The first 2 days..

The first 2 days at Guards was not that bad. I mean, it can't be bad, cos we are now in lobo mode. No men, no nothing, only ourselves and admin stuffs to take care of.. Had a 5 km run today at East Coast though. Quite shiok. Being able to get out of camp. Heh.. Too bad no chio gals to brighten up my day. Hehe...

Basically, will be zoboing till mid-march.. No men here, all commanders so quite relac. So I shall enjoy my 2 weeks zobo before any siong part starts, and my Guards Conversion Course in April, my birthday!!!! Shit. Thurs and Fri off, so anybody free to meet me up? Hehe.

Went for my medical today. Nothing much, basically to close this case, so that I can see a specialist under the referral of MO, so that SAF will pay. It's only right, I got injured in training. =p Anyway, on my way there, I did a thing to be proud of. Hehe. Gave up a seat to a Ah Ma! She was quite touched and happy that someone did give up a seat for her. Nearly didn't do it cos I was going to sleep already, as I was having a bad headache.. But I raised my head and saw her and instinctively stood up. I have to admit, this is one of the few times I didn't hesitate at all to give up my seat.. =)

Nights out ytd and today. Tml book out till Mon morning. Shiok. More to come next week. hehe..

Guards?!?!

Ok, I've got my posting. And it's sending me crazy.. I GOT POSTED TO GUARDS!!! Like wad the hell?! Why am I posted there?!

For those out there who doesn't know what Guards is, it is basically one of the more special force in the Army. Half way commando, some may say. Something like that, get the picture? All servicemen's jaws basically drop when they hear that you're posted to Guards or Commandos that kind of thing. To paint a clearer picture, the physical tests standards are more demanding than the normal Army troops, and even though I'm only a Combat Engineer in Guards, I still have to achieve those standards. IppT gold for 2.4km is no longer 9:44, it's 9:14 now. The SOC timing is no longer 9:59, it's 9:29 now. And even the last SOC that I ran that I was so proud of and almost died from, was 9:32.. And of the 4 posted to my unit, I supposedly have the best timing. Now, it's ridiculous. Because, a lot of IPPT gold holder got posted to admin jobs in HQ of Engineers! Isn't it just... Amusing?!

I was basically in awe and shock after the posting was announced. The usual jovial me was gone, depression set in. My section mates can swear for my words.. Damn damn sian... Until today, I still couldn't believe my "luck". Anyway, posting was arranged by the instructors. My sgt told me I had the garang factor in me. Er, ya, well true. But my physical sucks big time, period. Argh... I dunno how I can handle it. My ankle's giving way, even during this weekend, it's reminding me of its state with the constant soreness. Sigh. Bright side? Well, I guess you'll meet a lean and fit me till I ORD. Ha.. I'd appreciate it only if it help me to get a girlfriend. hahahaha...

Splendid get-togethers..

Chinese New Year has come, and past, at least for the public holidays part.. I sure hope that my family will have one or two more gatherings before the 15 days are all up..

My family get-togethers went on as usual, first day at uncle's, 2nd day at my place and 3rd day at 2nd aunt's. The highlights of our gatherings would be the blackjack session, which will take place throughout the day. Haha. I'd be one of the regulars for everyday. But this year, I sorta took a break during the 2nd day and had this opportunity to talk to one of my aunts. Well, the details I would spare it online here. But I realised that she's going through a difficult time, since when, I don't know. But losing sleep, sleepwalking and some other more serious symptoms shocked me a little. I doubt her family realises the extent of the problem. And I'm glad she told me, that she trust her nephew. But now, I dunno whether to tell my parents or not. Sigh.

However, the experience reinforced my thoughts of late : My aunts and uncles are getting old and realistically, we would never know who'd leave us just like that. Half of them are past 60 already, with the remaining 3 siblings (including my dad) following close behind.

I think many a time they're taken for granted, not that I'm bad to them, but to me, they were just there. But as I realise now, I would treasure them even more. I would want to visit them more often whenever I can. Even if it means just lazing around their house and eating some of their food, haha. But yeah I would. After all, they've doted on me a lot through this 21 yrs. I resolve not to let myself live in regret only when it is too late (like the case of my maternal granny).

