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Updates...

2009-02-13T23:47:00.002+08:00

Its been a while since I've seriously blogged.

IPPT
ChinUps - 12
SBJ - 239cm
Shuttle Run - 9.0s
Sit Ups - 43
2.4km - 9.18mins

Overall Results - 24 Points
Color of Award - GOLD =)

FINALLY, after waiting and training for so darn long, I've finally gotten back what I've always wanted so badly. And now that I'm physically fit, I've got more determination to maintain my current fitness. Running at least 3 times a week. With one fast 2.2km run (aka chiong all the way) hahaha.. So hopefully I can at least maintain my running fitness. Been doing some swimming too. Fast swims, hopefully I can start on my first Biathlon soon.

Angel and Mortal
Played Angel and Mortal game in hall. Quite an interesting game though. Each person is an angel to someone simultaneously a mortal to someone else. Yeahh so I started the ball rolling by pasting the first note to my mortal on the Love Message Board. hahahahha.. Quite hilarious. It just takes one person to start before everyone else does. So yeahhh, one whole week of communicating with my angel and mortal hahha.. I even stayed back to decor her room with paper cranes even though Im supposed to be studying.. hahaha ok I'll just treat it as rest time hahahaa... So yeahhh was also scruitinizing FB to find out who my angel is... Which I eventually found out purely by luck... Happened to click by accident on a profile which happened to match the description of my angel hahaha.. I even tried confirming it once or twice. Like when I happen to meet her in hall, I tried to assume not knowing her but when she passes me, I would steal glances to see her reaction hahahaha... And yeahh sometimes she actualy giggles and stare back.. so thats how I conclude. Weird but funny way. Went to JP the nite before to buy them gifts. Musical thingy larhh. Dun really know how to describe it.

Vday Flowers for the Girls
Bought flowers for the girls in my HW111A group and Sharon. Nonono.. Not that Sharon is someone special. She's just my SPMS SP. So I thought I bought a stalk for her too. It was giving her the flower that I actually saw her pretty innocent childlike side. Her smile made me feel that making people happy is actually quite a nice feeling. So money well spent I suppose.

Ok its quite late, I shall end here. Gotta mug tmr on VDAY how sad. hahahaha.. Got 2 tests next week what to do? Shit Happens, gotta pull my GPA up, thats my new year resolution so bo pian! hahahaha...

Ciao~

Love...

2009-02-02T01:55:00.002+08:00

Its a weird thing.

I'm trying to figure it out now though...

Hopefully things work out...

IHG...

2009-01-06T13:02:00.004+08:00

Its over for Hockey Guys =(

Lost to a bad judgement by the referee.

On a lighter note.

PB for 2.2km!

Having still revcovering from a flu, a hockey match, and a tiring day, I managed to run my PB for 2.2km so far! Did 9:04mins. Way better than the previous 9:16mins. I'm sure I can do better to hit my IPPT gold. It seems now that even Commando Gold is possible. But I shan't be too ambitious, infantry gold will do just fine. Just gimme the $400 SAF! My window officially opens on Chinese New Year Day itself. And road relay is like 2 days before. So training up to an IPPT gold should be achievable. Now all I have to do is maintain my training. Do more circuits and train up my SBJ. $400 bucks should be mine.

Haiz hellish day. I just went to Popular at HSS then to Hall 2 to buy lunch then back to hall to have lunch. Now i just realised I need to go NBS again to buy notes. How shitty...

Phew!

2008-12-29T19:08:00.002+08:00

Results are out!

Thank god I passed everything =). All Bs and 1 A. So I'm quite happie. Thought I would get an A+ for organic chemistry since I aced the final paper. But I guess the carelessness during midterms pulled the grade down. But hey I passed! And thats all that matters. The most worrysome subject Maths got a B-. Which I thought I would ta pao it since I had mental block on the day itself. Too stressed out I guess. I think I would have done well if I didnt put too much pressure on myself like what mum and dad said. Maybe I should just relax. Afterall its just a paper. Yes thats what I'll do next sem. Work harder but no stress. Hopefully that works and I would be able to pull the GPA up up and away! Yeahhh finally I've unloaded the heavy stone on my shoulders. Phew. So its work harder for next sem!

Holidays were ok. If not for the Thai protestors, I would have actually flown there for a Christmas celebration with my dads company. And so we settled for a buffet dinner at Shangri La in the end. Then the following week a buffet dinner again at Carousel with my family. And Christmas eve another buffet dinnet at Sakura. Gosh! Its fattening month! hahahaha. But heck. Food to make up the air fare and hotel lodgings=)

And so holidays were filled with sports sports and more sports. Road relay, track and hockey filled my weekdays. And since they occur every alternate days -Monday Wednesday Friday, I've decided to make Tuesdays Thursdays Saturdays and Sundays long runs and swim days. So I've actually sports out my whole holiday. Yeapz. Feeling fitter that before though. But not as fit as before I entered university. So now I can acutally run 2.2km in 9.20mins. Not a bad achievement. I've still got a month to train till my birthday when IPPT window opens yet again. Hopefully by then road relay's training would help me attain my IPPT gold. I so desperately want it back. So now gotta train my core muscles for situps and chin ups. Oh and not to forget SBJ. So push on! Its time to get that 400 bucks!

But my current worry is track. I gave it up in 2005. And yet once again this year I took it up. Why? I dunnoe. I told myself once never to touch track again. It was time to retire. But once again. I took it up. So yes training for track is tough. Hall 8 hasn't made it for track finals for god knows how long. I just hope I can make a difference this year. Hopefully I can get back my SJI days form. That was probably the peak. I got injured during the time trails so I just stride 100m instead of sprint. I would day that was like 70% effort and I clocked 13.2s. So hopefully with that 30% I'll be able to hit a 12 flat? Hopefully. I definitely would wish for a medal and maybe get into IVP and get a place in Hall in year 2? I really do hope for that. But then again. I told myself to quit then but yet...Its weird.

Hockey's been great! I love hockey! Hahaha. I haven touched the hockey stick since SJI days. Dribbling and smacking the ball is just so fun =) Hahahhahaa.. Hall 8 lost to Hall 12 for hockey in the first match. I wondered if I could have helped them since speed was my forte. Hall 12 is fast. Hall 8 doesn't have anyone who can seriously outrun them except me, not to be boastful. But thought maybe if I did voice out, maybe we wouldn't be in the losers pool. But then again. Well on the bright side, we won hall 4. Its quite funny how Vanessa told me to be wary of Hall 4 Number 79. So I took a mental note "79". And I told myself I'm gonna stop that guy and give him one hell of a run on the pitch whoever he is. Then Yiyong came and wished me luck for my match against his team and we chatted for a while. It was really great to see him yet again since SJI days. Then as he turned his back and walked to his team for warm up, "79" appeared on his back and Vanessa looked at me and said "YOU KNOW 79!!!!" hahahahha. It might sound weird, but the scenario that day was hilarious. So 79 was Yiyong the SJI hockey captain. And to think I even made the thought "79=enemy". Damn! hahahahhaa... 79 was actually BROTHER! hahahahha... Zun Chen was also in the team. So yeahhh. It was actually a meeting for SJI boys! My only regret was not taking a photo with them. Oh wells, next match against Hall 12 again. Hopefully we will win and beat the shit out of the cocky all TPJC soccer players Hall 12.

Went back to CDC today. Kept my promise to visit the MSWs during my school hols. Bought them coffee and snacks to keep those hungry girls active lest they sleep during working hours! hahahahah... Yeah Starbucks my treat for them. But too bad some of them were on leave. So I left them snacks. CDC changed. The look of it. The main building has fresh paint coated on it. New mini containers were set up next to 809. Some of the main nurses were one. Sarah left. TBCU has a new MSW. Recept has a new auntie. Personal desk for Joelle. Even some of the patients has left the world. Thats kindof sad. Though some of them were notorious but it is still quite saddening to hear that they have passed on. What made it worse was that some of them passed on not due to HIV but suicide. Life is just so unpredictable. May they rest in peace.

And so the new year is coming. I gotta start thinking of new year resolutions.
THINK...

Wondergirls

2008-12-17T13:01:00.000+08:00

Nobody - Wondergirls

I'm hooked onto them!

They are hot!

They can dance!

WoooooO!

Bye Bye Baby

2008-12-15T00:42:00.000+08:00

EXAMS...

2008-11-18T16:20:00.000+08:00

SUCKS BIG TIME

Thats a fact.

Maths was horrible.
CBC 111 even worse.

They know! They know they've got a mugger batch. They know that this batch is bloody hardworking. They know we will do much much much better that the seniors. They know our standards by judging from comments that previous year papers are like secondary school questions. And they damn well know that by giving us average papers, would imply the standard of the lecturers. And so since they know so damn well, they acted first. And so we died. Died of a gruesome death. Died at the hands of the ones we trust most to help us. DISGUSTING.

Now we know. Past year papers DO NOT HELP AT ALL. Never trust your lectures. Act dumb. NEVER EVER POST SMART ALEC questions online. They will only know that we know toooo much.

Its amazing why people set such difficult questions for examinations. Bell curve? Yeah duh? Seperate who? The smart ones from the not so smart ones or the FOREIGN scholars from the not so smart Singaporeans? Hmmm? Oh wells. I didnt think I did well. In fact quite badly. All I'm praying is not to "Da Pau" and not to fail. All C's and I'll be contented. Or rather all passes! Honours is just bull shit at this point of time. Seriously. 2nd lower? Hah! Quite hard. In fact very very hard. Its like so far away. All I want is a degree. Den off I go to work or get a masters first den work. Life is so much easier if you were born with luck. If not. Lan Lan Suck Thumb, you just gotta work your sorry ass off to the world.

Back to mugging biochemistry I guess. I'm sure one thing on everyone's mind is why bother?Study = Fail? Dun Study = Fail? Why bother? Well quite true, but Study = might have chance to pass, so better study.

Life sucks.
And it sucks big time.

I miss doing this...

2008-11-02T22:58:00.000+08:00

I miss cutting the waves

I miss getting wet by salty and disgustingly dirty sea water

I miss smelling the 2T bottle

I miss smelling th 200l barrel of petrol when I fill em' up with petrol

I miss the J-turns and drifts

I miss "chasing the rabbits"

I miss the freedom it gives me on the sea

I miss the SPEED =)

I miss the RHIBS...

Love Remains The Same

2008-10-20T09:12:00.000+08:00

OST from Nights In Rodanthe

Heard its a pretty good movie.

Only problem, I need company! hahaha...

Anyone?

OFFICIAL TIMING!

2008-10-09T22:26:00.000+08:00

6.5km - 32:13mins

Yeah I'm so darn happie to finally gotten my race timing for NTU X-Campus Run 2008. So satisfied. Yeaps. Although I know I could have done much faster with better training and resting the day before instead of joining road relay training and doing 400m x 8 times at around 1.40mins per round. I tried my best to slowed down the pace but still it was a little too fast. But I didnt really felt tired though. In fact very relaxed. So I guess my stamina has improved I guess. Yay another plus point! I am so determined to train up to beat 32:13mins. I think my best ever time for 7km was 27mins in NS. So I guess theres lot to be improved on. LOTS hahahaha...

Need to loose those flabs and get those muscles working again. I miss those SWO major burn out days. Those were the no brainer get fit days.

October 8 2008

2008-10-08T20:37:00.000+08:00

A significant day in my life =)

Finally after one year of waiting I can finally take down the P-Plate on my car! Time really flies. It only seemed like yesterday when I screwed the tester for telling me the wrong instructions and pissed him off and yet he passed me. After being one year of Noob-ie driver, I can finally cruise down the road with ease =) Speeding is not a problem. Its my forte! hahaha.. Like how I speed in the Navy. Now its the parking that I still cant master. But hey, what the heck. No more P-plate!

Just completed my first X-Campus Run. 6.5km of road with horrendous SBS slope. Was quite disappointed cos I missed my timing. Didnt manage to catch a glimpse of the timer board there. But I do know I did that under 40mins. Yeah I only caught a glimpse of it like quite some time after I finished and was looking at the finishing line when I saw that yellow box. Oh wells. The shirt is nice. Good run overall. Really satisfied =)

Back to mugging mode.

My Valentine - Martina Mcbride

2008-10-07T14:28:00.000+08:00

This is MUSIC...

RUN!

2008-09-30T23:44:00.000+08:00

Went down for road relay training today.

8 x 400m
3mins rest time interval

1) 1.20mins
2) 1.27mins
3) 1.30mins
4) 1.32mins
5) 1.32mins
6) 1.32mins
7) 1.32mins
8) 1.32mins

SHIOK!

Back to physics =(

Lunch Date

2008-09-29T16:45:00.000+08:00

Lunched with WingKi today.

Felt really bad though, brought her to such a lousy restaurant in school. My pasta was like super salty and her baked rice with cheese tasted sour. Bad bad bad, never compromise good food for environment. Haizz. But lunch was good overall. Chit chatted for quite some time before I walked her to the bus stop.

Hope you like Eeyore =)

And so results for 121 is out, gotta collect it personally from XBG's room. Would have wanted to collect it but I am suffering from an allergy attack now and so my nose is like a leaking tap. NO or should I say, a BURST tape. I'm thinking its either the seafood pasta or the bundung pearly soy milk that I just took. Crap, need to down the pill to stop this tap.

If I could, I would love to have a new nose. A nose immune to all allergies
If I could, I would love to have a pair of new eyes with perfect eye sight
If I could, I would love to have a pair of new ankles, to run faster

If I could...

Unsure...

