Gentlemen and ladies, boys and girls, I will gear myself to get a PS3 in the near future. I manage to find a HD ready TV that costs $588 only! And the good thing is, I won't be paying for the HD ready TV. I will just tell my parents "Hey mom! Our LIVING ROOM TV is too old. Why don't YOU get this super cheap HD TV from Akira?"
Nihihihi. Little did she know that I have other intentions...
December 25, 2007
First things first: Merry Christmas to all you people.
Ok.
I am so grateful for this particular body part. Most of us seem to just take it for granted and only reveal it when they need to. Other than that, we will just keep this body part tuck away in our clothings, never showing it to others. Why? Because we deem it to be a shameful act.
By now I assume most of you would roughly know what I am talking about.
Yes, its our cheeks.
I used to take my cheeks for granted too until I took up loller brading last week.
It help to reduce the impact of my fall and thanks to it, I got to feel the existence of my butt
for the first time since many years. And I am talking about my butt cheeks. Not our face cheeks.
(How we can use our face cheeks to break our fall I have no idea)
These pair of natural cushions given to us is such a miraculous thing.
Ok.
I am so grateful for this particular body part. Most of us seem to just take it for granted and only reveal it when they need to. Other than that, we will just keep this body part tuck away in our clothings, never showing it to others. Why? Because we deem it to be a shameful act.
By now I assume most of you would roughly know what I am talking about.
Yes, its our cheeks.
I used to take my cheeks for granted too until I took up loller brading last week.
It help to reduce the impact of my fall and thanks to it, I got to feel the existence of my butt
for the first time since many years. And I am talking about my butt cheeks. Not our face cheeks.
(How we can use our face cheeks to break our fall I have no idea)
These pair of natural cushions given to us is such a miraculous thing.
December 20, 2007
HAH.
I bought a pair of loller brades today!
Went to practice just now and found out that its harder than it looks.
After a few good slams to the tarmac and many yoga-like positions to save my ass from the floor, I barely learned to skate in a stable manner.
Looks like I've got lots of practicing to do.
I have been spending alot recently.. Hmm
I bought a pair of loller brades today!
Went to practice just now and found out that its harder than it looks.
After a few good slams to the tarmac and many yoga-like positions to save my ass from the floor, I barely learned to skate in a stable manner.
Looks like I've got lots of practicing to do.
I have been spending alot recently.. Hmm
December 18, 2007
December 16, 2007
My name is Cheng Jin. I come from an average family in Singapore.
I live a decent live and is generally self-sufficient; I am neither poor nor rich,
just somewhere in the middle.
I live a decent live and is generally self-sufficient; I am neither poor nor rich,
just somewhere in the middle.
This is my phone. I spent $568 on it when it was first released back in July 2007. I spent a few weeks lamenting on amount which I paid for this phone because it sapped away close to 70% of my minute salary for that month. But ultimately, I am happy with my phone because it satifies my needs for media entertainment on the go.
This is the Nokia 8800, a phone which costs around $1000. Despite its price, it offers less functions than my Nokia 5700. The main reason behind its steep price tag is its design which I won't deny, it looks sleek and cool. Made from titanium metal with a scratch-proof screen, it even comes with its own unique set of ringtone which no other Nokia phone has. It is dubbed the "poor man's Vertu" but paying so much for something that looks good is not something I will do. Its just so un-me.
This is the Nokia Sirocco 8800 Gold edition. Despite its revised name, the phone is identical to the Nokia 8800. The main differences between the two is that the Gold edition, as its name suggests, is gold plated and it costs around $1600, $600 more than its titanium counterpart. I haven't seen anyone using it yet. It is definitely not something I would buy. I mean, come on, the gold makes it look more like an ah-pek's phone than a unique, one of a kind phone.
Arte Sapphire
As if trying to attract all those uber-rich consumers which doesn't asks for the price when shopping, Nokia is releasing another two high end phones; the Nokia 8800 Arte and the Nokia 8800 Arte Sapphire. In essence, these two phones are identical to the Nokia 8800 and Nokia 8800 Gold edition. Flamboyant phones that has nothing but looks. The Nokia 8800 Arte Sapphire even has a blue gem embedded into its keypad. How cool is that?
Sometimes, the difference between poor and rich can be colossal. The poor men's Vertu costs $1000. The rich men's ones have prices starting from $10000. With prices like that, you might think that these Vertu phones are super-phones. Then you are sorely mistaken. Other than having more leather, gems, satins, velvet and "ergonomics engineering", these obscenely expensive phones still has nothing much to fight my Nokia 5700 in terms of functionality. The things that a Vertu owener can boast about is its exhorbitant cost and how rich the owner is. Thats all.
Just when you think luxury has a limit in the mobile phone arena, you are in for a surprise. Ladies and gentlemen, introducing the Goldvish Illusion! The ultimate luxury mobile phone made of 18k gold, set with top quality diamonds and incorporating advanced quad band technology. The fusion of exclusive Swiss watch-making and high technology. The back of the phone is covered in sting ray or crocodile skin giving it a unique texture. The specs of the phone are far better than the Vertu due to the fact that it is relatively new. Wow! Better specs! But still pales in comparison to MY phone!
When you are finally certain that things couldn't get any snobbier, flashier, bling-ier and gem-mier, you are SO TUAPEKGONG-DAMN WRONG! MWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Behold! The limited edition (with only 3 in the whole wide world) 'Le Million' Piece Unique. Nope, Batman is not going bling-bling, this is not his new Bat Boomarang. Trust me, its a TUAPEKGONG-DAMN mobile phone!
Behold! The limited edition (with only 3 in the whole wide world) 'Le Million' Piece Unique. Nope, Batman is not going bling-bling, this is not his new Bat Boomarang. Trust me, its a TUAPEKGONG-DAMN mobile phone!
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GoldVish, an uber-luxury communication company out of Geneva Switzerland manufactured what may be the most expensive cell phone in the world; costing more than $2,000,000. That’s enough to feed a relatively small country (think Singapore? maybe not) for a few weeks. The one of kind GoldVish phone is plastered with 120 carats of VVS-1 grade diamonds, while the casing is made of white gold. Despite its breathtaking price - IT STILL CANT COMPETE WITH MY NOKIA 5700 IN TERMS OF FUNCTIONALITY! GOODNESS GRACIOUS ME, FOR A PHONE THAT COSTS THIS MUCH, I WOULD EXPECT IT TO DO SOMETHING EXTRAORDINARY. LIKE SHOOT A ROCKET OR SOMETHING.
But pushing on one of the precious stones unlocks a secret compartment that can be used for carrying medicine or jewels.
Oh, and if you ever want to buy this beauty, you’ll need a Swiss bank account with over $2,000,000. GoldVish doesn’t take Visa or Matercards.
Concluding statement: I may not be rich but I am pragmatic. I won't spend my money on some products that can't even spell goldfish correctly.
December 12, 2007
BUSH WARNS MYANMAR OF WORLD SANCTIONS... IF IT CONTINUES TO IGNORE CALLS FOR A DEMOCRATIC TRANSITION
Agence France-Presse - 12/12/2007 1:57 AM
"The United States will spearhead a global campaign to step up sanctions against Myanmar's military regime if it continues to ignore calls for a democratic transition, President George W. Bush warned Tuesday.
The threat came after the US House of Representatives Tuesday adopted sanctions against Myanmar's multi-million dollar gemstone exports and natural gas industry, in response to the military junta's lethal crackdown on September pro-democracy protests.
At least 31 people were killed and 74 missing in the suppression of protests that were led by Buddhist monks, according to a UN report.
Bush repeated his call for the regime to release all political prisoners, including Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, who is under house arrest."
Goodness gracious me. It seems to me that Bush is not yet satisfied with his ailing Afghanistan-Iraq endeavor. Now, he has decided to shift America's hegemonic weight to South-East Asia, namely Myanmar for some unknown reasons. Perhaps he wants to seek some vindication for his failur... I mean misadventure in the Middle East. Or he simply wants to spread (impose) Democracy around the world. Maybe he just wants to show whose the Boss.
Dear Mr. Bush, please wake up your idea.
As a president, you should know better than to start creating another problem when you still got your hands full on existing ones, namely Iraq and Afghanistan. On the surface, America seems to have full control over Iraq. But in reality, America only controls Baghdad, the Iraqi capital. Outside the those capital walls, lawlessness rules. Tribal chiefs decapitate people like pigs and the terrorists group launches surprise attacks every now and then on the US Army. 5 years into the Iraq War and the death toll has never dropped. More and more soldiers "die for their country" with each passing day.
Now, the most powerful administration in the world is in a deadlock. Bush can choose to stay in Iraq, but doing so will only mean more soldiers are going to get killed. Seeing the situation, its going to take the US Army a long long time to eradicate all threats in Iraq. Think about the number of soldiers that are going to die and the amount of money that is going to be wasted. Eventually, Americans at home are going to complain about the situation in Iraq. Alternatively, the President can choose to pull out of Iraq, but doing so will create a power vacuum and will eventually lead to a civil war between all the factions in Iraq. America will be criticized internationally as a "a country that invaded for no reason and left shit for the Iraqis".
I appreaciate the American president for his firm belief in democracy but he has to right to impose his belief in other countries. Whether other nations want to endorse democracy or not is up to them to decide. How a government wants to rules its country is its internal affairs. Therefore, Bush has no reason to demand other country to turn democratic. At best, he can only suggest. He is in no position vto say democracy is good and communism is evil. Such ideas are subjective. One man's fish might be another man's anthrax. One interesting fact; so far, the countries Bush invaded, for being totalitarian, are weak, third world countries. Russia is also another country with conflicting political system with America. The same goes for China. So why don't I see Bush trying to preach to Vladimir Putin and Hu Jingtao?
Please Mr. Bush, take care of your own family matters first before trying to kay-poh into other people's affairs. For all you know, you might be the infamous president that brings America's reputation to a record low in the course of the nation's history.
Agence France-Presse - 12/12/2007 1:57 AM
"The United States will spearhead a global campaign to step up sanctions against Myanmar's military regime if it continues to ignore calls for a democratic transition, President George W. Bush warned Tuesday.
The threat came after the US House of Representatives Tuesday adopted sanctions against Myanmar's multi-million dollar gemstone exports and natural gas industry, in response to the military junta's lethal crackdown on September pro-democracy protests.
At least 31 people were killed and 74 missing in the suppression of protests that were led by Buddhist monks, according to a UN report.
Bush repeated his call for the regime to release all political prisoners, including Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, who is under house arrest."
Goodness gracious me. It seems to me that Bush is not yet satisfied with his ailing Afghanistan-Iraq endeavor. Now, he has decided to shift America's hegemonic weight to South-East Asia, namely Myanmar for some unknown reasons. Perhaps he wants to seek some vindication for his failur... I mean misadventure in the Middle East. Or he simply wants to spread (impose) Democracy around the world. Maybe he just wants to show whose the Boss.
Dear Mr. Bush, please wake up your idea.
As a president, you should know better than to start creating another problem when you still got your hands full on existing ones, namely Iraq and Afghanistan. On the surface, America seems to have full control over Iraq. But in reality, America only controls Baghdad, the Iraqi capital. Outside the those capital walls, lawlessness rules. Tribal chiefs decapitate people like pigs and the terrorists group launches surprise attacks every now and then on the US Army. 5 years into the Iraq War and the death toll has never dropped. More and more soldiers "die for their country" with each passing day.
Now, the most powerful administration in the world is in a deadlock. Bush can choose to stay in Iraq, but doing so will only mean more soldiers are going to get killed. Seeing the situation, its going to take the US Army a long long time to eradicate all threats in Iraq. Think about the number of soldiers that are going to die and the amount of money that is going to be wasted. Eventually, Americans at home are going to complain about the situation in Iraq. Alternatively, the President can choose to pull out of Iraq, but doing so will create a power vacuum and will eventually lead to a civil war between all the factions in Iraq. America will be criticized internationally as a "a country that invaded for no reason and left shit for the Iraqis".
I appreaciate the American president for his firm belief in democracy but he has to right to impose his belief in other countries. Whether other nations want to endorse democracy or not is up to them to decide. How a government wants to rules its country is its internal affairs. Therefore, Bush has no reason to demand other country to turn democratic. At best, he can only suggest. He is in no position vto say democracy is good and communism is evil. Such ideas are subjective. One man's fish might be another man's anthrax. One interesting fact; so far, the countries Bush invaded, for being totalitarian, are weak, third world countries. Russia is also another country with conflicting political system with America. The same goes for China. So why don't I see Bush trying to preach to Vladimir Putin and Hu Jingtao?
Please Mr. Bush, take care of your own family matters first before trying to kay-poh into other people's affairs. For all you know, you might be the infamous president that brings America's reputation to a record low in the course of the nation's history.
December 10, 2007
All right! I just finished watching V for Vendetta. The last time I watched it (with Alfonsus) I failed to comprehend its essence because there were no subtitles and I can't catch what the actors were saying fast enough (those englishman spoke very quickly).
But tonight, I watched it with earphones on and I already read abit of the movie script in advance. Plus, my SAT revision seemed to have boosted my English. Therefore I was able to make sense of the whole movie and my, it was absolufantastic.
Individuality, freedom, intellectual. Its a movie that emphasizes our natural right to live, speak, think and create.