Well, and I told myself that in time to come, I would want to organise our CNY gathering, I want it to continue even when the elders are long gone. Now, I already miss the days when all of us cousins would stay at one place for the whole day and play our hearts, sweat and everything out.. I look at the young 4th generation crawling and screaming around my house and I told myself to make sure they'll have the opportunity to meet as often as they can. It'd be a pity if they became only as close as acquaintances..

So I guess I have my New Year resolution out, even if it's for the long term. =)

Piggy Year!

Yahoo!! It's the new year!! Whee.. Here's wishing everyone a very happy Chinese New Year. Stay healthy everyone and cheerful always!

Anyway, my course has ended! Yay! Like finally!!!! I'm gonna be a trainee-no-more! I'm so glad. And for it to coincide with CNY make it a double happiness for me. Wohoo, wonderful..

The last week was the summary exercise, grand finale. Hardcore man, din sleep for 2 days. Nearly died, and the dying process was sped up by the scorching sun. One of my section mate KO and was taken to medical centre, this only made things worse cos we had one man less now. The first night was spent digging a shell scrape, or better known as the soldier's grave. The site given to me was fubar, it was full of rocks. With each swing of the entrenching tool, sparks fly. By the end of the night, I guess the NDP fireworks pale in comparison. Ha. But it was really that bad, so much so that the buddy digging beside me keep wanting to give up.. But I guess the digging part was to shag you out and the real test comes on the 2nd day onwards.

I was made a Section 2IC. These few weeks, I kenna arrowed to be appt holder for a number of times liao leh. THink I talk too much cock with the Sgt Felix after our guard duty experience. Haha. But nonetheless good experience also, force me to learn, if not I also heck care one. Haha.. The night seem to crawl slowly, with seemingly endless tasks to accomplish. Our mission started from around 6pm, with river crossing on a speedboat, fun stuff. But hafta wear life jacket, for myself and the stupid comms set (haha).. Er, but well, after that was work all the way (of course got rest while waiting here and there la) till the sun rose again. It felt really good when the last task was accomplished. It wasn't just the end of the task, it was the end (somewhat) of the exercise, the course and the trainee life!!!!!!!! Wehaaaa...

As you can see, I'm excited. Heh, the day after the exercise was live mine arming. But that was not before we all konked out in bunk on Wed night (V-Day). Everyone in my bunk slept by 9pm. Sheer tiredness. I slept and the next thing I knew was morning already. Haha..

I just wanna enjoy my New Year for now. Time to see my family members again.. Small aunt wished me luck in finding a good partner, for her to see, again. Same thing as last year. Haha.. I'll try I'll try.. Hopefully this time next year you won't be disappointed. =p

Posting will be out after we go back to camp on Friday. Hoping for the best.. Please dun get too active a unit. Please.. My ankle's gonna give way liao... Haiz...

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Last week..

Last week was short, booked out only on Saturday so I didn't had time to blog. The exercise was quite alright, I was actually appointed a section commander. And I din sleep a wink for 2 days. Damn shag. But the weekend was nevertheless spent well celebrating ZW's bday and K-song at Chinatown. haha.. Been a long time since I sang, so it was shiok of course.

A surprise decision to let us book in on Monday morning also allow me to watch Singapore lifting the ASEAN Championship and see my Man U demolish Spurs 4-0. Shiok-ness. Prepared to miss both matches beforehand, but caught both in the end. haha. What a start to the week.

And the week has now passed, I'm sitting in the comfort of my own room again. The past week has been spent constructing and dismantling a gigantic bridge (for human labour) that weigh dunno how many freaking tonnes. But it was fun in a sense, you see team work, nobody can complete the job without another person..

The next week, will be the final week of the course proper, a 3 day exercise looms. I'm looking forward to it, in the sense that I want to get it over and done with. Engineers field camp is hard to pass by man I swear. We work in the freaking night, means u have no proper period for you to sleep.. Can die.. I wonder how I'm gonna survive the 3 day exercise when 2 days already took half of me away..

Lastly, did I say I passed my SOC?! Haha.. I did it.. In 9:32. Wohoo.. Quite fast eh, I'm so proud of myself. I nearly fainted after I run man. I swear I nearly did. Super shag and I just ran and ran and ran. Blocked everything outta my mind and just told myself to freaking run, till I nearly dropped. I was still panting like a bull 10-15 mins after I crossed the finishing line. First time felt so bad. But luckily, 2 weeks on, I'm still alive here and typing this. Heh..