Genting Experience [26 - 29 Sept 04]

     Flu, fever, cough... these are the illness that we had during this trip... Since the first day, Boon Hui had slight fever... Jie Min during Day 2 while my flu was from Day 1... Its a setback for us not enjoying ourselves to the fullest due to the sickness... but nevertheless... the trip was still enjoyable and fun... and we get to know each other better...

     This trip consist of 7 person, namely Guan Ming, Jie Min, Boon Hui, Wei Zhi, Wee Teck, Tee Rong and ME! i was the only one who were from Section 4... We went shopping, eating, sleeping, playing... We left out Theme Park due to the price and lack of interest in majority... We ate lots of stuff... and of course, we splited up and moved around in a smaller group... Some went to see some exhibits... some went bowling... while some went to Observatory... we did took some pictures here and there... we also went to Karaoke (its damn expensive, but enjoyable lar...)

      Never had i know that Boon Hui lived in the same area as i do... We were Platoon mates for 3 months and only on Saturday, we found out that we lived in Punggol/SengKang... Its mere coincidence or its fate... POP that day... we left at different time yet we caught the same fastcraft... and even though he landed first... we took the same bus to Pasir Ris... and during our trip, we have the same taste as we choose the same stuff like gift, clothes, food etc... we seems to have lots of things in common...

     On whole, its a nice trip... my second independant trip to overseas... First was the Balai Trip... I simply love the time spent and the no-restriction way of doing things... Simply Great.... Malaysia, Truly Asia....

NS Liability: Phase 1 Completed

     3 months of BMTC life has ended on Friday... We gathered together and was addressed for the last time as a platoon... as Jaguar... Its rather emotional... yet no one shed a single tear... All of us are happy to graduate from the school... Some of us might get ourselves in SISPEC, OCS while the others in Units as Man... I'm more likely to get myself into the third category... Due to my IPPT Failure, my PC say i likely to become man...

     Its great to know people in Jaguar... In fact, i met alot of good friends there... i will definitely miss them... i will be heading to Genting with them these days... So i guess, its the first and might be the last time we go overseas together...

     After the Pass-Out Parade (POP), i rushed to Braddell. When i reached... they were clearing the canteen... Managed to see Ms Aljunied, Mdm Ong and Mr Ow... Non of them can recognise me... The rest keep saying i went for Extreme Makeover *laugh* Its always nice to see your teacher... people who helped you in your life... Apart from the teachers... i saw Qiang, Eunice, Diana & Liying... We had a good chat after that...

     Yesterday, i renew my passport and went to collect my 2 free sling bags due to the membership for SAFRA & Music Club... We (army friends) went on to play LAN game... its always fun and enjoyable... After that i met up with Aris to saw Laura off... She went to Scotland to study... At the airport, saw Salleh, Ben, Huiqi, Zul, Aisha etc... Half the BK was occupied by Laura's friend... *laugh*

     I am kind of disappointed with Jannah. She was supposed to be there... in the end, she didn't come... as usual... and even if i asked her to meet up after she settle her stuff... her reply was with some attitude... its rather disappointing... I guess, we wouldn't have any more chance to meet up le... so its up to her whether she still wan Ris and i as friends... as in.. keep in contact out of the busy schedule...

finally

     Last weekend, internet connection had some problems... but i think it was solved... This was the last week of BMTC Training... everything boils down to the Pass-Out-Parade... Drills after Drills after Drills... our company drills doesn't look promising though... Its kind of disappointing...

     Why i can book out on week days? its because Drill team were given half a day off... hence... I was supposed to book out after lunch... around 1pm after much delay... Then more delays follow up... From 1pm change to 3pm, to 4pm, to 5pm... and finally ya... 5pm... but we wait till ard 5.20pm as we allow the perm staff (those with ranks) to leave first... even the workers there goes first...

