We had our ASC meet up on 261008. Though it's kind of last minute decision, 9 of us manage to meet up for dinner at Billy Bombers @ Cineleisure. 9 of us namely Yong Biao, Melvin, Wilson, Yong Jun, Zhi Hao, Ho Yun, Grant, Jeremy and me. Dinner wasn't too bad, I ordered Fish and Chips and lemonade. After that, we went to Balcony @ Heeren for a drink. We chat and watched soccer till about slightly over 0000h, when we decide to have supper at Geylang. Steamboat as supper, but like not very nice and filling as portion quite little. After that, took cab home and reach home at around 0250h. Really happy to have this meet up, looking forward to have more, and hope more can attend next time.

This week only work on Wednesday, not much to update on office matters. Had diarrhoea for few days already, it sucks.

Today cohesion day, went bishan park for the event. Played 3 games, in the end, our team got 2nd place, tie with another team.

New course starting in 2 weeks' time.


The 9 of us





Balcony at Heeren

Water fall

Awaiting for the steamboat to be served



Must be YJ!~~

1950


1994


2000


Putting up the large poster of me =P


Just want the people on the street to know us

Weekend without plan is rather boring. It seems that I always lack the discipline to wake up early to go for morning jog. Slack the whole day at home watching TV, going online etc. River regatta falls on my guard duty day, meaning can't watch for the 1st day of the race. All the best to them.

Happy Birthday David!

This week is just like normal days, awaiting jobs to be assigned to us. So basically just WAIT. Cleared my guard duty for the month of October on Wednesday as Guard 2IC. It was a peaceful night. However, busy period really very busy. However, saw my guard duty forecast today for the month of November, oh shucks! This time will be Guard Com. It's gonna be very different from Guard 2IC and 3IC. I seriously need to ask around. Furthermore, it's a weekend duty, hope everything will be fine, anyway, it's like 1 month away.

Today have this happy hour thing after work. Basically just go there show face, eat as much as you can and chit chat then go home.

Long weekend ahead!!! Coming Monday Deepavali, Tuesday on leave. hoohoo!!

Nowadays got a lot of problem with those banks and financial thing, seriously I not sure what's going on. Can someone tell me?

ATP this week, had IMT on Wednesday for half a day, followed by so-called practice shoot at the range on Thursday and actual test on Friday. Manage to get a pass.

This week still didn't manage to watch 'Guard Post'.

Weekend is still as boring, stay at home to rot.

This coming week, guard duty on Wednesday, haiz.

POP le! 6th ASC Mortar (Towed) POP on Monday, 06102008. Last day mainly just to rehearse the simple certificate ceremony at the lecture room. Their posting of their unit remains the same, no change. After the ceremony, they had their last lunch in Khatib Camp block 18 cookhouse. After that, last stand by bunk followed by the first 4 leaving the camp, reporting to their unit. The remaining people waited for their transport at the level 2 lobby. I didn't manage to see them off. They left with their new colleague and man to their unit. Will miss them, though not much interaction. Wish them all the best in their unit.

Watched 'Painted Skin' on Monday after work. Just an average show. Tuesday eat Ding Tai Fung, xiao long bao not bad. Wednesday went taste of thailand, the food service is damn fast! The food is nice too! Thursday watched 'Eagle Eye', not too bad, just that a bit not realistic. Today had McDonald for dinner. This whole week is spending too much! However, still planning to watch 'Guard Post' next week.

I got a feeling my decision is a wrong decision. I thought I was calm enough in making this decision, however...

TGIF! so? no plan = everyday the same.

This week kind of short as Hari Raya break is on Wednesday and Thursday only need to report in the afternoon. Basically after SumEx is only maintenance. Today help out in the IPPT in the morning, followed by reporting to office. Lunch time had kway chap, however, no appetite, so eat quite little. Meet Yan Lin and Kenryu in the cookhouse. They come here for a 2-day course. After that, went for hair cut in the camp salon. Well, my hair is really jialat jialat now.

Had laska for dinner, though they say it's not bad, but seriously I don't think it's nice. Gravy not thick, the cockle very raw. I just kept quiet when they ask for comment. Haven't been eating much this week and quite unhealthy too. Met Ting Yan on Tampines interchange, another guy with good life. 3 person whom I met today were from the same platoon in BMT. It reminds me of the good old days in BMT. We were recruits then, and now, 3SG already. Time flies.

3 more days to course closing. Mixed feelings.

Time isn't right. I hope my decision is right, as least for now.

SumEx is finally over!! The starting wasn't that good, subsequently was so-so. Raining during outfield sucks. My uniform and boots was wet almost throughout. Now having a bit of heat rash on my back. This course xiong?? hmm... not as xiong as I thought. Both got their xiong part. That old creature is getting out of hand, becoming more and more annoying, maybe he should just retired soon. This course ending in 6 days' time.

Selamat Hari Raya and Happy Children's Day! Today public holiday, but I was like rotting at home. Congrats to Irene for getting married last Thursday, was feeling sorry for not able to attend her wedding dinner. Saw the wedding pictures on friendster, very well taken and nice. All the best to her.

Haven't been running for months already, jialat jialat. Hopefully October will be a better month.

It seems that I am missing the opportunity again today. It is not that I am not interested, just that the timing is not right, when I cannot commit fully. I think my passion is still there, but then it is not at the right time. I don't know if there is another chance, but I hope still have.

SunEx on Monday. This will be the scariest 20 plus hours for this month.

It is not that I don't cherish this opportunity, but then I just feel that I should recuperate first because of the upcoming important period. But if I don't go, is there any more chance? But I am really sick leh!!! f**k!

