[retrodictive]----[groovin with the blues ;]

Saturday, September 29, 2007

S ~ Day

As per normal, headed to Sentosa today. Meet up with Steven at hawker centre at 0915 then headed into Sentosa Siloso Beach for volleyball. Soon Isaac came followed by Brendon.

OH Ya, James never turn up – he is too SICK to turn up. Haha… Pray hard that he would recover soon.

The sun over at Sentosa today – SUPER SOLID.

Saw 2LT Walter, Jeffery and Francis together with 2 of their friends. I played with them and some of them really good – know how to play volleyball. Cool, next time I got additional khakis to call along.

Together we played volleyball against a group of young adults – It was a team form by Officers and CQMSs - Won and Lose throughout the whole games.

It was a pretty interesting and exciting one but tiring. Haha…

Next we (Steven, Brendon) headed down to Marine Square and Suntec to do window shopping and finally to Anderson Ice Cream at Suntec to makan before headed home.

Here are some pictures taken at Anderson Ice Cream.

That's me waiting for my ice cream waffle.

That's Brendon

That's Steven a.k.a. the uncle

Brendon's Chocolate Chip waffel

My Banana Crunch Waffel

Steven's Happie Brownie with Fruit of Forest and Rum & Rasins

Yummy!

Don't know what to eat!

Tiring day but enjoyable!

I wrote: Saturday, September 29, 2007

Enraged!

Headed back to camp on Sunday night as Monday was a fresh new day to the men from Cougar Company. The start of TRADE COURSE and also from REC to PTE. A lot of new implementations – a total of 5 platoon (3 AI platoons, 1 Tankee platoon and 1 HQ platoon). The HQ Platoon under my charge and that’s means I have to do DS duty.

Now having to wake up at 0515 to conduct 5BX in VEST SLACK (Singlet + Trouser + Boot) and also with that bringing the whole company (PTEs) to go for 1.5km run and soon it would be extended to 2km and more.

Been observing them for a few days – their moral SUPER LOW. Spoken to some of them and knowing that their perspective of PTE and REC. We raised the issue up to CSM yet all got F#$K by him – ending up the PTE booking on yesterday at 1900hours and we at 2200hours. He pin-point all the mistakes that the PTE made like book in and out book, area cleaning – He mentioned that since we want side our PTE then we will suffer.

In actual fact, we only just raise out the concern that PTE have and we kenna….

Pray hard that I can go HQ soon!

I wrote: Saturday, September 29, 2007

Sunday, September 23, 2007

New Shoe: Pearl Izumi Shine

Gotten this Pearl Izumi Shine shoe from Eddie (get to know him during the period working at Running Lab). He was a volunter runner in Running Lab.

For those who don't know about it. Running Lab organizes a Weekly Thursday Night Run for all who love running. And Eddie was one of the volunter and a good pacer to me.

Through his recommendation, i gotten this pair of shoe from him.

Pearl Izumi Shine - best for marathon according to Eddie.

Introduction of Pearl Izumi Shine
Lightweight, numble and netural, the Shine is a great race shoe for bigger runners and training shoe for lighter runners. The Shine tested as significantly more stable than any other shoe in its class.

Some features:
- Ideal for runners with medium to high arches
- Nearly seamless breathable airmesh uppers
- ES3 Endo-Skeletal system for flexible support
- Midfoot cradle for torsional stability
- SKYDEX® crash pads for shock attenuation at the heel
- High rebound foam cushioning at forefoot
- Removable Ortholite® footbed
- Blown and carbon rubber outsole
- Weight: 1 lb. 7 oz. pr.

I will soon try out with this new shoe running in camp and i shall feedback to all soon. Stay tune...

Low-Cut Pearl Originals Sock - Free gift from Eddie.

Features:
- Nylon reinforced heel and toe (prevention of bruise)
- Ultra fine toe stiching for a comfortable fit
- Stretch CoolMax and spandex nylon blend

In actual Eddie, passed the shoe to Tampines SAFRA and from there it was transported to Mount Faber SAFRA because Nicholas works in Mount Faber HQ. With him around, i saved and benefited alot. Thank you. You should know what i meant. :P Met up with him earlier and collect the shoe.

We headed to Bugis for late lunch - V8 Movie Cafe.

My Steak - Medium Well

PS: Those holding onto SAFRA Card can visit V8 Moive Cab as they give 15% discount.

Sianz... Booking in back camp later... Wat to do? A lot of things need to clear and settle. Soon Boring life in camp...

I wrote: Sunday, September 23, 2007

Saturday, September 22, 2007

BaCk to BloGgInG

I have not been doing updates on the past few weeks as alot of things happening... I shall all update at one shoot. Hehe... :)

1st - My REC all pass out and they are not longer call REC, they are now PTE. 3 months / 2 months BMT for them seem all over - some of them will remain in 40 SAR and some will get posted out to their respective units. They would be booking in on mon by 7:30am... So good life for them...