2008-09-23T23:19:00.000+08:00

.. / - .... .. -. -.- / .. .----. -- / .. -. / .-.. --- ...- . / .-- .. - .... / -- -.-- / ... .--.

FOUND!

2008-09-20T22:03:00.000+08:00

Yes!

I've finally found that last pair of running shorts!

To think I've brought all my running shorts to school and was so disappointed thinking I wouldnt be able to run during recess week.

Scrutinizing every part of my cupboard definitely paid off =)

Tmr 10km run!

Woo hoooo!

Almost There...

2008-09-17T19:37:00.000+08:00

CBC 121 answers were out. Got quite a few mistakes. I couldn't really remember my answers but I do hope I get them all correct. Yeapz.

Forensic Science Mid term was ok. Gotta really study the notes man. Copying was a big no no but hey no one said discussion wasn't allowed hahaha... With 1600 people taking mid term and around 50 students (including me) no seats at all and had to resort to sitting on the floor, plus only 3 invigilators hahahah everyone in the audi was referring to notes for the answers larhhh! Hahhaa.. Hopefully I got all correct.

Tmr CBC 113. I hope it'll be a relatively easy quiz and I know how to do everything. HOPE is the key word. Praying hard Dr Chua be lenient on us freshie.

Recess is almost here.. just 2 more papers and I'll be free. Den I'll ask someone out for dinner or lunch to kill my boredom hahahha...

Meanwhile, My best friend is here to accompany me through this period of time. STRESS...

The First Song...

2008-09-16T11:55:00.000+08:00

"When You Say Nothing At All"

It's amazing

How you can speak

Right to my heart

Without saying a word,

You can light up the dark

Try as I mayI could never explain

What I hear when

You don't say a thing

[CHORUS:]

The smile on your face

Lets me know

That you need me

There's a truth

In your eyes

Saying you'll never leave me

The touch of your hand says

You'll catch me

Whenever I fall

You say it best

When you say

Nothing at all

All day long

I can hear people

Talking out loud

But when you hold me near

You drown out the crowd(The crowd)

Try as they may

They could never define

What's been said

Between your

Heart and mine

[Repeat chorus twice]

(You say it best

When you say

Nothing at all

You say it best

When you say

Nothing at all)

The smile on your face

The truth in your eyes

The touch of your hand

Let's me know

That you need me

[Repeat chorus]

(You say it best

When you say

Nothing at all

You say it best

When you say

Nothing at all)

The smile on your face

The truth in your eyes

The touch of your hand

Let's me know

That you need me

(You say it best

When you say

Nothing at all

You say it best

When you say

Nothing at all)

Day 2 of Self Confinement.

2008-09-14T20:24:00.000+08:00

I miss home.

I kind of know how foreigners in school feel now. I so wanna go home. I know I can. But I can't. Gotta hit the books.

And so day 2 pass so quickly. I studied CBC 111 and 113. Gotta just revise revise and revise more. I can't wait for recess week to come. No school plus more free time. Just what I need to catch up on sleep and work I guess..

Yes yes I am a boring person. No life. Saturdays and Sundays are spent either sleeping or studying. Life's like that when almost all your friends are doing about the same thing as you are.

Oh and my dad has 2 free buffet vouchers at some posh hotel. He told me to go have it with my friend. Then gave me that look... I think he thinks I have a gf in school. I wonder why? hahhaha

Reason 1 - I lock myself in my room everytime I go home
- HE thinks I'm talking to a girl online or on the phone.
-The truth: I'm mugging and want no disturbance from them (how sad)

Reason 2 - I go out on weekends like once every god knows how long
- HE thinks I'm out on a date with my "girlfriend"
- The truth: I'm out with my OG or with my army friends OR I'm out running.

Reason 3 - He thinks that when I'm in a co-ed environment, I'll have a gf (stardard thinking)
- The truth: Siao ah! Since when is getting a gf so easy!

So who wants a free treat to buffet?

Another Week of Self Confinement

2008-09-14T01:18:00.000+08:00

Yes another week of self confinement.

As if I'm not over with my NS days hur. 7days duty week was as good as it gets. But back then life wasn't that bad. Back then it was the no brainer days. Ur brain cells were meant to rot in camp. Stress free, with the company of ur platoon mates, air con bunks, tv, PS2, nite snacks and best of all the good view of the sea. If you ever were stress den, just vent it all out on the mean speed machine at nite on the vast ocean with the countless stars to accompany you. Life's good.

Now? Confined in this small little room. With books books and more books. Worse of all PHYSICS books. Stress is you next best companion instead of your friends. The only way to destress is probably a 5km run round the perimeter of the school. Boring. Whats the ultimatum of confinement? Confinement ALONE. Yes me me and more of me ALONE. Imagine not talking to anyone for like close to 9hours a day. Gosh!

And so CBC121 midterm is over. Hopefully I did well. I need to do well. And so I'm praying real hard. Next week, CBC811 CBC111 and CBC 113. All MCQs. Which only mean one thing. Tougher questions (keeping my fingers crossed) Hopefully the setter show some compassion to us year ones. HOPEFULLY. And so its back to me, my books and my best friend -STRESS.

On a lighter note, found my pic on http://www.sportsphotox.com/ for my Nike Human Race

Yes finally, a pic which has me smiling to the camera. All my other race pictures were taken with me showing my shagged out look. So unsightly. This one is nice. Just a little too small I guess...

Oh wells, its back to me and my best friend.

Another Day,,,

2008-09-09T23:06:00.000+08:00

Another day in school.

Had maths quiz today. Quite ok. Managed to do the sums and got the right answers. Hopefully they do not minus marks for sloppy workings.

Quite busy this week and probably the next too. Mid terms are up next. Lots of revision to do. Gotta ace em' if I really wanna do well.

CBC 111 is rather tricky, cos you really dun know what sort of questions to expect.

CBC 113 hopefully application questions and not those content based.

CBC 121 content plus application, DARN!

MAS 181, Maths what more can I say. Practice and more practice. Gotta ace this one.

PAP 181. Haiz... Physics. Haizzzzz...

Didnt make the cut as CGL for CAC FOC. I probably guessed it. Why would they let a year 1 get that post? Even if they do, they probably let the best freshie get it. Oh wells, I just try my luck for GL tomorrow.

How I wish one day had 48 hours...

Mugging continues...

Weekends...

2008-09-07T12:48:00.000+08:00

Spending the weekend in school sucks big time.

Mug mug and more mugging...

Esp Physics. Yeek!

Needs Physics tuition. Anyone?

Results Are Out!

2008-09-06T09:49:00.000+08:00

10km - 57.51mins

SATISFIED =)

Back to Mugging =(

The Human Race 10K

2008-09-01T16:34:00.000+08:00

Nike Human Race 10km

Headed down to The Padang on Sunday afternoon to meet Lee and his friends for the Nike Human Race 10km. It was probably my first official race after injuring my ankle tendon. Not that it had recovered though. Was feeling rather excited for the run yet worried hoping that the run will not aggreveate the injury much worse.

And so I rushed down to City Hall hoping to be the first 5000 to be able to put my bag at teh baggage claim. Yes limited to 5000 runners only on the first come first serve basis. So being a typically Kiasu Singaporean, I headed down at 220pm hoping to beat the crowd. Everywhere you went from City Hall MRT to the Padang, everyone was wearing red as though it was some auspicious day of the year! But it was kind of cool to see so many people up for the 10km challenge for charity.

And so the race was split into 3 categories. The red section for runners running below 50mins, blue section for those under 60mins (which was my section) and the green for leisure runners. This was to ensure that most runners do not block the way of the faster runners. But once the race started all hell broke lose! All those school kids with their friends were like chionging for the first part to act "seh" and probably show of to the girls around there and by 4oom or even 800m, they started walking and blocking the way of the faster runners who were caught at the back. Worse still they didn't even have the simple courtesy of walking to the side of the running lane. They had to walk side by side blocking up the whole traffic behind them. How inconsiderate. I had to push one guy to the side and shout "if you wanna walk walk to the side larhh and not hog up the traffic!" It was so getting on my nerve already. Coupled the fact that I wasn't able to run at my normal speed at the start due to the traffic made me exploded. Yes I have a bad temper.

So the race route was ok. Just a little crammed up at the start. But it was an eye opening route running through the city into Clarke Quay. The little bout of rain at the mid point of the race made the run ever so refreshing for me. Oh and I smiled for every single camera I saw on the way hahah hoping to get a nice pic of me while I was running. As you know, I never had a good pic for any of my races. They were always pictures of me and my shagged look. Hahaha.. Yeah and so the race ended quite quickly for me. Yeah being a season runner, the 10km was considered a short run for me. Moreover I did 2 marathons already! I was quite satisfied as I sprinted pass the finishing line and seeing the clock at 1hr 3o plus seconds. At least I know I still got what it takes to run a 10km with an ankle injuring and without proper training for like 3 months. It probably would also be faster if I wasn't held up at the start of the race. So hey it wasn't that bad.

Now I'm just hoping that my official time hits below an hour =)

Schoool...

2008-08-26T20:12:00.000+08:00

Eye Candies are everywhere =)

In Lab
In tutorial
In Lecture

Best of all just a look away =)

But then again, eye candies.

Good for your eyes only...

Patience Is A Virtue

2008-08-25T16:24:00.000+08:00

3hours 15mins.

Yes. For 3 hours 15mins, I queued.

From 1530 to 1845.

For what?

Nike Human Race Pack Collection.

This is by far the longest amount of time I've ever queued to obtain my race pack. Standard Chartered was around half an hour with so many more times the number of participants. Sundown Marathon was even shorter at 10mins. New Balance Real Run, around 5 mins. This one's the ultimate. Never in my whole life have I ever queued so long just to receive my race pack. The queue was horrendously long. Its as long as the race itself man! What made it worse? I was ALONE and HAD NOTHING TO DO. Yes no books or notes to read. No one to talk to. The only thing that probably kept me occupied was reading the papers from the person in front of me. Oh and thinking and pitying the number of people who were behind me probably kept me motivated.

One could also say it was more like a reflection period for myself. Thinking of school and how it has been. School work and life as a student came zipping past my mind. Personal relationships made the bulk of it though. Den was accomodation in school and whether I could choke up ample amount of points to secure a room next year. Work work and more work filled my mind. Scarryy... But whats life without a little stress? Stress makes life more interesting. Though I wouldn't really mind a smooth sailing life, career, relationship and so on. But hey some people just don't have the luck and I'm one of em. So lan lan suck thumb I guess! Shit happens, life goes on. Nothing much you can do but just work work and work harders each time I guess.

Well lots of stuff in my head.
Its starting to fill up.
Hopefully useful stuff is in it.

Back the practicing maths for quiz.
Haiz...

Monday Blues...

2008-08-18T17:39:00.000+08:00

Start of the Week=Stress begin.

Chem 121. I gotta buck up.
Chem 113. I gotta buck up even more!

Haizzzzzzz...

New Phone =)

2008-08-17T23:02:00.000+08:00

Upgraded my Singtel I-One plus plan to a Student's plan for the extra perks they provide for students. If not for that, my monthly phone bill's probably gonna cost a bomb! All those outgoing phonecalls made to friends and sms-es sent! Gosh! Signed a new 24mth deal and got to swap my old W660i for the 5MP Sony Ericsson C902 Cybershot =) I'm gonna test me camera soon! But first, gotta find a new screen protector for my phone and get a nice simple pouch for it. Don't wanna damage such a nice phone do I?

Only bad thing, the line is officially under my name and not under my mom's. Did the transferring of ownership just now and it was finalised once I signed that darn elctronic pad. Bills are gonna come in monthly and yes, I've got to settle em' myself. So much for being an adult of 21 years of age eh.

Back to tutorials
More mugging...

The Unknown...

2008-08-14T00:15:00.000+08:00

Yes?
No?
Maybe?
Its kinda weird.
Mixed signals.
Positive yet negative comments.

I hope its a YES.

But for now...
Its time to lay LOW...

Sick =(

2008-08-12T22:39:00.000+08:00

I am quite surprised at my procrastination skills =)

I've injured my shoulder during SPMS orientation. Had a shoulder strain during one of the wet games. The excruciating pain was quite unbearable on that very day. But heck, I put up one hell of a fight. Thank god the the pain subsided a little the next day of the camp itself. I refused to see the doctor hoping it will recover on its own. Moreover its just a strain. Though quite a bad one.

Same camp. Agrravated my ankle injury due to excessive running. Its been hurting even before the camp. Self medication was even applied. Tried hot and cold therapy, followed by muscle cream. Rest rest and more rest. The pain alleviated. But the running about in camp made it worse, though the pain was still at a manageble threshold. CAC totally smacked it out of place. The pain was excruciating. Every step I took was pure torture. Especially the runs. Even my mum commented on how swollen my ankle looked.

And so weeks passed after the camp. Finally. Fell sick. Sore throat cum cough. Got forced by my mum to see the doctor. And so consulted the doctor on my leg (the more important issue). Was quite relieved to hear that my injury wasn't a stress fracture on the ankle bone but just a tendon pull. And so, now I've got 1 bottle of cough syrup to clear, anti biotics some steriods and more pills to pop. Haizzz..

But one think for sure. I can feel my achilles tendon now!!!

Viva La Vida

2008-08-11T13:12:00.000+08:00

Great Mix of instruments =)

Check out the lead singer's eyes man. Cool...

SkooooL...

2008-08-11T09:46:00.000+08:00

Ok its been a while since I've updated.

Orientation =) Happening I must say. Games were awesome. Much better than I'd expected. SP games were the most interesting. Never in my whole life did I imagine doing such crazy stuff.

