Journey with Me..!!

2010-05-04T00:38:00.001+08:00

Had been a long time since i blog.. Will start to blog from where i left out..

Quick update on me then

I am now enrol into University College Dublin for my Degree course in Business Management
Graduating in 9mths time

2009-08-09T21:23:00.002+08:00

HAPPY NATIONAL DAY, SINGAPORE !!

The Singapore Pledge

We, the citizens of Singapore,

pledge ourselves as one united people,

regardless of race, language or religion,

to build a democratic society

based on justice and equality

so as to achieve happiness, prosperity and

progress for our nation.

Did u pledge with the nation at 8:23pm on the 9 August 2009? I did.
Its reminded me of the pledge and the meaning which lied inside it. I'm proud to be one!!

It also brought back memories from primary and secondary school. How wonderful it is to be able to say it together with all ur friends beside you.

This short clip really touch my heart. I would like to share it with u guys and gers who view my blog.

http://www.mypledge.sg/video.php?v=27s0hiclpew

2009-02-04T02:28:00.001+08:00

HAPPY
NEW
YEAR

2008-12-15T00:55:00.002+08:00

Mark Twain said, “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”

This quote appears on a Web site intended to help people discover what they are passionate about so they can live with greater significance.

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Personally i find this very meaningful.
Indeed, sometime we will sigh over things/thinks that we should have done earlier, but how often do we really realise its important at that time.
For me, i do have a lot of regrets for the misses in my life. How i wish the time would go back so that i will have another chance to do or to redo it again. That is never the case cause we all know that, time is like water the same stream of water that flow pass you now and the water 5sec ago is never the same though they are in the same stream. There is no ways we can retrieve it.

Many a time, how i wish i could be like what Mark Twain said, "So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”

Am i really ready for it? I really don't know..

2008-12-15T00:51:00.001+08:00

Waiting For Joy
Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. —Psalm 30:5

A large part of life centers around anticipation. How much we would lose if we were to wake up one day to the unexpected announcement: “Christmas in 10 minutes!” The enjoyment in many of life’s events is built on the fact that we have time to anticipate them.

Christmas, vacations, mission trips, sporting events. All grow in value because of the hours we spend looking forward to them—eagerly running through our minds the fun, challenges, and excitement they’ll bring.

I think about the value of anticipation and the thrill it can bring to the human heart when I read Psalm 30:5, “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.” The psalmist is declaring the comforting idea that our earthly sorrow lasts but a short time when compared with the anticipated joy that will begin in heaven and last forever. Paul pens a similar idea in 2 Corinthians 4:17, where we discover that our “light affliction” leads to a glory of eternal value.

For now, those of us who weep can dwell on hope instead of hopelessness and anticipation instead of sorrow. It may be nighttime in our hearts, but just ahead lies the dawn of eternity.
And with it, God promises the endless joy of heavenly morning. — Dave Branon

Tribulation, grief, and sorrow
Are but heaven’s stepping stones
To a bright and glad tomorrow
Where no heartache can be known. —Glass

We can endure this life’s trials because of the next life’s joys.

2008-12-15T00:46:00.001+08:00

Lend A Hand

The next month will be very difficult for many people who are still reeling from a loss this past year. The crippling hurt caused by the absence of a loved one can cloud holiday gatherings and even dim the desire to celebrate the birth of Jesus.

Poet Ann Weems has written:
Some of us walk into Advent
tethered to our unresolved yesterdays,
the pain still stabbing,
the hurt still throbbing.
It’s not that we don’t know better;
it’s just that we can’t stand up
anymore by ourselves.
On the way to Bethlehem,will you give us a hand?

In Romans 12:9-21, Paul gives ways to express practical Christianity in our relationships. One seems especially needed at this time of year: “Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep” (v.15). We can “give a hand” to grieving friends and family by understanding their sorrow and not expecting them to “get over it” in time to celebrate the holidays. We can freely mention the name of the person whose death has brought such desolation and then share a fond memory. We can be quiet, listen, and pray for God’s help.

Only God can heal the deep wounds of the heart, but we can lend a hand. — David C. McCasland

If I can help some wounded heart,
If I can by my love impart
Some blessing that will help more now—
Lord, just show me how. —Brandt

No one is strong enough to bear his burdens alone.

2008-12-15T00:31:00.004+08:00

Holding Your Hand
Nevertheless I am continually with You; You hold me by my right hand.
—Psalm 73:23

One of the joys of being with kids is holding their hands. We do it to keep them safe while crossing the street, or to keep them from getting lost in a crowd. And whenever they stumble and lose their footing, we grab their little hands tighter to keep them from falling.

That’s what God does for us. Inevitably there are stones and cracks that trip us up on the sidewalks of life. That’s why it’s easy to identify with the psalmist, who said, “My steps had nearly slipped” (Ps. 73:2).

We all face a variety of issues that threaten to make us stumble. For the psalmist Asaph, seeing the prosperity of the wicked caused him to question the goodness of God. But God squeezed his hand and reassured him that, given the judgment of God, the wicked do not really prosper. True prosperity, the psalmist discovered, was found in the fact that God was always with him: “You hold me by my right hand” (v.23). And just for good measure, God reminded him that He would also guide him through life and ultimately welcome him home to heaven (v.24). How good is that!
So, next time you stumble, remember that the powerful hand of God is holding your hand and walking you through life—all the way home! — Joe Stowell

Many things about tomorrow
I don’t seem to understand;
But I know who holds tomorrow
And I know who holds my hand. —Stanphill© Renewal 1978, Singspiration.

Let God do the holding and you do the trusting.
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I need someone to hold onto my hand and tell me that, "I am continually with you".
I am longing for that touch of safe and secure feeling to keep myself going after i stumble. I pray that the touch will never be disappeared but will be there when i fall and i too will be there when someone needed me to hold his/her hand.

2008-11-14T04:53:00.001+08:00

Serve Or Die

Dr. Paul Brand told me of a memorable Frenchman named Pierre, who had served in Parliament until he became disillusioned with the slow pace of political change. During a harsh winter, many Parisian beggars froze to death. In desperation, Pierre became a friar to work among them and organize the beggars themselves.

They divided into teams to scour the city for bottles. Next, he led them to build a warehouse out of discarded bricks and start a business processing the bottles. Finally, he gave each beggar responsibility to help another poorer than himself. The project caught on. In a few years he founded the charitable organization Emmaus.

Eventually, there were few beggars to be found in Paris. So Pierre went to India. “If I don’t find people worse off than my beggars,” he said, “this movement could turn inward. They’ll become a powerful, rich organization, and the whole spiritual impact will be lost. They’ll have no one to serve.”

At a leprosy colony in India, Pierre met patients worse off than his former beggars. Returning to France, he mobilized the beggars to build a leprosy ward at a hospital in India.

“It is you who have saved us,” he told the grateful patients. “We must serve or we die.” — Philip Yancey

If you want a field of service, look around you

2008-11-14T04:48:00.001+08:00

Flawed And Frail

One of my boyhood heroes was Davy Crockett, the “King of the Wild Frontier.” I looked up to him, admiring his courage and exploits.

Years later, my brother gave me a book that traced the experiences of the real-life David Crockett. I was surprised by his humanness. The real Davy Crockett made mistakes and had serious personal problems. The book depicted him as both flawed and frail.

This was both disappointing and reassuring to me. It was disappointing because he was less than I had come to believe, but reassuring because that reality made Crockett more accessible to me—and even more of a hero.

In the Bible we see that God consistently used people who were far less than perfect. That shouldn’t surprise us. God is glorified by showing Himself strong through our weaknesses. It shows us that He desires to work through our lives not because we are perfect but because He is. And since He uses weak and foolish things (1 Cor. 1:27), it means you and I are prime candidates for His work.

The Lord isn’t looking for superheroes. He uses those of us who are flawed and frail, so that He can show His strength and grace. He wants those with a willing and available heart. — Bill Crowder

It’s not in the flash of the style that you hone,
Nor all the degrees you’ve compiled;
The Savior is looking for servants who own
The warm, willing heart of a child. —Gustafson

In God’s service, our greatest ability is our availability.

2008-11-14T04:39:00.002+08:00

Share some interesting geography fact.. which i happen to discover while reading through this passage. And its quite true.. If you are free you can look it up at the america map.

They Never Meet

Did you know that the farthest point east and the farthest point west in the United States are both in Alaska? It’s a geographical trick, actually. Pochnoi Point in the Aleutians is as far west as you can go and still be in the US. But if you travel a few miles farther west, you’ll end up at Alaska’s Amatignak Island. Because that spot is west of the 180th meridian separating the Eastern and Western Hemispheres, it is technically east of the rest of the US.

But you’ll never find a spot where east and west are actually next to each other. In going west, you never “find” east. East goes on forever. West goes on forever. They never meet. You can’t get farther from something than that.

What difference does this make? Just this: When you read in Scripture that your forgiven sins are separated from you “as far as the east is from the west” (Ps. 103:12), you are assured that they are an immeasurable distance away—gone forever. If that’s not enough, try this: God says, “I, even I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake; and I will not remember your sins” (Isa. 43:25).

Concerned about your sins? Through Jesus’ death on the cross, God is able to say, “What sins?” But He will do that only if you put your faith in His Son. — Dave Branon

“Oh, East is East, and West is West,
And never the twain shall meet.”
So far has God removed our sins:
Salvation is complete. —Hess

We invite defeat when we remember what we should forget.
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Interesting fact isn't it.. East and West will never meet.

There is also another saying, "We must always learn from our mistakes."; "No one will fall into the same ditch twice".

2008-11-06T02:22:00.005+08:00

Another song..
[-.-]hope this songs let u understand how i am feeling now, my heart was aching since that day..[-.-]

Have being listening to this song for the past few days.
Share with you guys n gers..
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听你开心说着你的事情
我有一种莫名心跳反应
夜深人静时候突然想到你
没有原因没有逻辑谁能说明

总以为我们是地球的南北两极
直到分开旅行我才明白
有好多的话想说给你听

是我笨的可以我们早就相遇
我说服我自己这一切只是友情
是你让我相信两颗心没有距离
我才发现原来我爱着你

总是爱捉弄我寻我开心
从来没有想过会喜欢你
也许爱情就是没什么道理
缘分来临措手不及谁看得清

总以为我们是地球的南北两极
直到分开旅行我才明白
有好多的话想说给你听

是我笨的可以我们早就相遇
我说服我自己这一切只是友情
是你让我相信两颗心没有距离
我才发现原来我爱着你

是我笨的可以没看穿你的心
还以为这只是爱情无聊的恶作剧
是我笨的可以我终于面对自己
勇敢证明我是真的爱你

我是真的爱你

http://www.520music.com/play/228397.htm

清晨的路口还有你的面容
其实我还是不懂
到底哪里出了错
寂寞的双手现在选择沉默
忍不住想挽留话却说不出口
一时的勇气抹不掉伤心回忆
我以为我了解你
该离开的人是我
我竟然还手足无措
太倔强的我还企图装洒脱
自从你离开以后
爱你的眼泪很寂寞
习惯你的我习惯不自由
付出了太多平衡不了是我
手心手背都是肉
怎么错的都是我
你用了冷漠狠狠的错怪我
是你欺骗了我我不能先低头
一时的勇气抹不掉伤心回忆
我以为我拥有你
该离开的人是我
我竟然还手足无措
太倔强的我还企图装洒脱
自从你离开以后
爱你的眼泪很寂寞
习惯你的我习惯不自由
没有用的人是我
都怪我太不甘示弱
即使舍不得让你一个人走
自从你离开以后
我选择在原地守候
失去我才懂是我不成熟
都怪我自己太不甘示弱

http://www.520music.com/play/228395.htm

2008-11-03T01:03:00.008+08:00

Songs can help to express our thought and feeling. Having the right song at the right moment can be a comforting thing. If i was to choose a song to represent my current feeling, i would like to have this song..

NEVER LET YOU GO..... By: Janice

The rain, just never seems to bring

The joy, I feel the same

Everlasting pain of my loss remains

My heart, can't seem to learn to part

The hold you left the mark

All that I dreamed of now it seems so stark

Tho I told myself won't hold my breath

A part of me was dying

There is nothing left for me to do now, but give in

If you gave me, one more chance to tell you how I was feeling

I would sing to you and tell you I won't live my life without you

If you gave me, one more chance to tell you how I was feeling

I would hold your hand and look in your eyes and ya know, I'd never let you go

The way, you left me on the train

I don't know what to say

I remember everything on that day

I can't believe we'd never dance

I just need one more chance

To share the sunset our one last romance

Tho I told myself won't hold my breath

A part of me was dying

There is nothing left for me to do now, but give in

If you gave me, one more chance to tell you how I was feeling

I would sing to you and tell you I won't live my life without you

If you gave me, one more chance to tell you how I was feeling

I would hold your hand and look in your eyes and ya know, I'd never let you go

Below are the 2 link to the song. Hope you like it.. ( '_' )

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaROckBbSRQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMs_d0RxcUU

2008-11-03T00:38:00.003+08:00

Class Participation

As a high school teacher and college professor, I have observed that learning is a cooperative effort between the student and the instructor. That’s why educators try to get the student involved in class participation. The teacher does some work; the student does some work. Together progress is made. Education happens.

In Psalm 119, the writer suggests a similar pattern in verses 129-136. God is the teacher; we are the students.

Let’s look at God’s role in our education. He shows us mercy (v.132). He guides our steps (v.133). And He redeems us from outside trouble (v.134).

But first we must be eager students, ready to accept God’s teaching, guidance, and help. We should enter His classroom with anticipation: “The entrance of Your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple. . . . I longed for Your commandments” (vv.130-131). In our role as students of God’s Word, we should fulfill three requirements: (1) examine God’s words for what they are teaching, (2) gain understanding from those words, and (3) obey His statutes.