Guard duty yesterday, just came back this morning, feeling quite tiring. First guard duty as a specialist, doing guard 3IC. But Saturday basically doing guard 2IC job.

Coming to week 4 of the mortar (towed) course, so far haven't really interact with the other trainees yet. More intense lesson coming up I suppose.

Feeling tired now, shall update more later.

Nice compose song 白旗 by 徐佳瑩, together with 台北愛樂青少年兒童合唱團. I really hope when she cut her own album, can include this song as well.

The Sugar Daddy


NY Fish n Chips

Bunk 3

Bunk 4

Bunk 5

L.O.V.E (loving each other deep deep wors)

40 SAR
46 SAR

M.T.W

CHEERS!

3rd SP ASC

3rd ASC meet up dinner at Glasshouse on 160808. 13 of out 27 people turn up for the dinner. Waited 1 hr 30 mins for the table.

Headed to Boat Quay for a drink after dinner. Some went home, some turned up only for the drinking session. We entered into an Irish pub. Ordered Baileys and Chivas. We headed home at around 0130h.Looking forward for the next meet up.

Some pictures on 10082008 with some of the poly classmates at Hooters:

C079 @ Hooters




Why are we having such expression? Is it related to the lady in green?


I was really looking at the menu, not the pictures!

12 and a half weeks has finally come to an end. Upon receiving the posting at the last day of SISPEC, lots of question came upon my head, as I had no idea what artillery is about. Day one, was meeting up with Melvin and Jonathan. Jonathan is late, so Melvin and I were waiting at the guardroom. We were one of the earliest there, as we saw a lot of stranger CPL carrying duffer bags and field pack in. Monkey-see-monkey-do, more and more people were standing beside us, don't waiting for what. Finally, one of the sgt asked us to proceed to the AI lobby. We get out camppass with a big 'TR' (which represents trainee). I tease Melvin with it as his initial is also 'TR'. We were then guide by one of the sgt (should be sgt YY) to level 6, where our bunk is. He then read out the list of names by bunk and bed level.

Being in bunk 5, I know nobody there. The first guy who interact with me was Kah Huei. There were only 7 person at that bunk, and I was sitting on bed 7. We rest a while before unpacking. Later, Kah huei n I realise we got the bed number mixed up, so we decided to shift the whole campboard instead of shifting all the stuff in the cupboard.

At 10 plus, we proceed to the lecture room. Here comes another guy who entered into the room with his duffer bag and field pack. I regconise him as he was one of my coy mate in SISPEC. He then explained the reason for being late. He was later allocated to my bunk.

As time goes by, my interaction with my bunkmate is increasing, where the bond is forming. Soon, it's the platoon bonding and even with towed course people.

At week 6, SAF commitment day start. Being the security personnel, we enforce the security.

"So what is your purpose here?"

"My purpose here is to deny any unauthorize personnel from entering the parade square within my sector of responsibility"

"Where is your sector of responsibility?"

"Allow me to orientate you to my map, on the left is the road leading to carpark C, followed by block 19 building where the swimming pool is, and on the right will be the warriors' hall. My sector of responsibility is the left side of the road leading to carpark C, to the right side of the road where the black signboard is, leading to carpark I."

My partner, Wen Bin, the sgt in charge and I makes up area Zulu. We started talking cock during rest time. However, our job really sucks when the actually day comes.

SAF day parade 08 security pass


After SAF day, towed side had their 2 weeks of 'xiong' period and soon POP. When they POP, we still have around 3 to 4 weeks left, and that's when our intensive training comes.

Training -> SumEx -> live firing->POP.

We had our POP yesterday. A simple award ceremony is held in one of the lecture room, with the presentation of some awards and certificates and presentation of rank. Congrats Guo Hong, Melvin and Ping Jim. We wear our velcro rank to lunch at the cookhouse, which is out last meal together as a course. Soon, area inspection and we bid goodbye. All the best people, meet up soon and keep in touch! =)


100108 - 110308 Recruit
110308 - 170508 Private
170508 - 130808 Corporal
130808 - ORD 3SG

There are so much things to let it out, I just feel like letting it all out, however, whenever I wanted to do so, something just suppress me from doing it.

When he ask me if I am happy with it, I just could not give him a definite answer. There's just too much of the mixed feelings. I seriously think life sucks.

The last phase of the course, live firing, has finally come to an end. Woke up at 2 plus in the morning and shoot all the way to 1 plus the next day, which is around 23 hrs. 080808 is not a good day for me. I feel kind of depress.

Today is national day. Singapore celebrate 43rd birthday this year. Slight rain just now, luckily it doesn't affect the show.

Last week to 3sg.

4 days to POP.

The hotate cream udon with cheese from Waraku . (just look at the size of the freaking bowl!!)

Kai Yong's 21st birthday celebration on his chalet




Hoohoo!!! Summary Exercise is over, meaning it's near to the end of the course.
This week:
Monday --> Remaining Lecture(s) to be covered
Tuesday --> MD test
Wednesday to Friday --> Summary Exercise!!! Quite tiring because not much of sleep, but however, not as bad as I thought. I think I make a lot of mistakes, but I think I got learn from it more or less.

Bunk 5 lunch gathering yesterday at Marina Square's Waraku Japanese Restaurant. 1st timer there, so took quite a while to decide what to eat. Finally, decide to try the hotate cream udon with cheese. Tasted not too bad, but a bit expensive. Just no idea why would they want to use such a huge basin-size bowl for serving. After eating, we just roam around marina square and sentec area. Saw some familiar faces at suntec. (around 6 of them!)

