Went back to the Greenlands recently...
And it truly made me appreciate how lucky I am in the real world.
It was like being brought back to 8 years ago on the Island of Light... Eww... still give me nightmares thinking about it .
This kind of life is really, really not for me.
I don't get why certain people have to be so hostile. We are only transported back temporarily, for a couple of days. We have no choice, we have no say, we have no rights. All we hope is to complete whatever nonsense needed, then get the **** out of there.
Is there really a need to be critical? To be sarcastic? Or even make enemies?
I guess some people thrive in this kind of environment... but I don't. I really don't like this place. Nevertheless, I don't try to run from it. I do what I can, to the best of my abilities.
I'm not the biggest in size, or toughest, or most knowledgeable, but I do what I can. I don't give people trouble.
Anyway, it's back to reality.
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Monday, December 16, 2013
Return to Greenlands
Made my first return to Greenland in more than 2 years, and my first trip to "The Fields" in more than 7 years.
Such a weird feeling.
In the end I came to one conclusion - the same conclusion I made 7 years ago, and the same one I made this day.
I really don't like this place, neither am I suitable for this place.
Hahaha.
But do I have a choice?
Such a weird feeling.
In the end I came to one conclusion - the same conclusion I made 7 years ago, and the same one I made this day.
I really don't like this place, neither am I suitable for this place.
Hahaha.
But do I have a choice?
Friday, July 27, 2012
To My Best Companion In K9
Just received news of his departure this morning...
To My Best Companion In K9
Thank you for being there through my 20 long months as a dog handler - right from the very start.
I can still vividly remembered the initial frustration when I first got you.
Haha.
Hundreds of hours of sentry through the long silent nights.
Hundreds of miles covered on foot, striding together side by side.
All the times spent running and training together.
And the times when I would pop by just to tell you random rubbish.
In the 20 months, I've definitely spent more time with you than any single living entity in K9.
...
Thank you for being so obedient.
And for keeping your kennel so clean.
I dare say you have the supreme ultimate cleanest kennel in ALL of K9 - no contest.
I dare say you have the supreme ultimate cleanest kennel in ALL of K9 - no contest.
And sentries with you were always much easier - No barking, no charging, no random diarrhea, no nonsense.
(Prowling is tougher, but then no one is perfect, right :P)
(Prowling is tougher, but then no one is perfect, right :P)
Truly, life would have been much tougher if I didn't get you.
...
You've lived to a ripe old age and passed away peacefully.
Please be friendly when you meet Ato up there. ^_^
And may you have lots of tennis balls to play with.
Finally, if there's such thing called reincarnation, don't go into the military again.
HAHA.
HAHA.
You will be missed.
TO MY BEST COMPANION IN K9 - JIMMY
(RIP, 25th Jul 2012)
Friday, October 14, 2011
1 Down, 9 To Go
Fortunately, it turned out to be much better than what I expected.
Rush to wait, wait to rush.
There were some hiccups and some scary moments, but overall it was quite an experience.
Best of all, I walked out $200 richer.
Rush to wait, wait to rush.
There were some hiccups and some scary moments, but overall it was quite an experience.
Best of all, I walked out $200 richer.
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Weird Army Friends
Got this from a popular local forum - "Share Your Weird Army Friends".
Simply Hilarious, Amazing & Bizarre...
When i was a REC got one mentally slow guy and 1st PT after shaved botak the PTI asked him why there were lesions/scars on his head and he answered
"PTI head spoiled"
The PTI asked him to go to the store to draw out a new head and this guy actually walked there!
Reminds me of the legendary fellow around my batch time
When throw grenade he shout "Pokeball go!"
PC immediately go charge him.
Got one bunkmate, likes to set his alarm clock at 4.45am.
5.45am fall in mah in BMT.
He scared cannot wake up so set earlier then can snooze.
K**C**! The alarm rang he also cannot wake up lor. Worse still is everyone wake up liao he can 5.30am then really open his eyes.
then woke the whole bunk every morning sibei early @ 4.45am.
We TL went to threw his alarm clock away one morning.
then the next weekend he got another clock and lock it up everynight in his locker. Still 4.45am ring. Wahh ultimate.
One of my company obese storeman uses the yellow detergent/floor cleaner as body foam. He's sort of a legendary character, did tons of wtf stuff.
Same fren.. was given C9L9..8-5 clerk.. but always come after 10.. CO interview him and refer him to a med appointment.. he told MO that he cannot wake up early.. or he'll get stress easily and hear voices.. dunno what he'll do.. (this one is chao keng one) every nite mahjong and go chiong.. Was given excuse letter that he can book in after 10am
Got one time during navex exercise, overheard over the comms:
"sgt we see a monkey!!"
"then what u want me to do, feed the monkey for you ah?"
"....."
another time we doing guard duty.. outside the bunk got this coconut tree. real coconut tree this time round.
so my friend say, try to get the coconut, then can drink the juice.
so we try to climb the coconut trees like how you see in the show. super tough... then my friend got good idea.. he say, the toolshed there got axe.. can use the axe, throw at the coconuts, if our aiming zhun zhun, can hit the coconut and the coconut would come down, and we can drink.
another friend even more clever.. he say the axe later don't aim properly, would hit the coconut, and get stuck there! then if the CSM or the PC see already, we all sure kena sign extra..idea! we tie a rope to the end of the axe, so in case the axe kena stuck, we just need to pull the rope, then the axe can be pulled down as well.
3rd friend is machaim got more safe than us.. he suggest, like that very dangerous.. cos if axe pull down or richochet off the tree, very dangerous.. we better wear our combat helmet while doing this..
so all of us agree.. we tie the rope, we wear our helmet, all ready to knock the coconut down from the 5-6metre tree.. then i suggest, cos when we throw the axe, we might let go of the rope as well.. the thrower should tie the rope around his wrist.. so like that he can concentrate on the throwing..
so all done, already, my friend threw the axe.. but we didn't consider the length of the rope.. i think our rope at most also about 4meter long only. so when the we throw the axe, the rope already max length, but never reach the coconut yet, my friend see already start running. but since the rope is tied round his wrist, when he start running, inherently the axe would be pulled towards him..
the axe came flying towards him, in the end kena hit his shoulder.. we see already farking scared. got blood everywhere! in the end no choice, have to call ambulance, come get him.. all kena SOP, sign 7 weeks extra..
thinking back, we really farking stoopid fools... but at the same time, when we meet up for supper or talk kok kopi session, always have a good laugh about our childishness
the best excuse i ever seen in my NSF is...
excused from thinking
not a CSB.
You know when drawing arms, must number off right? It went something like this:
"One!"
"Two!"
"Three!"
......
"Twelve!"
"AAAAHHHHH" (Guy blur cock and dunno what number so just anyhow shout)
The guy behind him dunno what number to shout also
my platoon last time got this master camouflage soldier. When at night training in the forest, the PC told us to conceal ourselves. Cos it was night and most of us just joined, and dare not go too deep, we hid near the path. Those who got caught have to stay in the push up position while the PC go find the rest.
The last guy was never found until the PC gave up and all of us shouted for him to reveal himself in our push up position. This siao kia leapt from tree to tree then landed in front of us. I see liao really remind me of the predator scene where the alien jump around trees man. Siao kia.
In BMT there was this China Guy who was very fit. Cleared SOC very easily.
At the ZigZag bridge, someone was infront of him ON THE BRIDGE and he JUMPED to the side and continued. <---- WTF!!!
Heard this from my friend from another platoon... 1st book out day, the sgt just gave every section IC his hp number incase of emergency when booking out. After that he sent them back to bunk to continue area cleaning.
Halfway thru cleaning the sgt shouted Platoon 3 IC HEADS OUT!!! Then one of the section IC shout NO NEED and proceeded to call the SGT on his HP...
SGT: Hello??? Who is this???
IC: SGT, is me section XXX IC, what you want? No need to shout la...
SGT: )#@&@$(@#&$(@*#&$ WHOLE PLATOON FALL IN NOW
In the end whole platoon kena fall in and fark...
