I was thinking of the uncertain future, a while ago. Thinking of how perspectives have changed since back when I was in primary school, secondary school, through polytechnic, National Service, a glimpse of work life and now finally in University. It had drastically changed quite a considerable bit. Back when I was in primary school or way before that, my ambition was actually to become a pilot. A fighter pilot. I just feel it exhilarating to being able to travel fast and doing something for the country. Yes, I was that patriotic.
Soon, when I started going on into secondary school, perhaps, it was a chance that I got to know that there were no Malay fighter pilots. Knowingly or unknowingly. So I decided to change track. I was very competent in programming languages back then. It had become second nature to me. I was able to do very well in it other than my academic grades. To be honest, I didn't really study that hard for O levels but it got me through.
Decidedly, I took up a Mobile & Wireless Computing course in Polytechnic. Earning me a diploma in 3 years. Nothing short of an achievement. Even though it was without a Merit award, my parents were equally proud. I could tell from their faces during graduation. From that moment on, I passed a hurdle in life albeit a very important one. It was due to the hard work of my parents and the support they had for me. I wouldn't have achieved what I had back in the days.
Now, the funny thing about National Service. No disruptions for University studies for average blokes like me. Slaved for 2 years. Nothing much to talk about other than being a waste of my time and youth. No son of mine will be Singapore citizens. I do not want them to suffer from the elitist disease.
