2008 Going Off..

Hello! How’s your Christmas and holidays? 2 weeks break seems so fast and I’m only left with 1 and a half day before school officially starts again. Darn as it seems, but there’s nothing we can do and just start working on our projects. Projects are indeed irritants, especially you are having a good time enjoying yourselves. Argh..

Family chalet was great last weekend. 3 days 2 nights break was a little too short but better than none. 5 units across Coasta Sands at Pasir Ris with each family with an unit. A good break with Mahjong to play, swimming, bbq and great company.

Cousins with Auntie in the middle!

Swimming with the kids! They are crazy!
Jason & Melissa, both youngest in the family! No 13 and 14!

Cousins playing in the pool!

On the 23rd, we went over to Mr Ong’s place for a mini-gathering. Pre-Christmas party I guess with the class. So nice of him to invite us to his house. So much food to devour on and we were so full right at the end!

It’s really nice to see everyone taking out time to come together I could see the class was enjoying every moment together.

With our PEM!

With Mr Ong’s Kids! They are Liverpool fans! :)

We decided to play some Indian Poker which was totally fun! Laughed our heads off and lecturers also joined in!

Me and Mao!

More pictures taken!

Nicely taken this one!

Last picture taken at the small bridge!

Christmas was spent with Maoists, didn’t head to town this year, crowd was always darn freaking irritating with the sprays. Laughing our heads off as usual.

It’s time to go, Ciaos!

Cheers!

Christmas? New Year?

Time flies as we always said. 2008 is coming to an end so soon. Christmas is approaching alongside with the New Year. How am I spending these days this year is also a big question mark. Oh well, it’s probably another ordinary day like everyday. There’s still school! Quite ridiculous, but there’s nothing we students can do too. Projects are still on my back of mind, I’ve tried not to think of it most of the time. Kind of irritating.

There were quite a number of December babies around the corner. Celebrated with some of my friends weeks ago.

First one, ONG! Simple Sakura dinner with Maoists and his friends. I’ve seen this lad from sec 1 and of course, I spotted this guy on the football field. (where else?) Brilliant player till today.

After which, Minghao!

It was MJ session cum birthday celebration at Jh’s place. Glad to see my dear friend here celebrating his birthday on a MJ table! It’s the first I’ve seen though! Nevertheless, it was simple yet meaningful.

They are a bunch of fun people to be with!

It’s serious matters when it comes to MJ.

The first week of term break is coming an end pretty soon. Oh my, good times always tend to fly uh? What to do? Will be at my family chalet this coming weekend and will be back on Sunday! Finally, a good break. It will be fun! Everyone is so looking forward to it!

Oh yes, for those who commented my previous post, I would like to say: “Thank you very much! Much appreciated. Small messages can mean so much to me.”

Enjoy the holidays to the fullest!

Cheers!

On 16 Dec 2005..

Today is 16 Dec 2008. 3 years ago, this day was a new chapter for me as I’ve officially became a Cadet Inspector. NPCC was my cca during my time in secondary school and I could still remember, under certain strange cirumstances, I was selected back then into the cca while the demand was very high.

Secondary 1 days were stupid but funny. I almost quited in Secondary 2, while the later 2 years were history. Neither did I expect this, after so many years, I’m still involved in NPCC up till today. It’s fate or I don’t know what, I can feel it was just meant to be.

Let’s share some “glorious” pictures when I was still a coporal or sergeant rank! (Don’t laugh hor!)

This was taken in Sec2. I was the Flag bearer for NDP in school!

The guy (raising flag) was my great buddy till today.

The highest moment in our cadet’s days, Official Opening!

Guard of Honor! With our beloved OC, Ms Yeo.

With my 2 other great buddies! Real Rifles, mind you.

Of course, during my cadets days, there were more photos taken but you know, I can’t possible upload so many unglam and ugly photos over here, before I appear in some forum for people to laugh at. Haha!
I went on for my O levels and somehow after that, I went for CI course in December 2005.

It was hell of an experience for that 3 weeks. No regrets participating and all these are only experienced once and for all. Great memories left in our minds and up till today, I could still remember the cheers we sang as we marched around the Police Academy.

16 Dec 2005!

Can see me?

Squad SATU for the WIN!

69th CIBTC ATC!

There you go! Louis Sir is born!

The 3 years flew by so fast and now I’m just looking at my NPCC pictures folder. There were so many events which happened and so many batches of cadets. Honestly, it’s hard to remember all of them, when and where exactly it happened but all I know is that these are valuable interaction and times shared by everyone.

My first ATC being the assistant coordinator of the camp! STRESS!

With my Sec2 cadets at that time, they have graduated!