Men were born free but now they are everywhere in chains. How did it happened? If you guys are looking for the one responsible, you only have to look into a mirror. Yes, you landed yourself in your plight. Why should we obey all the rules and regulations? Why allow society to label us as genius, educated or dumb? Why subject ourselves to the rule of others when we were given the right to live our own life? What gives your government the power to rule over us?
Oh yes.
You allowed the government to govern you. You wanted peace, prosperity and security. And peace, prosperity and security our government gave to us. We have almost everything we need; good life, good economy and a peaceful home. All these the government has provided us and all it demands in return is our silent obedient conformity.
Be deluded no more! If you feel what I feel then meet me at the Parliament on the 5th of November 2008. We shall create an anarchy where all men lives free! Mwahahahahaha.
OK. Maybe I was abit too radical but thats about the gist of the story. I sure hope I won't be arrested for dissemination of seditious message. Then again, I didn't specify which government so they can't do anything about it. Mwahahahahahahahaha!
Freedom of expression!
Voilà ! In view, a humble vaudevillian veteran, cast vicariously as both victim and villain by the vicissitudes of Fate. This visage, no mere veneer of vanity, is a vestige of the vox populi, now vacant, vanished.
However, this valorous visitation of a by-gone vexation, stands vivified and has vowed to vanquish these venal and virulent vermin van-guarding vice and vouchsafing the violently vicious and voracious violation of volition.
The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous. Verily, this vichyssoise of verbiage veers most verbose, so let me simply add that it's my very good honor to meet you and you may call me V.
But tonight, I watched it with earphones on and I already read abit of the movie script in advance. Plus, my SAT revision seemed to have boosted my English. Therefore I was able to make sense of the whole movie and my, it was absolufantastic.
Individuality, freedom, intellectual. Its a movie that emphasizes our natural right to live, speak, think and create.
Men were born free but now they are everywhere in chains. How did it happened? If you guys are looking for the one responsible, you only have to look into a mirror. Yes, you landed yourself in your plight. Why should we obey all the rules and regulations? Why allow society to label us as genius, educated or dumb? Why subject ourselves to the rule of others when we were given the right to live our own life? What gives your government the power to rule over us?
Oh yes.
You allowed the government to govern you. You wanted peace, prosperity and security. And peace, prosperity and security our government gave to us. We have almost everything we need; good life, good economy and a peaceful home. All these the government has provided us and all it demands in return is our silent obedient conformity.
Be deluded no more! If you feel what I feel then meet me at the Parliament on the 5th of November 2008. We shall create an anarchy where all men lives free! Mwahahahahaha.
OK. Maybe I was abit too radical but thats about the gist of the story. I sure hope I won't be arrested for dissemination of seditious message. Then again, I didn't specify which government so they can't do anything about it. Mwahahahahahahahaha!
Freedom of expression!
Voilà ! In view, a humble vaudevillian veteran, cast vicariously as both victim and villain by the vicissitudes of Fate. This visage, no mere veneer of vanity, is a vestige of the vox populi, now vacant, vanished.
However, this valorous visitation of a by-gone vexation, stands vivified and has vowed to vanquish these venal and virulent vermin van-guarding vice and vouchsafing the violently vicious and voracious violation of volition.
The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous. Verily, this vichyssoise of verbiage veers most verbose, so let me simply add that it's my very good honor to meet you and you may call me V.
December 09, 2007
http://9mmsfx.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=9SE&Product_Code=I61&Category_Code=CS0
I want the Sharingan contact lens! But its costs USD200 for a pair and that is excluding the shipping costs. Sure it looks cool but its for theatrical use only. I can't wear it for a pronlonged period of time. Plus people might take me for a fool if I wear it out. (unless I am at some cos-play show but I dun look like Sasuke, Itachi or Kakashi >.<)
I am chionging through Naruto season 1 now and am currently at episode 162. Going to re-watch V for Veranda soon haha.
Oh I am so bloated with food now.
Learning the Fire Element: Blazing Fireball Jutsu hand seals now.
Snake Tiger Monkey Boar Horse Tiger!
I want the Sharingan contact lens! But its costs USD200 for a pair and that is excluding the shipping costs. Sure it looks cool but its for theatrical use only. I can't wear it for a pronlonged period of time. Plus people might take me for a fool if I wear it out. (unless I am at some cos-play show but I dun look like Sasuke, Itachi or Kakashi >.<)
I am chionging through Naruto season 1 now and am currently at episode 162. Going to re-watch V for Veranda soon haha.
Oh I am so bloated with food now.
Learning the Fire Element: Blazing Fireball Jutsu hand seals now.
Snake Tiger Monkey Boar Horse Tiger!
December 07, 2007
Today was a fruitful day for me. I went around checking out my men on the ground and mingled around with them. I gained much insights from this interaction with them.
Although my posting now is similar to a 2nd Lieutenant or 3rd Sergeant leading a platoon and a section respectively, there is still a very big difference between me and the 2LT/3SG. For instance, things at my place doesn't work the "I give orders you obey" way. Also, in the army, the things you do everyday differs in the sense that there is no universal roster/time-table. For me, my men have to go through the same routine over and over again during their every working day.
Therefore, men management is rather tricky on my side. Some of them even expressed their suspicions about me. But never mind. I will rise up to this challenge. What doesn't kill me makes me stronger!
Although my posting now is similar to a 2nd Lieutenant or 3rd Sergeant leading a platoon and a section respectively, there is still a very big difference between me and the 2LT/3SG. For instance, things at my place doesn't work the "I give orders you obey" way. Also, in the army, the things you do everyday differs in the sense that there is no universal roster/time-table. For me, my men have to go through the same routine over and over again during their every working day.
Therefore, men management is rather tricky on my side. Some of them even expressed their suspicions about me. But never mind. I will rise up to this challenge. What doesn't kill me makes me stronger!
December 06, 2007
I am watching TAB TV now ahahaha! Its such a, erm, bitchy show lol. And I am attracted by it!
I am such a bitch lol.
Tonights edition is about stalkers. More specifically, obessessed fans turned stalkers.
Felicia Chin shared her story on the show. Zoe Tay and Vincent Ng also.
One funny thing about Vincent's experience: a MALE fan kissed him on the neck and ran away lol!!!!
For Zoe, one PRC China Babi called from China and proposed to her~~~ Like what the hell haha.
Interesting show lah.
I am such a bitch lol.
Tonights edition is about stalkers. More specifically, obessessed fans turned stalkers.
Felicia Chin shared her story on the show. Zoe Tay and Vincent Ng also.
One funny thing about Vincent's experience: a MALE fan kissed him on the neck and ran away lol!!!!
For Zoe, one PRC China Babi called from China and proposed to her~~~ Like what the hell haha.
Interesting show lah.
December 05, 2007
December 03, 2007
December 01, 2007
I was researching on the market price of PSP and I chance upon this interesting auction put up on Yahoo.
80" Video Glasses Light Weight Version
Watch the latest videos using your iPod Video, Zune or any Portable Media Player on a 80" Screen from 1M away on a device that weighs only 59g.
You can also use it to:
Play console games on your Xbox, PlayStation or Wii without hogging the family's TV.
Connect it to any DVD player or VCR and watch movies in your own private big screen virtual theatre.
Amazing isn't it? Imagine you watching sex education related films.
ALL RIGHT! I have been waiting for a long time to say this:
I SAT for my SAT on a SAT! (I sat for my SAT paper on a Saturday!!!)
MWahahhahaha. Ok. Ahem.
Anyway, bloody hell, the SAT today was like 5 hours long! I sat in the room from 7.45am to 12.40pm~~~ I think gazillions upon gazillion of my brain cells got disintegrated during that 5 hours. Initially it was still fine. I can still focus. But as time pass by (and the bloody Engrish question is as hard as hell), I began to lose sight of the finishing line. It doesnt help that there is a pretty cute girl sitting in front of me. 4 hours into the test I was no longer exercising my cognitive abilities. All I can think of is "Oh my gosh, please just end this now" and I simply just glance thru the questions and "A". Next, "B". Next "C". I think I like "A" more, ok so this shall be "A". To make things worst, my stomach kept growling and growling! I then realised I didnt ate dinner last night and I dint take breakfast this morning...
When it was time to start on Section 7 of the test, I got a shock. A minor one. But major enough to rupture more brain cells. I turned over my answer sheet to the second page where the OAS (remember, the 4D like thing where you shade the circle for your answer) for Section 7 is and then I saw that there is an OAS for Section TEN! 10?! All the SAT practice papers I did only had 9 sections. Perplexed, I asked one of the invigilators and they told "Orh, coz today is Saturday, so got one extra section."
...........................
*I solemnly and sincerely swear upon my dignity as a human being that I am not lying about the reason I was given.*
After he told me I was like "What the French Fires? Is that guy joking?" He is not joking.
So I told Mr. Commando about this perculiar discovery and he reasoned with me: Because its SAT-urday, you get one bonus section. If you take the test on SAT-urn on a SAT-urday, you will get 2 bonus sections. If you happen to believe in SAT-an and you take the test on SAT-urn on a SAT-urday, then you will get 3 bonus sections. Anyone else care to join in?
Anyway, I am really pondering about why is there an extra section all of a sudden.
Ugh. But I made it through. Now all I can hope is for the markers overlook all my mistakes and just give me ticks all the way. This way, they will be able to finish marking early and can celebrate Christmas too. See, a win-win situation.
With SAT out of the way, I am more free now. Hmmm. What should I do?
I SAT for my SAT on a SAT! (I sat for my SAT paper on a Saturday!!!)
MWahahhahaha. Ok. Ahem.
Anyway, bloody hell, the SAT today was like 5 hours long! I sat in the room from 7.45am to 12.40pm~~~ I think gazillions upon gazillion of my brain cells got disintegrated during that 5 hours. Initially it was still fine. I can still focus. But as time pass by (and the bloody Engrish question is as hard as hell), I began to lose sight of the finishing line. It doesnt help that there is a pretty cute girl sitting in front of me. 4 hours into the test I was no longer exercising my cognitive abilities. All I can think of is "Oh my gosh, please just end this now" and I simply just glance thru the questions and "A". Next, "B". Next "C". I think I like "A" more, ok so this shall be "A". To make things worst, my stomach kept growling and growling! I then realised I didnt ate dinner last night and I dint take breakfast this morning...
When it was time to start on Section 7 of the test, I got a shock. A minor one. But major enough to rupture more brain cells. I turned over my answer sheet to the second page where the OAS (remember, the 4D like thing where you shade the circle for your answer) for Section 7 is and then I saw that there is an OAS for Section TEN! 10?! All the SAT practice papers I did only had 9 sections. Perplexed, I asked one of the invigilators and they told "Orh, coz today is Saturday, so got one extra section."
...........................
*I solemnly and sincerely swear upon my dignity as a human being that I am not lying about the reason I was given.*
After he told me I was like "What the French Fires? Is that guy joking?" He is not joking.
So I told Mr. Commando about this perculiar discovery and he reasoned with me: Because its SAT-urday, you get one bonus section. If you take the test on SAT-urn on a SAT-urday, you will get 2 bonus sections. If you happen to believe in SAT-an and you take the test on SAT-urn on a SAT-urday, then you will get 3 bonus sections. Anyone else care to join in?
Anyway, I am really pondering about why is there an extra section all of a sudden.
Ugh. But I made it through. Now all I can hope is for the markers overlook all my mistakes and just give me ticks all the way. This way, they will be able to finish marking early and can celebrate Christmas too. See, a win-win situation.
With SAT out of the way, I am more free now. Hmmm. What should I do?
Its 5+ am in the morning and I am here sitting in front of the computer sipping my 2-in-1 instant coffee. I didnt exactly have a good sleep last night. My parents came back at an unknown time but I guess it would be pretty late. Probably around 1+ am. I slept at 12am and woke up at 5am.
Fortunately, I am SAF trained; I can substain myself with very little or no sleep at all. Even if without the SAF training, I still can "dong" for another day I guess. I am after all, well known for my hyperactiveness.
Fortunately, I am SAF trained; I can substain myself with very little or no sleep at all. Even if without the SAF training, I still can "dong" for another day I guess. I am after all, well known for my hyperactiveness.
November 30, 2007
Knocked off work at around 9.30pm today. I went around and did scarlet teaming exercises with my DSO. We hit several establishments but fortunately, most of them made the mark.
I used two different type of stories to perform the exercises. Basically, I am suppose to create some distraction and then leave my belongings in the establishments and the people there must be vigilant enough to notice it and remind me to take my things with me.
Story #1: I have been receiving several scam calls from China. I am appalled by the frequency with which they call me and how they obtained my number in the first place. In fact, I received another one of these calls earlier and that prompted me to bring this matter to the police's attention.
-Then depending on the response I get, I will play along-
Story #2: Good evening officer. I am here to make an enquiry. I am not sure how I should put it but... Alright, I will be grank with you. Are gay marriages allowed in Singapore? If not, is there any thing I can do to get my marriage with my boyfriend recognized my Mr Lee's administration? Is there really no leeway at all?
- Depending on the hostility of the response, I will also play along! -
On the whole, the results were good!
Work late. Can demand for food money and longer vacation hehe.
Tomorrow is my SAT. I will have to be at STARHUB CENTRE by 7.45am.
Wish me luck!
