2008 is gone in a blink of an eye

Starting a brand new year is good, because we can have new resolutions for it. When we fulfill our resolutions, we will have a fulfilling and happy life ahead.

I’ve been blog hopping around these few days and realise that everyone is excited about writing down their new year resolutions, and most of them have already done it. But for me, i choose to reflect myself in 2008, everything.

First on the list, I’m glad that I’ve manage to graduate from poly with satisfying results. Although I screw up somewhere in Year 2 which cause my GPA to quite a but, but still i did not regret what I’m studying in RP. If i were in other courses, i don’t think I will have so much fun. Working in studios, filming my very own short film, creating an art installation, learning many things about the film industry, and of cause there are too many to be listed down here. Indeed, this is one step in life that I’ve never regret.

2nd.
Joining the Republic Polytechnic Student Council. It’s probably one of the best experience other then studying in RP. Working together with friends you have worked with for the past 2 years is really enjoying, plus the endless meetings and discussion almost everyday after lesson. Indeed it’s stress, tiring, and most of the time I wish i could get out of it asap. But eventually I manage to complete the task, and events are successful. In the process, nothing is more happy then seeing what you planned is carried out nicely. The illegal staying in school and trying to get out the sight of security guards is fun, yet scary. The mad rush 1 day before the actual event is extremely insane, everyone stay awoke until the next day, probably getting 1- 2 hours of rest before the sun comes out, and then we proceed to our event. All these are things that I won’t forget.

3rd.
Being a student adviser for Rexaz. I’m glad that coach gave me this appointment, and up till now there’s still not successor for this post and i don’t know why. Rexaz is like another group of friends which consist of 95% girls,. Although I’m not very close to everyone, but I’ve enjoy working with the committee with camps and outings. In fact, none of this could be completed with me alone, and I’m glad that they are with me and working towards a common goal, to make things happen. I’m feel as if I’m the big brother there, because most of there are younger than me, which is a must for me to take care of them.

4th.
Relationship with God. Frankly speaking, it’s probably one of the worse in my 7 years in Christ. I’ve been skipping a lot and not going church. Reading the bible and praying is not sufficient, but I tried to maintain my image as a Christian as much as possible. I need to buck up a lot on this point.

5th.
Family matters. It’s true that there is still no improvement between my dad and mum, but there also no changes between them. It’s good in a way, at least it could maintain that way. If possible, I hope there could be improvement between them. Who don’t want to have a happy family? When i see other people’s family outside having fun and all, I’m actually very happy for them. But too bad, my dad doesn’t know how to be a good dad and husband, so i had to suck thumb.

6th.
National service. Although I can’t change the fact the I’m in Pes C and there is still a hole in my ear drum, I can only suck thumb. I wanted to enter OCS, but too bad I do not have such fate. Armored technician is not a bad vocation after all, training might be tough, but that’s what make us tough, and tough man last longer.

And now are the miscellaneous stuffs:

Brother(blood bro) – I’ve see improvement in him, especially him going church. That really makes me happy.
Brothers – Awesome buddies, the Genting trip has brought us closer.
Girlfriend – No luck. As i was saying, Ms Lady Luck is not on my side! No rush man.
Financially – Other than earning a total of $10,107.50 after graduation, others still sucks. Especially the NS pay.
Maturity – In the thinking aspect, I think I’ve grow quite a lot. But still, some habits still remain.
Dance – B-boying and Hiphop is super cool, but then i pick up too late to explore in these area. Crap?
Basketball – Other then playing for Tampines North as a captain, there’s not much achievement from me.

8 more hours to 2009. Enjoy the last moments of 2008 while you can!

Tiring day

Anyways, stay in was like 90% ok, but still need to get through our wing OC to confirm whether can we stay in or not. Crap man. Plus our wing, we had to lot loads of homework such as doing posters. I’m on second thoughts whether or not to stay in if we still get this much of work for the next 3 months.

Tml booking in and out in civilian clothes, i can finally sit and sleep on train with ease. Wahaha!

Good day

Remember the personal profile test that i mention last week? Crap, it’s for choosing team leaders and followers. I was Eagle/Dove, but they took the Eagle and made me the leader. Wth

But then again, it’s not that bad either. I get to be a leader again, like what I wanted to be. Most importantly, I think God knows what i wanted and He has given me this chance. Our OC talked to us today about OETI and being in armored wing, which i think it motivates me quite a bit.