CASE1
during bmt got this malay guy went to tattoo his thigh the week before field camp. during field camp sure get dirty and because of the dirt and not able to clean it, the area he tattoo swell up and bleed until very jialat. CSM give him extra for putting tattoo before field camp. best of all, the tattoo he put is a CABBAGE.
CASE2
in my unit got this guy always act emo and keng here pain there pain. then in his facebook he always post video of himself doing taekwondo demo in some CC. like those breaking stone slabs with hand, breaking wooden board with his kicks.
our PC knows it but let him be since he nv really create alot of trouble. so one time he reported sick claiming he got backache to siam fieldcamp. on the following bookout, he posted a video of him with a stone slabs on his back and someone breaking it with a hammer. we talked about it in camp and suay suay CO overheard what we're talking and ask which coy we're from, name of this guy and platoon he from. the nxt day he kena SOL for malingering.
CASE3
got this guy always complain bunk very hot he cannot sleep. so his solution is spray water on his bed to make it feels "cooling" to sleep on. after a few days his bed and pillow becomes mouldy and the best part is he carry on sleeping on the mouldy bed
my unit got 1 champion
guard duty bo liao go load live round cock and fire
end up in DB
Platoon mate couldnt drink water, will just merlion everything out. So SGT couldnt do anything about it and asked him what does he drink at home. Platoon mate said 'Ribena'.
Simply Hilarious, Amazing & Bizarre...
When i was a REC got one mentally slow guy and 1st PT after shaved botak the PTI asked him why there were lesions/scars on his head and he answered
"PTI head spoiled"
The PTI asked him to go to the store to draw out a new head and this guy actually walked there!
Reminds me of the legendary fellow around my batch time
When throw grenade he shout "Pokeball go!"
PC immediately go charge him.
Got one bunkmate, likes to set his alarm clock at 4.45am.
5.45am fall in mah in BMT.
He scared cannot wake up so set earlier then can snooze.
K**C**! The alarm rang he also cannot wake up lor. Worse still is everyone wake up liao he can 5.30am then really open his eyes.
then woke the whole bunk every morning sibei early @ 4.45am.
We TL went to threw his alarm clock away one morning.
then the next weekend he got another clock and lock it up everynight in his locker. Still 4.45am ring. Wahh ultimate.
One of my company obese storeman uses the yellow detergent/floor cleaner as body foam. He's sort of a legendary character, did tons of wtf stuff.
Same fren.. was given C9L9..8-5 clerk.. but always come after 10.. CO interview him and refer him to a med appointment.. he told MO that he cannot wake up early.. or he'll get stress easily and hear voices.. dunno what he'll do.. (this one is chao keng one) every nite mahjong and go chiong.. Was given excuse letter that he can book in after 10am
Got one time during navex exercise, overheard over the comms:
"sgt we see a monkey!!"
"then what u want me to do, feed the monkey for you ah?"
"....."
another time we doing guard duty.. outside the bunk got this coconut tree. real coconut tree this time round.
so my friend say, try to get the coconut, then can drink the juice.
so we try to climb the coconut trees like how you see in the show. super tough... then my friend got good idea.. he say, the toolshed there got axe.. can use the axe, throw at the coconuts, if our aiming zhun zhun, can hit the coconut and the coconut would come down, and we can drink.
another friend even more clever.. he say the axe later don't aim properly, would hit the coconut, and get stuck there! then if the CSM or the PC see already, we all sure kena sign extra..idea! we tie a rope to the end of the axe, so in case the axe kena stuck, we just need to pull the rope, then the axe can be pulled down as well.
3rd friend is machaim got more safe than us.. he suggest, like that very dangerous.. cos if axe pull down or richochet off the tree, very dangerous.. we better wear our combat helmet while doing this..
so all of us agree.. we tie the rope, we wear our helmet, all ready to knock the coconut down from the 5-6metre tree.. then i suggest, cos when we throw the axe, we might let go of the rope as well.. the thrower should tie the rope around his wrist.. so like that he can concentrate on the throwing..
so all done, already, my friend threw the axe.. but we didn't consider the length of the rope.. i think our rope at most also about 4meter long only. so when the we throw the axe, the rope already max length, but never reach the coconut yet, my friend see already start running. but since the rope is tied round his wrist, when he start running, inherently the axe would be pulled towards him..
the axe came flying towards him, in the end kena hit his shoulder.. we see already farking scared. got blood everywhere! in the end no choice, have to call ambulance, come get him.. all kena SOP, sign 7 weeks extra..
thinking back, we really farking stoopid fools... but at the same time, when we meet up for supper or talk kok kopi session, always have a good laugh about our childishness
the best excuse i ever seen in my NSF is...
excused from thinking
not a CSB.
You know when drawing arms, must number off right? It went something like this:
"One!"
"Two!"
"Three!"
......
"Twelve!"
"AAAAHHHHH" (Guy blur cock and dunno what number so just anyhow shout)
The guy behind him dunno what number to shout also
my platoon last time got this master camouflage soldier. When at night training in the forest, the PC told us to conceal ourselves. Cos it was night and most of us just joined, and dare not go too deep, we hid near the path. Those who got caught have to stay in the push up position while the PC go find the rest.
The last guy was never found until the PC gave up and all of us shouted for him to reveal himself in our push up position. This siao kia leapt from tree to tree then landed in front of us. I see liao really remind me of the predator scene where the alien jump around trees man. Siao kia.
In BMT there was this China Guy who was very fit. Cleared SOC very easily.
At the ZigZag bridge, someone was infront of him ON THE BRIDGE and he JUMPED to the side and continued. <---- WTF!!!
Heard this from my friend from another platoon... 1st book out day, the sgt just gave every section IC his hp number incase of emergency when booking out. After that he sent them back to bunk to continue area cleaning.
Halfway thru cleaning the sgt shouted Platoon 3 IC HEADS OUT!!! Then one of the section IC shout NO NEED and proceeded to call the SGT on his HP...
SGT: Hello??? Who is this???
IC: SGT, is me section XXX IC, what you want? No need to shout la...
SGT: )#@&@$(@#&$(@*#&$ WHOLE PLATOON FALL IN NOW
In the end whole platoon kena fall in and fark...
CASE1
during bmt got this malay guy went to tattoo his thigh the week before field camp. during field camp sure get dirty and because of the dirt and not able to clean it, the area he tattoo swell up and bleed until very jialat. CSM give him extra for putting tattoo before field camp. best of all, the tattoo he put is a CABBAGE.
CASE2
in my unit got this guy always act emo and keng here pain there pain. then in his facebook he always post video of himself doing taekwondo demo in some CC. like those breaking stone slabs with hand, breaking wooden board with his kicks.
our PC knows it but let him be since he nv really create alot of trouble. so one time he reported sick claiming he got backache to siam fieldcamp. on the following bookout, he posted a video of him with a stone slabs on his back and someone breaking it with a hammer. we talked about it in camp and suay suay CO overheard what we're talking and ask which coy we're from, name of this guy and platoon he from. the nxt day he kena SOL for malingering.
CASE3
got this guy always complain bunk very hot he cannot sleep. so his solution is spray water on his bed to make it feels "cooling" to sleep on. after a few days his bed and pillow becomes mouldy and the best part is he carry on sleeping on the mouldy bed
my unit got 1 champion
guard duty bo liao go load live round cock and fire
end up in DB
Platoon mate couldnt drink water, will just merlion everything out. So SGT couldnt do anything about it and asked him what does he drink at home. Platoon mate said 'Ribena'.
Monday, September 14, 2009
The One And Only Legend - Oldo
Nearly 2 and a half years ago...
When I first stepped into Kindergarten 9, Oldo was already retired.
Back then, all the seniors told me that Oldo's "to old to live much longer". That he might "just go any one of these days"...
But it didn't happened.
...
...
My seniors graduated.
I graduated, twice.
And my juniors graduated.
Yet, Oldo was always there.
He was there longer than ANYONE else.
He was there before me, before my seniors, before my seniors' seniors and their seniors' seniors...
He was there before the principal was there, before the ex-principle was there, and before the Kindergarten was even set up. (2002)
He started his life working for this organization while I was still in primary school.
