yes it does! where in Singapore you will find opportunities to sail out to sea on a motorised boat to remote unheard (for the non-adventures) islands around the mainland. For example, Pulau Seletar, a tiny island north east along the coastal border between Singapore and Malaysia, where we set foot on watching people water ski by and waves created by the speed boats crashes onto the shore. It also gives you an opportunity to sleep on the tiny boat while waiting for fellow servicemen training on shore. The gentle waves rock you to sleep.
En-route we sail pass larger vessels unloading sand on to barges tied along side. Sand, fragments of mother nature trinkle down like rain drops as it unload from the jaws of the cranes. Looking across the border, you would see vessels berth aside the Malaysian port, ships carrying cargo of all shapes and sizes coming from different parts of the world. At that point in time, you will realise you are a dwarf among the giant of the seas. A little something related to our job, we saw a World War II bunker amongst the bushes where once British soldiers stood guard against enemy forces protecting our then a British Coloney.
Returning home, we leave behind a horizon with golden rays of setting sun. How we wish we could see such sights again, well of course minus the training we got to do. I once looked up, sun rays peaked through a hole in the grayish clouds, rain drops fall on us, we were tired but the sight just simply takes everything and let us enjoy the moment.
In two weeks time, I will embark on a journey to brunei for my first overseas training. It will take me through the dense forest where i was told you could not see you hand infront of you when night falls. I wonder what it has on offer for me. Only time will tell....
Auf Wiedersehen!
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Colorgenics
You are seeking an affectionate relationship, offering fulfilment and happiness. You are capable of powerful emotional enthusiasm. Deep down, you are a kind loving person, always helpful and willing to adapt yourself if necessary to realise the bond of affection that you desire. But you need the same consideration and understanding from others and it is this need that will sometimes hold you back... so let go, trust and you may pleasantly surprised at what happens.
You are an emotional and sensitive person. You are inclined to delight and wallow in all things that give pleasure to your senses but nevertheless your tastes are refined and you reject anything that is indecent or vulgar.
Nothing seems to be going right for you and you are thwarted every way you turn. You are not at all happy with the situation but it would appear that there is very little that you can do about it at this time. Sit back and let the situation take its course, because at this time you feel that there is nothing you can do to change whatever needs to be changed.
You are being unduly influenced by the situation that is all around you. You do not like the feeling of loneliness and whatever it is that seems to separate you from others. You know that life can be wonderful and you are anxious to experience life in all its aspects, to live it to the full. You therefore resent any restriction or limitations that are being imposed on you and you insist on going it alone.
You wish to be left in peace... no more conflict and no more differences of opinion. In fact you just don't want to be involved in arguments of any shape or form. All you want is for 'them' to get on with it - and to leave you alone.
Auf Wiedersehen!
You are an emotional and sensitive person. You are inclined to delight and wallow in all things that give pleasure to your senses but nevertheless your tastes are refined and you reject anything that is indecent or vulgar.
Nothing seems to be going right for you and you are thwarted every way you turn. You are not at all happy with the situation but it would appear that there is very little that you can do about it at this time. Sit back and let the situation take its course, because at this time you feel that there is nothing you can do to change whatever needs to be changed.
You are being unduly influenced by the situation that is all around you. You do not like the feeling of loneliness and whatever it is that seems to separate you from others. You know that life can be wonderful and you are anxious to experience life in all its aspects, to live it to the full. You therefore resent any restriction or limitations that are being imposed on you and you insist on going it alone.
You wish to be left in peace... no more conflict and no more differences of opinion. In fact you just don't want to be involved in arguments of any shape or form. All you want is for 'them' to get on with it - and to leave you alone.
Auf Wiedersehen!
Sunday, May 20, 2007
Sushi!
hmm... i think it was my 3rd visit to sentosa this year? oh well.. everything is changing very fast on that island that things are disappearing without knowing lo. Suky wanted to watch the musical fountain which we found out it was closed when we reach there. so after scratching a few heads, haha, decided to catch the newest attraction there? Songs of the Sea.
had Sakae Sushi for dinner. mmm... wasn't fantastic for that outlet. Miso ramen doesn't taste like miso ramen. ordered chawanmushi which took forever to come and in the end, it didn't! coz why.. out of stock! thanks for not informing us. i don't know about how other outlets fair, but food was sub-standard. perhaps just enough to fill the stomachs of those who spend the day sun-tanning there? i won't blacklist Sakae yet, i shall try other places next time.
8/10 marks for Songs of the Sea. I like the lighting effects on water, how they are able to synchonize music with the water and fire display. it would have been a perfect 10 la, not for the lame story and acting. i can't really describe the whole thing, you would have to be there yourself to watch.
After that, we slack by the beach..... thanks for the wonderful night dear, i love you! =)
Auf Wiedersehen!
had Sakae Sushi for dinner. mmm... wasn't fantastic for that outlet. Miso ramen doesn't taste like miso ramen. ordered chawanmushi which took forever to come and in the end, it didn't! coz why.. out of stock! thanks for not informing us. i don't know about how other outlets fair, but food was sub-standard. perhaps just enough to fill the stomachs of those who spend the day sun-tanning there? i won't blacklist Sakae yet, i shall try other places next time.