School =( Mugging mode set. First week of school and close to 100plus pages of notes to print. Plus we had to touch maths again. Its been like 2 yrs since I've encountered maths. 4 year for physics. 2 Years for Biology! Man. Recalling all those stuff is darn hard.

Sick =( Bad sore throat. Body feels weak. Leg hurts. I finally decided to see a doctor for my leg. Thank God its not a stress fracture. Its just a tendon pull. Doc presribed some pretty strong medication. So no running for the next week I guess. Only swimming.

SP =) Went out with my SP from CAC camp. Twice! Hahaha. Movie dates for both. Got to know her very much better. Was quite shy during the camp itself so I didnt really speak much. Yeapz. Very nice girl. Very very very nice girl =)

Mugging Mode

Life after CDC...

2008-07-04T22:22:00.000+08:00

A Bummer.

Yes thats what I am right now. Right this instance. From the very day I stopped work at Communicable Disease Center (CDC).

My daily routine is almost quite predictable.
7am - Rise and Shine
730am - Run/Swim
830am - Breakfast
930 am - Online
1000am - Study
200pm - Lunch
300pm - Study
600pm - Slack
1000pm - Sleep

I guess I'm too used to working life, waking up early and having something to keep me occupied till 530pm everyday.

I'm starting to miss CDC. All the crazy MSWs, the work and of course funny patients that you just can't help laughing at. I wouldn't mind temping back there again during the school hols. Just gotta make sure they pay me way higher than what they did.

So yes here I am. Blogging after quite a while. Finally found some time to do so. Nothing much really happened after I stopped work. Just catching up on some Chemistry, refreshing my mind of the concepts and definitions of organic chemistry! Its amazing what 2 years of NS actually does to one's mind.

A few months after ORDed, I actually attempted to try to recall something about organic chemistry. I couldn't. Was quite shocked though. And so I asked myself what exactly is in that brain of mine. The first thing that came out "Vulgarities", next "keblakan pusing"! What nonsense! Besides malay marching commands and vulgarities, there was literally nothing in my brain. Quite worrying though. Got quite freaked out. But then looking at it, an empty brain is a brain full of space =) You just got to fill it up with the right content. So in goes the A Level Chemistry for starters and by the time uni starts, main course and deserts would be served.

Training quite hard right now. Mondays Wednesdays Fridays for fast runs, Saturdays for long runs, Tuesdays and Thursdays for 20 laps of the pool. Partly to keep fit and mainly to lose some of those stomach flabs. Hopefully these training would be a built up for me to sign up for my very first biathlon. And hopefully after biathlon, triathlon would come in and finally Ironman =) The only thing I lack now is a bicycle. A racer to be exact. But first up, Nike Human Race 10km run.

I signed up for not 1 but 2 orientation camps under the influence of Daniel the Beeeetch. Was actually quite reluctant to go for orientation. Phobia actually. I've planned and attended countless orientation camps since my secondary school days in Peer Support. Many more camps in Junior College due to my obligations as a Student Councillor. Seriously, I'm sick and tired of organizing and attending and staying in for camps. I can actually predict the games they will be having and even answer correctly the "what have you learn session" after every game. Plus the 2 camps I've signed up for cost a total of $95 bucks!!! Thats freaking expensive lah. Haiz thank God I've got a sponsor for that. And so Cutural Arts Camp and Faculty Orientation Camp it is. Hopefully the Cultural Arts Camp would be fun. I know arty farty people are rather creative with their camps, and so we shall see, oh did I mention their gooddy bag is real cool. Faculty Orientation Camp, I predict would be another JC1 Orientation Camp. But hey I can't possibly enter sch without knowing anyone other that my army mates can I?

And I end this entry with my current favourite picture and the 5 Commandmants it sends out
1) No Sex Before Marriage
2) No Borrowing $ from Loan Sharks
3) No Gambling
4) No Drinking
5) No Brothel Visits

Top (from left) : Kitty, Boss, Hoho, JoJo
Bottom (from left) : Anna, Amelia, Me, Gett Lim

And so the bumming continues...

Addidas Sundown Marathon

2008-06-06T21:30:00.000+08:00

42.195km done AGAIN =)

Talent

2008-06-06T21:07:00.000+08:00

Royal Rumble Singapore Style

2008-05-26T21:23:00.002+08:00

Auntie C's Last Day

2008-05-23T20:49:00.000+08:00

Today was Auntie C's last day at work.
I didn't really know about it till she told me to " make sure the casesheets were checked out properly after I leave". Then I noticed her packing her stuff. And that more or less confirmed my deduction that today was her last day of work.

Me and Jeanette felt really bad that she left. We probably will not see her again. Maybe on the streets with a simple "hi and bye".

I don't really know how to put it. Just feel sad yet glad that she left.

IPPT

2008-05-23T20:30:00.000+08:00

Chin Ups : 12
Standing Broad Jump: 234cm
Shuttle Run: 10.0s
Situps: 42
2.4km: 11.20mins

Overall : Silver ($200)

BAD BAD BAD. I shouldn't have taken lunch. Even if I did, I shouldn't have had curry rice for lunch. Wrong decision made. Cost me my IPPT dearly.

Chinups first. Managed to do 11 with ease but struggled with the last one. But still made 12. Very satisfied due to the fact that I never touched the pull up bar since ORD.

Standing broad jump next. Fault 4 times. That 4 jumps wasted my energy. I could literally feel my legs go numb after 4 jumps. Thank god I still managed to jump 234cm for my last 2 jumps to keep my gold award target in sight.

Sit ups. What can I say. The easiest of the 4 static stations. But for me the worst at that time. Curry rice. 42 sit ups made the curry crept slowly up my throat. I had to down gulps of water to force it back down into the stomach. urh!

Shuttle run. Bad. Even though I hit 10.0s despite having wobbly legs due to SBJ. Its still far from my PB of 8.9s.

2.4km. I pushed for the first 2 rounds. Managed to keep within the gold timing. But by the third round, lunch was almost coming out. I had no choice but to slow down.

I am determined to retake my IPPT again. This time with more emphasis on the run. And hopefully I will get back that IPPT gold award.

Social Workers' Day 2008

2008-04-25T22:01:00.001+08:00

Soon Joo, SokFen, Linda, Melissa, FiFi, Me
Karen, Jeanette, Joanna, Eileen, Anna

Singapore Association of Social Work celebrates Social Worker's Day on 15th April 2008.

Had a wonderful evening of dinner with my colleagues at Social Workers' Day Dinner at Meritus Mandrain Hotel . Men in dark coat, ladies in dresses shimmering with glitters. You could say it was rather a star studded event. No famous actors or actresses but rather well known social workers. A night where everyone recognises and show their appreciation to the silent workers of the community whom most would label them as "volunteers with no pay".

The dinner was actually a last minute thing. I was actually on my way home when Boss called asking if I would mind filling up the empty table slot at the dinner because Amelia's on leave. Thus I headed down to the hotel and met up with Eileen, Jo, Jeanette and Anna. And as usual, ladies love to cam whore. Pictures, pictures and more pictures to begin the night with.

Dinner was served simultaneously with the award presentation. Our dearest Mr President was awarded Fellow to the Association of Social Workers. Yes for those who didn't actually know, our president is a social worker by profession. He started out as a medical social worker at TTSH and worked his way up to what he is today.

5 star hotel, 5 star food quality =) Had a great dinner with my colleagues. Kept teasing and irritating one another. Such a supposedly grand and solemn dinner could actually turn out quite fun if you have the right company.

Awesome Night =)

Dilemma...

2008-03-28T22:01:00.000+08:00

Should I wake up at 5am tmr to run 15km at East Coast Park?

or

Sleep till 11am and just laze around?

Darn, I seriously cannot make up my mind. Sundown Marathon is like 2 months away. I've done countless 6km runs, 2 10km runs and 2 15km runs so far. And yet, I feel so unprepared. My knees are aching just like they always do after super long runs coupled the fact that I'm a flat footer which adds more pain to my feet. Why oh why am I doing this? I dunnoe really. I just like it. Sadistic it may sounds. I just like the pain and super shagged out feeling after a good long and tough run. People might complain, but to me it pure SHIOK-ness!

I think I'll just set my alarm at 5am tmr morning and see how that goes. I'll let my body decide whether to remain in slumber or to do something productive.

*
Oh and to Birthday Girl (You know who you are) though its like one day early in Singapore and probably 2 Days early in the US, Happy 21st Birthday! Woots! Finally an adult hur! Enjoy the parties and presents you're gonna receive ya? Remember after the party, DUN DRINK AND DRIVE =) hahahhaha... Enjoy! Once again HAPPY 21st Birthday!*

Random...

2008-03-03T19:25:00.000+08:00

You Are An ISTJ

The Duty Fulfiller

You are responsible, reliable, and hardworking - you get the job done.

You prefer productive hobbies, like woodworking or knittings.

Quiet and serious, you are well prepared for whatever life hands you.

Conservative and down-to-earth, you hardly ever do anything crazy.

In love, you are loyal and honest. If you commit yourself to someone, then you're fully committed.

For you, love is something that happens naturally. And you don't need romantic gestures to feel loved.

At work, you remember details well and are happy to take on any responsibility.

You would make a great business executive, accountant, or lawyer.

How you see yourself: Decisive, stable, and dependable

When other people don't get you, they see you as: Boring, conservative, and egotistical

What's Your Personality Type?

This Week In Brief

2008-02-29T22:10:00.000+08:00

Monday- Work-Excercise-Study-Sleep
Tuesday- Work-Excercise-Study-Sleep
Thursday- Work-Excercise-Study-Sleep
Friday- Work-Excercise-Study-Sleep

Thats the routine of my everyday life. Pretty mundane hur? Thats what you get when you enter the working life I guess. 1/2 of your day is taken up by work leaving you with pretty much very little time to do what you set yourself to do.

Well its been quite a "happening week" I would say.

Monday.
Drove the car on Sunday to my granny's place. As I was reversing out, I accidently scratched the car next to mine. There wasn't any visible dent, just a minor scratch on the car. Thinking it was a no biggie, I corrected my driving and drove off upon my mum's instructions.
Who in the world would expect a law abiding citizen of Tampines to jot down the my car plate number and left it on the car's windscreen. And the owner of the vehical went to make a police report. Crap! Thats like straight 12 points deduction. I could have gotten my licence revoked larh! Luckily my dad managed to convince the owner to settle the matter without involving the police. Since both vehicles shared the same insurance company, my dad didn't have to pay a single cent for the repair cost. Just counter claim from our insurance. Can't believe I am that suay larh. Well now you know. New drivers beware! If you ever get yourself caught in such situation, be sure to leave your contact to the "victim" and settle the matter without involving the police. Cos once the police is involved, it's straight 12 pts deduction to the losing party. And you lose big time cos that involves revoking your licence. Bleagh!

Wednesday.
Injured my index finger. I have a habit when closing car doors, my hand will follow through the motion till the door is gently shut. I guess thats one habit picked up from NS due to the nature of our job. And so, as I was pushing the front door shut, Anna closed the back door quicky. Thus resulting in my index finger getting stucked. Ouch! Yes it hurt real bad. The whole tip was swollen. Anna felt so bad she rushed to the wards to get me a pack of ice. I must say that really helped ease the pain. Luckily it was just internal bleeding(aka bruising).

Well I'm started to run a bit more these days. Pushing the tempo up with each progessive run and emphasizing lots on the running techniques - the high knees and strides. Hopefully I will be able to attain my IPPT Gold Fitness soon enough. Fitness now is only Silver standard. I gotta push more. Need more speed straining and sprint training to boost my fitness. Thats the part I hate =(. But thats the one training that is most effective in achieving my target. Oh wells.

Till next week...

Phuture =)

2008-02-23T14:43:00.000+08:00

Headed down to Phuture with Johnny, CW and Justin for David's 21st Birthday celebration. And as usual, the birthday boy made the grand entrace - being late. Oh wells, after all he is the birthday boy. Together with Henry, they booked a table and opened 3 bottles at a total cost of $600 bucks all in all. Whoowee!

And so we waited for King David's arrival before heading in to our table. And not before long the alcohol came =) Chivas, Absolute Vodka and Martell VSOP. Surely any drinker would know which bottle we opened first. And so the drinking session began. Coupled with the loud R&B music played by the DJ and the fancy laser beams, everyone got kinda high. Everyone was all out to make Daivd drunk. We poured pure hard liquour for him to down while we ourselves drank mixers.

Never liked dancing. But I didn't want to be a spoilsport. And so my third time dancing. But one thing I realised was that dancing made you perspire! Its pretty a good cardiovascular workout. Of course with the exclusion of alcohol before that. Good excercise.

And so our regular clubber king cum birthday boy displayed his prescence by dancing to the groove; and of course being a tiger on the dance floor, grinding with the girls around him. Me and Johnson were quited awed by his ability. He even got the lady's name. Still got the cheek to tell us he didn't want her number cos she aint that good looking.

And so it was back to drinking after dancing. Our mission of getting David drunk carried on. And boy did we succeed =) He was so high he was on the verge of kissing the girls around him. When we made him drink more, he just squatted on the floor with his hands cupped over his neck and refused to get up. And when he did, he was laughing and smiling to himself. Drunk. Dead drunk.

Me and Johnny left around 2.15am. Was kinda tired. We didnt say goodbye to David and just left quietly. Why? Cos we doubt he could remember us saying goodbye hahaha.

Zzzzzzz...

Colin Raye - Love Me

2008-02-01T21:29:00.000+08:00

New Year Resolutions!

2008-01-04T20:51:00.000+08:00

After much thoughts and considerations, I've finally came up with my Year 2008 New Year Resolutions.

