Monday, August 29, 2005 


30 SCE - S2 dept. (and a few others) Posted by Picasa

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A rare chance.. Posted by Picasa

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..and rich too. >< Posted by Picasa

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BBQ at a friend's house.. man it's huge Posted by Picasa

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Thursday, August 25, 2005 

>.<

I think I need a temper check. Maybe my dad is right about me inheriting the short-fuse-syndrome from his side. I nearly got into a fight with this indian bunkmate of mine. He actually taunted me to hit him after all the tongue lashing we exchanged just because he can't be bothered to do area cleaning as he wouldn't be involved in the stand by bed. Grr... Just that close to probably getting court mashalled too.

Thailand calls. 14th to 28th Novemeber. I hope to be updated on it soon. So far it's still quite vague regarding what my role there will be.

Well, I've 13.5 days of off and 6.5 of leave to clear by the end of this yr. Gotta start planning my clearance soon..that's if the new S2 isn't such an asshole not to let us clear. I'm gonna miss Lta Danny.. urghz, he's so flexible with us clearing our offs. Should I go on 4 days week all the way till the end of the year.. or clear almost 1 month of off in October - December. Decisions decisions..would it be wise to go for a nice long break but suffer the aftermath of having to return to camp and getting used to camp life once more? In any case, my leave will definately mean at least a week of overseas trip! I'd better start flippin' some travel brochures.

Sick now, yet COS (again) tomorrow morning. May just get some sympathy, and I can indirect blast the CSM for instilling so much fear in his men that even if they are sick, none of them dare to change their duties. ^^


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Thursday, August 18, 2005 

Unbelievable... strike 4!

Once again the SAF doesn't seem to suprise me. So Thursday and Friday are off, as instructed by my S2. (before he left for delta on monday :( ) And so we'd arranged to go out on Friday. And Yuan Hwa and Jit are on off on Thursday.. so we could all go out too. Who else but none other that the bastardy CSM had to strike again once NDP was over. Apart from throwing another COS duty to me.. mind you, I've done TWO last month while others have only ONE both months.. on the 29th. Due to my medical appointment, I've no choice but to request I change my dates. If giving me an extra duty for no reason isn't bad enough, he had to unreasonably force me to take Thursday's COS... and threatened that any further changes will result in 7 extras. Typical asshole CSM. One who just flares up, pick on men, and never listen to reasoning. Such 'hokkien peng' always believe that so long they have the authority, they're right. (Just see how they cower in fear when they see officers. fucker) Thanks to these people, some other country could just attack us when he's in a foul mood, and the battalion would just implode on its own cause the crazy CSM would be too busy 'fking' his COS or someone else than to be concerned about the imminent danger.

Total bullshit man. I just feel so fking victimized by this son of a bitch. Which toe of his did I step on? Is he picking on me or just pure coincidence? I mean hey.. if I'm gonna do TWO duties a month for 3 consecutive months, and there are others who only do one.. so over a period of 3 months, wouldn't it be the same if I said I signed 3 extras for no damn reason? Bastiage. Told my dad about this. He wasn't too happy, but he still gave me a talking to, saying that I should be more tolerant. He'll be gone soon, either that, or I'll be going.. sooner or later. He says this service, no matter how bad, isn't a job. And if I am gonna be spoilt now, how am I supposed to cope in the workforce where I just can't quit a job due to oppression.

Maybe he's right. I know I hate the damn CSM and everyday I hope that he disappears. Maybe I'm spoilt too. Yes I've seen much in the army, but I am not able to tolerate such unfairness when I'm on the receiving end.. not for long at least. Jit's been able to tolerate his crazy CO too, and his weekends constantly being in jeopardy. My concerns would just be peanuts to him. Anyway, 9 months later, as my dad suggested too, I should write a letter up to the perm sec of def. mentioning this fking CSM and how his damn attitude and 'professionalism' affected not only me, but fellow NSFs. A letter to literally 'fuck him up and make him think twice' and 'shrink his damn balls and have him worry about his career'.

Oh well, at the end of all this, it's still a COS tomorrow. I guess I'll just grit my teeth and bear in mind "he who laugh first, laugh last". One day... I'll jolly well get my revenge on that poor sod and have him pissing in his pants worrying about how's his daugther gonna pay her sch bills. Bitch.

