Women's Army Seminar 2011

In the name of Allah, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful

Assalamualaikum

Title: Women's Army Seminar 2011

I received a letter from the Armed Forces. For a moment I was like, holy mama is this for real? Is the government really going to send me for some compulsory army training? Haha.

So I opened the letter, and I was greeted with this large yellow print that reads: For a career, like no other. Our home, Our Singapore, Our Army. Sign-up for Our Army's Women's Seminar today! You'll also get the chance to interact with our female officers, warrant officers & military experts! Join us at our Women's Seminar 2011. Register now!

It's like a dream come true! I've always fancied female army officers. Contrary to how soft and feminine I may appear to look like on the outside, there's still this strong side of me that many have yet to see. So, each time I go around telling friends and relatives that: I'll join the army someday! They'll burst out laughing and I'll be like: Huh, what's so funny?  ]=

But perhaps, for me to really do a sign on with the Army and become a regular female recruit would be an impossible thing for me to do because there are so many factors that I'll have to consider. Say, if I were to really join the army, then wouldn't my years of study in Early Childhood Education be a complete waste? Imagine this; an early childhood educator turned female army officer. Haha. I'll only be made a laughing stock.

I'm not a tomboy nor am I boyish in anyway. It's just that, I mean, I like how the army teaches an individual to be more disciplined and all that. People would come up to me and tell me things like it's going to be one hell of a time in the army etc. What with all that tough physical trainings and what not. Oh come on folks, like I don't already know that. I like the challenge because I think I've been pampered for far too much already; both at home, and in school as well. And no, I'm not even going to deny it. I'm pampered. I'm used to comfort. I come off as some sort of a brat, don't I? I want to get out of my comfort zone, and experience a little bit of hardship.

Come to think of it, I think it's best that I go for the seminar first so that I'll have a greater insight to what this is all about, before considering a sign on with the Army after my diploma insyaAllah. I've successfully registered for this seminar that will take place at Resorts World Sentosa, this Saturday. I'll be going with 2 of my other female friends who are equally just as keen about the Army! See you there ladies! [=

P/S: I entered this entry into my Weekly Journal Writing assignment for TCC module and my lecturer actually commented on it! This was what she wrote:

" Susu, you are so cool! Haha. I will never, ever think of joining any of the uniform groups. Imagine all the physical trainings that we have to go through! You can still keep your options open. Education is a life-long career path. You see many old teachers, but you hardly see any old female military  officers around, do you? Go for the seminar! You are still young, so go explore your options! :D "

Aww. <3