1) Finish studying my A level Chemistry (from 2007! hahaha...)

2) Finish Studying my A level Biology

3) Read more

4) Get back my IPPT Gold

5) Get a girlfriend? hahaha... (Just to make it 5)

Hello 2008 Goodbye 2007...

2007-12-31T20:33:00.000+08:00

And so another year is coming to an end. Another time of the year where everyone looks back on the year and reflect. How it has passed. What you gained and achieved. Good? Bad maybe?

Year 2007 I should say, is a milestone year for me. Events came and passed but nontheless leaving a mark in my life.

Serving my Nation. It wasn't an exciting unit. Boring and mundane I should say. And it took up pretty much of the whole year till November. But from the first day I stepped into my unit, I told myself to make the best out of what was already set for me. There was no point grumbling or cursing at what was soon to come but just take it as a challege and try to overcome them as they come.

After commanders course and my promotion, I learnt how to lead a platoon of men from all walks of life. They were of different races and religion and different family backgrounds. I took all the problems they gave me as challenges. Each problem had to be dealt with with different methods based on each person's different personality. Although I could have just showed them the crude middle finger and made them do as I want, I didn't. I prefered a win-win situation in which both parties are happy with the decision made. Leading by example to the men enabled me to be more self disciplined. These men also made me realise the true meaning of friendship and brotherhood. I know I can depend on them for support and help.

And then came the time where I had to go for meetings with seniors officers. With clashing mindsets and different opinions, one had to be patient and tactful with words in order not to offend them. I learnt how to express myself better and control my temper. I also learnt how to work under pressure with all the nonsensical datelines and demanding orders given by superiors.

I took courses that I was sent to seriously unlike some who go for courses just to take a breather from camp. I got to learn a little on military law and civilian law from the Legislation and Enforcement Course. The dos and don'ts of the country and the SAF. How we civilians are protected by the law and which law we are protected under under different circumstances. It was a truely an enriching experience. Rhibs course enabled me to learn a new skill of manouvering a speed boat. A skill which eventually motivated me to pursue my Powered Pleasured Craft Driving Licence. I can now drive a civilian motor boat =)

Then the time for me to ORD came. Bidding farewell to the Navy, I stepped into the working world. Got a job at TTSH as a Social Worker Assistant in the Care and Counselling Department. A fast paced job environment with lots of challenges. Working there enabled me to see how the hospital works in detail. And of course how unfortunate some patients can be. From the interviews that I did with some of them, I really got to see the unfortunate side of Singaporeans. I must say I am really blessed. I've learnt to appreciate what I have and not take things for granted.

I've completed my virgin Marathon 42.195km on December 2nd 2007. I told myself I needed something fresh in 2007 to accomplish and so I picked the Standard Chartered Marathon. I started my training since January. Slowly building up the distances. In between I even took part in Army Half Marathon 21km and New Balance 15km Real Run to gear myself up for the run. I've endured countless long runs with countless thoughts of giving up. Thank god for the company of Daniel who helped me out Never once have I ever wondered why the hell I'm putting myself into so much torture? I guess I just love what I do. Finally me and Dan did our first marathon and we completed it with pride. And boy the satisfaction is beyond words. Only a fellow completer of 42.195km would understand the true feeling of SHIOK!

Of course to mark the end of this year, I'm proud to say that most of my 2007 New Year Resolution were accomplished.

1) To complete a Full Marathon 42.195km (Completed
2) To save more money (Completed)
3) To get my Class 3 Driving Licence (Completed)
4) To get my Powered Pleasure Craft Driving Licence (Completed)

However I've yet to finish re-studying my A'Level Chemistry. Too much to take. Think I shall add that to 2008's Resolution list eh?

Well its been a good year.

2008 will be BETTER.

Merry Christmas...

2007-12-25T11:11:00.000+08:00

Ave Maria

Vietnam 2007 Offsite...

2007-12-22T23:14:00.000+08:00

Dad's company organised a combine company family all expenses paid holiday to Vietnam. So of course I had to go! How often do you get to venture to such countries for a vacation. And knowing my dad, he probably chose some well developed country with good accomodation if he had the choice. So un-adventurous. So me and my mum signed up for the trip with the exclusion of my sister who had her exam on the day.

Day 1

Checked in at Changi Airport. Mingled around as usual with my dad's colleagues. Saying the standard lines "Hi! How are you!" and shaking hands with them. Its no wonder the airport provides free alcohol hand sanitizer. How appropriate. And so off we were on Singapore airlines to Vietnam. A short flight around 1.5hrs. Took this picture of Mekong River on the plane.
Upon arrival, the hot dry Vietnam air greeted us. December = wet season for Singapore. But definitely not wet season for Vietnam. The weather there was either HOT or HOTTER. Got on the bus and headed to the hotel. Along the journey, this is what we saw.

The traffic in Vietnam is horribly slow. Why? Of the 8million population, 6million of the own motorcycles. And there is only one traffic rule. Just do not collide with one another. No questions why eh, just take a look at the picture! how many of them actually wore helmets? Traffic lights are redundant as they do not follow them. But suprisingly accidents seldom occur as the speed that every vehicle is going at is relatively slow. When I mean every vehicle, that includes buses and cars. Their maximum speed there due to traffic congestion everyday is approximately 30km/h. The drivers are always in either first or second gear. I have never seen them change up to 3rd gear before.

Day2

Woke up, gymed and ate one hell of a breakfast buffet =). Food glorious Food! Yum. Had Lunch later on from 1pm to 2pm with my Dad's whole company. 10 course lunch meal. At 5pm of we were for food again at the Gala Dinner Village. It's a traditional Vietnamese Village. Here are some pictures I took.

And yes, buffet dinner again. So we ate and ate. And I drank like 3 glasses of wine. I think I grew fatter after that day.

Day 3

Headed to Mekong river for the tour. Took a bum boat out to the Cocunut Island. I must say I saw the bumboat did a drift on the water and am impressed. I never knew they were capable of doing so at such slow speed. Pictures again! Here's a petrol kiosk on the the sea itself.

We went on the island and had some fruits and enjoyed the scenary there. And what a way to end our journey on the island. They provided sampans for us to ride to our main bumboat which was docked in the middle of the Mekong River! Talk about traffic jam on the road!Day4

Back to reality. Holidays do not last forever. Did a little last minute shopping before we packed our bags and headed back to Singapore.

Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2007

2007-12-03T11:50:00.000+08:00

Well, the big day arrived. Got up and took my milo bar and had one full bottle of water with Berocca (thought I gave it a try). Hahaha "one full bottle", now doesn't that sound awfully familiar. Tied out championchip to our shoes and so me, Dan and Jingzhong flagged down a cab and headed to the event site.

I must say its quite a hassel going to such events without a car.
1) Gotta wake up pretty early

2) Queue up for baggage deposit

Well, I guess that all part of getting into mood for the event. Tons of people were already there when we arrived.

We did a little stretching, had our dose of powergel and of course spammed ourselves with deepheat and Rosiden gel for my knees. Last but not least went to the loo. Like duh, thats the most important thing to do. Hahahah.

Went to the start point. By then the queue to the starting line was way back all the way to somewhere near the 2 durains. And in no time, the race had started. Row by row, runners sprinted off. And it took me about 15mins to get to the starting line to start off so you can imagine how many people were there.

Headed to the gents less than 10mins into the race, it must be that one full bottle of water I had in the morning. Continued with the race after that. As I ran, I just kept my mind of my body and enjoyed the wonderful scene of thousands of people running with you. It does gives you some sort of motivation. And of course reading those runsipration tags on the bag of runners. Runspiration is what motivates you or what you would like to say to those who are running the marathon. Here are some that I actually remembered.

1) To overtake that skinny little bitch in front of me

2) The road is long, but the heart is strong, I must not give up (thats dan's)

3) If you see this (runspiration tag) you should not overtake me

4) I'm here for you to overtake me!

5) Hi, I'm a Japanese and I ran 304 marathons!

6) Think so much for wad? JUST RUN!

7) 42.195km only what! So what?

8) Say Hi when you pass me!

9) For (name) who lived for what she loved doing.

10) To mark my Birthday!

While I was running along Marina South, I saw those Kenyans already passed the first loop. So I thought to myself, I cant be that long from the first loop. Boy that loop didn't came till 45mins later. By then, the sun was already rising, but the day still remained pretty much cold. And so I continued running trying to keep a lookout for the distance marking by the road. And so after passing the first loop, I headed back to the starting line. Thinking to myself I should have completed about 10km already. What NONSENSE! It was only 8km larh!

And so we headed down to Kallang area going towards East Coast Park. By then my knee started to feel weird. There I got the medics to smear me with lots of deep heat. I and mean ALOT! And so I continued my race whilst telling myself constantly not to stop unless my knees collapse. Finally I saw the 21km. Happy that 1/2 the race is completed but sad that there's another 1/2 waiting for me to complete. Met Dan somewhere and we ran together. His foot was giving him problems too. So we slowed down together and chatted as we run. Finally we reached the 26km turning point. He stopped while I pushed on. Finally reaching the powergel station. Had one full packet of powergel and water. And after 1km or so, the effect kicked in. Boy I was filled with energy. The kick was there but I forced myself to slow down to conserve the energy. The sun was finally up. But thankfully the cold sea breeze managed to curb the heat from the sun.

And so we hit the road again. By then my knees almost gave way, so I stopped and did a little stretching before running again. As I reached the turn into the national stadium, the cheerleaders were there to cheer us on. One of them shouted that the race was gonna end soon. She shouted that the finishing point was round the corner. And so believing her, I quickened my steps. What corner, the race wasnt even near ending larh! I only realised that when I saw the road markings. By then it was too late, my quads were on the verge of cramping up. So I jogged and walk and stretch at times.

Finally I saw the ferris wheel. The race was almost over. I passed the esplanade and again my quads almost crammed. So I limped and jogged at the same time. Mr "To mark my Birthday!" came and ran with me. We encouraged each other. Finally the last bend to the finishing line was in sight. I picked up my pace and when it was approximately 75m, I sprinted to the finishing line. Boy the feeling of completing my virgin marathon was ecstatic I tell you. Mr " To mark my Birthday!" was just behind me and I thanked him and wished him happy birthday before submitting my Championchip to collect my finisher's medal and finisher's shirt. Me and Dan met up for drinks and went for massage after that to ease the pain on our legs. Both of us were limping all the way I tell you.

I must say after all those long runs that I had and those gruelling 21km and 15km races that I took part, the feeling of finally completing the marathon is great. I've never in my life felt such great satisfaction. I completed the marathon in and estimated time of 5hours. Not too bad for a first timer though. And finally to note, my 2007's New Year Resolution of completing my first marathon is accomplished.

Those Were The Days...

2007-11-22T20:55:00.000+08:00

SEA OPERATION TEAM 2

1st Row: Kester, Sohn, K9, Aaron, Elton, Colin
2nd Row: K10, Gideon, Yongxin, YewMun, Jingming, Jason, Koh Guan
3rd Row: Cao, Nyuk, myself, Benedict, Laihock, GuanKwee, Yongbin

This pic was taken during my platoon chalet. It was also my last few days in camp. Looking at it really brought back memories.

These men went through thick and thin and ruled the sea with me. Coming from all sorts of backgrounds, I got to know them well. They endured my frequent naggings and of course pushups. Though uncooperative at times but nontheless, I protected them like some rare gem. Always covering up for the by left stuff that they did and getting scolded by CSM for their crap. Dunno why I did that. Just thought I had to cos they are my men. It was actually then that I realised "others before self". Never in my life felt like that before though.

Time really flies. It seemed as though it was yesterday that I just entered Changi Defence Squadron. Undergoing horrendous running and swimming regime and endless standby beds. Then came the time I entered BSC to do duty with SEDET 2. In a few months, I was off to SSLC with more running and swimming. And back I was at BSC. RHIBS course was up next. More shit to do with the rooftop on ur shoulders upon promotion. And in no time off I went with my Pink IC back into the civilian world.

Thanks guys for making my NS life such a wonderful time.
Lets RIDE THE WAVES together back in reservist!

After work run...

2007-11-20T21:40:00.000+08:00

From Lorong Ah Soo, to Bowen Secondary, all the way to Jalan Kayu and finally Seletar Camp.

All in all 15km completed.

Damn I love the shagged out feeling.

2 weeks to Standard Chartered. Hopefully I've done enough training for the 42.195km.

Tmr, Speed training =)

Titanic 2 Trailer

2007-11-19T19:00:00.000+08:00

Believe it?
Titanic The Sequel - More amazing video clips are a click away

Run-A-Movie...

2007-11-18T09:00:00.000+08:00

Met up with Dan, Junxian and KayYong for a 8km run at ECP. This charitable run was organized by some church. Had to pay 10bucks for registration. And being typical Singaporean, I just crashed in without paying a single cent.

I must say all those long distance runs after work really made this 8km seemed really short. The run to the turning point seemed slightly longer. Probably due to your state of mind not knowing when the turning point will be. It was relatively faster once you hit the round a bout.

Well I completed the run at a relatively relax pace, say about 85%, without taking breakfast, no stretching or warmup. Timing was satisfying though. I clocked 37mins 12s for 8km.

So if you do the maths, thats about 46mins 30s for 1okm. Not a bad pace though. Of course this isnt the best of all gauges considering the fact that I haven included fatigue and hopefully not, toilet break.

Quite a good motivational run just before Standard Chartered which will be on the 2nd Dec 2007. Hopefully, I will be able to complete the race without stopping in 5hrs or less.

Till then, more runs more run!

Work...

