Vesak Day..

Finally, a public holiday. A day for me and many of us to take a break off and rest. I slept smoothly as I do not need to force myself out of bed.

Sadly, as I’m typing this entry, my body temperature seems to be going up. Yes, I’m falling sick. The virus is still around as many around are affected badly. I’m no exception for this case.

My body is aching and headache has been around since afternoon. I wanted to type more but my current condition unfortunately don’t allow me to do so. Guys out there, do take good care. The feeling of falling sick is not good at all.

Cheers,

ATC 07..

On the same day after the Speech day, I made my way down to Pulau Ubin for the area’s adventure training camp. There will always be an adventure training camp every year where all the schools in the same area will head down to Ubin for a 3D2N stay.

For this year, due to Speech day, my school was unable to join the rest of the school for this camp. Still, the CIs still went there to help out and met the rest of instructors. As usual, there will be 2 camps ongoing on the same time. Sec2s and sec 3s. The campsite is big enough and it’s designed in a way where both camps are able to conduct their respective activities.

I went both sides to observe and as usual, the sec 3 side is more fun and the cadets were enjoying themselves. Sadly, for the sec 2s, they weren’t as excited as the other. It’s probably of the first time being in the campsite. They needed time to adapt.

I could still remember I was the assistant camp coordinator of last year’s ATC. (Sec 2) It’s a wonderful experience and I’ve learn a lot during that camp. This year, the sec 2 cadets has grown up and they were at the sec 3 camp. I was pleased to see that many of them could still remember me and my name. Most importantly, I could see the difference over the one year in them and fortunately, it’s for the better.

The campfire was always the main limelight of the camp. Everyone will get together, sing songs and cheer for one another. For the cadet inspectors, it’s also a time for us to enjoy ourselves and allow the cadets to have fun. During the campfire, I was singing with the kids when suddenly I felt a sharp pain on my thighs. It’s a CRAMP! It’s a cramp which I didn’t felt before. I had no choice but to seek the first aiders for help. They were experienced with such stuff and they were also surprised to see my thighs cramp in weird manner. After much stretching in a awkward position for me, my left thighs began to relax a little. It was a painful experience and luckily, no cadets saw that.

The camp ended on a high and all of us enjoyed the stay there. From cadets to instructors to officers. I believe everyone does think that the camp was a smooth and enjoyable one. Well Done Guys!

Phototaking!

Caroline & Myself On the bumboat.

D05 People

Instructors

Cheers,

Speech Day 07..

I was back in Adss for their speech day. My cadets has been training for the past weeks and it’s the day they are waiting for. Being in a uniformed group, such parades are common. Thinking back, I lost count on the number of parades I’ve participated in and taught as well.

The main purpose of going back was to see the performance of my cadets and giving them morale support as well. Seeing them being nervous in the beginning reminded me way back when I was at their age as well. Preparing for Official Opening of the school. Could remember the tiring trainings and the high satisfaction after the real major parade. It was sweet memories for me.

Sec 3

Sec 2

The parade went well. I’m proud of these kids. They didn’t make any mistakes and I’m pleased to see them making massive improvements and efforts in their parade. Saw them smile and hugging each other after the parade tells me how much this meant to them. I’m pleased.

Phototaking time..

Sec 3s, Caroline and Myself

Sec 2s & Myself

Jasma, Myself & Iffah

Hasyimah, Myself and Sharifah

Myself & Hazirah

Myself & Syafiqah

Aisyah, Myself & Syafiqah

These guys just made my days as a CI better. I’m so proud of them and it’s hard to imagine to see myself leaving them one day. I’ve already served NPCC for 1 and a half year, I still have 1 and a half more to go. Nevertheless, I’m enjoying and treasuring every moment with them.

Cheers,

8 Facts..

I’ve been tagged by Canterbury Soul. I’ve to post an entry of 8 random facts about myself. Through this, you guys may probably know a bit more about me. Before I start, there are some rules to be followed.

