Note: The title of each post refers to the date on which I wrote it, in this case the 2nd of September, 2010. This is for several reasons: I can work on a post over several days without it becoming antiquated, the post isn't antiquated when our internet decides to shut down and.. -I can be put up an older post, when I can't be bothered writing a new one although its been a while ;)
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Today was a strenuous day in more ways than one. Every morning we meet in the Section (Company -> Platoon -> Section) to get an overview of the work that has to be done that day. This morning there was a call for volunteers to assist our Supply/Depot Section and I put up my hand along with 4 others. Turns out we were to sort and stack 45kg curb stones outdoors. T'was hot. On the bright side, I did get a good farmers' tan ;)
Talking to a good friend from my first platoon we came to the realisation that conversations between us privates rarely take place without being centered on some form of mockery, gossip or complaining. My personal opinion is that we are all quite young and travel around in large packs where only the most vociferous and quick remarks are heard. Given a year of this form of socialising, we have refined "the art" of mindless and crude jestings. Although it is very, very rarely mean spirited it is none the less taxing not to be able to have sincere or humble conversations whenever in need or want. This is quite different from the Faculty of Theology where humility and openness were the status quo.
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Dear Ivan,
I'm very proud of what you are doing.
What a fine man you've grown up to be!
It really helps to have a good attitude and focus on the positive side whenever things happen.
You'd be a happier person!
You did the right thing to shift your focus on those who gossip and snare at others! To me, they are unhappy people and they are more bold when they're in packs.
To ignore them is the best thing to do. Why waste your energy on them?
Do you have a guitar to strum to?
If not, can we send you one?
Btw, have you tried baba ganush and hummus with flat breads? Uncle Greg's former colleague makes real good ones.
Don't over extend yourself if you are tired. I'd find out what the chore is before I sign up for any volunteering!
Love from all of us here!
Yeay, a blog! Write, write s'more! Love what you're writing - not too airy. Hir ^_^
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