It’s time to enter God’s classroom and listen and learn from Him. When we do, we’ll look at God with renewed love and at the world with renewed concern (v.136). — Dave Branon

Thy Word is like a deep, deep mine,
And jewels rich and rare
Are hidden in its mighty depths
For every searcher there. —Hodder

Careful meditation on the Scriptures makes for a closer walk with the Savior.
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Another post..
From my point of view for this passage.. Instead, we must be eager to learn and ready to accept only through it then we can gain knowleadge that are beyond what the books can teaches us.

Learning is a long journey which has got no depth. It is like time and tide, which wait for no men; like jewel that are rich and rare, which are hidden in mighty depths.
It is a journey which require individual to do constant searching, studying and reading.

2008-10-31T22:32:00.001+08:00

“Gimme It!”

I heard the screams long before I could see him, but as I wheeled my grocery cart around to the next aisle of the store, there he was!

With angry tears streaming out of squinty eyes, the little boy was shouting, “Gimme it!” His mom glanced at me for a moment. I won’t debate the merits of her actions, but, embarrassed and worn down, she grabbed the cheap trinket and tossed it into her cart.

I think I recognized that kid. He looked a lot like me. Yes, I’ve often been the willful child. And sometimes I’ve even pleaded with God, “Why not? Why can’t I have it?” On occasion, God’s given me what I wanted, but not because I wore Him down. No, I think He wanted me to see what happens when I put myself in charge.

What we think is best is not necessarily the best that God desires for us. In Isaiah 55:8, the Lord said, “My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways.”

In his book Days of Grace, tennis champion Arthur Ashe paraphrased James 1:5 when he wrote this advice to his young daughter: “Ask God for the wisdom to know what is right, what God wants done, and the will to do it.”

That’s just the kind of sincere prayer that God wants to hear from His children. — Cindy Hess Kasper

We can’t presume to know what’s best

When we begin to pray;

So we must ask, “What honors God?”

Then seek His will and way. —Sper

If God doesn’t give us what we ask for, we can be sure that He has something far better.

2008-10-31T22:26:00.001+08:00

Who Is Your God?

At a funeral, I once overheard someone say of the deceased, “He was close to his god. He’s safe now.”

At times like that, I wish it were true that everyone could have their own god, live in whatever way they wanted, and also be assured of eternal life in heaven. Then we wouldn’t have to think too seriously about death. We wouldn’t have to be concerned about where our unbelieving loved ones went when they died.

But the Scriptures say that there is only one true God. “The LORD our God, the LORD is one!” (Deut. 6:4). And He is holy (Lev. 19:2). He says that we don’t measure up to His standard for a relationship with Him. “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Rom. 3:23). Our sin has alienated us from Him.

In love, the heavenly Father provided the way to Himself through His perfect Son Jesus who died to pay the penalty for our sin. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). But we need to humble our hearts and receive His gift of forgiveness.

There is only one true God. He is holy and has provided the only way of eternal life through Jesus. Is He the God you are trusting in? Think about it—seriously. — Anne Cetas

To get into heaven, it’s who you know that counts.

FOR FURTHER STUDY

How do I know what is true about God and salvation? Is sincerity enough? Read Do I Have The Right Kind Of Faith? at www.discoveryseries.org/q0603

2008-10-29T22:05:00.002+08:00

Make A U-Turn

When we went on a weekend road trip with some friends, we had our first experience using a Global Positioning System. The GPS has a female voice, so our friends John and Mary call their device Gladys. We programmed our destination into the GPS, and she did her job and plotted our course. Then we sat back. Having put our faith in this little navigator, we let her direct us.

“Turn right in .2 miles,” Gladys said confidently. She was right—Gladys is always right. In fact, when we made an unexpected detour to get gas, she got a bit insistent: “Please make a U-turn . . . Please make a U-turn at your earliest convenience!”

Gladys had calculated a route for us, but we had gone a different way. That was our choice, naturally. But if we had continued going our own way, we would have become lost.

Isaiah 53:6 reminds us that just like sheep, we have a tendency to go astray. That’s why we need a Shepherd to guide us and a Savior to pay the penalty for our sin.

No matter how far you’ve traveled in the wrong direction, it’s not too late to turn around. God is ready to forgive and restore (Ps. 32:5).

If you’re headed down the wrong road, please make a U-turn. — Cindy Hess Kasper

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Another short passage to ponder..
Friends have you ever miss the many U-Turn opportunities in your life?
Now is the time to turn at the next appraoching U-turn and not continue the wrong journey any further.

2008-10-23T03:40:00.002+08:00

Recently, had been reading some books to entertain myself at the same time to brush up my English. This is one of the book that i am reading now, "Counseling & Psychotherapy". I like the book a lot thought it may be quite wordy, but the contents was interesting and appliable.

Ever wonder why there has been quite a numbers of picture being uploaded? Cause i got a camera, Sony T70. i am still new to the many function its can provide up to today. Nevertheless, i am still exploring. Hope that i can produce more better quality photographs. =)

2008-10-20T23:18:00.004+08:00

Share 2 short verse which is nice..

As we talk the talk, let’s make sure we walk the walk.

When you find time on your hands, put them together in prayer.

Last sat i went to the lighthouse evangelism church in Tampines St 81 for their miracle service.
It was an eye opener for me, cause i see people did get heal from the service from their sickness.
I like the sermen share by pastor Ronny on the parables of the talents..

When for a ktv session last sat to celebrate 2 of my bro birthday..

The Ong's family

Drank a bit during the ktv session, around 1/3 cup of martel mix with lot of coke. Reached home around 330 in the morning, and wake up for church usher service on the follow day.

2008-10-18T04:47:00.003+08:00

I like to share story from some passage or short write up with you guys. I discover that this few months of zhou bo (do nothing) i start to read up a lot of books. Today i will post a short write up from a book call "Our Daily Bread", which i think is quite meaningful and its a problem which all of us face. Its ok if you dun like the christian view and biblical knowledge which may seem alien, you can view it in your own context instead.

A hill too high

My wife and I like to rollerblade. Near the end of one of our favorite routes is a long hill. When we first started taking this route, I tried to encourage Sue by saying, “Are you ready for the hill?” just before pushing our way to the top. But one day she said, “Could you please not say that? You make it sound like a huge mountain, and that discourages me.”

It was better for Sue to face the hill thinking only about one “step,” or one rollerblade push, at a time instead of an entire steep hill to conquer.

Life can be like that. If we peer too far ahead of today, the challenges may feel like a Mt. Everest climb. They can appear impossible to handle if we think we have to be “ready for the hill.”

The Bible reminds us that today is all we need to tackle. We don’t need to worry about tomorrow’s tasks (Matt. 6:34). Imagine Moses thinking, “I’ve got to feed all these people for who knows how long. How can I get that much food?” God took care of that mountain with manna—but only enough for one day at a time (Ex. 16:4).

Every hill in life is too high if we think we must climb it all at once. But no hill is insurmountable if we take it one step forward at a time—with God’s help. — Dave Branon

The 'hill' can refer to lots of thing in life. Relationship, workload, stress, trouble, time...etc

How tall is the hill in you? Is it like an unconquerable mountain or only a slope with small gradient?

2008-10-17T04:07:00.002+08:00

Recently, i being planning the layout of my room. This is the final layout.
It will be divided into 3 main theme. There are living room concept, work area & bedroom.
I will be using 3 different corner wall to bring out the different ideas. Color and furniture are as accurate as of 17/10/2008.

Living room concept

I try to keep it simple by not blocking the window. Comprise of only a newly acquire bookshelf, others are already have items. The TV set will be place at the most corner to minimise the amount of wiring. Wall will be decorated with photo frames to bring out the cosy atmosphere.

Window will not be block so as to create another living 'picture' and to allow sunlight to brighten the entire room.

Work area

A nail to the wall bookshelf and a table. This corner of the wall has got 2 different color combination.

My bedroom

Both are already have items.

Will upload pictures of my new room once its ready.

2008-10-08T03:55:00.007+08:00

Hi all.. have being busy recently as i was doing a church project called Ministry Fair.
The ultimate goal of these project is to allow peoples to find suitable ministries in the church to serve God. Although, the project had ended last sat 4 Oct but pastor want to have another encore session on the 26 Oct as the result was encouraging. Out of 250 that turn up for the event, 80 of them had found a suitable ministries. We will be having another fair on the Sunday, hope that the results will be even better. So got to work again... =)

Share with you guys & gers another piece of my favourite song.
Its a very nice song, I am sure you all listen before on TV. So relax and enjoy and be touch.

JUST LET ME SAY

Just let me say how much I love You
Let me speak of Your mercy and grace
Just let me live in a shadow of Your beauty
Let me see You face to face

And the earth will shake as Your Word goes forth
And the heavens will tremble and fall
But let me say how much I love You
Oh my Savior, my Lord and Friend

Just let me hear Your finest whispers
As You gently call my name
And let me see Your power and Your glory
Let me feel Your spirit's flame

Let me find You in the desert
Till this sand is holy ground
And I am found completely surrendered
To You my Lord and Friend

So let me say how much I love You
With all my heart I long for You
For I am caught in this passion of knowing
This endless love I've found in You

And the depth of grace, the forgiveness found
To be called a child of God
Just makes me say how much I love You
Oh my Savior, my Lord and Friend (x2)

Just makes me say how much I love You
Oh my Savior, my Lord and Friend

I pasted an url, but i don't know whether it will work anot. But this song can be found in youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiTGVsg0H78 (English)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsEKQlDpvZI (Violin & Panio)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtBgGbKhOwU (Susan Yu Version)
Enjoy!!!

"Just let me say"

Does this song touch your heart?!

Aren't it a very powerful phrase?!

2008-09-30T03:08:00.004+08:00

Those were really the days..

Share with you guys out there some photo of me when i was young.
These were the photo taken when i was still a sclt of the brigade.

Promotion from 1 bar strip to 2 bar strip.

Look like a publicity photograph.. Join us Now..

Does it look familiar? Low budget film, no tree so we use pillar.
New bar strip!!!!

Photo of the same batch with our mentor

2008-09-25T22:09:00.002+08:00

Power of Patience

We’ve all heard the prayer: “Lord, make me more patient—and do it now!”

Why is it that patience evaporates when we are late for a critical engagement and are caught in a traffic jam? Or we rush to the “10 items or less” line at the store, only to find someone in front of us with 16 items!

Being forced to wait ratchets up the stress and shortens our fuse. When that happens, we not only fail to be patient but we undercut the Spirit’s work in our lives.

Patience is not just a virtue, it’s a fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22)—which means that demonstrations of impatience reveal the sour fruit of our fallen hearts rather than the sweetness of Jesus in our lives. Since God is a patient God, when we abandon patience we miss the opportunity to show our world the glory of God through our lives.

Bursts of impatience only demonstrate that we are more concerned with our own agendas than the needs and struggles of others. So let’s all take a deep breath and turn our focus away from ourselves by patiently loving others instead of ourselves in the midst of stress.

Patience gives us the privilege of sharing the refreshing fruit of God with others. — Joe Stowell

Our wrath uncurbed will not fulfill
God’s perfect plan for us;
We must be patient and refuse
To fret, to fume, to fuss. —Sper

Be patient. Show your world what God is really like.
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Take this opportunity to share this short write up which i think its quite meaningful.
The Power of Patience is really great and can affect our life in term of personality and behaviour.

Have u ever once thought why patience is so important? Did u ever lost your patience before?

For me, i have lost my power of patience when i was in the army for the past 2 years. It may be due to the working style of the environment that every seconds mean alot, that most of the time i expect it to be perfect or to be on time. Patience was an alien word to me in NS time. Instead the substitute words for it was "rush", "hurry" and "quick". 2hrs i want that objective taken, 15mins everythings ready, 1030 vehicles line up, 1035 first vehicles roll out, 30 sec all form up to charge in....

Until today, then i discover that one of the many important things/thinks that i lost for the past 2 years was "Patience".

Hope that my post today will help you to realise the important of Patience too. If you have once lost it like me, hope that you will find it back soon. Let's work together to recover back our Power of Patience.

2008-09-22T23:59:00.007+08:00

Wall.E comes to Singapore to promote his first film. My only camera shot of him.

Combine outing to Singapore Discovery Centre with GB

Taking a break to take the scenery shot of the location.

The 44th Girls' Brigade Anniversary Dinner

2008-09-01T04:15:00.002+08:00

亲亲我爱多么希望你会明白

我需要安静下来想像未来怎么安排

时间飞快时间飞快来不及抹去昨日尘埃

时间它不让我等待就这样迎面而来

不舍你那黑白分明亮亮的眼睛

只是你年纪还小无从明了我的心情

时间不停时间不停原谅我依然决定远行

当所有等待都变成曾经

我会说好多精彩的故事给你听

就要离开虽然我心中有无限伤怀

就要离开虽然我心中有难言悲哀

明知寂寞叫人难以忍耐

也许一切就此从头再来

虽然不知何时回来

我只盼望你会明白你会明白喔

你会明白

回想过去曾经黯淡几许光采

有时候我不知道这样决定应不应该

时间飞快该来的会来

我从来不曾这样坦白

啊往日绚烂的梦已不再

我已经累了我需要离开这舞台

就要离开虽然我心中有无限伤怀

就要离开虽然我心中有难言悲哀

明知寂寞叫人难以忍耐

也许一切就此从头再来

虽然不知何时回来

我只盼望你会明白

你会明白喔你会明白

2008-08-11T01:32:00.007+08:00

This time round i would like to share some quotes which i think its nice and good to ponder/think about at the same time to do some soul touching/searching to yourself.

I am only one; but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something. I will not refuse to do something I can do.

Helen keller

When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us.

Helen Keller

The best and most beautiful thing in life cannot be seen, not touched, but are felt in the heart.

Helen Keller

“Love is never glad when others go wrong. Love finds no pleasure in injustice, but rejoices in the truth. Love is always slow to expose, it knows how to be silent. Love is always eager to believe the best about a person. Love is full of hope, full of patient endurance; love never fails.”
1 Corinthians 13:6-8

The D-day is killing.

The first day is lost.

The duration seem long and painful.

The afterward is fulfilling and rewarding.

