3739 Gets to Ride a Tank!

Yes, you read it right!

Another blessing in disguise happened to me last Sunday. Though it almost got late again from SOL 1, I managed to drive swiftly as possible maintaining my pledge of obeying the rules of traffic especially speed limits.

Anyway, going back to the topic, I left home at around 10:00 a.m because I am supposed to meet my thesis group mates at Burger King, SM Mall of Asia. Upon arriving the venue, I noticed big tents were dispatched inside San Miguel Bay. I saw hundreds of military troops conducting a program awareness for the public about the technology and capability of the Philippine army.

It was my first time to hold a Bazooka, machine guns, grenades, military bags, etc. But nothing can beat the idea of offering free ride of their tanks during the said event. Not interested at first, but I said to myself, "This isn't always an everyday chance to ride on a tank", so I did!

Part of my intention to visit the program was to ask their requirement as a Military Nurse. I have been thinking about this job too. They said, it will only take me 3 months of training. Hmm... No idea yet but I think it would be nice.

Here are some of the pictures of the event.

I want to donate some of my blood but I can't. Already donated less than two months ago.


They were called Team Manny Pacquiao. Don't know why.


Dogs, Guns, Grenades... They're everywhere!

And me on the Tank!

Waiting for arrival...

Inside the tank...

I thank the Lord for this gift of experience. This happened last 15/3/2009. One of most unexpected events I have enjoyed visiting to.

Greetings from 3739!