Impermanence

It have been more than a year since I post here. Suddenly i have much thoughts and decided to pen it down:

When you are alone facing the cruelty of this society and surroundings, you got to depend on yourself, you only can pour out your grievances to the four walls, cry under your warm blanket silently, thinking back of what has happened and why it happened. You want to express yourself but you just can’t and you swallow every single unhappiness. You begin to feel hopelessly helpless, as if the whole world is against you and nothing goes right for you. You ask yourself WHY. But there is no answer. You can make yourself feel a bit better by telling yourself that all this you are going through is vital to build you up into a person of great strength and compassion, so that when you have grown strong, you can encourage those people who is going through what you have gone through. Nothing bad will last, like a lift, when it goes down it will go up and so on.  When you are feeling down, angry but cannot express yourself, depressed and lonely, remember the law of nature: Impermanence. Nothing will stay the same for long. Brace up and face the world, as it is going to train you up into a stronger person. Do not go astray by walking the wrong route, making unwholesome thoughts and making the wrong choices. It is not easy not to be influenced by negativity. As you face the society and the world, always have a firm moral value that will act like a bright lamp to guide you along to the right path. Remember, the law of nature.

ORD reflection

ORD LOOOOOOO.....! haha. In this 2years, learnt a lot, experienced a lot and met a lot of different people. what i learn?? i learn that sometimes in life do not take things too seriously, then your life would be a lot happier. I had precious memories in SAF. In my army days, it is separated into 4 stages. 1st stage: BMTC Orion Company at Tekong. 2nd stage: Signal Institute. 3rd stage: 12C4I SATCOM. Stage 3A: Ex Wallaby at Australia. The WORST is Stage 1. Best are Stages 2 and 3A. At Signal Institute life was easy and memorable. At stage 3A in Australia i had a lot fun.
Wahhahaha....working is next at Koyo Kaiun Asia, a Japanese Tanker Company...starting work at 11Jun2012.
Below are the souvenirs from Army.

Personality Research

There are many hundreds and thousands of different personalities in this world. However we can have a general grouping of personalities. Let me explain the difference between loud and quiet people.

Type 1: Loud

Under loud it can be further classified into groups:

A) Loud and Easygoing (this type of people talk loudly and goes with the crowd, they are
mostly kind-hearted souls)

B) Loud and Difficult (this type of people talk loudly and insist on his own ways, often
calculative and selfish)

C) Loud and Idealistic (this type of people talk loudly and have their own ideas. Their ideas are often constructive. These are leaders)

D) Loud and Afraid (this type of people talk loudly and condemn people to protect their own weakness. They make use of others to cover their cowardly self)

E) Loud and Inaccurate (this type of people talk loudly about things but most of it doesn't happen that way)


Type 2: Quiet

Under quiet it can also be further classified into groups:

A) Quiet and Abiding (this type of people follow things law by law. They are often honest people and will be stepped over and criticized by some insensitive souls.)

B) Quiet and Self-centered (this type of people often only think about themselves and little do they communicate with others)

C) Quiet and Steady (although this type of people doesn't talk much, they are trustworthy, compassionate and also have his ideas sometimes. Their benevolence will cause many to like him, except those few bad apples who like to take advantage of their benevolence and their good temper)

D) Quiet Hidden Dragon (this type of people does not talk much and express his ideas to others. They lack confidence to express but in actual fact their ideas are the most valuable. These silent leaders will surely succeed next time)


Other than quiet and loud, there are other personalities too.

Type 3: Others

A) Kind (forgiveness, selfless. often bullied by small people)

B) Honest (straight forward, will not hide anything.)

C) Selfish (after doing everything, he must have the benefit)

D) Dishonest (tell lies and do things secretively)

E) Arrogant (always think he will do better than others and thinks that others are doing things under expectation)

F) Backstbbers (backstab to protect himself and to get what he want)

G) Bad-mouthers (talk bad things behind people back, ruin people reputation. talk about things that never happen)

H) Cunning (they will observe the situation and adapt to it, so he will be safe and will not be condemned by others. sometimes will hurt sensitive people. this type of people are smart and will change into many personalities to adapt to the environment, either to make himself known to others or to protect himself)

That is all.Of course there are many other personality but it is too long to explain every single one. You fall into which category? it is time to change if you fall into some bad personality types. One person can have 2 or more personality kinds mixed together.