Bernard Ong W.L

那一年我正年轻

总觉得明天肯定会很美

那理想世界就象一道光芒

在我心里闪耀着

怎能就让这不停燃烧的心

就这样耗尽消失在平庸里。

Sometimes the biggest events in our lives..are defined by the simplest acts we do.

一生要失败几回？才知道成功的意义

We value the light more fully after we’ve come through the darkness.

Hope that some of the quotes that i put up today will help you to relieve yourself, to help you to find the answers that you are searching for and to keep u pondering on your life how you can make a different to the peoples around you and most importantly you. There are no right or wrong, its a matter on how longs does it takes for you to find the perfect timing to understand the above quotes better.. = )

As for me i had already understand them thought not fully, but these are the quotes that touches my heart at certain points of my life. So i would like to share them with you hope that it will also touches yours too.

2008-08-04T02:59:00.003+08:00

Its has been a long time since i posted on this blog. I decide not to continue on the posting of Taiwan pics but to share on some things else.

I had decided to answer to God calling to take up his Ministry, doing God work.

Throughout, the 2 years of my NS life. I had encounter couples of God Touch and God Answer to my prayers experience. Its just that i resist to accept that he is the one behind all of the miracle, i lied to myself that it was all luck. But deep inside i know that it was not only luck that simple, its some others things else that brought me through.

I came to know about this friend/father/listener/close companion when i was in primary 4, i still remember that day clearly on how i got to know him. i remember that it was a Sunday i was supposed to go to the sharity elephant carnival in ACS(I), before that my aunt need to attend her church service so she brought along my brother and i for service first then to the carnival.
Before then, i had never heard of him in my entire life then, all i know then was only a cross and nothing else. Till that day when i step into his house for the first time in my entire life. I know that he is going to change my life. But i didn't know how until i was in secondary school.

It was all part of his almighty plan i would say, for those who don't believe maybe you can call it fate. I get to know him again after after my psle. I was posted to Springfield Sec Sch, it was a neighbourhood school, i decided to add it to my choices as my cousin was also studying in it. It was on the cca orientation day that change my life, i told myself that i will follow my friends whatever cca they chose. In the end, all 3 of them decided on NPCC. At that moment, i was very reluctant and i couldn't hear in whatever the recruiter say to me. I was so lost and there was this feeling inside my heart saying, "This isn't the one, walk around the school one more time before you decide." I came across this hidden corner area where there is a small grass patch near the then music room for those who still remember. I saw this cca with tents and they were cooking hot dog and the uniform was blue in color. They were giving away hot dog for eating, i wasn't tempted by it at all. what i was attracted to was the sudden feeling of feeling lost no more. I never decide on the spot that it was the cca i wanted, till we gathered back in the hall. My signing up paper was still empty and i needed to hand in. I fill in my 3 choices, Boys' Brigade, Badminton and Computer Club. In the end, i only went for the orientation day of The Boys' brigade. For those who know me, the other 2 choices i fill up was so not match right?

Back to the topic on the "fate". I never know that my choice was a christian cca, and little did i know that the cca was attached to the church that i once step into when i was in Primary 4. My form teacher then was also the cca in-charge. Once again on a Sunday, i stepped into the same church building my second time after 2 years. I get to know Him as a friend in the beginning, i began to find out who He was and how was the cross related to him with my 5 others friends. Fate it may be? For me it is all part of his almighty plan for me to know HIM. This testimonial don't end in me, my brother too was also called to know him. Another 2 years later, my brother came into the same school and join the same cca as me.

It was in Secondary 4 that i began to address Him as Father. I began to pray to him every night and share my troubles with Him. This went on until Poly. Everyone will have a periods where he/she would want some time for himself/herself. When i was in poly i began to slide back, i start to skip church, pray less to him and forsake him. But He had never let me go. Soon i began to find another reason to know Him. I join the primer, thought i didn't stay long but He brought me to know Him through another church from another environment. During that time, i continue my walk with Him through my lecturer.

One of my favourtie song:

What a Friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bare!

What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer!

And I'll cherish the old rugged cross

Til' my trophies at last I lay down;

I will cling to the old rugged cross,

And exchange it some day for a crown.

Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee,

How great Thou Art, how great Thou art!

Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee,

How great Thou art, how great Thou Art!

When i was in army, i experienced many many ups and downs. My most difficult time is when i was in the course to become a sgt, almost everyday i was running my SOC as i can't passed at all. I was so depressed and demoralised and i was injured too. Times where i really wanted to give up and failed the course and be the worse trainee of the cohort. But everytime before and after training when i open up my drawer to get the medical cream to apply.. I would see this brown book(Bible) which i will carry with me no matter which ever camp i posted to. I told myself i will do my best and let Him decide the rest.

Indeed, He answered my prayer. At first, i was posted to the camp i dream of and many would wanted to go. But He know that i would never be able to make it through. On the same day when i was posted in, the Lord God posted me out and send me to my current camp. It was a hectic schedule and the training was almost 5months its was the longest course in the entire saf, but it was the most ideal as i could heal myself of my injury and at the same time i could build up my stamina to pass my SOC. No matter which ever camp i was posted to, i was always blessed with a patience instructor/officer/oc with leader attitude and who believe in christ. At the end of my course i didn't passed my SOC.
The next miracle happened, where i was going to give up He provide me with another chance. I was posted to my current unit at company line to be a section leader at a cost of running SOC till i passed. I go into prayer at night and asked Him why not a admin sgt then? Why must the pain continue. He never reply but i could sense a comforting touch at that moment. Consider myself really blessed, my rsm was the first army woman rsm. Thought not a christian herself but she was a motherly figure to me. In the end, 3 weeks before NDP i passed and i blogged it down. The night before the test i pray to God, i remember that was the fews time i really pray to Him in my NS periods.

From that day onward, i told myself i was never forgotten by Him. He was there for me for many occasions. Whether i am in Australia for training, or when a 25mm live round missed fire that was so closed to me, or when i was in my vehicles that drove up and down on a almost verticle slope, or during my test where everyone have no hope in and yet i achieve a high standard with my last minutes assigned to section, or when i was doing my day duty in a thunderstorm and heavy rain days, or when at night duty where it is totally dark in the forest which almost bitten by snake, or when my entire self is push to the limit on the 3 months of Ops standby mode, or when i was in Taiwan training, or when my deployment ground was next to those who had been called home to join Him. He had never leave me from the day i know Him.

What a Friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bare!
What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer!
And I'll cherish the old rugged cross
Til' my trophies at last I lay down;
I will cling to the old rugged cross,
And exchange it some day for a crown.
Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee,
How great Thou Art, how great Thou art!
Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, how great Thou Art!

Thanks LORD GOD FATHER... AMEN.

2008-05-12T17:21:00.007+08:00

Back from my Taiwan overseas trip. This time round i visited quite a number of place in there. Soon in less than a month i will be ORD, i am still thinking of what to do after that. Either study or work. Share with u guy some pics of the place.

I took the same airline again, Eva Airline. This is really a good airline, got pretty air stewardess to serve you. For both in and outbound flight i sat near the door, the air stewardess is just infront of me before taking off so can chat with them abit. This trip give me the opportunity to see their working style and what they do when they not serving any guest. This airline is best, due to the pilot will control the cabin pressure, your ears wouldn't feel the so pressure. The way they fly will let you have a comfortable flight either taking off or the landing.

I when to there outskirt town call DouLiu. Quite a nice place to shop around, When to their night market and try the famous cuttlefish stew. The food there are all quite cheap cost around NT$30 and in small bowl, but its filling cause they use alot of flour on the foods. The stew is like shark fin but minus away the fins and replace with cuttlefish.

The bubble tea also come in large cup, remember the first night when i buy my first mango ice. The shop girl gave me extra cup of small mango ice. I only paid NT$30 for 2 cup of drink.

Came across this special shop name call easy shop. Look so cool and consider quite modern building in that areas so decided to take some pics on it. Can u guess what kinds of things do they sell? (Clue: some very personal stuff and come in sizes.) =p

Oh ya.. not forgetting some more pics from the town of DouLiu.

Their 4 Level of KFC. 1 Level is the order counter. 2 and 3 is seat. The 4th level is for some event room for celebration of birthday.

This is the shop where i caught all my dolls. The girl was so helpful and kinds, she would put the doll near to the opening to let you have a sure catch. In total, i myself caught 4 dolls. Why am i not in the pics? Cause when they take secretly with the girl without informing us.

One of the bubble tea shop in the town of DouLiu

The answer is

Its a shop that sell lingering

Soon to come will be Pics from the Sun Moon Lake and the Pics from Taiwan second largest city, Kao Shiong.

2008-04-13T01:19:00.003+08:00

back to blog again..

Leaving for overseas trip in less than 2 days time. Will be departing on the 15 April midnight flight. Don't know why? I seem to be so fate with 15 that my flight to Australia and this coming trip both fly off on the 15. Will be away for 3 week plus, estimate date of return will be ard May 6, touch down Singapore ard midnight flight.

The 6 days break was a long waited one. Finally, i can turn off and relax myself.
For the past few days, i have been watching this Taiwan 臺灣偶像劇 " 18禁不禁 ". 首集的收視率為2.31. The show consist of comedy, romance and some sensitive topic. haha..

MV of the show.
http://v.ku6.com/show/kMZdxFZKSbcsg83R.html

http://www.56.com/w40/play_album-aid-1451708_vid-MTYwNzIyNDE.html

http://www.56.com/w66/play_album-aid-1024890_vid-MTYxMDY1NzM.html

2008-04-06T19:17:00.004+08:00

Had been stop blogging for close to a mths plus..

Finally, the "things" had hand over le. My long awaited long weekend finally arrived, no more irregular working hours and not enough slp le.

Soon, i will be going for another overseas in another 9 more days. My third and last trip of the 2 years in service.

Too much to blog but don't know how to say. Will blog again before i left for overseas bah..
Take care.. =)

Share with u guys a song..

歌手：小薰/阿本专辑：18禁不禁影音

甜甜圈

天天非常想你的天天

飞过城市的边缘降落爱你的终点

想念互道晚安的每天

却又舍不得说再见你的笑那黱甜

我的直觉就是那黱坚决不怕有暴风圈

因为你是我最晴朗的大晴天

爱要你牵我的手每一天我要非常用心感觉

因为爱你才是我最后最美丽的句点

喜欢在你的肩膀盘旋喜惯两个人的世界

因为爱你才让我的心永远像甜甜圈

牵你的手还是有点紧张

看你双眼怎黱好好说话

这次真的下定决心鼓起勇气拥抱你让我们的爱连成完美圈圈

曾经怀疑自己是否能保护你是你让我看见世界美丽

是你带我走向温暖生命因为有你我的天空放晴

紧握住你的手一起迎接未来

十八岁的蔚蓝环绕永远的爱

天天非常想你的天天

飞过城市的边缘降落爱你的终点

想念互道晚安的每天

却又舍不得说再见你的笑那黱甜

我的直觉就是那黱坚决不怕有暴风圈

因为你是我最晴朗的大晴天

爱要你牵我的手每一天我要非常用心感觉

因为爱你才是我最后最美丽的句点

喜欢在你的肩膀盘旋喜惯两个人的世界

因为爱你才让我的心永远像甜甜圈

是否能够继续因为你能让我真正充满勇气

有你才可以真正面对自己一起面对未来

十八岁的蔚蓝两人一起拥抱永远的爱

爱要你牵我的手每一天我要非常用心感觉

因为爱你才是我最后最美丽的句点

喜欢在你的肩膀盘旋喜惯两个人的世界

因为爱你才让我的心永远像甜甜圈

2008-03-11T14:04:00.001+08:00

What Ong Wei Liang Means

You are well rounded, with a complete perspective on life.

You are solid and dependable. You are loyal, and people can count on you.

At times, you can be a bit too serious. You tend to put too much pressure on yourself.

You are very intuitive and wise. You understand the world better than most people.

You also have a very active imagination. You often get carried away with your thoughts.

You are prone to a little paranoia and jealousy. You sometimes go overboard in interpreting signals.

You are deeply philosophical and thoughtful. You tend to analyze every aspect of your life.

You are intuitive, brilliant, and quite introverted. You value your time alone.

Often times, you are grumpy with other people. You don't appreciate them trying to interfere in your affairs.

You are very charming... dangerously so. You have the potential to break a lot of hearts.

You know how what you want, how to get it, and that you will get it.

You have the power to rule the world. Let's hope you're a benevolent dictator!

You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone.

You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together.

At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together.

You tend to be pretty tightly wound. It's easy to get you excited... which can be a good or bad thing.

You have a lot of enthusiasm, but it fades rather quickly. You don't stick with any one thing for very long.

You have the drive to accomplish a lot in a short amount of time. Your biggest problem is making sure you finish the projects you start.

You are relaxed, chill, and very likely to go with the flow.

You are light hearted and accepting. You don't get worked up easily.

Well adjusted and incredibly happy, many people wonder what your secret to life is.

You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection.

You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive.

You have the classic "Type A" personality.

What's Your Name's Hidden Meaning?

2008-02-17T01:13:00.002+08:00

我不能承诺将活着带你们回家。

但是我发誓，开战以后，我将是第一个走进战场、也是最后一个离开战场的人。

我不会留下任何一个同胞，不管是已经牺牲的还是仍然活着的。

我们所有的人将一起回家。

"I can't promise you that I will bring you all home alive, but this I swear:

I will be the first one to set foot on the field, and I will be the last to step off.

And I will leave no one behind. Dead, or alive, we all come home together. So help me God."

Will be leaving to battle Opfor from 19Feb to 23Feb. This time round its no longer a normal training. This time round is where "bullet" will fly, men will die. Close buddies beside u will collaspe and die when he is shot. It is the closer to war that it going to be from the 19Feb when the siren sound. Neither am i spare from dead, cause i am few of the most attractive target for the opfor as i am the point sc of my platoon, the first one who will most likely to contact the opfor first and also the replacement for my PC when he is down.

