on the road again

or rather on the train. Two weeks out of the camp have been too cool, I almost forgot I am a soldier these days. Some of it cos I saw my family again, some of it cos I had good partying time in Athens, some of it cos I was in Thessaloniki studying as a student again, and some of it cos in my favourite city I had the chance to see friends, walk around, enjoy myself with simple things.

I had the chance to see a lot of contrast in things. I was so happy to see friends whom I hadn't talked to in months, but through that I also realised how idle I have been, because of my current status in life (=soldier). And I have made on grand decision on that as well.

I have decided that no matter how much I don't like what I am into right now, and the effect it might have on slowing down next stages of my life, I have to accept it and go one step beyond. The step beyond is to completely bypass the fact that I am a soldier, and find other things to do to pass my time creatively. Study, read, surf on the internet, communicate with friends, try to find what to do in the future, make plans and generally follow the quote that says "act as if, and you will become". I'll try to do the things that please me, ignore every situation that brings me down, and make use of the year off (everything) that I am currently living.

Sounds very simple and easy, but beating compulsory idleness is not so much of a piece of cake. More from the front soon :)