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.
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