Apart from all those, after this outfield will be left with one more Overseas and finally ORD.. less than 14 weeks more to go. Will update my blog if i manage to survive this outfield.

Take care..
Ber =)

Dear.. Happy Valentine Day.. U so clever to highlight the whole thing to see the hidden msg.
How long have we been together? Going to 4 years already hor.. =p

Thanks so much for the close to 4 years of love dear. Thanks for all your tolerant and all those little things that u have done. I Love U. I know i haven't been talking much cause i wanted to heard your voice, thought it may be quite irrating sometime but i wanted too listen to what you say, so i didn't talk much. When u asked me am i worry? Frank speaking i am not, cause i have trust and faith in you that's why i am not worry and show no interest at what he send to u.

HaPpY VaLeNtInE DaY... BeAr HuG~~~~

2008-02-10T16:45:00.000+08:00

Another weeks of long holiday...
118 more days left to go..

These Lunar New Year wasn't that hectic...

Eve..
I bookout ard 10am.. When to parkway parade with my buddies to shop for new year clothes. I brought a jean cost ard $30 at Mark and Spencer. When home for reunion dinner.
At night, i stay by the TV to watch the Andy Lau show at 7pm. A heartwarming show, highly recommended.. Ard 11 plus i when to bed le..

Day 1..
Wake up quite early, after so many new year first time i wake up at 8am.
When to my grandma house to collect AngBao and bian nian, then to er yi po house then to san yi po house. As usual nothing much to talk about, i was just there eating all the goodies. Cause the age gap was quite different, too many young kids. No common topic. Haha..
After that, i went to my Mum's side grandma house. When there for steamboat dinner. After dinner had a short chit chat with the cousins. When for a short gamble of 21, I lost all my bet in the end. Not much only abt $4. =) I don't like to gamble, only during new year time i will join in to add in the atmosphere. I almost lost $$ every years. =p
Then i went to the living room to watch TV. Watch until half way i doze off on the sofa. By the time i wake up, it was ard 11 plus pm.

Day 2..
No place to go plus i was too tired from day 1 bian nian. i stayed at home to slack.. i slept quite early that day too.. ard 11pm i was almost ZZZzzzzzz....

Day 3..
I woke up with an aching body and slight fever. I take 2 panadols and continue to sleep. In the afternoon, i meet up with dear to go walk walk at city area. Intend to go River Angbao but i was sick to walk there. So we have our dinner at AijiTeh Sushi at Plaza Singapura, then we went to Centrepoint, Orchard then home.

Day 4..
Dear came over to my house to bian nian. Feel so sad, i haven't go over to her house yet..
Going to book in tonight. To prepare for next next week final and last outfield 5 days 4 nights exercise. Still sick..

2008-01-28T01:56:00.000+08:00

When down to Chinatown for a walk on Sat, nothing much to buy for New Year. Most of the store there sold Taiwan Mochi and Jelly. These year lighting should be quite nice got alot of Disney Character like pooh, ducks, trigger, mickey lion dancing..etc. didn't manage to see the night one but the day view of it was already quite nice.

After that, together with dear we took a walk down to Raffles then to Cityhall. The usual route that stretch from west to central part of S'pore. Went to Esplanade walk but the River AngBao was not ready yet, we went to Esplanade then to Marina Square then to Suntec City. We had our dinner at Fish n Co. after dinner headed down to Cityhall, Raffles Shopping mall to hunt for New Year clothes. Manage to brought 3 polo t-shirt from Robinson Sale.

Hmm.. Outfield just ended and Chinese New Year is just around the corner. Its time to get a short rest and to catch up with all my loved one and friends.

GONG XI FA CAI !!
WANG SHI RU YI !!

2008-01-20T15:49:00.000+08:00

Hmm.. nothing much to update about. cause alot of things/thinks cannot say.. haha

Hmm.. have been staying at home for the past last 2 weeks due to dear not feeling well. Its ok cause i can also rest at home to spend more time to hug my pillow and lay on my bed.
This coming week will be another outfield week from Tuesday till Friday. So much to prepare and so tired about it. One good thing is whenever there is outfield, time will passby very fast. Cause many sleepless night and soon will start to lost count of the days and date by the time i notice it, its already Friday.

Its time to register for Uni, if i want to continue study after NS. But i sill don't know which module i want. Currently, i am thinking of Hotel Management, Computer Science, Business or anyhow choose. haha.. Let decide when i finish my outfield.

Planning for a overseas trip to Taiwan after i ORD, the initial planning stage is already underway. Dear friends out there if u want to join in pls let me know.. the departure date is ard late june to early july. I sincerely invite ur presence since its has been a long time we meet up for gathering.

Tomorrow, is Mum Birthday. Together with dear, we bought her a ESCADA perfume at Bugis junction on Friday night after i bookout. Later going out for dinner before i book in.

Chinese New Year is coming, less than 2 weeks away. yet i still can't manage to find any suitable clothes for this new year. Yesterday, when down to town areas to shop for clothes, but to no avail. Sigh~~ Going to try again this coming weekend. So fast Chinese New Year le.. Still remember the long post i created last Year? To me it was just like created not so long ago.

Enough of blogging for now.. Cause i began to lost for words and ideas to type. Hmmm... really nothing much to input le. Signing off for now.. Oh Ya!! I change a new song, hope that it sound pleasing to all.. Anyway, its time to change the snail song too.. haha =)

Take Great Care!!
Bye... =)

2008-01-20T15:44:00.000+08:00

Monthly update:

Feb
Having a final outfield i hope.

March
My birthday on March 23, still thinking of how to celebrate.

April
Will be out of S'pore for another overseas trip till early May. My third and last trip of my 2years of service.

May
Will be counting down and trying to pass SOC bah.. or maybe before May i may have already pass le.. Haha..

June
08 JUNE 08..

2008-01-07T17:36:00.000+08:00

Aries subjects are courageous leaders with a genuine concern for those they command, being responsible people, it is rare that they will use their subordinates to obtain their own objectives as leaders, but occasionally it does happen. They do not make very good followers because they are too "take charge". They may be unwilling to obey or submit to directions for which they can see no reason, or with which they disagree. They are much concerned with self, both positively and negatively - self-reliant but also self centered (sometimes) and concerned with their own personal advancement and physical satisfaction. Their immense energy makes them aggressive and restless, argumentative occasionally, headstrong, quick tempered, easily offended and capable of holding grudges if they feel themselves affronted.

You make good athletes and climbers, doctors, explorers (of new ideas as well as uncharted territory, the latter in these days including adventuring into outer space), soldiers, sailors and airmen, and leaders, though awkward subordinates, in industry and politics.

Adventurous and energetic
Pioneering and courageous
nthusiastic and confident
Dynamic and quick-witted

2008-01-01T03:10:00.000+08:00

我不能承诺将活着带你们回家。

但是我发誓，开战以后，我将是第一个走进战场、也是最后一个离开战场的人。

我不会留下任何一个同胞，不管是已经牺牲的还是仍然活着的。

我们所有的人将一起回家

"I can't promise you that I will bring you all home alive, but this I swear:

I will be the first one to set foot on the field, and I will be the last to step off.

And I will leave no one behind. Dead, or alive, we all come home together. So help me God."

2008-01-01T00:16:00.000+08:00

2007 had past by us.. Now it's already 2008. Its began with countdown, a loud bang of fireworks and celebration. So fast another years had past. My blog is another year older, I had been writing it for 2 years le. Time flies and wait for no man.

2007 was another memorable year that fill with lots and lots of memories that one can't bear to forgot. For me, 2007 was a good year to remember.

Jan..
I was posted to ATI for 2mth le and started my training as an armour commander. The training was shiong but the end result was fulfilling and rewarding. Not many people can be chosen to be an armour commander.

Feb
The Chinese New Year, was another time of the year to collect AngBao and to have cohesion with relatives. 2007 new year was a great one, got a lot of first time.

Mar
During march on 2007, i was at overseas till early april. I was in this country called Taiwan to be further trained. My first time going to the country and i finally get to be there in real person to experience all the foods rather than just seeing it in TV. I also spent my 22nd birthday there.

April
I passed out of ATI and was posted to my current unit to be a SC. First time having real 6 men under me. The feeling was weird but soon i got use to it.

May
I was involve in the NDP 2007 at the Floating Platform. First time and the first few person to step onto the platform while it was still at it building stage and when it was still close to the public.

June
My first time working with PA. I was in-charge of these group of youngster ard my age. Throughout the NDP i got to know each of them and become friends.

July
I pass my SOC. I was at the NDP ground and experience the reheasal of the NDP and the NE Show of the NDP. Thought lots of weekend got 'burn' but it was worth it. Especially, when u see the smile on the participant and the smile on the spectators.

August
NDP 2007 actual day. Fireworks was awesome!! Gonna to miss NDP 2007 and the Floating Platform when i spent lots of weekend and effort there on the Big Day for Singapore Birthday.

September
Was a relax month. Nothing much and i juz relax

October
When for another overseas trip to Wallaby, Australia on 15 Oct. First time there and experience lots of first time. After return from wallaby, i was busy preparing for my test.

November
Complete the test with result that i was very satified with. Soon after December came.

December
I was clearing my leave and off to spend time with all my loved one. And before noticing it, 2007 was gone and here come 2008.

2007 just passby me in a flash even before i notice.. a year seem to be very long if its 365 days but if you really look into it, its actually 52weeks only. Only 52 weekend of sat and sun rest and chionging and a year is gone.

2007-12-23T16:35:00.000+08:00

Hmm.. Now on long leave till 26Dec 07

Finally manage to catch some rest before 2008. Having leave from 12 Dec till 26 Dec..
Hmm.. Abit weird cause long time since i have such a long break. Anyway, during the break i still got things to do.. sigh~~

2008 going to kick off with a bang!!

First, is got lot of field trip upcoming to prepare for the next test..
Second, got to keep fit again cause SOC coming.. Sigh~~ But no worry.. can pass with training.
Third, another overseas trip.
Lastly, is prepare for ORD on 6 June 08.

2007-12-23T15:55:00.000+08:00

As mention going to show some pics from Australia..

These pics caught from own camera at very close range.

Departing from Rockhampton Airport. Can u spot the Air New Zealand Plane behind? haha..

At the College carpark after we had taken our lunch..

Moving out for mission loh..

Safety Spec for the 'Live' firing

Photo taking with the tank..
It is older than me.. But still function well.

The 3SG from 'C' Coy..

2007-12-09T15:13:00.000+08:00

It has been a month since i last blog. Sorry for that cause i was quite busy and at the same time lazy to update.. =p

I just finish my test for Stage 1.. I manage to lead 2 section to achieve recdcon 1 for hand grenade and crew drill.. I, myself also got a personal recdcon 1 for navigation. All the week of preparation and hardwork finally paid off on the test day.

Last Sunday, i watched Enchanted with Dear at Tampines Mall GV. Like Fairy Tale story, overall the show was good. ***1/2 out of *****.
I am going to catch the next movie, "Warlord". Must watch movie.

Another IMPORTANT thing is i am still left with 180days to ORD.. which is less than 25weeks to go after minus away all the sat, sun, public holiday, block leave, off and leave.

1 more things is i may need to go for another overseas trip again ard march to april period.
If i am selected, it will be my 3rd trip in my entire NS duration. Consider it lucky or what cause not many or few people can go overseas more than once in their entire NS.

2007-11-03T08:26:00.000+08:00

Experience in Wallaby
Rockhampton, Australia

Weather there was hot during daytime and extreme cold during the night. Even 4 layers of clothes can still make u shiver in the middle of the night even with the protection from the veh.

The foods in the camp canteen was expensive. Beef sasuage (Kabana) cost $2, coke $1.60 and orange juice $2.50. All in aussie dollar.

Bathing facilities there was an experience. Inorder to bath, i have to fill up the water bag then raise it high and secure it before i start to enjoy. Max 2 pails of water is enough to fill the bag.

The journey to veh shed is damn long, 1.5km walk before can reached.

Got to watch up close with Emu and Kangaroo. Quite an experience.

Australia is 2hrs faster than Singapore. Imagine everyday i wake up at 530am Australia time which by that time the sky is already quite bright. Singapore is only 330am.

Bash in close terrain vegetation in the dark and bang down lots of tree using veh. Imagine 1 tree cost $50, can't calculate how much i have bang down. Something close to $2000 on that very night. Imagine got many of that night and sometime day. That is how all your tax is being use.

Countless time of near misses where veh almost overturn.

First time shooting 'live' round with no proper mark out route of advance. Be operational is quite an experience.

First time seeing slap round and close encounter of tank firing side by side my veh. Of course at the end of the day, my whole body was cover with sand, dust and dirt.

First time having a 25mm 'live' round flying past and super close to my head only less than 1m on my left side. Really lucky me. Cause it was a misfire due to mechanism faulty. Woot~ at that time i was cold feet and Thank God i was still alive.

First time got to taste the crunchy of the fine sand in Australia inland and also got to breath in often then u can think. Cause when the veh move it create a small sand storm so no choice either breath in or die. The sand was finest than the sand at our beaches.

First time being to such a big resort in Yeppoon, thought nothing much to play at least i manage to see the coastline.

Shopping in Rockhampton shopping mall was an experience. Something like our IMM size of shopping mall. The food serving there were all so big, soft can drink that come in 375ml. But it close at 5.30pm everyday and close on Sunday.

When to their 3 major supermarket and discover most of the things sold there could be brought in Singapore supermarket.

Brought lot and lot of naugot and chocolates. The chocolate there was cheap and come in big packaging.

First time when i raise up my head saw so many many many many stars.

Second time boarding the plane need to climb up stairs, first time was in Indonesia. In another word, up close with the plane. Nice feeling man!

The most common words or phrases that i say in Australia was, "Hey Mike", "Thanks Man".

Experience a day of Australian way of life when travelling through the town.

First time when to an Australian College inside a Unviersity, Central Queensland University for lunch and night snack. Foods serve there was western with bit of asian taste, fried, bread, cupcake and chocolates.

First time onboard Air New Zealand flight. Good plane with friendly host.

