Goodbye 2005
Remember this picture?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And auld lang syne!
For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne,
We'll tak a cup o’ kindness yet,
For auld lang syne.
In a matter of few hours, 2005 will be gone forever and 2006 will set upon us.
During 2005, I made 3 resolutions.
1) Cut down on my swearing
2) Be willing to give out love unconditionally
3) I seriously forgot what my 3rd resolution is.
I failed miserably in the 1st one. No excuse for that. I think I will still be doing the same for 2006 because I foresee something big is brewing up. When the innocence is gone, it’s gone forever. Very bad. This is really very bad.
I didn’t set out to achieve my 2nd resolution. I guessed 2005 is mostly all about me and myself.
I wondered if friendship can be counted as one for I did make an effort in maintaining friendship which I think that really counts. And I am still the main organizer for the supper club activities we frequent had. (Hello, can I pass the baton to someone else already?)
I looked back at the past entries of my blog and saw the high and low of my life in 2005. That’s what the blog is great about. It can double up as a diary too…provided you keep a constant update on it.
I would like to thank SWO Balvinder Singh. A great leader that deserve our enormous respect. I am thankful for the opportunity to train under him. I could have never dreamt of running my SOC of 8 mins 50 sec timing if not for his 3 weeks of SOC hell training… day in and out.
I would like to thank the Sea Soldier Course 5 fellow trainees for the wonderful time we had in Changi. Who could have forgot the “shag until you cannot think” sea expedition from Changi to Kallang Basin. From Dawn to Sunset. 12 hours of continous rowing. And I’m glad to set a new milestone on the distance covered by us.
I would like to thank my former physiotherapist @ Selerang Camp for helping me to recover from my knee injury.
I would like to thank Jiayuan, Eric and Marcus for their vehicle support for the numerous late night outing. Without them, the supper club will not be able to hold till today. And of course, not forgetting the members of Class 24 for making time and effort to attend the supper outing.
I would like to thank Renjie, Tok Cock Hui and platoon 1 for the wacky, funny, hilarious moments we shared together in TDS.
I would like to thank Class 4E1 for including me in their contacts. Thank you for attending my birthday dinner. Special thanks to Yuehong my “gay buddy” hehe
2005 also contained a lot of whining about tiredness, lack of energy, diminishing social circle, monotonous duty circle, incapable fuck up unit, Exercise Praxis and last but not least former One True Love.
I think at least 65% of my blog mention directly/indirectly about former One True Love. It took me a long 1 and 1/2 years to get over her. How did I manage that I have no idea.It just suddenly came out the blue only until recently and yup, I’m just glad that everything can be laid to a rest finally.
Here are my resolutions for 2006.
1) Less swearing for me.
2) Complete my NYAA Gold report.
3) Achieve an IPPT gold. (Start Training Now!)
4) Read up on my poly notes to prepare for University.
5) Organize an oversea trip to Taiwan or Bangkok with Class 24.
6) Participate in next year Standard Chartered Marathon.
Happy New Year Everyone. Let bygones be bygones and get ready to start afresh for a new 2006. God Bless and I Love ALL of YOU! Hehe
Hello Tokie.
My Worst Nightmare - Tok Cock Hui
Hello Tokie, Your Picture Is Here!
This is the back view of Mr Tok. He has been my nightmare for the past 3 months. His brain contain the dense -est matter in the world so much so that no one could understand his flow of thought.
With him around there is never a dull moment. He is a good friend but the worst colleague you could ever wish for.
And yup Miss Sy, he is the one who hijacked my handphone to call you. Miss Cynthia, he is the one who attempt to make small talk during my conversation with you on the phone.
By typing this post, I am actually creating the worst nightmare that could have ever happen to him.
It's PAYBACK time. HaHaHaHaHa evil laughter.....! HaHaHaHa
TDS Christmas 2005
The Steamboat
Our favourite pasttime - Hell in the Cell
Gifts Exchangep/s: Sorry Sorry. Was using trial software to create these photo collage until I saw this damn water-mark that ruin my entire hard work. Dammit.
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
You ought to lose some weight don't you?
You are "cordially invited" to a Christmas bash.
Somewhere in the secluded part of Singapore.
Where steamboat and tasty food are churned out.
Where DVDs and PS 2 are played.
Where Christmas gifts are exchanged.
Provided you did manage to find us.
Alright…I’m not going to admit going back to camp to celebrate Christmas Eve is exactly a “very joyous” occasion but it certainty beats having no program at all and waiting for someone to extend invitation for all single to join them.
