Seriously, why can't that be enough of a reason for the students to do what I tell them? It's in their best interests too as otherwise their just wasting their time and their parents money. Particularly the senior students who should know better, for shame. So obviously my second (the students third) week of school has had mixed results. A constant uphill battle to get some of these kids learning. At least there are some kids that are a genuine pleasure to teach and make it worthwhile going into work each day. Some of these kids though, I would rather have my pack and rifle anyday.
Speaking of, the annual field exercise or NK-08, as it will come to be known, was a reasonably good time. The trials were well thought out, challenging at times and entertaining. We managed to cover 55km in three days just walking between the trials however. Definitely getting some mileage out of my boots. The assault course was also fun, (should have some video up soon).The final function, also good, had some entertaining conversations with old friends and Australian diggers. However two hours sleep is not conducive to the next days work (bloody medics ).
This was followed by our unit function in Wanganui which included a shout on the bar so of course this was a very good night indeed. Except bloody Wanganui closes at 2am! Now I know some people think nothing good happens after 2am but those people are mistaken and can go to some subterrean area where it is very hot and smells of sulphur and talk to Lucifer for all I care. I have had plenty of nights where good things happen after 2am (like the previous night), hell sometimes even after 5am (I love Dunedin). Life is what you make of it people. It's no good going think, think, think and talk, talk, talk. You've got to do, do, do (hehe do, do). To help in this end, do as the Kid says, "You overthink, maybe it's time to overdrink?". Which is exactly what I intend to do on Friday when I return to Palmy. The bourbon is on me people. Bring your own coke.
