the shoot.

did my range today. bascially, its where every male singaporean, typically reaching the late adolescent age of eighteen, the government will graciously grant them an education of becoming a man. food and all accomodation is provided for and on top of that, a monthly allowance in monetary terms is accorded to them. very thoughtful of them.

they have their heads shaved bald, freedom restricted away for a period of time, get exposure to having to wake up everyday at five thirty in the morning and stare at every other balddie in your bunk that looks like you.

on top of training you up physically in a miserable fashion, they make you wish your routine life that you had as a citizen such a cherished moment each time you have to return to the to the military camp and the most interesting thing to do is stare and smile at your fellow bladdies again.

they re-define meanings you thought you'll never find another perspective ever, and the term "a classroom without walls" takes on a whole new meaning when you find someone giving you lessons in the great outdoors, complimented and complete with mud around you and rain above you.

at the enduring end of the three months of basic military training, they make you finish it like a man. proud of yourself, proud of your nation. ready to take up the gun and take on the world.

what am i saying all this for? i don't know. heck. i'll lost direction of what i wanted to say today. oh, did i mention that i did my range today?

good evening folks.