Watched "Money no enough 2" just now. Before watching, saw some negative comment of this movie from the newspaper. After watching, I don't think it's as bad as they claim to be. As usual, Jack's movie has got a silmilar chacteristic. Almost all of his movies plays on audience's feelings. His movie are usually touching, educational and funny. Touching will usually base on the kinship between family. The show also voice out what problems do typical singaporeans' faced. Therefore I was kind of supportive of his movie all these while. He really know what singaporean wants to watch. For this, it is worth watching. =)

21 hours to book in.
10 days to POP.

For the next coming 2 weeks, will be the most xiong week. Please don't rain AT ALL for this coming wed to fri.

Things that are yet to be done by this week:
1) Watch 'Dark Knight' (hopefully next weekend)
2) Buy essential things for field camp
3) Master all the knowledge needed for summary exercise. (Very impt!)

Wanted to pass out as Sgt soon.
Wanted to stay on at khatib camp even more.

14 days to National Day 2008.
20 hours to book in. (book out timing really very limited!)

Having read about the news of the famous monk who had appeared on TV before on the annual charity show. He was being charge for doctoring the account and other reasons. Didn't expect this will happen again after the NKF case, was really kind of disappointed with the system. After NKF case, it shows a fall in the number of people in donating money already, how about after Ren Ci's case? Hope that after all these cases, it will not affect people from donating money, as we know that there are still needy people out there who still need our help to support them.

"sHiNe fOr sInGaPoRe"
Hear it a few more times and you will love it. Looking forward to national day again, even though from now till 080808 will be a damn busy period. Prefer Joi Chua's version (Chinese Version), for I feel that she sings better.

12 days to "Money no enough 2"
21 days to NDP 08!
25 days more to POP!!

4 more hours to book in!! ARGH...

Day by day passes and today is the end of week 9 as trainee in Khatib Camp. Towed side just finish their field camp, POP-ing in few days' time. For my side, 3 weeks left to POP.

This week learn more practical things, so far so good as it's kind of fun. Confident is gaining, hope this can maintain. Fail FD test, still got chance?

Have been going to the library these few weeks, borrowed some books which captures my attention. I guess I am more or less being influence by the people there. Reading books now is really a form of entertainment for me, when there isn't any MP3s allowed and TV as entertainment.

This week is a tiring week, however, more to come! Endure for 3 more weeks!

This week lectures again. Learn about the vehicle, parts etc etc. Next week starting of the 'xiong' phrase. Test again on Monday, let me score well.

'Towed' side this week tough already, gonna be our turn soon.

Watched "It's A Boy Girl Thing" on Wednesday. It's really OMG!~ Samaire Armstrong is really beautiful!! I really enjoy the show, though the story is quite expected.

Listen to this year's NDP song, hmm..not too bad la, think listen a few more times will start to like it. Looking forward to national day, after that, POP!!

Life hasn't been good these period. I hate the way it is. I just don't feel good. Feeling depress as time goes by. I am low morale test after test. Why is it that there are such bastards in this world? Good soul always die earlier than baddies. How true? I have been trying and trying, but to no avail. Am I not trying hard enough or is it my problem? I understand that winners don't quit, quitters don't win, but the process of losing is really bad.

Being I/C for this week, overall was alright, however, some small mistakes. Because of that, I can actually feel the depression coming. I just can't take it easy. I just feeling very tired right now...

This week involved in the SAF commitment day. Some of the days we went to SAFTI for our duty. Saw Vincent there as one of the marching contingent. Next week will still be the same thing. Test on this coming Monday, hope to pass with flying colors. Another batch of BMT has just come to an end, congrats to those who are able to go to their desired posting. It has been quite some time since I saw my sgt in BMT, kind of miss them and wondering how's life for them. Do they still remember us?

Coming to July soon, more tougher days are coming. Eventually, hear only 2 to 3 out of 40 plus of us will stay back and become instructors, whereas others will be posted to unit. Hear life as an instructor is good, chances are slim, but will still hope to be one =D.

Have been missing rowing nowadays, perhaps race period is near. Sometimes will miss those good times.

Cleared my SOC, had made improvement, but still striving for better result next time.

In this camp, saw quite a number of people like primary , secondary and polytechnic friends. Quite unexpected to see them. Most of them actually are in OCS now. Sometimes will tend to envy them. You can actually see the different between an officer and a sgt. Both earn what they have, via different route and process. If I could turn back time, I would have definitely work harder towards what I want in every aspect of life.

Changed the blogskin, seems to be more comfortable with the color. Go Green!

C079 ex-classmates at Michelle's birthday chalet

Azfar and Wei Jie

Wei Jie and Shi Han


Attended this year's ceremony on 23rd May 2008. Apply 'off pass' to attend, luckily manage to do so. This year graduands of C079 include Azfar, Lai Hong, Yi Hui, Vivian and me. As for Jia Fuu, hmm..dunno when he wants to graduate.

Anyway, posted to new place. Shall be there for 13 weeks, should be ending at 13th Aug.

24th May, Michelle 21st birthday. Went for her birthday chalet with the rest of the ex-classmates such as azfar, kai yong, me, vivian, jasmine, amelia, hui xin, eugenia and lastly ji wu.
Went to e!hub after booking out on friday, we watch "missing" and bowl. Have not been bowling for some time already. Quite suck at it now.

Tomorrow will be week 5, so far nothing xiong, just that a lot of calculation part, which is damn stress. Test this thursday, hope can pass.

OCS had their commission parade yesterday, wish them all the best

June race soon, all the best for the team.

