Another Great Day #MyCorperDiary DayFour

One reason why my posts don't come in time is network. As at day 5 I hadn't uploaded 'Day2.' We had to climb up a hill behind the camp to get MTN service. Glo was better within the camp but couldn't serve my needs. I just bought an Airtel sim and it hasn't been activated. On the hill, however, all the networks work fine. In addition to getting mobile service, the hill was a great place to be. The scenery is amazing. If you served in Plateau and don't take a shot there, you are wrong.

It will be great to note that MTN has come to instal a temporary mast to service the camp. At the moment of this writing, the installation had not been completed. A hope it will be soon, then you will get real time updates.

So, guess what woke me up? Sound of pings! At about 3am day4, it appeared that the mast was being tested. The service was excellent and data services was great too. I looked through 3 days old messages just reaching me. I sincerely apologize I could not see, let alone reply your messages. As I started to reply, the service returned where it came from.

I was over prepared for this mornings cold. I was covered to the feet. Only my knees were not covered. I thought I over dressed. I felt I was sweating under my sweater.

After the parade, I tried to join groups will be representing my platoon at the imminent competitions. I put my name for drama and music. Drama? I know I haven't done it before but I feel it within. This is my time to experiment. I can't do that in Hollywood. This is the time to excitement.

After parades, we had platoon meetings. And turned groups that will represent us at the imminent competitions. I joined drama and music.Yeah, drama. This is like my first time but I feel I have something to offer. I hope I didn't miss the rehearsals. As for music, it was at a wrong time when breakfast was being served. I longed for the food and my attention was diverted. Second reason my attention was divided was that there were many cooks.

Porridge is one on my favourites. That was breakcat. My love for yam can made me overlook its shortcomings however it is prepared.

Since we are now bonafide corp members, we can now take our orientation lectures. I wont mention names and lecture details. I had a great time, I must say. I did nod a few times and took a nap too. But that was tiredness not boredom.

I doubt if it is really possible to perfectly manage time. I did some laundry and missed launch. I felt really great at the evening parade with my all-sparking-white. Since a aren't allowed to wear Armani, Givenchy and the rest, the whiteness of our uniforms is the only way to 'form.' Even more, I felt good knowing I don't have dirty clothes somewhere.

Our evening parade ended with a drill. The ladies we exempted and made us laughing stocks. Our offence was dirty rooms and toilets. I saw a couple more faintings and cry for 'red cross.' The soldiers whispered that the ladies will have their share soon. I know soldiers don't postpone things for so long. As usual, shaky legs and hands we my companions.

Unlike a night before, I didn't fall asleep so fast. The night meal, rice, was a good compensation for the launch I missed. I can say it has been good so far but I dread the punishments even though I know the next one isn't that far off. Don't worry about me, I'll be fine.

- Reporting from the coolest camp in Nigeria