Well this is it. The moment no one's been waiting for, but one that we all must face. In about 11 hours time I will cease to be a civillian and be enlisted into the Singapore Armed Forces as a recruit. I cannot honestly say that I am looking forward to BMT, frankly, especially considering I'm going to know no one in my platoon (almost sure of the fact due to PES status).
I suppose I should try to look on the bright side. The long confinement is going to be a killer at 18 days, but once that's over, that's 50% of my BMT done. I guess PES C BMT, while not a holiday camp, won't be as tough as the poor enhanced guys who've been sharing horror stories. And I hope I can meet some good people, maybe forge some new bonds.
I kind of wish I had people who actually cared I'm going in tomorrow still around, but I guess most of them are already enjoying Disneyland Tekong. Oh well, I suppose all I can do is do my best to survive and hopefully come out of BMT a better person.
There is one old slogan I think I'll carry around with me for motivation
We Should, We Must, We Can, We Will (+ common sense - Mr Oura)
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Friday, January 16, 2009
Yet another Jinjun quiz
1. How many months are there until your birthday?
-2
2. Have you gotten gum stuck in your hair?
Nope
3.When was the last time you got straight A’s?
PSLE, I think that's the last time most people got them
4. Where is your sister/brother right now?
At church
5. Is your handwriting large, tiny, or pretty normal?
Pretty average
6. Are you currently listening to a song?
Well I was listening to Takarajima from Jinjun's blog 30 seconds ago
7. Do you have a cell phone?
Duh?
8. Do you own any kind of yellow clothing?
My favourite World Cup 2006 shirt
9. What do you hate about the opposite sex?
The sheer difficulty of reading them and keeping them happy
10. How many piercings do you have?
None
11. What time is it?
0920z
12.What color are your eyes?
Black
13. How are you today?
Bored, a little depressed and counting the days down to POC
14. How long does it take you to shower?
Quite fast, I'm not like some people who sing the whole day there
15. Do you wear your seatbelt in the car?
Yes, I think not wearing the seatbelt when my mother drives is just suicidal.
16. What jewelery do you wear all the time?
Not a bit
17. What would you say if your doc. told you were pregnant?
Then I would question the doctor's medical abilities as well as his common sense.
18.Do you believe in aliens?
I don't really believe we'll find any, but it's plausible
19. Any siblings?
One
20. What are you doing tomorrow?
Absolutely nothing
21. Tell me a story about a scar you have.
I don't appear to have any
22. What color are your socks?
Mostly white
23. How long is your hair?
Too long
24. What school do you go to?
Basic Military Training Center School 2 (In a few days time)
25. What are you allergic to?
Airbus A320s
26. Can others make you cry easily?
Yes, especially one Mr Yagisawa.
27. Whos house did you last go to?
Jinjun
28. Where did you get the shirt you are wearing?
From some random place
29. Who is your best friend?
Hmm it's hard to say really, but scroll down one entry and you should find the most likely answer.
30. Do you know what you are going to wear tomorrow?
I'll just take whatever's on top
37. What are your favorite color(s)?
Green, gold
38. Do you know anyone who lives in another state?
In passing
39. Are you easily confused?
This question is confusing
40. Who have you talked on phone today?
Paul!!!
41. How has the past week been?
EXTREMELY BORING
42. Do you like anyone at the moment?
Quite a few people?
43.What made you happy today?
My com's back in action
44.Do you like thunderstorms?
Unless I'm caught in them, yeah
45. Do you watch Hannah Montana?
Please no
46. When’s the last time you cried?
Just
48. What’s the weather like right now?
Too hot! It's 24 degrees celsius! Sigh I miss HK's and Egypt's weather.
-2
2. Have you gotten gum stuck in your hair?
Nope
3.When was the last time you got straight A’s?
PSLE, I think that's the last time most people got them
4. Where is your sister/brother right now?
At church
5. Is your handwriting large, tiny, or pretty normal?
Pretty average
6. Are you currently listening to a song?
Well I was listening to Takarajima from Jinjun's blog 30 seconds ago
7. Do you have a cell phone?
Duh?