Last week marks the end of the 47th BSLC with the 28km route march. I was feeling tiring after the 1st break, where we were continuing the 7km part. My leg muscle were feeling ache. Subsequently, the journey was getting tougher. I can remember there was one part which I couldn't walk straight, having my eyes struggling to open. Fatigue + route march done at night, it was really a very tiring process. 7 hours later, all the companies reached back the FUP to stand by for the POP. Everyone was tired. The parade ended with our PC putting on our Velcro rank. We then head for breakfast and area cleaning for the last time.

Posting were out. All were scattered around the whole SAF again with various number of vocations.

What Wong Wei Jie Means

You are very charming... dangerously so. You have the potential to break a lot of hearts. You know how what you want, how to get it, and that you will get it. You have the power to rule the world. Let's hope you're a benevolent dictator! You are well rounded, with a complete perspective on life. You are solid and dependable. You are loyal, and people can count on you. At times, you can be a bit too serious. You tend to put too much pressure on yourself. You are very intuitive and wise. You understand the world better than most people. You also have a very active imagination. You often get carried away with your thoughts. You are prone to a little paranoia and jealousy. You sometimes go overboard in interpreting signals. You are deeply philosophical and thoughtful. You tend to analyze every aspect of your life. You are intuitive, brilliant, and quite introverted. You value your time alone. Often times, you are grumpy with other people. You don't appreciate them trying to interfere in your affairs. You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone. You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together. At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together. You tend to be pretty tightly wound. It's easy to get you excited... which can be a good or bad thing. You have a lot of enthusiasm, but it fades rather quickly. You don't stick with any one thing for very long. You have the drive to accomplish a lot in a short amount of time. Your biggest problem is making sure you finish the projects you start. You are fair, honest, and logical. You are a natural leader, and people respect you. You never give up, and you will succeed... even if it takes you a hundred tries. You are rational enough to see every part of a problem. You are great at giving other people advice.

What's Your Name's Hidden Meaning?

Soon, it's the 4th month of the year. I spend the 4th of april this year in camp, as the next day I was doing my duty. Didn't really celebrate this year as I was really busy that week, leaving the free time to sleep at home. Life now very standard, everyday seems to be the same, wake up, training, sleep. The course is ending in 3 weeks time, meaning this 1 or 2 weeks will be tiring and boring. Well, suck it up!~ That's what we have to do when doing something we don't enjoy doing.

Also Happy Birthday to all those April babies.

Test and test and more test! So as long I can pass all, or maybe better than borderline pass, I am contented with it already. SOC, good timing please!

3 more weeks to the end of this course, please allow time pass faster!

We actually met each other in BMTC. My primary school classmate, which happens to be one of my coy's PL SGT.

Wei Jie and Wei Xiang, the famous 3401.

Some of the CSMs in Pegasus Platoon 3... CSM = Company Shortest Man



Posted to new unit, got to 're-know' new people there. Travelling from east to west sucks. Platoon 3 people were split all over. Still get to see most of them there, just that in different company. As for my Coy, only 3 are from Platoon 3 last time. Overall, my section-mate people are alright.

Derrick were telling me about John Titor, a time traveller. It says that he come from the year 2036, and blog his prediction on the future. Somehow, it came true though his description were vague. Shall read up more about him as it seems interesting. 7 weeks more...

Roti John (The history)
The foreigners would always ask him to fry up an onion omelette, which they would eat with a side order of bread. They ate so much of it, and so often, that Mr Shukor decided to create a ‘two-in-one’ dish for them. He added the bread as the eggs were cooking, and the result was a delicious omelette-topped slab of French bread, which he served with a special sweet-chilli sauce.

It went down well with the foreign clientele, and the locals and Mr Shukor needed a name for it. Since it had been created for the foreigners, it was named after them too. “In those days, we addressed all ang mohs as John! John! So my father named this dish Roti John.” explained Madam Norhayati, daughter of Mr Shukor who created roti John in the 1970s. And the rest, as they say, is history.

One of the all-time favorite food in Pegasus company. Ever since tasting the Roti John from the canteen in Tekong, I love it ever since.

Had my posting today, was kind of expected, so not much of surprise. People whom I expected to go OCS go, and there is also some unexpected cases. PTI, really hope to be able to make it and be a PTI, though chances are slim. Reporting on Monday morning, think gonna see most of them again.

Went to Giant Tampines just now, saw a man after paying his items, took lots of plastic bags and stuff them into his bag of grocery items. He look like an well-educated adult, wearing polo tee tucking in, looks like a successful man. But what he did really piss me off. How I wish I can take a picture of him and upload it to STOMP.

Happy Birthday Ze Feng, and belated birthday to Jasmine.

Last Sunday was a tiring day. We had our POP rehearsal since 8 plus in the morning, break for an hour, then resume back all the way till 5 plus. Drill squad was worst. We continue practicing for the performance all the way till 9pm. This time, music is added. We will have to choose a song, try out the counting at which part of the song etc. We were lucky enough to pick a song which is quite suitable, given the time we have. We proceed to try out while counting with the beat. Again, I think we are lucky to manage to have the overall rough idea within 2 to 3 hours.

In totally, only around 2 days of training with music. However, everything work seems quite well. I find that doing fancy drills with music is definitely much more enjoyable. That's the reason why others may think regard that music is part of their life. Imagine the whole world without any sound, how the world will become?

Platoon 3 soccer session at TP on Friday. The response was quite good. Around 14 came, given the fact that most of them live in the west, and compared to the first soccer session at NP(which I didn't attend), only 7 turned up. After that, went to princess to watch "Rule #1" with some of them. Overall the scary movie is quite alright, starring one of the 7 princess Fiona Xie. However, didn't really manage to catch the last part(last 5 mins) what it means.
*Those who watch already and get what it means please explain to me, thanks.

Went back alumni training today after 9 weeks of absence, feeling is a bit different.

