it's finally coming to an end!
after 9 tough weeks, i've cleared all tests and assessments!
i'm finally going to become a physical training instructor for the scdf.

the road wasn't easy.
it was rather complicated too.
but i've pulled through along with my teammates.
so now its just preparation for the passing out ceremony!

on monday we had to go back to camp to take our final physical test.
it was the operational proficency test(OPFT).
it was physical and mentally exhausting.

heart is racing and the mind just wants to give up.
and half way through the 5km run, i had blisters on my feet and that didn't help my cause.
but then one just goes into his 'happy place'.
you stop thinking of how long more you've gotta go and just run.
you don't bother listening to the PTIs about how many more laps you've gotta run or how much time there is left on the clock.
i suppose its called mental focus but i think its more of "i can't think anymore' kinda thing. haha

after crossing the finishing line, i just dropped the 5kg bag pack, threw my helmet onto the ground and just drank my bottle of water.
didn't think of whether i'd pass or not.
just needed the drink so badly.

after i caught my breath and all, i was told that i came in 3rd in our group and i passed with the timing of 39mins.
was so relieved that i'd cleared all my tests!
though some of us didn't make it, but luckily our OC arranged retests to be made.

as for the rest who had passed, its now just preparing for the passing out ceremony and thinking of ourselves as PTI!