I'm SO amazed at these people.
Self composed
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Rejoice
Feel especially happy today because it's the Long Chinese New Year Weekend! Yay! Breaks are lovely =)
Monday, January 19, 2009
Off
Took off again today. Sigh. God knows that I need it. Have almost forgotten how to do recreation. Was supposed to finish up essays today. Thank God that I managed to draft out something that looks decent. And have some time to... watch anima. Haha. I'm actually quite amazed at these comic strip writers who can draft out such plots. Actually during my younger primary school days, I use to indulge in such things too. But chunked it one side as I decided that I was childish to continue. Have lost most story spinning inspiration since then.
Friday, January 09, 2009
I may never march in the infantry but...
Today was the day that my brother was enlisted for his BMT at Pulau Tekong. Hmm... a Malaria and Dengue-free place. That's interesting =) Anyway, I thought that it was going to be merely seeing him off at the ferry and waving bye before going back home. And then I realize that SAF had a 4 hour programme planned out for us already. And I was like, what? 4 hours? I thought I'll be out for just an hour plus! Well. Turned out to be a whole half a day affair.
Ok anyway, not to dwell on that silly surprise of mine, I was admiring the SAF photos also. They have good artwork and photographers I must say. Actually operations comes with its job hazards. You start observing many things around you, hoping to find something good to emulate. Ok that's besides the point.
The point is, that I was thinking on the concept of being a soldier. Being someone who is 'sold out' to the country. Someone who is compelled to do the things that the sergeats tell you to do. They say tuck in, you tuck in. They say shave, you shave. Isn't it amazing how much authority the army personnel has on you. Reminded me of
2 Timothy 2
1You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others. 3Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4No one serving as a soldier gets involved in civilian affairs—he wants to please his commanding officer. 5Similarly, if anyone competes as an athlete, he does not receive the victor's crown unless he competes according to the rules. 6The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops. 7Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this.
I actually have 2 female cellmates who have shared that they would like to be enlisted in the army too! I'm not a farmer but I have ran marathons before. And now I look at the enlistees again. I don't pride myself as someone with alot of perseverance or focus. Wonder what kind of soldier would I be.
Ok anyway, not to dwell on that silly surprise of mine, I was admiring the SAF photos also. They have good artwork and photographers I must say. Actually operations comes with its job hazards. You start observing many things around you, hoping to find something good to emulate. Ok that's besides the point.
The point is, that I was thinking on the concept of being a soldier. Being someone who is 'sold out' to the country. Someone who is compelled to do the things that the sergeats tell you to do. They say tuck in, you tuck in. They say shave, you shave. Isn't it amazing how much authority the army personnel has on you. Reminded me of
2 Timothy 2
1You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others. 3Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4No one serving as a soldier gets involved in civilian affairs—he wants to please his commanding officer. 5Similarly, if anyone competes as an athlete, he does not receive the victor's crown unless he competes according to the rules. 6The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops. 7Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this.
I actually have 2 female cellmates who have shared that they would like to be enlisted in the army too! I'm not a farmer but I have ran marathons before. And now I look at the enlistees again. I don't pride myself as someone with alot of perseverance or focus. Wonder what kind of soldier would I be.
My new calendar
Popped a Vitamin pill today. Been on sleeping binges for some strange reason. Was looking forward to 09 with a whole list of things to do but suddenly worried that I would get into some crazy mass of activities again.
Truth is. I normally don't make any new year resolutions. But last year was so busy that I was looking forward to the breather this year with time to do other items! Lemme just pen them down:
Learn driving. Very useful especially when you go overseas and find yourself indeed of getting yourself on the wheels.
Get to know cellmates better. Always struggling about how to divide my time between people. Didn't get to do much of that last year so hopefully this year would be better =) It is after all, kind of odd just to see your cellmates during cell time under a planned out sharing session.
Get personal admin on track. This includes money and insurance matters. Is seriously overdue.
Stop procrastination. This is part of the art of efficiency really... I have never thought much about the vices of procrastination... but when you suddenly have a pile of work for you to do... you realize that it's better not to wait. Just do it now so that you don't have to do it later.
Learn first aid. I oughta be making myself a more useful person under circumstances with injury.
Get some experience on humanitarian work. Hope to do so. Even if not this year... maybe sometime. Really not sure when will the time come.
Miscellaneous includes blading =)
Definitely want to continue to have a consistent TAWG too. It has improved really, since the upper half of last year, when I find segregated weeks of entry in my journal.
I know it's weird and I do not rejoice... but the truth is. I grew as a person because of the hard times that I went through. And... I really thank God for the people who have been there with me along the way =) Couldn't have made it without them really. With those items penned down in mind, I hope I don't go somewhere off track!
Truth is. I normally don't make any new year resolutions. But last year was so busy that I was looking forward to the breather this year with time to do other items! Lemme just pen them down:
Learn driving. Very useful especially when you go overseas and find yourself indeed of getting yourself on the wheels.
Get to know cellmates better. Always struggling about how to divide my time between people. Didn't get to do much of that last year so hopefully this year would be better =) It is after all, kind of odd just to see your cellmates during cell time under a planned out sharing session.
Get personal admin on track. This includes money and insurance matters. Is seriously overdue.
Stop procrastination. This is part of the art of efficiency really... I have never thought much about the vices of procrastination... but when you suddenly have a pile of work for you to do... you realize that it's better not to wait. Just do it now so that you don't have to do it later.
Learn first aid. I oughta be making myself a more useful person under circumstances with injury.
Get some experience on humanitarian work. Hope to do so. Even if not this year... maybe sometime. Really not sure when will the time come.
Miscellaneous includes blading =)
Definitely want to continue to have a consistent TAWG too. It has improved really, since the upper half of last year, when I find segregated weeks of entry in my journal.
I know it's weird and I do not rejoice... but the truth is. I grew as a person because of the hard times that I went through. And... I really thank God for the people who have been there with me along the way =) Couldn't have made it without them really. With those items penned down in mind, I hope I don't go somewhere off track!
Saturday, January 03, 2009
Social life resurrection
10.45pm @ NYDC with hot chocolate milk elephanccino & co, and the slightest delight to take foodie pictures.
I miss chilling out =)
Kinda looking forward to 09 after all.
Guitar shopping anyone?
I miss chilling out =)
Kinda looking forward to 09 after all.
Guitar shopping anyone?
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