I bet he had seen at least 30 batches of handlers.
...
We always say that he would be the "next one to go"...
But guess what? He outlasted Sonja, outlasted Mel Mel, outlasted Ranger...
He really has lived to a ripe old age.
I hope my dogs can live for as long as he did.
I guess there's now one less job for people that want to slack off during Kennel Washing - "To Walk Oldo". ^_^
Once again, salute to our dearest and greatest "长老". Even though he's old, he never let the new dogs push him around. He'll always fight back, always bark to show his authority, to show the "xin jiao" who's boss. Yet, he's extremely friendly to all the people around him; always eager to go for his walks, always happy to let you cuddle him...
When I first stepped into Kindergarten 9, Oldo was already retired.
Back then, all the seniors told me that Oldo's "to old to live much longer". That he might "just go any one of these days"...
But it didn't happened.
...
...
My seniors graduated.
I graduated, twice.
And my juniors graduated.
Yet, Oldo was always there.
He was there longer than ANYONE else.
He was there before me, before my seniors, before my seniors' seniors and their seniors' seniors...
He was there before the principal was there, before the ex-principle was there, and before the Kindergarten was even set up. (2002)
He started his life working for this organization while I was still in primary school.
I bet he had seen at least 30 batches of handlers.
...
We always say that he would be the "next one to go"...
But guess what? He outlasted Sonja, outlasted Mel Mel, outlasted Ranger...
He really has lived to a ripe old age.
I hope my dogs can live for as long as he did.
I guess there's now one less job for people that want to slack off during Kennel Washing - "To Walk Oldo". ^_^
Once again, salute to our dearest and greatest "长老". Even though he's old, he never let the new dogs push him around. He'll always fight back, always bark to show his authority, to show the "xin jiao" who's boss. Yet, he's extremely friendly to all the people around him; always eager to go for his walks, always happy to let you cuddle him...
The elder among elders, the legend among legends, the "centenarian" by
human standards, the one who've been around longer than the place
itself...
He breath his last today, and he truly live up his name...
THE ONE AND ONLY K9 LEGEND - OLDO
(RIP, 14th Sep 2009)
human standards, the one who've been around longer than the place
itself...
He breath his last today, and he truly live up his name...
THE ONE AND ONLY K9 LEGEND - OLDO
(RIP, 14th Sep 2009)
Monday, August 17, 2009
The Canine Soldiers
One of my K9 seniors posted this on Facebook today...
Wow. I didn't know there was a documentary about K9 itself. Not K9 in general, but the K9 that I WAS IN.
Haha... Anyway, the place in the video is EXACTLY where I used to work. The people interviewed here includes my old boss. The dogs shown are the same ones I've seen and (for some) worked with...
So, for those who're interested in how I spend my time in NS...
This is it...
But as usual... this video only shows the good side of it... Haha. ^_^
Wow. I didn't know there was a documentary about K9 itself. Not K9 in general, but the K9 that I WAS IN.
Haha... Anyway, the place in the video is EXACTLY where I used to work. The people interviewed here includes my old boss. The dogs shown are the same ones I've seen and (for some) worked with...
So, for those who're interested in how I spend my time in NS...
This is it...
But as usual... this video only shows the good side of it... Haha. ^_^
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
Life At The New Kindergarten
Wow... so fast... next week will be my last full week already.
Even though it's kinda boring (每天还是一样的东西)... I've started to enjoy "interacting" with the new guys there. Haha.
It's very interesting to go in there as a "neutral party" and listen to them. And some of them are very willing to share with me about their unhappiness...
Like... which "old bird" they don't like, who and who do what pattern... listen to their complains about various things and people... LOL. It's quite entertaining sometimes.
Sometimes I think I talk with them more than I do with the "old birds" I know... Haha.
Anyway... I really believe there's some sort of "Kindergarten Curse" here. Every batch there will be such a case...
Anyway... there's new Red Dragon, new Wei Hao, etc... It's like history repeating itself all over again.
I feel that I'm seeing a "replica" of these people in the New Kindergarten... it's really... dot dot dot...
Of course, I also take the chance to share with them how life's like in the "good old days". How the excursions were like, how the Kindergarten slowly evolved and changed into what it is today...
Yeah... at least keep the "heritage" and "legacy" of this place alive... don't let it be lost forever.
Seriously, I feel that they lead a better live now compared to the olden days...
Oh, and of course!
I couldn't resist sharing those "old classic jokes" with them again... LOL! Make them cold...
But cannot have people like Yat Yat and Kenny around... cause they still remember them...
Like I will randomly find one "new bird" and tell him this...
You know why "Yet" so skinny or not... cause last time everytime feed dog we ask "Hey, want to feed the dogs already or not"... Then they will say "Don't feed yet"...
...
...
Well anyway...
Some interesting "events" I participated in includes...
- Something to do with Tan Wei Kang... OMG... He is badly traumatize by this incident. Don't ever mention "sloppy" in front of him again.
- Got to see the VP took the latest batch for "training session"... I can only describe it as "extremely entertaining"... but it also pain my heart at the same time. It pains my heart to see how badly the quality of the students have deteriorate... -_-
- Santa Claus Father: This is one of the most... bizarre happening ever. In ALL my times here, this one tops the list.
- On "external attachment" outside of the Kindergarten... It's nice to get in touch with Photoshop and stuffs again...
...
Ho Ho~
Even though it's kinda boring (每天还是一样的东西)... I've started to enjoy "interacting" with the new guys there. Haha.
It's very interesting to go in there as a "neutral party" and listen to them. And some of them are very willing to share with me about their unhappiness...
Like... which "old bird" they don't like, who and who do what pattern... listen to their complains about various things and people... LOL. It's quite entertaining sometimes.
Sometimes I think I talk with them more than I do with the "old birds" I know... Haha.
Anyway... I really believe there's some sort of "Kindergarten Curse" here. Every batch there will be such a case...
Anyway... there's new Red Dragon, new Wei Hao, etc... It's like history repeating itself all over again.
I feel that I'm seeing a "replica" of these people in the New Kindergarten... it's really... dot dot dot...
Of course, I also take the chance to share with them how life's like in the "good old days". How the excursions were like, how the Kindergarten slowly evolved and changed into what it is today...
Yeah... at least keep the "heritage" and "legacy" of this place alive... don't let it be lost forever.
Seriously, I feel that they lead a better live now compared to the olden days...
Oh, and of course!
I couldn't resist sharing those "old classic jokes" with them again... LOL! Make them cold...
But cannot have people like Yat Yat and Kenny around... cause they still remember them...
Like I will randomly find one "new bird" and tell him this...
You know why "Yet" so skinny or not... cause last time everytime feed dog we ask "Hey, want to feed the dogs already or not"... Then they will say "Don't feed yet"...
...
...
Well anyway...
Some interesting "events" I participated in includes...
- Something to do with Tan Wei Kang... OMG... He is badly traumatize by this incident. Don't ever mention "sloppy" in front of him again.
- Got to see the VP took the latest batch for "training session"... I can only describe it as "extremely entertaining"... but it also pain my heart at the same time. It pains my heart to see how badly the quality of the students have deteriorate... -_-
- Santa Claus Father: This is one of the most... bizarre happening ever. In ALL my times here, this one tops the list.
- On "external attachment" outside of the Kindergarten... It's nice to get in touch with Photoshop and stuffs again...
...
Ho Ho~
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Reminisce Of The Past... (Goodbye Ranger)
Jason told me, "Today I take my IC, Ranger also hand in his (交登记)"...
What irony... his graduation day is the same as the day Ranger left us...
....
Anyway... he stayed behind the whole day.
Think he's quite emo about leaving Jackie...
Both of us sent Ranger off on his final journey...
He had this super peaceful look on his face when I saw his body... it almost looked like he's still sleeping. (If it wasn't for his tongue which has totally lost any trace of life...)
Really stunned man... Mao Mao and guys were extremely saddened by his death...
:(
...
After giving his entire life to the Kindergarten...
After slogging for freaking 12 years...