1. Each player starts with 8 random facts/habits about themselves.
2. People who are tagged write their own blog post about their 8 things and post these rules.
3. At the end choose 8 people to get tagged and list their names.
4. Don’t forget to leave them a comment telling them they’re tagged and to read your blog.

I shall start..

Songs
I love listening to music. Be it any genre or language, as long it sounds nice to my ears, the song will definitely in my mp3 player. The funny habit of mine is whenever I fall in love with a particular song, I will listen to that song for umpteen times in a single day. The song would be number one song in my mp3 and it would be repeated many times a day. My friends always question me of me listening to the same old song, but I just enjoy the song when I fall in love with it.

Food
As many said that Singapore is a food paradise, it’s without any doubts that we have delicious food over here. Still, my favourite food are still Mother’s and Grandma’s cooking. Home-cooked is always the best and I will always try my best to be back home whenever I know that they are cooking for the day. I grew up with my grandma and I’m never tired of her cooking. Till now, I will go back on weekends to taste her cooking. Between Mother’s and Grandma’s, I don’t think I can pick a winner.

Ambition
Since young, everyone has their own ambitions. As we grow up, these ambitions would definitely change and it’s most probably because of our ever-changing thinking. For me, there’s one thought which stays with me throughout since I was young. I wanted to be a footballer. Till now, it’s still the same. Of course, I know it’s impossible for it to be real. It’s never easy to be one in a society like Singapore. Nevertheless, it still remains a dream for me.

Friends
Friends play an important role in our lives and I’m no exception. I count myself a very lucky boy because of the fact that I’ve many great friends around me. I’ve no difficulties in making friends and that has been beneficial to me. Having said that, I always tend to put my friends above everything, be it family, girlfriend etc. Till today, I believe I do have this mentality which many have told me to change. Is that a wrong thinking? I do not know, what says you?

Sleep
Everyone loves sleeping. It’s probably the best time of your day. The time when you rest and free of troubles unless you have a nightmare. I myself loves the bed and there are several secrets when I sleep.
1. I drool during my sleep. For this, I’m aware that many of us do that.
2. I tend to cross my legs during sleep. I can cross in different types of positions and that puzzled my friends a few years back in a camp. That’s also explains why I do have cramps in the middle of the night.

18
The number 18 is my favourite number of all time. Several numbers tried to take over its place but it remain strong in that pole position. I just love this number and every jersey I have is printed 18 at the back. I’ve always believe in 18 and will always do.

Louis
I’m proud of my own name.

Conclusion
It’s so difficult to think of 8 random facts of myself and many times when I’m typing this entry, I didn’t know how to continue and caught staring at the screen, thinking of what to type about myself. It’s ain’t easy as you seems. Try it out!

Lucky guys who I’m going to tag..

1. James
2. Marcus
3. Michelle
4. Jessica
5. Joyce
6. Fynette
7. Uneditedmara
8. Amber

Cheers,

Is This What I Want?

Has been having packed schedule during the weekdays for both attachment and NPCC. Work load during attachment has been increased and I was given more tasks and assignments to complete than usual. I really wonder what’s wrong with our supervisors these days, I’m always been the one being called. Still, I took it and did the jobs the best I can.

I went back to Adss for their Speech day trainings and it feels great seeing all of them again. From secondary 1 to secondary 3. Every single one of them. The trainings were tough and I’m glad that they were able to take it. They did pretty well despite of the pressure given by many of the instructors. They marched smartly and that makes me so proud watching them putting up such a great performance. I was smiling as I recalled their performance yesterday.

I was talking to my officer yesterday on the way home and he was asking me how’s my life. I was dumbfounded for a moment as I do not know how to reply. Or I should say, I do not know WHAT to reply. I did give a reply and added a smile at the back. But deep down, I was thinking whether it was the right and honest reply. Honestly, I really unsure of what I’m doing now is what I’m going to do in future. I’m sure many of us do feel this way. This uncertainty and doubt has been around with me ever since I was in secondary school.