苦中作乐 ( did I got the words right? Haha) that’s what I supposed to mean.
Last year, I managed to celebrate my Christmas but forgo my New Year eve because of the damned tsunami.
This year, I best prayed that nothing will ever go wrong.
Have Fun. Make Merry. Wishing you a blessed Christmas and Happy New Year.
p/s: Drink a lot you may but please don’t ever do a Merlion lol. Hehe
Welcome Welcome to All
The new batch of sea soldier came this week.
Born in 1986, they certainly look very green (blur –fuck in army language) in term of someone who had served in the armed force for the past 18 months.
And I feel very old, having to lead them on in one way or another, come near future.
But first, I would like to train them into a bunch of discipline and professional sea soldier as soon as possible. Which mean to say they have to taste bitterness before enjoying the sweetness of their effort. Hehe
No la…. Not to worry. I am not that sadist and I certainly don’t have the power and desire to do so. “You take care of me, I take care of you. Everything goes smooth-sailing” remember?
Much as I like to remind myself not to mention this so often, I just couldn’t contain myself.
I think I can smell ORD somewhere very soon. Hehe
Honey Honey
Simple, refreshing, easy to the ears. I like this song.
期待一个好日子
工作不是我吵醒你
你随便想想东西
喔喔
喝一杯茶也可以
写一封信也可以
不做什么也可以
快乐中流向前移
对我又若即若离
想起了也没痕迹
喔喔
突然很想拥抱你
问你左手福气
戒指能想像而已
honey honey
要对你说声对不起
我总是没时间陪你
honey honey
你是否想亲亲密密
还是喜欢这段距离
虽然留点空间不见面
反而能够拉紧彼此的心
当我需要拥抱的时候
我总希望你在这里
啦......
望眼东流向前移
对我又若即若离
想起了也没痕迹
喔喔
继续期待好日子
继续埋首工作里
几多在下家具里
喔喔
天空总是蓝蓝的
心情总是快乐
知道我在你心里
Anyone have any free passes to her concert in January? Hehe
Eat till You Die
Eat until You die Lol.
I’ve been stuffing myself with Chinese cuisine these 2 days that I felt I have committed 1 of the 7 deadly sin – Gluttony
Yesterday- When the guys found out that the ladies are not joining them for supper, all hell broke loose. Behavior suddenly changed from gentlemanly to what could be normally expected of us in camp. In order not to ruin our very own image, I decided to leave the rest up to your imagination.
But we vent our anger on good food. We proceed on to Boon Tong Kee @ River Valley Road for their famous chicken rice. A few side dishes later, we discovered ourselves a very satisfied man.
On a personal note, I think that their Clay pot Tofu was something special. The tofu is super tender and the sauce is surprisingly different from what the conventional type. So if you happen to look for an eatery after finishing clubbing at Zouk, you may perhaps consider Boon Tong Kee as a wise choice.
Today- I stuffed myself with Drunken Prawns, Malted Prawns, Chilli Crabs, Pepper Crabs, Calamari, Chilli Stingray, Onion Oyster Frog Legs + 1 super jumbo Sugarcane juice for just $15. No prizes for guessing when I went but I came home a very broken man because I did a lot of people some very big favors by buying their Christmas gifts in advance.
Dammit, I can only hope I am able to collect all my money back. (You hear me don't you?)
A word of advice: If you know you cannot drink well, then don’t drink too much. It is fucking pathetic to lose control of your very own well being by getting drunk.
The worse thing is: Nobody is likely to pity you; everyone is most likely to laugh at you. (Esp. if you are a lady)
Hate me if you want after reading my advice. But I guess you know me till now I’m not one who minces my words. Peace to the world. And hopefully peace to yourself.
Maggie Cheung. 41 yrs old.
How did she manage to age so gracefully yet still qualify as a "
Lao Chio"?
Old Time Classic
The lyrics are beautiful in English. I wondered how much better it would be in Japanese if we all managed to understand it.
Do As Infinity : Yesterday And Today (Jap to Eng Translation)
Dear friends, so long
In those unforgettable encounters
We used both hands to hug our wounds, Wandering eternally
Attending that limited world, The travelers
It's so precious when you have good wishes
Open eyes and see inside of your heart
It's so precious when you have good wishes
Open eyes and see inside of your heart
It's so precious when you have good wishes
The crime called solitude, They induce sounds of prayers
The reality that became last, And the soft sighs of the tomorrow
Believing that that will forgive him, There is no need to feel perplexed
You just need to proceed in front
Wandering eternally, Walking towards the light, The travelers
Dear friends,
Even if don't have the energy
We still have to cross that phase, bravely
To love, mutually, Leave the eternity to bloom in that city
It is then one day maybe we will sing together again,
Beginning one more day
La... la... la...