8/10 marks for Songs of the Sea. I like the lighting effects on water, how they are able to synchonize music with the water and fire display. it would have been a perfect 10 la, not for the lame story and acting. i can't really describe the whole thing, you would have to be there yourself to watch.
After that, we slack by the beach..... thanks for the wonderful night dear, i love you! =)
Auf Wiedersehen!
Friday, May 18, 2007
Back to Tekong
tuesday was back at tekong for 32 km route march with river crossing as part of the requirement for getting the CSB badge. really miss that place so much. brings back so much memories. the weekly fast craft ride across to the island, the costal route where we did our 2.4km run, the parade square where i passed out from BMT. i wish i had a chance to visit Leopard Coy again man.. and do my favorite activity there, watching planes flying over head taking off and landing at changi
so we alight at TFT and wait for troop lift to old sispec where it will be our starting and ending point for the route march. saw 2 companies of recruits doing their 16km route march. eh, praying for Leopard coy to be one of them la, but don't have. =( nvm. the route around tekong to me back to my 2 field camp sites, haha.. can still remember the days i camp out there lo.. tough but fun. then river crossing at 24km point @ 4.30 am can! everytime i stop whether i standing or sitting, i will fall asleep. haha..! but after crossing the freezing water everyone is awake lo! everything ends on Wednesday morning. breakfast then a 100m combat shoot. see! i am going back to places where i have never thought i will be going back to. feel a little regret leaving that island.. i will be back there someday again. i hope.
IPPT was on monday. i can see some improvements in the results, but haiz, still not good enough. arrrh...! oh well...
on block leave today. to let us recover from the 32km march. 50km route march is next, coming soon in july. arrrh!
Auf Wiedersehen!
so we alight at TFT and wait for troop lift to old sispec where it will be our starting and ending point for the route march. saw 2 companies of recruits doing their 16km route march. eh, praying for Leopard coy to be one of them la, but don't have. =( nvm. the route around tekong to me back to my 2 field camp sites, haha.. can still remember the days i camp out there lo.. tough but fun. then river crossing at 24km point @ 4.30 am can! everytime i stop whether i standing or sitting, i will fall asleep. haha..! but after crossing the freezing water everyone is awake lo! everything ends on Wednesday morning. breakfast then a 100m combat shoot. see! i am going back to places where i have never thought i will be going back to. feel a little regret leaving that island.. i will be back there someday again. i hope.
IPPT was on monday. i can see some improvements in the results, but haiz, still not good enough. arrrh...! oh well...
on block leave today. to let us recover from the 32km march. 50km route march is next, coming soon in july. arrrh!
Auf Wiedersehen!
Monday, May 07, 2007
Callsign Explomo
its been an exciting week. firstly we had chemical defence training. tuesday was doing the CD training, first time experience wear mopp suit. its quite hot and stuffy in that suit. hope i never have to wear it again. the lecture was eh.... boring la! watch so many video. brain suffering from information overload. haha! we were out early wednesday morning to the CBRE training facility. Entered the gas chamber in mopp4. even though the gas mask has been tested air tight, gas still manage to enter the mask and sting my eyes. we did some simple exercise in there then remove the gas mask and report IC n Name. that is the most painful part coz the gas will sting the whole face, eyes start to cry and have running nose. big relive when we are allowed to leave the room but go out of the chamber still crying while waiting for the effect to wear off.
20 hours of live firing on saturday. eh.. quite tiring coz attached to rifle coy again, so must route march with them before they attack their objective. so i had to carry the PLC and march with them before firing it. setting it up was stressful because of CO just beside me. panic panic panic. when the thing went off.. relieve la. fantasize for fluffy hotcakes and hot coffee after everything finish. so sleepy that i could not walk up the stairs properly. had to lean against the railing. haha! didn't sleep at all since i finish my things at 4.30 and book out was at 6am. macdonalds breakfast after that then head home and collapse on the bed.
went to Suky's home yesterday. then nothing to do so we went to courts to take a look. they showcase all the game console there lo.. tried the nintendo DS. play pokemon la.. fun fun. walk around look at furnitures and fittings, in search of a dream home. haha! but i still prefer ikea la. ha! dinner was KFC, something simple la.. then had a nice walk around the park, play with the low rope (yes! i can finally climb it!) and chin up bar. can't pull much coz too heavy from the dinner. haha! had a nice talk to dear la. don't worry, we will pull through this diffcult time together. pray pray pray!
Auf Wiedersehen!
