Walk the ground

The past week has indeed being a fulfilling gathering (at least at platoon level) even though we do from time to time grumble about the man in-charge and question why certain things have to be done in a certain manner & pace. Never forgetting the antics of some and the foolishness of others that still lives on ever since we parted our ways 2 years ago, only to relive those moments for a period of time over the next 10 years.

Being on the ground puts myself in new perspective of things as you get a bottoms up view of the world and try to understand each individual with its different background work together towards a common objective. I still find it intriguing given the vast differences within my platoon, we are still able to achieve common goals. Perhaps, it could be that we are in stuck in the same s*** and the only way out is to work together. So it brings me to my point, why can't we apply the same principles to the civilian world, having the common goal which all could work towards to and leaving individual concerns to be iron out by the individuals themselves.

Again, the comforts of urban living makes it hard to give up what we have especially being thrown out in the field to survive on the bare minimum. Being out in the field test one's physical and mental strength, with the heat beating down on you and yet task are to be accomplish. Adaptability, self-motivation and ability to rally the team would make up for the lack of fitness that we once have, thankfully mission accomplish and we get to enjoy the comfort we dearly yearn for. It is human nature to adapt to changing environment and make the best out of it, if you don't i guess you are pretty much boxed in and won't survive long.

Well, one down nine more to go. Begin to miss the laughter and jokes we shared during the pass 5 days already, it was a good break from the rest of the world. But back to reality, work starts again tomorrow.

Auf Wiedersehen!