2007-11-08T00:05:00.000+08:00

2 words, eye candy =)

All My Only Dreams

2007-11-08T00:01:00.000+08:00

Powered Pleasure Craft Driving Licence...

2007-11-03T20:22:00.000+08:00

Finally my long awaited powerboat licence!

With only 10 out of 20 points, I got my powerboat licence. I can officially drive a leisure craft! I must say it has been one long wait for it man.

First Boat Test
1) No pre sea check
2) Too slow
3) 2 failed alongside

Overall Result = FAIL

Second Boat Test
1) Went at 1330h instead of 1130h
2) Waited till 1530h before realising we went the wrong time (What a loser!)
3) Went NUH to get MC which cost $160
4) Almost got an injection for trying to chaokeng with a headache

Overall Result = FAIL +++ (look at point 3 and that explains the +++)

Third Boat Test
1) 1 failed and 1 successful man over board drill (9points)
2) Perfect alongside
3) Itchy fingers playing with trottle (1point)
4) Perfect ROR recital
5) Last but not least telling the tester after he signed my passing paper that I drive the RHIBS in the NAVY and seeing his pissed off reaction (he wanted to fail me after hearing that)

Overall Result = PASSED!

On another note,

From
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
New Year 2007

Well my New Year 2007 Resolutions.
1) Finish studying "A" level chem and start on Uni Chem.
2) Get my driving and powerboat licence.
3) Complete a Marathon in 4 hrs without stopping.
4) Save $$$

Well I started with point 1, point 2 is achieved, point 3 can only be achieved on Dec 2nd however 4 hours maybe a lil ambitious so I'll change it to 5hrs; and last but not least point 4 is completed.

I must say this year is pretty fufilling.
After so many years of just listing some new year resolution, I finally did something. And boy it does feel good having achieved something =)

New Balance Real Run 2007...

2007-10-28T16:49:00.000+08:00

Got myself to Changi Exhibition center for the New Balance Real Run.

I must say this must be one of the most challenging run ever in my life. Ran 12km on the road, 1km on trail, 1km on sand and 1km on the runway. My word! This run really fits its slogan "The Ultimate X-Terrain Challenge".

My 15km race got flagged of at 0745H by the president himself. The morning sun just rose and thus the weather was still relatively cool.

The trail was rather shady, having the trees to block out the sunlight. But once we hit the road, the sun's rage almost killed me. The day started to become humid and hot. Turning into Changi Beach was my greatest relief due to the trees until I reached the sand. How hard can 1km of sand run be? For the amount of energy you put in for a running step on the road, you gotta put in twice the energy for the sand. Its was that tough. Every step you take, you either slip or get your foot stucked into the sand. Finally the official shouted "last 2km". Almost there eh? Can't be that hard to complete another 2km since you got the kick and you are nearly there right? How wrong! 2km of pure straight road. Coupled with 32 degrees celsius of sunrays blasting straight at you and your shoes filled with sand from the sand run. That was just HELL. The heat was bad I gotta admit. It almost forced me to walk the last 2km. My head was swelling from the sun's heat. But I ran and ran and ran till last 400m thinking " Yes just straight ahead". Wrong again! The end point was not where we started but at the other side of Changi Exhibition Hall! We had to run around the building. By the time I finished, I was burning hot from head to toe. I downed 2 100 plus and just poured the whole 500ml of water on my head. You can simply imagine how blistering the heat was. It was as good as running at 12noon boy!

But nontheless, compeleting a race definitely has its satisfaction. Moreover it was such a tough race.

081007...

2007-10-21T12:21:00.000+08:00

Driving test.

Heavy rain.

Soaking wet feet.

Lousy examiner.

Quarrel with examiner.

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What the heck.
14 points.

I've got me DRIVING LICENCE!

Japan...

2007-10-05T09:51:00.000+08:00

The trip to Japan was satisfactory.

Japan's not much of a shopping area. Fashion there is really up to date, needless to say their prices there too. Clothes there are meant to be worn ONLY in Japan. If you ever wear their clothes in Singapore, you'll probably get mocked at by every little kid that stares at you and maybe get branded as an Ah Beng or Lian.

Nothing fantastic from the food served though. Besides the usual bento sets, it sushi, sashimi, shushi, sashimi... By the 3rd day of the trip, everyone's pretty much craving for some authentic chinese food. Can you imagine eating the same standard 3 types of meal for 20years of your life?! I really respect the japanese. After 20years of consuming the same types of dishes, the words "OiShii" still manages to be said. Snacks there are so common. Every little snack there is so nicely packaged that it would rip your heart into pieces if you would even tear the wrapping to consume the snack. With 1001 colorful food wrapping designs, majority of the snacks come with only one taste - red bean flavour. And every state you go you see the same type of snack being sold.

Hotels were pretty crammy. No, no. Its not just the hotels I stayed in. EVERY HOTEL in Japan has crammy rooms as told to us by the tour guide. Even their houses are small and squeezy with low ceilings. Its no wonder why Japanese are rather short people. But I must comment on Japanese toilets though. Their toilet seats' got heater, to warm your butts before you take a plonk. They even have sprinkles to clean your butts before you leave the toilet! Mind you thats not just hotel toilets, almost everywhere be it shopping malls or small cafeteria, you'll see the same type of toilet seats.

Cleaniness there is fantastic. Look at Singapore's LongKang water, its murkey and filled with used bottles or trash bags. Japan's LongKang water is crystal clear with ZERO trash. There are living organisms in the water and guess what they are, there are ducks on the surface and carps in the water. Beat that!

Well that more or less sums up my trip from Osaka to Tokyo. For now, its pretty unlikely I'll be travelling back to Japan to tour the other states. All in all, its a nice place to really relax.

For now, its back to train up for my marathon and the upcoming 15km New Balance Real Run. And last but not least prepare to ORD. Hopefully that CSM of mine doesn't create that much of a problem for the ORD personnel.

The Great Pretender...

2007-08-30T18:45:00.000+08:00

Oh yes, I'm the great pretender
Pretending that I'm doing well
My need is such, I pretend too much
I'm lonely but no one can tell

Oh yes, I'm the great pretender
Adrift in a world of my own
I play the game, but to my real shame
You left me to dream all alone

Too real is this feeling of make believe
Too real when I feel what my heart can't conceal

Oh yes, I'm the great pretender
Just laughing and gay like a clown
I seem to be what I'm not, you see
I'm wearing my heart like a crown
Pretending that you're still around

Too real is this feeling of make believe
Too real when I feel what my heart can't conceal

Oh yes, I'm the great pretender
Just laughing and gay like a clown
I seem to be what I'm not, you see
I'm wearing my heart like a crown
Pretending that you're still around

Army Half Marathon 2007

2007-08-29T21:40:00.000+08:00

Rank: 1149/3324

Timing: 02:06:24:24

Woke up pretty early around 3am. Couldn't really sleep. Pre race jitters I reckon. Felt rather confident of finishing the race after all the daily 10km runs in camp. And so me and dan headed down to Marina Madarin Hotel all thanks to his colleague who drove us there. We got changed into our gears and off we were to the race area.

Race started promptly, but the crowd was huge and it took me approximately 5 mins for the first half of the guys to run off before I reach the starting point line where the electronic pad was.

Started my race pretty slow with only the intention of completing the race regardless of the time. And so I jogged pretty slowly enjoy the race view. Its amazing how hard it is to find a person with common interest of runnning amongst your friends, but instead in all these strangers running beside you during your race. Trying to distract my mind of my body, I kept looking at the surrounding old buildings and temples down the road. It was a quick journey down the road and in no time we hit the highway. That was the most horrible part. The highway itself was one hell of a long stretch of road lasting from the NDP parade ground all the way to the start of ECP. Along the way waterpoints were set up, but I tried to resist the consumption of water for fear of stitches and so limit my intake to every 4km to 6km instead of 2km.

Hitting the start of ECP was kind of a relief for me. There as I entered the park, the leading pack were already on their way out of the park. Along the way, many people could be soon making their way towards the exit of the park. And there I was thinking "hey the turning point should be there soon..." Oh that turning point never came for around 20mins later boy. It was one hell of a run just to reach the turning point. And by then the sun had already risen and yet another rare view captured.

The public road was next on the run. Mountbatten road area was pretty quiet in the early morning. As I slowly made my way through the route, the pain in the achilles tendon and knee cap starts to kick in. Slowing down just a bit, I start to distract myself with the surround view. Nothing much there along kallang road though so not much of an effect. Suddenly the quote "the runner in front of me is meant to be overtaken" came to mind and so I kept my eye fixed on my competitors. Trying my best to tell my mind to overtake the everone in front of me. From there I pushed on with on realising the tiredness of my body.

And so I pushed on and on... Till finally the banner "FINISHING POINT" came in sight. Thats when the kick comes in. Pushing myself, I sprinted past the finishing line. Hearing the "beep" on the time recorder gave me such great satisfaction that I thrusted both fists in the air and heaved a sign of relieve that the race was over. Staggering to the 100 Plus points, I quickly down 2 cans of it and ate a banana. For once banana tasted good giving the fact that I never had a liking for bananas. Exchanged my Championchip for my medal and went for a relaxing foot massage. I must say the masseur was pretty skilled. He managed to relax and de-strain my leg muscles in half an hour.

All in all the race was good. Felt good :) Boy I love the super tired and worn out feeling. And now to continue training for my marathon. Hopefully next 21km, I can clock below 2 hrs and put a little more speed in it.

Till then, "THE RUNNER IN FRONT OF ME IS MEANT TO BE OVERTAKEN"

Geering Up for AHM 2007...

2007-08-13T16:04:00.000+08:00

Ran 7km this morning.

Swam 1km in the afternoon.

I must say those 10km runs in camp made 7km felt rather easy. And all those weights training using sand filled 2T bottles made swimming so much easier. I swam the whole 1km using free style with little fatigue on my legs and arms. I feel so much fitter now.

Hopefully I can complete 21km in 2 and a half hours without stopping.

Till that time comes, its more 10km runs in camp...

Updates...

2007-07-27T16:41:00.000+08:00

Ok I haven been updating for quite a while. Lots happened.

Firstly, I failed my boat test. Damn what a waste of 52 bucks just like that. The guy failed me cos I was moving too slow! Over cautious killed me. Wait till I show that tester of mine how fast I drive in camp. Darn. I didnt did much pre sea check and managed to choke up quite a bit of points even before i slipped off. Moreover its pretty hard controlling one trottle. Guess I need more practice. Gotta practice in camp using the two trottles at the same time. More pre sea checks!

Secondly, all the sergeants got knocked down by CSM 120 times consecutively. Not that we're complaining. But whoa that was one hell of a 120 push ups at a go. What sucked was when CSM checked the men's attire, for every mistake found, he told the men to tell the sergeants to carry on another 20. That was horrendous. All the sergeants' arm went numb after that. Sadly the men werent even appreciative of all the welfare and uncooperative. They couldnt even be bothered to apologize for the crap that they gave. So I guess we gotta go hard on them. Like it or not, play time is over.

Did a little car practice with De Souza's auto car everyday in camp. I must say its like an arcade. Its so much more easier to drive as compared to a manual car. Guess I'm a lazy driver. I managed to reverse and park my car! Hahaha.. But till I do that with a manual car, its pretty hard to say if i could pass the test in october.

Did some running in camp during 7-D, ran around 30km. Not a bad start for Army Half Marathon. Now I just gotta get myself to find that damn application form. And with a little more training, Standard Chartered Marathon will be within reach.

Well secured my weekend this week. Thats nice =) . A good few days for me to sleep and recuperate from that bothersome flu.

Ciaoz~

Can't Give You Anything (But my love)

2007-07-04T18:08:00.000+08:00

SAF Day Parade 2007...

2007-07-02T12:34:00.000+08:00

STUN BATON
*20" Long - Wrist Strap - Rubber Handle
*500,000 Volts - Pro Rated For Law Enforcement
*Powerful, this stun baton uses two 9-volt Batteries
*It can also be used as a bludgeon weapon
*Full 6" shaft discharge
*Take Down Time .75 of a second
*500,000 Volts

Carried one of these yesterday while doing my security duties at SAFTI. I must say with only 2 9V batts, this little stick here could charge up to 500,000V of elctricity. Upon zapping it, it will cause muscle contraction and spasm and making it numb for hours.

Bottom line, don't ever mess with security forces cause we might just be zapping you till ya get high!

Platoon Sergeant's Job Scope...

2007-06-19T21:29:00.000+08:00

A Platoon Sergeant, judging by the name itself is fully in charge of a platoon. He handles administrative work such as sending parade states, settling leave applications and deployment, replying to important mails sent out by the upper management and maintaining a certain level of discipline in the platoon. His work also involves being the link between the man and the officers. Last but not least, he works together with his men be it duties or fatigue work.

Please do take note. PS doesnt stand for Platoon Servant. I am F****** not ur servant. Never freaking throw me your outside life stuff which happens to interfere with ur training or duty and expect me to settle all these nonsense for you. If you want to find a freaking replacement for duty, do it yourself. And if you can't find one, then suck it up cancel your freaking arrangement out in that bloody civilian world of yours if not I will use my POWER and make you do so. Bloody hell, I'm flooded with a shitload of work from all sorts of people. Before I blow my top, you guys better know your limit. If not when all hell breaks lose, you all will just die. And I mean every single word I say.

Water Spouts...