First time where my parents and girlfriend accompany me to airport to send me off for overseas training. Taiwan Flight was in the middle of the night, maybe that is why dun have..

Pray hard there won't be another time of overseas training going to Taiwan during March to April duration. I want to go there for rest and relax holiday not for training. Anyway, dear friends out there, i planning to go there for a holiday after i ord. if u are interested too pls let me know too k. would be around May, June or early July. Let me know u r interested and i will do follow up with u when the time is ripe. =)

The drinkable water there got a weird taste cause its lack of flouride and chlorine. after a few day will get use to it cause no other choice mah. Drink or die of thrist. Haha.. =p

First time saw camp got internet access to use and movie screening everyday. No chance to use the internet at all, hardly got to sit down to watch the movie too until the last day before leaving the camp. The movie i saw on that day were resident evil 1 and 2 and dawn of the dead, all of them were the movie that i scare to watch. Sigh~

First time experience super short rain which last for only or less than 5mins each time. Feel so frustrated cause by the time i wear my raincoat the rain would stop and the sun will raise.

The scenary at ShoalWater Bay Training Area was awesome. Too bad got no pics.

I having a runnning nose since the first day i landed at Rockhampton and the day i left. Luckily my cough had recover.. Sneeze sneeze.

Those were my experience in Australia. Thought nearly die over the gun mechanism faulty incident but the overall experience was nice. There were numbers of pics taken during the trip but need to get it from my friends inorder to share with u guys and gers. Will upload the pics asap.
Take Care...! Cya Mike....

2007-10-15T09:26:00.001+08:00

Hmmm.. Long time since i blog. What should i update on my blog? Let me think... =)

2 weeks ago, juz recover from high fever of close to and higher than 39'C. Got a 2 days mc and get a chance to rest at home and to escape from the busy workload and tons of seminar and lecture back in camp.

Last week, i was busy packing up my bag for overseas. U may be wondering where am i going? Why within the short 1 years i can go overseas so often. First was Tekong then Taiwan, follow by Australia this time round. I also dunnoe why, maybe i am consider lucky that i am that 'free' and fortunate to go overseas so often. haha.. =)

Anyway, in another 5 more hours time i will be leaving Singapore and by 1am the next day i will be touching down at Australia airport. According to the advance party who had touch down yesterday night comment that, the temp there is very very very cold. i think there is no much different from Taiwan. Nevertheless, i am still going to bring and wear extra clothing.

Last week, i had a class reunion gathering with my sec sch classmate. When for bowling game follow by a dinner at Waraku Marina square. The bowling game was a disappointed one, cause i didn't even had a strike at all, maybe the pins dun like me its doesn't want to fall, there were couples of time where i could almost got a strike. Keep getting 8, 9pin and spare.
The dinner at Waraku was another experience, i try the octupus and squid set, it was nice.
I order a strawberry ice cream, the ice cream was nice too especially at the last part when u eat together with the breakfast cereal.

Leaving soon.. Take care my friends... cya soon. Will blog again when i return from Australia safely.

2007-09-23T14:44:00.000+08:00

Yesterday night, when i was listening to radio on the bus journey home. I came across a nice song. Share it with u guys ang gers out there.
Its about the story of a snail. Never give up one day u will reached your goals.

蜗牛

该不该搁下重重的壳

寻找到底哪里有蓝天

随着轻轻的风轻轻的飘

历经的伤都不感觉疼

我要一步一步往上爬

等待阳光静静看着它的脸

小小的天有大大的梦想

重重的壳裹着轻轻的仰望

我要一步一步往上爬

在最高点乘着叶片往前飞

任风吹干

流过的泪和汗

总有一天我有属于我的天

2007-09-16T16:08:00.000+08:00

16 September 2007....
Last week, i just attended one of the few outfields that are plan for the training.
Got bitten by many many mosquito and sandfly, lot of wounds or red dot all around my body, hands, neck, legs and some on the face, keep scratching them non-stop.
This coming week, going to be lot more fun. Going to the air and sea to do more advance training. Going to be thrilling.. and of course my uniform going to get wet and dusty.

This weekend, i went out for steamboat dinner with dear and her colleagues at bugis on Friday night. On Saturday, looking at the chance of no standby duty to worry about, i went to beach road to top up some stuffs, and to have the famous Prawn Noodle. It was yummy.. Then, we meet up with poly mates to one of my friends house to celebrate her baby first month. The baby was super chubby.. Got my chance to carry him, by the chance i carry her into my arm, he was yawning and feeling sleepy.. Stay there for hours then we went onto Takashimaya to see, taste and buy moon cake. After all the tasting and viewing, we went down for coffee talk at Starbuck.

Counting down 1 more months (-) before i set off for another holiday trip on the 15 October to South Western region.

2007-09-03T00:29:00.000+08:00

Finally, i finished my self-defense course. Soon, i will be embarking for my advance training from September onward.

In less than a month time, to be exact on the 15 October i will be going overseas. My stay there will be slightly 2 weeks plus a few days more or i might roll over and stay there for more than 3 weeks or close to a month. It all depend on the stay there.

So fast i had already serve NS for 1yr 3months, in less than 9 months time i going to ord, provided i am not selected for the NS PS course. Lots of outfield and fighting mosquito camp coming up.

Hmm.. it has been quite a while since i catch up with all my friends.. Hope that if possible we meet up for gathering before i went overseas k? =)

Intro u guy a book by Low Kay Hwa, title "I Believe You"

http://www.goodybooks.com/ibelieveyou.htm

Its not a complete one on the website provided, but it is consider quite a nice book so i was thinking of sharing with u guys and gers. Enjoy reaading it!!

2007-08-27T16:57:00.000+08:00

Back to blogging after close to a month..

NDP 2007 finally came to an end after months of hardwork.. A good show was presented to the public on the 9th August.

Bring to you the NDP 2007 Firework.. Enjoy the show!!

Life after NDP was hectic, lots of program coming up. Now i am taking my ICCT lesson. Lot of falling, kicking, chopping, locking and self-defense technique to learn. Soon i will be going for some advance training that involve sky and water.

Last week sunday, i went for the 21.1Km AHM (Army half Marathon) run. It was a long journey and i could hardly feel my legs anymore after i enter the finishing line. I manage to come in below 2hrs 30min, which was quite an achievement. After the run, both my knee cap was in dead pain that i could hardly bend them at all.

2007-07-30T16:29:00.000+08:00

hello guys and gers! It has been a long time since i update this blog of mine..

Hmm... what should i update..??
NDP.. 2 more rehearsal or less than 9 days and its going end. This NDP i had make a lot of friends and learn a lot of management skill. Hope that after the NDP we could still remain in contact yah..

Last friday, i understanding the true meaning of Thru's Thick n Thin. We win the ARR champion for the third consecutive years. Well Done 46!

Yesterday, dear and 1 went to bugis to shop. we went all the way to orchard, the total distance cover was 10km ++. She brought a shoes from U.R.S. while for me i went to daiso to get some air refresher. After that, we went to Japanese Resturant for dinner.

Take care.. keep u guy update again.. =)

2007-07-16T01:14:00.000+08:00

Last week, i had my playground or majority call it the SOC on Friday morning. I ran a timing of 9min45sec which is so far my personal best. As usual, after the run i was totally shag out and i lay dead on the ground trying to catch back my breath.

Saturday afternoon, i spent my time doing NDP. Though it was tiring and stressful but there were also fun and wow moments too. The wow moments was when you see how beautiful the entire floating platform are when all the elements are combine together. The fireworks, the fire, the water fountain, the laser effect and the lighting create a magnificant show. 3 more weeks and its coming to an end, i am going to miss it. As for my group, i am blessed to take care of such a active and obedience group which hardly gave me any problems.

Next week going to be a hectic one for me, i will be very busy as there will be alot of upcoming duty. After that, it will tone down abit and i will be able to at least catch a rest.

2007-07-09T18:28:00.000+08:00

5 more weeks to NDP. Last week, they had a full dress rehearsal follow by a small fireworks display. The whole show was fabulous. In another 5 more weeks the whole NDP helpout going to end.

2007-06-25T16:55:00.000+08:00

每个人的人生都会找到四个人

第一个是自己,

第二个是你最爱的人，

第三个是最爱你的人，

第四个是共度一生的人.

首先会遇到你最爱的人，然後体会到爱的感觉；

因为了解被爱的感觉，所以才能发现最爱你的人；

当你经历过爱人与被爱，学会了爱，

才会知道什么是你需要的，也才会找到最适合你，

能够相处一辈子的人。

但很悲哀的，在现实生活中，

这三个人通常不是同一个人；

你最爱的，往往没有选择你；

最爱你的，往往不是你最爱的；

而最长久的，偏偏不是你最爱也不是最爱你的，

只是在最适合的时间出现的那个人。

你，会是别人生命中的第几个人呢？

没有人是故意要变心的，他爱你的时候是真的爱你，

可是他不爱你的时候也是真的不爱你了，

他爱你的时候没有办法假装不爱你；

同样的，他不爱你的时候也没有办法假装爱你。

当一个人不爱你要离开你，你要问自己还爱不爱他，

如果你也不爱他了，千万别为了可怜的自尊而不肯离开；

如果你还爱他，你应该会希望他过得幸福快乐，

希望他跟真正爱的人在一起，绝不会阻止，

你要是阻止他得到真正的幸福，就表示你已经不爱他了，

而如果你不爱他，你又有什么资格指责他变心呢？

爱不是占有，你喜欢月亮，不可能把月亮拿下来放在脸盆里，

但月亮的光芒仍可照进你的房间。

换句话说，你爱一个人，也可以用另一种方式拥有，

让爱人成为生命里的永恒回忆，如果你真爱一个人，

就要爱他原来的样子─爱他的好，也爱他的坏：

爱他的优点，也爱他的缺点，绝不能因为爱他，

就希望他变成自己所希望的样子，万一变不成就不爱他了。

真正爱一个人是无法说出原因的，你只知道无论何时何地、

心情好坏，你都希望这个人陪著你；

真正的感情是两人能在最艰苦中相守，也就是没有丝毫要求。

毕竟，感情必须付出，而不是只想获得；

分开是一种必然的考验，如果你们感情不够稳固，

只好认输，真爱是不会变成怨恨的。

两人在谈情说爱的时候，最喜欢叫对方发誓，

许下承诺我们为什么要对方发誓，就是因为我们不相信对方，

我们根本不相信情人，而这些山盟海誓又很不切实际：

海枯石烂、地老天荒，都不能改变我对你的爱!

明知道海不会枯、石不会烂、地不会老、天不会荒；

就算会，也活不到那时候。许下诺言的时候千万注意，

不要许下可以实现的诺言，最好是承诺做不到的事，

反正做不到的，随便说说也不要紧，

请记住：”不可能实现的诺言最动人”在爱情里，说的是一套，做的是另一套；讲的人不相信，
听的人也不相信。

你呢？找到了第几个？茫茫人海中，你遇见了谁？谁又遇见了你？

2007-06-25T15:30:00.000+08:00

it has been a while since i blog..
Hmm.. last week a hectic day i got little rest time for my weekend.
Last week NDP was nice, there are firework display. It has been a long while since i see firework at close range, the last one should be the New Year one too bad that day rain so we had to abort the plan. Hope to see it again this coming weekend NDP rehearsal.

2007-06-18T19:09:00.000+08:00

Another weeks had past..

Last week i did not manage to clear my leaves cause i was call back for lesson and commander training.

Last week NDP was a wet one, cause its rain almost for the whole afternoon. I also get the chance to interact with most of my group mates.

Today, i went to Alexandar Hospital for my medical appointment. The doc pressed damn hard on the "pain area" of my knee that i bite my lip and curse and swear. Until now, i could still feel the pain.

I also manage to find the essay on the tree. Going to book in le. Hope that this week will also be another fun and calm week.

2007-06-18T00:15:00.000+08:00

A story about Tree, Leaf and the Wind

Tree
===
The reason I'm called tree is because I'm good at painting trees. Overtime I start to use a tree on the right hand corner as a trademark for all my watercolors painting. I have dated 5 gals when I was in Pre-U. There's one gal who I love a lot but never dare go after her. She doesn't have a pretty face, doesn't have a good figure, doesn't have outstanding charm. She is just a very ordinary gal.
I like her. I really like her. Like her innocent, like her frankness. Like her cuteness, like her intelligence and her fragility. Reason for not going after her is because I felt somebody so ordinary like her is not a good match for me. I'm also afraid that after we are together all the good feelings will vanish. I'm also afraid other's gossips will hurt her. I felt that if she's my gal, she will be mine ultimately & I don't have to give up everything just for her. The last reason, made her accompany me for 3 years. She watch me chase after gals, and I have make her heart cry for 3 years.
She wants to be a good actress and I'm a very demanding director. When I kissed my 2nd girlfriend, she bumped into us. She was embarrassed but smile & say "Go on!" before running off. The next day, her eyes was swollen like a walnut. I purposely didn't want to think about what causes her to cry but laugh at her the whole day. When everybody go back home, she was alone crying in the classroom. She didn't know that I returned from soccer training to get something. I watch her cry for an hour or so.
My 4th girlfriend didn't like her. There was once when both of them quarreled. I know that based on her character she's not the type that will start off the quarrel. But I still sided with my girlfriend. I shouted at her and her eyes was filled shocked. I didn't care about her feelings and walked off with my girlfriend. The next day, she still laugh & joke with me like nothing has ever happened. I know that she's very hurt but she didn't know that my heart ache is as bad as hers.
When I broke up with my 5th girlfriend, I asked her out. After going out for a day, I told her that I have something to tell her. She told me that coincidentally, she has something to tell me too. I told her about my break up and she told me about her getting together. I know whose the guy. He has been going after her for quite a while. A very cute guy full of energy, lively and interesting. His pursuit for her has been the talk of the school.
I can't show her my heart ache but could only smile & congratulate her. When I reach home, the heart ache is so strong that I can't stand it. It's like a heavy weighted stone on my chest. I couldn't breath. Wanted to shout but can't. Tears rolled down & I broke down & cry. How many times have I seen her cry for the man that doesn't acknowledge her presence too.
During graduation, I read a sms in my hp. It was send 10 days ago when I broke down and cry. I haven't read it since then. It says "Leaf departure is because of Wind pursuit. Or because Tree didn't ask her to stay"

Quotes:

"Leaf's departure is because of Wind's pursuit. Or because Tree didn't ask her to stay"

"Leaf's heart is too heavy and wind couldn't blow her away."