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Sunday, August 14, 2005 

was a nice saturday after 2 months

I'm glad I'd manage to meet all my close friends yesterday. Pity Yieng couldn't make it, or it'll be 'all'. Saturday sure did make up for the boring off I had on Friday. Standard meeting up with the gang @ TCC, Nafa. Proceeded to SLS to check out digicams which Grace was interested to buy. Gave my 2 cents worth too. I kinda miss photography after all these years.. hopefully I'll be able to go on another phototaking outing soon enough. ;) Then it was onto meeting KT to celebrate her VERY belated birthday.. It wasn't much of a celebration tho, apart from not giving any present, it was more of a fooling around (meaning idiotic behavior, no hanky panky) outing. Never did I behave to childishly in years! Ouch, so reminded me of sec 1. It almost seemed I lost control of myself. Nonetheless I'm glad there're still people around whom I can feel so comfortable with acting like a kid (lol).

Almost done with my driving lessons now. Just lack the evaluation. Which would probably take place next lesson in September. A long way to go before my test in October. *Keeps his fingers crossed to be able to drive by the end of the year* Spent almost $1000 already. I hope I don't need to spend anymore.

Has been a long time since I've booked in on Sunday night too. Back to the 5 days work week after not having to see my camp since the friday before last. Back to stay-in-office-do-nothing-and-run-every-alternate-days lifestyle. ><
I've been in the army for nearly 16 months now.. over 9 months to ORD. A loong 9 months to go. I guess I could only start counting the dates to ORD onces Christmas is over. And till then, I'll count the dates to Christmas. :P

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Friday, August 12, 2005 

Strike 3!

Ever got the feeling of not being able to control your life? I thought those days in army are over. In a short span of 2 weeks, the goddamn SAF gave me off, then cancelled it just a couple of days beforehand. What's better, they think about it and decide to give you the off anyway (the day before). Alright, I shouldn't be complaining, should I? But hey, I rather NOT get the off and take it some other day. It's just so sickening to happily make an appointment with someone to go out with.. only to cancel it again. THRICE. And when the off is 'confirmed given', no one would be free. And thus I spend my goddamn off day rotting at home. I might just well rot in camp. Blasted idiotic regulars.
This just in, another last minute notice that wants us to head to marina bay this sunday morning. And guess what, I've driving lessons which I can't cancel(it's school, it takes 2 days to notify them of a cancellation). So here I am, spending $60 to go for a wonderful division family day (which you don't take your family along), ON A SUNDAY..

Thank you SAF.

Well, my mom told me that my grandmother has sort of given away her 'family treasure' or rather, whatever belonging she has. It seems as if she's ready to go. I really wonder how it feels like when a person reaches that stage in life.. feeling as if your life essence is being drawn away from you with every breath you take. Then you'll worry about the afterlife, and when you will pass into it. Freaky eh. I believe my grandma is fine at the moment and she ought to recover soon enough. But it still freaks me out to see a person somewhat preparing for her time to come. >.<

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Thursday, August 11, 2005 

NDP's over~

I guess I've reached the mid point of unit life during my course of National service. =\ NDP's over. And along with it is a phase in which my dept is led by fantastic officers. The new S2 coming over is probably Lee Wee from RTW, and he's a complete prick. Not gonna have any hopes of being treated the same way as how Cpt Kenneth treats us now. Together with our 'beloved' Tsai, I just can't see how the bunch of us are gonna ORD in peace. blah. Plus the Ops in November just wouldn't be a thing to look forward to if we're gonna be led by these 2. :(
On the bright side, the CSM's leaving. For at least 3 months. I hope he won't be back. Friday's off has been taking back thanks to him. Stupid mofo wants us to do sai kang again. Just gonna take it as the last errand I'll run for him. ><