I cannot believe how they treat him...
This is really a cruel and heartless world.
Is this it?
Is this how it all works?
Haiz...
Some memorial posts about Ranger below...
- Benja Benja
- Mao Mao
(Important: The writer is not responsible for the contents of the external websites)
Anyway, I stayed over at the Kindergarten that night... but it feels so different now. For me at least.
The new students sleep so early... like... barely 11am and almost all of them are already in bed.
I miss the days when we have guys like SK, Domnic, etc that would party till late into the night... Haha...
I miss the days when we would play Wii till the Wee hours...
When we would gossip and complain and stuffs...
And of course all the other crazy things...
...
Now, I barely know anyone there.
But it's not just that.
It just feels different now.
Lot of memories flashback as I toured the backyard once again that night...
...
Wow... seriously, I never thought I'll have the chance to do this again.
As I walk pass each dog, I'll say things like
"Falcooooo~~~ Where is Dominic? Do you miss him?"
And things like that... talking random stuffs about the past, about each of their old handlers as I walked passed their homes...
Liew... the dogs must be thinking that I'm nuts...
And...
Jackie actually looked pretty Emo that night... OMG...
Seriously, I've never seen him look like this before. He always got that stern and fierce expression on the whole time... Those who knows him will know.
But that night...
...
He was in one corner, at the furthest back of the kennel, with his head down on the floor, and he had this "stoned" gaze on his face... I called out to him, but he didn't moved at all. He just shifted his eyes and glanced at me a while... and continue on to stone...
...
Wah Lau... really feel like crying when I see him like that...
Somehow... I feel that he knows Jason has left...
Somehow he can sense it...
:(
...
Quite sad when you think about it...
We only have to experience leaving them once... but they have to go through it don't know how many times in their life...
Haiz...
...
...
I still remember this quote...
"To you, he is just a dog. To him, you are everything"
...
...
What irony... his graduation day is the same as the day Ranger left us...
....
Anyway... he stayed behind the whole day.
Think he's quite emo about leaving Jackie...
Both of us sent Ranger off on his final journey...
He had this super peaceful look on his face when I saw his body... it almost looked like he's still sleeping. (If it wasn't for his tongue which has totally lost any trace of life...)
Really stunned man... Mao Mao and guys were extremely saddened by his death...
:(
...
After giving his entire life to the Kindergarten...
After slogging for freaking 12 years...
I cannot believe how they treat him...
This is really a cruel and heartless world.
Is this it?
Is this how it all works?
Haiz...
Some memorial posts about Ranger below...
- Benja Benja
- Mao Mao
(Important: The writer is not responsible for the contents of the external websites)
Anyway, I stayed over at the Kindergarten that night... but it feels so different now. For me at least.
The new students sleep so early... like... barely 11am and almost all of them are already in bed.
I miss the days when we have guys like SK, Domnic, etc that would party till late into the night... Haha...
I miss the days when we would play Wii till the Wee hours...
When we would gossip and complain and stuffs...
And of course all the other crazy things...
...
Now, I barely know anyone there.
But it's not just that.
It just feels different now.
Lot of memories flashback as I toured the backyard once again that night...
...
Wow... seriously, I never thought I'll have the chance to do this again.
As I walk pass each dog, I'll say things like
"Falcooooo~~~ Where is Dominic? Do you miss him?"
And things like that... talking random stuffs about the past, about each of their old handlers as I walked passed their homes...
Liew... the dogs must be thinking that I'm nuts...
And...
Jackie actually looked pretty Emo that night... OMG...
Seriously, I've never seen him look like this before. He always got that stern and fierce expression on the whole time... Those who knows him will know.
But that night...
...
He was in one corner, at the furthest back of the kennel, with his head down on the floor, and he had this "stoned" gaze on his face... I called out to him, but he didn't moved at all. He just shifted his eyes and glanced at me a while... and continue on to stone...
...
Wah Lau... really feel like crying when I see him like that...
Somehow... I feel that he knows Jason has left...
Somehow he can sense it...
:(
...
Quite sad when you think about it...
We only have to experience leaving them once... but they have to go through it don't know how many times in their life...
Haiz...
...
...
I still remember this quote...
"To you, he is just a dog. To him, you are everything"
...
...
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
8 Words To Describe The Kindergarten
景物依旧
人事已非
...
...
Definition: 现在,偶尔回去以前一些地方,景物依旧,可是人去楼空,看似没变,可是已经全变样了。
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人事已非
...
...
Definition: 现在,偶尔回去以前一些地方,景物依旧,可是人去楼空,看似没变,可是已经全变样了。
...
Saturday, March 14, 2009
My Grand Return!
"Your estimated Service Balance is: 37"
"Your projected ORD date is "06-Aug-2012"
"This Record is updated on 09-Mar-2009"
LOL... 2012... -_-
...
Anyway... I just went ahead and submit the application for my grand return.
Haha...
Thought about it for some time.
Some of my friends leh... already went back and completed theirs during the December Holidays.
Some leh... have enjoyed University life so much and are now so reluctant to go back... Think they've already decided to go back only in 2012.
...
For me leh... I really thought it over.
...
It's best to settle this once and for all.
Hee.
3 Months of holidays leh...
> , <
Go back earn $500 also "song"... Haha.
No need to spend effort to find job outside. (Somemore now economic crisis)
Hee hee...
Q7. Where would I be posted to upon my resumption of service?
Usually for servicemen who have been trained in a specific vocation and who have only a short balance of Full-time National Service liability remaining, they would most likely be posted to their former units. However, there may be occasions where servicemen are re-deployed to other units due to organisational requirements.
Q15. I wish to resume my service during my vacation break. Is this possible?
Yes. You should apply for the resumption of service at least 6 weeks in advance if you wish to serve the balance of service during your vacation break. However upon resumption, you must serve the balance of your National Service liability in one continuous period. You are not allowed to serve your liability over 2 (or more) vacation periods. Once service is resumed, you will not be granted re-disruption. It is important therefore, that you ensure your vacation period can accommodate your balance of NSF liability.
And finally...
...
Now it's just waiting for the outcome of the application.
If I do get back to the Pentagon Divine Fortress...
Based on the "preferred resume date" I've chosen...
I will most likely get out of there the same time as Cheung Jie and company~
Hee.
^_^
Hope everything goes well~
"Your projected ORD date is "06-Aug-2012"
"This Record is updated on 09-Mar-2009"
LOL... 2012... -_-
...
Anyway... I just went ahead and submit the application for my grand return.
Haha...
Thought about it for some time.
Some of my friends leh... already went back and completed theirs during the December Holidays.
Some leh... have enjoyed University life so much and are now so reluctant to go back... Think they've already decided to go back only in 2012.
...
For me leh... I really thought it over.
...
It's best to settle this once and for all.
Hee.
3 Months of holidays leh...
> , <
Go back earn $500 also "song"... Haha.
No need to spend effort to find job outside. (Somemore now economic crisis)
Hee hee...
Q7. Where would I be posted to upon my resumption of service?
Usually for servicemen who have been trained in a specific vocation and who have only a short balance of Full-time National Service liability remaining, they would most likely be posted to their former units. However, there may be occasions where servicemen are re-deployed to other units due to organisational requirements.
Q15. I wish to resume my service during my vacation break. Is this possible?
Yes. You should apply for the resumption of service at least 6 weeks in advance if you wish to serve the balance of service during your vacation break. However upon resumption, you must serve the balance of your National Service liability in one continuous period. You are not allowed to serve your liability over 2 (or more) vacation periods. Once service is resumed, you will not be granted re-disruption. It is important therefore, that you ensure your vacation period can accommodate your balance of NSF liability.
And finally...
...
Now it's just waiting for the outcome of the application.
If I do get back to the Pentagon Divine Fortress...
Based on the "preferred resume date" I've chosen...
I will most likely get out of there the same time as Cheung Jie and company~
Hee.
^_^
Hope everything goes well~
Friday, October 31, 2008
A Tribute To Rommel...
Emo Post...
Was surfing around lately when I come across particular facebook group...