8. Do you own any kind of yellow clothing?
My favourite World Cup 2006 shirt
9. What do you hate about the opposite sex?
The sheer difficulty of reading them and keeping them happy
10. How many piercings do you have?
None
11. What time is it?
0920z
12.What color are your eyes?
Black
13. How are you today?
Bored, a little depressed and counting the days down to POC
14. How long does it take you to shower?
Quite fast, I'm not like some people who sing the whole day there
15. Do you wear your seatbelt in the car?
Yes, I think not wearing the seatbelt when my mother drives is just suicidal.
16. What jewelery do you wear all the time?
Not a bit
17. What would you say if your doc. told you were pregnant?
Then I would question the doctor's medical abilities as well as his common sense.
18.Do you believe in aliens?
I don't really believe we'll find any, but it's plausible
19. Any siblings?
One
20. What are you doing tomorrow?
Absolutely nothing
21. Tell me a story about a scar you have.
I don't appear to have any
22. What color are your socks?
Mostly white
23. How long is your hair?
Too long
24. What school do you go to?
Basic Military Training Center School 2 (In a few days time)
25. What are you allergic to?
Airbus A320s
26. Can others make you cry easily?
Yes, especially one Mr Yagisawa.
27. Whos house did you last go to?
Jinjun
28. Where did you get the shirt you are wearing?
From some random place
29. Who is your best friend?
Hmm it's hard to say really, but scroll down one entry and you should find the most likely answer.
30. Do you know what you are going to wear tomorrow?
I'll just take whatever's on top
37. What are your favorite color(s)?
Green, gold
38. Do you know anyone who lives in another state?
In passing
39. Are you easily confused?
This question is confusing
40. Who have you talked on phone today?
Paul!!!
41. How has the past week been?
EXTREMELY BORING
42. Do you like anyone at the moment?
Quite a few people?
43.What made you happy today?
My com's back in action
44.Do you like thunderstorms?
Unless I'm caught in them, yeah
45. Do you watch Hannah Montana?
Please no
46. When’s the last time you cried?
Just
48. What’s the weather like right now?
Too hot! It's 24 degrees celsius! Sigh I miss HK's and Egypt's weather.
Thursday, January 08, 2009
2008 in review
I still remember clearly how the year started... sitting on the Padang watching fireworks with Paul, Jinjun, Shuotian, Chester, Calvin and others.
At the time, I was reflecting back on the way that 2006 ended (badly), and how it foreshadowed 2007, which wasn't that great a year. I thought to myself that perhaps, since the way 2007 was ending was way better, 2008 should prove to be a good year too. Was it? Let's see.
Academically, of course, we had the big one. The A levels came and went. I think I improved since last year, and hopefully I did well. Some moments in class were really priceless, and of course, the numerous mugging sessions at the Esplanade and the airport will be remembered.
However, I think academics were a minor part of my year. So many things have happened, and I shall attempt to broadly categorise them into a few areas.
Travel wise, this year was a bumper year for me, visiting Japan, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, UAE, Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur. It is good that I've gotten so many opportunities to visit different countries, experience their cultures and scenery and in the case of Japan, meet new people and exchange ideas. As an aviation enthusiast, the number of aircraft, airports and airlines has been staggering and I'm really thankful for these experiences. Some of them (Emirates, Etihad, Singapore Airlines) have been wonderful, others (Cathay Pacific) less so. Still, it's not every year one gets to fly 3 new types.
Musically, this year for me has shown great improvements in my personal standard. January saw some minor events here and there, while March had Play 08, which was a light and refreshing event. May saw A Tempo XIX, the highlight of the year in RJCSB. However, I must say that while it was a great concert, for me, I found it slightly lacking in terms of emotion and feelings on my part, which I can't really explain much. In June, RIMB went to Japan, ending a 3 year long wait. I really enjoyed that trip, and I hope, however unlikely, that I can experience something similar in future. July saw SIBF, a less than ideal finish to my band life under Mr Oura, who I dearly miss, but also saw the start of Rwinds practices. As a committee member for Rwinds, I found myself more heavily involved in Coda IV compared to previous Codas. Of course, this meant more work, sometimes more than I could handle. Despite this, our efforts paid off in what may well be the best concert of my life to me. In Coda IV I found a passion for music I had lost in A Tempo, and for the first time I found myself really tearing on stage. The band played well, not technically as well as A Tempo or JCBF, but with emotion and fervour I've rarely seen.
