an arduous month of February

It's going to be a tough month of february, or should I say that it has been a tough month in some aspects so far.

Once again, my new working shift has brought about some unforeseen effects. I felt rather detached from my social world for a period of time, because I couldn't find anyone to hang out with on my off days. It was bugging me for a little while and I felt unmotivated to do anything fruitful for some time.

Then, a series of 'tests' awaits me in the following days of february. In fact, I'm through with one - IPPT test. FYI, there is an IPPT test for every NSF at least a year after his enlistment and before he ORD. There's monetary reward for this test, which I reckon is sometimes the greatest motivation to do well. Gold for IPPT - $200; Silver - $100. I have always gone for the gold, and I eventually got it. But I had to struggle a little to hit a timing of 9mins 44secs and lesser for 2.4km. For that moment, I pushed myself to go further, go harder, go faster, with that (harmful thought) of $200 in mind. Yes it is unhealthy to keep money as a motivation sometimes. But that was how it worked for me. Finally, I clocked 9min 30secs, though I was aiming for a quicker timing. Nevertheless, $200's in my pockets! (haha)

I'll be going for a shooting test this thursday at Home Team Academy. For one, it will be reminiscent for me to return to HTA since that was were I had undergone my basic police training. On the other, it will be a challenge to get marksmanship for shooting as I have been quite inconsistent in this area. This is a case of '$200-or-nothing'. So it will be a great bonus (literally) for anyone to attain marksmanship.

Next would be my driving practical test. Having waited 6 months for this day, I seriously hope I wouldn't screw things up. Of course, there's no monetary reward for this. What I do hope to achieve at the end of the day is the license (duh). Please allow me to severe ties with the driving centre after the 23rd of February. Thanks.

Lastly, my CAAS scholarship assessment centre, perhaps the most challenging of all. I have very little idea what will be in store for me, but I sure hope to do well for it. After all, it will sum up an arduous month of February, hopefully in a good way.

Yes, I can do it!