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=7413864955
Which kind of surprises me.
For those without an account, this is what it reads...
Was surfing around lately when I come across particular facebook group...
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=7413864955
Which kind of surprises me.
For those without an account, this is what it reads...
"In memory of one of 2PDF's greatest pride, Rommel, who had left us for the eternity on 12 March 2008.
He will always be remembered for his warmth and friendliness to colleagues; his cheerful and radiant disposition; and also his dedication and devotion to work.
Let us not grieve his death, but celebrate his life. Remember how he used to bring a smile to our faces and touched our hearts.
Rommel, rest well, and you will be missed."
I think anyone who knows him would agree that he is undeniable 1 of best (if not the best) dog we ever had.
Obedience: Perfect.
Friendliness: Perfect.
Performance: Near Perfect
Cuteness: 10 out of 10.
He's the kind that can instantly attracts you, the kind that just makes you want to cuddle/play with every time you see him. And he's definitely a dog that you'll have a special bond for even when you aren't his owner.
What's surprising is there are so many "old birds" from the group, MANY which I haven't even seen before (meaning they left BEFORE I even came).
Yet, they all still got the news about his death and set up this group in memory of Rommel. Shows how much he was love by everyone over the years...
:(
Anyway, I've consolidate some "real accounts" of what happened after his demise, how people felt, etc...
...
Wei Qi - Emo Post
Benjamin - One of the last person that saw Rommel...
Andrew - Left more than a year before me...
Mao Mao - (Same batch as Andrew) He really dares to say...
...
...
Haiz...
...
To this day, I still couldn't believe the stupid... urgh.... I still couldn't believe the "events" leading up to his death.
...
There will never be another as great as you again~
Mel Mel~
He will always be remembered for his warmth and friendliness to colleagues; his cheerful and radiant disposition; and also his dedication and devotion to work.
Let us not grieve his death, but celebrate his life. Remember how he used to bring a smile to our faces and touched our hearts.
Rommel, rest well, and you will be missed."
I think anyone who knows him would agree that he is undeniable 1 of best (if not the best) dog we ever had.
Obedience: Perfect.
Friendliness: Perfect.
Performance: Near Perfect
Cuteness: 10 out of 10.
He's the kind that can instantly attracts you, the kind that just makes you want to cuddle/play with every time you see him. And he's definitely a dog that you'll have a special bond for even when you aren't his owner.
What's surprising is there are so many "old birds" from the group, MANY which I haven't even seen before (meaning they left BEFORE I even came).
Yet, they all still got the news about his death and set up this group in memory of Rommel. Shows how much he was love by everyone over the years...
:(
Anyway, I've consolidate some "real accounts" of what happened after his demise, how people felt, etc...
...
Wei Qi - Emo Post
Benjamin - One of the last person that saw Rommel...
Andrew - Left more than a year before me...
Mao Mao - (Same batch as Andrew) He really dares to say...
...
...
Haiz...
...
To this day, I still couldn't believe the stupid... urgh.... I still couldn't believe the "events" leading up to his death.
...
There will never be another as great as you again~
Mel Mel~
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Final Thoughts On The Kindergarten...
It's finally over...
<--- The timer on the left has finally run out. I've really left the Kindergarten! (P.S: I've already secured a 1 month part time job for my summer holidays)
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Kindergarten... For The Last Time
I went back this morning, and was actually quite reluctant to go up... however, I still gathered my courage to do so. I received an "overwhelming welcome" I guessed, if that is what it is. I don't really have any business there, but I just feel that it would be quite odd if I just leave like that.
Went to say goodbye to the principal, to most of the teachers around, and of course my classmates. Nothing much lah... some handshakes, some hugs~ Regret going up to the 2nd floor though, nearly got raped by SK gang. Neh Neh...
Seems like Jimmy been passed down to YZ... WTH -_-... May misfortune comes to him swiftly if he tries to harm Jimmy. And Baba been given to some new guy too. Aha... I guess that will be his fate from now on, changing a new owner every 3 months. Haha... also good lah, else his long term owner will be super pitiful.
And so... I took my last look at the Kindergarten as I descended down the stairways... into freedom & light.
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My Pinky
Unfortunately, I had to made an extra trip down to the MOE to get back my pinky; for some special reason. I got tricked by the flying red dragon again, and alighted at the wrong MRT stop. Fed up... took a cab there.
I passed my "greenie" to the clark in exchanged for my"pinky"... It was like seeing an old, long lost friend. As I passed the first floor reception towards the entrance, I couldn't help but turned left... and take a look into the next area.
There, I saw dozens of people, guys. Sitting on the chairs, waiting for their medical checkups, waiting to take photos...
More than 30 months ago, I was one of them, sitting there. Today, I revisited this place for the 2nd time, and so much have changed.
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The Memorable Events List
I shan't bored you with the details (neither can I), but these are some of the most memorable days/events that occurred during my 23 months.
1. The First Day
The day we were ferried across to an island like blur sotongs, as we take the oath with our lives... The separation, the tears and the sleepless first night...
2. The First Time Out
Is that a car?! Is that a building?! Is that a girl?! The absolute amazement of being back in civilization, and the feeling of being teleported back to present from the ancient world. I can't even use a mouse properly when I reached home... I gave my mum a big hug that day~
3. The 7 Days In Jungle
The ultimate test. Wow... Looking back, I wondered how I survived this. I made a lot of good friends and learnt a lot of things from this...
4. The 24K
I've never been closer to death than this. NOTHING in my entire life can compare to this. Thanks for the IMMENSE moral support from everyone.
5. The Day We Throw Our Caps
The most memorable one liao loh... so many things happened, from the previous night till the end of the day. Good things, bad things and things that couldn't be disclosed. Hahaha... the feeling was indescribable.
6. First Time I Met Avy
Sounds extremely embarrassing now that I think back about it. Hahaha. Really dumb sia... I was scared out of my wits when I went inside. And the first time bringing her for "walk" is unforgettable too.
7. The Rope Skipping Incident
Hahaha... Only those that are from my batch will know this. What can I say leh? Screw that WH lah...
8. Choo Got Burnt
This is just what it is loh... kanna burnt by CD Burner.
9. Rommel's Demise
One of the saddening moment in 2 years...
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Excursions
Hmm... some memorable ones I can recall from the top of my head...
A) The Thunderstorm Night - I don't remember exactly who the people were (I think it was Choo, Wei Hao & Kenny), but it took place at the "Underwater World". It was way back when Mr Kok was still around. During midnight, there was a super huge & severe thunderstorm. Me and Choo chiong down to "save our pets". In the end, we tried using all sort of means to sheltered them from the storm. Haha...
B) First Night With Win Win - LOL... the title doesn't sounds right... but it isn't' what you think. Win and me did the FIRST EVER 15 hours Oil excursion together. Yep. The first time it was changed from 2 hours to 15 hours, we were the ones who made history. You couldn't possibly imagine the stress I was having. And to top it off, something terrible happened that night. If you asked him now, I doubt he'll remember;but I'll remember it for life. It left me scarred for the rest of my days in the Kindergarten.
C) Chasing Out The Instructor - I think this was at the Underwater with Qi Qi and WH. We chased the instructor out of the room, and we didn't realized it until the next day... -_-
D) Mid Autumn with Soh - I spent my Mid Autumn night together with one of the greatest character in the Kindergarten at the Oil site, enjoying the moon. My heart nearly stopped beating, but for an entirely different reason compared to the one with Win.
E) My Last Battle with Qi Qi - OK Lah... I decide to put this in, just for old times sake. I told Ah Qi, this is our "最后的战役". This remains one of the most challenging excursions I had at the Kindergarten...
F) The 2 Chinese New Year - 1st year, I was looking after the pets until overtime, and some basket never come took over. Those who know will know lah. 2nd year, YZ that &$^@#$@ snatched my Saravanana from me... GRRR. All my Kindergarten CNY are filled with bad memories.
G) The Last Excursion - Admit it, who can have a more memorable one than me? I did this with the Vice Principle, WH AND the RED DRAGON. Now, find me a better combo than that.
