Outtaere

First of all, if you were on the bus 901 today and got elbowed in the head by a fat guy after the bus braked at around 5.55pm, that was me and I'm terribly sorry.

I have an announcement to make. All my regulars probably already know what has happened, but I'm just to going to say it here anyway.

I'm withdrawing from my course, and going for National Service.

Although I can't say that I've been playing with the idea for a long time, it certainly did look like it was coming. I feel that it is, therefore, necessary. It is a long story, but I find it very likely that you know or can guess how it goes.

To the people who would wish me the best, no matter how sincere, I thank you with the same sincerity.

And to the people who would glee in my failure, fuck you.

Well that's all I have to say for now. I'll be getting my confirmation of withdrawal soon and I'll have to contact CMPB after it comes.

I should take this chance to say some good things about my parents. They have been very supportive, and I know that they are despite their immense disappointment. I have always believed that I have better parents than I should deserve, and through all of these it has reinforced this belief.

I would also like to thank all the close friends that I have discussed this with, for their advice and their thoughts on the matter. This is not what some of you have suggested, but thank you nevertheless. I have made my decision and I think and hope that it is unlikely that I would regret this in the future.

One day I hope to come back here and think: And the rest is history.