Grease

I finish each and everyday covered in a thin film of sweat, dirt and grease. That's how i would describe my life in Sungei Gedong now. It really sucks big time. Firstly, the camp is in the middle of the cemetries around Lim Chu Kang. Secondly, for some reason or other, the Sergeants have all gone crazy, pumping us like crazy and making unreasonable "request" for us to do. Finally, living conditions are worse than those in Seletar. I miss the place already. Anyway, 3 more weeks. Just hold on for 3 more weeks and i'll finally become a 3rd Sergeant. After that i can start enjoying my life.
Just an observation i made the other day. National Day is just next week on wednesday, and yet, for some reason or other, it just doesn't feel like that.I mean, take a look at the HDB estates in the heartlands and you'll get what i mean. Where are all the flags? Where are all the patriotic messages that used to be seen every other National Day? Where is the irritating National Day song for this year? And the dance? I mean its a time for us to be happy that this place actually exist so where is all the celebration? And when i talk to my peers about it, what is the reaction i get? "Its national day AGAIN? is my hair ok?" and "So? Its juat a day off for us so who cares?" I'm disappointed, really. I don't want to go about waving a flag or anything, but this nonchalant attitude cannot and must not continue to exist. Oh man, i'm starting to sound like a PAP politician. Haha.
Anyway, time has passed really fast. I'm a third through my army career, the girls are going to start university within the month. Time never stands still for anyone, who was i trying to kid. Time passes and people cahnge. Do you expect anyone to stay the same forever?
I guessed not.