My break is half way through already, sucks~

It's been a long time since I update this blog of mine. Every book out day is very precious, time is very limited, especially when you are booking out on Saturday afternoon, that leave with only around 30 hours of free time.

11 th march 2008, my POP day in Pulau Tekong after 9 weeks of BMT. Well, thinking back what I've done in this 9 weeks is really memorable. having the first 2 weeks as confinement week aka adjustment week. Time pass quite slowly in the first 2 weeks. Lots of laundry have to be wash and lots to settle. Then comes to the field camp, 6 days, I was having a sulking face almost everyday because it's boring. It was then we realised that the bunk is really a very comfortable place to stay in.

Having joined the Drill Squad, I was kind of excited initially, because we are representing our company to take part in the competition on week 8. Since the early stage on my BMT, selection was done based on our drills, I was quite elated to be 1 of the 30 recruits(main team) representing the coy. Training had also started soon after selection. Training really takes up a lot of our free time, which is when I started to complain and regret for this decision. Whenever someone says "Drill squad, fall in!", my section-mate will always know I don't like it.

Time passes and it's coming to the few days before the competition. Fancy drill is really interesting and fun, but no doubt it is also not easy to master them well. I was still blur with some of the drills by then, where stress and fatigue further makes me wanting to quit. Some of the sirs and commanders can also tell that I am one of those that always make mistake in the movement. Finally, I went to my Sgt in charge of the drill squad and told him that if he think I cannot make it, please don't hesitate to replace me with the reserve. He told me that he will observe and see how is it.

Here comes the actual day. After watching some of the other coy's performance, more stress is there. We form up at the parade square, upon hearing the command from our commander, we know we had to really focus 100% for that 10 to 15 minutes.

Everything is over, we know we had some mistakes here and there. I didn't really expect a lot so as long we are not last. Our CSM came to ask and say mostly likely a 2nd or 3rd in position out of 7 coys. I was happy and sad. "Really no chance of getting first?", I asked the guy beside me. We just went back to rest and await for the result.

"Drill squad heads out!"
Sgt announced the result to the whole of Pegasus. He pointed out only his index finger. I couldn't believe it! We actually get 1st! We are the champions! Laugher and cheering bring up the happy atmosphere.

Practice and practice till the day of POP. We will have to performance with music this time. Fortunately, we are able to find a right song to suit the fancy drills at such a short period of time. I think everything goes well with music, showing the importance of music in our life.

After POP, photo taking session among platoon 3. After this, we are all going to out own paths. Will definitely miss them, the commanders and the place, the bunks, the cook house, the parade square and the surrounding. Till we meet again.

Hopefully can post up some pictures soon.

Eve of CNY not feeling well, followed by few days of feverish temperature till I book in back, chiong the SIT test. Thankfully everything went on smoothly, though feeling quite tired. But didn't get to really enjoy CNY, no CNY goodies, no soft drinks, didn't visit a lot of relatives(which means lesser hong bao income).

This week was a tiring week. Went field camp, overall quite okay, but i don't like it. Luckily didn't rain.

Book out on Friday night with civilian clothes for the first time, feeling is good. Went chill with friends immediately.

Went watch "CJ7" just now, finally get to watch it, the show not too bad. Now looking forward to watch "Ah Long Pte Ltd", hopefully can watch it next week. Meet Wilson for dinner at Wood restaurant at Vivocity, where Terence is working. Ate claypot rice and shared a bottle of 1L ice water. It is known as FIJI water. The label states that FIJI water is from don't know from isolated island, cost $10 per bottle.It taste like the same as the normal ice water. Claypot rice is another killer, first time eating a 28 bucks claypot rice!

17 days more to POP. Looking forward to this 2 and a half weeks, faster clear all things and prepare for POP.

Command school or not?

Enlisted for nearly 1 month already, initially was a bit not use to it i guess. First 2 weeks confinement, everyone was like counting down everyday since around day 2 or day 3? 16 days confinement instead of others who only have 14 to 15 days, though is 1 day different, but then to us, 1 day is a lot. Book out usually have around 20 to 30 plus hours, so every minutes and seconds seems very precious.

Happy Chinese New Year to all chinese. May all have a prosperous year at the year of rat. For me, was having high fever at CNY eve, as high as 40 degree celsius. I was wondering if it's a good thing to fall sick at this time.

They always ask which unit we want to go, i have no idea yet. Now is almost have way through to POP. Just hope every thing goes on smoothly.

New year celebration at bochun's house. Puke a lot. lol.

New year resolution? World peace, good health, everybody's fine, more money, better prospect and everything goes smoothly.

Enlisted tomorrow morning, hope everything goes on smoothly.

70 cents today.

4 more days to year 2008!

Festive season sucks without cash.

Last Friday 20 cents, yesterday 10 cent. This month is like a month of money-picking month. Let's see if I can accumulate a dollar by the end of December.

Life is still the same, not been training these period of time. Just not motivated enough.

Some people are ambitious, so they aim for something and work hard to achieve it. So does working hard means that you will definitely achieve what you want?

Happy Birthday Irvin and Bo Han.

Thanks to Winsor's blog for this melody.


Title of the piano piece:
Back Home

Another 20 cents today.

So where is the hardest wall in the whole wide world that I can go bang my head against it?

Apple Strudel


That day was complaining that I was broke, I managed to pick up 10 cents on the bus stop. Yesterday was 20 cents on the bus!! hahaha... so what's next? lol.

I was craving for apple strudel for damn long. The last time I had it was year 2003. That time my secondary school had moved to a new location, then 2 bus stops away there is this Renaldo's Apple Strudel shop. That was my first time tasting apple strudel. Great taste! Eat it with the crumps all over the table.haha!