Angry. Crazy. Depressed
"Do you know why you’re always depressed? Why am I always depressed?
Because you’re crazy."
This week 2 guys from my section ORD. And it brought about a frenzy of activities about planning leaves, off or extraction of wisdom tooth for the next batch that is going to ORD in March. By doing so, it also brought about a chain of cycle that prompts those who are going to ORD in June to join in the craze.
Suddenly, ORD this word is EVERYWHERE.
And I felt very restricted and stressed out as I looked out across the glass panel from my working area inside the pass office while on a hot Tuesday afternoon. I looked at the surrounding outside and had an urge to knock my head and pump my fist against the glass because I couldn’t breathe and the 4 walls around are suffocating me.
A bird in the cage yearning for his freedom!
I would shudder and wish to grab my hand around my head whenever the images of Tok Cock Hui with his stupid grin start floating in my mind because he really wear me out with the stupid ideology of his. He may be a good friend but he is a really bad colleague.
I need calm. I need peace. And I wish July will come real soon.
p/s: better don’t let me see anyone wearing Christmas hat walking around. I hate Christmas 2005! Dammit.
Some pictures worth mentioning.
Desmond eating Char Siew Bao mixed with Chee Chong Fan sauces, chrystheam tea leaves, chilli sauces, juices from bean curd skin as punishment.
Group photo...guys always on the left. ladies on the right.
"Shang Liang Shang Jie Mei" Sparkling 3 Sisters
Their pictures are appearing more and more frequently over here. And I think more and more of my army mates are viewing them too.
Always there, Come Rain Come Shine. Solid as A Rock. Nothing Ever Changes.
The rest of the photos can be obtained by clicking at Flickr on the right side on my blog. But bear in mind they are likely pics of Sy and Cyn.
Time spent on the trip = 7 hrs
Money spent on the trip =$20
Amount of craps & insults endured = Endless
Companionship = Priceless
For everything else, there is always Class 24.
Quote of the Week= If young time don't try..then wait until old already then try meh?
A History Of Violence
Newflash Upon recommendation from Desmond, personals from Class 24 spent $9.50 on their first R-21 show on 2335hrs 10 Dec 2005 at Plaza Singapura viewing “A History of Violence”
According to Desmond who rejected the show “Perhaps Love” outright and chooses a "A History of Violence", the reason was simply because he read somewhere in the newspaper “A History of Violence” received a rating of 5 stars.
Collaborating together with Desmond effort is Jy, who insists on sparing a thought for our dear friend with regards to the sensitive content the movie “Perhaps Love” might portray.
Questions has been raised by the majority how could Class 24 fell through the safety net when all measures has been in place, especially after consulting Alex who checked the movie background on Yahoo Movies and saw the rating of A- for the movie “A History of Violence” but yet still strongly suggest we might be better off viewing “Perhaps Love”.
The movie has a slow build-up with the director taking time to concentrate on the performer’s expression rather than glorifying the violence inside the movie. The guys has a rather indifference view with regards to the violence portray. It was not really deem as excessive. Some in fact commented it as boring But apparently, it was a totally different story for the ladies.
Witnesses reported they saw a lady suspected to be Sy curling up in her seats with her arms raised across her eyes when the baddie body was left exposed with a huge gaping hole when shot behind by a shotgun as well as many other gun scenes. Gods know when she will put down her arms to continue viewing the movie until a voice was heard among the seat:” eh, the guy dies liao..”
A heated discussion was seen by passer-by outside the movie theatre between several guys among the group with Desmond attempting to challenge Alex to watch “Perhaps Love” at 0200 hrs to clarify which show actually sucks the most.
Luckily for all, common sense prevails and everyone went for supper at Jalan Besar a happy soul.
p/s:Articles extracted from they_say.com. Website for world premier news.
December- a period of giving and falling out with Love
Love Sick is not = Heartbroken. It's is thousand times worse but I still like this pic alot.
Dear Whoever It May Concern,
It is so much easier to have been hurt, and not recover since, then to let the hurt go.
By holding the hurt in your heart and most often you find the sting of the pain was very real.
