Sunday, November 26, 2006
Dear Diary,
Why is it that the last 3 consecutive entries are all uploaded by me ? I thought this was supposed to be a joint effort huh? Wake up your bl***y ideas leh!
Anyway, back to this week's entry. I know if I continue to complain about my life in camp its going to be super boring but besides talking about such things I really got nothing else to share here. Besides, the idea of this joint blog to allow us poor souls who spend 71.4% of their time in army camps to shed some light on some of the interesting events that happened behind the metal gates of the camps. If you are here expecting to see what new toys our army has purchased, you are at the wrong place. Over here, we focus more on the interesting odd events that happened in camp which we can relate to the outside world.
Towards the end of last week, the heads of the various platoons came over to pay us a surprise visit. Initially, we thought it was just another "bonding" session but it turns out to be something we dread the most. They were here for a headhunting session. Throughout the course, they were already in the shadows observing us from the dark and picking their prey to join the various platoons.
To make it less confusing, let me share abit on the structure of the system. Over here, most of us will be going to these 3 platoons. Althought all 3 will be xiong until out of this world, but there is this platoon that is outstanding different from the rest. Why ? it is managed by a ******. An overly enthu and garang soilder as compared to the bosses of the other 2 platoons. Sad to say, one of us will be working alongside this madman from next next week onwards until he ORD. Having said so much earlier, here comes the main point of this entry.
Lets call this ******, J. When it was J's turn to do the publicity stunt for his platoon, as usual no one "expressed interest" to work under him. Then he started to shortlist a few to become his chosen one. This is where the ugly side of humans was revealed. Everyone started to sabo one another hoping that he himself will not end up as the chosen one. I do admit I was bearing tat evil thought as well. But seriously, being the chosen one is really no joke man. Not only will burn weekends and its not going to be hell lot of fun. At that point, i was like everyone else, only interested in pointing my finger out and just praying that I wont be the one.
That night, i reflected on my actions and felt that I did in the room was so wrong. Althought it was a very gentleman act of standing up and speaking politely to J that I cant afford to join him but its the thought of hoping that one suay guy will face this shit alone instead of myself is sinful. It really is every man for himself in this world. I know its not within my power to change the rules of this cruel game called life but maybe the least I could have done is to shutup, not allowing those nasty thoughts to wander in my mind and just let nature takes its course. After thinking so much, teaming up with Mr J until feb 2008 doesn't feel that bad as it seems. As much as I hate to suffer but someone has got to do the dirty job right ? I'm not that noble yet la but I'm mentally prepared to block this fatal arrow for my fellow friends.
我不入地狱谁入地狱。
I dun understand why the chinese words cant show up on my com but anyway it stands for "wo bu ru di yu, shei ru di yu."
I will be going for a x-ray scan on my knee tmr. Hope its nothing serious. Till next weekend, have fun to all!
--xiao xin--
Saturday, November 18, 2006
Dear Diary,
The previous week was supposed to be our hell week in camp but thanks to Lady Luck we survived the week unscathed. The so-called devils were too busy with their stuffs to come and bother us. This left us with 2 more weeks of trainee life to endure! 2 major excercises and we are out of this shit hole. Endure on!
I was made the stand-in IC for the last few days of the week. It was a whole new experience for me altogether partially due to the fact that I'm currently reading a book about leadership and dreams. My shot as the IC couldn't have come at a better timing because it allowed me to apply the stuffs that I picked up from the book. Althought my stint as the IC did not even clock up to 50hrs, it only consist of our first mini excercise and all the usual admin shit. To sum it up, I have learn more about myself as well as how to manage people better. A small and humble tip for all readers, always remember to put yourself in other's shoe before taking any actions. Never do to others what you dont want others to do to you.
Leadership is more than commanding & fear. Its about empowering & trust.
Just a random news about me. My right knee hurts pretty bad now. Will be going for a scan next next week. I hope its not going to be a big issue. One more thing, tmr is my big day! Its my first regimental weekend duty. A day to remember right ?
--xiao xin--
Sunday, November 12, 2006
For some ppl, computer games are their only source of entertainment. It will be kind of sad if we were to take it away from them by force so might as well give in to them. As the saying goes, " It takes a bigger man to walk away from a fight." So its pointless to bear grudges over such petty issues esp if its against faggots like them.
Here is an open plea to Mr bear, please dun pawn them too hard the next time can haha? After all they are my bunkmates. They very poor thing liao leh. No looks, no brain, Nothing. =)
Sian la..next week I got weekend duty. This can be considered as a curtain-raiser to the many that will come flooding in till I ORD. But if one looks at weekend duties from a different perspective( my perspective) , it does has its pro as well. Firstly, some weekend duties like on-standby will be rewarded with OIL but if its labelled as regimental then LLST lor. Secondly, it keeps one occupied with the job on hand. This prevents his mind from reminding himself of the things that he dun want to think of. You can say its a dark part of his memory or an uncertain future that he is running away from. Whatever the case, he is not in the mood to think about it now. He is contented with his life now and he doesn't want it to change not even if it is for the better. C'mon and burn my weekends!
OIL: Off in lieu
LLST: lan lan suck thumb
---Xiao Xin---
another week has passed...our dear hock is going brunei for a 16days and 15 nights championship tour to dig some oil in the forest. he demands more socks despite having 5 for only a 9 day outfield there...where can u find such hygienic officer?if he gets posted to tekong, i think his men will be able to bathe everyday during the field camp.
next week will be another disaster haha......trying every means to make things done just to please ur superior who probably doesnt knows how much hardship we put in and nag us for unable to complete tasks which are out of our reach.i guess thats how life is.
i think the vs gang has just found a new pasttime~~~~~kbox!!!!! hahaha its fun and more importantly its cheaper dan going to movies all the time.....
signing out
---bear---
dota is just a game.
why kick such a big fuss over some comments made by the other players?
its really not worth it.
not worth your energy.
not worth your time.
so just take it lightly.
friends will always be friends.
there will never be hard feelings for each other.
maybe should just get a life and stop playing stupid computer games.
soccer is my life. join me in my game.
---pooh---
Saturday, November 11, 2006
life in camp has never been so miserable before.
our day just depends on one chocolate-bar guy to spoil it.
so what if they are officers?
they don't even understand how their men feel.
only know how to talk to us when we are on fours.
only know how to knock us down.
only know how put on airs.
this sucks.
(and that's why i dun like to salute them.. they dun deserve my respect..)
***it's not the rank that matters, it's the respect that you earned that matters more***
---pooh---
i wan to get out of there