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Ok lah... that is all I have to say. Haha. I think I left the place on good terms with everyone, right? Hahaha...
For 20 months, I have never even once failed to attend an excursion that belong to me. I dare to say that I've never 对不起 anyone already. Even when I'm ill, I still forced myself to attend the excursion. I've never landed anyone into trouble, nor did anything bad towards the Kindergarten.
我对这里，真的可以说是鞠躬尽瘁, 死而后已 liao.
There is so much things to say, and I can go on and on about the Kindergarten. I can write stories after stories about it, but I think it's about time for this to end. It's time I put all of this behind me and start anew.
Hopefully, this will be the last post about the Kindergarten, at least anytime in the near future.
May life at the Kindergarten gets better with each passing day, and I give my blessings to all those still working towards their graduation!
<--- The timer on the left has finally run out. I've really left the Kindergarten! (P.S: I've already secured a 1 month part time job for my summer holidays)
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Kindergarten... For The Last Time
I went back this morning, and was actually quite reluctant to go up... however, I still gathered my courage to do so. I received an "overwhelming welcome" I guessed, if that is what it is. I don't really have any business there, but I just feel that it would be quite odd if I just leave like that.
Went to say goodbye to the principal, to most of the teachers around, and of course my classmates. Nothing much lah... some handshakes, some hugs~ Regret going up to the 2nd floor though, nearly got raped by SK gang. Neh Neh...
Seems like Jimmy been passed down to YZ... WTH -_-... May misfortune comes to him swiftly if he tries to harm Jimmy. And Baba been given to some new guy too. Aha... I guess that will be his fate from now on, changing a new owner every 3 months. Haha... also good lah, else his long term owner will be super pitiful.
And so... I took my last look at the Kindergarten as I descended down the stairways... into freedom & light.
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My Pinky
Unfortunately, I had to made an extra trip down to the MOE to get back my pinky; for some special reason. I got tricked by the flying red dragon again, and alighted at the wrong MRT stop. Fed up... took a cab there.
I passed my "greenie" to the clark in exchanged for my"pinky"... It was like seeing an old, long lost friend. As I passed the first floor reception towards the entrance, I couldn't help but turned left... and take a look into the next area.
There, I saw dozens of people, guys. Sitting on the chairs, waiting for their medical checkups, waiting to take photos...
More than 30 months ago, I was one of them, sitting there. Today, I revisited this place for the 2nd time, and so much have changed.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Memorable Events List
I shan't bored you with the details (neither can I), but these are some of the most memorable days/events that occurred during my 23 months.
1. The First Day
The day we were ferried across to an island like blur sotongs, as we take the oath with our lives... The separation, the tears and the sleepless first night...
2. The First Time Out
Is that a car?! Is that a building?! Is that a girl?! The absolute amazement of being back in civilization, and the feeling of being teleported back to present from the ancient world. I can't even use a mouse properly when I reached home... I gave my mum a big hug that day~
3. The 7 Days In Jungle
The ultimate test. Wow... Looking back, I wondered how I survived this. I made a lot of good friends and learnt a lot of things from this...
4. The 24K
I've never been closer to death than this. NOTHING in my entire life can compare to this. Thanks for the IMMENSE moral support from everyone.
5. The Day We Throw Our Caps
The most memorable one liao loh... so many things happened, from the previous night till the end of the day. Good things, bad things and things that couldn't be disclosed. Hahaha... the feeling was indescribable.
6. First Time I Met Avy
Sounds extremely embarrassing now that I think back about it. Hahaha. Really dumb sia... I was scared out of my wits when I went inside. And the first time bringing her for "walk" is unforgettable too.
7. The Rope Skipping Incident
Hahaha... Only those that are from my batch will know this. What can I say leh? Screw that WH lah...
8. Choo Got Burnt
This is just what it is loh... kanna burnt by CD Burner.
9. Rommel's Demise
One of the saddening moment in 2 years...
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Excursions
Hmm... some memorable ones I can recall from the top of my head...
A) The Thunderstorm Night - I don't remember exactly who the people were (I think it was Choo, Wei Hao & Kenny), but it took place at the "Underwater World". It was way back when Mr Kok was still around. During midnight, there was a super huge & severe thunderstorm. Me and Choo chiong down to "save our pets". In the end, we tried using all sort of means to sheltered them from the storm. Haha...
B) First Night With Win Win - LOL... the title doesn't sounds right... but it isn't' what you think. Win and me did the FIRST EVER 15 hours Oil excursion together. Yep. The first time it was changed from 2 hours to 15 hours, we were the ones who made history. You couldn't possibly imagine the stress I was having. And to top it off, something terrible happened that night. If you asked him now, I doubt he'll remember;but I'll remember it for life. It left me scarred for the rest of my days in the Kindergarten.
C) Chasing Out The Instructor - I think this was at the Underwater with Qi Qi and WH. We chased the instructor out of the room, and we didn't realized it until the next day... -_-
D) Mid Autumn with Soh - I spent my Mid Autumn night together with one of the greatest character in the Kindergarten at the Oil site, enjoying the moon. My heart nearly stopped beating, but for an entirely different reason compared to the one with Win.
E) My Last Battle with Qi Qi - OK Lah... I decide to put this in, just for old times sake. I told Ah Qi, this is our "最后的战役". This remains one of the most challenging excursions I had at the Kindergarten...
F) The 2 Chinese New Year - 1st year, I was looking after the pets until overtime, and some basket never come took over. Those who know will know lah. 2nd year, YZ that &$^@#$@ snatched my Saravanana from me... GRRR. All my Kindergarten CNY are filled with bad memories.
G) The Last Excursion - Admit it, who can have a more memorable one than me? I did this with the Vice Principle, WH AND the RED DRAGON. Now, find me a better combo than that.
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Ok lah... that is all I have to say. Haha. I think I left the place on good terms with everyone, right? Hahaha...
For 20 months, I have never even once failed to attend an excursion that belong to me. I dare to say that I've never 对不起 anyone already. Even when I'm ill, I still forced myself to attend the excursion. I've never landed anyone into trouble, nor did anything bad towards the Kindergarten.
我对这里，真的可以说是鞠躬尽瘁, 死而后已 liao.
There is so much things to say, and I can go on and on about the Kindergarten. I can write stories after stories about it, but I think it's about time for this to end. It's time I put all of this behind me and start anew.
Hopefully, this will be the last post about the Kindergarten, at least anytime in the near future.
May life at the Kindergarten gets better with each passing day, and I give my blessings to all those still working towards their graduation!
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Bye, Kindergarten!
Regardless of good or bad, I got to stay in the Kindergarten for my last 2 nights. Thanks to those who came back to company me so I don't have to face the 4 walls alone. First night was still alright. Second, some psychopath came back and destroy the peace and serene. I think he should go see a psychiatrist, seriously. It's free for all students at the Kindergarten.
I was actually feeling quite "emo" on the 2nd night, knowing that I'm about to do the things that I've been doing for the past 500 plus days for the last time. Touring the "backyard", writing the excursion forms, updating the attendance board, answering the calls and playing with the pets...
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My Thanks
I hereby sincerely express my gratitude and thanks to anyone who has helped me in ANY way for the duration I was at the Kindergarten, no matter how small or insignificant it is.
First of all, I sincerely thank the Principal for his encouraging words, and his awesome farewell gifts for me. He is truly a great and generous person, and life in school wouldn't be the same without him. Next, I would like to express my utmost appreciation and gratitude to my form teacher for his assistance in helping me achieve such wonderful results.
I would like to thank all the "alumini" of the Kindergarten for their "motivation" they've given me when they left school. Without them, I would not have persevere till today.
Of course, I give the greatest thanks to all my classmates and schoolmates. Each and everyone of them made the Kindergarten such a "culturally diverse and fun-filled" place. Everyone of them are unique individuals that are fun to be together with, with people from all different backgrounds. We have the westerners, the oriental and the gangsters. We have the psychopaths and the maniacs, the silent (silent killer) and the loud-spoken, the timid and the fearless.