20 hours of live firing on saturday. eh.. quite tiring coz attached to rifle coy again, so must route march with them before they attack their objective. so i had to carry the PLC and march with them before firing it. setting it up was stressful because of CO just beside me. panic panic panic. when the thing went off.. relieve la. fantasize for fluffy hotcakes and hot coffee after everything finish. so sleepy that i could not walk up the stairs properly. had to lean against the railing. haha! didn't sleep at all since i finish my things at 4.30 and book out was at 6am. macdonalds breakfast after that then head home and collapse on the bed.
went to Suky's home yesterday. then nothing to do so we went to courts to take a look. they showcase all the game console there lo.. tried the nintendo DS. play pokemon la.. fun fun. walk around look at furnitures and fittings, in search of a dream home. haha! but i still prefer ikea la. ha! dinner was KFC, something simple la.. then had a nice walk around the park, play with the low rope (yes! i can finally climb it!) and chin up bar. can't pull much coz too heavy from the dinner. haha! had a nice talk to dear la. don't worry, we will pull through this diffcult time together. pray pray pray!
Auf Wiedersehen!
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
biology lesson
jus a quick entry. last day of my long weekend, jus before i leave the house, got a phone call whether i was able to go back for guard duty. Grrr... actually i don't mind la, but things have been planned out already. was trying to be very nice to reject it. on my way to city hall to meet dear, bumped into my junior from shuqun. talk all the way till she alight la. haha.. so moments from meeting dear, got phone call again whether i still can go back for duty anot. i feel quite bad to say no. but hey, i can't expect dear to travel all the way from tampines to city hall to tell her she have to turn around and go home right. besides... where are the reserves?!
it was my cousin's birthday today, so yah, trying to search for a last minute present for him. ended up suky and i were fiddling with all the baby's toy in the kids section. haha! in the end, didn't buy anything la. so it was the first meeting between suky and the rest of the cheong family. Mmmm.... lots of food to eat. the waiter like serve non-stop lo. both of us struggling to eat.
Joshua's cake is a 3D power ranger or something like that. and yah, the young kids were like tempting to cut it into pieces. talk about childhood violence! all the restaurant staff were awed by the sheer size of the cake. the kids were wanting to cut the arms, the legs and ethan he wanted to cut off the head. OMG! haha, well he wish was granted. thank god we didn't get the human body puzzle otherwise they will have some sadist thoughts about the human body when they play with it. after lunch, we were split on deciding to have theory lesson or drop into joshua's house to slack. well, dear don't feel bad k? =)
Nintendo Wii is fun to play man! oh i wish i have one. bowling was quite realistic except for the ball was a remote. hehe! kids being kids, they have fun playing it la. after that, all went home.
i had a fun day. i hope you too dear. it was wonderful day with you. =)
Auf Wiedersehen!
it was my cousin's birthday today, so yah, trying to search for a last minute present for him. ended up suky and i were fiddling with all the baby's toy in the kids section. haha! in the end, didn't buy anything la. so it was the first meeting between suky and the rest of the cheong family. Mmmm.... lots of food to eat. the waiter like serve non-stop lo. both of us struggling to eat.
Joshua's cake is a 3D power ranger or something like that. and yah, the young kids were like tempting to cut it into pieces. talk about childhood violence! all the restaurant staff were awed by the sheer size of the cake. the kids were wanting to cut the arms, the legs and ethan he wanted to cut off the head. OMG! haha, well he wish was granted. thank god we didn't get the human body puzzle otherwise they will have some sadist thoughts about the human body when they play with it. after lunch, we were split on deciding to have theory lesson or drop into joshua's house to slack. well, dear don't feel bad k? =)
Nintendo Wii is fun to play man! oh i wish i have one. bowling was quite realistic except for the ball was a remote. hehe! kids being kids, they have fun playing it la. after that, all went home.
i had a fun day. i hope you too dear. it was wonderful day with you. =)
Auf Wiedersehen!
Monday, April 30, 2007
Blueberry Soda
botanic garden outing yesterday. its been a long time since i went there, i can last remember going there for band performance during those days in shuqun. performing at the symphony stage. but didn't really walk around the garden much last time.
so yah, its quite hard to get there by train. a little research on the web to find the bus service from the nearest mrt station. i do have a little complain about the search engine used on their website. oh well.. i am now an engineer not a IT programmer so yah, such things leave it to professionals to improve on it. hehe!
the garden.. hmm.. not much flowers to see. basically are different types of green plants. haha! its just been beautified by the landscape artist. part of our journey was tracking through familiar grounds. the dense rainforest. only animal seen was a squirrel. no wild boars around! i also don't wish to see any. haha!
caught SCO performance on symphony stage. eh.. my first time view a proper chinese orchestra performance. eh.. they are good. well.. of course they are good. they are professionals la. not a big fan of it but i really appreciate their performance. nice nice. they actually played Slavonic Dances No. 8. hehe.. sounds quite unique, its like east meets west?
NYDC for dinner, ooohhh... one of the best meal so far. yummy!