Perhaps by being very unhappy for long period of time, you might have realized that the only thing that is haunting you is yourself…
Stroking the wound when the world had gone to bed at night, you might have held the hurt close for company, wallowing in its exquisite pain, and pondering pitifully over it.
It's all destructive.
But of course, it is very very difficult to let go.
Because sometimes, we need our feelings validated to help us move forward.
But who was it that said " Be Happy and you will have Happiness. "?
And hopefully, it will be the happiness you hold onto next time.
When you decided one day you have grieved enough, you might want to peek out the window and witness the sun shining brightly on you once again.
p/s: I'm not that literally talented to write all these words of wisdom. Thousand Apologies, it is only partially edited by me. Besides that, Not to Worry, Not to Worry, it's not me who is heartbroken la...
We are Just so Lame.
Overheard last night @ 2300hrs while “
almost to falling asleep state” at the guardhouse:
1) Eh... I think the installation of air con in our bunk may not be so fast.
Why leh?
Heard that TDS got not enough money to pay…
Aiyah..not enough money to pay never mind. Borrow from Ah Long loh. We want borrow they sure lend.
2) Eh the air-con very cold lei, the wind blowing on my head. Can increase the temperature anot?
Aiyah air con cold take blanket go and cover the air con can liao.
And so Manchester United crashed out of the Champion League. It’s just wonderful. I think that might just set the wheel in motion and replaced Sir Alex Ferguson by next season and get rid of Darren Fletcher. Liverpool changed coach and won them the champion league. Chelsea changed coach and won them the premier league. Manchester United should do the same next season.
haiz...yet another sleepless night.
This weekend anyone want to catch "Perhaps Love"? It has been getting rave reviews from all the newspaper these few days.
Can you actually believe Zhou Xun is 29 this year. Hard to believe but it's true. Just like if I tell you my weekend offically start Today!
Cannot Tahan...Don't Know What She Thinking
This post is certainty the longest I've written. Certainty not for the faint-hearted.
I read The Straits Time dated Tuesday December 6, 2005 Review Section Page 24 titled “RETHINK SCOPE OF NATIONAL SERVICE” and decides to give my 2 cents worth of personal opinion strictly regards to the article itself.
Excerpts from the article itself. The first sentences read:
WHAT maketh a man?
To many Singaporeans, a boy becomes a man during national service. He enters the barracks unsure, weak, and afraid; emerges 2 years later, stronger fitter and tougher, not only physically but mentally as well.
To many Singaporeans, Melvyn Tan is less than a man because he never went through this national test. He is also less of a patriot because he never served his country.
Jump to another paragraph
What maketh national service? The carrying of a gun and the ability to shoot to kill?
Alex: Let’s me assure you myself that national service is certainty more than that. It is the ability to withstand hardship and adversity and come out a stronger, better person. It provide a perfect environment to mix around with the good and bad, to befriend life-long brothers and condemn backstabbers to hell eternally, to learn and manage soldiers from all walks of life, to accomplish tasks set by the commanders which ultimate aim is to protect Singapore and let its citizen sleep more peacefully in the night and wake up to be able to see the new dawn.
Article: Not every man is a warrior. National service currently also extends to the police force and the SAF music and drama company and there is no reason why it cannot be extended further to include other forms of non-combat service.
Instead of spending 2 years in an army camp here, maybe some of our young men could be posted to a Singapore mission overseas to do clerical, administrative and other work. Some could be even sent to Aceh or other tsunami-hit countries where the SAF is helping in the rehabilitation process.
Alex: I’m not very sure why the hell the writer could think of this suggestion. Is she actually trying to prove the age old proverb “The pen is mightier than the sword”? And if say Singapore really face an incoming attack from the hostile country, what good could this young men doing admin work overseas can contribute to Singapore? Help pen out the wills of the soldiers before they fight? Or help splash ink from the pen into the eyes of the enemy so that they all become “bobo” shooter?
Look, if you want to do clerical or administrative work, there is always CMPB waiting your arrival at Depot Road to indulge the paperwork you might be interested in. No such need to go overseas and waste taxpayer money too.
By suggesting sending young men to Aceh help out the rehabilitation process, what if they did contract any illness or kill in action because of a straying bullet. Who is going to answer to their parent? Rehabilitation is one issue, defending the country is another. Are those countries we help before be able to come to our help in future when we come under attack?
Article: Incorporating a civilian national service would also eradicate another favorite bugbear- that woman currently do not “serve their country”.
Jump to another paragraph.
Young woman could be also called upon to serve their country for 2 years. They could serve in clerical roles here, as well as overseas. And any Singaporean with a special aptitude-for the arts, for science or for writing could be channeled to do his/her national service in an appropriate industry here or elsewhere.