If in your life you meet good people, appreciate it. You meet bad people, learn from him that you will not become him, also appreciate it because he gave you a chance to learn.

insights from past few months

did not update for 2months already...ord-ing soon!!! less than 2 months. having a 6days break now.

lessons learnt for the past 2months:
- have confidence, don't be afraid of who you are
- be your true self
- if you think you have done what is right, ignore unnecessary criticism

yep, we learn as we grow as a person. Above all, we need to maintain a kind and benevolent heart.

random UPdatess

performed day guard on last friday, booked out at 1845. yesterday had a gathering with poly mates at orchard. went to SCAPE's PlayNation for board games; we played Taboo, ugly monster and UNO. the cost is 9.90/pax with free flow of drinks for 4hours. playing Taboo make me think back of my poly days where we used to play it frequently. after that went to Ayam Penyet Ria at lucky plaza. i ordered boneless chicken chunks with rice. the chicken is so crispy! the most important thing is the chilli and the spicy black sauce. it is just perfect. watched Underworld Awakening at Orchard Cine. A great storyline of continuity and gross fighting scenes; rating 4/5. be prepared for the next series of Underworld. after our movie went to Rhapsody Games at SCAPE for lan gaming. played 2 hours of L4D 2. it sure bring bring the old memories!
booking in later ....=( 4 more months...endure..what don't kill you will only make you stronger, good days won't last, bad days won't last either.

happy chinese new year !! year of water dragon 2012

Tml is chinese new year eve. =) recently bought a fake monster beats from G market for $28. Sound quality suck to the max, rather use back my Philips earpiece which cost only $18. I listened to my friend's fake beats earpiece and his quality is much better than me. Mine have no bass at all. zzzzz.
Last monday my army camp got CNY celebration; there was LAO YU SHENG, games, SFI Buffet and mandarin oranges. Quite a good experience. Just completed a big parade last week too.
Yesterday went to TCM for my chest injury...hope it recover fast =)
Wanna buy iPhone 5 when it come out...and wanna buy a freaking new earpiece to replace my stupid lousy fake beats earpiece.
ok, looking forward to next week activities as im on off for whole of next week for CNY..shiok ar.

2012

well it is the second day of 2012. happy new year. now i am feeling extremely sian because i need to book in later. left 5 months before a new start...it will be a very sian 5 months. why am i complaining so much about national service? actually NS is fun and exciting, because of some factors that caused it to be miserable. we cannot choose what we want, who we want or don't want to be with. just bear with it. this is the cruelty of life. this apply to working life too.
my korea trip was exciting!! -13 degrees, frozen rivers, skiing fun, beautiful scenery and great food.
on the last day of 2011 i went to LIVIA, my auntie's condo for housewarming. Went for a short swim at her condo too.
days before went to crown musicbox and sing with my friends..what a great experience.
ok..will post more next time cya.

Happenings in the last 7 months of my life

The following are the list of things that happened in my life for the last 7 months, from may 2011 to dec 2011:

- Experienced being a medic
- Fractured a friend's finger
- Overseas Army Exercise in Australia (September to November 2011)
- Discovered a scary person in army camp
- Need anger management course, but now learning self control
- Found out that life is short; sickness and death is destined
- Found tennis cliques
- Practicing self cultivation
- Went to Taiwan in August with army friends
- Going Korea in Mid December 2011

Ya, those are the things that happened to me. Anyway, im going to ORD in 6mths time..hope that day come faster..cya

amidst of my life journey....

