[[*Endless Road_______Endless Journey]]*

Sunday, March 19, 2006

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My right foot is still swollen after an unfortunate accident on Wednesday. Been on medical leave for the last few days, and I must say the feeling of waking up late is really enjoyable.

Hope I'll be much better by Monday. Actually, it's much less painful now, but I can't imagine having to squeeze a swollen foot into my combat boots.

The bike course haven't been as much fun as I thought. I suppose the distance of the camp from my home doesn't help much either. Really wished I was on the jeep course instead.

Oh yeah, Clarence looks to be heading to Tamworth soon. Initially I thought it was in England or Wales or something. Turns out that it's actually Down Under. Not so sure how long he will be there, but I guess that would be a big step to him becoming a pilot. Good luck mate! Do well and do us proud. And take us on a ride sometime yah? Haha =P

Been wondering for the last few days. About a lot of things. There seem to be so many indications that something is wrong, yet neither do I have the confidence that I'm so sure nor do I have courage to ask.

You know, I would really hate you if you aren't leading a "happily ever after" life now. Of all things, that is something you shouldn't be doing to me.

Is it really too much to ask to see you living happily ever after? Maybe it is, I don't know.

Why do I bother so much? Why do I even care? I wish I wouldn't, but these things just refuse to go away. Everytime I look into the mirror, and I ask myself why I'm living with two faces.

Sighx...nothing ever seems to go right.

[[Walking Alone On This Endless Road]]*|1:39 am|

Wednesday, March 08, 2006

[[Those little things...]]

I'm beginning to really miss those small little things in life...

Still could remember those nights spent stargazing at West Coast Park.

The sea breeze brings back wonderful memories I have of East Coast.

Playing beach volleyball on the sandy beaches of Sentosa.

My E700A. Should I spend 200 bucks to fix the internal LCD?

Basketball and soccer sessions with my secondary school pals. And having lunch together after that.

KTV sessions with the peeps from DMC 02. Wonder how fun it would be if the whole class ever had a chance to have a singing session together.

Slacking in Orchard or Holland Village with the guys. Chris!! When the hell are you coming back?!?!?

Those few times walking down the most wonderful memory lane. You know, even if you were to blindfold me, I would still be able to remember the route.

Life...it would never had been this good without them.

[[Walking Alone On This Endless Road]]*|9:34 pm|

Sunday, March 05, 2006

[[Maybe...just maybe]]

Well well...looks like life in ATEC isn't such a huge nightmare afterall. At least for the time being.

Right now, my vocation stands as ATEC Infantry Recce Specialist. The very good thing about my vocation is that I get to stay out (which roughly means it's an office hour job) and operates on a 5-day week basis. But I haven't got much work to do yet since I haven't finished my conversion course. Heard it's gonna start around April 12 and lasts almost 2 months.

Hopefully it won't be too hurt. All I know of the course is that it's physically demanding and there's a 50-kilometre route march. *faints*

Other than that, much of my vocation revolves about evaluating other recce troops during their unit's exercise. If lucky, the exercise comes once every few months. If not, it might come back-to-back in a matter of weeks.

Was almost put on the plane to Thailand by my big boss for next Sunday as they fly out again for an exercise. A good thing that Chief Clerk said it was too late to insert me into the flight. There won't be much for me to do there too, other than observing how my superiors do their work and lots of manual work.

Anyway, I'm not prepared to like fly in a week's notice. No excuses, but just don't feel prepared to do so.

But Monday is slightly more interesting as I was asked to go to Sungei Gedong to observe an evaluation exercise. Not so bad for a change from sitting in the office and having practically nothing to do. I don't mean to smug that I'm so slack now, but really, it's so boring at times that it can be brutal.

I guess I can be considered really lucky. It must be a miracle that I was the only one chosen out of like almost 800. And the camp is very near home. Really thankful, I must say.

In the meantime, have to make an effort to maintain my fitness. Or rather, improve it. Lest I suffer hell during my recce course. The results can be fatal.

Looks like quite a number of my friends are going to ORD soon. Great for you guys! Finally get to see your pink IC again. I think I almost forgot how mine look like. About 18 months to go. Can't wait for these months to fly by. I miss being a normal civilian!!

I must say that maybe, just maybe, I've been lucky to get this vocation. Time will tell how tough it can get. But I'm looking to future overseas assignments. The first one due for me might probably be in August. Fingers crossed. Hopefully it would be a positively enriching experience.

As for the rest, hang in there! 2 years indeed ain't that long, neither short are they. But we will all get through it. Well, at least everyone has to.

Till the next time, take care everyone!

[[Walking Alone On This Endless Road]]*|3:40 am|