Spent my off today staying rather close to home. Not that I've anyone to go out with anyway. Pretty sad. I might need to widen my social circle soon. Went back to my changi house in the afternoon to visit my grandmother who was just discharged of hospital. Seems much better as of now. My parents employed a maid to look after her too, mm. Poor maid, single child of her family, having to come all the way here just to work. And the job she's doing is definately what I can't do, despite me not being far from her age. Can't imaging myself knowing how to sponge an eldery, take constant care of him/her, feed, etc. Probably why I respect nurses too. Would anyone dare to touch, let alone bathe or help with the passing of motion of a sickened eldery, moreorever one with skin diseases or whatsoever. =
I miss my old house. Found a rooster and a hen in my backyard, and i've no idea how they got there. Maybe they'll be a small bunch of chicks the next time I return. heh. Barren is the land too. I could still remember the jackfruit tree, mango tree, avacado plant, chilli padi plant, lime plant, custard apple tree, jambu (waterapple) tree, papaya tree, etc, when I was still a little kid staying there. Reminiscence of my childhood..each time I return there. So much have changed since I moved out 8 years ago. No longer am I the small boy who sleeps on his parent's lap, run about in the backyard, playing with a remote control car/plane, or cycle around the neighbourhood and chasing the breadman who comes at 7:15 sharp every weeknight. Now I'm a grown up teenager whose academic resulsts have taken a drastic change for the worse, a son who let his parents down and forcing them to nag and frown - a sight which is seldom seen when I was young, and an computer-freak who games each time he gets a chance.

Memories.. some of which like these.. I would always want to keep.

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..finally the end of NDP 05 Posted by Picasa

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..which resulted in this flamin thingy fallin on my head Posted by Picasa

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Nice fireworks.. Posted by Picasa

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Sunday, August 07, 2005 

I found this funny..

so, as I was having a parade tomorrow, I had to cut my hair today. Guess what.. while lost in thoughts about my bearings (hair, nails, etc), I asked the hair dresser who was tending to my hair, "Do you guys shave?", while stroking my beard wondering if it would cost more to rid it.
It wasn't until a few seconds later when I realised what the hell I've just asked. No wonder she paused before saying "no, we don't do that here". Mmm, I wonder :P

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Monday, August 01, 2005 


And I wish I could have a toilet like that =\ Posted by Picasa

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Blurred view of p. plaza from the hotel room Posted by Picasa

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Some picture hung in the hotel room. Don't get it tho Posted by Picasa

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Two couples? haw haw. Barely forcing a smile after a loooooong day Posted by Picasa

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stupid army

Yay. Joy thanks to idiots in the SAF who screw up so many things with 1 week to go to NDP. 80k funpacks not packed, maybe 10k access passes to re-do. What the hell for? And poor NSFs like us are to work their sorry arses at the expense of the idiotic pricks up there that just can't stop making fkin stupid mistakes at their level. Sometimes I wonder why do such assholes get the pay that deserve, and never seem to be able to do things right the 1st time. We on the other hand, are the damn pawns of the SAF who get measy pay and slog it out. Doing our nation a service? My arse. More like helping incompetent people of the government sector draw their high salaries..which happen to be taxpayers money.

No off tomorrow, bah. Gonna have to head back to camp to help a 30 yr old miser climb the pitiful SAF hierachy and have a slightly bigger portion of our taxpayer's money in which my parents just so happen to be oh-so-willing contributors. :)

Mon to Wed will be funpacking crap.. helping Bravo(Thank you so much, just how the f*** can you miss out 80000 funpacks) do their sai kang.
And say if the printing for the passes is done by Thurs, I suppose it'll be another 24/7 pass making session which may jeopardize my off of Thurs..or early bookout on Fri. Pfft. Just hope there's still a chance of celebrating KT's bday..w/out having it belated.

My Grandma's in hospital too. Just had her operation on the lower colon due to colon cancer. Was really worried about her. But as of now, her reports seem good, no need for the bag. Tho she looks rather frail, dried lips, etc. :( I hope she recovers soon. Parents got a maid to look after her now. How fragile life is, especially when you're old. *sigh* Could still remember the look on her face and the words "I'm dying" that she told me when I visited her after my nights off on Wed. I wonder how it feels to be in that position.. lying sickly on a bed, knowing that your time is coming soon, and everything regarding the next world (if there is one) is so uncertain. Must be real scarey, plus when you're alone with lotsa time to think before you sleep. gragh, guess it isn't time to say such things.
Besides, the very fact that my staff force me to take off just to visit my grandma is rather disgusting. Thanks for being so uncompassionate. I hope what goes around comes around, and you deserve your goddamn treatment to others.

Preview's over. Was rather fun doing crowd control. Met up with Yieng too.. had no idea she was so patriotic even it meant tatooing that yucky NDP05 logo on her cheeks. lol. Manage to see policemen in uniform get tekaned by the civilians just coz they're doing their job. Oh well, kinda glad that happened. Goes so show for once they the police are of some use. 9 days to NDP. *Prays for a good break after that*


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