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 world.
2. My fate is sealed
Express Interest End Survey just passed, and I have strongly declared my intention not to become a commander, and instead be a regular NS man. The allowance was attractive, the knowledge that you'd gain from learning more was attractive.
But all in all, I guess God and the worship ministry came first for me. I'd rather forsake the authority and power in the army than my service in the church. Cos I know if I go to SISPEC or OCS my weekends may get terribly, terribly burnt. So now I hope I get into a slack unit, one that can book out everyday. I know aunty k's hoping and praying for that too.
3. Rat problem
For those scared of little critters, don't come to pulau tekong. Its rat infested. Just the other day my friends from the bunk beside us caught a rat. Some of them were screaming like girls and thats how we know. They put the rat in a pail and fed it biscuits for awhile. Until the sergeants came, took it away and drowned it. =(
Oh and the rat's name is Themis.
4. Grenade! 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000, 6000
Honestly, while other people were trembling in their boots, I was pretty excited to throw a real, actual grenade. Talk about dangerous, but it didn't matter to me. I'm not scared of a lot of things, even blood and death and ghosts and the lists goes on, so why should I be scared of a grenade?
So because I was the last man in my platoon, I was one of the last to throw, and the feeling was super shiok. Its nothing like cs I tell you. Yup so Kestrel finished it pretty fast, in about 5 hours despite having 7 or so blinds. And the overseer praised us. =)
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Went out for a little music enjoyment at indochine last night with Gerald, Paul and Ernest, and had pool before that. And my pool is getting very good IMO. Looking forward to playing more.
So listened to Catsinecradle play, and was impressed thoroughly. And my dream is to be at that standard by the time I finish my uni and army. Because in the future, I do see myself doing Christian band performing arts not only with Eden-Sol but externally as well.
And if I do get into med, I'm thinking overseas med missions especially in places like africa where diseases are so rampant. I can probably bring my guitar there as well as the Lord's glory.
Looking forward to As release, because it is the key to unlocking my future in Christ. And don't worry, I have a backup plan should I not get into med, so don't think I'm putting all my eggs in one basket ok? =)
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 world.
2. My fate is sealed
Express Interest End Survey just passed, and I have strongly declared my intention not to become a commander, and instead be a regular NS man. The allowance was attractive, the knowledge that you'd gain from learning more was attractive.
But all in all, I guess God and the worship ministry came first for me. I'd rather forsake the authority and power in the army than my service in the church. Cos I know if I go to SISPEC or OCS my weekends may get terribly, terribly burnt. So now I hope I get into a slack unit, one that can book out everyday. I know aunty k's hoping and praying for that too.
3. Rat problem
For those scared of little critters, don't come to pulau tekong. Its rat infested. Just the other day my friends from the bunk beside us caught a rat. Some of them were screaming like girls and thats how we know. They put the rat in a pail and fed it biscuits for awhile. Until the sergeants came, took it away and drowned it. =(
Oh and the rat's name is Themis.
4. Grenade! 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000, 6000
Honestly, while other people were trembling in their boots, I was pretty excited to throw a real, actual grenade. Talk about dangerous, but it didn't matter to me. I'm not scared of a lot of things, even blood and death and ghosts and the lists goes on, so why should I be scared of a grenade?
So because I was the last man in my platoon, I was one of the last to throw, and the feeling was super shiok. Its nothing like cs I tell you. Yup so Kestrel finished it pretty fast, in about 5 hours despite having 7 or so blinds. And the overseer praised us. =)
***
Went out for a little music enjoyment at indochine last night with Gerald, Paul and Ernest, and had pool before that. And my pool is getting very good IMO. Looking forward to playing more.
So listened to Catsinecradle play, and was impressed thoroughly. And my dream is to be at that standard by the time I finish my uni and army. Because in the future, I do see myself doing Christian band performing arts not only with Eden-Sol but externally as well.
And if I do get into med, I'm thinking overseas med missions especially in places like africa where diseases are so rampant. I can probably bring my guitar there as well as the Lord's glory.
Looking forward to As release, because it is the key to unlocking my future in Christ. And don't worry, I have a backup plan should I not get into med, so don't think I'm putting all my eggs in one basket ok? =)
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