medics all are we!

i'm out of the jungle! after 3 intense weeks of cursing and swearing, i have finally become an operationally ready nsman, which means if singapore ever goes to war (which won't ever happen), you can count on me and my other operationally ready medics to stick morphine shots up your asses so everyone dies happy.

but seriously, these 3 weeks have been pretty awesome, despite the suffering i went through. i got to know some really cool people from just about every walk of life, which was a timely reminder that no matter where you are, you can find people who are ernest, sincere, funny, and really great friends. really surprised myself because in a matter of days, we've shared some of our deepest secrets and hopes and dreams, all while huddling together in our BCS (battalion casualty station) tent or lying on our stretchers (the perks of being a medic) out in the jungle. honestly, i had been dreading this in-camp training for months and months, but meeting these bunch of people made life so much more bearable!

and one of the things that happens to you while you're in reservist is that you become a lot more appreciative of everything else. i'm typing this on my bed right now, and i cannot begin to say how much i love this little piece of mattress and the 25-yr-old pieces of wood that hold it up.

and my family. i love my family so much! if singapore ever goes to war and i have no time to transport every family member to a safe place, you can be sure to find me in the jungle, saving the lives of my friends so that we can protect those we love so much :)