"It's not that leaf heart is too heavy. It because leaf never want to leave tree."

2007-06-11T19:37:00.000+08:00

Another week had pass..

9 June 2007, Saturday, marked the first year of my NS life. It also mean that in another 1 more year time i am going to ord.. can't wait for that day to come.

This week i am going to clear my NDP off day on Wednesday and Thursday..

2007-06-04T15:31:00.000+08:00

Surprise to those who visit this blog..
I have change another blog skin..

Last saturday, i was at Marina Bay Floating platform for the NDP Rehersal. I will be there on every Saturday till National Day for those who wishing to see me, I will be there without fail. Haha.. Talking about the NDP PA group that i am put in charge, majority of them are young girl age ranging from 14 to 22 years old, there are also guys among them. Sometime there can be very quiet and leave u alone, but sometime they can be quite nosiy and move around. For me, i am in charge of all their every meals and their basic need at the rehersal and most important i am in charge of their attendance at the floating platform, to ensure that when its PA turn to perform all of them are there.

After the rehersal, i meet up with my poly classmates for midnight Movie, "Pirate of the Car.. The World End" at the Cathey Dobhy Ghaut. The seat was super comfortable and the show effect was great. I had a great laugh from the movie, it was fill with comedy and action.

Yesterday, i was at home formatting my laptop. Now it perform like a brand new laptop but it also wasted one day of my time. Sigh~

Share with u some shocking moment, for my sec sch classmates and sec schmate to take note. Guys and gers have u come across the Star Search advertisement on the Wheelchair one? U take a closer look at the ger on the wheelchair and u will know. haha.. I discover it when i was performing my guard com duty on Vesak Day..

2007-05-21T09:39:00.000+08:00

Still remember the years we left Springfield? Time did flies faster than we expected, so fast it has been 5 years since that day. For some, we have already know each other for more than 10 years, for some we have know each other for 6 years.

How i wish the i can turn back the hand of time and once again know you guys and gers again cause that is the most memorable periods of all. Where there are little worries, fun moments, joy, love and most of all friendship that can never be brought no matter how much money u have in this world.

2007-05-21T08:50:00.000+08:00

Overseas Trip to Tawian..

Share with u guys and gers some photo of taiwan when i am there for a trip.

Taking Taiwan MRT to famous tourist site, Xi Men Tin and Shi Lin Night Market. I am not kidding u guy, Thought it look like our train but where can our train corner seat occupy 3 person?
Their Shi Lin night market was the most fun of all.. I went there for 2 night just to eat their local delight and shop around for souvenior to bring home.
Xin Men Tin was another site i like best, it look something like ours bugis street but it is bigger and more streets to shop. I spend a short 3hrs on the second day of my trip. But on the last day, i spend my entire days there. I brought a nike shirt for myself, a pair of ear ring for dear, a levis shirt for my bro and some local delight for my mum and dad. I also try the catch doll machines at xin men tin, guess what totally i caught 4 winnie the pooh baby bear, 1 trigger, 1 doraemon. It was super easy compare to Singapore one and its only cost Taiwan $10 (S$0.50).

At one of their entertainment theme park call Lui Fu Cun Le Yuan. Over here i try the condon ride.. Sorry guy got no pic to show. It is a ride that only last 3mins and it will take u off within few second to max speed.

This is the Taipei famous garden, Yang Ming Shan. Only manage to find this decent photo. Sigh..

2007-05-13T11:16:00.000+08:00

The recent news on the Taiwan Fighter Jet F-5F that hit Hukou Camp killing 2, injure 9 Singaporean was a shock. Can't imagine if i were to return one month plus later what would happened to me. My sleeping bunk was the building underneath the crash site which is only separated by a road on the slope. Really lucky me..

Going to get busy from now till September, cause i am now on standby notice. Every time when i book out of the camp i hate to hear my handphone ring cause once its ring there maybe a possibility of a need to return back to camp on short 1hr notice. So for this 5months or so i will mostly be hanging around the east side of Singapore so that i will have enough time to response to it.

I am now also helping out in the NDP preparation. My platoon is in-charge of the People Association for the show display. Lots of Sunday already burn for the rehearsal, soon i am also going to burn my Saturday and my freedom is only on Sunday.

Hmm.. I think that should be all bah. Keep u guys and gers update again at next update then. Take care all my friends and loved one.

2007-05-06T12:37:00.000+08:00

Being a long time since i update my blog..
In a month time going to mark my 1year in NS.. Another one more year to go and i will ORD LOH!! How i wish that day will come fast..

Hmm.. what to update? Let me think.... hmm.. uh...
This May going to be super busy in camp, got lots of outfield coming up which mean lots of weekends gonna to be burn le.. Especially sunday, cause now i am helping out in the NDP preparation.

Going for another holiday trip from October 15 onward. Which is going to last for another 3weeks plus or so..

2007-04-15T22:00:00.000+08:00

Last weekend break allow me to do alot of things since i came back from overseas.
Firstly, i get to catch some gd rest at home.
Secondly, i get to have some conversation with my mum and dad.
Thirdly, i get to watch TV programme.
Next, i get to meet up with Hoi San as she return from Hong Kong for holiday and at the same time pay us a visit.
Next, i get to gather with my poly classmates for dinner at suntec city and catch a movie "Shooter" together.
Next, i get to gather with my sec sch classmates at marina square for a game of bowling at the same time dinner at Swensen to celebrate for mine and junhao belated birthday.
Next, get the chance to call stephanie to chat with her awhile and to ask her out for gathering.
Next, i have the chance to call shimin, but she didn't ans my call.. sigh..
Next, will be to have a delicious dinner with my mum, dad and aunties at the coffeeshop underneath my block.
Next, will be able to spend some time with dear and hear her talk.
Lastly, will be i get to have a better and closer look of this home call Singapore and see, feel and discover how much it have change during the days when i am not around.

2007-04-02T21:37:00.000+08:00

Times may be tough when dark cloud cast over ur head but once u endure through it,
At the other side of it is a place fill with fulfillment and pride of accomplishment.

One night a man had a dream.
He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord.
Across the sky flashed scenes from his life.For each scene, he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand: one belonging to him, and the other to the Lord.
When the last scene of his life flashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand. He noticed that many times along the path of his life there was only one set of footprints.He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in his life.

This really bothered him and he questioned the Lord about it.
"Lord, You said that once I decided to follow you, You'd walk with me all the way.
But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life, there is only one set of footprints. I don't understand why when I needed you most you would leave me."

The Lord replied,
"My son, My precious child, I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I Carried You."

2007-03-12T21:07:00.000+08:00

From chinese new year since now, it has already been close to a month.. These are some of the photos that i grab from my cousin, karen.. paiseh ar..

These are some the new year photo taken on the first day.. share with u guys..

2007-03-04T14:52:00.000+08:00

Would not be ard for the next few weeks or throughout the entire March period.. So take care my friends see ya ard soon..

2007-03-04T14:25:00.000+08:00

2007-02-21T13:06:00.000+08:00

Movie/ Show recommend

While watching the tv programme.. There was this short trailer of this korean show that will be shown on this friday night 1130pm.. "Bu Ke Bu Xin Yuan" or " The Classic"

To me i come across this show through Starhub Cable Tv. The very first time i tune to the show i was bored over it and i tune to other channel.. But after a subsequent tune to the channel and watch a bit and abit i began to hook onto it.. It was quite a nice show that fill with romance and comedy.. Cause its from the same director of "my sassy girlfriend" and "windstruck"..
Hope that u will like it... Not a bad movie.. **** out of 5 stars

Give u a preview or trailer of the show/movie..
http://www.petalia.org/Funpage/Phim/theclassic.htm

2007-02-21T09:47:00.000+08:00

HaPpY LuNaR NeW YeAr.. GONG XI FA CAI

Finally new year have arrived, same goes for my 6 days of long break.. i was sick after the 4 days 3 night fieldcamp. I was back home on thursday night and went straight to bed after popping 2 panadol due to fever..

Day 1,
I went to west coast for the ATI 5km LIVE run in the morning. I never participate in the run due to my flu since i return from fieldcamp.. I went to see the doc after the event but before that i went down to Tampines Mall to get myself a sling bag.. The doc say i had a heavy flu and my temp at that time was 38.8'c amazingly i am still able to drag myself back home.. After taking my medicine, i doze off while watching tv programme..
At evening time, my dear and i went to Tampines mall foodcourt for our dinner. After the dinner we walk abit and i send her off at the MRT station. From there, i went to find my parents to do a last mins shopping for foods and new year decoration.

Day 2,
Intend to go to SIR building to have my passport extended, but due to the heavy flu and the aching i slept till 3pm. After i had awake, my eyes was on the tv cause there were alot of good movies show on the AXN channel. Had my reunion dinner at evening time. I slept quite early after i taken my medicine..

Day 3 (Cui 1),
At 12pm, i reached my grandma house at pasir ris.. Had a yummy lunch of 3layers meat in soya sauce with other dishes.. Every year the topics are the same, especially for this year it is a focus cause majority of the grow up already have a partner. My grandma is curious of those who yet to have. It was a big gathering, and laughter was all over and not forgetting some discussion of serious stuff like work and political.
Ard 2, i was at Toa Payoh my grandma sis house or i usually call her "er yi po".. Sit down there for a while, my eyes most of the time was either on my hp or tv never chat with them alot cause i was not close to them.
By 4pm, i was at Kallang Bahru my last destination, my mum mum house.. There were already alot of ppl by the time i reached. The first thing even before i enter the house was my 4th uncle call me to look at his laptop.. Had my steamboat dinner ard a small dining table surround by lot of ppl.. my clothes was all wet cause it was damn warm.. After dinner we chit chat awhile follow by the same usual event every new year will have, gamble of 21 points.. I never really play cause my luck was very lousy every year.. Reached more ard 1130pm.

Day 4 (Cui 2),
I was at home doing my project. its sound weird why still got project to do while serving army, but believe it we still have to do project and there are even project presentation. At evening time, i meet up with my poly classmate for mogolian buffet dinner at park mall lvl 5.. The foods was good and i enjoy myself alot. i was also consider the biggest eater there.. haha..

Day 5 (Cui 3),
Wake up quite early to do my project. My 2 auntie came and my parents together with them have a game of mahjong till quite late.. Suppose to meet up with my sec sch classmate for bian nian one..

Day 6 (Cui 4),
Going to book in today..

2007-02-21T00:18:00.000+08:00

Sigh~ written a long paragraph of what i do for the past few day but was void due to connection
Try to write again when i free k..

Anyway, I think that my family is really a big family.. Let me tally and see how many ppl i saw over this new year..

Dad Side (Ong)
1st Generation
(inclusive of 表 and close one)
Grandma + 姨婆: 3
Aunties: 3
Uncles: 4
Total: 17 adults (inclusive of their spouse)

2nd Generation
(inclusive of 表 and close one)
Young Boys: 4 (Sec sch and below)
Girls: 4
Grow up: 6
Total: 14

Mum Side (Chua)
1st Generation
(inclusive of 表 and close one)
Grandma + 姨婆: 1 (think so)
Aunties: 2
Uncles: 6 (2 single)
Total: 15 adults (inclusive of their spouse)

2nd Generation
(inclusive of 表 and close one)
Young Boys: 1 (sec sch and below)
Girls: 2
Grow up: 7
Total: 10

Above figure should be correct as of 210207. If incorrect alert me thru the tag or comment k.. thank alot.. Figure compute not inclusive of my dad, mum, bro and me..

2007-02-11T18:17:00.000+08:00

Going to book in le.. Hmm.. Have some uncertain feeling now..

Weekend is always so short compare to normal weekday..
To me the weekend passby me at a flash, i could hardly feel it at all..
Eventhought, i have a much longer weekend than the days i was in SISPEC and BMT.
I feel that at SISPEC and BMT days the weekend seem much longer and are more meaningful even if its only a less than 38hrs..

gtg.. Ciao.. =)

2007-02-11T16:46:00.000+08:00

Being a long time since i blog.. Have been busy quite lately..

Hmm.. what should i update? Let me think.... ('.')?
Recently, i am on a 3 weeks excuse status from my training due to my knee cap injury during SOC training.. It will expire on 20Feb.. The doc/mo send me for physiotherapy..
Tml i will be going for a 4 days 3 night fieldcamp le. Will be back laying on my own bed on thursday night, after that i will be having a 6 days long break before i book in again for another 2days 1 night fieldcamp.. After that week, i left 1 week to clear my SOC before going overseas from 12 March onward.. Expected date of return is 31 March (*subjected to changes)

Chinese New Year coming, so fast a year had already past.. haha.. =)
Wishes all a Happy Chinese New Year..

2007-01-21T13:26:00.000+08:00

5 more weeks time going to Overseas le..

Next week gonna to be another confinement week.. But will be able to come out for some fresh air on sunday afternoon if everything goes well..

Chinese New Year coming.. I see another long weekend coming before i go for overseas training..

sick!!

2007-01-14T18:14:00.000+08:00

Oh my.. Today i fall sick le...

I was feeling aching all over my body this morning when i wake up..
The weather was damn cold so i thought it was ok to feel that way..

Who know that when i come back after having lunch with my dear at S11 foodcourt.
When i take my thermometer to measure my temp was 38'c..
Juz now taken some panadol and a 1hrs nap.. my temp manage to go down by o.1'c (37.9'c)
and i sweat it out.. now feeling slightly better, at least not feeling that cold as juz now..

Hope that the temp will go down and i will be feeling better...
Tml having playground and lots of test coming up from wednesday onward..