I have not updated since March. Today is 1st May 2011. 1 year and 1 month more to ORD. Life have been fine in camp. I went swimming with a bunch of friends during nights out at choa chu kang stadium. The wave pool was shiok! It was a great session for us. We will continue to swim during nights out, provided it didn't rain.
Next Saturday will be my first time to vote in Singapore General Election. I am under Sembawang GRC; which have 2 parties (PAP and SDP).
On Friday night i went to Fullerton Hotel with NS mates for chocolate buffet. Each person is $38++. They have wide varieties of chocolate cakes, melted chocolate drinks of your choice, ice cream and flavored mini waffles. I feel uneasy after eating 3 slices of thick chocolate cake and the chilli chocolate melted drink. It was too chocolatey!! The 70% drak chocolate drink is very bitter, i cannot even finish a tiny cup of it. It was a good experience though, but will not go for a second time. Below are the pictures taken:









Okay, that was about it for the buffet. Yesterday i went to Jurong Point for movie 'THOR'. I give it 3.5/5 stars. The effects are amazing, the storyline is like a common marvel movie. However i just love to watch marvel heroes movies. After watching the movie i met my other frens at somerset 313 for dinner. We ate at'POCKET FULL OF POSIES' The chair is made of wooden swings, the ambiance is great for lovers and couples as the whole restaurant is decorated with bears and flowers. There is also a live singer singing for us. It is a bit gay for 3 guys eating in the restaurant LOL. We ordered Fire wings ($15), Chicken cutlet ($16), English Fish N Chips ($15), Calamari Rings ($7.80). The size of the chicken cutlet is like 2 hand palm placing side by side, damn huge!

Next; i am going to buy 2 books: 'THE KID' by Kevin Lewis (a true story) and 'WATER FOR ELEPHANTS'. I will do a book review after i finish reading it.




I will also watch two sad and touching story recommended by my friend; P.S I love you and A Walk To Remember. I will do a movie review after i finish watching.

recent updates

Last Saturday went to Greenhouse Buffet at Ritz Carlton for dad's birthday. It was a seafood buffet. Weekend dinner is $78++/pax. It is worth the money. Choose from an impressive array of the freshest sashimi, sushi and maki sushi, as well as seafood on ice including chilled tiger prawns, mussels, crabs, scallops and live Canadian oysters.

They also serve up poached Boston lobster with porcini tarragon cream, pan fried dory with garbanzo beans, sundried tomatoes and roasted garlic aioli and sea bass with warm watermelon syrup, pine nuts and fennel salad.They also have oriental mud crab and fish maw soup, crispy deep fried garoupa with a spicy mango-lime sauce and perennial favorites, black pepper and chili crab. Below are the photos of Greenhouse buffet.




Yesterday went to Marche at 313 somerset with some close friends. I spent $40 on food during lunch. Below are the food we ordered.

Cohesion at Siloso Beach

Yesterday went for company cohesion at sentosa siloso beach. We had a great deal of fun under the blazing hot sun, bare footed and topless. The soft sand is comfortable to step on. We had beach soccer and frisbee. We also played a simple game. It goes like this: A runner run over to the island by crossing a bridge, a swimmer swim back from the island(i am the swimmer), the next person do 30 push ups and 40 crunches...and many more stations to complete the game. The last station is to bury a person under the sand and fill a cup with seawater with our mouth LOL. After that we took a group photo with two young and sexy girls to finish off our game hehe. Our team got 1st. We had canadian pizza and beers for lunch.
At night went to grandma house to pray tian kong. The usual dishes used for praying are meesua, red eggs, fish, duck, chicken, an abundance of fruits, rice wine and a big roasted pig. The ceremony end after midnight and i reached home at 2am.

update

it is feb 2011 already. life in NS will be busier for the next 2 months. We received our formation badge and black beret after a turnout and route march. Found gym and tennis buddies in NS, how great!! Today is battalion sports day and i won 1st runner up in tug-of-war with a medal. Our team nearly got first. however it is okay, we put in our 101%. My right armpit got bruises now =X. 2 more days to chinese new year, a year of metal rabbit. HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR & GONG XI FA CAI! Today we got 'LAO YU SHENG' in camp, ba kwa and chinese new year tibits. There is lion dance too. There is a mini game conducted in camp; whereby participants will have to squeeze juice from mandarin oranges with their biceps and fill the cup with the juice. LOL..very creative!
Now i am hunting for 2 books: THINK AND GROW RICH BY NAPOLEON HILL & RICH DAD POOR DAD. the second book i can borrow from my bunk mate and will search for the 1st book asap.