Ice-skating session for the unit! It was brilliant!

With my Sec4 cadets at that time, they have all moved on with their own lives.

We also attended Firdaus’ graduation ceremony as our Adss family grew bigger. It was a happy event to see Firdaus graduating and I was so glad that he became one of us.

My first overseas trip with the unit as an Instructor. We went to Thailand, Phuket. It was a pleasant break and the 10 hours freaking tiring hike was probably the toughest I’ve ever been! Nevertheless, it was a great experience.

Eating our dinner! TOM YAM!

The water was fresh! DRINKABLE!

Watching the Elephant show..

On the way back home..

ATC 2008! With Area 1 Instructors! Enjoyable as usual.

Endau Rompin Trip with my Sec2 squad back then.

On the BOAT!

Thank God I have the all of you!

Secondary 1 Orientation! I was required to wear no1 uniform! I was quite lucky! I couldn’t remember how many times I wore that! I’m not being proud here, Hehe.

The following are pictures I took this year..So many pictures taken in which I’ve totally mixed them up as well. Oh well, I have picked some of my favourite ones and I will never be tired seeing them again and again.

My Sec1 cadets when I played this game with them. They are now going to be Sec3 next year.

In uniform! Hoping to see them grow up well and strong!

With my Sec4s! They are a small squad but filled with fantastic personalities among them which I will never forget!

In one of the camps, all of us went crazy!

Snapped by someone, whom I have no idea who?

My favourite with my Sec2s!

Cadet Leader Course! The BIG BIG FAMILY!

Proud of them, totally.

ATC 2008! Sec 3s!

The last few are my all times favourites! Leave the best for the last!

This photo is brilliant! I forgot why we took that way, but this beats all! Love it right gf? Haha! You know, i know!

Instructors! Thanks to all, our unit is still standing strong. Everyone’ contribution is invaluable.

Somehow, I just love this picture. This was taken in HTA and we just took out our Admiralty Flag and started taking pictures! We didn’t care who was around! That’s what we are made of!

This award was given to me this year. God darn it, one of my proudest moment in Adss and I appreciate this so much. Still standing strong in my room and this will be with me forever.

Liyana Mam! Our 3 years are up! Today is 16 Dec 2008! Haha! Can’t imagine Adss Npcc Unit without you, like seriously. You’ve been great! Achieved our GOLD as aimed and I do hope our efforts will be maintained!

Last but not least..

The GOLD unit. Nothing can replace this and this is what I’ve been working so hard for over the years. I’m so glad that even though during my cadets days, we didn’t manage to get it, but being an instructor, achieving it makes me extremely happy and delighted. Thank you all.

Okay! Like FINALLY! There are much photos to be uploaded, but it will take a few more hours for me to do that. Above are so much memories during my time in NPCC and the 3 years being an instructor were simply.. I just couldn’t find the right adjective, but you know what I meant. On the side note, I managed to blog this before time stuck 12am then it’s next day already, Haha!

For those who are mentioned or not mentioned, I appreciate you in every way involved. Be it Louis Sir scolding you all, playing with you all or whatsoever, 10 years down the road, if you see me, please say HI to me! It will mean so much to me.

I don’t know what the future lies, but I know Adss Npcc Unit will always have a place in my heart.

Take care people!
Work, Train, Play, Rest, WE ARE THE BEST!

Term Break, “Faster Come!”

Looks like it’s seems like years I’ve last typed an entry over here. Have been busy with school and the stress is inevitably getting higher and bigger as each day passes. Deadlines are there for us to meet but as students like always, we tend to leave things at the last minute. (Maybe that only applies to me) The previous project left me almost dead as I rushed it till 3am in the morning. Tests and projects are just in our minds, at least for mine, which is kind of frustrating at times.

Having said that, this is my last semester and I shouldn’t grumble so much. Instead, I should be pushing myself and putting more efforts in my work than usual. Somehow, I just couldn’t remember what happened the last few weeks. It just flew by like a flash and I did fall ill one of the days.

I spent the weekend playing football. It just made me think lesser when I’m out there fighting for the ball. Once game is over, it is back to the hectic and busy schedule we have. Thinking of this fact, it is kind of sad, isn’t it?

Today was a public holiday and I forced myself to head down to my work. Fortunately, despite all the distractions around me, I managed to complete 2 projects in one day. Not a fantastic achievement but still, the sense of satisfaction is there.

Term break is approaching and I’m really looking forward to it. 2 weeks break is definitely better than none. I got to plan the 2 weeks properly. Family chalet coming up. Maybe Christmas countdown, if there is any.

Alrights, I’m feeling a little tired. One more week to go!

Cheers!