DeDiCaTiOn/ ScHoLaRsHiP UpGraDe

...Lo aNd BeHoLd...


I was offered an interview for a scholarship upgrade last Friday. Personally, I was thoroughly happy with the entire idea because I have always wanted to contribute to the organization till my hair turns white. A career with the force is thoroughly rewarding, especially so for someone like me. My grandfather was a freedom fighter, a politician and today I carry on his legacy as a soldier. Every morning reels in new light and new possibilities as I report to the service of my nation.


However, even with thorough hard work, dedication, patriotism, sense of purpose, ability to write papers, ability to speak and most importantly ability to lead people under me, I may falter when it comes to the crunch at the interview. Inevitably such things always depend alot on the factor of luck, as I of all people have experienced before, even when all possible exploitive factors were on my side of the arena.


No matter what happens at the interview, I am thoroughly focussed. Even if I do not get the upgrade, my studies are my ticket to contribute to the organization on a larger scale. I will put every ounce of blood and sweat into my work and studies as I have been doing since I left J.C. I'm glad and thankful to god for giving me the strength and determination to do so thus far.


On a side note, if I do not get the scholarship upgrade, I would want Ashwin to get it. Ashwin, has this element of modesty that most officers often have difficulty attaining. Even with all his smarts and competency, he still remains humble. Of course, that is a personal attribute. He may not be much of a motivational speaker, but he has the smarts (operational knowledge and competence) and situational awareness. Furthermore, to this day only two people have ever impressed me with their work and dedication. Mind you, I do not get easily impressed by people's work, because I personally believe that every single second of your life should be spent in the service of the country and organization. Those two people are Pek and Ashwin. Pek got what he really deserved and I'm sure Ashwin will do well in the time to come.


...aNgeLs BrOuGhT mE HeRe...