Of course, the most important developments are in friendship. There are a few people who I have to acknowledge, and in alphabetical order (except for the most important) they are (apologies if I offend anyone, but I bet no one reads this anyway):
Ben - I regret not getting to know him in RIMB, because he's been a great friend so far, offering invaluable advice from a different perspective. It was great to play with him, and the rest of his batch, in Coda and I hope I continue to have that privilege
Bertrand - I haven't been able to see him much this year, inevitable I suppose given our difference in batch. Still, we remain good friends, and comrades in our love for aviation. I look forward to flying more with him in the future.
Calvin - Been seeing a lot more of him the past year, and we've grown closer. I think I may sometimes overlook him, but recently he's been a very good friend, always being there when I needed someone. I still distinctly remember coming out of arrivals after an extremely distressing flight from Dubai and seeing him there, then just running over and hugging him tight. I must thank him for all he's done for me.
Jerald - He's been another great junior and friend to me so far, and I commend him on his exemplary leadership of the RIMB this year. I suppose I have him to thank for the wonderful Japan trip and for a great job emceeing Coda too.
Jeremy - I guess in 2007 we sort of drifted apart, but I'm lucky to have re-forged our friendship this year. I guess when you've known each other for six years, such friendships die hard, and I hope it continues to improve.
Meiyi - One of the most important new relationships I've forged over this year, and we've spent some times together, both trying (during the A levels) and fun (Our trip toHong Kong East Coast Park). I wish for our friendship to continue to grow.
Paul - Still the same bubbly guy as ever. I must admit that at times I found him a little insensitive perhaps, but I put that down to my own insecurity and a bit of selfishness I guess. He's been a great friend to me though, and I sincerely hope that continues.
Shuotian - How I wish we could have played together in Coda, but due to extenuating circumstances that was not possible. He's one of the few people I've had no doubts about, and one of the people I feel I can really depend upon.
Shuyi - I guess we've really drifted apart in the later half of the year, but the bond of friendship we shared in the first half is something I still cherish, and perhaps wish I still have.
To round off this whole post, there is someone special who I must thank greatly, because I don't think I could have survived the year without him. I started the year probably regarding him as an acquaintance of sorts, but now, I don't know what I'd do without him. He's followed me almost all the way, even as far as Hong Kong and KL. He's offered invaluable support during the hardest periods of the year, and was there to share all the happy moments too, not to mention teaching me a lot of stuff about music, photography and a whole lot of other things. I don't know how I'll ever repay him for what he's done. I hope, though it's not very likely, that we'll be able to share our journey through NS together, as well as other fun times in the future. I don't think I need to mention who this person is, because I'm sure he knows. If you're reading this, I don't know how I can express my feelings in a few words, but I'll try. Thanks, thanks for everything.
At the time, I was reflecting back on the way that 2006 ended (badly), and how it foreshadowed 2007, which wasn't that great a year. I thought to myself that perhaps, since the way 2007 was ending was way better, 2008 should prove to be a good year too. Was it? Let's see.
Academically, of course, we had the big one. The A levels came and went. I think I improved since last year, and hopefully I did well. Some moments in class were really priceless, and of course, the numerous mugging sessions at the Esplanade and the airport will be remembered.
However, I think academics were a minor part of my year. So many things have happened, and I shall attempt to broadly categorise them into a few areas.
Travel wise, this year was a bumper year for me, visiting Japan, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, UAE, Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur. It is good that I've gotten so many opportunities to visit different countries, experience their cultures and scenery and in the case of Japan, meet new people and exchange ideas. As an aviation enthusiast, the number of aircraft, airports and airlines has been staggering and I'm really thankful for these experiences. Some of them (Emirates, Etihad, Singapore Airlines) have been wonderful, others (Cathay Pacific) less so. Still, it's not every year one gets to fly 3 new types.