When I was being asked of what I want or what I want to be in future, I only return a answer of “I don’t know.” I’m currently studying a business course and its so uncertain of whether will I go into the business industry and apply the knowledge I’ve learnt now. Or probably, I may venture into other industries and am i right to say that I’ve wasted my business knowledge? I do not know.

It’s pretty confusing and I’ve always ask myself, is this what I want? What says you?

Cheers,

Take Care..

I guess there’s a virus spreading around. Many people are falling sick and it’s really sad to see people visiting the doctors. There’s long queues in clinics and I’m sure the doctors are giving lots of MCs to the patients.

Just a message for people around to take good care and not to fall ill. Falling ill is an awful feeling. Drink lots of water and have plenty of sleep.

Cheers.

Mother’s Day..

Yesterday was Mother’s day. I’m pretty sure many families were either at home enjoying their dinner or at restaurants celebrating this special day. Unfortunately, both Mum and Dad were sick since Saturday. They had a bad cough and I guess the virus are spreading around the house. Hopefully, not to me. *I’m drinking lots and lots of water.*

Luckily, the virus was not strong enough to keep my family and I at home. We did make an attempt to get out the house and have a Mother’s day dinner. But before that, we tried to make a trip down to Botanic Gardens. There was like a live band performance there. My sister is currently in her school band and it’s no surprise she wants to take a look. However, when we reached there, the band performance has just ended. It’s disappointing especially for my sister. Still, there’s always next time for such performances.

Despite the disappointment, I was delighted to be at the Botanic Gardens again. It’s been so many years since I’ve been there. I could still remember I played football on the huge green field. Missed those days when I just ran after the plastic ball. There were lots of families there. Bringing their children and dogs out to the park and enjoy the green nature. The Garden is no doubt, one of the beautiful parks I’ve been to. Seeing all the families spending quality time together just lightens up my mood. Children are running around, perspiring and I see smiles on their faces.

There’s a little boy who caught my attention. He was just concentrating with playing his red balloon. He was not concerned about the surroundings and I could see that he had great fun with it. He was determined to keep the balloon afloat from the ground. His parents were nearby him and he was not worried of getting lost. The thing which caught me thinking is the thought of myself at this boy’s age. Was I just like him? So playful yet bold? I was thinking back, really hard but I couldn’t remember much. Sometimes, I do wish that I can go back time and see how I was like when I was a child. Will things be different if I’ve grown up a different way? I do not know. I just realise that I miss the feeling of able to concentrate solely just on a thing and enjoying doing it. Presently, I doubt I can do that. I will definitely be distracted and troubled over things. Will I able to just play with only the red balloon or will I be looking at other balloons? I really wonder.

Back to Mother’s Day dinner. We went to Orchard Hotel for our dinner. It’s been so long since we’ve been there. As both Mum and Dad was having cough, they have to eat less oily food. Hence, they decided to have some porridge while my sister and I enjoyed the rest. The food was great but the company was better. Chatting while eating and cracking jokes is never bored. A simple dinner.

I’ve managed to distribute all the Mochis and cakes to all my friends and relatives. *Thanks to Mum.* Thanks you guys again for your support and I really hope the Mochis are nice.

It’s so tempting
to hug you.
I want to,
but,
I know I can’t.

Cheers,

Heavy Week..

Another week has just been gone and now, I’m reflecting, I really wonder what did I do during the past weeks. It seems so fast that I can’t remember. Still, I can say that my schedule is being kept busy and this indicates that my time is filled with activities rather than nothing at all.

Attachment in school has been pretty alright, except the fact that it’s just getting bored each time I enter the office. Everything is stagnant and it seems to me like every single day we are doing the same things. It’s just like a routine and there’s nothing new. Luckily, I have the company of the attachment friends. People from the various outlets and departments are fun to mix with and I’m glad that I’ve made some great friends along the way. I will definitely miss this stopover after changing for another.

Recently, I’ve difficulties blogging for my football blog due to some problems of the blogger. I’m frustrated with this barrier as I was not able to update my posts. Several of my friends also faced this problem and I really wonder what happened. This problem has been around for quite some time, making all of us so helpless upon touching the keyboard. I know this may not happen to everyone, but for those who knows how to solve, please let me know how. I’m getting fed up with this occurring problem. I need help on this. Thank you.

