Sunday night could not sleep, tossed and turn in bed. Finally woke up at 0530. After changing, left for home and took taxi. Long journey to my camp. Reached camp at 0730 alittle early but there were a number of privates there. Bid goodbye to my mom and sister. Went into the camp with my platoonmates Ah Tai and Satu. We were asked to wait in the hall while they divided us into different platoons. In the end, Kelvin, Anthony, Garrad and Bobby were in my platoon. While Zhong Wei, Mitchel, Chong Wei, Jin Ming, Ah Tai, Satu and Qian another platoon.
My platoon is called 03 / 04 IC 1 Operator 3rd batch of year 2004 what a long name. My course Sergant was 3SG Tor / Wei Jian and course commander WO Mohan who was on MC. He lead us to our bunks to put our stuffs. I was appointed the manual IC which was incharge of the manuals. I had to distribute 12 manuals to each privates a total of 360 books. After distributing the books, we went for lunch. No need to scan 11B. We then proceeded to the hall for an opening speech. At 1730, we had an orientation run to introduce the camp. Later we went for dinner in PT attire. Then our CSM had something to talk to us. When we reached our bunks, mingled with new and old friends.
The next day 0530 reville with 5BX only do stretching and went for breakfast. After breakfast at 8 had lessons till 5pm in smart 4. My course is around 8 weeks long and after this I would be learning to drive. Hopefully can convert however i guess not enough mileage. Each day routine is about the same, 5BX, breakfast, long boring lessons in smart 4 till 5pm, dinner, admin time basically revising and sleep. 90% books, 10 % PT. We are not allowed to excerise on our own, fearing of us getting injured and being not able to follow the lessons.
Thursday had my first test, a practical test on battery and generator. To start up the damn generator you need skill, strength and lots of luck. Overall started the generator on 3rd attempt and passed. At night, SG Tor revealed the names of guard duties. 20, 22 Dec 22 men would be selected for guard duty. However on holidays, 2 men from my platoon would be selected. SUAY AR tio 26 duty.
Friday is first book out day, everybody is in high-spirits. Before dinner had practical lesson and it started to rain heavily, I was afraid the rain would affect our book out timing. Dinner was great spaghetti much less oily than Tekong. After dinner packed stuff and kept area clean ready for inspection. 1815 book out lor. Accompanied a friend to Bukit Batok MRT Station where I when to Jurong to change to the east line. The journey back home was around 1 hour.
Though the camp was under renovating the environment here was pleasant. Good beds, pillows, new fans, lockers. The bunk was smaller accomodating 10 beds. The toilets here are much bigger and better than Tekong. 10 shower cubicles, no more waiting.
The food here compared to Tekong serves much smaller servings. Normally I don't feel full after a meal, go back bunk to eat snacks. As the camp is smaller, no need to wait so long already.
Overall though training is slack, still missed the times during BMT, my bunkmates, wonderful instructors and the noisy but lively atmosphere.
Friday night, went to Holland V with Timothy to look for Rishee and Audrey. Rishee was always at this bar at Holland V call Wala Wala which has a live band performing.
Timothy and I waited for 30mins before entering. We ordered a jug of Carsberg for $38. It was crowded, not too long the band arrived and started to play. I think they are very good, however I couldn't appreciate the type of music. Left Wala Wala and shared taxi home.
Saturday Siming as usual, I think its a waste of human time haha, hours passed very fast. At night, studied for my test on Monday. Sunday morning, went Macpherson to play soccer. Not too bad managed to score a goal. After that Chong Kai gave us a lift home. Then i started to blog till now 1900, time to leave home for camp. Sian so far.
Sunday, December 19, 2004
Sunday, December 12, 2004
I am a Signal Operator
Very long time never blog.
Monday - I slack last night ya, I last the night before, now i slack like never before.
Tuesday - I slack last night ya, I last the night before, now i slack like never before.