I used two different type of stories to perform the exercises. Basically, I am suppose to create some distraction and then leave my belongings in the establishments and the people there must be vigilant enough to notice it and remind me to take my things with me.
Story #1: I have been receiving several scam calls from China. I am appalled by the frequency with which they call me and how they obtained my number in the first place. In fact, I received another one of these calls earlier and that prompted me to bring this matter to the police's attention.
-Then depending on the response I get, I will play along-
Story #2: Good evening officer. I am here to make an enquiry. I am not sure how I should put it but... Alright, I will be grank with you. Are gay marriages allowed in Singapore? If not, is there any thing I can do to get my marriage with my boyfriend recognized my Mr Lee's administration? Is there really no leeway at all?
- Depending on the hostility of the response, I will also play along! -
On the whole, the results were good!
Work late. Can demand for food money and longer vacation hehe.
Tomorrow is my SAT. I will have to be at STARHUB CENTRE by 7.45am.
Wish me luck!
They held each other tight as they drove on through the night they were so exited.
We got just one shot of life, let's take it while we're still not afraid.
Because life is so brief and time is a thief when you're undecided.
And like a fistful of sand, it can slip right through your hands.
Young hearts be free tonight.
Time is on your side,
Don't let them put you down, don't let 'em push you around,
Don't let 'em ever change your point of view.
I love this song. It tells a story of two delinquent lovers who faced tyrannical oppression from their family in their premature relationship. They eventually decided to elope and seek their happiness out there.
Its so sweet and I think the lyrics make some sense too. Why wait and leave fate to someone else when you can decide fate yourself? Ladies and gentlemen, Christmas is coming soon and love is in the air. Do not hesistate to express your love for your crush. Be bold enough to tell him/her I have a very profound affection for you.
Do not spend Christmas alone anymore!
HECK! I am gonna be late for work!
November 28, 2007
I ate Maggi Mee for dinner again. Remind me never to trust my 2nd bro again. He called me when I was still at work and offered to take away a packet of fried rice for me. When I reached home, the fried rice was nowhere to be found. He dint buy it at all. And he dint even bother to call and tell me that his not buying dinner for me. If he did then I could have eaten outside. What an irresponsible guy.
Lessons Learnt While Cooking Maggi Mee Today:
1. Never brew your Maggi Mee like how sinsehs brew their chinese medical concoctions. Not only will your egg become hard-boiled but your noodles will expand alot also.
2. Don't try to cook your egg whole with the Mee. When you break the egg into the mee already, stir the noodle and the egg so that the egg will get "smashed" and distributed evenly throught the pot. This makes the egg ripe faster. Leaving your egg in its untouched condition (yolk and egg white intact) is suicidal; the water in the pot will dry up and the pot will explode before the egg even ripens.
3. Don't go and check for what shoes to buy on eBay after adding a large amount of water into the pot to prevent it from drying up. The water will most likely boil, expand and then overflow onto the stove because you are too engrossed with the wide selection of shoe.
Shit sia. People say I look like old man. And a nerd.
Lessons Learnt While Cooking Maggi Mee Today:
1. Never brew your Maggi Mee like how sinsehs brew their chinese medical concoctions. Not only will your egg become hard-boiled but your noodles will expand alot also.
2. Don't try to cook your egg whole with the Mee. When you break the egg into the mee already, stir the noodle and the egg so that the egg will get "smashed" and distributed evenly throught the pot. This makes the egg ripe faster. Leaving your egg in its untouched condition (yolk and egg white intact) is suicidal; the water in the pot will dry up and the pot will explode before the egg even ripens.
3. Don't go and check for what shoes to buy on eBay after adding a large amount of water into the pot to prevent it from drying up. The water will most likely boil, expand and then overflow onto the stove because you are too engrossed with the wide selection of shoe.
Shit sia. People say I look like old man. And a nerd.
I had a sweet, wonderful sleep last night. I even woke up feeling energetic; a deviation from the usual fatigue that I will feel when I wake up on other days. My parent's bed is just too comfortable ler. Its KING KOIL brand and its freaking QUEEN SIZE. So spacious, I can sleep diagonally and I can leave my Pikachu at the side without causing any obstruction (this morning the Pikachu was on the floor. I think I must have knocked it down. Poor Pika)!
OK enough about my bed. I don't want to sound like some country bumpkin that has only slept on mattresses for his entire life. (Coincidentally, I spent most of my past 18 years of existence sleeping on mattresses....)
Lets see. My 2nd brother's wife (is that my brother-in-law?) cant cook for walnuts sake. She pour the oil machiam the oil price now is $0.01 per barrerl! When I came home, the entire kitchen floor was oily sia! Disgusting. And I see the food I got turned off; the vegetables and meat are actually shiny! You can see light reflecting on it sia. Power lor. Luckily I ate before coming home. No way in Singapore am I going to stomach HER food. One mouth of it and you can pee enough oil to cook another meal. Sheez. Talk about China Babi. Ooops.
Regarding my that matrix phone. I doubt I am gonna buy it. It would cost me around $70 which I reckon is too boh hua already. Never mind about it being the chosen phone. I cant afford to burn my pocket and jeopardize my hobby of playing pocket billards. now what the heck I am talking about... nvm, you guys know what I am talking about. or do you?
OK enough about my bed. I don't want to sound like some country bumpkin that has only slept on mattresses for his entire life. (Coincidentally, I spent most of my past 18 years of existence sleeping on mattresses....)
Lets see. My 2nd brother's wife (is that my brother-in-law?) cant cook for walnuts sake. She pour the oil machiam the oil price now is $0.01 per barrerl! When I came home, the entire kitchen floor was oily sia! Disgusting. And I see the food I got turned off; the vegetables and meat are actually shiny! You can see light reflecting on it sia. Power lor. Luckily I ate before coming home. No way in Singapore am I going to stomach HER food. One mouth of it and you can pee enough oil to cook another meal. Sheez. Talk about China Babi. Ooops.
Regarding my that matrix phone. I doubt I am gonna buy it. It would cost me around $70 which I reckon is too boh hua already. Never mind about it being the chosen phone. I cant afford to burn my pocket and jeopardize my hobby of playing pocket billards. now what the heck I am talking about... nvm, you guys know what I am talking about. or do you?
November 26, 2007
"Because I am leaving on a jet plane,
Don't know when I'll be back again..."
Mom and Dad just left Singapore for Hong Kong at around 6+ am just now. They deserved this long overdue vaccation, especially Dad; it is his first time in his life riding an aeroplane.
They won't be back until this Friday. Meanwhile, I will have the whole house to myself. EEE-haw! Ok. Not exactly totally to myself since my 2nd bro is around as well. But nevermind, at least nobody will be there to nag at me for 5 days.
Don't know when I'll be back again..."
Mom and Dad just left Singapore for Hong Kong at around 6+ am just now. They deserved this long overdue vaccation, especially Dad; it is his first time in his life riding an aeroplane.
They won't be back until this Friday. Meanwhile, I will have the whole house to myself. EEE-haw! Ok. Not exactly totally to myself since my 2nd bro is around as well. But nevermind, at least nobody will be there to nag at me for 5 days.
November 25, 2007
How long has it been? 1 year perhaps.
The anxiety which I felt knowing that I have made many mistakes after marking my test script.
The helplessness which fills me when I realized I only have 1 more week to study.
The affliction which crept into me for procrastinating my revision until this last week.
... BIG DEAL!
I made it through my A levels, O levels, PSLE, Streaming Exam! I am not gonna let this SAT bring me down. Never. Final victory belongs to me! Or so it seems. The english part of SAT is really close to insurmountable. All the funny and chim words everywhere. I also hate writing essays, especially those whereby you do not have the choice of questions.
Never mind never mind. According to the Secret, I can sail smoothly through SAT if I want to. Hehe.
The anxiety which I felt knowing that I have made many mistakes after marking my test script.
The helplessness which fills me when I realized I only have 1 more week to study.
The affliction which crept into me for procrastinating my revision until this last week.
... BIG DEAL!
I made it through my A levels, O levels, PSLE, Streaming Exam! I am not gonna let this SAT bring me down. Never. Final victory belongs to me! Or so it seems. The english part of SAT is really close to insurmountable. All the funny and chim words everywhere. I also hate writing essays, especially those whereby you do not have the choice of questions.
Never mind never mind. According to the Secret, I can sail smoothly through SAT if I want to. Hehe.
I studied about the term "monopoly" during Social Studies (Chapter 6: The rise and fall of Venice) when I was in Secondary 4 back in Maris Stella High. Basically it means having control total control over a particular resource (for Venice, it was salt and fishes) so that you can set the price for that resource. Even if you were to set exhorbitant prices, other people or countries will still buy from you because you are the only one that has it and the people need it.
I haven't really experience "monopoly" (unless you're talking about the board game) yet in my life until today, thanks to Bill Door's Microsoft.
I switched to the Mozilla Pyrofox browser recently because it is said to be much more safer than the Microsoft Internet Venturer. I went to Microsoft's website just now wanting to download updates for my PC but when I clicked on the "Windows Update" link, I was greeted with the following message:
"We thank you for your interest in Microsoft's updates. However, we can only provide the updates in Internet Venturer. Please switch to Internet Venturer and come back again. You may want to download the latest version of Internet Venturer here. blah blah blah."
Its not exactly what was shown but that is the gist of it.
After switching to Pyrofox, I also encountered problems when accessing my Swelteringmail account. Everytime after I signed in, instead of the mailbox interface, a seemingly never ending list of words and numbers will appear. I need to refresh the window several times before the mailbox appears. How amusing.
Also, when using Pyrofox, my MSN Live Envoy kept logging in and out by itself. Sometimes, I would be in the middle of a chat and the thing will just disconnect and as if to mock me, once it disconnects, a timer will pop up, indicating the amount of time left to re-connection. Why would it disconnect and then reconnect by itself in the first place?
In conclusion, I believe its Microtender's ploy to take over the world - the virtual world that is. No wonder up till now Apple's iLife isn't even anywhere near to Microtender's back.
...
Back to my main point; monopoly. See, once you have monopoly over something, you can more or less bend people to your will. In my case, I am forced to switch back to Internet Venturer because of incompatibility issues between Pyrofox and Microtender-related products.
Anyway I am not really complaining. At least now I can view my blog in normal sized words lol. So Mr. Commando, stop complaining about the large font size on my blog and switch to Internet Venturer. Submit to the insurmountable prowess of Microtender!
*Pardon me for all the paraphrases (eg. Microsoft becomes Microtender). I need to practice my English skills because my Scholarstic Assessment Test, more commonly known as SAT, is due next Saturday.
I haven't really experience "monopoly" (unless you're talking about the board game) yet in my life until today, thanks to Bill Door's Microsoft.
I switched to the Mozilla Pyrofox browser recently because it is said to be much more safer than the Microsoft Internet Venturer. I went to Microsoft's website just now wanting to download updates for my PC but when I clicked on the "Windows Update" link, I was greeted with the following message:
"We thank you for your interest in Microsoft's updates. However, we can only provide the updates in Internet Venturer. Please switch to Internet Venturer and come back again. You may want to download the latest version of Internet Venturer here. blah blah blah."
Its not exactly what was shown but that is the gist of it.
After switching to Pyrofox, I also encountered problems when accessing my Swelteringmail account. Everytime after I signed in, instead of the mailbox interface, a seemingly never ending list of words and numbers will appear. I need to refresh the window several times before the mailbox appears. How amusing.
Also, when using Pyrofox, my MSN Live Envoy kept logging in and out by itself. Sometimes, I would be in the middle of a chat and the thing will just disconnect and as if to mock me, once it disconnects, a timer will pop up, indicating the amount of time left to re-connection. Why would it disconnect and then reconnect by itself in the first place?
In conclusion, I believe its Microtender's ploy to take over the world - the virtual world that is. No wonder up till now Apple's iLife isn't even anywhere near to Microtender's back.
...
Back to my main point; monopoly. See, once you have monopoly over something, you can more or less bend people to your will. In my case, I am forced to switch back to Internet Venturer because of incompatibility issues between Pyrofox and Microtender-related products.
Anyway I am not really complaining. At least now I can view my blog in normal sized words lol. So Mr. Commando, stop complaining about the large font size on my blog and switch to Internet Venturer. Submit to the insurmountable prowess of Microtender!
*Pardon me for all the paraphrases (eg. Microsoft becomes Microtender). I need to practice my English skills because my Scholarstic Assessment Test, more commonly known as SAT, is due next Saturday.
November 24, 2007
Goodness gracious me. Its been awhile since I last blogged. Well, cant help it. I am a full time Please-man (when you say it fast enough, thats what policeman sounds like).
As a civil servant of venerable significance, I am entitled to a government SIM card where I can use it to make work-related communications. I am looking for a second phone to use this government SIM card. Actually, I already had a phone in mind. I told Alphonsus about this phone before.
Its the Nokia 8110i. A phone that has been immortalized by the Matrix Trilogy. Talking about Matrix... I am reminded of a joke. Here goes:
That was a boy.
His name is Mat.
His favourite subject is Mat-hematics.
He lives in the Mat-rix.
=AHA AHA AHA AHA AHA AHA AHA AHA AHA=
Ahem. Anyway, yes, I am trying to find this phone. Mr. Commando, if I can find it, we can cos-play! I will be Neo, you be Morpheus. Ted can be Trinity. Elleen will be the Oracle. Kenneth is... Agent Smith? Chia Seng can be the Architect. As for Julian... let him be one of the many replicas of Agent Smith!