Sunday's could not have been better without you dear. I love you! =)
for the rest - sorry if i have been too mushy eh? =)
Auf Wiedersehen!
so yah, its quite hard to get there by train. a little research on the web to find the bus service from the nearest mrt station. i do have a little complain about the search engine used on their website. oh well.. i am now an engineer not a IT programmer so yah, such things leave it to professionals to improve on it. hehe!
the garden.. hmm.. not much flowers to see. basically are different types of green plants. haha! its just been beautified by the landscape artist. part of our journey was tracking through familiar grounds. the dense rainforest. only animal seen was a squirrel. no wild boars around! i also don't wish to see any. haha!
caught SCO performance on symphony stage. eh.. my first time view a proper chinese orchestra performance. eh.. they are good. well.. of course they are good. they are professionals la. not a big fan of it but i really appreciate their performance. nice nice. they actually played Slavonic Dances No. 8. hehe.. sounds quite unique, its like east meets west?
NYDC for dinner, ooohhh... one of the best meal so far. yummy!
Sunday's could not have been better without you dear. I love you! =)
for the rest - sorry if i have been too mushy eh? =)
Auf Wiedersehen!
Sunday, April 29, 2007
River Crossing, Route March
my first taste of actual river crossing this week. head over to a river gap somewhere beside raffles country club. Weather wasn't good that morning coz it poured heavily so everywhere will be water logged and muddy not forgetting to mention also, the water was freezing cold! Brr..... At first quite fun when entered the water in clean fatigue then in FBO attire. Get into the water then drag myself across and skid along the water. haha! wee... did it twice la, but do more i think its going to get boring.
i thought 24km was going to be my last. then came 28km. it was actually RT la. for those who didn't walk with the battalion. coz i was on course then. so we walk around camp for 32 rounds la. till my feet sore and still sore now. haha!
was out with suky yesterday. went to catch mr bean's holiday. wasn't a fantastic movie, more of like something to relax yourself and laugh out loud la. then was at ns40 exhibition. saw my BMT friend Stanley, one of the exhibitors over there representing his unit on homeland defence. nice catching up with him. last saw him was at ETI. didn't really interest me, coz they display things i see day in day out. haha!
dinner served was fish n co. eh... fish n chips a little to oily for my taste. hehe.. but was still better then changing appetite lo. okay. off to enjoy my long weekend. Gracias..!
Auf Wiedersehen!
i thought 24km was going to be my last. then came 28km. it was actually RT la. for those who didn't walk with the battalion. coz i was on course then. so we walk around camp for 32 rounds la. till my feet sore and still sore now. haha!
was out with suky yesterday. went to catch mr bean's holiday. wasn't a fantastic movie, more of like something to relax yourself and laugh out loud la. then was at ns40 exhibition. saw my BMT friend Stanley, one of the exhibitors over there representing his unit on homeland defence. nice catching up with him. last saw him was at ETI. didn't really interest me, coz they display things i see day in day out. haha!
dinner served was fish n co. eh... fish n chips a little to oily for my taste. hehe.. but was still better then changing appetite lo. okay. off to enjoy my long weekend. Gracias..!
Auf Wiedersehen!
Friday, April 20, 2007
iced kiwi soda
sorry for the lack of post the past 2 weeks. alot of activities in camp especially for my platoon. last week we track through the central catchment area from upper pierce reservior all the way to mandai in the MIDDLE of the night. quite scary in the first place as we entered the jungle but as soon our eyes adjusted to the darkness i think was ok la. during the day it rained so by the time we walk, everywhere in the jungle was muddy and wet.
River crossing! OMG.. all our boots got soak in water 4 times throughout the 13 hours mission lo. very scared get foot rot. yah, walked in FBO. fell quite a number of times in the night. haiz.. a bit low morale then.. praying for it to end soon. i mean SOON! FBO weigh at minimum 20kgs on my shoulder. track uphill downhill. till we track side by side an expressway la, so happy, thought finishing soon, that was around 6am ah.. but no la! exercise cut at around 1pm. once exercise cut, return to training shed, sat down without realising i still have FBO on.. haha..! only when OC tell me, then i realise it. well.. they always say, shag cannot think.
out with dear on saturday, went to changing appetite to eat lo. omg.. lousy food over there except for the fries and iced kiwi soda. haha! yes dear, u had iced pineapple soda. never going to eat there again. cartel was a wiser choice. beautiful sunday, eh... not very good le. oh well... every band has its up's and down's, good days and bad..
was at shuqun on saturday also. gave them some support for SYF. this year's judging quite strict so lots of bands dropped medal. heard them, can get silver la, and they did! congrats.
past few days was field camp. again but for the last time got to dig my sleeping area! grr.. built obstacles on monday night then we hor-lan (a.k.a lost our way) super shag that i can't walk in a straight path lo. damn... then next day, damn angry with those armoured vehicles. run over the obstacles then got to walk back to repair it. grr... wed night got "attack" by "enemies". haha... lots of funny things happen. but can't post here. very happy coz field camp cut short by one day, otherwise i will still be in camp by now.
quite tired now. well.... more updates next time!
Auf Wiedersehen!