it is 2011

ok, now it is 2011. chinese new year is coming soon =) hope this year will end fast. hope to get into either smu business or ntu maritime studies. hope this year will be a good year for all of us. i have finished my EAT, PRAY, LOVE by Elizabeth Gilbert. The overall rating i'll give is 8.5/10. I liked the food, the spiritual and love story combined in one book. This year i started reading 2 books. 'CONFUCIUS FROM THE HEART' & 'THE MONK WHO SOLD HIS FERRARI'. These 2 are soul and character enriching books. The Confucius book teaches us the right character to be qualified as a JUNZI. It teaches the moral value of humans and the correct way of living. I found it very useful and true. The next book; the monk who sold his ferrari is a book full of techniques to help you have a peace of mind and to reach your destiny and dreams. It is written by a renowned expert on personal development ROBIN SHARMA. Some sentences extracted from the book: 'Courage allow you to run your own life. Courage allows you to do whatever you want to do because you know that it is right.''Fears are nothing more than imaginary gremlins that have crept into your mind. Everytime they prevented you from taking some action, you have added fuel to their fire. But when you conquer your fear you conquer your life'.
For 2011, i am can can grow as a person, stop my bad habit of ''saying but in the end did nothing''. 'The JUNZI act first and later speak about his actions' - Confucius. And to be more firm and steadfast in my sayings. 'Without steadfastness he do not command respect' - Confucius.

this universe

we cried and struggled during the delivery of ourselves, the day when we are born from our mother's womb. We suffered more during our process of growing up, going to school, get scolding from our parents and teachers from misbehaving, peer pressures, exams and sickness. We suffered from various emotions; jealousy, anger, disappointments. However these sufferings are normal to those more fortunate people. For those less fortunate they gone through child abuse when they are young, hunger, they have to work at a very young age to support for the family, some died during their childhood because of starvation, natural disasters, illness and accidents.
Now lets go back to the more fortunate ones, when they finished their studies they go to the workforce. They work for more than 25 years, which was a hard 25 years. Now they have their riches and properties. Then those unfortunate ones, illness came to them. They die in 5years time. They go through physical and mental torture. They take away nothing except their good and bad deeds done in this live. Since they take away nothing when they die, why do they live in the first place? They fought so hard for all those riches and die and took away not a single cent and property.
[In religious context] After they die they either go to heaven or hell. Their good & bad deeds are reviewed. Then they are reborn again to this universe of suffering. AGAIN and AGAIN life is a cycle die and born and again. The only way we can improve this life cycle is to help other people who need our help, make their lives better and eventually sufferings will reduce. We ourselves must be virtuous and compassionate, in order to reduce sufferings in this universe.

^.^

posted to 12C4I Battalion at Kranji Camp 2.
just now went to sim lim square with family as my brother is repairing his mac book. While the laptop was being repaired we shopped around sim lim square and bought refillable printer ink. The quality was good and was very cheap as compared to original ink. Went to Si Ma Lu's OG. There are discounts everywhere in OG. My parents bought me a wallet for my birthday. We also went to Guan Yin temple. After collecting my brother's laptop which took 2hrs to be repaired, we went to somerset 313 for early dinner as my brother is going for guitar lesson at causeway point at 6.15pm. We ate a pizza bought from an Italian restaurant at 313. It cost $19 for a seafood pizza. The crust was very thin, like roti prata. The ingredients was very little. Although it taste nice but a bit EX. We also went to Food Republic on the top level and ate Big Prawn Noodle($12), Laksa($5) and Korean pork set. The prawn noodle has 2 big prawns. $12 is till a bit EX. Thats all for now.
Will be booking in tml at 6.30am. Cya.

secondary school recall

2 days left in signal institute. i will not be going to 3 signal battalion. it is still unclear of where i am going.