November 16, 2007
I have graduated from my 2 weeks DSO course today. I no longer feel resentful, hateful and apprehensive to my DSO posting. In fact, I am looking forward to starting my job on Monday! The reason being DSO is not just about being a security guard, which I initially assumed. Its more than that, something bigger and actually quite important and indispensable.
Today's graduation was a memorable one. I will remember this day for a long time to come.
Everybody, please address me as Checker Yong!
*Hint hint: Checking something is equivalent to inspecting something."
Today's graduation was a memorable one. I will remember this day for a long time to come.
Everybody, please address me as Checker Yong!
*Hint hint: Checking something is equivalent to inspecting something."
November 11, 2007
=15 things you didn't know about your penis=
1. Smoking can shorten your penis by as much as a centimetre. Erections are all about good bloodflow and lighting up calcifies blood vessels, stifling erectile circulation. So even if you don't care all that much about your lungs or dying young, spare the lil'l guy.
2. Doctors can now grow skin for burn victims using the foreskins of circumcised infants. One foreskin can produce 23000 square metres, which would be enough to cover every Major League infield with human flesh.
3. An enlarged prostate gland can cause both erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation. If you have an unexplained case of either, your doctor's looking forward to check your prostate. Even if you are not.
4. The average male orgasm lasts 6 seconds. Women get 23 seconds. Which means if women are really interested in equality, they would make sure we have four orgasms for each of theirs.
5. The oldest known species with a penis is a hard-shelled sea creature called Colymbosathon ecplecticos. That's greek for "amazing swimmer with a large penis".
6. Circumcised foreskin can be reconstructed . Movable skin on the shaft of the penis is pulled toward the tip and set in place with tape. Later, doctors apple plastic rings, caps and weights. Years can pass until complete coverage is attained... Okay, I'll shut up now.
7. Only one man in 400 is flexible enough to give himself oral pleasure. It is estimated, however, that all 400 have given it their best shot at some point.
8. There are two types of penises. One kind expands and lengthens when becoming erect (a grower). The other appears big most of the time, but doesn't get much bigger after achieving erection (a shower).
9. An international men's health survey reports that 79% of mean have growers while 21% have showers.
10. German researchers say that the average intercourse lasts 2 minutes and 50 seconds yet women perceive it as lasting 5 minutes and 30 seconds. Are we that good or that bad?
11. Turns out size does matter: the longer your penis, the better "semen displacement" you will achieve when having sex with a woman flush with competing sperm. That's according to researchers at the State University of New York, who used artificial phalluses (ahem) to test the "scooping" mechanism of the penis's coronal ridge. Next up, curing cancer.
12. The penis that has been enjoyed most by women could be that of King Fatefehi of Tonga who supposedly deflowered 37800 women between 1770 and 1784 - that's about 7 ladies a day. Go ahead, say it: It's good to be King.
13. Better looking men may have stronger sperm. Spanish researchers showed women photos of guys who had good, average and lousy sperm and told them to pick the handsomest men. The women chose the best sperm producers often.
14. No brain is necessary for ejaculation. That order comes from the spinal cord. Finding a living vessel for the said ejaculation, however, takes hours of careful thought and, often, considerable amounts of alcohol.
15. The most common cause of penile rupture: vigorous masturbation. Some risks are just worth taking.
1. Smoking can shorten your penis by as much as a centimetre. Erections are all about good bloodflow and lighting up calcifies blood vessels, stifling erectile circulation. So even if you don't care all that much about your lungs or dying young, spare the lil'l guy.
2. Doctors can now grow skin for burn victims using the foreskins of circumcised infants. One foreskin can produce 23000 square metres, which would be enough to cover every Major League infield with human flesh.
3. An enlarged prostate gland can cause both erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation. If you have an unexplained case of either, your doctor's looking forward to check your prostate. Even if you are not.
4. The average male orgasm lasts 6 seconds. Women get 23 seconds. Which means if women are really interested in equality, they would make sure we have four orgasms for each of theirs.
5. The oldest known species with a penis is a hard-shelled sea creature called Colymbosathon ecplecticos. That's greek for "amazing swimmer with a large penis".
6. Circumcised foreskin can be reconstructed . Movable skin on the shaft of the penis is pulled toward the tip and set in place with tape. Later, doctors apple plastic rings, caps and weights. Years can pass until complete coverage is attained... Okay, I'll shut up now.
7. Only one man in 400 is flexible enough to give himself oral pleasure. It is estimated, however, that all 400 have given it their best shot at some point.
8. There are two types of penises. One kind expands and lengthens when becoming erect (a grower). The other appears big most of the time, but doesn't get much bigger after achieving erection (a shower).
9. An international men's health survey reports that 79% of mean have growers while 21% have showers.
10. German researchers say that the average intercourse lasts 2 minutes and 50 seconds yet women perceive it as lasting 5 minutes and 30 seconds. Are we that good or that bad?
11. Turns out size does matter: the longer your penis, the better "semen displacement" you will achieve when having sex with a woman flush with competing sperm. That's according to researchers at the State University of New York, who used artificial phalluses (ahem) to test the "scooping" mechanism of the penis's coronal ridge. Next up, curing cancer.
12. The penis that has been enjoyed most by women could be that of King Fatefehi of Tonga who supposedly deflowered 37800 women between 1770 and 1784 - that's about 7 ladies a day. Go ahead, say it: It's good to be King.
13. Better looking men may have stronger sperm. Spanish researchers showed women photos of guys who had good, average and lousy sperm and told them to pick the handsomest men. The women chose the best sperm producers often.
14. No brain is necessary for ejaculation. That order comes from the spinal cord. Finding a living vessel for the said ejaculation, however, takes hours of careful thought and, often, considerable amounts of alcohol.
15. The most common cause of penile rupture: vigorous masturbation. Some risks are just worth taking.
November 10, 2007
October 29, 2007
CRAP CRAP CRAP CRAP CRAP CRAP CRAP CRAP CRAP!
why! why in the farkin hell did they assign me to this farkin bloody nonsensical place? did they just farkin create that bloody place so as to show ppl that we are given a chance to be on the ground instead of our usual 9 to 5 desk job?? did they create it to show others that we are capable of leading? farkin chee bye lah that bloody mother effing post is not even a ground post and yet they insist that it is. those son of bitches lying bastards.
i farking well know that i dint farking chose that place and yet they sent me there. and as if sending me to that god forsaken place which i farking did not wan to go is not enuff, that place they farkin took the liberty to send me to is bloody hell far from my house. THANKS ALOT SCUMS! fark your muthas to hell! fark them into bloody oblivion!
no amount of farkin profanity can express how deep my fury is at this farkin moment.
i am so sick of my own life. everything i wan, i won't get. those farkers always told me to "think positively", "be optimistic", "think on the bright side", "look at things from a different perspective". well fark them all to hell and fark them a million times over; thru their eyes, ears, nostrils and fark them with a bloody lance with spiked ends. rip their insides out those motherfucking bunch of farkin liars. i am so bloody disgusted by postivity when all it nets me are negativity. my fantasies nvr materialised but some of my bloody nightmares does.
farkin chee bye, this bloody world is nvr fair and it will farkin stay that bloody way. farkers like me shud jus accept life as it is and stop grumbling. "hey, thats wrong. your life is in your hands. you craft the chapters in your life. you determine your destiny, no one else." whoever says that deserve to be fark till the cow comes home and i will farkin impale him with a spiked flail myself.
wake up and face the farking cold bloody reality. u can farkin bluff and delude yourself by telling yourself "yes, i will work hard. i will work doubly hard." but in the farkin end, if someone bigger than you thinks otherwise then its all over for you. even certain circumstances can force u to give up the life of your dreams because no matter how hard u work, how motivated you are how inspired you are, all your farkin efforts will be in vain because of farkin reality. so dun give me those bullshit abt how my life is in my hands. i will fark you right thru your eye!
counting down: it doesnt farkin matter anymore. life is but a fleeting moment that farking arent worth paying attention to.
why! why in the farkin hell did they assign me to this farkin bloody nonsensical place? did they just farkin create that bloody place so as to show ppl that we are given a chance to be on the ground instead of our usual 9 to 5 desk job?? did they create it to show others that we are capable of leading? farkin chee bye lah that bloody mother effing post is not even a ground post and yet they insist that it is. those son of bitches lying bastards.
i farking well know that i dint farking chose that place and yet they sent me there. and as if sending me to that god forsaken place which i farking did not wan to go is not enuff, that place they farkin took the liberty to send me to is bloody hell far from my house. THANKS ALOT SCUMS! fark your muthas to hell! fark them into bloody oblivion!
no amount of farkin profanity can express how deep my fury is at this farkin moment.
i am so sick of my own life. everything i wan, i won't get. those farkers always told me to "think positively", "be optimistic", "think on the bright side", "look at things from a different perspective". well fark them all to hell and fark them a million times over; thru their eyes, ears, nostrils and fark them with a bloody lance with spiked ends. rip their insides out those motherfucking bunch of farkin liars. i am so bloody disgusted by postivity when all it nets me are negativity. my fantasies nvr materialised but some of my bloody nightmares does.
farkin chee bye, this bloody world is nvr fair and it will farkin stay that bloody way. farkers like me shud jus accept life as it is and stop grumbling. "hey, thats wrong. your life is in your hands. you craft the chapters in your life. you determine your destiny, no one else." whoever says that deserve to be fark till the cow comes home and i will farkin impale him with a spiked flail myself.
wake up and face the farking cold bloody reality. u can farkin bluff and delude yourself by telling yourself "yes, i will work hard. i will work doubly hard." but in the farkin end, if someone bigger than you thinks otherwise then its all over for you. even certain circumstances can force u to give up the life of your dreams because no matter how hard u work, how motivated you are how inspired you are, all your farkin efforts will be in vain because of farkin reality. so dun give me those bullshit abt how my life is in my hands. i will fark you right thru your eye!
counting down: it doesnt farkin matter anymore. life is but a fleeting moment that farking arent worth paying attention to.
October 28, 2007
I completed the 15km Real Run in 1hour 19minutes and 19 seconds today. It is 4 minutes slower than the mock timing which I ran last monday in HTA but I have no complaints because I made it below my 1hour 20minutes aim haha.
The sun, sand and sea felt so great as I ran past them! I am so in love with the wide open spaces of Changi Coast Road.
Some of the uncles running were damn zai. They even took the liberty to overtake me! People like them deserve respect, senior yet fit and sturdy.
In any case, a sense of accomplishment pulsed through every single vein and artillery(...) in my body when I crossed the finishing line. I think I did ok for my first quarter marathon hehe.
Counting down: 1+ days to passing out!
The sun, sand and sea felt so great as I ran past them! I am so in love with the wide open spaces of Changi Coast Road.
Some of the uncles running were damn zai. They even took the liberty to overtake me! People like them deserve respect, senior yet fit and sturdy.
In any case, a sense of accomplishment pulsed through every single vein and artillery(...) in my body when I crossed the finishing line. I think I did ok for my first quarter marathon hehe.
Counting down: 1+ days to passing out!
October 27, 2007
Walk-out walk-out walk-out day!
Today is our last walk-out day from Home Team Academy.
As with the past few days, we rehearsed our passing out parade today as well.
We will now be waiting for the arrival of Commander of Training Command.
Hormat commander! Hormat senja-ta!
We will now be waiting for the arrival of Commissioner of Police.
Hormat Police! Hormat senja-ta!
We will now be waiting for the arrival of the reviewing officer.
Hormat panglima! Hormat senja-ta!
The reviewing officer will now be inspecting the parade.
Inspection over.
Trainees that have done well during their training in TRACOM will be awarded...
I have been going through all these procedures continuosly for the past few days to the extent that I will even think about them when I reach my orgasm after copulating with a certain voluptious and seductious female. Maybe thats not a very apt analogy but you guys know what I am talking about.
To put it in nicer terms, the parade procedures are already boiled melon rotten ripe to me already. Hehe.
Today's rehearsal was vetted by our Commanding Officer Leadership Training and Fitness, Superintendent of Police Bernie Ho. Yesterday's was by Deputy Commander Training Command, Superintendent of Police Tan Chong Hee. Both Superintendents were satisfied with our parade generally though they also pinpointed out some segments which we could further improved on.
At night, we had our farewell nite dinner at the mess hall with the rest of the police officers that will be passing out together with us. Let's just say that the dinner wasn't exactly very enjoyable. There still exists some traces of animousity between us and them. The food contributed largely to the unpleasantness of the dinner as well. Our rice was cold and the keropoke we had became chewy (lose wind). Even our initially cold drinks became warm. It appears that our food was served nicely on the table half an hour before we arrived at the mess hall. We were expecting some good food considering that it was our farewell dinner. Even though we didn't get what we expected, we got a surprise. Shitty food again! We can always depend on CIAS Enterprises to provide the lousiest quality of food for our money. (E.g. If you pay $5, you will get the worst kind of food which $5 can buy).
I am eating Maggi Mee Chicken Tanmien as I wam blogging.
The 2 diamonds will come soon. Mwahaha!
Counting down: 3 more days to passing out.
Today is our last walk-out day from Home Team Academy.
