Sunday, January 22, 2006
When Pure Grit Overcomes Everything..I am a fighter. You will never find me giving up for anything whatsoever. I guess it was my tough upbringing, and to exorcise things that happened in my childhood. Like how I was quite the slow-poke in Primary school, like how I often got ridiculed at soccer back in SJI.
These things showed me one thing, either I prove them right, or I just make them eat humble pie. And the latter, just makes it feel extra sweeter.
Grit, got me very far, and as long as the heart's beating, you are damn right that trait is beating inside of me.
Because, if I had given up after scoring consecutive Fs for chemistry throughout two years in JC, I would never have gotten a C for my As.
If I had given up JC during my second year for Poly, I would not be sitting in NTU right now.
If I had given up during my BMT, I would never have gotten the chance to enter OCS, or for that matter, just lose out to the Platoon Best by a few points.
If I had given up after my OOC due to a back injury, I would not have gotten the chance to be on the parade square and throw my pee-cap for all to see.
If I had given up after all the slow-poke comments back in Primary School, I would not have represented OCS in the AHM.
If I had given up after I never got pass 216cm in SBJ, I would never have gotten my IPPT Gold, or even Silver.
I guess it is this determination, that makes me stand out from the rest, and I rightfully believe so. I remember the looks opposing defenders have everytime I enter the court. I fight for every ball, and even if it means getting stuck in and at times, almost resulting in a fight. And every goal scored, is just as equally sweet as the first one.
And this fire, will never die. Trust me, there is more to come..
Ladies and Gents, meet Karthik. The man, that will never die..
4:31 PM
supernova lit up.