Musically, this year for me has shown great improvements in my personal standard. January saw some minor events here and there, while March had Play 08, which was a light and refreshing event. May saw A Tempo XIX, the highlight of the year in RJCSB. However, I must say that while it was a great concert, for me, I found it slightly lacking in terms of emotion and feelings on my part, which I can't really explain much. In June, RIMB went to Japan, ending a 3 year long wait. I really enjoyed that trip, and I hope, however unlikely, that I can experience something similar in future. July saw SIBF, a less than ideal finish to my band life under Mr Oura, who I dearly miss, but also saw the start of Rwinds practices. As a committee member for Rwinds, I found myself more heavily involved in Coda IV compared to previous Codas. Of course, this meant more work, sometimes more than I could handle. Despite this, our efforts paid off in what may well be the best concert of my life to me. In Coda IV I found a passion for music I had lost in A Tempo, and for the first time I found myself really tearing on stage. The band played well, not technically as well as A Tempo or JCBF, but with emotion and fervour I've rarely seen.
Of course, the most important developments are in friendship. There are a few people who I have to acknowledge, and in alphabetical order (except for the most important) they are (apologies if I offend anyone, but I bet no one reads this anyway):
Ben - I regret not getting to know him in RIMB, because he's been a great friend so far, offering invaluable advice from a different perspective. It was great to play with him, and the rest of his batch, in Coda and I hope I continue to have that privilege
Bertrand - I haven't been able to see him much this year, inevitable I suppose given our difference in batch. Still, we remain good friends, and comrades in our love for aviation. I look forward to flying more with him in the future.
Calvin - Been seeing a lot more of him the past year, and we've grown closer. I think I may sometimes overlook him, but recently he's been a very good friend, always being there when I needed someone. I still distinctly remember coming out of arrivals after an extremely distressing flight from Dubai and seeing him there, then just running over and hugging him tight. I must thank him for all he's done for me.
Jerald - He's been another great junior and friend to me so far, and I commend him on his exemplary leadership of the RIMB this year. I suppose I have him to thank for the wonderful Japan trip and for a great job emceeing Coda too.
Jeremy - I guess in 2007 we sort of drifted apart, but I'm lucky to have re-forged our friendship this year. I guess when you've known each other for six years, such friendships die hard, and I hope it continues to improve.
Meiyi - One of the most important new relationships I've forged over this year, and we've spent some times together, both trying (during the A levels) and fun (Our trip to
Paul - Still the same bubbly guy as ever. I must admit that at times I found him a little insensitive perhaps, but I put that down to my own insecurity and a bit of selfishness I guess. He's been a great friend to me though, and I sincerely hope that continues.
Shuotian - How I wish we could have played together in Coda, but due to extenuating circumstances that was not possible. He's one of the few people I've had no doubts about, and one of the people I feel I can really depend upon.
Shuyi - I guess we've really drifted apart in the later half of the year, but the bond of friendship we shared in the first half is something I still cherish, and perhaps wish I still have.
To round off this whole post, there is someone special who I must thank greatly, because I don't think I could have survived the year without him. I started the year probably regarding him as an acquaintance of sorts, but now, I don't know what I'd do without him. He's followed me almost all the way, even as far as Hong Kong and KL. He's offered invaluable support during the hardest periods of the year, and was there to share all the happy moments too, not to mention teaching me a lot of stuff about music, photography and a whole lot of other things. I don't know how I'll ever repay him for what he's done. I hope, though it's not very likely, that we'll be able to share our journey through NS together, as well as other fun times in the future. I don't think I need to mention who this person is, because I'm sure he knows. If you're reading this, I don't know how I can express my feelings in a few words, but I'll try. Thanks, thanks for everything.
Monday, January 05, 2009
Yet another quiz
1. Made out for more than 3 minutes?
With my bari, yeah
2. Slept in a different bed?
Many many times
3. Loved someone so much that you couldn’t live another second without that person?
Nope
4. Made out with 2 different people in one night?
Not even 1
5. Thought your cousin was hot?
Not ever
6. Been in love?
747-400!
7. Slept past noon?
Rarely
8. Taken a shower with the opposite sex?
Nope
9. Gone over the speed limit?
as a passenger, too many times to count
10. Painted your room?
Nope
11. Drove a car?
Mainly the CDC Toyota Vios
12.Danced in front of your mirror?
