Anyways, some interesting things to share. I've got my IPPT Gold award for my 2nd year. It's really a testimony to share man! The night before, I slept only an hour due to some unforeseen circumstances in which immediate attention has to be given to. I felt like crap the next day, but a couple of bread, chicken essence and ginseng tea topped up with a cute hamster did the job of perking me up for the test.
My problem was again the standing broad jump. I prayed before the test, and knew deep down inside that no matter what happens, that day was the day I was going to get my Gold. Faith still works with doubt in your mind. I cleared the SBJ with relative ease and all that remains was the 2.4km run in which I had little to worry about.
I ran in wave 1, clocked the timing of 9:08mins. My Supervising Officer then said that the whole wave's timing is to be voided due to some conducting error. I was seriously pissed! Here I am finally able to get my Gold award and there he was preventing it. How lame can this get!? I decided to run in wave 2 in order to get another 2.4km timing. Cadets and colleagues around started talking among themselves and asked me if I was crazy. I smiled and believe that all will be well. =]
I started the 2nd 2.4km of my day and I felt shitty. Coming in for my last lap I had only 1min30secs left in order to clock the gold timing. I knew I was doomed..However, due to some divine assistance, I managed to clock 9:31mins! What a killer day! After the run, everything seemed blurry to me. My head was super painful and my limbs were weak. But the feeling inside was wonderful, it was such a satisfactory feeling. I love to push myself to the limit! Praise the Lord, I got my Gold award. $200 into the account.
Other than this event, life's been pretty usual for me. I've learnt more about myself through the interaction with a certain special person, and everything's been looking up. All glory to God most high. Take care people and God bless you loads! =]
Leaving you with a super nice quote from Jodi Picoult's Second Glance:
'Love is not because, but no matter what.'