MY SECONDARY SCHOOL DAYS:

Secondary 1:
My mum bought me to school on the first day. I am terribly anxious. A lot of new students are sitting accordingly at their respective classes at the parade square. My class is 1E3 however i went to the wrong class. i went to 1E2. I do not know i am in the wrong class until a student at 1E2 asked me which class i am. =.=
My secondary 1 life was rather normal. As i was a shy and quiet guy last time, i didnt have much friends then. That was once where my mum force me to join a certain sports CCA and she talked to the CCA-in-charge to get me to join. I did go for a few training lessons but after that i stopped going because it isn't my interest. Den the CCA-in-charge come and Kau Pei (scold) me. That CCA-in-charge fucked up. zzz.
I failed my english during end of year exams and demoted to normal stream. =.=

Secondary 2:
I was in normal stream at secondary 2. There was this guy called Ching(not his real name). I was afraid of him. He was outspoken and keep bully me. He would punch hard in my arms anytime he like and i dun dare to retaliate. He would take my bag and throw it to the end of the classroom and asked me to pick it up myself. zzzz that time i was too innocent and shy. I couldn't do anything to defend myself. I did think of ways to disturb him and all sort of weird ideas came into my mind; putting soil into his bag, write bad things about him in a teenage magazine and putting his real name, put worms in his bags and all those. LOL. But in the end i didn't do anything.
There was another guy named Javin(not his real name). He is a very FUCKED UP PERSON EVER. UNTIL NOW I CAN STILL REMEMBER HIS FUCKED UP FACE. I STILL CANNOT FORGIVE THIS FUCKER which cause much distress to me in my secondary school life. In secondary 2 there was a time he asked me to lend him my handphone. I let him use and before break time i asked to return me and he said after break time den return. I said OK. That was the last time i saw my handphone. After break time i asked for my phone and he said he 'LOST' it. My suspicion rose. he lost it? oh really. fuck him. how to lost a phone when he was at the canteen all the time during break? even it really is lost, and i went to the office to check for lost items. My handphone was not there. Maybe someone else too it? I dun think so. Javin's expression is a bit weird when he say he lost my phone. He never say sorry or anything. he just said i lost it. I CAN CONFIRM 100% HE KEPT MY PHONE. Later that day i lied to my mum that i dropped my phone somewhere on my way back home because i was afraid that my mum go to my school and scold Javin. It would cause a big commotion i dun want that. BUT I REGRET FOR LYING TO MY MUM. T.T
There was this teacher Ms Jane(not her real name) she was my maths and literature teacher. This teacher i cannot forget her because she is a good teacher whom teaches me maths from secondary 2 to 5.

Secondary 3:
Secondary 3 was a better year for me. My science and maths improved a lot and i started to work hard. I started to like school. HAHA. That is the time i get to know my good bunch of buddies, which i goes out with them everyweek now. I joined the green activists club which is manned by Ms Jane. This year Javin didn't do any stupid things to me.

Secondary 4:
This is the year i go for my major exam (N levels). That Javin gave me problems again. He took my spectacles one day during end of lesson for the day. He didn't return me. I was fucking distress and dunno wat to do (i am too stupid and foolish not to tell the teacher). Later i walked out of the school gate and walked like 900metres away from the school and he msg me say he put my spec in the classroom. I walked back to the school and find. It was not there. I was very angry at that time and i SMS him: 'Hey fuck you, you black hearted soul where is my spec??!!' He didn't reply me. I suck thumb and went home without my spec. 2 hours later he msg me back say he wanted to give back my spec and meet him at Vista Point. I went there and i saw him holding my spec. He wouldn't give back my spec until i buy him a chocolate bar. I suck thumb and buy for him and i got my spec back. Thinking of it i think i am the world's most DUMB + FOOLISH + IDIOT person.
My green activists club had a camp at sentosa underwater world. We slept at the underwater world. It was a fantastic experience that i can not forget. We had a rainy amazaing race around sentosa. It was just awesome!