     Its the last week of BMT, which means my last chance to pass IPPT... currently i left with chin up... i did only 3 chin ups... 3 off the passing mark.. can i make it? i hope so... as i will be able to go overseas... to Genting with my friends le... Training hard... but like not hard enough...

     One week more and my life for the next two years will be decided...

2 more weeks to go

     Hours ago, i just booked out from Tekong... Hours later, i will be back in Tekong... Why? Guard Duties... Its rather tiring this week... not because of any packed schedules... as i think it was rather fine... Its that many things happened.. and many tests etc.

     The only good news is that i was selected for the 30-strong drill team (a.k.a Dream Team) for Jaguar Coy. It was rather surprising. There are people who i think better than me... and i work hard to be up to standard... and there i was... the last few to be selected. Even though Jaguar's drill is rather shitty... but still my platoon's drill was solid still... I'm rather happy to be able to make it thus far...

     SOC, as LOW WALL had always been my main obstacle in the whole course... i got over it... i managed to climb over it... but my hopes were simply dashed when i dropped down on the Swing Trainer. Even if i managed to complete the whole course after that... my disappointment simply drag my speed in completing the course... and in the end... i break down... really... i break down in disappointment... the kind of feelings was very very... *sigh*... but my whole platoon was rather supportive... they take turn to console me... i managed to cool down about 10-20mins later...

     As for Basic Assault Course (BAC), a so-called test for Basic Close Combat Training (BCCT), it was rather easy... although it was very dirty... but we can simply imagine our targets as our Sch. Sergent Major... so *laugh* ... it was very easy... simply bring our aggression out...

      I just saw the photos taken during our Field Camp and a Platoon photo... it brings lots of memories back... imagine we went through so much together... i will cherish the photos... definitely... what will happen 2 weeks later will still be an unknown... but i am sure that friendship will remains...

life lesson

     Apart from the military stuff... i learnt alot from my buddy, we talk a little bit on the first night of our SITEST. Talk about life, human behavior etc... rather enriching talk... i learnt a lot from this intellectual conversation. I felt that i grew stronger throughout these days... I overcome my physical weakness & height phobia by completing tasks... and mentality strengthened...

     Last day of SITEST was accessed by a DJ from Power98... He showed us a fierce face... neither do his voice or action help him... he did warn and scold us during our mission due to lacking of urgency... i strongly agree... but its harsh for all of us still... during lunch time, he sit with us and tell us that its his job and apologised if he hurt anyone of us... i felt that he deserve my respect... this is the kind of people i respect... they did their job and don't mind being nasty... but when its resting time, get closer to the people... i wanted to be someone like him... i'm aspired to be...

     Singapore Idol standard was slightly higher than last weak, hence its something encouraging huh? Went for the family gathering... same comments floated... but managed to 'update' myself with the latest thing about our generation etc. So i guess, it wasn't really a wasted trip? *laugh*

SITEST over? all camps over...

     SITEST, a situational test that took us 3D2N to complete... In the test, we were given different missions, different obstacles... and 13 of us from different platoon, different companies were group together... everyone will have a chance to be IC and 2IC...

     Everyone will be given a special skills to learn... 7 skills for 13 persons... and in between each missions... we were asked to present some basic knowledge to other members... me? i was a LAW gunner... Light Anti-Tank Weapon... Damn heavy lor... and its very bulky... very pain while running with it... very tiring...

     Basically, the missions was fun and need alot of wit... although my Detail, I (India), wasn't the best or fast enough... we did cooperate & we succeed well... We do have one rather wayang kind... but nevermind, the rest was good... and we were having pain, tiredness but enjoying the mission itself... If only lesser running & walking... its tiring and legs often cramps while sleeping or resting...

     I went for the Dentist in PTMC (Pulau Tekong Medical Center)... the dentist was rather f**k up lor... not gentle or detailed enough... complaints could be heard lor... and if you were there, you will wonder if all girls were scared of him... haha... there was a 'tigeress' there lor... but in the end, turn into cat while talking to him... she kept stuttering... damn funny...