Another year has just passed and let us see how was it...
My Combat Diver course ended officially at the beginning of this year and i went over to CDG, enjoying a 8 to 5 life. It seems like a good life but seriously, i don't like the idea of wasting 2 hours of my life everyday travelling up and down.
Played street soccer at The Cage for the first time... seriously, it rocks.
Watched The Phantom Of The Opera and i can't tell you how good it is... totally...
Was part of the planning team for Senior's Student Kenshu and it was fun, really. Lots of thanks to everyone out there.
Was also part of the planning team for Junior's Student Kenshu and it was fun too! Haha. But what makes it special is that for the first time, we can use water in our games. Wee...
Attended Malaysia Kenshu and it was a nice break away from camp. In fact, it started a series of breaks away from camp's routine life.
Went sailing for the first time onboard a RSN ship and to India no doubt. The trip was memorable, but not the destination. Haha.
Was stuck at CNB on the day i turn 20. Sianz. Not because of where i am but the fact that my age starts with the number 2...
Went to Kukup and had lots(to the power of infinity +1...) of fun.
Attended Youth Kenshu and it was heartwarming to know that 68th High Priest has started inscribing Singapore's Wooden Joju Gohonzon. Both of them.
Took pictures 4m below water level. Not easy hor k?
Attended Halloween first-hand for the first time...
Bought tixs for Jay Chou's Concert and almost start a diet of just bread everyday...
Had an emotion rollercoaster ride during November due to 2 things which have been weighing in my heart and they seems to be unsolvable. Luckily, all went well. (Note to self: Medical and School)
I guess i may miss out some stuff here and there but ultimately they belong to 2007, the past. I don't dare say i led a satisfying 2007. It has its up and down and there are periods where my life is so messy that it seems to be a miracle i went through it and came out with a sane mind. So right now, i just want to find the strength to leave the past as it is and usher in 2008 as a brand new person. Starting everything afresh don't seem to be an easy task but hey, i am glad that there are things for me to look forward to.
Come 2008,
ORD LOR! Yes... Finally i can get back my Pink IC and resume civilian status. =)
It is back to studying for me and i can't tell you how excited and nervous i am. Wah, 2 years never touch textbooks liao leh...
The official opening of our long-awaited temple.
Yup, that's it for now. I am sure the list will add on as time pass but right now, i just want to pack up my feelings and embrace 2008 with a smile.
Due to some arrangement by the people on top, my duties for this month is at Changi Naval Base and it is no joke travelling from one end of the island to another almost everyday. Luckily it is only for this month and not throughout my 2 years of service. Phew.
On the bright side, i am inching closer to ORD. Woohoo!
Anyway, the december festive season has come and that means the new year is approaching.
O.o
Didn't realise it till recently when i am reminded that today is Christmas and the date read 25/12/07. Woo... that means i am left with like 6 days to reflect for this year and make resolutions for next year. What a pleasant surprise.
I guess it is time to start taking out my pen and paper and start making resolutions...
Anyway, the travel bug has bitten me again. I so wanted to get away from this rainy season and go up north to get my butt frozen or bask in snow(hopefully powdered). Haha. Ideal location would be Hokkaido, Japan to eat some nice, hot piping ramen. Alternatives would be Paris or London or anywhere that is snowing right now.
BUT! Reality hurts. My bank account is accumulating dusk instead of cash.
Yesterday in camp, i learned a lesson, though i was not the one directly involved but rather as a bystander.
Shall not relate the incident(lazy lah...) but things i learned is that
1) Always think before words come out of your mouth. If you see something and have nothing to say, just shut up and move on. You never know what trouble you will get yourself into with your words.
2) Always check your surrounding. If you see people who are of higher authority around, it is best to be respectful. If you see unfamiliar faces and suspect them to be people of higher authority, the best is to be cautious, be respectful and watch your words and actions.
Seems like everywhere is a learning ground, if you bother to discover the lessons they offer...
Those who have watched the Jap drama, 1 Litre of Tears would know who is Ikeuchi Aya. Those who attended secondary school with me would know who Shin Ming is.
I suddenly realised that i am such an asshole, so caught up in my tiny narrow world that whatever problems i am facing now, they are so insignificant, so minute compared to the ones Aya-san and Shin Ming face. The very fact that i can walk, run and talk is a blessing itself. Why am i still complaining when there are people who can't even do things according to their wishes?
It saddens me whenever i realise that their illness is incurable. Incurable is one thing. The very fact that the illness is slowly draining their life away is something i could not accept. Why are there illnesses that eat away our body yet leaving our consciousness intact?
