Life as a signaller is so slack. To be honest, it wasn't what I was looking for. Ask me 5 years ago, now, even in the future, what first comes to my mind when the word 'army' is mentioned, it is always, unfailingly, the picture of soldiers charging at enemies, firepower booming, people dying. At Signals Institute, it is totally opposite, which probably explains my boredom. The only time I got hold of my wife (rifle) is when I was doing guard duty. The rest of my time was spent either studying, eating, sleeping, or talking. This is a stark contrast to my wish to be in the infantry (or at least carry my freaking rifle!) It is a weird situation. Peers around me are looking for an easy 2 year NS life, so signals to them was a gift. Perhaps people have different ideas of what NS should be. In their minds, they owe the country 2 years, serve it quick and easy before ORD and back to their civilian life. To me, NS is more than that. Yes, I do believe war is unlikely, but it is not impossible. Instead of looking at this 2 years (which is so narrow minded) alone, I sometimes envisage what would happen if a war really breaks out. Will these officers stand under pressure? Will these soldiers fight (when they can't march properly)? At least I know given the chance I will. But for now, my fate is sealed and my new wife is my radio sets (though I'm still combat active and I still carry the rifle, but ... the feeling is just... different.) Maybe I will just watch Saving Private Ryan for my dose of infantry garangness.

Oh...the soldiers charging, firepower booming, people dying...