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Exciting Life At The Kindergarten
The result of having so many different personalities meant that our daily lives were filled with so much "excitement" and "challenges". Everyday is a different one, and I just know everyone simply looks forward to school.
You have to constantly be on a lookout for "exciting nominations" from the teachers. Being "nominated" is such a wonderful feeling, because it gives you the satisfaction and fulfillment of being "trusted" to do tasks that no one else wanted to. When you are "nominated", it means you are contributing to the Kindergarten, which is simply a "wonderful feeling". Your peers and friends rely on you to help them, and helping them gives you the utmost satisfaction.
In here, what matters most are friendship. Friends should help each other out with their homework, right?
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Fun Filled Memories
I will really miss washing the backyard and scrubbing the floors with my classmates. I never feel bored when I'm spending time with them.
I love it even more when my classmates leave me behind and let me clean the entire backyard by myself. It meant that they trust my abilities and I really really appreciate that. I love to do chores myself because I can learn to be independent, and even train up at the same time. It is truly the most wonderful job in the world.
When I am left to do everything by myself, I feel that I'm truly contributing to the school, and only then do my life has meaning.
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Times Together
When I return to my room and find things misplaced or missing, I would be so delighted. It meant that I can now play the "detective game" which I love so much. I can go around the whole school hunting for my item, which is just so much fun!
I love it when during my showers, water will just splash down from the skies for no reason at all! It's so unexpected that you can't help but laugh. Life is so much fun back then.
I love it when when visitors came to the Kindergarten, we get to rehearse 100 times beforehand. It is a life-time experience to be able to perform in front of the school's guests.
I love it when I'm forced to stay in school, because nothing can be more fun than staying in school! It's like living in a president suite! I don't feel like I'm being punished at all!
I love it when the school conduct "physical fitness" lessons, because we get to run around the compound! We take this chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery and stay healthy at the same time! It's the best of both worlds!
The best thing is when school-bell rings, we don't have to go home. Instead, we get to play with our pets! It's the best school rule ever!
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Variety of Educational & Challenging Excursions
I love taking the "free air-con" bus at 5pm for external excursions. Different classmates accompany you each time, and to different places, which meant more variety and more fun!
I am eternally grateful to the MOE for organizing so much excursions for us (up to 10 per month!). Not only do they provide top-rated dinner, we also enjoy royalty-like treatment there. And we don't even have to pay a single cent!
The best thing happens when they organize excursions for me during weekends and holidays. Who needs to celebrate Chinese New Year or Christmas? Nothing can be more fun than going on excursions! Students gained so much from those educational tours, they learn vital life skills that they would never have know elsewhere.
I am overjoyed each time when I know that someone decides not to attend an excursion, because then there'll be a chance that our teachers may "nominate" me to go. I am over the moon whenever something like that occurs.
Excursions are simply the best things at the Kindergarten. They made me learn so much more about life. My intelligence stats have increased by at least 100 from the countless excursions during my stay at the Kindergarten.
(YK, YZ: Please continue to persevere and uphold our honor, even as the minority.)
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The Best Place
As you can see, the Kindergarten is simply the BEST PLACE in this world.
I will definitely miss my life at the Kindergarten!
It is where I spend the best years of my life doing the most meaningful things I've ever done.
I will miss everyone at the Kindergarten!
I was actually feeling quite "emo" on the 2nd night, knowing that I'm about to do the things that I've been doing for the past 500 plus days for the last time. Touring the "backyard", writing the excursion forms, updating the attendance board, answering the calls and playing with the pets...
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My Thanks
I hereby sincerely express my gratitude and thanks to anyone who has helped me in ANY way for the duration I was at the Kindergarten, no matter how small or insignificant it is.
First of all, I sincerely thank the Principal for his encouraging words, and his awesome farewell gifts for me. He is truly a great and generous person, and life in school wouldn't be the same without him. Next, I would like to express my utmost appreciation and gratitude to my form teacher for his assistance in helping me achieve such wonderful results.
I would like to thank all the "alumini" of the Kindergarten for their "motivation" they've given me when they left school. Without them, I would not have persevere till today.
Of course, I give the greatest thanks to all my classmates and schoolmates. Each and everyone of them made the Kindergarten such a "culturally diverse and fun-filled" place. Everyone of them are unique individuals that are fun to be together with, with people from all different backgrounds. We have the westerners, the oriental and the gangsters. We have the psychopaths and the maniacs, the silent (silent killer) and the loud-spoken, the timid and the fearless.
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Exciting Life At The Kindergarten
The result of having so many different personalities meant that our daily lives were filled with so much "excitement" and "challenges". Everyday is a different one, and I just know everyone simply looks forward to school.
You have to constantly be on a lookout for "exciting nominations" from the teachers. Being "nominated" is such a wonderful feeling, because it gives you the satisfaction and fulfillment of being "trusted" to do tasks that no one else wanted to. When you are "nominated", it means you are contributing to the Kindergarten, which is simply a "wonderful feeling". Your peers and friends rely on you to help them, and helping them gives you the utmost satisfaction.
In here, what matters most are friendship. Friends should help each other out with their homework, right?
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Fun Filled Memories
I will really miss washing the backyard and scrubbing the floors with my classmates. I never feel bored when I'm spending time with them.
I love it even more when my classmates leave me behind and let me clean the entire backyard by myself. It meant that they trust my abilities and I really really appreciate that. I love to do chores myself because I can learn to be independent, and even train up at the same time. It is truly the most wonderful job in the world.
When I am left to do everything by myself, I feel that I'm truly contributing to the school, and only then do my life has meaning.
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Times Together
When I return to my room and find things misplaced or missing, I would be so delighted. It meant that I can now play the "detective game" which I love so much. I can go around the whole school hunting for my item, which is just so much fun!
I love it when during my showers, water will just splash down from the skies for no reason at all! It's so unexpected that you can't help but laugh. Life is so much fun back then.
I love it when when visitors came to the Kindergarten, we get to rehearse 100 times beforehand. It is a life-time experience to be able to perform in front of the school's guests.
I love it when I'm forced to stay in school, because nothing can be more fun than staying in school! It's like living in a president suite! I don't feel like I'm being punished at all!
I love it when the school conduct "physical fitness" lessons, because we get to run around the compound! We take this chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery and stay healthy at the same time! It's the best of both worlds!
The best thing is when school-bell rings, we don't have to go home. Instead, we get to play with our pets! It's the best school rule ever!
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Variety of Educational & Challenging Excursions
I love taking the "free air-con" bus at 5pm for external excursions. Different classmates accompany you each time, and to different places, which meant more variety and more fun!
I am eternally grateful to the MOE for organizing so much excursions for us (up to 10 per month!). Not only do they provide top-rated dinner, we also enjoy royalty-like treatment there. And we don't even have to pay a single cent!
The best thing happens when they organize excursions for me during weekends and holidays. Who needs to celebrate Chinese New Year or Christmas? Nothing can be more fun than going on excursions! Students gained so much from those educational tours, they learn vital life skills that they would never have know elsewhere.
I am overjoyed each time when I know that someone decides not to attend an excursion, because then there'll be a chance that our teachers may "nominate" me to go. I am over the moon whenever something like that occurs.
Excursions are simply the best things at the Kindergarten. They made me learn so much more about life. My intelligence stats have increased by at least 100 from the countless excursions during my stay at the Kindergarten.
(YK, YZ: Please continue to persevere and uphold our honor, even as the minority.)
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The Best Place
As you can see, the Kindergarten is simply the BEST PLACE in this world.
I will definitely miss my life at the Kindergarten!
It is where I spend the best years of my life doing the most meaningful things I've ever done.
I will miss everyone at the Kindergarten!
Thursday, July 17, 2008
The Light & Freedom
Even though I'm "technically" still 14 days away from the last day...
In reality, it makes little difference.
I think...
...
I think I finally see the light.
...
I finally found the meaning of freedom.
In reality, it makes little difference.
I think...
...
I think I finally see the light.
...
I finally found the meaning of freedom.
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Friday, June 27, 2008
Sunday, June 01, 2008
Kindergarten Riddles
So many people are graduating from the Kindergarten recently. What if I meet some of them 10 years later and could no longer recognize them?