2007-01-07T15:21:00.000+08:00

First week of the new year 2007..

Soon going to embarks onto the next phase of my training.. Finished my driving phase and trade course training package le.. Thought legs injuries have not yet fully recover but it shouldn't be a major problem i hope.. In my camp, lot and lots of us are suffering from legs injuries... sigh~

静静的

空气里躲着什么
有点浪漫的心动
我偷偷看你
你也偷偷看我
世界上多了什么
好像变得很不同
站在你身边
这一切都好宽阔

我还在等着你
静静的爱我
只要有你陪我
静静的就足够
你也在等着我
静静的温柔
就这样手牵手
静静的看着天空

心里面藏着什么
你只想要让我懂
原来我的梦
也就是你的梦....哦
纸条上写了什么
我好想要听你说
让字字句句
充满我们的笑容

永远要记得那天彼此许下的承诺
瞬间点亮的火花
是我们的拥有
静静的手牵手
是最简单的梦

Happy New Year 2007

2007-01-01T01:19:00.000+08:00

(Last few moments of Singapore in year 2006 caught on pics)

Went to cityhall for firework today.. Thought did not manage to view it. But i taken some photo shots of Singapore in its final moment of year 2006..

Merry Christmas 2007

2006-12-25T15:16:00.000+08:00

Soooo fast a year had already past by me..

Yesterday when for dinner at bugis siam kitchen.. Foods was not bad.. after that we went to esplanade for a some shots and a simple countdown and went home to play chess with my chessmate zhou gong.. Singapore CBD areas was awsome.. Love to go that place for a short walk to relieve myself.. :)

Last year, was a memorable one.. Lots and lots of memorable moments to be cherish and treasure.. Not forgetting that, there were some bad moments too, but i takes them as a learning lesson in my life and try to make them better..
My legs are giving me problems again, hope it will not be too bad.. I am going to seek for specialist after i finished my driving phase in 2 weeks time.. Pray for me that my legs will be fine..

Soon going to be 2007, lots of new challenger awaiting ahead.. Pray for God guidance for the year 2007 ahead..

HAPPY NEW YEAR @ 2007

Update on 17 Dec 06

2006-12-17T13:25:00.000+08:00

Ho ho ho... Christmas is coming... Same goes my long weekend..

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Posted to my new training sch wing for abt 3 weeks le.. The training pace are intensive, almost every alternate day there are test. The passing grade are also very demanding.. So far still manage to handle them.. Soon, i will be going for overseas training in another 1 months time if i didn't ooc due to my legs injuries. Next year, I wouldn't be able to celebrate my birthday in Singapore.. Sigh..

After i graduate from my course in ard april next year.. If i am unlucky or lucky(to some), i will need to go for overseas training again..

忘不了

2006-11-26T22:48:00.000+08:00

为何一转眼
时光飞逝如电
看不清的岁月
抹不去的从前
就象一阵风
吹落恩恩和怨怨
也许你和我
没有谁对谁错
你的泪
忘不了你的好
忘不了醉人的缠绵
也忘不了你的誓言
何不让这场梦
没有醒来的时候
只有你和我
直到永远

Next phase of training...

2006-11-26T22:29:00.000+08:00

Tomorrow, 27 Nov 06, 0745..
I going to start the next phase of my trainee sgt life.. Got posted to Artillery Insitute..
Going to be train on the artillery weaponary, eager to embark on the new course.. haha.. =)

On the other hand, i hope its going to be a slightly relax training schedules compare to my training in SISPEC. I am still suffering from ankle injury due to my last training in SISPEC.. it has been 8 weeks le, gone through some tui nan already, but still no sign of complete recovery.. the pain was still endurable, but sometime can feel a sharp pain on the ankle.. i have been very careful in whatever i do these days so as not to have another sprain again, cause i know that i am now very prone to it if i am not careful.. sigh.. and if again, most likely will be ooc.. If u guys/gers have any gd sinseh or chinese pracitioner to intro, pls leave a comment or msn me to let me know.. thanks alots in advance.. =p

See ya.. blog again during my next bookout.. Take care.. =)

41st BSLC

2006-11-26T22:14:00.000+08:00

At the beginning u want everything to end,

at the end u want everything to go back to the beginning

The quote above describe my feeling toward the end of my course.. The training are tough and demanding but nevertheless i still push through it and pass the course with all my friends and buddies in platoon 1. Being the pioneer batch of hotel company in SISPEC really enlighten me alot throughout my 10weeks stay.. SOC to me is like a playground, i began to feel numb over it and sometime i do feel bit of uncomfortable when i didn't do it.. haha.. Gonna miss all my platoon 1 mates.. All the Best for our Future Endeavour.. Take care guys... With PRIDE we LEAD...

"Gentlemen.. I got no choice, but to c*****e u"

Coming to an end of training..

2006-11-19T15:28:00.000+08:00

On this coming thursday, i will be promoted to cpl le.. My days of training, suffering, defining and learning moment at sispec hotel company will soon come to an end after this thursday..

Still have one more hurdle to cross before i can be a totally free man, and that is my soc.. Thought its not a veto factor to pass this course, but for my company it is must to pass.. i don't know why but i am going to do my best for the last few run.. The last soc i fail by 15sec or so.. wasted effort but i am not going to give up till i pass it..

Soon i will be getting my posting for my next unit.. Pray for me that i will be posted to a good unit..

Moment of up n down..

2006-11-12T15:04:00.000+08:00

Back to blog again this week..
Last week, i had experience quite a number of up and down in my life as a trainee..
I fail my soc/playground test.. I didn't performed up to my own expectation. Feeling so bad when i return to my bunk after the test.. I going to give my Best and pass my soc test for my next upcoming test.. Pray for me..

Some of the worth thanking moment are.. we celebrated our course graduation party at The Chervon on thursday night. Lots of fond memories and defining moment are recap on that night.. I come in top 3 for my final assessment test (sck) from my platoon.. with the score of 79.5

Left with 2 more weeks to the end of my course, i going to train hard and endure hard to pass my soc/playground..

I'm back again!!

2006-11-05T10:42:00.000+08:00

oh my, its has been 3 weeks since i update my blog.. let me do a gd one to keep u guys and gers update of what i had done on the past 3 weeks..

1 Week
--------

I had my fieldcamp near to the cemetery, it was not that bad after all to sleep near to it. The camp was a tired one cause almost everyday we do the same things repeatedly, charging, covering, shooting, hiding, running and proning... Everytime when hardship come, i will look upon the 4 days of long break as my motivation and push myself through it.. haha..

2 & 3 Week
------------

Oh my it was the confinement week, that very first week itself i believe i have walk for close to almost 50km of my live on feet. The entire week was fill with topographic practical lesson, all i do was walk & walk, sleep wake up and walk.. The sky was "kind", my first 2 navigation test at mandai rain heavily.. The entire week, i had to bear with wet boot and smelly socks to walk around.. During that week, i had also attain my IPPT SILVER!! Yeah.. Unbelieveable, my 2.4km i ran in at 1104min.. that was 30sec faster than my previous timing.. Going for Gold if possible..
On Sunday, i taken my navigation test on Puala Tekong, my team was damn suay, got 2 checkpoint that can't even be located ard that area.. So we went back to get to midpoint to get 2 set of new checkpoint to proceed on.. Overall, my team pass the whole test and we are also the last team to report back to the campfor both day and night navigation.. But lot of miracle do happened on that wonderful sunday..

On Monday, we started off with our individual assessment of being a section commander.. Leading a 6 men team to excuate missions.. things when on quite well.. nothing much happen only during my second and last mission where i got a small and deep cut by one of the thorny tree vein on my left hand when i prone to take cover.. blood keep flowing out from it my whole hand was cover with my blood and so do my weapon, but nothing was serious.. =) Lucky, it wasn't near to the main artery on my hand, or else things/thinks will be otherwise cause it is only abt 5cm from it.. I was send back to First Aid point for medical treatment.. then back to our camp area.. over there, my the other not assess platoon mates was fighting it out with a damn big, cunning, well-trained wild boar.. first time seen such a big one.. Thank to the wild boar we don't have to sleep in the field and we move to the shelter for our rest...

After we came back from camp, we experience our first night off.. nothing much to do actually cause i live super far away so i join up with those whose not going home for a KFC dinner, follow by a game at the game arcade.. and a resupply at the NTUC Fairprice.. and then back to camp.
Friday, i had a real shiok experience of running with real bullet firing ard u.. At first i was damn scare and all precautious was taken by my team to make sure everyone understand what to do.. But once we step onto the ground zero with our weapon ready to fire, we forgot all about it when it all started and all we did was just running and covering fire for each other as thought we are fighting with real enemies infront of us.. The night one, was a bit scary for me.. cause i am the group 2 IC, when i am running to the next bound.. i could see bullet flying past on my both left and right of me.. i was stun and shock for a few sec.. once i get to my cover.. i continue on for that moment i focus on nothing else but on the objective infront.. the shooting goes on till quite late and we had a sleepless night till the next day.. which is our bkout day, saturday..

Yesterday, when for the movie "The Guardian" at PS it was a super nice movie to watch.. recommend by me.. worth the ticket and the time to catch this movie... had our dinner at the suski ramen at cineleisure.. yummy dinner and we headed home for another show on tv, behind enemy line.. half way through the show i fall asleep.. haha..

Next week going to be a much less hectic week cause we be celebrating our graduation party at the chervon on Thurs night then can book out le.. going to be another long weekend to recharge and to enjoy... except this coming week got lot of doors to kick open and lot of soc/playground to clear.. update my blog again next week... this update was a real long entry so far...
See ya.. =)

Update

2006-10-15T14:19:00.000+08:00

Get to post something on my blog again...
Its another sunday, soon going to be a brand new start of the week..
Last week, it was real hectic hardly got time to take a deep breath until night..

I did quite well for my soc, thought not yet pass.. but my timing was 11min.. only 31sec to getting a pass..
Every week, there will be ippt.. sigh.. but i did quite well this time round.. hehe.. only left my 2.4km run to train up.. 7sec more to achieve 1140min.. to attain a silver award..
Once again, all my theory and practical tests.. last week alone, i taken ard 6 tests altogether.. i attain an average of 90marks and above for all of it.. consider myself lucky..
My range was @#$#%$%.. The weapon was not zero, I miss most of my shot..

Going for my fieldcamp/ section training tml le.. When i return then i update u all.. Of course, i can't tell u what i do like all those previous post due to security reason.. But i will share those experience that does not beech it.. haha.. =) Lousy english, lazy to correct it..

See ya.. looking forward to the long break in 5days time.. and also looking forward toward the end of the course in 5 weeks time.. Take care..

7 more weeks..

2006-10-08T14:15:00.000+08:00

3 weeks had past.. in another 7 more weeks time i will get my cpl rank... =)

Time will past very soon.. cause this coming week i will be having 2 weeks confinement, will only be able to book out during the long public holiday break.. after 4 days of rest, i will be having another 2 weeks confinement for my outfield... and there goes 4weeks of my 7 weeks course time.. haha.. looking forward to it..

I still haven't fully recover from my twisted ankle, dunnoe how am i going to do the coming soc training.. sigh... some more is 2 days in a row.. look like going to endure through it.. this weeks going to be another hectic one.. soc, range, ippt, navex and test.. sigh..

See ya... by the time i do my next blog, will be the time i almost completed my 10 weeks course..
I begin to see strip on my uniform.. haha..

WITH PRIDE WE LEAD... SISPEC!!

Hotel!!??

2006-09-30T13:16:00.000+08:00

I have being posted to Hotel company in SISPEC.. If u ask those who have pass out from there, i bet with u no one have heard before my company.. Cause its a brand new company, my batch is the pioneer batch.. sigh... It is a place where most trainee of this 41st bslc batches not wanted to be posted to.. Cause it is only a one way passage, u will only check-in and will never be able to check-out from that hotel.. so far already have 10 trainee disappear within the hotel building... (kidding =p )

Anyway, its a 10weeks course.. Left only with 8 weeks to go, going to check-out of there on 24/11/06 if everything went well.. Going to be super busy and hectic training schedule, injuries are almost everyday, day in day out things.. i am now recovering from a slight twisted ankle during my training.. Going to have 3 weekend "burn" due to exercises and training also.. I gonna to have little time to spend with all my loved one and friends ard me.. sigh.. no choice..

the confirm date are: 1 Oct 06, 15 Oct 06 and 05 Nov 06..

but also going to have 2 long break in between.. a 4 days break during the deepavail and the hari raya and another one before i pass out as a cpl..

Going to book in le.. Take care k. Yes my friend, u didn't read wrongly the time n date.. I juz book out 2 hrs ago.. and now i am going in back to camp again.. Take care.. see ya next week..

The day before 18 Sept 06

2006-09-18T01:39:00.000+08:00

My last blog b4 going for my sgt training...

Today, i went out with my cousin for lunch at Tampines.. We had quite a budget lunch at Uma Uma Men (Ramen) at Century Square basement. The soup base was nice, can give it a try. Anyway, they are having 50% discount for all their ramen from now till end of sept.. why not? =p I nv notice there is such a ramen shop in century square till today.. It has been so long since i really go take a close look ard my neighbourhood..

Anyway, after the lunch it was ard half past 4.. we shop ard the shopping malls. I went back home and play a game of C&C (command & conquer), i was too tired that i left the game on and went to the living room to take a nap till 6pm..

I switch on the tv on 7pm to watch Matrix Reloaded and also packing my bags for tml.. Then i watch the channel U, Love on Diet.. Nice show... That is about all... haha.. blog again at my next bkout bah.. Dunnoe when going to bkout, maybe this friday or next friday.. see ya then...

Motivational Quotes

2006-09-17T02:32:00.000+08:00

These are some of the few quotes that accompany me through my BMT.. Share with u guys and gers out there who are browsing my blog now.. Hope that it will be as useful for u as to me..

My Posting Order

2006-09-16T16:08:00.000+08:00

Comd SAF BMTC congratulates you for your successful completion of the BMT.