2007-06-12T22:49:00.000+08:00

Caught a glimpse of 4 water spouts this morning. Was out at sea when i noticed 3 water spouts heading towards my craft. Quite facinating though. We wanted to drive nearer to them and see how it was like to be in the midst of all 3 but it was relatively too far. So we proceeded back to pontoon. Along the way, as our eyes were hooked onto the 3 waterspouts that were in the distance, i felt a sudden cold wind. I looked up, and hey! Another one was about to form directly above us. How cool! But due to safety issues we proceed back quickly to alongside. There on the pontoon everyone was glued to the magnificent view of the formation of a water sprout just outside the mouth of basin. The clouds started to form a tunnel like shape that of a tornado due to the wind and water started rising from the sea surface. Only one word to describe this AWESOME! I would have captured a footage of it if I had brought the camera along. But hey! When people say "i caught a glimpse of a water spout", I could boast "Hey i was in one!"

Double D-ing AGAIN...

Full throttle ahead!

2007-06-05T15:59:00.000+08:00

If there is one thing I've got that you don't have, that is the licence to speed.

Updates...

2007-06-04T22:51:00.000+08:00

Its been a while since I've updated. Lots of stuff happened.

1) Passed my Advance Theory
2) Passed my Powered Pleasure Craft Driving Licence Theory

Yet another inch forward to getting my driving and boating licence. And in no time, I will secure my first 2 new year resolutions. Well done =)

Camp life sucks. 7-day duty in camp is gonna be pure mental torture despite those additional welfare cum entertainment items. But looking on the bright side, all those uncertainty during standby week will be all gone. BUT, lesser bookouts. Within 2 weeks in camp, my unit will only get to book out 2.5 days. Thats like 1.25 lesser than normal infantry unit. Too bad, in the army context "lan lan suck thumb", command descision is final.

Now its 5more months till 04/11/07 when the light will beam straight at my face from the sky above with voices echoing from the far horizon saying "its time, its time for you to go." And with that I will follow the voice where it leads me to, to retrieve what I've given up 1year and 10mths ago. And there will be people all aroung me in envy. This is how the counter lady will address me,"Good morning MR Lin, its ready." As I take what I've yearned for a long time into my palms, I will echoe these words like as though they will last through eternity.

Till then, those bothersome dark clouds still hinder the beam of light into its path onto my face. But its okay, soon it will be bright and sunny. Soon...

Arctic Monkeys - Mardy Bum

2007-05-18T21:25:00.000+08:00

Lightens up the mood...

IMDEX ASIA

2007-05-16T17:14:00.001+08:00

Imdex Asia is here.

One word "BUSY"

Stupid upper management. Once again, officers with no brains. What more can I say. Imagine one person doing the job of 3 people at 3 different locations at 3 different but consecutive timings. I've got maximum manpower of lets say 10 and you demand me to have manpower of 30. Where in the world do you expect me to squeeze out the other 20 souls? There is no more manpower for you to use already and yet you want us to fish out extra personnel to do redundant work which the 10 person is able to handle! I seriously cannot believe it. And when we highlighted possible solutions to you like taking some guys back from their courses that they are attending which could be arranged, you refused to listen to us and go on with ur decision. For crying out loud if u do not know the damn strength of ur stupid unit, don't act as though ur damn smart and open so many stupid stations! You could hire manpower from other bases for past events why can't you do it now?

And NEVER use your rank to push us to the limit. Just because we lack the manpower, and you want us to help out, just say so. Don't scrutinize and find a small minor mistake and confine the whole lot saying our discipline is not up to standard but in actual fact you just need us to stay in to make up the stupid numbers which you lack to foresee or should I say you DONT even know from the start.

In camp there is a saying "Salute is given with utmost respect", however "Respect is given to only those who EARN it"

2 words to you damn upper management "FOXTROT YANKEE".

Life...

2007-05-04T09:55:00.001+08:00

YOUR REPORT CARD:
Category	Grade
Love	B
Friends and Family	A
Body	A+
Mind	A
Finance / Career	C
Your Life's Average Grade: A
'What is your Life Grade?' at QuizGalaxy.com

IPPT...

2007-04-28T00:47:00.000+08:00

Pull Ups - 12
Sit Ups - 40
Shuttle Run - 9.3s
Standing Broad Jump - 239cm
2.4km Run - 10.15mins

SILVER.

Endorse?
Hell NO!

Must run faster...

Mugging...

2007-04-20T22:11:00.000+08:00

Been in the state of mugging mode since last week. Mugged criminal law and SAF Act Chapter 295 like mad for fear of failing the test but nontheless, I passed it with so called flying colors larh. 88% =)

Next up on my mugging list, Powered Pleasure Craft Driving Licence (PPCDL) and advance theory. Gosh PPCDL's theory is madness larh. There's like 150 A4 pages with word size as small as size 7. Imagine the amount of content man. My last such encounter with so much content was in JC's biology text man. Scaryy... I dunnoe how I'm gonna get through this amount of crap. Haiz just gotta mugg it hard I guess.

After all I'm the GOD of Mugger!

Muggin-

Misses...

2007-04-17T19:30:00.000+08:00

Being on course sucks big time.

I miss doing duty with SEDET 2. (shocking to hear that from a nsf eh!)

I miss driving the RHIBs.

I miss cheking my OA card for stupid mails like "SAF OFFER!,Chalet bunglows at cheaper rate!, Free entry to Zouk for Specialist Party!" this sort of crap; and of course the serious mails.

I miss camp!

Its freaking ex to travel to and fro Clementi camp. I literally spent like 20bucks on transportation already. Plus ocassional canteen breaks which accounts for like 15bucks. Its expensive going on course larh. SAF should cover transportation fees man. You're sending me on course and expecting me to pay!!! Its like asking me to go for range and not giving me a rifle! Nonsense larh.

Oh I had my first driving lesson yesterday night. It was sort of a last minute thing. Started with the basics. How to start off and stop. Still okie. I stalled 3 times if not for that guy's yaking. Still raw i guess, need lots of practice. Anyone willing to lend me a manual car for practice? Gotta look for Mr Simpson in camp to teach me how to drive better with the 1.5tonner! hahahah. We agreed that if he were to teach me driving, I'll teach him to drive the RHIBs. Darn drivings hard.

Anyway, I'm one step closer to getting both my powerboat and driving licence. Hurrah to my new year resolution. =)

Just Study LAW...

2007-04-14T13:28:00.000+08:00

Its been one week of pure mental torture.

1) Military Law (SAF Act Chapter 295)
2) Penal Codes (also a form or Law)
3) Civil Law
4) Rights of a soldier and police officer which are governed by Law (duh!)
5) CPC

Yes thats the amount of info I've been absorbing for the past week as I attended this course. Laws are simple, but hard to understand. My god, thank god I'm not taking law in university. Imagine racking ur brains out to understand a simple 1 liner law! Here's an example...

Penal Code Chapter 224 Section442. Whoever commits criminal trespass by entering into, or remaining in, any building, tent or vessel used as a human dwelling, or any building used as a place for worship or as a place for the custody of property, is said to commit “house-trespass”.

Simple to understand? So what happens if the couple of this house is quarreling and somehow a police officer notices it and ENTERS the house to stop the quarrel? Is he trespassing? Can the couple sue the police officer?
Answer: NO
Why? : Cos he is entering the house in order to stop a quarrel which he SUSPECTS might escalate to a fight. He is indirectly trying to prevent something grevious from happening. And according to the LAW, he is protected by Chapter 305D Section 17 which states "No suit or other legal proceedings shall lie personally against any member, officer or employee of the Agency or any other person acting under the direction of the Agency for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in the execution or purported execution of this Act or any other written law." Also known as the law of good faith.

This also leads us to another law which indirectly will lead us to another and another. My goodness. And there's the difference with culpable homicide and murder and more...

Well here's what I deemed as the most important law of all.

Right of private defence(Chapter 224,Section 96-106).

Nothing done in private defence is an offence.
96. Nothing is an offence which is done in the exercise of the right of private defence.

Right of private defence of the body and of property.
97. Every person has a right, subject to the restrictions contained in section 99, to defend —

(a) his own body, and the body of any other person, against any offence affecting the human body;

(b) the property, whether movable or immovable, of himself or of any other person, against any act which is an offence falling under the definition of theft, robbery, mischief or criminal trespass, or which is an attempt to commit theft, robbery, mischief or criminal trespass.

Right of private defence against the act of a person of unsound mind.
98. When an act, which would otherwise be a certain offence, is not that offence, by reason of the youth, the want of maturity of understanding, the unsoundness of mind, or the intoxication of the person doing that act, or by reason of any misconception on the part of that person, every person has the same right of private defence against that act which he would have if the act were that offence.

Illustrations
(a) Z, under the influence of madness, attempts to kill A. Z is guilty of no offence. But A has the same right of private defence which he would have if Z were sane.

(b) A enters, by night, a house which he is legally entitled to enter. Z, in good faith, taking A for a housebreaker, attacks A. Here Z, by attacking A under this misconception, commits no offence. But A has the same right of private defence against Z, which he would have if Z were not acting under that misconception.

Acts against which there is no right of private defence.
99. —(1) There is no right of private defence against an act which does not reasonably cause the apprehension of death or of grievous hurt, if done, or attempted to be done, by a public servant acting in good faith under colour of his office, though that act may not be strictly justifiable by law.

(2) There is no right of private defence against an act which does not reasonably cause the apprehension of death or of grievous hurt, if done, or attempted to be done, by the direction of a public servant acting in good faith under colour of his office, though that direction may not be strictly justifiable by law.

(3) There is no right of private defence in cases in which there is time to have recourse to the protection of the public authorities.

Extent to which the right may be exercised.
(4) The right of private defence in no case extends to the inflicting of more harm than it is necessary to inflict for the purpose of defence.

Explanation 1.
A person is not deprived of the right of private defence against an act done, or attempted to be done, by a public servant, as such, unless he knows, or has reason to believe, that the person doing the act is such public servant.

Explanation 2.
A person is not deprived of the right of private defence against an act done, or attempted to be done, by the direction of a public servant, unless he knows, or has reason to believe, that the person doing the act is acting by such direction; or unless such person states the authority under which he acts, or, if he has authority in writing, unless he produces such authority, if demanded.

When the right of private defence of the body extends to causing death.
100. The right of private defence of the body extends, under the restrictions mentioned in section 99, to the voluntary causing of death or of any other harm to the assailant, if the offence which occasions the exercise of the right is of any of the following descriptions:

(a) such an assault as may reasonably cause the apprehension that death will otherwise be the consequence of such assault;

(b) such an assault as may reasonably cause the apprehension that grievous hurt will otherwise be the consequence of such assault;

(c) an assault with the intention of committing rape;

(d) an assault with the intention of gratifying unnatural lust;

(e) an assault with the intention of kidnapping or abducting;

(f) an assault with the intention of wrongfully confining a person, under circumstances which may reasonably cause him to apprehend that he will be unable to have recourse to the public authorities for his release.

When such right extends to causing any harm other than death.
101. If the offence is not of any of the descriptions enumerated in section 100, the right of private defence of the body does not extend to the voluntary causing of death to the assailant, but does extend, under the restrictions mentioned in section 99, to the voluntary causing to the assailant of any harm other than death.

Commencement and continuance of the right of private defence of the body.
102. The right of private defence of the body commences as soon as a reasonable apprehension of danger to the body arises from an attempt or threat to commit the offence, though the offence may not have been committed; and it continues as long as such apprehension of danger to the body continues.

When the right of private defence of property extends to causing death.
103. The right of private defence of property extends, under the restrictions mentioned in section 99, to the voluntary causing of death or of any other harm to the wrongdoer, if the offence, the committing of which, or the attempting to commit which, occasions the exercise of the right, is an offence of any of the following descriptions:

(a) robbery;

(b) house-breaking by night;

(c) mischief by fire committed on any building, tent or vessel, which building, tent or vessel is used as a human dwelling, or as a place for the custody of property;

(d) theft, mischief or house-trespass, under such circumstances as may reasonably cause apprehension that death or grievous hurt will be the consequence, if such right of private defence is not exercised.

When such right extends to causing any harm other than death.
104. If the offence, the committing of which, or the attempting to commit which, occasions the exercise of the right of private defence, is theft, mischief, or criminal trespass, not of any of the descriptions enumerated in section 103, that right does not extend to the voluntary causing of death, but does extend, subject to the restrictions mentioned in section 99, to the voluntary causing to the wrongdoer of any harm other than death.

Commencement and continuance of the right of private defence of property.
105. —(1) The right of private defence of property commences when a reasonable apprehension of danger to the property commences.

(2) The right of private defence of property against theft continues till the offender has effected his retreat with the property, or till the assistance of the public authorities is obtained, or till the property has been recovered.

(3) The right of private defence of property against robbery continues as long as the offender causes or attempts to cause to any person death or hurt or wrongful restraint, or as long as the fear of instant death or of instant hurt or of instant personal restraint continues.

(4) The right of private defence of property against criminal trespass or mischief, continues as long as the offender continues in the commission of criminal trespass or mischief.

(5) The right of private defence of property against house-breaking by night continues as long as house-trespass which has been begun by such house-breaking continues.

Right of private defence against a deadly assault when there is risk of harm to an innocent person.
106. If, in the exercise of the right of private defence against an assault which reasonably causes the apprehension of death, the defender is so situated that he cannot effectually exercise that right without risk of harm to an innocent person, his right of private defence extends to the running of that risk.

Illustration
A is attacked by a mob who attempt to murder him. He cannot effectually exercise his right of private defence without firing on the mob, and he cannot fire without risk of harming young children who are mingled with the mob. A commits no offence if by so firing he harms any of the children.

For more info - http://statutes.agc.gov.sg/

Well, all i can say is Law is tough, but very interesting. If my grades were much better couple the fact of better command of english, I wouldn't mind taking law. Key word here is "IF".

RSN Athletic Heats...