Infantry? There are plenty of them in the army. Commandos, Guards, Rangers, you name it. Those vocations that requires people to chiong sua are good, and of coz the elites of the army. But talking about armored technician, I can tell you that it’s only my vocation that’s learning and doing it. That makes us a valuable asset in the army, which is an extremely cool fact.

Stay in approval, and tomorrow we will be going to our bunk to take a look. 4 people per bunk, and we will move in next year which will come in a few more days. LOL!

I like my OC, my commanders, my wing mates. Frankly speaking, I’m starting to love my vocation. =)

Anyways, Happy Birthday Merlinder! We are of the same age now! Wakakaka

Caoz

Post Christmas event

Attended my Church’s post Christmas event today, and I did receive some small gifts from those sweet people. And i feel quite awkward because I’m receiving and not giving. I thought it was like a service and din except to be some post Christmas event. Crap

After MIA-ing from church so long and going back today, I’ve find a lot people has already grown taller, prettier, and better. The last time i saw them they were like kids, and now they are look like secondary school kids. Other then that, I’ve lots of catching ups to do. Going back after MIA so long is really good, because they will see the difference in you and vice versa.

Thinking about it, going church = spend less. That’s something good for me. =)

Weekends =)

My Dad dotes my brother more than me, which i think is a good sign because at least i know he still cares about his son. As for me, I actually don’t give a dam* about it. I’m already a grown up and started to get less dependent on him except on the monthly handphone and internet bills. So other then that, I’m ok with it.

Anyways, application for stay in camp is more or less approved. I’m glad that there are people from my wing who also opted for stay in too. Some says that I’m crazy, but 8am – 5pm doesn’t really sounds good for me. Waking up early and spending more money during weekdays is definitely a no-no, as for now.

2009 is coming soon, Kk and I  got to plan something on that day for us, brothers to hang out. At least it’s not like some empty talks and lies like last Christmas Eve.

Pui

Ip Man

Caught Ip Man with some of my cell group members at Cineleisure. Indeed it’s a good show, all the punches and fly kicks is awesome. But i think it should be rated NC 16 because it contain violence, but then it was PG. Wth

But still, this is a must watch movie, and I don’t mind watching it again. =)

Turning in soon, tml waking up at 0530. =(

Christmas Eve =)

Lol, Singapore spent so much money on the Singapore Flyer, and yet they encounter so much problems after they started operation. But it’s none of my business since I don’t really fancy a ride on it.

Anyways, caught The day the Earth stood still with Mk, Jason, Kk, Terence, Magdalene and JM at PS for the night. Our plans was actually to pub but due to some miscommunication we ended up watching the movie instead. I guess the moral of the movie is quite obvious, that we humans are destroying the Earth. It’s only until that when we are on the verge of destruction, then we will start doing something about it. So how true is this? We can answer this ourselves.

I did this Personal profile test this morning in my camp, and it’s to see what kind of animal and personality you are. And this is what I’ve gotten:

I was like one of the 8 people out of 55 people who have gotten 2 animals. Cool yeah?

Anyways, Merry Christmas to everyone out there. =)
~Peace

xiong vocation

Other then Pes C who passed our BMT and posted here, there are actually Pes A, B and BP people who are posted here too. Some of them  OOT from their BMT, and i’m shocked to see people from SAFTI MI and Commando Camp posted here too.

I’ve realise that my wing is one of the xiong-est out of the 3 wings in my vocation.

But I’m glad that my commanders and enchiks are really good.

Thank God

Anyways, I’m still deciding whether to stay in or not. Spending $111 on bus/mrt concession monthly is not a small sum for me.

SAF OETI

Maintenance & Engineering Support

Ayer Rajah Camp isn’t really that far from my house, and I’m really glad. Then that means i’ll have to purchase concession which is $111 for both MRT and Bus. Crap.

Oh yeah, I’ve also volenteered myself for overseas training to Brunei for 12 months, but it’s up to them whether I will get selected or not depending on my performance in my unit. Other then that, I’ll also get a oversea monthly allowance of $1k plus. That’s a plus point for me. Thinking back again, 1 year is really long and I’ll probably lose contact with some friends.

But who cares? I’m not tied down by a girlfriend or business or anything big. As for my family, I’ll see first.

Single-hood ftw

it’s over

Finally block leave is over, and I’m looking forward for my new beginning in army.
I guess I’ll need to go back to the past, eating wholemeal bread and milk every morning.

How i wish mine was a stay in unit, seriously.