going to Boston in June, prob late June, any chance to meet up? At New York? I prob don't have the time to drive to Michigan... too far north... :-)

tjmummy rocking off at 3:12 AM

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