2007-03-30T17:12:00.000+08:00

I ran 100m.

12.81s

Ok timing i guess, judging by the fact i slowed down near the 50m mark due to a weird feeling in the leg and haven sprinted since dunnoe how many donkey years ago.

Got through to finals though.

Can do better.

Finals on Monday. 100m + 4x100m.

Tired-

PROMOTION!

2007-03-29T19:48:00.000+08:00

With effect of 04/04/2007, Wednesday,

3SG LIN YUEHONG will be promoted to 2SG LIN YUEHONG.

With effect of 30/04/2007, Monday,

2SG LIN YUEHONG will take over as Platoon Sergeant of Sedet 2.

THOUGHTS

1)Hello Rooftop =)

2)Hello MORE saikang =(

One Step Closer...

2007-03-26T23:13:00.000+08:00

Well I must say year 2007 seems like a relatively ok year. Looking back on the New Year resolutions I've made, it seems as most of em' made progress.

1) Started on Driving.
2) Going for medical check up for my Powerboat licence
3) Train for IPPT gold.

I must say these 3 made tremendous improvement. -Satisfied-

I didn't run for a week. Just went for a slow jog just now. I must say my fitness dropped horribly. I was physically and mentally exhausted. I couldn't even complete a normal 5km run. Haiz time to wake up a bit. Kept giving excuses that I'm very very busy (no doubt). But looking back, I think a better time management should do the work. Was watching youtube just a while ago. I must say I'm pretty impressed at the way the US Navy Seals train. Here's the qualification to train as a Seal.

II. SEAL PST

a. 500-yard swim using breast and/or sidestroke in under 12 minutes and 30 seconds

10-minute rest

b. Perform a minimum of 42 push-ups in 2 minutes

2-minute rest

c. Perform a minimum of 50 sit-ups in 2 minutes

2-minute rest

d. Perform a minimum of 6 pull-ups (no time limit)

10-minute rest

e. Run 1 ½ miles wearing boots and long pants in under 11 minutes and 30 seconds

Seems like this shit aint for any tom dick or harry. Just feeling a little weird. After seeing the video, it sort of spurred me on to train harder. To run faster, swim faster and workout to exceed my limit. I reckon its a good thing. Now instead of IPPT gold, I think i wanna aim for NDU IPPT Gold.

Nonsense...

2007-03-13T19:38:00.000+08:00

WWIII...

2007-03-09T15:19:00.000+08:00

I'm back. Lots of stuff happen. Undoubtly bad stuff larh. Where else can bad stuff happen? Sigh.

Everyone is fighting. Everyone is fighting hard. Everyone is fighting real bad for it NOT to happen. I seriously hate the upper management now. Making decisions on their own without consulting us. Then making hasty generalisation, no or should i say making decision straight and lying without blinking their eyes. Insensitive and self centred these people are. Especially the one with the appointment that starts with a big fat "O" and ends with a "C" which stands for cockanaden. Selfish. So me and Kian jump the chain and went straight to our boss and told him lots of stuff he should know and how ungrateful the workers felt and the morale of the guys. Hopefully that will be our first step to "ge ming".

Its WAR now.
NO MERCY.

Welcome To The Black Parade

2007-02-16T20:27:00.000+08:00

Changes...

2007-02-16T20:02:00.000+08:00

Whole company got comfined.

Good - Discipline improved
Bad - Low Morale.

For every good thing that comes, it is always repaid with something bad. Thats what you learn and get in the SAF. You either fight for your rights or just suck it up like a man. Like wad CSM said, tough times will pass. The only question is when?

How i envy those who just ORDed. No such nonsense for them. Or even those who will be ORDing soon, these tough times for them won't last that long. Soon they won't follow the platoon and will be out of this camp in no time. What about me? 9more months. It seems as though I entered the army just yesterday. One year plus and its count down for me to ORD this November. The more I look at it, the more time tends to slow donw. I guess I shouldnt think about it so often. Maybe then my time will come faster.

Had Chinese New Year celebration in camp today. Lau Yu Sheng was pretty fun. Instead of wishing for the usual health and prosperity, our platoon were saying these as we were mixing the ingrediants "no confinement", "more bookouts", "unlimited nightsoff". Hahahahah and of cos we wished Kian wouldnt be so smelly (inside joke). Thats the kind of wishes you get if one's in the SAF. Played Charades, ate dinner and of cos drank some beer. We left after collecting our share of mandarine oranges. How I'd wish they gave us offs instead of oranges hahaha. But thats impossible.

Master Wilson u ass! U saw me coming towards ur car to try to hitch a ride out. You pretended not to see me and drove off! Wah lau, to think i help u settle so many stuff without asking for offs larh! Grrrrr, tmr i settle with u! hahaha..

My Chemical Romance - Welcome To The Black Parade.

AWESOME

Goodbye...

2007-02-10T16:01:00.000+08:00

Taupok!

2007-01-30T14:27:00.000+08:00

Went back to camp after my birthday break. Was pretty touched when the guys surprised me with a birthday cake while I was giving mounting brief. Colin came out with a chocolate walnut cake with 2 long lit candles on it. Everyone started singing me a birthday song. Thanks guys. And soon the whole company knew it was my birthday. Everyone came to wish me a happy birthday. Thanks guys. You made my birthday really memorable.

At nite, we had hot plate in camp. Everyone bought their fair share of food. 2ltJunrong and 2ltJingMing came to join in the fun. They brought pizzas for everyone! The food was really good. Everyone put their culinary skills to the test and tasted our own creations of weird food hahaha. And soon the time came. They pulled me into the bunk and gave me my birthday taupok. So bloody ruthless man! First taupok. Then they held my hands and legs down and threw ice cubes into my pants and shirt! Damn was it cold! But it was memorable larh. My very first taupok in camp. Normally the guys wouldnt dare to taupok me but this time I sort of let them have their way larh! hahha dun spoil sport..

Well just finished the heats for Fleet track meet. Qualified for 100m finals and 4x100m finals. Got 3rd for triple jump *Yay*. I swear I must beat that damn captain. He freaking made the team manager take my friend out so that he can run man. What the hell. He thinks he is so damn good. He ran around 29s for 200m. K larh he trashed most of the guys but he's gonna get hell form me. I'm making sure he doesnt get into the 4x100m team. Worst still he kept staring at me when i train and warmup for my races like as though he has sth against me. Maybe its just me. But boy he's gonna get it real bad!

-sore legs-

I'm Back..

2007-01-26T08:49:00.000+08:00

Well, Its been a long long time since I've updated.

Had class gathering at Johnny's place. Met up with Dan and Johnny before heading to the Aussie Uni open house and gathered some uni stuff. I must say getting into a good uni in Aussie ain't easy. Look at my grades, its totally crap larh. My cockster friend who ain't really good at studying went to England to have his A'Levels scored straight As larh and got into Medicine. He told me their A'levels standard is way lower than Spore and what they studied at A'levels is much almost the same as O'levels. No wonder he did so well. So did my other friend who went with him. If only I did the same thing. Maybe my life would be much different now, doing the course I want. Like I said I've been pretty "suay" when it comes to my education and getting what I want no matter how much effort I put into them. But I perservere and thats what's important. Cos i like to proof people and god wrong. Food at Johnny's house was great. Lots of alcohol to drown my sorrows hahaha. The guys even surprised me with an early Birthday cake! Thanks guys really appreciate it.

Had 7km run. Got third placing overall. My timing of 27.34mins wasn't too bad. I'm quite satisfied with it. I must say I gave my 100% effort, but still lost to deroose. That nutcase is seriously damn fast larh. He finished 1min and 30s infront of me. No matter how much i pushed, he pushed more. And i must say it was indeed a good race.

Saikang gets more and more these day. Especially with the new CO, lots of changes are going to happen. And boy many ain't gonna like it. Been trying to keep myself busy with all these saikang to keep my mind off an issue. Its working but not for long. Oh wells...

Hmmmm should i take part in Navy Biathlon 2007?

Not Just Another Day In Camp...

2007-01-11T17:00:00.000+08:00

Another day in camp you might say? Had new CO squadron run this morning. Here's what he made us do.

1) Stretching
2) Spider pushups x12
3) Normal pushups x 12
4) Diamond pushups x12
5) 6 wide pull ups
6) 6 closegrip pull ups
7) 4 normal pull ups + 2 pulls which we had to pause half way b4 going fully up
8) 3 normal pull ups + 3 pulls which we had to pause half way b4 going fully up
9) 20 situps
10) 20 crunches
11) 12 half crunch to the right
12) 12 half crunch to the left
13) Flutter kicks 20 counts of 4
14) Half an hour of slow jog
15) Warm down

Mind you guys there was no rest in between all the workouts and it was Cat2 and raining heavily. Imagine how tough that was. Well all i can say is we expect more hell to come. Well thats what you have when you have a CO who is NDU trained. Worst still he is a US Navy Seal. He even said during warm down that sea people will have tougher training. We will have to learn lifeguard skills and learn how to swim and swim and swim and swim till we puke. Madness. Training will be tough I reckon, but it will be fun. Sadistic for me to say this but yeah I like very tough and challenging workouts.

Screwed the guys for being late then settled lots of admin stuff. Made the guys cleaned their bunks which was in a totally horrendous state. Did this and that and this and that. Lots of stuff and shit to do. But what the hell larh. And so here I am at home. Feeling really bored. Dunnoe what to do. Decided to slack at home. Been wanting to check my pay but got hindered by the stupid rain. Heard the 3SG pay's in. Hopefully they didn't smoke me.

I need to borrow a pair of spikes!
Trackkers anyone?

New Year 2007

2007-01-10T18:56:00.000+08:00

Happy New Year to All.

New year eve was spent in camp. Which only meant one thing. I crossed over to the new year in camp. It was indeed a new experience rather than going out with the usual friends and family members to sentosa to countdown. During the last few seconds of 2006, YewMun was on the phone with his girlfriend and was telling us how many seconds more to countdown. When the clock struck 12MN, the most amazing thing happened. All the ships out in the sea fired flares up into the sky. The most facinating thing is that the flares were fired all at the same time, so synchronised. At the same time, SAF Yatch club went up in bright sparks and flames. It literally lit up the whole area. All the yatches, were all "on flames" not literally of course. The sky too was lit with fireworks from Suntec area and Batam. Only one word to describe the moment-BEAUTIFUL. The only person who actually slept through the new year was Jeremy. Thus in order to punish him we decided to do something illegal. Upon the count on 3, we rushed into the bunk and shouted like mad dogs before one by one everyone pounced on him. Till the last person was on Jeremy, everyone just said "HAPPY NEW YEAR JEREMY!" hahahaha. Hows that from the usual taupok Jeremy!

After booking out, I went out with my BMT mates. Headed to Fish and Co for some high class sea food. Food was good and cheap. Ordered lots of stuff and shared among all of us so that we could have different variety of food. Paid about 20 bucks in the end. Not too bad. Walked around and took some pictures after that. Its really been a long time since I met these guys. All of em are posted to units all around Singapore. Yannicks-field engineer, Chris-SAF band, Heng and Darren- 3SG and 2Sg in 3SIR, WanNok-3SG in Guards, Qiling-signaller in Airforce and me-3Sg SeaSoldier. For the rest who didnt go, ZhongYan-3SG armour, Nigel and Josh-3SGs CBRE, ZhengJie-Pilot, Benjamin-6SIRand Kaiyang-3SG 6SIR. All of us went to units all over Singapore. But we came from the one and only one 06/01 Orion Platoon 1 Section2.

New Year celebrations were great. But it lacked something. I guess only I know what it is.

Well my New Year 2007 Resolutions.
1) Finish studying "A" level chem and start on Uni Chem.
2) Get my driving and powerboat licence.
3) Complete a Marathon in 5 hrs without stopping.
4) Save $$$.

Well, I've been testing out my new shoes and getting used to it. I must say it felt weird at the start but damn its so comfy. With this pair of shoes, I will make my 3rd new year resolution come true. Ran about 20km with it already. I must say this pair of shoes is really worth my money. Good buy! But damn I guess i must cut down on doing weight. I gained 400g from one week of doing weights larh! I must get lighter to run faster.

Oh a Navy track and field meet came up. Haiz I couldn't resist the temptation. I signed up for 100m and 200m. Looking at the registration form really brought back lots of memories from my track days in SJI. All though I didn't get to run in competitions much due to SJI having too many top athletes, but it was indeed an enjoyable experience and time running with them. Still remember the first time I went for training, warm up was like 2.4km! I almost couldn't take it. Than came sprints, hurdles macdonald's run and Coach Russel from Australia with his track camp. Wonderful times. Then education time with Mr Rainer Paul, now head coach of Singapore Sports School. Thats where I learnt alot about running. Runnning and sprinting isnt that simple itself. Theres lots to focus on like your technique. How high you lift your leg, bending your body forward, proper stretching make a difference to your run. I even learnt the various type of stretching- basic, calistenic (dunnoe if its spelt correctly) and dynamics. It was indeed a learning experience. And of cos the time we laugh and cry during competitions. And the most importantly the friendships forged. People like Phang, Justin, Nonis, Vicki, KeatLoon, Salman, Boon, ChunXiang, Murali, Hakeem and who can forget Krishnan and many more made life in track memorable.

Lots to reflect for the New Year I guess.

To someone
why take SOOO Long
-Reply Email?-

Haitus for a while cos stupid blogger is switching from dunnoe wad form to another. my posts cant be published. HELP!

2007-01-05T08:53:00.000+08:00

hello...

Wet day in camp...