Secondary 5:
This was my graduating year which is a stressful and dramatic year for me. I became part of class committee as secretary(although i always do nth as a secretary). And Ms Jane always treat the class committee meals, especially pizza hut. I was fortunate though. haha. I took my O levels this year. That Javin do a very stupid thing to me again. One day he asked if he could come to my house and use my internet for some research because his house dun have internet. I said OK. He explored my house he said wow what a big house. When he was using my computer i heard a handphone off tone. That sounds familiar. After the tone sound off he said he want to use the toilet for a while. I suspect nothing at the point of time. Then he continue to research until 7pm. My mum was nice she bought dinner for him and we ate together. When he went home i found something is not right. My MP3 and my brother's handphone is lost. I told my mum. Before he came the phone and mp3 is still there. Javin has no brain at all. my mum called Javin and scolded him the that night. He still deny and defended himself. My mum called her the next day and finally he admitted that he stole it. He said he would return my mp3 but he already sold the phone. My parents was kind enough not to call the police and inform his parents. My parents forgave him. I got back my mp3.
A month later a singtel bill came stating my brother's handphone number. The bill was $400. Javin used it. He did not sell the phone. Before my dad cancel the line he already used the phone. My dad was boiling but still forgave him and did not make him pay back the sum.
This year there was another green activist camp in the school. My friend's MP3 lost during the camp. Javin as there too. Ms Jane demanded the person who stole the MP3 to own up. As i was part of the committee, we have committee meeting. Ms Jane asked us who do we suspect. I voted for Javin. I support my answer by telling Ms Jane about the incident that happen in my house earlier this year. Ms Jane and the committee members was shocked. In the end Ms Jane forced Javin to return my dad the $400 if not Ms Jane would report to the principal. He agreed without any choice. Javin also admitted that he stole my friend MP3 during the camp. Javin made an apology speech in front of the WHOLE class about my incident and the camp incident. Whole class was shocked and soon he was isolated by everyone. Heaven did helped me this time. Namo Amitabha. My dad got receive his money, around $300. My parents was very kind not to pursue the matter. It as later found out that Javin gave my brother's phone to his mother to use. He was very caring towards his mother and i think he is very filial.
GOSH! what a dramatic secondary 5 for me. That is all for my secondary days.
This morning mum made honey milk plus oat drink and butter cheese marie biscuits accompanied by 2 eggs for me. How fortunate am i.
Later going to vivo to celebrate fren bday.

BELOW IS MY SECONDARY SCHOOL INNOCENT FACED ME AND MY BEST FRIENDS:

memories & insights

7 days left in Signal Institute. I learnt a lot of things in my 1 day exercise, however i still do not know quite a number of things in the signal vehicle. It rained during the night of exercise and my underwear was soaking wet when i climb onto the vehicle. It was quite dangerous too. Next week got lots of tests and a 16km route march and we will receive our signaler's insignia.
Just now went to ION to buy something for someone(cannot reveal who at this moment). After that went to Woodlands library to read 'Confucius- from the heart by YU DAN'. I managed to finish reading chapter 1 and intend to borrow it other time. It teaches life lessons which are useful. Chapter 1 is the way of heaven and earth. Talking about nature, faith and forbearance. 'Trust is vital for a nation to survive'- extracted from that book. Lots of people are blinded by material possessions, reputation and fame. One cannot help being arrogant once they have those. Confucius teaches us to have a contented mind, remain courteous and humble when we have those. While those who are poor do not beg for things. 'Happiness' do not belong to those who are rich. 'Do not do things to other people where you yourself dun desire.' That is the key points of chapter 1 of that book.
TML going to Vienna Buffet @ United Square for mum's birthday, but cake cutting will be later, tonight.
My blog started at 2007, which is year 1 of my poly life so it does not include my secondary school days memories. I will post my Secondary 1 to 5 memories in my next post. CYA!

update

2 weeks left in Signal Institute. Next week there will be setting up drills of the detachments and a 1 day exercise in camp. I foresee horrible months ahead of me...those terrifying days come again. Going thru harsh treatments once again for the next 4 months. That is where i will learn the most..gain most knowledge.
Recently i am reading eat pray love; a woman's search for pleasure, spiritual devotion and love. It is a true story about the author herself here she travel to 3 countries in 1 year to search for balance between what she want. A very personal book which depict the author's every thought. The author (Elizabeth Gilbert) is a divorced woman after 8 years marriage. She refused to reveal the reason of her divorce, mainly to protect the reputation of her husband. I am not saying that the cause of the divorce is mainly her husband's fault; because she gave hints in her book part of the divorce is also because of herself. This story have made it to the big screens(that is how i get to know this book). I have not finish reading the book and will post once i finish it.