River crossing! OMG.. all our boots got soak in water 4 times throughout the 13 hours mission lo. very scared get foot rot. yah, walked in FBO. fell quite a number of times in the night. haiz.. a bit low morale then.. praying for it to end soon. i mean SOON! FBO weigh at minimum 20kgs on my shoulder. track uphill downhill. till we track side by side an expressway la, so happy, thought finishing soon, that was around 6am ah.. but no la! exercise cut at around 1pm. once exercise cut, return to training shed, sat down without realising i still have FBO on.. haha..! only when OC tell me, then i realise it. well.. they always say, shag cannot think.
out with dear on saturday, went to changing appetite to eat lo. omg.. lousy food over there except for the fries and iced kiwi soda. haha! yes dear, u had iced pineapple soda. never going to eat there again. cartel was a wiser choice. beautiful sunday, eh... not very good le. oh well... every band has its up's and down's, good days and bad..
was at shuqun on saturday also. gave them some support for SYF. this year's judging quite strict so lots of bands dropped medal. heard them, can get silver la, and they did! congrats.
past few days was field camp. again but for the last time got to dig my sleeping area! grr.. built obstacles on monday night then we hor-lan (a.k.a lost our way) super shag that i can't walk in a straight path lo. damn... then next day, damn angry with those armoured vehicles. run over the obstacles then got to walk back to repair it. grr... wed night got "attack" by "enemies". haha... lots of funny things happen. but can't post here. very happy coz field camp cut short by one day, otherwise i will still be in camp by now.
quite tired now. well.... more updates next time!
Auf Wiedersehen!
Sunday, April 08, 2007
Ubin Series
spent the morning editing a few snapshots of ubin taken on good friday. Would really love to go back there to capture the charms of that island again. Meanwhile enjoy....
Auf Wiedersehen!
Saturday, April 07, 2007
Slack week
a slack week is really hard to come by in camp. 2 days basically do nothing much expect for playing ping pong and i am getting good at it. well, still not that good to always win la. haha! after booking out, together with my friends went to geylang to have a good meal. the fried beef kway teow hor fun. Ohhh... very soft tender beef. haha! and also have beancurd la. damn nice la! ok, then come the part i don't really enjoy most. 3 of them want to wonder into the sleazy lanes of geylang. well.. its the only way back to home for me, so i no choice follow lo. its damn sleazy lo! never i think going there. Eeeee....!
Good friday was spent with dear at pulau ubin. took quite a number of photos. but all not with me now. fell off the bike twice. a few deep cuts. haha! COCONUTS! had many many of them. haha! on the way back, got splash by the waves many many times. went to changi beach to relax while dear ate her ice cream. ok, there was this cute dog we saw, keeps turning 360 degrees every few steps. so when we walk behind that dog for like 100m, it make 12 turns lo. don't what's wrong with that dog. paranoid maybe? haha. dinner at tampines and went back home. sleep sleep sleep!
okay. post edited from here. went out to suntec city with dear to get her wallet. yah, then bum into my aunt and her friend which i can't remember how i address her last time. long time never see her also. hehe.. then we walk from city hall all the way to plaza singapura la. pass by Singapore Arts Museum. haha. decided to go in and take a look since we have lots of time. i think the collection there are modern arts. especially those pieces done by Indonesian and Filipino artist tells the story about how their life in their respective countries. eh... don't know how to describe la. free must go and take a look. it was raining outside, so both of us were freezing inside there. Carl's jr for dinner. huge burger...! nearly wanted to order the double size but after second thoughts, order the normal size. Scared cannot finish ah.
Good friday was spent with dear at pulau ubin. took quite a number of photos. but all not with me now. fell off the bike twice. a few deep cuts. haha! COCONUTS! had many many of them. haha! on the way back, got splash by the waves many many times. went to changi beach to relax while dear ate her ice cream. ok, there was this cute dog we saw, keeps turning 360 degrees every few steps. so when we walk behind that dog for like 100m, it make 12 turns lo. don't what's wrong with that dog. paranoid maybe? haha. dinner at tampines and went back home. sleep sleep sleep!
okay. post edited from here. went out to suntec city with dear to get her wallet. yah, then bum into my aunt and her friend which i can't remember how i address her last time. long time never see her also. hehe.. then we walk from city hall all the way to plaza singapura la. pass by Singapore Arts Museum. haha. decided to go in and take a look since we have lots of time. i think the collection there are modern arts. especially those pieces done by Indonesian and Filipino artist tells the story about how their life in their respective countries. eh... don't know how to describe la. free must go and take a look. it was raining outside, so both of us were freezing inside there. Carl's jr for dinner. huge burger...! nearly wanted to order the double size but after second thoughts, order the normal size. Scared cannot finish ah.
so we had to look for some theory books. went to music plaza... no stock. walked to music essential also no stock. haha.. but music essential suddenly found a dog inside. cute! its the boss's dog. but he not around. thank god! manage to get the books at tampinese music plaza outlet la.
Auf Wiedersehen!
Auf Wiedersehen!
Monday, April 02, 2007
On leave!