2006-12-29T10:36:00.000+08:00

Yes its gonna be a wet wet wet New Year they say. So gym it was since it was Cat1. And of course who could resist stepping on the weighing scale. Yeap. Lost weight AGAIN! Now I'm 66.6kg. Lost another 1kg. Must be due to the intensive 10km runs I've been doing. Every 10km I ran, I took down the timings. Here they are...

1st 10km 43.08mins
2nd 10km 41.08mins
3rd 10km 42.o8mins
4th 10km 41.08mins
5th 10km 40.01mins

Not bad for starters I guess.

Oh back to gym session. Started with a 2.4km run on the treadmill. Another shocking yet happy encounter. I ran 2.4km in 10.20mins. And it was at a rather relaxed pace. After which it was weights weights weights and more weights for the next 45mins. Did a few crunches and pushups and ended the session with stretching.

Its amazing how I could smoke through the gym guys with a T-shirt and said that was my towel. Oh wells.

Went back to bunk. Showered and MUG! Yeah I re-studied my Chemistry. Since I'm going to take Chemistry in NTU might as well do a little revision first. Then studied a little basic theory. Yes basic theory. I thought since I could drive a boat, its time to learn to drive something much more practical to use - CAR.

Settled some admin stuff before heading home. I've got my card! Which means more "sai-kang" to do. But what the heck. It'll be interesting...

SHOPPING later...

Mizuno Men's Wave Alchemy 6

2006-12-27T16:03:00.000+08:00

The Mizuno Wave Alchemy 6 running shoe offers control, cushioning, transition and comfort for the runner with medium to low, flexible arches. AIRmesh™ upper provides the utmost in breathability and comfort. AP midsole adds lightweight, responsive, yet durable cushioning. SmoothRide™ engineered, composite double fan wave provides the perfect blend of control and cushioning while offering an unsurpassed ride. VS-T™ shock absorbing cushioning compound in the heel. Mizuno Intercool™ full-length midsole ventilation system reduces heat and humidity build-up inside the shoe. X10™ carbon rubber in the heel allows for longer wear in high impact areas and supplements traction at heel strike. SmoothRide™ engineered combination solid rubber/blown rubber forefoot outsole design for cushioning, flexibility and durability. Wt. 11.8 oz.

Well, its MINE now.

Christmas Eve...

2006-12-26T18:36:00.000+08:00

Went out with the class on Christmas Eve to have lunch. From 12 people attendence, it slowly dropped to 7. Luckily for the prescence of Yee Kiat, who made up the numbers. Went to Sizzler for lunch. Had some apricot sauce filled chicken; and half a steak and ribs which I shared with Daniel. Then off we were for the free flow of salad at the salad bar. The food was great.

Headed off to Orchard afterwards. Some of us just walked around. We paid a visit to Amelia who's working at DFS selling tea. Yeah. Met up with Yvonne and walked around more. Afterwhich I left for dinner with my uncle and some of my cousins. And again gorge myself with more food. Think I gain back the 1kg I just lost. Oh wells. What the heck larh.

Another sad sad Christmas for me...

Fast and Furious Hokkien Drift

2006-12-18T11:27:00.000+08:00

Saw this on youtube. Funny.

Nativity...

2006-12-18T10:43:00.000+08:00

Went out yesterday with my aunt's family for dinner. Well she sort of guessed that me and my sis were bored at home so she invited us out for dinner yeah. Had lots to eat. But felt really bad to make em spend so much cash on us.

Caught the movie Nativity. My aunt said watching the movie might get us into the Christmas spirit. Oh well. The movie was enriching. Learnt lots of stuff from the movie. You'd be surprise the no. of people who caught the show. Though its like slightly more than 10, but hey, its Toa Payoh movie theatre. 10 movie goers's considered alot for 'em. I'm still quite surprised they're surviving after so many years. Yeahh. Well next time if any movie premier tickets is sold out. COME TO TOA PAYOH CINEMA. You'd get house seats here I tell ya.

Well basically, its more or less an unproductive leave. Did nothing much except settle admin stuff for deployment. So much to do. What sort of leave is spent doing work! Haiz. Come to think of it, everytime I book out, I'd just stay at home. Do nothing. At most go for a jog around the estate. Besides that just sit in front of the com and stone. Unlike the past. Haiz. Feeling rather low now...

Right here waiting for you - Richard Marx

Ocean's apart day after day
And I slowly go insane
I hear your voice on the line
But it doesn't stop the pain
If I see you next to never
How can we say forever

Wherever you go
Whatever you do
I will be right here waiting for you
Whatever it takes
Or how my heart breaks
I will be right here waiting for you

I took for granted, all the times
That I thought would last somehow
I hear the laughter, I taste the tears
But I can't get near you now
Oh, can't you see it baby
You've got me going crazy

Repeat chorus

I wonder how we can survive
This romance
But in the end if I'm with you
I'll take the chance
Oh, can't you see it baby
You've got me going crazy

Repeat chorus

-A song...

Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIBS) Course...

2006-12-16T20:06:00.000+08:00

I went for RHIBS Course!
I Passed!
I am a CERTIFIED coxswain!
WOOO HOOO!
Vrooooom Vrooooom!

Quite weird.
I learn to drive a boat before learning how to drive a car!
I went for practical first before even passing my basic theory for rules of the sea.

WHAT THE HECK!
The first motor "vehicle" I can drive!

Bad news
I'm sunburnt!

Goodnews
I'm on leave. DATE ME!

Officially a 3rd Sergeant...

2006-12-02T14:31:00.000+08:00

Finally on Tuesday, I'm officially a 3rd Sergeant. SWO broke the GOOD news to us. After a hard fought battle with Mindef. We are officially recognised as 3rd Sergeants specialised in POI. NO LOCAL PROMOTION at all for those already coporals or lance coporals! Hmmmm been thinking if SISPEC stands for School of Infantry Specialist, than CNTB should be named School of Protection of Installation Specialist SPIS. Hahahaha.. what the heck!

Went back to CNB later on to unpack some of my stuff. Then headed to Army Market to get my rank sew on my No. 4 and No.3 damn cost me 20bucks. What a freaking rip off larh! Could have gotten it done cheaper at camp but the auntie ain't around.

The next 2 days were off given by SWO. Took this time to seriously rest. I fell sick with slight fever. Lucky it was after the course. Went back to camp on friday. Did some admin stuff. Jordan Hanwei and Wesley weren't around so I took charge. Went to stadium to do some supporting and managed to pui4 with 2ic to let us off early. The match ended at 1020 larh! So we left at 11. Goodie! Get to catch up on sleep and rest.

Was suppose to go back camp today for activation but all thanks to Plt3 which had full strength, I secured another weekend!

Carl Lewis's in town. Make me reminisce on my past track life. Really missed it. The training, races, SJI, smell of deepheat, all sorts of spike shoes and of course the feeling of racing. Haiz... Oh wells its the past. No more of it to come I guess. The love for it sort of died out in JC. Now my new love - extreme sports. 5km, 10km, half marathon, marathon, biathalon, triathalon, aquathlon here I come. Though can't deny there's a little running in all of it. I still love running.

Anyone to join me on my extreme sports?

Christmas's is coming. Need a pair of new running shoes. I'm a size 10. Flat footer. Preferbly Mizuno or Asics. Any takers to buy me a pair?

SSLC Nitez + The Phone Call...

2006-11-26T14:57:00.000+08:00

Ok Had SSLC Nite on Friday. It was HAPPENING I tell you. Met up with Sherwin to collect the SSLC cake. And off we were on da bus to Marine Parade. Having rained just before I left house, the bus was freezing cold. While me and Sherwin were tortured by the cold air on the bus, I reckon the cakes were enjoying themselves haha..

Got ouselves to Marine Parade and started finding our way to the chalet. I must say Marine Parade is one hell of a big place. Due to bad topo. skills, we got lost. Consulted an elderly man before heading straight back on course. And again due to the rain, we were soaked whilest getting to the place. Lucky the cakes were ok.

Got to the chalet on time. Rested a while before SWO declared that the rain had stopped and thus our evening run will continue. Oh wells. We started off at our chalet before heading towards the big splash den back to chalet. A total of 4km. Not that bad for a slow run. Well on the way we met the Artillary OCS guys having their run. So some of us decided to race em. We gave them like 5mins head start by taking photos of ourselves. Den we chiong from the back all the way to the formnt of the OCS contingent. You should see their look on thier faces. Boy were they shocked! Never would they expect our relax run was so much faster than theirs. Met a few OCS friends too - Zun Chen, YiYong, Prakash, Henry, Jerrold and Nicholas.

Yes then back to chalet it was for the pot-luck event to be started by SWO. We ate and ate and ate till we were like bloated larh! Then went for a bike ride with Gary before playing touch rugby with Kian and the rest.

When SWO left, thats when the real fun began. The alcohols arrived. Chevas, Martell, Vodka, Tequila, Jim Beam you named it we've got it. The guys played 99, lose drank the alchol. Kind of weird isnt it. Any smart person would purposely lose so as to get to drink. Who in the right state of mind would wanna keep winning! Oh wells.

Me and Daniel and Gary changed into our new sets of clothes and headed off to Club MOMO. Met Shengle and Dianyang there. There we chilled and drank. Bought myself a mixer and a tequila shot. I must say the tequila shot tasted ok. Soon the crowd came and it was getting a little bit squeezy. Daniel taught me how to dance. Felt weird larh 2nd time going to club. Just going there to look see and chill onli. But I guess a rather ran 10km than to go clubbing. Hahaha still running is my preferred form of chlling hahah. We left around 4am. Had breakfast at 7-11. Me and DianYang shared cab back home. All in all EXPENSIVE. Clubbing is EXPENSIVE. I sneaked back home around 5 plus. Showered and went to sleep. No matter how much noise I made both my mum and sis were sleeping like pigs larh! Only when my mum woke up for work was she shocked to see me back in bed hahahah. Damn should have stayed back at the chalet.

Woke up around 9am. I'm glad I woke up that time cos she called again! Yay.. Chatted with her for like 15mins. She's in Chicago doing some shopping now cos she aint allowed in dorm for Thanksgiving. Well everythings ok for her there. Happie =) very very very =)

Went out later in the after noon and got her some presents. Gonna meet up with her sis soon to pass it to her. Yapz. Oh wells. 2 more days to POC! Can't wait...

Last Week Of SSLC...

2006-11-24T11:34:00.000+08:00

Haiz wad a bad week.
IPPT results

Standing Broad Jump 239cm
Pull Ups 13
Shuttle Run 9.7s
Sit Ups 42

2.4km 9.57mins

Damn the 2.4km!!!!! 13s. Just 13s. I gave my best just that freaking 13s. and u know whats the most weird thing. my chip number is no. 13. CRAP! This sucks man..

NO 3SG PAY! WTF. Do so much shit and this is what we get. Lao Jiao were all in super sianz mood larh when SWO annouced that piece of monkey crap news to us haiz. Well LLST (Lan Lan Suck Thumb) what to do.

Achievement Week...

2006-11-19T19:09:00.000+08:00

Well just another week has passed. Well I must say a week full of achievement.

Firstly, I managed to survive the "SWO Big Burn" IPPT training. I managed to stick with Group A's AGR all the way. Mind you people we were running around 1.45min per round. And we ran that continuosly for like 20mins. After which it was Cat1. Oh wells. Speed training was ok too. Manage to complete it without falling out. So yeah. I'm happie with my performance. Very happie.

Secondly, I'm promoted to Assistant Platoon Sergeant of Sea Defence Team 2! Yeapz. Was about to sleep when Jordan msg me about my promotion. Yeapz. Hopefully down the road I'll be promoted to Platoon Sergeant and become a Second Sergeant. Yeapz.

Today, went to Happy Restaurant at Tanjong Katong to celebrate Granny's Bdae. She's 67 yeapz. Had a 12 course meal. My god the portion per table were huge. Its as though one portion can cover for 2 tables boy! But it was a good meal nontheless yeah.
Went home after that. Took a rest before going for a jog. Though my feet ached due to the wear and tear of the shoe, I managed to complete my run without walking at all! Gotta burn those calories gained from Granny's Bdae meal! hahah. Well yeah back to the run. I ran continuosly for like 1hr5mins. Slow jog. So its about 11km of non stop running I reckon. Good achievement for me today. Thought I would be too shag to run. The run felt good. It gave me a super motivation to continue running longer distances to achieve my aim - Standard Chartard Singapore Marathon 2007 42.195km. Hopefully by next year I will be fully prepared for the run.

Book in 2130h. Haiz...

Singapore - Johor 2nd Link Bridge Run 2006

2006-11-12T18:15:00.000+08:00

Woke up around 0445h this morning. Changed into my running gear and set off to fetch Kinnard and Daniel before heading to Boon Lay Bus Interchange. Took a long ride to Tuas Bus Interchange.

There we were sort of lost. Just followed another fellow runner blindly. After he found out that we were like tailing him pretty closely he detoured. And thus we were left on our own to figure it out how in the world do we get to the Start Point. Took us almost 20mins to get to the Start Point. Along the way we travelled near a swampy area larh and i got 11 mosquito bites. Damn what a waste of blood.

First person we saw at the starting point was SWO. He waved at us as if we were like long time friends boy! Whoa.. thats a new. Met the rest of the guys there. They were all raring to go larh. Oh and I saw this lady. She had the calves of a professional runner larh. Damn big. And this lady was way faster than any guy when she ran for your info.

Yeah well i chionged for my run. Gave say 90% of my effort larh. The other 10% was spent enjoying the surrounding scenary. Damn what a good view. Completed the race which was 10km in 47:30mins. What a good achievement for me. The last 10km race I had i clocked around an hour. This race felt good.

Oh wells more races to come i guess...