Signal Institute

I have been in Signal Institute for 2weeks. Life here is a lot slacker than in tekong. I cannot adapt to such slackness cos Orion coy in tekong is a tough and siong company. Learnt quite a lot of things. need to study a lot. exam and one outfield next week. sianz. stressed. i need to treasure my time in Signal Institute(S.I) because i will be posted to a super siong place after my 8weeks in S.I. My next posting is 3 Signal Battalion(3SIG), a very 'up' and active unit which have best combat support service award and this is the only unit that need to do SOC. sian liao. I need to go thru their 3 months Unit Induction Program which is like living in hell. After that i will go to driving course at Sembawang camp; and my slack life begin once again. after the driving course will go back to 3 Signal Battalion to finish my NS service. I will have chance to Taiwan and Australia for exercises. Not bad haha.
Tml is cousin wedding. looking forward to it. =) cya.

POP LOH

after 17 weeks at tekong, i finally POP at marina bay floating platform yesterday. it was a proud moment for me and my parents. The 27km route march start from SAF Ferry Terminal. it was exciting to march in mainland. the feeling was different with the civilians looking at you. After 17 weeks of military life i was physically and mentally stronger. The toughest activity in the 17 weeks are: FIELD CAMP, 12KM ROUTE MARCH & SITEST. the 12km was the toughest of all route marches because the weather as very hot and it as our first time marching in long four.

Field Camp Reflection:

My field camp experience was memorable and horrible. After the 8km route march to the camp site I was quite tired but we were told to high kneel. My mind was blank at that time. The introduction to high kneel was the start of my nightmare. The building of basha was a bad experience as we rebuild it 3 times to make it stable. I learnt a lot of things, which include field fire orders, danger area and other field commands. I found it hard to remember all those commands and I nearly screw up during the test.

It was my first time eating combat ration. Surprisingly it tastes better than I expected. The worst ones are Bean Stew and Chili Cheese Rice. I nearly vomited while eating those two. I seriously think that the accessories pack is better than the green combat ration.

The Artillery attack was quite an experience. It was shag. Got one time we left a casualty behind and we was asked to leopard crawl down the rocky and muddy slope back to out basha and prone inside. It was raining at that time. That was the worst part of the field camp. My spectacles were covered with mud and my eyes hurt because mud splashed into it during the leopard crawl. I drank sand water from my water bag because the tube opening was covered with mud.

Got one day we received our parent’s letter. I didn’t cry but my eyes turned a little watery. My heart could feel a bit of ache. Thinking of our family during our hardest time was heart touching. We are going through all this is to protect them, it is worth it. I will not forget my feeling at that point of time in my whole life.

The shellscrape experience was fantastic, except the digging part and the insect bites. It was quite scary to sleep in the shellscrape for my first night. There was no light at all and it was hard to communicate with my buddy.

When field camp was over I cannot describe my happiness. It was a bad but memorable experience.


SITEST Reflection

The 3 days 2 nights SITEST was fun. I didn’t have confidence about my performance. My mission failed every time I was the 2IC. I also didn’t have much idea to give but my members was so enthusiastic that once I finished my briefing they start to pour out their ideas and I just kept quiet. What I have to do is just to comment on their ideas and advise which is better. But I don’t think I can make it to command school. Some stations were dangerous with high risk of injury but it was a precious experience.

The worst part of the SITEST is not the test itself but the 12km route march before it. It was very shag and hot. My toes got very gross blisters that I was excused from swimming. SITEST was not as tough as field camp. We didn’t get much shit to do. One of my assessors was a wise man. He taught us life lessons; asked us what we are going to do after national service. He advises us to plan our life or we will regret. He said that we must stand out to succeed in life. I also learnt about teamwork and leadership skills through my detail mates hence my SITEST was a fruitful one.

now im anxious about my next posting on friday: izzit SCS / guards or infantry unit?