No
13. Gotten a hickey?
Nope
14. Been dumped?
No
15. Stole money from a friend?
Never
16. Gotten in a car with people you just met?
Once or twice
17. Been in a fist fight?
Nope, saw one in a school in Japan though (teacher vs student)
18. Snuck out of your house?
Nope
19. Had feelings for someone who didn’t have them back?
No (wow my life is boring)
20. Been arrested?
No
21. Made out with a stranger?
No
22. Left your house without telling your parents?
No
23. Had a crush on your neighbour?
I don't even know them
24. Ditched school to do something more fun?
Nope
25. Slept in a bed with a member of the same or opposite sex?
Both
26. Seen someone die?
Nope, hopefully won't
27. Been on a plane?
If by plane you mean anything other than x, no, where x =: (in order of size)
Curtiss-Wright Travelair 4000
Cessna 182S
ATR 72-500
Embraer ERJ-190
McDonnell Douglas MD80
Airbus A319-112
Boeing 737-400
Boeing 737-800
Airbus A320-214
Airbus A320-232
Airbus A321-214
Boeing 757-200
Boeing 767-300ER
Airbus A330-300
Airbus A340-500
Airbus A340-600
Boeing 777-200ER
Boeing 777-300
Boeing 777-300ER
Boeing 747-100SR/SUD
Boeing 747-400
Airbus A380-800
28. Kissed a picture?
Nope
29. Slept in the opposite sex’s bed?
Erm?
30. Love someone or miss someone right now?
I miss a lot of people, but not in a romantic sense
31. Laid on your back and watched cloud shapes go by?
Never laid down, but did that before
32. Made a snow angel?
Nope
33. Played dress up?
A long long long time ago
34. Cheated while playing a game?
Many many times
35. Been lonely?
yeah, am right now actually
36. Fallen asleep at work/school?
A couple of times
37. Been to a club?
yeah
38. Felt an earthquake?
Nope
39. Touched a snake?
Couple of times
40. Ran a red light?
As a pedestrian, yeah
41. Been suspended from school?
Well my bag was once (literally), but no
42. Had detention?
Nope
43. Been in a car?
Sure
44. Hated the way you look?
Nope
45. Witnessed a crime?
Haha depends on the strict definition of crime
With my bari, yeah
2. Slept in a different bed?
Many many times
3. Loved someone so much that you couldn’t live another second without that person?
Nope
4. Made out with 2 different people in one night?
Not even 1
5. Thought your cousin was hot?
Not ever
6. Been in love?
747-400!
7. Slept past noon?
Rarely
8. Taken a shower with the opposite sex?
Nope
9. Gone over the speed limit?
as a passenger, too many times to count
10. Painted your room?
Nope
11. Drove a car?
Mainly the CDC Toyota Vios
12.Danced in front of your mirror?
No
13. Gotten a hickey?
Nope
14. Been dumped?
No
15. Stole money from a friend?
Never
16. Gotten in a car with people you just met?
Once or twice
17. Been in a fist fight?
Nope, saw one in a school in Japan though (teacher vs student)
18. Snuck out of your house?
Nope
19. Had feelings for someone who didn’t have them back?
No (wow my life is boring)
20. Been arrested?
No
21. Made out with a stranger?
No
22. Left your house without telling your parents?
No
23. Had a crush on your neighbour?
I don't even know them
24. Ditched school to do something more fun?
Nope
25. Slept in a bed with a member of the same or opposite sex?
Both
26. Seen someone die?
Nope, hopefully won't
27. Been on a plane?
If by plane you mean anything other than x, no, where x =: (in order of size)
Curtiss-Wright Travelair 4000
Cessna 182S
ATR 72-500
Embraer ERJ-190
McDonnell Douglas MD80
Airbus A319-112
Boeing 737-400
Boeing 737-800
Airbus A320-214
Airbus A320-232
Airbus A321-214
Boeing 757-200
Boeing 767-300ER
Airbus A330-300
Airbus A340-500
Airbus A340-600
Boeing 777-200ER
Boeing 777-300
Boeing 777-300ER
Boeing 747-100SR/SUD
Boeing 747-400
Airbus A380-800
28. Kissed a picture?
Nope
29. Slept in the opposite sex’s bed?
Erm?
