Dawns in Daegu - D-499

It's already 23:34 here in the cyber lounge.

I just got back from this Opera show that the soldiers were given free tickets for entrance. I was a person who was fascinated by those high popular cultures and the media so I was not hesitant to participate this free opportunity. The only problem that I seemed to care was whether I had any bunk mate to enjoy this show. I luckily had bunch of five of us to join me for this Opera show. Show was slightly boring at first with its typical Korean customs but those eloquent singing voices awakened me during the show.

Yesterday, I went to the church at night for some new year services. I thought through about all the things that happened to me through the year. There were lots of memories that I was about to miss or forget. When we got back to the camp it was about 23:00. There was 50 shades of Grey on show in the TV so we all watched it grabbing junk food on our own.

It was when Grey was showing his playroom around to Ann that 2017 was counting down to 45 seconds. We turned our channel to KBS where we could see people hitting the huge bell. I was told from my sister to actually pray for my wishes when they hit the bell so I did it. Wouldn't tell what I had hoped for as it is always unlucky to spread my wishes but like usual it was about my army life and my family.

Morning came and I had to do my 06:00~08:00 guard duty. It was the same guy I partnered with the yesterday. We talked about girls and a lot of stuff, that made me shameful for being worried about not having anymore topics to talk about. Had my early breakfast and went to church. It was that period when I got back from eating breakfast to my bunk that my bunkmates were all watching this drama called "Sighting the Relationship". I had already watched this drama when I was in my second year of JC1 where I had lots of time doing nothing after breaking up with my ex-girlfriend. Thus, I was not so interested to view the drama with them but my inner heart was guilty to just fall asleep as I did not want to be left alone. I felt like I was left behind when I do not sit around with my bunk mates watching the same thing and making jokes around. I'm sure this is not healthy thinking but I couldn't help myself thinking that way. I decided to go for some decent nap before heading to church as I thought I should go on with what I really want to do.

However, I felt really bad for I.. you know .. seemed to care about his relationship who I seemed to have kind of rivalry which I believe I am the only one having such mindset. He came from the same BMT camp we came on the same day, he became the same platoon and bunk mate with me,, we had so much things in common that I did not want to fall behind him. So many things that we were in common that I did not want to lose out in any comparison. i do not know why but it was some point that I began to think he won over my friends and he was making comments that I should be making. I guess that was when I began to see him as a threat but friends. Well, this is one of my wishes. To love all. I hope to see things without any blurryness on my eyes which make me see people differently from who they actually are.

Went to church and I kept dozing off which made me realize I was reluctant to do anything. I should get more active like you know.. those days in Junior College where I used to hang around and play lots of football and all. But always remember, being who you are is the best. Trying to mimic others or trying to be someone will always never work out. That is lesson number one that I'd learnt here.

Got back to our camp, we watched 'We're the Millers' which I brought back to our camp illegally in my USB. I was so happy to see my best movie in my lifetime with them enjoyably. Although I had some regrets showing this movie at that time where I couldn't get much focus from my bunk mates, it was worthy.

We had our monthly flag raising ceremony preparation after on. It was really a short while with the Security Platoon's head. He did not seem to care much about it.

Got back and ate our dinner as we had to rush for Opera at 19:00.

I guess it was when I had gotten the opportunity to perform musical for my church at 2013 that made me fallen for those contemporary art shows. It was my first experience to get to see an Opera show. It was great having some great time chatting with my mates along the journey.

Night is up and dawn under the camp is about to be down. From tomorrow onwards there would be changes in our day and night where we change our schedule between the night and day. It will be another event that I would remember in years to come.

Thanks for me today and Good night.