As with the past few days, we rehearsed our passing out parade today as well.
We will now be waiting for the arrival of Commander of Training Command.
Hormat commander! Hormat senja-ta!
We will now be waiting for the arrival of Commissioner of Police.
Hormat Police! Hormat senja-ta!
We will now be waiting for the arrival of the reviewing officer.
Hormat panglima! Hormat senja-ta!
The reviewing officer will now be inspecting the parade.
Inspection over.
Trainees that have done well during their training in TRACOM will be awarded...
I have been going through all these procedures continuosly for the past few days to the extent that I will even think about them when I reach my orgasm after copulating with a certain voluptious and seductious female. Maybe thats not a very apt analogy but you guys know what I am talking about.
To put it in nicer terms, the parade procedures are already boiled melon rotten ripe to me already. Hehe.
Today's rehearsal was vetted by our Commanding Officer Leadership Training and Fitness, Superintendent of Police Bernie Ho. Yesterday's was by Deputy Commander Training Command, Superintendent of Police Tan Chong Hee. Both Superintendents were satisfied with our parade generally though they also pinpointed out some segments which we could further improved on.
At night, we had our farewell nite dinner at the mess hall with the rest of the police officers that will be passing out together with us. Let's just say that the dinner wasn't exactly very enjoyable. There still exists some traces of animousity between us and them. The food contributed largely to the unpleasantness of the dinner as well. Our rice was cold and the keropoke we had became chewy (lose wind). Even our initially cold drinks became warm. It appears that our food was served nicely on the table half an hour before we arrived at the mess hall. We were expecting some good food considering that it was our farewell dinner. Even though we didn't get what we expected, we got a surprise. Shitty food again! We can always depend on CIAS Enterprises to provide the lousiest quality of food for our money. (E.g. If you pay $5, you will get the worst kind of food which $5 can buy).
I am eating Maggi Mee Chicken Tanmien as I wam blogging.
The 2 diamonds will come soon. Mwahaha!
Counting down: 3 more days to passing out.
October 25, 2007
Tonight, OCT 2 and OCT3 held a farewell party for us OCT1.
Seven months ago, our military NS life were abruptly terminated. I, along with 39 other lucky Privates, were suddenly entrusted with the responsibility to become senior police officers. We entered Home Team Academy as total strangers and now, we would be passing out together as the Guard of Honour next Tuesday.
How time flies.
Soon, each and every one of us will be posted to the various departments of the Singapore Police Force; some might see each other again in their postings while some might be the only one in the place where he is posted to. But, the 46th batch of OCT will never be the same again. These few days might very well be the last few days which we are together as a squad.
Once we embarked on our new NS journies, we will each be busy with our own stuff. Getting together as a whole squad again will be difficult, if not, unlikely. Perhaps some of us might still keep in contact but most often than not, we simply just move on.
The 46th batch of OCT, everything we did, will be shelved away in a corner of our minds. Ten, twenty years down the road, we might reminisce the times we spent in the Academy. We might remember our Chairman. We might recall our joker. We might remember the water wars. We might remember our Course Manager.
We might forget everything.
Nothing gold stays forever. Perhaps that is an irrefutable truth of life.
Seven months ago, our military NS life were abruptly terminated. I, along with 39 other lucky Privates, were suddenly entrusted with the responsibility to become senior police officers. We entered Home Team Academy as total strangers and now, we would be passing out together as the Guard of Honour next Tuesday.
How time flies.
Soon, each and every one of us will be posted to the various departments of the Singapore Police Force; some might see each other again in their postings while some might be the only one in the place where he is posted to. But, the 46th batch of OCT will never be the same again. These few days might very well be the last few days which we are together as a squad.
Once we embarked on our new NS journies, we will each be busy with our own stuff. Getting together as a whole squad again will be difficult, if not, unlikely. Perhaps some of us might still keep in contact but most often than not, we simply just move on.
The 46th batch of OCT, everything we did, will be shelved away in a corner of our minds. Ten, twenty years down the road, we might reminisce the times we spent in the Academy. We might remember our Chairman. We might recall our joker. We might remember the water wars. We might remember our Course Manager.
We might forget everything.
Nothing gold stays forever. Perhaps that is an irrefutable truth of life.
October 22, 2007
We spent the whole day today rehearsing for our passing out parade. It was so exhausting.
We kept doing the same thing over and over again; marching in, marching out, hormat senjata, durone senjata, slow march, fast march etc. Not forgetting to mention the countless minutes we have to stand still to simulate the reviewing officer's speech, waiting for the arrival of the guest of honor.
When there is really a reviewing officer up on the stage speaking, it didn't feel that long and unbearable because at the very least, the speech provide some form of distraction for us. When we just stood there, keeping darn still, pretending that there is an imaginary reviewing officer speaking to us, time seem to stand still along with us as well.
We also had to endure the constand shoutings and yellings from our instructors who would not hesitate to blast through the microphone at us if we were to make any unacceptable mistake (e.g moving while at sir dee ya position).
Guards of Honour...
Anyway, I started watching Jikoku Shoujo. It was somewhat occultish as I expected.
The anime is a series of short stories and each story describes the suffering of a different individual caused by one or more antagonists. A website know as "Hotline to Hell" may only be accessed at midnight by those who wishes to exact his vengeance upon his tormentors. Once someone submit the name of his tormentors on the website, the Jikoku Shoujo will appear before him. Upon the victim's (the one that submitted the name) consent, Jikoku Shoujo will send the tormentor to hell immediately.
But there is no free lunch in this world. In return, the victim will have to pay a heavy price. When the victim
Talk about revenge is a dish best served cold.
Counting down: 7 more days to passing out.
We kept doing the same thing over and over again; marching in, marching out, hormat senjata, durone senjata, slow march, fast march etc. Not forgetting to mention the countless minutes we have to stand still to simulate the reviewing officer's speech, waiting for the arrival of the guest of honor.
When there is really a reviewing officer up on the stage speaking, it didn't feel that long and unbearable because at the very least, the speech provide some form of distraction for us. When we just stood there, keeping darn still, pretending that there is an imaginary reviewing officer speaking to us, time seem to stand still along with us as well.
We also had to endure the constand shoutings and yellings from our instructors who would not hesitate to blast through the microphone at us if we were to make any unacceptable mistake (e.g moving while at sir dee ya position).
Guards of Honour...
Anyway, I started watching Jikoku Shoujo. It was somewhat occultish as I expected.
The anime is a series of short stories and each story describes the suffering of a different individual caused by one or more antagonists. A website know as "Hotline to Hell" may only be accessed at midnight by those who wishes to exact his vengeance upon his tormentors. Once someone submit the name of his tormentors on the website, the Jikoku Shoujo will appear before him. Upon the victim's (the one that submitted the name) consent, Jikoku Shoujo will send the tormentor to hell immediately.
But there is no free lunch in this world. In return, the victim will have to pay a heavy price. When the victim
Talk about revenge is a dish best served cold.
Counting down: 7 more days to passing out.
October 21, 2007
Goodness gracious me, I can't believe it!
I found a song which I have been looking for the past decade! No joke! I am so elated.
Its called "I saved the world today" by Eurythmics. The last time I heard it was when I was still a primary school kid. It was playing on the radio in a KFC outlet at Novena Ville. I was eating with my small aunt, my younger cousin and my elder cousin.
Mesmerized by the tune at that time, I sang the chorus, with my mouth full of Zinger burger, repeatedly. It was so enchanting...
"Hey hey I saved the world today.
Everybody is happy now, the bad things' gone away.
Everybody is happy now, the good things' here to stay.
Please let it stay..."
...until my cousin snapped me back to reality. Apparently she got disgusted by seeing the crunched up burger in my mouth and scolded me. I can still remember her words: "OEI! Eating sing what sing!". That shut me up.
How nolstagic.
10 years down the road. That KFC outlet has already closed down. My cousin who scolded me is already married. I am already 19. How time flies...
Anyway, I am not the only one that found some good stuff tonight.
My buddy Wedgie finally found an anime website which has "Jikoku Shoujo" (literally "Hell Girl") on it after searching for the past week. It was recommended by me initially for its occult-ness. Yes, I am interested in the occult; so is my buddy.
The first few episodes are quite nice according to him. I am gonna watch it soon too.
Counting down: 8 more days to passing out.
I found a song which I have been looking for the past decade! No joke! I am so elated.
Its called "I saved the world today" by Eurythmics. The last time I heard it was when I was still a primary school kid. It was playing on the radio in a KFC outlet at Novena Ville. I was eating with my small aunt, my younger cousin and my elder cousin.
Mesmerized by the tune at that time, I sang the chorus, with my mouth full of Zinger burger, repeatedly. It was so enchanting...
"Hey hey I saved the world today.
Everybody is happy now, the bad things' gone away.
Everybody is happy now, the good things' here to stay.
Please let it stay..."
...until my cousin snapped me back to reality. Apparently she got disgusted by seeing the crunched up burger in my mouth and scolded me. I can still remember her words: "OEI! Eating sing what sing!". That shut me up.
How nolstagic.
10 years down the road. That KFC outlet has already closed down. My cousin who scolded me is already married. I am already 19. How time flies...
Anyway, I am not the only one that found some good stuff tonight.
My buddy Wedgie finally found an anime website which has "Jikoku Shoujo" (literally "Hell Girl") on it after searching for the past week. It was recommended by me initially for its occult-ness. Yes, I am interested in the occult; so is my buddy.
The first few episodes are quite nice according to him. I am gonna watch it soon too.
Counting down: 8 more days to passing out.
October 19, 2007
Unbelievable! I've lost weight!
This Disney t-shirt used to be a tight fit for me but when I wore it today for the first time since January, it fits me like a slightly oversized t-shirt!
This proves that I have lost weight and along with it, my muscle mass! Argh!
The continuous running incorporated into my physical training program and the CMI mess food played a large part in the degeneration of my muscular physique.
The police force stole my masculinity from me!
I want ma muscles back!
This Disney t-shirt used to be a tight fit for me but when I wore it today for the first time since January, it fits me like a slightly oversized t-shirt!
This proves that I have lost weight and along with it, my muscle mass! Argh!
The continuous running incorporated into my physical training program and the CMI mess food played a large part in the degeneration of my muscular physique.
The police force stole my masculinity from me!
I want ma muscles back!
October 16, 2007
"Every time after school during my junior college days, I would walk down Bartley Road to the bus stop next to Thomson Road. From there, I would take bus service number “131” home.
Every time I want to watch a movie, I would take bus service number “131” to the Shaw Plaza cinemas at Balestier Road. Along the way, I would pass by Thomson Medical Centre, Novena Square and United Square.
I passed by those buildings again today, not as a student going home on a bus, not as a civilian going out to have fun but as a police officer patrolling the streets in a police car.
A police officer with a mission; to eradicate crime and strike fear in all those that are inclined to criminal activities."
All right, the above paragraph was meant to be on this blog about one week ago on the 5th of October but I was lazy to type it then. Never mind never mind, it made it here today. You guys read it so I guess its fine.
Anyway its the introductory paragraph for my attachment report in case you are all wondering what the fish am I typing about. I was attached to Tanglin Police Division from the 5th to the 14th of October as part of my training for National Service Probationary Inspector.
We had a Scenario Based Training this morning. The squad was divided into two groups, the role players and the police officers. The role players would create trouble and the police officers were to attend to the scene of incident. This SBT further reinforces what I have already learnt during my attachment.
A police officer must really expect the unexpected. We do not have a single universal guideline on how to attend to cases. All cases are different and unique by itself. Therefore, it is imperative for us to have a flexible mind, initiative and foresight. We must also remember the 3 "C"s - Cool, Calm and Collected because as police officers, we must be in control of the situation and not let the situation control us. This can happen only when we have a clear thinking mind.
Then again, I don't think I am gonna sign on. So I guess it doesn't matter.
Every time I want to watch a movie, I would take bus service number “131” to the Shaw Plaza cinemas at Balestier Road. Along the way, I would pass by Thomson Medical Centre, Novena Square and United Square.
I passed by those buildings again today, not as a student going home on a bus, not as a civilian going out to have fun but as a police officer patrolling the streets in a police car.
A police officer with a mission; to eradicate crime and strike fear in all those that are inclined to criminal activities."
All right, the above paragraph was meant to be on this blog about one week ago on the 5th of October but I was lazy to type it then. Never mind never mind, it made it here today. You guys read it so I guess its fine.
Anyway its the introductory paragraph for my attachment report in case you are all wondering what the fish am I typing about. I was attached to Tanglin Police Division from the 5th to the 14th of October as part of my training for National Service Probationary Inspector.
We had a Scenario Based Training this morning. The squad was divided into two groups, the role players and the police officers. The role players would create trouble and the police officers were to attend to the scene of incident. This SBT further reinforces what I have already learnt during my attachment.
A police officer must really expect the unexpected. We do not have a single universal guideline on how to attend to cases. All cases are different and unique by itself. Therefore, it is imperative for us to have a flexible mind, initiative and foresight. We must also remember the 3 "C"s - Cool, Calm and Collected because as police officers, we must be in control of the situation and not let the situation control us. This can happen only when we have a clear thinking mind.
Then again, I don't think I am gonna sign on. So I guess it doesn't matter.