4 years later, which was yesterday, I finally had another try of apple strudel. It was Ritz's Apple Strudel this time at Bugis. Of course I can't say which is better, the taste I had 4 years ago cannot remember already. Apple strudel is really nice. Other flavour such as durian, mango strawberry also available. Interested parties can jio me for apple strudel someday!! lol..

"Yes, yes y'all
we don't stop
Get creative, can do, rock on!

Yes, yes y'all
we don't stop
Get connected worldwide, rock on!"

Some negative comment regarding this MDA rap.Well, I think that it is a good one. They are really cool people and daring. Those are the senior management people, yet they are still willing to shoot this rap, I think that they deserve a round of applause already. Just imagine that you are now the senior management, are you willing to rap it? Do you even dare to do it? Rap is another language to connect to more people out there. I think it is working quite well.

They rocks~~~

historical landmark?

My first interaction with my washing machine...

First time washing my clothes using the washing machine. It seems 'new' to me through it has been there for few years already. 2 baskets of clothes are waiting for me to wash them, firstly put water, secondly, put detergent, lastly press here and there and let it wash by itself. hahaha... Well, washing clothes is not as hard as I thought. After washing, I do have a sense of satisfaction =D

Next, should be learning to cook.lol.

Rainy session now, no sun, no white cloud. Rain too much also sian. Just bring back some sunny days can?

Finally receive my enlistment notice stating where I will be going. Well, 1 month plus more to go. No mood to train up. Recently have been kind of broke, god is kind la, I manage to pick up 10 cent today.

2nd driving practical lesson, get to make the car move. Driving is fun.

Hong Yi told me the picture is a historical landmark, which has got to do with WW2, hmm...to me is just another old house, maybe by going in will have a better concept and image of the house.

Jia Fuu: Got girlfriend now?
Wei Jie: No
Jia Fuu: Why don't get one? TP so many...

To get a girlfriend got so easy de ah? lol!!!

Happy December!~~~

Now is 1st Dec 2007, 0045h. If you ask me where was I at the 1st second when the clock strike 12 at this brand new month, I just gonna say I was at the escalator coming down from Tanah Merah MRT station, counting down with Hui Kiat and Hui San.

So where were you at 0000h on 1st Dec 2007?

5 national dragonboaters who went to race in Cambodia and died there. I believe Singaporeans have been watching out for this news closely these few days. It also hit the headlines on the newspaper.

Seriously, it saddens me. Though I am not close with anyone of them, but somehow i just can't help feeling sad. Seeing familiar faces in kallang or race site, and now they are gone just like that. Seeing the newspaper reporting on the news these few days, showing their pictures on the newspaper, i just don't know what is the word to describe the feeling. It is really an unexpected incident. People just gone like that. I believe all of the dragonboaters out there may also feel sad. They are so near to the pontoon already, yet so far.

Life is unexpected. People whom you see most of the time may just gone like that. Cherish them well before it's too late.

Rest in peace, the 5 national rowers.

Final Theory Result

Shi Han and Aloy told me not to check your answers after you have attempt the questions on Final Theory Test, because usually the 1st answer that you give should be the more accurate one. Therefore, i heed their advice this time and try to do it just one time without checking again. I had completed all the 50 questions within 15 to 20 minutes, but I just heck care and press the 'End Test' button. The result came out. "Pass." I was happy but not to the extreme type, compared to the 1st attempt if I had pass, I would be even more happy. Just don't know why, perhaps I was tired at that moment. Well, starting practical lesson soon. Wish me good luck =)

Result of Singapore River Regatta 2007 Grand Final

Result of the Singapore River Regatta 2007, Grand Final. Hope that TPDB can achieve something next year.

Happy Deepavali...

This reminds me of a secondary school friend. Her name is Deepali. When ask why or how she got the name, if not wrong, she say she was born 1 day before Deepavali. If I was born 1 day before Hari Raya or Chinese New Year, what will be the best name to be called?

TPDB team A 2007

Like what I said earlier on, life is unexpected.

Unexpected situation started 3 days before regatta, when I was transferred from boat B to boat A, because one of them is sick. Training for this race is quite alright, especially the last week before race. I think it goes the same for most of the team. Using lighter boat this year, so different experience.

Day one of race is the heats of opens and tertiary category. We started our day with the opens heats, and both of our teams managed to get into semi-finals. However, tertiary didn't manage to get in to finals.

Day two of race, team A's semi heats was a very tough one. Nevertheless, we managed to get into the grand finals. Long hours of waiting for the last event, it's the most important race, event 60, the grand final. I believe this event is the most exciting one. Lane 1 NP, Lane 2 RP, Lane 3 NUS, Lane 4 TP, Lane 5 NP alumni, 5 boats were getting ready for this important moment. Slowly, all boats were getting in lane, coxswain holding the rope and rowers staying focus. Drummer were trying to get the boat into the starting line, it was a moment of silence by then. "Are you ready?", shouted the official with his loud hailer. "Attention..", paddles were already up to paddle as hard as possible for the first stroke, heart rate was pounding faster then usual. *air horn*. Race has started, all the boats were trying their best to row and surge the boat as fast as possible to reach for the ending point. The boat pass by one point to another, our mind still focusing what we need to do. Everything was fine and steady, and now towards the ending point, a last charge was given, we row with all our strength, no reserve. The boat cross the ending point, with 4 other boats also crossing the point almost at the same time. It was a close fight. We went back to the pontoon and get back to the shore while waiting anxiously for the results to be announced. Result shows that TP gets 4th. Ya, we didn't win any medal. However, this was one of the best set we row. We have no regrets already. Most of them agree that it was one of out best set, so though it's just within milliseconds away from the medal, we were still feel a sense of achievement at that moment, as getting into grand final in opens category is one of our objective being met. We are not there yet. I believe TP will continue to soar even greater heights in future, same goes with the girls team. We did it before, we know we can do it again.

