Today I went down to Sentosa to do pre-camp activities for the PAYC next week!
I'm quite psyched up about the entire camp actually! The games are a good mix of lame and fun stuff, and the whole teaching values things is expected and great as well. I shall be FUN next week, cos I think that's what the campers would appreciate the most.
I shall be FUN, COMPASSION and ATTENTIVE! Yesh...those things! HEHEHE
I learnt a few things about my friends today. I totally DID NOT know that dear Mr Lim cannot tahan balloons! Squealed like a girl lor...his manly image totally ruined. *disappointed* Clarence is freaking corny, but extremely chummy and fun to talk to as well.
Grace is really running this thing well, and I am quite glad for what is in store for us all! The fact that most of it is in Sentosa just freaking rocks! ^_^ Can't wait!
More updates soon!
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Thursday, June 14, 2007
ICT 4th - 8th, Tanjong Gul Camp! (REVIEW)
This post is long overdue...I have soo much to say actually, but I've just been too lazy to type out my entire experience for the past week lah. I think I will break it down into a day by day format, so that it's easier for me to remember, and easier on the eyes of all of you readers out there as well. So here goes...
Disclaimer: There will be usage of military jargon in this post. I apologise for any lack of understanding that I may generate with the usage of such terminology.
Day 1
I woke up early in the morning and dressed up. It's been awhile since I put on a No. 4 uniform, and carried my full pack. The feeling was one of nostalgia. I got on the bus and there was one other guy with the exact same 'set up' as me. One full pack, one extra big bag for stuff, and one sling bag. I was quite amused and kept grinning...the poor guy probably thinks I'm crazy or something. LOL.
On the train, there were quite a number of people reporting for their ICT as well. Everyone had the same HAIRCUT (high slope all around), same BARANG-BARANG (duffel bag & full pack day!), same CLOTHES (green's the colour of the day) and the same SIAN LOOK on their faces. Quite an amusing sight.
Dr Liem picked me up from Boon Lay station so that I didn't have to take the disgusting bus all the way in. 30mins of industrial park hell you know? yeesh...thanks, but no thanks. Once I scanned my IC and 'in-processed', it was time to do the assumption parade. Fortunately for me, I was the S1 (read: manpower officer/human resource manager etc), so I was in charge of ceremonial shit, so I did not have to form up with the rest....kekekeke. Unfortunately, it actually rained on our parade! Everyone was drenched on the first morning of the ICT...sian diao. My nicest No.4 was wet lor...and I was planning to wear it for at least two days some more.
Anyway, the main activities for the day were briefings and preparation for IPPT the next day! IPPT is the most dreaded thing in this ICT (for me lah)
Day 2
Waking up early in the morning is a bitch! But no choice, have to wake up is have to wake up. Fortunately I am an officer, so got abit more freedom. Heehee...
I head down to the ELISS centre...it's this new automated centre where everything is tracked by a chip in a number tag issued to you. Quite cool actually. My Standing Broad Jump (SBJ) actually passed leh! I managed a 216cm...amazing. I guess all that squatting in the gym really did count for something. The other stations were not too bad. Chin-ups I managed 8 only, a bit lacklustre compared to my fellow officers - most of them managed 12. Shuttle run and sit-ups were still 5 points for me - 9.9secs and 43 sit-ups.
My 2.4km run was the ultimate test. Although I had cleared my SBJ already, I did not know whether my running would still be able to make it you see. They have a gantry system in Tanjong Gul, where you run through it, and there are sensors which pick up the chip in your number tag. I cleared my first round in 5mins 45secs...quite slow actually, and in the second round, I began to get the 'shit-this-is-confirm-a-13mins-plus-run' feeling. My RSM was at the gantry cheering all of us on you see...he kept shouting to all the HQ officers, "Come on Sir! Go go go!" Hahahaha...see? really came true lor my prediction. By that time, though I was dispatched first, the other HQ officers had already passed me. My S3, CO, QM, MO, S4...so you can probably guess how I was feeling.
I still rushed for the finish line anyway, and when the scoreboard registered my crossing with a beep and a lighted score, I was delighted to see 12mins 15secs on the electronic scoreboard! Amazing!!! After not doing anything with regard to IPPT for TWO YEARS, it's amazing that I could still pass! Wheee!!! ^_^ RSM was most impressed that all the Principal Staff Officers (PSOs) managed to pass their 2.4km run, and he kept praising all of us, saying, "Wah, all the PSOs in this battalion 'eh zao eh'." (This means 'can run one' in Hokkien)
I was happy the entire day, and I certainly enjoyed my night's off that day. Met up with my friends (Gerald and Alex) who lived near to Jurong Point, and we walked the entire mall, like, 20 000 times? LOL...JP is really only THAT interesting. My day ended with Alex seeing me off, and Dr Liem coming to pick me up to go back to camp together. Whew...the scariest part of ICT for me is finally over! Heehee...yay
Day 3 -5
These days were filled with a lot of 'army stuff'. This means more military jargon then I care to share, and general complaints about the inefficiency of the NS administration. But those things aside, the people who were from my higher HQ are still very nice people, and I am glad that I have a team of dedicated people willing to explain the workings of NS administration to me. ^_^
Thanks also to the friends in my unit for making life bearable as I fought a hard one week battle with fucked up systems and terribly thick-headed chief clerks. Hahaha...new friends were made during the week, and old friends updated. Aaah...my life is good. S1 supposed to be super stressful, but I am lucky to have so many friends around me supporting me. ^_^
747 Guards is going to be a GREAT NS unit! (yes, my unit number is freaking cool lah!)
Disclaimer: There will be usage of military jargon in this post. I apologise for any lack of understanding that I may generate with the usage of such terminology.