Yes, its monday and i am at home! muahahaha...
last week, quite terrible. because bad news a plenty. first my friday off got cancelled which means i couldn't go to the airport to pick dear up. well.. in return i get 2 days leave. Good things do happen. then about field camp, was told each section is going to attach to a rifle coy. gee..! so i will be going on field camp 9-11 april. as short as possible please..!
nearly passed IPPT. quite happy la, the best result since i enlisted. hehe..
Saturday was well.. almost picture perfect. went to watch phantom of the opera. wonderful show, now i know what is the storyline like. one of the best musical i watch so far la. but i still can't tolerate latecomers... urgh! always blocking my view of the stage. like those pirated VCDs were you see people walking left and right of the screen.
Campfire is over. Finally...! No more such things. No MORE!!! bad stuffs put behind me and i will move on. thanks for being beside me dear, i couldn't have imagine what will happen if i am there alone despite you having a terrible headache.
SWO on sunday. stayed for the whole practice. my horn was missing. someone took it away. i going to catch you man! haha... took another horn first lo... well. can't blame them la, i always not there. planning to repair another horn there (why me again!) coz i prefer that horn le. i don't know why la, all horns are the same, but when played it feels different. must find a compatible partner one. hahaha!
Auf Wiedersehen!
last week, quite terrible. because bad news a plenty. first my friday off got cancelled which means i couldn't go to the airport to pick dear up. well.. in return i get 2 days leave. Good things do happen. then about field camp, was told each section is going to attach to a rifle coy. gee..! so i will be going on field camp 9-11 april. as short as possible please..!
nearly passed IPPT. quite happy la, the best result since i enlisted. hehe..
Saturday was well.. almost picture perfect. went to watch phantom of the opera. wonderful show, now i know what is the storyline like. one of the best musical i watch so far la. but i still can't tolerate latecomers... urgh! always blocking my view of the stage. like those pirated VCDs were you see people walking left and right of the screen.
Campfire is over. Finally...! No more such things. No MORE!!! bad stuffs put behind me and i will move on. thanks for being beside me dear, i couldn't have imagine what will happen if i am there alone despite you having a terrible headache.
SWO on sunday. stayed for the whole practice. my horn was missing. someone took it away. i going to catch you man! haha... took another horn first lo... well. can't blame them la, i always not there. planning to repair another horn there (why me again!) coz i prefer that horn le. i don't know why la, all horns are the same, but when played it feels different. must find a compatible partner one. hahaha!
Auf Wiedersehen!
Sunday, March 25, 2007
Appreciation n Blessings
i always want to thank God for his continual blessings. Just reached home not long ago. Initially wanted to take a train but gut feeling was to take a cab. and guess what? it poured heavily half way through the journey.
this week was more or less an easy week to pass. there wasn't much opportunity to do PT because of live firing again. Well.. didn't mange to get my marksmanship but glad that i pass the test. there is an anniversary celebration in camp, never get to know what's going on because continuously doing fatigue work. haha.. price to pay for being an organiser. oh well, everyone got to play their part.
went back for alumni band last night. it was one of those rare friday nights that i am free. they played the same song again. because never practice, always get scolded. not me of course! haha. i wish i will join them for the concert but most probably still stuck in brunei.
finally get to go for dental therapy today. did only general check up. but bad thing happen. black out during consultation and blood pressure drop again. begin to wonder if this is a health problem. most slightly will consider go for a body checkup. must consult my parents first. haiz.. stress... but docs and nurses there were very good. constantly attending to me to make sure i was alright. i just can't put a value to the number of thanks i want to say.
rest of the night was spent with dearest. attendent TPJC alumni band concert. and roaming around tampines. i always feel blessed to be with her. seeing her only once a week, makes me appreciate all the minutes and second we are together. can't wait to see her again!
Auf Wiedersehen!
this week was more or less an easy week to pass. there wasn't much opportunity to do PT because of live firing again. Well.. didn't mange to get my marksmanship but glad that i pass the test. there is an anniversary celebration in camp, never get to know what's going on because continuously doing fatigue work. haha.. price to pay for being an organiser. oh well, everyone got to play their part.
went back for alumni band last night. it was one of those rare friday nights that i am free. they played the same song again. because never practice, always get scolded. not me of course! haha. i wish i will join them for the concert but most probably still stuck in brunei.
finally get to go for dental therapy today. did only general check up. but bad thing happen. black out during consultation and blood pressure drop again. begin to wonder if this is a health problem. most slightly will consider go for a body checkup. must consult my parents first. haiz.. stress... but docs and nurses there were very good. constantly attending to me to make sure i was alright. i just can't put a value to the number of thanks i want to say.
rest of the night was spent with dearest. attendent TPJC alumni band concert. and roaming around tampines. i always feel blessed to be with her. seeing her only once a week, makes me appreciate all the minutes and second we are together. can't wait to see her again!
Auf Wiedersehen!