Your Posting Order is listed below:

You are posted to SISPEC.
Your vocation is INF LDR.
Your are to report to: Pasir Laba Camp SISPEC HQ Or Boon Lay Bus Inter-change Holding Area.

Reporting Date/Time: 18/09/2006 at 0815 - 0900 hrs.

Person to report to: Chief Clerk

You are required to report in smart no.4 uniform (PES E recruits to be in No 3 uniform), except for those assigned to Police Force.

Special Instruction:
No Camera Handphone is allowed. You are required to bring along your duffle bag / field pack complete with the SAF issued items given during BMT. You are expected to stay in.

One of my Favourite Song..

2006-09-10T03:01:00.000+08:00

我难过

那一年默默无言
只能选择离开
无邪的笑容已经不再精彩
你害怕结局所以拼命伤害
说是我挡住你的美好未来

你坚决不希望我等待
我便默默的让你走开
如今你受了伤回来
叫我如何接受这安排

我难过的是放弃你放弃爱
放弃的梦被打碎忍住悲哀
我以为是成全
你却说你更不愉快

我难过的是忘了你忘了爱
尽全力忘记我们真心相爱
也忘了告诉你
失去的不能重来

POP LOH!!!

2006-09-10T03:00:00.000+08:00

On 5 September 2006, i graduated from tekong BMTC. Now assume the rank of PTE.
Waiting for my next posting/vocation on this coming Friday, 15 September 2006..

From a civilian to a soldier... The journey is tough but yet rewarding along the way..

Graduated from BMTC SCH 2, Pegasus Coy..

03/06 PTP Leadership Batch

My last 24Km route march...

2006-09-07T20:15:00.000+08:00

My last 24Km route march fall on the 1st Sept..

That morning, we have our graduation parade reheasal till 1130.. After our lunch, we get ourself ready for our final route march as a Pegasus Company, as a Platoon and as a 13 weeks of thick & thin buddies side by side..

We started off with low morale, cause its our last route march together.. Remembering, the first 2 route marches was like a hell to us.. Especially, our first FBO route marches.. Time flies and we are doing our last route marches together... The journey may be long and tiring.. but every steps we take is a step closer to ours POP.. Every step that i take that day remain me of the first day i enter Pegasus Company, till the days i step out.. The suffering, the joy, the meaningful, the memorable and the defining moment i experience in Pegasus Company..

Pegasus Platoon 1

2006-09-07T20:11:00.000+08:00

This is my platoon photo.. Those were the buddies who i spend my first 13 weeks of NS with..

NOBODY SAY IT'S GOING TO BE EASY...

OC PEGASUS COY, CPT KELVIN NG

2006-08-13T14:37:00.000+08:00

I had the most shiong week, my program are all pt and drill.. Everyday, before we have our lunch we will reheasel for our graduation march and run.. It may seem tiring, but as we do we know that our BIG DAY are coming.. i also did my first SOC. This week going to be the same.. but i am going to enjoy it, cause of the people i am doing with and not the event itself..

Soon in less than 3 weeks time.. I am really going to POP. In a flash, i have serve the nation for 2 months plus.. In this 2 months plus time, i have make a lot of gd buddies and friends that brave through all the tough and shiong training together..

Guys, we left our last 24km graduation route march on 1 Sept.. Let march through the end and sing our heart out and leave no regret...
See ya!! Going to book in tonight at 2100..

At the beginning u want everything to end,
At the end u want to go back to the beginning..

27Days..

2006-08-09T02:17:00.000+08:00

My pop days are getting nearer, its less than a months away. Soon the buddies that i make during my ptp/bmt, which we goes through thick and thin together in the company called PEGASUS, will soon be separated.. Before that happened, we going to enjoy ourself as a company, as a platoon, as a section and leave no regret.. Platoon 1, Pai See Buay Dou!!

FIsh n Co Dinner

2006-08-06T18:30:00.000+08:00

On the 29 July, after my 7 days fieldcamp or 2 weeks confinement..
I meet up with my poly classmates for dinner at Fish n Co. and also to celebrate mozhi belated birthday..
I order a seafood platter for 1 and a swordfish.. The foods taste like heaven to me after eating 7 days of combat ration and suffering..

Booking in soon le.. This coming week is a free and easy week only PT, PT and PT (Physical Training). Cause my company have finish all major events. Now we are preparing and counting down to POP on the 5 September..

I continue the live grenade throw on my next bookout.. k.. See ya on tuesday..
Happy 41st National Day & Happy Public Holiday!!!

Sit-Test

2006-08-06T14:12:00.000+08:00

After the bookout from the fieldcamp, that sunday when book in i have to prepare for my 3 Days Sit Test, 10 days of outfield in a row.. Its was damn tired and body was aching all over..

Before the Sit-Test we do a 12km route march to our campsite.. After doing the 8km route march earlier on, 12km route march was nothing.. During the Sit-Test, i was assigned to detail Golf.. My Post was a LAW Gunner, basically the one who shot down a tank.. The LAW was heavy and its weight 6.3Kg.. Every morning 4km and 2km fast march, my buddy bion and me have to carry it whereever we go.. By the time the sit-test start, both of our hands are numb and we can't feel a thing.

During the sit-test, i was task as 2IC for both my mission.. My first mission was to clear a minefield, we use our bayonet to poke the ground to look for land mine buried underneath the ground.. Clearing halfway, one of my Mine clearer was snipe down by sniper.. I was stun, then i give a all angle cover position.. I immediately asked my medics to attend to the injure buddy and prepare for evacuate from the ground.. We carry him with a stretcher due to he was the bigger guy in our group, we were all tired out by the time we carry him to safe location.. My IC, Thomas, from platoon 2 attend for the manpower needed to carry the casulty while i do the safety cover for my group.. The mission was a success..

Day 2 mission, my mission was a lot tougher than first day. My IC was still Thomas, this time round i lead a 5 men group to rescue 2 hostages from the hostage hut.. During the rescue, my group keep retreating and going forward to rescue hostage.. At the end of the day, i send in 2 men, a navigator and a demod.. My medic was not able to go in cause he was too big size.. the moment he step onto the poles the whole structure give way.. Tank approaching! I asked my 2 buddies who are inside to try to move them.. Due to the serious injuries of the hostage and my medic not able to go in to give medical attention and the approaching tank. The whole exercise was a failure, but we still do what was task to do..

Sit Test was a test use by the saf to look for prospective commander. The success and failure of the mission was not not important. It is the process that the assesor look for that they decide to give them a chance to be the commanders..

My 2nd Confinement Weeks ("7Days FieldCamp")

2006-08-06T07:27:00.000+08:00

After the "live" range.. That following Saturday was my 7 Days fieldcamp.. Before the camp we are busy packing our fieldpack (the green bag) and our section rations (food) and resupply bag..

On the set off day, the weather was so hot in the morning that even before we set off.. My entire uniform was already wet with sweat and the weight of my fieldpack was pulling me down to the ground.. Luckily before i had a chance to fall, my company move on to have our 8Km route march to our campsite 1, Pulau Tekong Reservoir.

Over there i tasted my first revise set of combat ration, it was heavenly.. Totally different from the impression of how bad and how inedible it is.. The foods was nice, majority I would say.. After lunch, we had our lecture and training throughout the next 2 days. Until Day 3, we move to our next campsite location, 6Km route march to Oil Palm.
Day 3 morning was a killing one, SBO attire run up and down a slope for our 5BX. My legs went numb after that. Somemore after breakfast, still have 6Km route march to our next campsite.. Lucky, it was in SBO and not FBO. Otherwise i think i will be falling out for the route march.. Many will do likewise also.. haha =)

When we are at the oil palm, we were spread out inside the oil palm plantation in a triangle formation. My sleeping and guarding area was at the almost extreme corner of the entire campsite. it was so fast away that everytime before we fall in i need to leave my area 5 mins early inorder to fall in on time.. I also experience my first outfield no light guard duty without knowing what might charge at u.. could be wild bore or some big rat or some don't know things looking at u in the inner part of the oil palm plantation.. That night, there was a lot of movement inside the inner oil palm plantation and adding to that was loud snoring sound of some of my platoon mate.. I try not to look too far inward cause i scared, somemore is the hungry ghost month.. On the second night, i heard that there are a big rat intrusion.. i need not have to do guard duty for that night as i have done it on the first.. But who care cause by 9pm, after the roaring sound of helicopters that flew past above our head.. I doze off.. Only till the next morning then i wake up.. After breakfast and shiong 5BX with run.. We have our test throughout the whole day on how to attack a target in group n section. After the test, we have a simulated real battle.. We did a well done job for the simulated battle.. Around evening we do a 3Km route march/ night confident walk to our next and last campsite, the reclaim land.

When we reached, it was already pitch dark.. After we get our bag and powder bath ourself.. We went to bed.. That night was the best night of all, cool wind and the sky was packed with stars. Too bad cannot bring camera otherwise i would have taken some shot.. And not to mention also commando, not the human commando but the mosquito commando.. the moment u stand there and dun move, they will sting u.. even ur uniform also can't protect u fully from the sting.. The next day, we dig our trench/grave.. The entire morning, i was digging and digging and digging only till late afternoon then i finish my trench which is also my bed cause i am going to slp inside for a night.. That night was a very uncomfortable night, worrying of centipide that might crawl inside and my trench length was not long enough so i cannot fully stretch out... I wake up alot of time that night, forcing myself to sleep.. But that night all our mood was, who cares whether we have enough sleep anot.. Cause tml we will all be inside our bunk, drinking cold drink and sleeping on comfortable bed..

Day 7, we wake up with no 5BX.. I cover up the trench that i dig using the entire yesterday in less than 30mins.. After that, we route march another 4km to the BIC ground at the old sispec school.. Which is the last event of the fieldcamp.. When its my turn i take up my position at the 10th position, the moment i crawl out of the cover.. I was stun, the journey was abt 100m.. I can't stand up and run cause there are real bullets firing from GPMG flying above my head.. All i could do was leopard crawl and back crawl all the way till i reached the other side of the 100m.. Half way through the journey i was totally wore out, my elbow and knee were in pain. I keep crawling and crawling cause at my pathway.. there is a GPMG firing above my head. The sound was so loud that i don't want to stay there for any single second.. When i finish the BIC, i could feel a sense of achievement.. the feeling was real great that cannot be describe by words..

At the end, we hop onto the 5-tonner (vehicles) all the way back to the company line.. =)

My 2nd Confinement Weeks ("Live Range")

2006-07-30T17:19:00.000+08:00

Last 2 weeks ago, i had my second confinement weeks. I got confine not due to i did something wrongs but got confine because of the 7Days fieldcamp that start on the 22 to 28 July..

Way before the fieldcamp started, on the first week of the confinement.. I had a chance to fire "Live" round or live bullet that can kill.. I was shaking and excited when i reached the 100m range.. Cause i dunnoe what going to happen whether i have the courage to press the trigger of my "wife"/M16 to fire my first real bullet.. When my details was call to get our 4 magazines (a cartidge that hold the bullet) of 4 rounds each. My hands started to shake, my breathing fasten. I adjust my earplug and pull it in to the fullest to make sure that my ear is protected from the very loud noise.. My turn has come, I go into the foxhole supported position and lay out all my magazines waiting for the zeroing of my weapon and most impt the command to load my weapon. I loaded my first live round of live bullet magazine and put the safe, at this time my heart was pumping at its fastest speed ever in my life. When the command given, i unlock my safe and i aim at the target, i fire off my first shot without much thinking and never realise it at all until the recoil of the weapon pushes my shoulder abit backward then, and only at that moment i notice i fire my first shot..

After a firing 8 shot my weapon alignment was faulty, i was asked to change.. Call it concidence or what.. the weapon that i exchange with, the butt number of the "new wife" was actually my birthday.. Butt no: 233.. I carry her and my new 4 magazines, went in again to the range to zero my weapon.. I fire all 16 shot without having to zero it at all.. it was already zero according to me
For the real test, we were given 32 rounds to fire for both day n night.. 16 shot to pass.. By day time, i have already attain 10 shot.. i need another 6 for the night shot to pass my test.. when night fall.. i dunnoe how many round hit the target, all that i know was for my last 4 shot.. i hit the last target with deadly accurate shot.. At the end of the whole range i think i attain 20 shot out of the 32 rounds given.

By the time the whole range end and back to the company line, it was already 12am.. Can't imagine that we had to wake up next morning and fall in by 6am..

Booking in Soon.. Going for my dinner now.. Will update my blog next week abt the another event of the 2nd confinement Weeks, which is the 7Days fieldcamp.. And also this week booking in event, Sit-Test, 12km route march and the scariest of all, Real Live Grenade Throw on this coming friday (4Aug)..
See ya next week..

My first week of BMT

2006-07-16T15:52:00.000+08:00

Last week was a busy schedule week.. When for IMT (Individual Marksmanship Test) and GAC (Grenade assault Course).

The IMT i did quite ok, think hit abt 20 out of 32 shots. My weak point was the fig 15, 1/5 of the whole body, basically is only the head reveal lah. Can't see anything at all when it is at 50m or 100m away only a small black dot. I use my gut feeling and shoot, lucky me i manage to hit 1 out of 4 snap target..

The GAC was a tired one. I leopard crawl with frog and its baby beside me.. It was damn dirty, wet and tired after i reached from point to point. The whole course was 100m. To me it was like 200m, super tired and i can't feel my hand anymore after the course.

Today, going to book in at 2045.. Tml morning going to shot 'live' range.. It's going to be boring cause only get to shoot 20mins and wait for 6hrs inorder to shoot again. Next week is my confinement cause of fieldcamp on the 22nd July, cannot come out. haiz..
After my fieldcamp, rest for a day will be my Sit Test on 31July. Hope that i can endure through both camp.

Hope that my cough will recover before the fieldcamp, being coughing for ard 3 weeks le..
Seen a doctor and given a much stronger medicine to help me to cure it.. Share with u my section photo..

Going to stop le... Cont to updated u in 2 weeks time..... Take care.. =)