30. Love someone or miss someone right now?
I miss a lot of people, but not in a romantic sense
31. Laid on your back and watched cloud shapes go by?
Never laid down, but did that before
32. Made a snow angel?
Nope
33. Played dress up?
A long long long time ago
34. Cheated while playing a game?
Many many times
35. Been lonely?
yeah, am right now actually
36. Fallen asleep at work/school?
A couple of times
37. Been to a club?
yeah
38. Felt an earthquake?
Nope
39. Touched a snake?
Couple of times
40. Ran a red light?
As a pedestrian, yeah
41. Been suspended from school?
Well my bag was once (literally), but no
42. Had detention?
Nope
43. Been in a car?
Sure
44. Hated the way you look?
Nope
45. Witnessed a crime?
Haha depends on the strict definition of crime
46. Been lost?
Sure
47. Been to the opposite side of the country?
This is Singapore...
48. Felt like dying from embarrassment?
yeah haha
49. Cried yourself to sleep?
Yeah.
50. Sang karaoke?
Nope
51. Done something you told yourself you wouldn’t do?
Yeah a few times
52. Laughed till some kind of beverage came out of your nose?
Yep
53. Caught a snowflake on your tongue?
Nah, but i've caught them in my hand
54. Kissed in the rain?
nope
55. Sung in the shower?
Nope... played instrument in shower maybe but not sang.
56. Had a dream that you married someone?
Nope
57. Played getting married?
Nope, played the wedding march before though
58. Got your tongue stuck to a flag pole?
No?
59. Ever gone to school partially nude?
Nope
60. Been to a blind date?
Never
61. Sat on a roof top?
Sure, why not
62. Ever not take a shower for a week?
Longest maybe 3 days?
63. Ever been too scared to watch scary movies alone?
Maybe when I was a kid
64. Played chicken?
Nope
65. Been pushed into a pool with all your clothes on?
Nope
66. Been told you’re hot by a complete stranger?
No...
67. Broken a bone?
Never
68. Been easily amused?
Yeah
69. Laugh so hard you cry?
Haha it's a good feeling
70. Cheated on a test?
Not intentionally
71. Forgotten someone’s name?
Nope
72. Blacked out from drinking?
Never
73. Played a prank on someone?
Couple of times
74. Gone to a late night movie?
Do DVDs at home count?
75. Made love to anything not human?
No, unless you consider the regular kissing I do with my bari sax.
76. Failed a class?
Chinese! haha and Japanese too.
77. Choked on something you’re not supposed to eat?
Nope
78. Played an instrument for more than 10 hours?
Strict definition no, but I've had practices more than that.
79. Cheated on a girlfriend/boyfriend?
Nope
80. Did you celebrate the 4th of July?
Somewhat, I usually listen to the Stars and Stripes Forever.
81. Thrown strange objects?
Going to soon... maybe, I dunno if PES C ppl get to throw handgrenades.
82. Felt like someone else?
No?
83. Thought about running away?
That time when Shuhui wanted to propose to me, I was one click away from booking a flight to New York
84. Ran away?
One click away man
85. Had detention and not attend it?
Never had detention
86. Made parents cry?
Nope
87. Cried over someone?
Not really
88. Owned more than 5 sharpies?
i'm not B major u know -.-
89. Dated someone more than once?
Nope
90. Have a dog?
Not by the strictest definition
91. Own an instrument?
Yeah, a Yamaha alto sax
92. Been in a band?
RIMB, RJCSB, Rwinds, JCBF 2007 Honour Band
93. Drank 25 sodas in a day?
nope
94. Broken a cd?
haha many times
95. Shot a gun?
Tekong Disneyland here we come!
96. Been on IM for more than 5 hours?
Way longer than that
97. Fell asleep at the computer?
Once
98. Have a major crush on someone right now?
Nope
99. Have a religion?
Roman Catholic
100. Thought about what people would say at your funeral?
Yeah
101. Loved someone but didn’t dare to tell that person?
Nope
102. Slapped someone in the face?
Nah
103. Swam in the sea?
Yeah
104. Made out in a movie theatre?
No.. I'd be watching the movie
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