How would I know if they're really my school mates from the past if they come up to me?
In consideration of this, I've came up with 2 sets of questions. If the person can answer any one of these question, it will prove that he was once a student of this institute...
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"The Cold Questions"
1. Who is Doraemon best friend?
2. Who would you miss most after graduation?
3. Who would you miss most when doing exercise?
4. Who did we always forget to feed?
5. What is the name of our graduate buffet's stall?
6. Whose singing is the best?
7. Who is the Kindergarten aircon manufacturer?
"Guess The Person"
1. Who does "F4 and Shan Cai" refer to?
2. Who is the "Battle God"?
3. Who is the "Chief Clark"?
4. Who is the Kindergarten "Wu Zun"?
5. Who says this: "你怕没有的玩 meh"?
6. Who are the 3 "露鸟大侠" (Bird Revealing Heroes) of the Kindergarten?
7. What does "Ah Guan" & "Ah Seng" refer to?
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How many points did you score out of 14?
How would I know if they're really my school mates from the past if they come up to me?
In consideration of this, I've came up with 2 sets of questions. If the person can answer any one of these question, it will prove that he was once a student of this institute...
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"The Cold Questions"
1. Who is Doraemon best friend?
2. Who would you miss most after graduation?
3. Who would you miss most when doing exercise?
4. Who did we always forget to feed?
5. What is the name of our graduate buffet's stall?
6. Whose singing is the best?
7. Who is the Kindergarten aircon manufacturer?
"Guess The Person"
1. Who does "F4 and Shan Cai" refer to?
2. Who is the "Battle God"?
3. Who is the "Chief Clark"?
4. Who is the Kindergarten "Wu Zun"?
5. Who says this: "你怕没有的玩 meh"?
6. Who are the 3 "露鸟大侠" (Bird Revealing Heroes) of the Kindergarten?
7. What does "Ah Guan" & "Ah Seng" refer to?
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How many points did you score out of 14?
Thursday, May 29, 2008
100 Days Left... ???
Wow... is this a dream?
Am I really that close already?
A long time ago, I didn't even dare to think about it. I didn't even believe I could see this day coming. I told myself, how nice would it be if I could just fast forward the time.
Now, the day have finally arrived...
2 Days ago, I finally received the confirmation.
AFTER NEARLY 6 MONTHS, 6 FRIGGING LONG MONTHS, OF AGONIZING & DOUBTFUL WAIT....
IT'S FINALLY CONFIRMED, IT'S FINALLY APPROVED, IT'S FINALLY FINALIZED.
No more "in process", no more "one more week", no more uncertainties, no more worries~
It's like a huge burden lifted from my shoulders, and I was overjoyed when I saw the notice.
If my calculation doesn't fail me, the difference should be 37 days.
...
And now...
For those people that "blame" me for doing this, for the people "advising" me not to, for those saying that I'm very "jian", etc... I don't know what to say.
Truthfully speaking, you think this is what I want?
You think I am so 'song' to be able to push my actual date till next year?
You think I would be happy to see those that went in later than me, actually leaving earlier than me?
You think I want to do this, if I can choose not to?
If you really think so, then my friend...
...
You are very wrong.
...
The truth is that I have no other choice. If I don't make the decision I did, I would have to wait 365 - 37 = 328 days.
THREE HUNDRED, TWENTY EIGHT DAYS.
Yes. 328 days wasted for 37 days. I don't see what other better choice I could have made.
...
...
I don't know how I'll feel on that day, leaving with these 37 days left. They're like thin strings attached to a kite. As long as all the strings are not totally cut off, the kite would never truly be free. I can soar into the skies earlier, but I would still have those tiny chains binding me. It's not the same as being truly free.
...
But well, to not sound so depressing...
For now, I will simply strike off the 37 days from the books.
For now, let me forget that these 37 days exists.
For now, just let me buried these 37 days deep underground, until the day they're ready to be freed.
Until the day all the strings are ready to be cut.
...
For now, just let me live in the illusion~
In the illusion that 63 days from now would be the actual day.
Let me enjoy that moment. Let me experience the euphoria.
I've also worked almost 700 days for that moment.
Please don't deny me of that right.
Please don't deny me of that joy.
Am I really that close already?
A long time ago, I didn't even dare to think about it. I didn't even believe I could see this day coming. I told myself, how nice would it be if I could just fast forward the time.
Now, the day have finally arrived...
2 Days ago, I finally received the confirmation.
AFTER NEARLY 6 MONTHS, 6 FRIGGING LONG MONTHS, OF AGONIZING & DOUBTFUL WAIT....
IT'S FINALLY CONFIRMED, IT'S FINALLY APPROVED, IT'S FINALLY FINALIZED.
No more "in process", no more "one more week", no more uncertainties, no more worries~
It's like a huge burden lifted from my shoulders, and I was overjoyed when I saw the notice.
If my calculation doesn't fail me, the difference should be 37 days.
...
And now...
For those people that "blame" me for doing this, for the people "advising" me not to, for those saying that I'm very "jian", etc... I don't know what to say.
Truthfully speaking, you think this is what I want?
You think I am so 'song' to be able to push my actual date till next year?
You think I would be happy to see those that went in later than me, actually leaving earlier than me?
You think I want to do this, if I can choose not to?
If you really think so, then my friend...
...
You are very wrong.
...
The truth is that I have no other choice. If I don't make the decision I did, I would have to wait 365 - 37 = 328 days.
THREE HUNDRED, TWENTY EIGHT DAYS.
Yes. 328 days wasted for 37 days. I don't see what other better choice I could have made.
...
...
I don't know how I'll feel on that day, leaving with these 37 days left. They're like thin strings attached to a kite. As long as all the strings are not totally cut off, the kite would never truly be free. I can soar into the skies earlier, but I would still have those tiny chains binding me. It's not the same as being truly free.
...
But well, to not sound so depressing...
For now, I will simply strike off the 37 days from the books.
For now, let me forget that these 37 days exists.
For now, just let me buried these 37 days deep underground, until the day they're ready to be freed.
Until the day all the strings are ready to be cut.
...
For now, just let me live in the illusion~
In the illusion that 63 days from now would be the actual day.
Let me enjoy that moment. Let me experience the euphoria.
I've also worked almost 700 days for that moment.
Please don't deny me of that right.
Please don't deny me of that joy.
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Graduation - The Night Before The Storm
Yesterday saw the graduation of another 2 students from the Kindergarten. (After retaining 7 years)
It's just another one. I've seen enough of it, and I should be used to it.
But yesterday one felt particularly painful. It just felt different from the previous ones. It felt more "real", more "threatening" and more "deadly".
Don't know why. They say the closer you are to graduation, the happier you be. But it sounds like BS to me at this moment. I think this rule only applies when you're "really really close" to graduation. Otherwise, you will just feel more and more agony with each passing day. Probably have to reach certain point before that rule apply.
...
Yesterday was really a mental and emotional torture, especially after the alumni came back.
Haiz... nothing to say...
Couldn't sleep the whole afternoon.
And guess what.
This is just the "prelude" of things to come. This mental distress is just the night before the storm.
...
...
I really cannot imagine what will happen to me in a month's time.
I need the power of a higher being to tide me through this difficult period...
It's just another one. I've seen enough of it, and I should be used to it.
But yesterday one felt particularly painful. It just felt different from the previous ones. It felt more "real", more "threatening" and more "deadly".
Don't know why. They say the closer you are to graduation, the happier you be. But it sounds like BS to me at this moment. I think this rule only applies when you're "really really close" to graduation. Otherwise, you will just feel more and more agony with each passing day. Probably have to reach certain point before that rule apply.
...
Yesterday was really a mental and emotional torture, especially after the alumni came back.
Haiz... nothing to say...
Couldn't sleep the whole afternoon.
And guess what.
This is just the "prelude" of things to come. This mental distress is just the night before the storm.
...
...
I really cannot imagine what will happen to me in a month's time.
I need the power of a higher being to tide me through this difficult period...
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