BenLow's blog

Well, a bit unhappy that I've only got approximately 24 hours to enjoy my civilian life for this time's bookout, but I'm quite certain I'll get almost 72 hours of free time soon. And I'm looking forward to it. Its been a downright boring week. Have a lot of free time, cos after shooting at the arcade range, it would only be 11am or so, and we'd have free time until about 6pm. Only things to do are read, sleep, play guitar, pack stuff, clean the bunk and do saikang. But there are some highlights... 1. Sergeant Joshua going back to guards Well theres one sergeant whos really funny and nice, and proud to be a guardsman in the army. He was attached to our platoon in order to try out being in a leadership role for about 3 weeks. I guess we all got really attached to him while he was here, and when he had to go we followed him all the way to the ferry terminal to stay goodbye at the expense of our bathing time. Looking forward to meeting up with him in the civilian wo...

Hobbling around the house right now. And yes thanks to two large blisters on my feet. Courtesy of 12km route march during the situational (sit) test. I honestly never ever get blisters, but this time some sand managed to get in my boots after the 4km mark. The friction = heat = blisters. =( Well sit test was fine. Wasn't able to complete it to my fullest thanks to the blisters, problems with appetite, a minor ankle twist and slight after effects of 4km fast march exhaustion. After all that, and managing to survive, I'm just glad that I'm back home safe and sound now. *** Have been going through the books of Deuteronomy and Joshua. And my eyes are now open to the importance of the book of Deuteronomy. Not only was it a book of law for the Israelites, its order gives all of us here now a rough idea how to live a godly life here on earth. And... Jesus quoted Deuteronomy the most out of all the OT books. I find that absolutely wonderful. It reminded me that the life I live shou...

Getting ready for the next week of NS life now. The horrors of field camp are already over for me... And I did well to make it out alive, with no blisters, no cuts, no injuries, no sickness whatsoever. So I enjoyed my CNY. Sit test is the next obstacle in my way. Honestly its no stress for me at all. I'm not aiming for OCS or SISPEC, cos if my career path allows it, I'll auto be an MO. If I don't make it I'm happy being an ordinary soldier. That'll help me focus more on YE worship, and I think that's what the Lord wants. CNY was the usual. Mahjong, snacks, visitation and so on. Went for a couple of outings. Friday was with Kestrel Platoon 2, and we ate BK and watch CJ7, which wasn't too bad. Saturday was with SYC2. They came over to my house, then to Gerald's and lastly to Paul's for soccer watching, Poker, In Between and Blackjack playing. Today was with Faith Cell, playing Mahjong and eating spaghetti at HJ's and JS's house. Back to field c...