Wednesday - Went to Parkway for a walk alone and buy groceries, got many brochures for Xmas sales. Xmas wish a new handphone and a new digital camera. My handphone is crazy always shutting down by itself, despite sending to Siemens to repair twice, the problem still persists. I think my ultra zoom camera quality still sucks over a camera designed to be fashionable.
Timothy's birthday
Talked to Timothy over msn and found out he was on MC for a week. He had his wisdom tooth extracted. OOuch !!! No solid food and plenty of rests. I can't imagine having my gums cut and sew back again.
Xmas wish
1) Lots of money, who don't want
2) New handphone preferably SE K700i or Nokia 6670,Motorola Razr 3, Motorola E680.
3) New digital camera Canon A95 or Sony W1 ,Canon G6, Canon S70, Sony V3, Casio EX P700
4) New internet connection Cable
5) New computer or graphics card, card to lousy to play any games.
6) New gadgets to play
7) Find Girlfriend
Thursday - My mum cooked mee siam today, been quite awhile since i last had mee siam. It was delicious had many helping, but it was alittle too hot. The Parkway's standard has dropped. I invited Kai and Sandi over for a meal.
Daniel Birthday
Friday - Been waiting for this day, my posting day. Woke in the morning saw my sms, Kai asked me to check posting. I on my monitor and saw 20++ friends messaging for my posting, man i just woke up. Couldn't login to the server due to other trying to find their posting. So Kai checked my posting and I was posted to Stagmont Camp as signal operator, STAY IN BRING EVERYTHING BMTC ISSUED TO ME !!! Wah sian have to pack all my barang barang. Somemore camp so far at Choa Chu Kang. Congratulations to Kiat Loon and Guo Liang being our future commanders, wish you good luck and take care. My section had the most number of people going SISPEC the **** island again ahaha. Good luck to Jonathan, Jason, Hua Lian and Ali (my buddy). Seems like many of my platoon mates are posted same as me. Satu, Ah Tai, Anthony, Mitchel, Zhong Wei and others.
Saturday - Had been (Sim)ing the whole day. If we humans are like the Sims so friendly I don't think there will ever be conflicts but thats just a game.
Packed all my stuffs to bring into unit on Monday.
At night, Rishee and Audrey fetch me to Timothy's area for a meal. Rishee had gotten fatter since i last saw him. Met Timothy and we had pratas. Chatted over NS stuff as usual whil Audrey was WTF army talk again. Timothy had a bad accident where his car was smashed badly. His car smashed the centre dividers on the road. He showed us the pictures he took after the accident, I can't believe the shock he experienced as it was very bad. Luckily he was not injured and the car is still under warranty.
Sunday - Was raining heavily and decided not to go play soccer. Slack on the bed for a long time. (Sim)ing all the way till dinner. Had dinner and watched Star Awards. This year the concepts very interesting quite nice compared to last year. Alot of the artistes are also pregnant including our Ah Jie Zoe Tay.
Very moody tomorrow have to wake up early and report to new camp.
Monday - Report to new camp ...
will be continued watch this space.
Monday - I slack last night ya, I last the night before, now i slack like never before.
Tuesday - I slack last night ya, I last the night before, now i slack like never before.
Wednesday - Went to Parkway for a walk alone and buy groceries, got many brochures for Xmas sales. Xmas wish a new handphone and a new digital camera. My handphone is crazy always shutting down by itself, despite sending to Siemens to repair twice, the problem still persists. I think my ultra zoom camera quality still sucks over a camera designed to be fashionable.
Timothy's birthday
Talked to Timothy over msn and found out he was on MC for a week. He had his wisdom tooth extracted. OOuch !!! No solid food and plenty of rests. I can't imagine having my gums cut and sew back again.
Xmas wish
1) Lots of money, who don't want
2) New handphone preferably SE K700i or Nokia 6670,Motorola Razr 3, Motorola E680.
3) New digital camera Canon A95 or Sony W1 ,Canon G6, Canon S70, Sony V3, Casio EX P700
4) New internet connection Cable
5) New computer or graphics card, card to lousy to play any games.
