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Memories 1
Memories 2
Less than a day before, I packed my bag,
for the last time at home
eat breakfast
brush teeth
wash face
bathe
go toilet
talk to my mother
before joining the hundreds of young men waiting at Pasir Ris to take the ferry to Pulau Tekong. They would find it hard to part their parents, friends, relatives or girlfriends. At Tekong life would be totally different, obey the superiors, follow the rules and defintely no entertainment like computers or tv for you to use.
Today Tuesday, one of my poly best friend Kai, boarded the ferry to Tekong. I can still remember the wonderful times spent and memories we had together. Life in poly, shopping outside and most memorable going Thailand for holiday last year after our internship.
Though I was not able to send him off, as I wanted to, I hope he could take care of himself and be able to adapt the life there.
Daniel just sent me a pic of himself. He had shaved his hair, and wore black plastic frame specs. He looked like Sean when bald. He would also be enlisting tomorrow at 10am.
Tuesday, August 17, 2004
Monday, August 16, 2004
Last time in TP : Finally the long awaited Graduation Ceremony.
Today 16 August 2004 marks the end chapter of my Polytechnic life and few more days another chapter of my life National Service. Reached the Convention Center at around 9++ am. Went to register and return my matric card no more 0101799E, now CHAO RECRUIT LOL. Everyone were either formally dressed or for those already in the army wearing no4. Along the way mingled with old friends congratulating each other.
By 9.30 all graduates and parents were seated awaiting the distinguished guests of honour. While waiting for the guests, the projector was displaying videos of olden Singapore in the 40s 50s. At 10am sharp the guest of honour arrived and everyone rised for the national anthem. The Director of IT school gave a long speech before, Mr Edward Fun(?) CEO of Apple Computers one of the distinguished guests gave his inspiring speech. He too was an ex TPian, graduated in 1995. During his studies he was posted to GuangZhou, China for internship. The 6 months there trained and spur him to greater heights. After a few years of working, he was headhunted by Dell to be responsible of the computer systems of the Singapore Government.
Among the guest of honour was a Brigadier General. A guest from Microsoft, was called upon to hand our Diplomas to us. At around 11am, I was finally at backstage awaiting the moment of my life. Along the way my ex-lecturers congratulated me. After all diplomas were given away, a dance performance was performed. After the dance, Mr Edward was once again called upon to present graduates the Diploma with Merit. Those awarded with this diploma are those with very good grades. Was surprised to see Susee my year 1 mate to be awarded.
After the ceremony, there was alot of phototaking sessions for the last time. It was rather rushed for those who were given half day off and had to return to camp later. (Pictures would be posted later). I was really disappointed, not being able to see some of my classmates and share our joys. Though Guo Jiu did not registered for the event, he even dressed formally to take photos with us one last time. Later Pei Long drove Kai and I to Bugis and eat. We eat at Billy Bombers, decor was nice, but the food i ordered was nothing special. However their burgers are GIGANTIC. They ordered 2 burgers while I ordered a chicken set. My order was just fried crispy chicken and large size french fries. Ordered a drink called "Sophia" basically some lemonade and mixed fruit. Well the taste was not bad. After the meal I left for home, while Kai followed Pei Long to his shop to buy black tape and alarm clock.
By 9.30 all graduates and parents were seated awaiting the distinguished guests of honour. While waiting for the guests, the projector was displaying videos of olden Singapore in the 40s 50s. At 10am sharp the guest of honour arrived and everyone rised for the national anthem. The Director of IT school gave a long speech before, Mr Edward Fun(?) CEO of Apple Computers one of the distinguished guests gave his inspiring speech. He too was an ex TPian, graduated in 1995. During his studies he was posted to GuangZhou, China for internship. The 6 months there trained and spur him to greater heights. After a few years of working, he was headhunted by Dell to be responsible of the computer systems of the Singapore Government.
Among the guest of honour was a Brigadier General. A guest from Microsoft, was called upon to hand our Diplomas to us. At around 11am, I was finally at backstage awaiting the moment of my life. Along the way my ex-lecturers congratulated me. After all diplomas were given away, a dance performance was performed. After the dance, Mr Edward was once again called upon to present graduates the Diploma with Merit. Those awarded with this diploma are those with very good grades. Was surprised to see Susee my year 1 mate to be awarded.
After the ceremony, there was alot of phototaking sessions for the last time. It was rather rushed for those who were given half day off and had to return to camp later. (Pictures would be posted later). I was really disappointed, not being able to see some of my classmates and share our joys. Though Guo Jiu did not registered for the event, he even dressed formally to take photos with us one last time. Later Pei Long drove Kai and I to Bugis and eat. We eat at Billy Bombers, decor was nice, but the food i ordered was nothing special. However their burgers are GIGANTIC. They ordered 2 burgers while I ordered a chicken set. My order was just fried crispy chicken and large size french fries. Ordered a drink called "Sophia" basically some lemonade and mixed fruit. Well the taste was not bad. After the meal I left for home, while Kai followed Pei Long to his shop to buy black tape and alarm clock.
Last Soccer Session SOBZ sobz sObZ SoBz
Was going to play soccer at Macpherson, when my mum said she was not feeling well and told me to buy breakfast. She said her stomache and vomiited last night. I went to my hawker centre to buy breakfast and lunch for them. Met Kai at Paya Lebar to go Macpherson together, when Sandi called to say an altar is being setup at the basketball court, so play at a nearby street soccer court. Reached there and saw Sandi, Jia Ming, Wei Qiang, Chin Sin, Jun Liang and Edwin. Didn't want to wait so decided to play at another basketball court near Kallang. Edwin drove his bike while we took bus. Reached there and formed teams. Wei QIang, Jun Liang, me and 2 other pros were in the same group. Our team had been wining since we started LOL. Soon later Zhi Kang and Mingda came. Pratically played last man the whole time. Boy the bottled drinks being sold is KILLING. $2.50 for a big bottle of 100 plus and i stared the shopowner for awhile, as I might heard wrongly. Played till 3.30pm where we left for home. Me Jia Ming and Kai went Kallang Mrt to take bus 31. Went Jia Ming house to borrow his goggles after that went home. Soon the skies turned dark and started to rain heavily.
Tomorrow is my Graduation Day. Hopefully I could take photos with my brothers who went through thick and thin for the last time. Then wednesday I would be going Tekong.
Tomorrow is my Graduation Day. Hopefully I could take photos with my brothers who went through thick and thin for the last time. Then wednesday I would be going Tekong.
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