Wednesday, June 8, 2011 ?
Today was my first day back in camp, and everything is going as per normal in the office. Asyraaf sleeping, Joel & Clarence playing games on their iPhones and Phi is being Phi. Noticed changes in Ben James, and I would be lying if I said I was happy. It appears that he is really starting to embrace his other side and express his sexuality in ways that I find offensive.
Things aren't the same concerning other issues, though. Random bag checks are being conducted now. I have to report to the sixth floor every morning. But the one that really matters is that afternoon roll call has been done away with. Which, I'm sure, everyone is happy with.
When I found the time, I presented the MPAC core members with souvenirs, namely the upside down, right side up hat. They were happy with it, and I was happy to see them happy. Perhaps that is what motivates us to help others.
Went down for boxing straight after camp. Am humbled, truly. Did a 3 KM run, but it felt endless. Kept seeing people pass me in lane, and ended up being one of the last to finish. But it matters not. If I keep at it, things WILL change for the better. After that, did more intense training, which consisted of a circuit with five stations. Pushups, crunches, skipping, half-squats and two other exercises of which I do not know the name. My hands were shaking and my calves cramping after the exercises.
It seems that coach thought we were ready, because we started hitting the bags today. It was completely unexpected but at the same time very satisfying. I had the feeling that we were granted a whole lot of freedom, kinda like the transition from Recruit to Private. While working on the bags, Coach reminded me to keep my left leg stationary while doing crosses, in order to retain power in my punches. Must make a mental note of that.
Hazim and I also seem a lot more comfortable with each other than yesterday. He helped me a lot, spurred me on constantly during the jog. Doubtless, running alone would have been less motivating, and I'm thankful to have someone starting out with me. It's good to have someone to talk to, someone who can relate.
That's all for now. I hope I have enough energy to last the week, at the rate I'm going. But I'll try.
