food for thought

the young generation, standard battle order for going out on consists of mp3 players, camera phones and all expensive gadget stuff making themselve look like a walking christmas tree in addition of a stinking attitude of disrespect, inconsideration for everyone else and lack the sense of urgency, no sense of priority. doing things at the wrong time, at the wrong place.

the old generation, our forefathers of the nation (cheezy!), out on the streets selling packets of tissue paper, sweets just to make ends meet for themselve in an ever increase cost of living society because of don't know what reason maybe their children unable to support them? as in their children have to feed their WANTS instead of NEEDS in life.

where do you stand?

Auf Wiedersehen!

it was a blast!!!

this week's course program was quite exciting with 2 live range. we set off quite a number of demo charges espcially on thursday, i set a firing circuit and set it off. perch on top of hill to view all the different demo charges going off. come to realise, i am quite a dangerous person now! haha.. oh well.. provided that i have access to the materials to do demolition works. eh... not those kind with cranes and bulldozers la. i have to be brief on this part coz most of the thing is secret la.. i post it liao.. later u all know how to do it how? hehe..

tuesday was nights off.. so instead of going home coz its too far and time constraint, together with a few friends head down to orchard to R & R. went to Kino, saw a few books to buy but didn't buy coz i still have 1 yet to read finish. slow la me! haha.. then go supermarket buy bags of junk tibits.. well.. tibits are junk food in the first place rite? haha! so can munch in bunk. not forgeting to get my herbal tea.. wee..! doesn't help much though..

last night, went to alumni band. was super late la, coz booked out around 7.30pm mah, so reach there almost 9. played for awhile only. concert is propsed on the 23rd June. don't know if able to play anot, coz might be in sydney with SWO. shall see... got a message that SWO was requested to do a commercial recording, don't know the details yet, so tomorrow go back SWO and find out lo since i long time never go back there.

Auf Wiedersehen!

saturated brain

first week of course and my brain is fully saturated with info. its been at least 9 months that i really pick up a book and start writing notes and study! haha..! but its a fun experience la.. seriously, my vocation is hazardous, but if follow safety rules its fun. but don't play around with me, otherwise i will huff and a puff and blow your house down! haha!

IGNITED!!!

cool thing is, my bunkmate from BMT is also in the same course... haha! even though we get posted to different unit. catch up with him during free time which is after dinner la, coz the whole day is either lecture or practical.

gonna miss band practice again, coz got to book in early tomorrow. haiz.. when can i touch my french horn. i think i should start saving up to buy one. hmm... set? set? set? we shall see.

recently been finding passport or ic size photograph of myself around the room. all taken at different age. haha.. i going to collect all and display it properly. haha. shall take a picture of it and post it up next time. cam battery flat la, nv charge. hehe..

and finally, today hand over the web development of candle of the soul to a professional web designer that came aboard to help us. relief some duties... phew! so do expect new design coming up in few weeks time ba!

Looking for new books to read, any recommendations?

Seen the Gotheborg at Vivocity before? here is my take on it. enjoy!

Auf Wiedersehn!

family

can really tell that my grandma wants to see me. hearing her tone over the phone with lots of anticipation and hope that i will drop in her place for dinner. haiz... but national service really takes up a lot of time. i think i should find time, eh no, i SHOULD drop in for dinner. heart pain.

my stupid brother is giving attitude problems to my parents. is it really a case of a spoiled brat? i mean he is the only other son at home while i am stuck in camp. every week bound to give problems.. grr..! waiting for that opportunity to really smack n wake him up.

just pray for everyone at home...

next week shall start to attend band practice. don't know if can make it for the sydney trip. but juz want to practice my horn. lost touch for very long time.

okay, unit life is quite okay. is like advance BMT. lots of running.. 5km for a start and will keep on increasing. haha! the fun part so far, was really whole battalion jumping into the swimming pool for photo taking after winning the swim meet under the rain. brr...!

so what i am trying to say so far? don't know.. lots of thoughts running through my mind.

Auf Wiedersehen!

Happy New Year!!!

2006 has gone into the history books. Quite an eventful year for me, firstly was graduation from Ngee Ann Poly then came along 6 months worth of slacking time then 4 months into army life.

In that 6 months on the music side, accomplished Mahler Sym. 1 with SWO, performing as a pianist with a primary sch choir at SYF, finally passed Grade 8 piano and achieve gold medal at NBC with alumni band. leaving my grade 8 theory an open question coz i haven't get my results yet. Gee.. but i now i am missed playing my horn. argh! messed up!

Well.. on work side, gained alot of experience and really an eye opener to the working society. there is so much to see and so much more yet to be seen!

family... well, never take them for granted

think the biggest challenge of all was BMT. was a real tough time but sure is a memorable one, never expect i survived it despite being injured. will never forget the 24km route marches, and the PC's stories or experience.

the year ahead. lots and real lots of unknow challenge. will i pull through? we shall see..!

ok ok.. trigger happy with my camera.. first one is the latest addition to my SgRiver Series, a few more coming still post processing while the latter 2 was just pure fooling around with my camera at countdown '07.

Auf Wiedersehn!