Jump to another paragraph.
We need to rethink national service so we do not lose another Singaporean like Melvyn Tan.
Jump to another paragraph.
He is today in the classical world - a bona fide Singapore-born international star.
Alex: Touchy issues. No comment for these. But I must correct something over here. Melvyn Tan is not a Singaporean. He is a British. He gave up his citizenship 30 years ago upon the pretext of fulfilling his ambition before nation interest.
Article: We experienced the return of a prodigal son. But rather than embracing him and his achievements, we chose to shoot him down and play up what he didn’t do – serve his national service, even though he and his family had paid their dues.
Alex: I personally feel the writer is a lady and therefore she did not have the opportunity to serve in the army. Money is not everything. If money can really solve everything, all the NSmen will not need to come back for their reservist for I believed they can certainty enough money outside the workplace to excuse themselves.
No amount of money can be exchange for the sweat, effort and time to fulfill what is expected of every Singapore male citizen – the NS liability.
The writer remark he and his family had paid their dues? What dues? The loss of the $3000 dollars fine as well as the $30000 bond is chicken feet for a person who lives in London famed district. Beside, the family does meet up with each other for the last 30 years. It’s only till recently his elders were too old to travel and Melvyn Tan was forced to come back. Imagine this? If his elders are to immigrate to Britain to join him, would he ever even think of coming back to Singapore soil at all?
I could even fondly remember the cheeky remarks Rockson Takumi Tan wrote in his blog. He said: “ KNN I got friend who run away from army go oversea study, their mother father die already he also cannot come back see them. Come back will go jail. “
Now what dues are we talking about over here?
I'm Feeling Old...
Feel I'm getting old...before my time.
A few days ago, I received a letter from NTU informing me of a place reserved for me for academic year 06/07 as well as arranging a date for a mandatory medical checkup.
And so the first thing it hits me when I tear open the letter is the fact I am going to write another new chapter in my life soon in another 8 months time.
Honestly, I’m a little worried about how am I going to fit into the university lifestyle if the plan of staying in a hostel with my 3 other brudders really did materialize. Because I can’t really foresee myself partaking in those orientation games/hall bash as such. I can’t really pinpoint the exact reason for the above statement. But I do know I’m very unlikely to enjoy myself in the orientation activities after viewing those short video clip edited by Sy on her hall activities. Please don’t get me wrong. They are actually quite well organized and I could see a lot of efforts being put in for the event to be held successfully.
The only reason I could think of is because I have been exposed too long in a no-nonsense approach during my 16 months and still counting stay in the SAF. I can’t say I’ve mature a great deal. It’s up to others to judge. But I am very sure of myself to be very serious and professional when dealing with serious work. And perhaps because of this, I often feel I’m very old even though I’m only 21.
Is it a good or bad thing? You be the judge and tell me.
I’ve been pondering on a personal issue for a few days. Something I feel like doing certain things based on my feelings so I will not live to regret in future. On the other hand, I would sit down and think of the consequences if I did things my own way without any consideration. Is the amount of backlash (if there is any) worth the initial effort?
P/s: going off for this week Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday (hopefully) and Sunday. If there are any interesting activities worth sharing, please contact me along. A Thousand Thanks.
Beg Steal Borrow ?
Does anyone have any idea where can I get a copy of this magazine
MAXIM Hong Kong Edition?
And who would have thought
Huang Rong in Legend of Condor Hero will transform into present day Zhou Xun gracing the coverpage of Maxim?
a rather unexpected surprise...but I like. Haha. Thanks KB for your kind info.
King Kong Come Already
You may fail to believe it but my heart feels for Ruan Mian Mian when she gave herself up in the 3 way relationship with Dadi and Hua Jie. (
I watched Portrait of a Home solely because of Jessica Liu btw)
It’s kind of sad when they obviously like each other but Dadi have to marry Hua Jie not because of love but obligation. And that leaves our Ruan Mian Mian struggling to assert her own feeling as well as bearing in mind the happiness of Dadi-ge.
Somehow, I got a feeling Dadi and Hua Jie will not get to wed eventually. Wanna bet on it?
Nobody should ever miss out this movie during December. Nobody.
Orh Ye Orh Ye Orh.. King Kong Bou Cheng Kor!
Having said that... I gotta head back to camp liao. Enjoy your weekends while I will spend mine playing Winning Eleven 9 all night long.
Remember this picture?