Saturday, March 17, 2007
Oreo Cheese Cake!
finally home for the night. feels like 2 weeks confinement in camp. arrgh!
ok ok. Live firing was quite fun coz i keep on place the charges in a way so can make the hole in the ground bigger..! haha! itchy hand i know. but not as bad as my friend try to blow stones up! haha! was attack by mosquitoes immediately i arrive there, they are the so called commando mosquitoes, and give no mercy to us. to counter them, we just burn mosquito coil put insect repellent.
IPPT n SOC. ah... don't want to talk about it. did 2nd guard duty for the month. thanks to people who particpated in the CoC (change of command) parade. now got to keep on cover their duties.
yesterday, totally screwed up! uh..! so angry with myself.
out with dear today. visited the asian civilisation musem. dinner at secret recipe. their main course is really CMI la.. Spag meatballs taste like stones from the ground, rock solid and dry. dear ordered pan grill fish, portion was so.... PATHETIC! oh... but the cheese cake! wee! damn good. i think next time go there just for cheese cake and drinks to chill out la. just forget about the main course.
Auf Wiedersehen!
ok ok. Live firing was quite fun coz i keep on place the charges in a way so can make the hole in the ground bigger..! haha! itchy hand i know. but not as bad as my friend try to blow stones up! haha! was attack by mosquitoes immediately i arrive there, they are the so called commando mosquitoes, and give no mercy to us. to counter them, we just burn mosquito coil put insect repellent.
IPPT n SOC. ah... don't want to talk about it. did 2nd guard duty for the month. thanks to people who particpated in the CoC (change of command) parade. now got to keep on cover their duties.
yesterday, totally screwed up! uh..! so angry with myself.
out with dear today. visited the asian civilisation musem. dinner at secret recipe. their main course is really CMI la.. Spag meatballs taste like stones from the ground, rock solid and dry. dear ordered pan grill fish, portion was so.... PATHETIC! oh... but the cheese cake! wee! damn good. i think next time go there just for cheese cake and drinks to chill out la. just forget about the main course.
Auf Wiedersehen!
Saturday, March 10, 2007
Pit Stop!
i owe this entry to my dear. sorry for not posting it last week. so 2 in 1 can? haha!
eh.. last weekend went to watch Letters from Iwo Jima. highly recommended! I think its based on a true story la. A bit bloody in my opinion. then headed down to clarke quay. a lot of changes down there. but always didn't have a chance to go and take a peek. the place has been revamp to become a tourist attraction lo. so a lot of middle to high end restaurant. stroll down singapore river and end up at esplanade.
teach my dear grade 5 theory the next day, before sending her to band practice while i at home practicing my piano. I have a new goal. to complete my grade 8 theory and also do my diploma la. study study study. and with the no sleeping during office hours, i think i will have enough time to do revisions.
today, its a pit stop back home. heading back to camp later because of live firing. when duty calls, you just have to response to it. a tough week ahead because lots of important activties packed together. how am i going to survive! haha... well.. God bless..! oh yah, NTU is so huge, companied dear to the open house. haha, i think i will get lost if i were to explore there by foot. oh well... i prefer SMU! hehe..!
while typing this, dear is on her way home. west to east. just can't wait to see her again. I MISS YOU!! argh!!! ok ok, going have my long awaited dinner with my family.
Auf Wiedersehen!
eh.. last weekend went to watch Letters from Iwo Jima. highly recommended! I think its based on a true story la. A bit bloody in my opinion. then headed down to clarke quay. a lot of changes down there. but always didn't have a chance to go and take a peek. the place has been revamp to become a tourist attraction lo. so a lot of middle to high end restaurant. stroll down singapore river and end up at esplanade.
teach my dear grade 5 theory the next day, before sending her to band practice while i at home practicing my piano. I have a new goal. to complete my grade 8 theory and also do my diploma la. study study study. and with the no sleeping during office hours, i think i will have enough time to do revisions.
today, its a pit stop back home. heading back to camp later because of live firing. when duty calls, you just have to response to it. a tough week ahead because lots of important activties packed together. how am i going to survive! haha... well.. God bless..! oh yah, NTU is so huge, companied dear to the open house. haha, i think i will get lost if i were to explore there by foot. oh well... i prefer SMU! hehe..!
while typing this, dear is on her way home. west to east. just can't wait to see her again. I MISS YOU!! argh!!! ok ok, going have my long awaited dinner with my family.
Auf Wiedersehen!
Sunday, February 25, 2007
short work week
short and tough week back at unit. start to learn to play table tennis a.k.a ping pong. haha. its fun! better than playing soccer or basketball.. too competitive among my company ppl. but it seems like only my platoon will play. maybe represent support coy in ping pong competition next time if any? haha...
had chinese new year celebration in camp. was really a noisy one. they had lion n dragon dance performances ah.. eh.. don't really appreciate it coz i don't know what they are dancing about. but never mind. applause for them! *clap clap clap* also had lao yu sheng. can see every one just playing with their food. haha.. and its the only time you can play with your food. singing competition was erm..... shall not comment hehe..! =D
dear came to my place yesterday. took the violin from me. and taught me how to play properly even though she is still a beginner too! correct dear? don't know why, my dad n her gang up to call me stupid for joining SWO! no offence to SWO ppl. peace peace! LOL.. then sent her home. so my family is hosting dinner last night. somehow news spread around very fast in my house and everyone is like looking forward to meet her. haha.. next time ba..
can't wait to see her again!