Football season is coming to end really soon. That’s bad news for football fans out there. This tells us that we got nothing to watch for the next 3 months until the season starts again. There’s no World Cup this year, neither is there European Championship. I wonder how I am going to survive these months without football? I may sounds exaggerated but it seems like a routine for me to watch football every weekend and I find it pretty uneasy when I don’t get to watch. I’m sure that girlfriends and wives out there would be pleased that the season is coming to a close. Your boyfriends and husbands will have more time for you, right?

Busy weeks are coming up as I need to go back to Adss for their Speech day rehearsals and trainings. I haven’t gone back for quite some time, miss all of them. Looks like I have to apply for more leave from my attachment. I wouldn’t mind saving up my leave hours to go back to teach them. Friends around me do ask me why do I sacrifice my time on them. I did think a while and at that moment, I was dumbfounded. I didn’t know how to answer. Probably, I just love it.

Once upon a time,
I was falling in love.
But now,
I’m only falling apart.

Cheers.

Broke..

I’ve decided to blog a little today since I have a little bit of time and energy. Have been going to the ATM machine and kept withdrawing. I check my bank account everyday and has been shaking my head everytime I got the receipt from the machine.

It’s been a difficult time for me these few weeks in terms of cash flow. Spending much amount of money on food recently. Almost 3 meals away from home and this indicates that my pocket’s hole is getting bigger. Besides that, my appetite has been increasing everyday and 3 meals are normally not enough. However, though my money kept crediting, my body does not have any effects at all.

I’m wondering where to earn money and have been thinking hard. Still, I can’t think of much ideas of making money. I have a busy schedule and I do wonder whether can I work part-time or something. I ask my friends around and they doubt that I’m those who can work. They just told me that I’m like those guys stay at home and wait for money. Darn! Since when I left that impression on them?

I’m willing to try and at least earn some income for myself. I just need the time. I don’t mind squeezing time out and use those time to at least some good use. Of course, having said that, I also have to sacrifice several things as well if I have to work. It’s such a dilemma! In every decision, there will always be pros and cons, and for this, I really do not know what’s right for me. What say you?

Before I go, let me show you this cute little boy..
Enjoy..

Work hard in everything you do guys!

Cheers,

Weekends..

It seems to me that I can only able to blog during weekends. Too tired and busy to touch the computer during the weekdays. Mood has been pretty good as my beloved Liverpool is in the Champions League final. As always, as long as Liverpool is doing well, my mood will definitely goes the same.

Last Thursday, it was one of my good friend’s birthday. Jang’s birthday. I could still remember one year ago, we celebrated his birthday when we just met each other. Just a blink of an eye, we celebrated his birthday again. This time, we went to eat at Fish & Co. Although it’s just a simple dinner, I believe it’s the presence which matters. All of us sitting on a long table, cracking jokes and chatting with one another. It’s just those simple things we do but meaningful, at least to me.

The 10 of us. A simple dinner. I believe Jang’s a happy birthday boy that day!

Back to attachment. I have to do some personal selling and I’m glad that I’ve completed it. I sold 31 sets of Mochi and 2 cakes. I’m more than happy of the support you guys out there gave me. You know who you are. A big thank you to you. Although it’s just a small amount from you guys, but it definitely the thought that counts. I truly appreciate your support.

People around me are telling and asking me why do my entries is full of words and paragraphs. I was unable to answer them at first or I just gave them an answer of “that’s how I blog.” After thinking and much reflecting, I realised I just love the way I’m blogging now. I prefer to write in full sentences and in correct English as well. I know, there isn’t much people blogging like the way I am, but I don’t see anything wrong in my way of expressing my views, thoughts and feelings. Please forgive me for writing long passages and bore you. That’s my way of blogging, I guess.

It’s been a long time,
since we met.
I just hope to see you again.

Cheers,