6) New gadgets to play
7) Find Girlfriend
Thursday - My mum cooked mee siam today, been quite awhile since i last had mee siam. It was delicious had many helping, but it was alittle too hot. The Parkway's standard has dropped. I invited Kai and Sandi over for a meal.
Daniel Birthday
Friday - Been waiting for this day, my posting day. Woke in the morning saw my sms, Kai asked me to check posting. I on my monitor and saw 20++ friends messaging for my posting, man i just woke up. Couldn't login to the server due to other trying to find their posting. So Kai checked my posting and I was posted to Stagmont Camp as signal operator, STAY IN BRING EVERYTHING BMTC ISSUED TO ME !!! Wah sian have to pack all my barang barang. Somemore camp so far at Choa Chu Kang. Congratulations to Kiat Loon and Guo Liang being our future commanders, wish you good luck and take care. My section had the most number of people going SISPEC the **** island again ahaha. Good luck to Jonathan, Jason, Hua Lian and Ali (my buddy). Seems like many of my platoon mates are posted same as me. Satu, Ah Tai, Anthony, Mitchel, Zhong Wei and others.
Saturday - Had been (Sim)ing the whole day. If we humans are like the Sims so friendly I don't think there will ever be conflicts but thats just a game.
Packed all my stuffs to bring into unit on Monday.
At night, Rishee and Audrey fetch me to Timothy's area for a meal. Rishee had gotten fatter since i last saw him. Met Timothy and we had pratas. Chatted over NS stuff as usual whil Audrey was WTF army talk again. Timothy had a bad accident where his car was smashed badly. His car smashed the centre dividers on the road. He showed us the pictures he took after the accident, I can't believe the shock he experienced as it was very bad. Luckily he was not injured and the car is still under warranty.
Sunday - Was raining heavily and decided not to go play soccer. Slack on the bed for a long time. (Sim)ing all the way till dinner. Had dinner and watched Star Awards. This year the concepts very interesting quite nice compared to last year. Alot of the artistes are also pregnant including our Ah Jie Zoe Tay.
Very moody tomorrow have to wake up early and report to new camp.
Monday - Report to new camp ...
will be continued watch this space.
Tuesday, December 07, 2004
Steamboat
Sunday morning met up with the guys to play soccer. The weather was fine and performance was fine and enjoyed the game. Kai had something on so he left first. I then went back with Sandi, Edwin, Mingda and Kiat Loon. Mingda wanted to buy something at NTUC so we accompanied him. At NTUC an idea struck us, we decided to organise a small steamboat at Sandi's house. So we bought the necessary stuff and left for home.
Later in the afternoon, I met up with Jia Ming to go Sandi house. Reached there prepared and cook the stuff. The meal was simple yet delicious everyone enjoyed the steamboat. At around 8 Jia Ming had to book in so he left. So Sandi Edwin and me watched tv and played PS2. Left his house at around 2am.
What we have inside our steamboat
1) Hotdogs
2) Beef Balls
3) Chicken Balls
4) Fish Balls
5) Duno wat seafood
6) Crabsticks
7) Chicken meat (choice of plain/ black pepper/ chilli sauce)
8) Vegetables
9) Egg
10) Instant Noodles / Rice
To end it off, a cold sweet dessert of fruit salad.
Later in the afternoon, I met up with Jia Ming to go Sandi house. Reached there prepared and cook the stuff. The meal was simple yet delicious everyone enjoyed the steamboat. At around 8 Jia Ming had to book in so he left. So Sandi Edwin and me watched tv and played PS2. Left his house at around 2am.
What we have inside our steamboat
1) Hotdogs
2) Beef Balls
3) Chicken Balls
4) Fish Balls
5) Duno wat seafood
6) Crabsticks
7) Chicken meat (choice of plain/ black pepper/ chilli sauce)
8) Vegetables
9) Egg
10) Instant Noodles / Rice
To end it off, a cold sweet dessert of fruit salad.
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