October 14, 2007
September 30, 2007
My buddy forgot to bring his Staff Work textbook home and asked me to meet him today so that he could borrow mine for photocopying. Irony is that he reminded me to bring home my Staff Work textbook on Friday evening and yet, he forgot his own.
We had lunch at Waraku restaurant at Starhub Centre. I ordered a Katsu Tomago Yogi Don (AKA Katsu Don) which I think is superb. I am gonna go back to this restaurant again to try out its other dishes.
There is something interesting about the items in the menu though.
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Hmmm. Kinky? Or what. Ha. The caption doesn't match the picture in my opinion though.
The bloody barber screwed my haircut!
September 25, 2007
"Do you think your brain is more powerful, or a computer is more powerful?"
Most people would choose the latter choice because of all the things which a computer can do with ease; typing out documents, correcting our grammer, displaying tons of information, simulations, extrapolations, communication, entertainment, learning, storing colossal amounts of data, financial management - the list goes on and on. The computer can virtually do all the things that a human brain can't do and for the things that the brain can do, a computer can do better. No doubt, the computer is a wonderful and miraculous creation.
But there is only so much wonder about the omnipotent machine. All the supercomputers and other similiar machines are but just creations from the human brain. The human brain conceived them and the same human brain created them. Without this thaumaturgic core organ of ours, the world's computers would continue to exist as virtual reality. So would many other creations of ours.
The human brain is a very complex entity. You can take all the supercomputers in the world and put them together and they are still no where close to attaining the complextity of our brain. We know everything about supercomputers but we have yet to decipher all mysteries about our brain.
The thought that you are thinking now, are you leading your brain to think it or is your brain infusing the thoughts into you? Are we in control?
In any case, the brain is an amazing organ.
Most people would choose the latter choice because of all the things which a computer can do with ease; typing out documents, correcting our grammer, displaying tons of information, simulations, extrapolations, communication, entertainment, learning, storing colossal amounts of data, financial management - the list goes on and on. The computer can virtually do all the things that a human brain can't do and for the things that the brain can do, a computer can do better. No doubt, the computer is a wonderful and miraculous creation.
But there is only so much wonder about the omnipotent machine. All the supercomputers and other similiar machines are but just creations from the human brain. The human brain conceived them and the same human brain created them. Without this thaumaturgic core organ of ours, the world's computers would continue to exist as virtual reality. So would many other creations of ours.
The human brain is a very complex entity. You can take all the supercomputers in the world and put them together and they are still no where close to attaining the complextity of our brain. We know everything about supercomputers but we have yet to decipher all mysteries about our brain.
The thought that you are thinking now, are you leading your brain to think it or is your brain infusing the thoughts into you? Are we in control?
In any case, the brain is an amazing organ.
September 23, 2007
Hmm. Lets see.
I am trying to organize my thoughts and pen them down. My mind is in abit of a flur now.
Whats a flur? I dunno. Dun ask me.
I am just a normal average guy. Not those kind of ravers, revellers, emo-ers, punkers etc etc.
Yet sometimes, I try to be like them.
Its cool to be cool. Literally. To have many friends to chiong with you. Friends to party with you? Drink, smoke, eat, talk cock, fight and get busted together.
Sure is fun. But its so un me.
Perhaps I should just stick to the old me. The same me. The average me. The normal me.
I want to be more intellectual!
Why do I sound so emo or something like that?
Its because Ted busted my left eye with a squash ball flying at 50 metres per second.
I think some of my neuro nerves went haywire.
I am trying to organize my thoughts and pen them down. My mind is in abit of a flur now.
Whats a flur? I dunno. Dun ask me.
I am just a normal average guy. Not those kind of ravers, revellers, emo-ers, punkers etc etc.
Yet sometimes, I try to be like them.
Its cool to be cool. Literally. To have many friends to chiong with you. Friends to party with you? Drink, smoke, eat, talk cock, fight and get busted together.
Sure is fun. But its so un me.
Perhaps I should just stick to the old me. The same me. The average me. The normal me.
I want to be more intellectual!
Why do I sound so emo or something like that?
Its because Ted busted my left eye with a squash ball flying at 50 metres per second.
I think some of my neuro nerves went haywire.
September 11, 2007
The 129th intake came in today. I was the emcee again.
Typical Singaporeans... the moment they hear the announcement "We have come to the end..", they would start to leave automatically, without waiting for the guest of honour to take his leave first. Tsk tsk.
It was a less-fit intake and there are about 400 of them. Its one of the biggest intake in this year. The academy is gonna get crowded.
Soon, I will see the United Nations refugees running around looking for their uniforms and other stores haha.
Typical Singaporeans... the moment they hear the announcement "We have come to the end..", they would start to leave automatically, without waiting for the guest of honour to take his leave first. Tsk tsk.
It was a less-fit intake and there are about 400 of them. Its one of the biggest intake in this year. The academy is gonna get crowded.
Soon, I will see the United Nations refugees running around looking for their uniforms and other stores haha.
September 09, 2007
All right. I am such a happy today and yesterday night. Wonders do happen I guess.
Ted, Alfonsus, Kenneth, Julian, Elleen, Novi, Novi's boyfriend and yours truly had a mini gathering at Suntec City. We dined in together at Ichiban Sushi restaurant. The food wasn't half bad. The Nabei (Nabeyaki) Udon I ordered was good. The peach ice-cream I shared with Ted was sweet and delicious! If only it wasn't shared with Te.. never mind :D
Ted and I spotted this pretty cute attendant at the store. Ah-ha! What an eye candy.
We did some catching up with one another. Alfonsus was so happy because he found some army personnel with whom he can share his agony in Hendon Camp. Julian is on attachment to some logistics camp, talks about transferring over to police. Kenneth is learning how to ride a motorcycle. Ted is the same as usual; chest grabbing and neck choking. Elleen and Novi are both studying at NTU along with Florence. Elleen still looks like piglet. Novi has a boyfriend. What a pleasant surprise. Novi.. a boyfriend... hmm.
It was so nostalgic. I get to revel myself once more in these familiar company. My lame genes and retarded antics were suddenly revitalized! Somehow, it just feels so much easier to let my hair down and pull up my socks with my good ol' friends.
Probably thats why we are friends!
Ted, Alfonsus, Kenneth, Julian, Elleen, Novi, Novi's boyfriend and yours truly had a mini gathering at Suntec City. We dined in together at Ichiban Sushi restaurant. The food wasn't half bad. The Nabei (Nabeyaki) Udon I ordered was good. The peach ice-cream I shared with Ted was sweet and delicious! If only it wasn't shared with Te.. never mind :D
Ted and I spotted this pretty cute attendant at the store. Ah-ha! What an eye candy.
We did some catching up with one another. Alfonsus was so happy because he found some army personnel with whom he can share his agony in Hendon Camp. Julian is on attachment to some logistics camp, talks about transferring over to police. Kenneth is learning how to ride a motorcycle. Ted is the same as usual; chest grabbing and neck choking. Elleen and Novi are both studying at NTU along with Florence. Elleen still looks like piglet. Novi has a boyfriend. What a pleasant surprise. Novi.. a boyfriend... hmm.
It was so nostalgic. I get to revel myself once more in these familiar company. My lame genes and retarded antics were suddenly revitalized! Somehow, it just feels so much easier to let my hair down and pull up my socks with my good ol' friends.
Probably thats why we are friends!
September 08, 2007
Hunks in White Cleaning Services Co.
Introducing our fledgling cleaning company with a promising future.
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Just as our name suggests, we have hunks wearing white who will clean your apartments for you.
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Introducing our fledgling cleaning company with a promising future.
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Just as our name suggests, we have hunks wearing white who will clean your apartments for you.
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Not only do they just clean, they clean with grace and precision.
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At the end of the day, come home to a spick and span home!
We were asked to go back on Thursday night and then released on Friday night. We could have the whole of this week off and the reason why we didn't is because they need us to go back for one day to prepare the accomodations for a neighbouring force that would be visiting us soon. Interesting isn't it?
Talk about making full use of manpower.
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Let you guys guess what this arrow is for.
Hint: Neighbouring force coming over to stay with us. Our neighbours are predominantly Muslims.
September 05, 2007
Oops I did it again!
I went on yet another shopping spree today!
Shopping List:
1. Levi's Sneakers - $55
2. Wilson Squash Racket - $48
3. Prince Squash Ball - $4
4. New pair of spectacles - $98
5. Titanic model kit - $23
6. The Secret - $23
7. 4 pairs of socks - $10
Grand Total: $331
When I realised that I had spent half of my this month's pay in one day, its abit too late. Ha. The last time I went on a spree I only spent $215.
Oh well. Theres always the need to pamper myself.
I went on yet another shopping spree today!
Shopping List:
1. Levi's Sneakers - $55
2. Wilson Squash Racket - $48
3. Prince Squash Ball - $4
4. New pair of spectacles - $98
5. Titanic model kit - $23
6. The Secret - $23
7. 4 pairs of socks - $10
Grand Total: $331
When I realised that I had spent half of my this month's pay in one day, its abit too late. Ha. The last time I went on a spree I only spent $215.
Oh well. Theres always the need to pamper myself.
September 04, 2007
Thursday 23/08/07
Day 1
The commencement of my 12 days OBS course. I was hoping that the journey from HTA to Punggol jetty would last forever so that I won’t reach Ubin. I am still quite sian about the whole thing. Upon arrival I saw this big ship which was built on a patch of land some distance in front of the jetty.
We were ushered into the Multi-purpose Hall where we were divided into 3 groups (A.K.A watches). I was in “Nehru” watch. My instructor is Cindy and she looks like a pleasant lady. I saw the various rock walls and ladders and ropes hanging down from the roof of the hall and wondered if we would be doing them. I have mild acrophobia. Next we were led to our dormitories which we assumed we would only be staying in for a fraction of the 12 days. When I entered the dorm I was like “Wow!”. The place was much better than I expected. It gives off a kind of cozy feeling. I picked a bed next to the window overviewing the Tenacity Drive. Or was it Enterprise Road? Basically its just the route which we will take from our dorms to the other facilities.
I thought since half the day is already gone and we would be slacking for the rest of the day and the real activities would start tomorrow but no. The instructors wasted no time. After briefing us about the dos and don'ts of the dorms and officially handing the stores to us, we were told to report to the Inverse Tower in our climbing attire, bringing along our harness and helmet. My first activity was a high element! So off we go to the Inverse Tower and after some rounds of belaying lessons and briefings, we started scaling the tower. I paired up with Jaromes and we did the DDD; 7 logs there were attached together horizontally with the distance between each log increasing as one gets higher. I got really scared when I reached the 3 log and got abit hesitant about moving on. Nonetheless I moved on. But alas, fear took control over me and I got stuck at the 6th log. In the end, we failed to complete the DDD because the time limit is up (yes, there is time limit).
After that I felt damn disappointed with myself. Just one freaking log away only. I tink I let Jaromes down since he wasted all his effort in hurling me up to the 6th log, only to have me giving up there. Hai. When we were packing up our stuff and were getting ready to return to the dorm, I realised that it was such a bloody waste. Just one more log away only. Hai. Its always like that, regretting what I didn't do. After that we changed in PT attire and went for a 2.4km run. The route was so very similar to the MacRitchie route, except with even more rocks and uneven surfaces.
Food at Ubin was good. 10x, probably 100x better than HTA's. We had a night lesson that night. It was on leadership profiling. I was given this booklet which I had to fill in accordingly to see what kind of leader I am. The results were somewhat surprising. Self-renewal and Character. Hmm..
Friday 24/08/07
Day 2
10 more days away to the end of the course. The usual routine here is lights out at 11pm (our lesson drag till 12am this morning though) and reveille at 5.55am. Relive the BMT moment! Anyway, we had to report to the Expedition Square (AKA parade square..) by 5.55am for a not-so-formal flag raising session. For being the super-provost, I got arrowed to raise the flag for our first time. Its quite simple. We just had to sadiah when we were asked to and then stand straight until the flags were raised. No singing required. Short and sweet.
We began the morning with a game which I can't remember. It involves all 42 of us though. After that we did some stretching and went for a 2.4km run. Probably because of the terrain, all our timings were between 11 to 13 minutes. After the run, we cooled down and went to have a dip in the sea. Simply put, all of us stepped into the sea and then lower our entire body into the seawater and then come up again. Once would suffice. I wouldn't mind if the water is crystal blue but with all the floating twigs and leaves and rubbish and patches of oil... Ugh. No choice tho, it was mandatory for all of us.
That concludes the end of morning PT and we went back to change and then went for breakfast and then went for morning circle. Morning circle is just a session where everyone would gather in a circle with all 3 instructors and we would reflect upon the previous day and then share with one another. Quite pointless in my opinion. This would be the usual morning routine for the next 10 days.
In the afternoon we did two activities, kayaking and X-field. For kayaking, we were thought the basics of kayaking.. how to paddle, how to steer the boat etc etc. When we were about to set off to do a little bit of rowing for practice, a thunderstorm starts to brew and we were forced to abandon the practice row. We waited for the rain to stop and when it does, we began doing the X-field. Its something like the amazing race, minus the price money and minus the global scale of checkpoints. We had to find like 7 checkpoints which are scattered throughout the island in like 2 hours.
The checkpoints were planted on ...
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Ok. I give up. I no longer see any point in sharing every single day of my OBS here. I will just give a brief summary.