Auf Wiedersehen!
had chinese new year celebration in camp. was really a noisy one. they had lion n dragon dance performances ah.. eh.. don't really appreciate it coz i don't know what they are dancing about. but never mind. applause for them! *clap clap clap* also had lao yu sheng. can see every one just playing with their food. haha.. and its the only time you can play with your food. singing competition was erm..... shall not comment hehe..! =D
dear came to my place yesterday. took the violin from me. and taught me how to play properly even though she is still a beginner too! correct dear? don't know why, my dad n her gang up to call me stupid for joining SWO! no offence to SWO ppl. peace peace! LOL.. then sent her home. so my family is hosting dinner last night. somehow news spread around very fast in my house and everyone is like looking forward to meet her. haha.. next time ba..
can't wait to see her again!
Auf Wiedersehen!
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Long Weekend
coming to the end of my long weekend. will be going back to camp tonight. NOOOOOO!!! what to do.. *suck thumb lo. LOL..!
Chinese New Year was as usual BORING! i don't know why i celebrate it. haha! because i am chinese? =) Adult gossip about while young kids glued to the XBox (jus wondering if they had super glued their eyes onto the tv!).
but this year a little different la, because spent time with my dear. Without you, i think i rather sleep in camp! With you, i wish to see you as often i can. 1 and a half years more, endure through k? haha.. caught 2 movies, go sentosa to see flowers. too bad no lillies for you dear.
Norbit was hillarious! kudos to eddie murphy. he is so talented, within 1 movie can act so many characters. recommended for people looking for a good laugh at the cinema. Well well.. i don't want to write much. Sleepy.... heehee! =) Argghh... out for meeting later.. sianz..
Auf Wiedersehen
*suck thumb - it is an army term use to mean stop complaining and just do whatever its being told.
Chinese New Year was as usual BORING! i don't know why i celebrate it. haha! because i am chinese? =) Adult gossip about while young kids glued to the XBox (jus wondering if they had super glued their eyes onto the tv!).
but this year a little different la, because spent time with my dear. Without you, i think i rather sleep in camp! With you, i wish to see you as often i can. 1 and a half years more, endure through k? haha.. caught 2 movies, go sentosa to see flowers. too bad no lillies for you dear.
"Like a lily among thorns is my darling among the maidens"
Song of Songs 2:2
Norbit was hillarious! kudos to eddie murphy. he is so talented, within 1 movie can act so many characters. recommended for people looking for a good laugh at the cinema. Well well.. i don't want to write much. Sleepy.... heehee! =) Argghh... out for meeting later.. sianz..
Auf Wiedersehen
*suck thumb - it is an army term use to mean stop complaining and just do whatever its being told.
Saturday, February 17, 2007
Journey, Our Journey
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.
Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.
It always protects, always trust, always hopes, always perseveres.
1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Let this be a guide on our journey dear. =)
Auf Wiedersehen!
Saturday, February 10, 2007
Engineers!
yeah! completed the engineer course. had a simple graduation ceremony to receive the cert. then return back to my unit lo, so reluctant to go back. haha.. coz course too slack already then everyone start to be lazy. haha... get to know a few new bunk mates in camp. didn't really talk to them much. hopefully it will be more enjoyable with them around?
before leaving the engineer institute, said good bye to my BMT friend, gave the same expression like during POP parade. haha. its really coincidental that we attend the course together. well, two of us are really praying the whole gang will meet up sometime soon.
for the record, first time complete reading a book in 2 weeks. normally takes a few months to read finish la. opps! hehe. so went to borders to get another book to read. helps to kill time in camp when got nothing to do.
Auf Wiedersehen!
before leaving the engineer institute, said good bye to my BMT friend, gave the same expression like during POP parade. haha. its really coincidental that we attend the course together. well, two of us are really praying the whole gang will meet up sometime soon.
for the record, first time complete reading a book in 2 weeks. normally takes a few months to read finish la. opps! hehe. so went to borders to get another book to read. helps to kill time in camp when got nothing to do.
Auf Wiedersehen!
Sunday, February 04, 2007
unauthorised entry
*edited entry*
well.. going to book in later tonight. last week of course liao. so sad, coz life is going to be tough when i go back to my unit. and of course, again part with my BMT buddy who in the same course as me. both of us hope to see the rest of the guys again...
Auf Wiedersehen!
well.. going to book in later tonight. last week of course liao. so sad, coz life is going to be tough when i go back to my unit. and of course, again part with my BMT buddy who in the same course as me. both of us hope to see the rest of the guys again...
Auf Wiedersehen!
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