TP ARE YOU READY?

I had a dream few days ago. How I wish it was a real thing happening to me. When I woke up, I think I still had the smile on my face. But when come to reality, it's not real after all. Well, at least I am happy for that moment. Will dream ever comes true?

Victory dinner at techno? OMG!!! no way man..no matter how much chances are there, still gonna try...try and try..

Fail my FTT at my 1st attempt, i thought I was ready lor....but..haiz..next FTT on 15/11/07, I freaking gonna pass this time.

Next week O level English and Regatta. Lai ahz!!

I am officially graduate from polytechnic on 21st oct 2007. So what's my status now?
Occupation:??

300 seems to be a sensitive number on this day, 21/10.

Happy birthday to Aloysius, Audrey Amelia, Hong Yi, Ying Haw.

Seeing friends, secondary school friends driving, suddenly feel that they have grown up a lot. Perhaps the 'seh' is in them, makes them look very adult. I have been dragging it, now then want to start to chiong. FTT next week, hope to pass it for the 1st attempt so that I can really chiong it before going NS.

After training, went to buy 2 birthday presents for Connie and Siew Hoon respectively. After which, meet up Terence and headed to Pasir Ris costa sand chalet. We went to Siew Hoon's first at about 6.45pm to put down my belongings, awhile later, went to Connie's chalet which is few blocks away. We headed back to the first chalet again, and this time, more people such as Chu Li, Bing Wen arrived. We enjoyed the food and talk about what we have been doing recently. This kind of bring me back to our secondary school memories, when we all first met in Secondary one. Most of us were classmates during Secondary one. Reminiscing what we did last time, it's indeed memorable. Yet today, I am attending 2 of my schoolmates' 21st birthday celebration.

At 8pm, Wilson have reached Connie's chalet. Terence and I thus went over. I had my second round of food there. While waiting for cutting of cakes(which both are cutting at 9pm), we chatted to kill time. At 9pm, after some photo taking and cake cutting session, we had out serving of cake and rush over to Siew Hoon's chalet for her cake cutting session. Luckily we made it in time. After that, headed home with Bing Wen.

Today was a tiring day.

No one is perfect in this world, so what rights do we have to condemn others?

Team chalet on 25/09 was quite a success. It was also mid-autumn festival. No moon cakes and lantern, but there is hard liquor and poker cards accompanying the guys throughout the night. The food from the caterer also not too bad, but the food like not enough. Almost the whole team attended the chalet, kind of a bonding session also. Some can even gamble up to 13 hours! Hope to have such gathering next time.

Attended the NPCC award dinner thing at traders hotel on 28/09, the food was yummy..lol..got shark fins, chicken etc etc. But at the end of the dinner, I think suffered from indigestion.

Attended Terence's 21st birthday chalet, a lot of people, but only some that I know.

Found a driving instructor introduced by Aaron, not sure if he is good, but I will pass FTT before going for practical lessons. FTT on 22/10. Less than 2 weeks' time, please let me pass at my 1st attempt. Next is the 'O' level English examination on 29/10, please let me pass as it is my many attempts already..lol..

Meet up with my poly classmates on Wednesday as Kai Yong is going in on Monday. We had hans for dinner, not too bad la, a bit like home-made type. Had fish n chips, but the soup was damn watery.

By the way, finally received my letter yesterday, but was told to go for another medical checkup. Sian.. go so far somemore 8.30am got to reach. So I still don't know where I will be going. 2 more days Kai Yong, Andy, Sean and Tortai going in...

Tomorrow 2 birthday chalets!!! Both also at Pasir Ris costa sand, but the thing is, both cake cutting time at 9pm!! So what am I suppose to do man?? Somemore 2 presents when I am quite broke now? =x

Rowing left side is a challenge, I shall continue to work hard on it.

Master Series next week, Regatta 23 days more.

Went to visit Wen Bin after one year, wonder how is he now...

"Academic Status: COMPLETED COURSE OF STUDY FOR THE DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY"

After 3 years plus of education in polytechnic, finally got this status. However, not offically graduate yet. In the end, it still does not meet up the standard I want. =)

More and more people are leaving, hate to hear or see this happening. So, who's next? They came and return their stuffs yesterday, meaning that there is no room for negotiation already.

Sava Sprint 2007, as usual, the strongest overseas team win it all again. They are actually very friendly group of people. Till we meet again.

Went to Terence's birthday chalet on 15/09, his 21st birthday, was expecting a lot of people from BDS, but it turn out that we are actually minority. But still meet us some of my ex-classmate there.

Seeing some of the guys having their POP on last Wednesday already, time flies, 2 months had passed. Some will be going in on 15th Oct, less than 1 month's time. I am anxious!!!

My life now is without any goal...=(

Yesterday transform the 6 meeting rooms into normal rooms back within 8 hours, a bit of sense of achievement. Been scrubbing the metal bins for the previous 2 days, my hands are with the lemon-eze, the skin of my left palm is peeling off . ZZzzz...

Today English 'O' level oral, think gone case again. Picture description and conversation sucks. Tomorrow is weekend and no training!! hoohoo!!

NS letter, please come to my mail box soon ok? I can't wait to see you...

I am really getting sick of working now. Don't feel like going tomorrow. Really feel reluctant. How?