Day 1
I woke up early in the morning and dressed up. It's been awhile since I put on a No. 4 uniform, and carried my full pack. The feeling was one of nostalgia. I got on the bus and there was one other guy with the exact same 'set up' as me. One full pack, one extra big bag for stuff, and one sling bag. I was quite amused and kept grinning...the poor guy probably thinks I'm crazy or something. LOL.
On the train, there were quite a number of people reporting for their ICT as well. Everyone had the same HAIRCUT (high slope all around), same BARANG-BARANG (duffel bag & full pack day!), same CLOTHES (green's the colour of the day) and the same SIAN LOOK on their faces. Quite an amusing sight.
Dr Liem picked me up from Boon Lay station so that I didn't have to take the disgusting bus all the way in. 30mins of industrial park hell you know? yeesh...thanks, but no thanks. Once I scanned my IC and 'in-processed', it was time to do the assumption parade. Fortunately for me, I was the S1 (read: manpower officer/human resource manager etc), so I was in charge of ceremonial shit, so I did not have to form up with the rest....kekekeke. Unfortunately, it actually rained on our parade! Everyone was drenched on the first morning of the ICT...sian diao. My nicest No.4 was wet lor...and I was planning to wear it for at least two days some more.
Anyway, the main activities for the day were briefings and preparation for IPPT the next day! IPPT is the most dreaded thing in this ICT (for me lah)
Day 2
Waking up early in the morning is a bitch! But no choice, have to wake up is have to wake up. Fortunately I am an officer, so got abit more freedom. Heehee...
I head down to the ELISS centre...it's this new automated centre where everything is tracked by a chip in a number tag issued to you. Quite cool actually. My Standing Broad Jump (SBJ) actually passed leh! I managed a 216cm...amazing. I guess all that squatting in the gym really did count for something. The other stations were not too bad. Chin-ups I managed 8 only, a bit lacklustre compared to my fellow officers - most of them managed 12. Shuttle run and sit-ups were still 5 points for me - 9.9secs and 43 sit-ups.
My 2.4km run was the ultimate test. Although I had cleared my SBJ already, I did not know whether my running would still be able to make it you see. They have a gantry system in Tanjong Gul, where you run through it, and there are sensors which pick up the chip in your number tag. I cleared my first round in 5mins 45secs...quite slow actually, and in the second round, I began to get the 'shit-this-is-confirm-a-13mins-plus-run' feeling. My RSM was at the gantry cheering all of us on you see...he kept shouting to all the HQ officers, "Come on Sir! Go go go!" Hahahaha...see? really came true lor my prediction. By that time, though I was dispatched first, the other HQ officers had already passed me. My S3, CO, QM, MO, S4...so you can probably guess how I was feeling.
I still rushed for the finish line anyway, and when the scoreboard registered my crossing with a beep and a lighted score, I was delighted to see 12mins 15secs on the electronic scoreboard! Amazing!!! After not doing anything with regard to IPPT for TWO YEARS, it's amazing that I could still pass! Wheee!!! ^_^ RSM was most impressed that all the Principal Staff Officers (PSOs) managed to pass their 2.4km run, and he kept praising all of us, saying, "Wah, all the PSOs in this battalion 'eh zao eh'." (This means 'can run one' in Hokkien)
I was happy the entire day, and I certainly enjoyed my night's off that day. Met up with my friends (Gerald and Alex) who lived near to Jurong Point, and we walked the entire mall, like, 20 000 times? LOL...JP is really only THAT interesting. My day ended with Alex seeing me off, and Dr Liem coming to pick me up to go back to camp together. Whew...the scariest part of ICT for me is finally over! Heehee...yay
Day 3 -5
These days were filled with a lot of 'army stuff'. This means more military jargon then I care to share, and general complaints about the inefficiency of the NS administration. But those things aside, the people who were from my higher HQ are still very nice people, and I am glad that I have a team of dedicated people willing to explain the workings of NS administration to me. ^_^
Thanks also to the friends in my unit for making life bearable as I fought a hard one week battle with fucked up systems and terribly thick-headed chief clerks. Hahaha...new friends were made during the week, and old friends updated. Aaah...my life is good. S1 supposed to be super stressful, but I am lucky to have so many friends around me supporting me. ^_^
747 Guards is going to be a GREAT NS unit! (yes, my unit number is freaking cool lah!)
Monday, June 04, 2007
ICT 4th - 8th, Tanjong Gul Camp!
I will be having my first ever in-camp training until Friday! I'm actually quite excited to meet up with all my friends from my NSF unit! Heehee...
I have IPPT on Tuesday morning, and I know I'll probably fail terribly...sigh. I can so imagine the sergeant saying this:
"Sir! Come on Sir! You can do it!"
Sooo paiseh can? Haiz...what to do? When you let yourself go, you can only expect things like that. Well, I'm looking forward to seeing all my fellow officers again! We had fun times during our NSF days, so I hope the coming week will the same.
First day will be a bitch for me...confirm a lot of jokers AWOL, report late...blah blah blah...ah well...gambatte ne for me!
Seeya all next weekend!
I have IPPT on Tuesday morning, and I know I'll probably fail terribly...sigh. I can so imagine the sergeant saying this:
"Sir! Come on Sir! You can do it!"
Sooo paiseh can? Haiz...what to do? When you let yourself go, you can only expect things like that. Well, I'm looking forward to seeing all my fellow officers again! We had fun times during our NSF days, so I hope the coming week will the same.
First day will be a bitch for me...confirm a lot of jokers AWOL, report late...blah blah blah...ah well...gambatte ne for me!
Seeya all next weekend!
Friday, June 01, 2007
Poke-madness!
Alex and I have been playing Pokemon on GBA emulators on our PC/laptop for the past few days...it's getting bad man...somebody save us! LOL...
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