25/08/07 - 27/08/07: Land expedition. Same stuff. Basically we just need to go around finding checkpoints and work as a watch. Got to camp out in the open, cook our own food, saw huge spiders, found out about something more in Ubin. Ended the expedition by building a raft at 4am on the last day and paddling it back to base camp. Upon reaching the base camp at 8am in the morning, we went kayaking to prep ourselves for the sea expedition that is coming up next. We kayaked around the entire island of Ubin plus some of its offshore island.
28/08/07: Felt very nua due to the hectic and tiring schedule yesterday. The usual morning routine still applies. We had some more kayaking classes today and spend the afternoon planning the sea expedition. We would be the one planing the routes, deciding the ETA and stuff like that. All of us are running the sea expedition.
29/08/07 - 01/09/07: Sea expedition. First day we got stucked outside of Changi Naval Base. We were supposed to keep a 1km distance away from the base but the freaking strong waves kept pusing us towards the base. A police coast guard boat actually approached our instructor's boat (they were not kayaking, they were in their engine powered boat) to see what we are trying to do. Luckily things went well. Camp at east coast the first night, sister island the second night and east coast again on the third. Corals at sister islands. Aircraft carrier. Destroyers. Adrenaline rush from the rocking of the waves. Big big waves. SIA and budget planes flying above us. Sun tan. Sun burnt. Shaq. Motivated. Shaq. Motivated. Goes on and on. Arrived back at base camp on thursday 4 hours earlier than the ETA. Mwahaha. After packing our canoes and stuff, its about 3pm. guess wat. THE DAY GOES ON AS USUAL. we still need to do afternoon PT!
02/09/07: Peak ascent. Another high element challenge. But abit more advanced. This time round I completed it! Huat ah. We spend the whle day doing it cause everyone must at least climb once and the periodic intervals of rain kept disrupting our ascent. At night, Nehru gathered for the second last time to share our reflections. Found out interesting stuffs about Cindy and my other mates.I shared some of my own too.
03/09/07: To quote Mark Twain - "I am happy when I completed a challenge; abit because it has ended but chiefly due to the fact that I will never be doing it again." Yes. The much awaited day has arrived. We did the graduation run in the morning. A 10 km run. I finished it in 52minutes and 42seconds. Went for breakfast. Then went to pack up our luggage. Then went for a debrief. Then went for lunch. Then went to souvenir shop. Then went back for more debrief. Then went home. The end.
Few things I want to say about the OBS. While it is fun , I won't say I thoroughly enjoyed the whole course. There is still room for improvement. Like the quantity of ration given to us during the expeditions. Anyway, I have learnt several lessons during the course and I think I have grown slightly more mature. Perhaps. I have developed more of my leadership skills. And yes, it will be a somewhat memorable chapter in my life.
I dunno about you guys but for me, everytime when something comes to an end, like JC, some courses, BMT etc etc, I will feel kinda emotional? Something like I don't want it to end.
I guess I said enough tonight. Getting exhausted...
Day 1
The commencement of my 12 days OBS course. I was hoping that the journey from HTA to Punggol jetty would last forever so that I won’t reach Ubin. I am still quite sian about the whole thing. Upon arrival I saw this big ship which was built on a patch of land some distance in front of the jetty.
We were ushered into the Multi-purpose Hall where we were divided into 3 groups (A.K.A watches). I was in “Nehru” watch. My instructor is Cindy and she looks like a pleasant lady. I saw the various rock walls and ladders and ropes hanging down from the roof of the hall and wondered if we would be doing them. I have mild acrophobia. Next we were led to our dormitories which we assumed we would only be staying in for a fraction of the 12 days. When I entered the dorm I was like “Wow!”. The place was much better than I expected. It gives off a kind of cozy feeling. I picked a bed next to the window overviewing the Tenacity Drive. Or was it Enterprise Road? Basically its just the route which we will take from our dorms to the other facilities.
I thought since half the day is already gone and we would be slacking for the rest of the day and the real activities would start tomorrow but no. The instructors wasted no time. After briefing us about the dos and don'ts of the dorms and officially handing the stores to us, we were told to report to the Inverse Tower in our climbing attire, bringing along our harness and helmet. My first activity was a high element! So off we go to the Inverse Tower and after some rounds of belaying lessons and briefings, we started scaling the tower. I paired up with Jaromes and we did the DDD; 7 logs there were attached together horizontally with the distance between each log increasing as one gets higher. I got really scared when I reached the 3 log and got abit hesitant about moving on. Nonetheless I moved on. But alas, fear took control over me and I got stuck at the 6th log. In the end, we failed to complete the DDD because the time limit is up (yes, there is time limit).
After that I felt damn disappointed with myself. Just one freaking log away only. I tink I let Jaromes down since he wasted all his effort in hurling me up to the 6th log, only to have me giving up there. Hai. When we were packing up our stuff and were getting ready to return to the dorm, I realised that it was such a bloody waste. Just one more log away only. Hai. Its always like that, regretting what I didn't do. After that we changed in PT attire and went for a 2.4km run. The route was so very similar to the MacRitchie route, except with even more rocks and uneven surfaces.
Food at Ubin was good. 10x, probably 100x better than HTA's. We had a night lesson that night. It was on leadership profiling. I was given this booklet which I had to fill in accordingly to see what kind of leader I am. The results were somewhat surprising. Self-renewal and Character. Hmm..
Friday 24/08/07
Day 2
10 more days away to the end of the course. The usual routine here is lights out at 11pm (our lesson drag till 12am this morning though) and reveille at 5.55am. Relive the BMT moment! Anyway, we had to report to the Expedition Square (AKA parade square..) by 5.55am for a not-so-formal flag raising session. For being the super-provost, I got arrowed to raise the flag for our first time. Its quite simple. We just had to sadiah when we were asked to and then stand straight until the flags were raised. No singing required. Short and sweet.
We began the morning with a game which I can't remember. It involves all 42 of us though. After that we did some stretching and went for a 2.4km run. Probably because of the terrain, all our timings were between 11 to 13 minutes. After the run, we cooled down and went to have a dip in the sea. Simply put, all of us stepped into the sea and then lower our entire body into the seawater and then come up again. Once would suffice. I wouldn't mind if the water is crystal blue but with all the floating twigs and leaves and rubbish and patches of oil... Ugh. No choice tho, it was mandatory for all of us.
That concludes the end of morning PT and we went back to change and then went for breakfast and then went for morning circle. Morning circle is just a session where everyone would gather in a circle with all 3 instructors and we would reflect upon the previous day and then share with one another. Quite pointless in my opinion. This would be the usual morning routine for the next 10 days.
In the afternoon we did two activities, kayaking and X-field. For kayaking, we were thought the basics of kayaking.. how to paddle, how to steer the boat etc etc. When we were about to set off to do a little bit of rowing for practice, a thunderstorm starts to brew and we were forced to abandon the practice row. We waited for the rain to stop and when it does, we began doing the X-field. Its something like the amazing race, minus the price money and minus the global scale of checkpoints. We had to find like 7 checkpoints which are scattered throughout the island in like 2 hours.
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Ok. I give up. I no longer see any point in sharing every single day of my OBS here. I will just give a brief summary.
25/08/07 - 27/08/07: Land expedition. Same stuff. Basically we just need to go around finding checkpoints and work as a watch. Got to camp out in the open, cook our own food, saw huge spiders, found out about something more in Ubin. Ended the expedition by building a raft at 4am on the last day and paddling it back to base camp. Upon reaching the base camp at 8am in the morning, we went kayaking to prep ourselves for the sea expedition that is coming up next. We kayaked around the entire island of Ubin plus some of its offshore island.
28/08/07: Felt very nua due to the hectic and tiring schedule yesterday. The usual morning routine still applies. We had some more kayaking classes today and spend the afternoon planning the sea expedition. We would be the one planing the routes, deciding the ETA and stuff like that. All of us are running the sea expedition.
29/08/07 - 01/09/07: Sea expedition. First day we got stucked outside of Changi Naval Base. We were supposed to keep a 1km distance away from the base but the freaking strong waves kept pusing us towards the base. A police coast guard boat actually approached our instructor's boat (they were not kayaking, they were in their engine powered boat) to see what we are trying to do. Luckily things went well. Camp at east coast the first night, sister island the second night and east coast again on the third. Corals at sister islands. Aircraft carrier. Destroyers. Adrenaline rush from the rocking of the waves. Big big waves. SIA and budget planes flying above us. Sun tan. Sun burnt. Shaq. Motivated. Shaq. Motivated. Goes on and on. Arrived back at base camp on thursday 4 hours earlier than the ETA. Mwahaha. After packing our canoes and stuff, its about 3pm. guess wat. THE DAY GOES ON AS USUAL. we still need to do afternoon PT!
02/09/07: Peak ascent. Another high element challenge. But abit more advanced. This time round I completed it! Huat ah. We spend the whle day doing it cause everyone must at least climb once and the periodic intervals of rain kept disrupting our ascent. At night, Nehru gathered for the second last time to share our reflections. Found out interesting stuffs about Cindy and my other mates.I shared some of my own too.
03/09/07: To quote Mark Twain - "I am happy when I completed a challenge; abit because it has ended but chiefly due to the fact that I will never be doing it again." Yes. The much awaited day has arrived. We did the graduation run in the morning. A 10 km run. I finished it in 52minutes and 42seconds. Went for breakfast. Then went to pack up our luggage. Then went for a debrief. Then went for lunch. Then went to souvenir shop. Then went back for more debrief. Then went home. The end.
Few things I want to say about the OBS. While it is fun , I won't say I thoroughly enjoyed the whole course. There is still room for improvement. Like the quantity of ration given to us during the expeditions. Anyway, I have learnt several lessons during the course and I think I have grown slightly more mature. Perhaps. I have developed more of my leadership skills. And yes, it will be a somewhat memorable chapter in my life.
I dunno about you guys but for me, everytime when something comes to an end, like JC, some courses, BMT etc etc, I will feel kinda emotional? Something like I don't want it to end.
I guess I said enough tonight. Getting exhausted...
August 20, 2007
I pulled out my duffel bag and field pack which has been laid aside for the past few months yesterday to pack for my OBS trip.
When I zip open the bags, a familar smell engulf me... the smell of BMT. The smell of Tekong. The smell of my bunk.
Its not like I never wash my stuff. Its just this lingering smell from Tekong. I am sure you guys know what I am talking about.
I was reminded of my 3 months stay on that cursed offshore island. Though I call it a "cursed" island, it brings back to me fond memories.
Such nostalgia.
When I zip open the bags, a familar smell engulf me... the smell of BMT. The smell of Tekong. The smell of my bunk.
Its not like I never wash my stuff. Its just this lingering smell from Tekong. I am sure you guys know what I am talking about.
I was reminded of my 3 months stay on that cursed offshore island. Though I call it a "cursed" island, it brings back to me fond memories.
Such nostalgia.
August 19, 2007
Ha. Sleeping is such a waste of time again. So much so that I decided to to sleep again for now.
Today's CIP for the annual Heartstrings Walk at the floating platform was so-so. I was deployed as the "Contingency Group" and my role is to walk the 6km walk with the crowd to watch out for any casualties or unprecedented disturbances during the walk. (How my duty has anything to do with my group name I don't know).
Anyways, with only half an hour of sleep the previous night, I set off with the crowd for the 6km walk. The president (the guest of honour, he came by submarine. nah) stood on a platform beside the starting point, shaking hands with his people, waving to them and smiling to them as the crowd walked past him.
We started from the floating platform, walked thru underneath the bridge next to Fullerton, passed by UOB plaza, advanced towards clarke quay, traversed through boat quay, made a turn at the turning point and retraced our steps back to the floating platform. Somewhere in the middle of our walk, I saw some Falun Gong practitioners distributing propagandic pamphlets to the walkers. They seemed to be quite happy... I assume they thought they can recruit a handful of people from the approximately 6000+ walkers but haha tough luck! We are not called Singaporeans for nothing...
For some arcane reason, I feel kind of exhausted after the walk. Mysterious...
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The act cute guy, Comms IC and Deputy Provost
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The Singapore Eye, heard that it costs $28.50 to ride on it. Might give it a try.
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Carracks! I bet they are armed with carronades to protect the president from seaborne threats!
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Ha! What have we discover?
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!!! Potential mosquito breeding spot! NEA please take note. Maybe its some plot to creat a dengue epidemic...
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Singapore my homeland! (Russia really rocks)
August 18, 2007
August 13, 2007
Today is the first day of July in the Chinese calendar.
I just went to burn some joss paper for the "brothers" and "sisters" with chee lin, jin hong, brendan and lee chong on behalf of Alpha coy. I found out that chee lin is quite well acquainted with the customs of the ghost festival.
May all be well!
HUAT AH
I just went to burn some joss paper for the "brothers" and "sisters" with chee lin, jin hong, brendan and lee chong on behalf of Alpha coy. I found out that chee lin is quite well acquainted with the customs of the ghost festival.
May all be well!
HUAT AH
August 08, 2007
The National Day Observation Ceremony (a.k.a National Day Celebration in the Police Force) just ended. Don't be mistaken though. The ceremony was not meant for us cadets. It was meant for the the various department of the Force, Police Coast Guard, CID, CAD, the 6 divisions just to name a few.