Master Series 3 today, juniors in the heats, not bad man, they make it to the semi-finals. Feel happy for them. But we take over from semi-finals. In semi-finals, meet up strong teams, so position we didn't get very good results, make it to minor finals. In the end, got 1st. Though is minor finals, but the team is really high in morale when the boat cross the finishing line. Laugher and cheering were immediately let out. New timing record has also been clocked. This feeling has been lost for quite some time already. After race, went to Tampines Mall for lunch, including juniors, so the group was quite big, think is like first time so big? After that, gossip session aka chilling session!!! The feeling of achieving something is really great. What we achieve today: Hard cover card holder!! Race so hard just to get a card holder. hahaa...See ya 2 weeks later!~Really enjoyed today.

Last week was a shag week... 1st day, using the name tag 'Flora' for a few hours, hopefully no one has been paying attention to my name tag. I realized around 90% of the people in the department are not local. =X National Day celebration show this year seems to be not as exciting as last time, a bit disappointed. Marina Bay is indeed too small for the NDP. Had Fish n Co on Friday, tried the fish and chips for the 1st time, it's nice!!! But the portion like not enough? It's monday again!! Today is the slackest day because really nothing much to do. 24 hours a day is really not enough.

August babies a lot this month, have been chiong-ing birthday parties for 2 sataurdays, 1 more for this coming sataurday. Master Series this coming Sunday..again..

10-men crew PA race at Singapore River. Not too bad, got a bronze in tertiary events. After that went home. Went out to pasar malam at Bedok interchange before heading to Bedok 85 market for dinner. During dinner talk a lot about unit stuff, hai..nothing to elaborate also. Anyway, 3 more weeks to master series.=)

Suppose to go for the YiLiang prize presentation(don't know what prize) at Raffle Hotel, however, due to unforeseen circumstances, did not go in the end. Anyway, congrats YiLiang!!

Before that, went to temple with Adrian for returning of prayer, then have KFC. It's a sinful meal again. After that, went back school. Didn't see the bus, then not going already, then slack in school. Walk around the school like some sort of freshies, as though first time in school, rather idiotic. The school is a boring place.

Friday went for area 10 ATC 2007. This shall be my last ATC already. First day was the slackest due to delay and cancel of some activities. Sleep for less than 2 hours? Day 2 was the most tiring day, with all the activity cycle, but also the most enjoyable one, because got campfire. Day 3, the mood to go home and have a good rest, and also departing with those fellow area 10 CIs. Whole camp was sleeping less than 5 hours? But it was definitely a fun one. Will miss wearing the maroon area shirt, the campsite, the campfire etc etc...

The PUB rowing show at Marina Bay was fun! Even though the main objective is not met, but we had a great time rowing and having fun. Having to row left again is tiring. The food there is good.

My back is aching!! argH!!!

Rest for sometime after race, looking forward to the next training. Perhaps no one will know how much it hurts without falling. But the problem is, one must know what's the root of the problem and the reason of failure. Hope this failure is not wasted, buck up guys!!

Dinner after race, like not very worth it? I didn't get to try the fried rice at all!! hahaa...and the potato is making me feeling sick.

Bowl on Saturday at textile center, gonna close down soon, but the rate was damn cheap.

I am sick again...

幸福是什么?

Area 10 LMSC 2007 on 20th June to 22nd June, went for it to help out. 3 days of the course, quite enjoyable and also a bonding session. After that, went for the chalet a while at Aloha Changi. as usual, big and nice and deserted.

POL-ITE race 2007 held at Bedok Reservior on last Saturday, 23/06/07. It is an one and only race set among the polytechnics and ITE team. We managed to get 3rd in this race, Congrats!~ And also not forgetting the girls team, who get 1st again in this year's race. Cheers!~

June race in 5 more days. How much difference we can make is up to us. In 5 days' time, it's time to show what we are made of. Keep morale high!!

It's really sucks to do something which you don't feel like doing.

16 June 2007, the expiry date for my 3 years of CIship. I did learnt something from the course throughout these years, but still, I still prefer to be a follower.

Had my fitness test on Thursday, quite okay with the result I guess, but still got 1 fail, which is sit-up. But 47 this number is the most I did so far. hahaa..therefore, i still make impove =). After that, I fall sick again.(Same as last year, also this period sick! Damn!!)

Some sad news also in the team. Hope that those people will get over will it.

5 more days to POL-ITE race, please let me get well soon, and also to those people who are currently sick.

Remember, respect your opponent! We can do it!

Can I have the number of the counsellor which pin on the SAA notice board?

"I am a First-Aider, I can help!".

3 full day of first aid course has ended. Went for this course with Sean and Ze Feng. Have to wake up damn early to attend, feel kind of tired these 3 days. The class comprises of around 20 plus people, with a mixture of secondary school kids and members of public. Curse those kids in the class, was super noisy throughout this course, majority of them are secondary 1 students. Most of the time really feel like using the bandage to stuff it into their mouth.

The course was quite fun, did learn something new. To chiong the whole book in 2 days is like mental training.

Today is the test day. First was the theory paper, followed by practical. A pass is a must in both area, however, after finishing, think that I did a lot of them wrong. While waiting for the theory results, she says there is a bad news!! 2 failure in the class.. I was damn worried at that moment, think the heart rate is go up to 200 beats in a minute lor. But thankfully, I passed! Getting so nervous is actually a very tiring process.

Proceed with the practical test, the examiner is 73 years old, still contributing to the Red Cross. When he stepped in, he was really looking damn fierce, especially when he started to test on those kids, the 3 of us like were already planning of a re-test date already. He doesn't compromise standard. However, due to some unforeseen circumstances, we found out that he is actually a very humorous old man who stick on his principle and his stand. He taught us some new things within that 2 hours, which was something not taught previously.

Finally, we passed the test.