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?