No doubt we cadets were involve in the ceremony but our involvement were largely limited to what I would call the Saikang Department. We were in charge of ushering, registering the guests etc etc.
Walk out time was 5pm. Yet, I am still here in the Academy typing this blog. Why didn't I walk out with the rest? Well, the reason is simple. I have got provost duties today and I need to lower the State flag later at 7pm. I can leave only after the State flag has been lowered and sent to the guard house.
I will take the time to read as much of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows as possible. I really enjoyed the Potface series. Very interesting. How I wish I can learn magic as well. Haha.
I have a vision for Singapore! *waves the miniature Singapore flag frantically*
No doubt we cadets were involve in the ceremony but our involvement were largely limited to what I would call the Saikang Department. We were in charge of ushering, registering the guests etc etc.
Walk out time was 5pm. Yet, I am still here in the Academy typing this blog. Why didn't I walk out with the rest? Well, the reason is simple. I have got provost duties today and I need to lower the State flag later at 7pm. I can leave only after the State flag has been lowered and sent to the guard house.
I will take the time to read as much of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows as possible. I really enjoyed the Potface series. Very interesting. How I wish I can learn magic as well. Haha.
I have a vision for Singapore! *waves the miniature Singapore flag frantically*
August 06, 2007
This is bad. I have been inflicted with Otitis externa.
Otitis externa(aka Swimmer's ear), is the inflammation of the outer ear and ear canal. Inflammation of the skin of the outer ear canal is the essence of this disorder. The skin of the bony ear canal is unique, in that it is not movable but is closely attached to the bone, and it is almost paper thin. For these reasons it is easily abraded or torn by even minimal physical force.
Inflammation of the ear canal skin typically begins with a physical insult, most often from injury caused by attempts at self-cleaning or scratching with cotton swabs, hair pins, keys, or other small implements.
Another causative factor for acute infection is prolonged water exposure in the forms of swimming or exposure to extreme humidity, which can compromise the protective barrier function of the canal skin, allowing bacteria to flourish; hence the name, "swimmer's ear".
Oh man. i wished I had read this article earlier. Yesterday at home, I was still happily poking my ear with cotton sticks, trying to dig out ear wax(even though there was none, I just like the ticklish feeling) in an attempt to alluviate the pain in my right ear. And because I thought since it was swelling, I kept flooding my ear with water while bathing, hoping to "cool" down the swelling. Ack. Not a good move. Damn! No wonder the pain got worst this morning.
Stupid me. heck. Argh!
The following paragraph might be useful to some of you guys:
"A natural question is, "How can I clean my ears, then?" It is well established that in most people the top layer of the ear canal skin normally migrates toward the ear opening, essentially sweeping the canal on a continuing basis. In other words, a normal ear canal is self-cleaning. This self-cleaning physiologic feature fails in some patients, especially in late life, and periodic cleaning by a physician can be necessary. The most controlled and least painful means of cleaning impacted wax or dead skin from the ear canal is by using a binocular surgical microscope, which frees the examiner's hands to instrument the ear and provides the magnification and depth perception needed to avoid traumatizing the delicate canal skin and eardrum."
Visit wikipedia for more detailed explanations.
I still can't accept my retardedness in doing the exact opposite things to "cure" my right ear. Should have used "Esuna" or something like that... haha
Otitis externa(aka Swimmer's ear), is the inflammation of the outer ear and ear canal. Inflammation of the skin of the outer ear canal is the essence of this disorder. The skin of the bony ear canal is unique, in that it is not movable but is closely attached to the bone, and it is almost paper thin. For these reasons it is easily abraded or torn by even minimal physical force.
Inflammation of the ear canal skin typically begins with a physical insult, most often from injury caused by attempts at self-cleaning or scratching with cotton swabs, hair pins, keys, or other small implements.
Another causative factor for acute infection is prolonged water exposure in the forms of swimming or exposure to extreme humidity, which can compromise the protective barrier function of the canal skin, allowing bacteria to flourish; hence the name, "swimmer's ear".
Oh man. i wished I had read this article earlier. Yesterday at home, I was still happily poking my ear with cotton sticks, trying to dig out ear wax(even though there was none, I just like the ticklish feeling) in an attempt to alluviate the pain in my right ear. And because I thought since it was swelling, I kept flooding my ear with water while bathing, hoping to "cool" down the swelling. Ack. Not a good move. Damn! No wonder the pain got worst this morning.
Stupid me. heck. Argh!
The following paragraph might be useful to some of you guys:
"A natural question is, "How can I clean my ears, then?" It is well established that in most people the top layer of the ear canal skin normally migrates toward the ear opening, essentially sweeping the canal on a continuing basis. In other words, a normal ear canal is self-cleaning. This self-cleaning physiologic feature fails in some patients, especially in late life, and periodic cleaning by a physician can be necessary. The most controlled and least painful means of cleaning impacted wax or dead skin from the ear canal is by using a binocular surgical microscope, which frees the examiner's hands to instrument the ear and provides the magnification and depth perception needed to avoid traumatizing the delicate canal skin and eardrum."
Visit wikipedia for more detailed explanations.
I still can't accept my retardedness in doing the exact opposite things to "cure" my right ear. Should have used "Esuna" or something like that... haha
August 05, 2007
I've got so many things that I want to say but for some reason, I can't. I just can't. Its like my thoughts are all flushed around inside me and I can't set them down and articulate them out.
I am facing several dilemmas and internal problems recently and it vexes me to the core just to think about them.
But yet, I can't escape from them. How ironic.
In the past, I used to condemn people who imbibes concoction conceived from the fermentation of sugars derived from starch based material. Ironically, now, I take pleasure in ingesting that mixture which I so abhorred a long long time ago. Its psychotropic effects is simply overwhelming. However, I must ensure that it does not become habitual. I must.
So they say ".. the only certainty about the future is its uncertainty."
I am facing several dilemmas and internal problems recently and it vexes me to the core just to think about them.
But yet, I can't escape from them. How ironic.
In the past, I used to condemn people who imbibes concoction conceived from the fermentation of sugars derived from starch based material. Ironically, now, I take pleasure in ingesting that mixture which I so abhorred a long long time ago. Its psychotropic effects is simply overwhelming. However, I must ensure that it does not become habitual. I must.
So they say ".. the only certainty about the future is its uncertainty."
July 20, 2007
ha. guess wat. i found out today how i can grow and cultivate fungi!
apparently, if u leave a soap box on a wet surface for long enough, fungi will grow!
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impressive isnt it. fungi can actually grow out of nothing! however, under duress from my roommates, i was forced to throw it away.
next time, i am trying with my shoe box.
apparently, if u leave a soap box on a wet surface for long enough, fungi will grow!
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impressive isnt it. fungi can actually grow out of nothing! however, under duress from my roommates, i was forced to throw it away.
next time, i am trying with my shoe box.
July 16, 2007
July 10, 2007
Today was the enlistment day of a new batch of Police NS enlistees and I was the EmCee for today's enlistment ceremony.
Y.Em.Cee.A oh its fun to stay in the Y.Em.Cee.A ... (Ahem)
It was a nostalgia seeing the enlistees take the Oath of Allegiance. I myself took the Oath 7 months ago in Tekong. 7 months... how time flies.
7 months ago, I was like the new enlistees today.
7 months later I am hosting people's enlistment ceremony.
Life is full of surprises.
As new squads were enlisted today, old squads would be passing out tomorrow.
My senior OCT squad would be passing out tomorrow and tonight would be our last night living together in the same barracks. We would be holding a farewell party tonight in their honour. Other than my senior OCT squad, several other regular squads and NS squads would be passing out tomorrow as well.
I am looking forward to receiving my junior OCT squad in the coming September.
Y.Em.Cee.A oh its fun to stay in the Y.Em.Cee.A ... (Ahem)
It was a nostalgia seeing the enlistees take the Oath of Allegiance. I myself took the Oath 7 months ago in Tekong. 7 months... how time flies.
7 months ago, I was like the new enlistees today.
7 months later I am hosting people's enlistment ceremony.
Life is full of surprises.
As new squads were enlisted today, old squads would be passing out tomorrow.
My senior OCT squad would be passing out tomorrow and tonight would be our last night living together in the same barracks. We would be holding a farewell party tonight in their honour. Other than my senior OCT squad, several other regular squads and NS squads would be passing out tomorrow as well.
I am looking forward to receiving my junior OCT squad in the coming September.
July 05, 2007
The Prime Minister came to visit the Home Team Academy yesterday. On my birthday.
For some reason, we have to restrict our movement around the academy so that we won't bump into him. Funny.
It was my turn to do provost duty again today. As usual, we provosts had our dinner after all squads left the mess. However, we had two additional guests tonight; 2 other FIs that decided to save a few bucks by eating the "Fear Factor" kind of mess food.
We talked as we are and our conversation slowly delve into the paranormal realm. All I can say is I am quite freaked out. Some of the incidents just happened 2 weeks ago. And I have got 6 more months to go. Never would I expect to hear more "stories" in the police force than in the army. Then again, I never expected so much things in my life.
Opps, Jaromes calling me to play DOTA now.
Guess I will just stop here.
For some reason, we have to restrict our movement around the academy so that we won't bump into him. Funny.
It was my turn to do provost duty again today. As usual, we provosts had our dinner after all squads left the mess. However, we had two additional guests tonight; 2 other FIs that decided to save a few bucks by eating the "Fear Factor" kind of mess food.
We talked as we are and our conversation slowly delve into the paranormal realm. All I can say is I am quite freaked out. Some of the incidents just happened 2 weeks ago. And I have got 6 more months to go. Never would I expect to hear more "stories" in the police force than in the army. Then again, I never expected so much things in my life.
Opps, Jaromes calling me to play DOTA now.
Guess I will just stop here.
July 04, 2007
July 03, 2007
June 14, 2007
Today's lessons were very interesting because I realised that the Law and the Constitution are somewhat twistable. Yes. Twist-able.
I was told by someone that I got what it takes to become an actor and I believed he meant comedian. He asked me to join MediaCorp. How amusing. Me as an actor? Never thought of it. But hey who knows! I never in my entire 18 years of life thought that I would end up being a police officer. Talk about expecting the unexpected. So perhaps somewhere in the future, you might see me on national TV.
I found the following video which is very inspirational to me.
Phone Salesman Amazes Crowd
You can see that before he even starts singing his opera, the judges already gave him some disapproving looks. The audiences weren't really sure if he could make it as well. What do you expect? His job is a cell phone salesman and he don't look like a singer. Definitely not an opera guy. BUT in the end, HE has the last laugh. He overwhelmed everybody with his extraordinary singing.
I just love it when his singing turned disapproving faces into amazed ones.
How to say it. Its like he was being underestimated but he proved his worth to everyone in the end and gained recognition from everybody. That feeling is like soooooooo shiok!
Anyway, his singing is really beautiful. Better than Taufik or Hady. Even Cowell admits that he is fantastic.
Believe in yourself and do your best.
All people out there, watch out for me. I might look like a wretched soul but I shall become... er...
I was told by someone that I got what it takes to become an actor and I believed he meant comedian. He asked me to join MediaCorp. How amusing. Me as an actor? Never thought of it. But hey who knows! I never in my entire 18 years of life thought that I would end up being a police officer. Talk about expecting the unexpected. So perhaps somewhere in the future, you might see me on national TV.
I found the following video which is very inspirational to me.
Phone Salesman Amazes Crowd
You can see that before he even starts singing his opera, the judges already gave him some disapproving looks. The audiences weren't really sure if he could make it as well. What do you expect? His job is a cell phone salesman and he don't look like a singer. Definitely not an opera guy. BUT in the end, HE has the last laugh. He overwhelmed everybody with his extraordinary singing.
I just love it when his singing turned disapproving faces into amazed ones.
How to say it. Its like he was being underestimated but he proved his worth to everyone in the end and gained recognition from everybody. That feeling is like soooooooo shiok!
Anyway, his singing is really beautiful. Better than Taufik or Hady. Even Cowell admits that he is fantastic.
Believe in yourself and do your best.
All people out there, watch out for me. I might look like a wretched soul but I shall become... er...
June 13, 2007
Hiya!
Today, I learnt new PDT moves! Namely blocking and front rolling and back rolling. Interesting. I liked front rolling especially. Looks like ninja. HAHA.
And so, lesson ended at 2100++ hours. I came back and was browsing thru the web on my laptop when I found this freaking video. It shows a CCTV footage in a London Dungeon museum and well, mysterious shadows can be seen appearing in it. Ghost or not? You decide!
PS I got abit disturbed after watching this video because after all... I am in Home Team Academy now where paranormal activities happened before during my stay here... Even typing this sends a chill down my spine.
Without further ado;
Ghost Apparition Caught on CCTV - Watch more free videos
Today, I learnt new PDT moves! Namely blocking and front rolling and back rolling. Interesting. I liked front rolling especially. Looks like ninja. HAHA.
And so, lesson ended at 2100++ hours. I came back and was browsing thru the web on my laptop when I found this freaking video. It shows a CCTV footage in a London Dungeon museum and well, mysterious shadows can be seen appearing in it. Ghost or not? You decide!
PS I got abit disturbed after watching this video because after all... I am in Home Team Academy now where paranormal activities happened before during my stay here... Even typing this sends a chill down my spine.
Without further ado;
Ghost Apparition Caught on CCTV - Watch more free videos
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