Nevertheless, i would like to wish them all the best!

2nd - My mum was admitted to the hospital on last thursday night due to suspected lung infection and her irregular heartbeat. Got a call from my second sis, and at night book out took a cab from camp all the way to SGH and accompanied my mum. Been in the hospital since thursday till tuesday before i booked in back to camp. I spent a total of 6days there to accompany my mum and also a lot of cab due to the trip from camp there and midnight charges...

Just pray hard that my mum will get well soon.

Picture taken with her to brighten up her day.

The Tasteless food...

This is not tastelss because of my dumpling soup.. Additional side dish for her....

3rd - I went back camp on last Friday to pack my things before heading towards SGH, noticed that i lost my PSP charger. Had a mini argument with my storeman as i told him before that don't touch my things. But eventually apologies to him cos he did it due to good intention as he scare that MP would come and check. In the end, headed to Sim Lim Square to buy a new charger. No choice... I had also learnt my lesson that i will not any how put my stuff. Cursing and Swearing F$#KER who stole my charger.

4th - Book in back camp on Tuesday night and to load stores as Wed and Thursday have ATP at PLC. The timing of all - tonners and others crop up. In the end load stores only 1am and then ration indent also crop up - according to conducting, he say indent 110 however only 40 turn up; CSM questioning how come so much...

That's why i say working in my company line very policital because of such cases. I merely following instructions and then kenna question. There's always mis-communication in my company.

Conducting always need stores and ask me to look for CSM and on the other hand, CSM always ask me to get it from Conducting... So ending up i am the one who suffer...

Just hope that i ORD soon to stop this or alternatively waiting for my S4 madam to pull me to HQ!

5th - Headed to Sentosa earlier on with James and Steven. It has been so long that Steven joined us. Glad to meet up with them. Steven had ORD now working and own a transport. Cool ... Looking forward for my turn. Counting down....

The sentosa was interesting one - saw of one of my REC (don't remember his name) and ended up playing matches against them and public. Won and lose some matches but i had own improvement - serving now all can serve over but my spiking drop. Will have to buck up...

Waiting for avaiable volleyball courts to play.

That's Steven

That's James

Headed to Marina Square Jack's Place makan... So long never eat Jack's Place already.. yummy...

My Grill Steak with black pepper

James and Steven chatting while waiting for their food to be served.

Steven's mixed grill

James's Chicken and Steak Combo

Me at Jack's Place.

The total cost - $81 plus... After yummy and full meal...

Hope to catch up with them soon... Thinking back i really miss the life at STC and of course with the group of CQMS...

I wrote: Saturday, September 22, 2007

Sunday, September 09, 2007

Enjoyable Weekend

As per normal headed to Sentosa yesterday with the usual group of people - CQMSs ~ James and Brendon only cos John, Shiekh, Gideon, Doris all busy...

Book out at 10:00am headed back home changed and met up with Brendon before heading to Sentosa. We played till about 12:45pm James came...

Although the turn out was small but we still have our usual fun and all. Playing friendly with others... Next we headed to Vivo makan and proceed with our window shopping.

James applied the Vivo free parking card and it was a good day that i didn't buy anything yesterday.

Today, we out tanning with someone special. Shall not mention the name. We went Vivo makan after tanning. I really enjoy myself today and i hope that person also.

Hope that person can read it.

Here are some photos that i would like to share:

Look how tanned i am!!! Haha...

That's me act CUTE....

Finally a smiling picture...

I wrote: Sunday, September 09, 2007

Saturday, September 01, 2007

S ~ Sentosa Day

Went to Sentosa as per normal (03-06/07 CQMS weekly outing) but this time round it is so special because of the followings:

1. Havent been to sentosa for about 1 month due to the hectics schedule in camp.

2. The number of people increasing cos NDP over but today cos of the comex.

3. The skills are still there, never drop

4. Get to see those same old group of volleyballers ~ Jackson.

Supposingly we are to meet at 9am at habour front control station but i was the only one there - James, John and Shiekh all over slept.

So i made myself there to wait for them. While waiting for them, i took a few picture of Sentosa and myself :)

Photos taken:

Our usual volleyball area ...

Soon, they all came and while waiting for them to get ready for game here are all the pictures taken...

That's Shiekh...

That's John

That's James - Putting on sun tan oil

We played against many other teams and so gald that we WON numerous matches... This proved that our skills are still there despite... Hehe... The sun was pretty good today but ocassionally it rains (passing raining) we played till 3:15pm and headed to Vivo to meet Gideon for makan and shopping.

On the way to ViVo...

Look that's the overview of sentosa. For those who haven't been stepping into sentosa for long time...

At the beach station...

Inside the monotrail...

Vivo foodcourt with Gideon

Gideon looking at SAFRA discount outlets...

Yummy .... Miniced meat noodle. My favourite!

Finally he found Jean Yip got discount... He wanted to cut his hair...

After which we headed shopping at Vivo... Initially i wanted to just do window shopping but eventually i spend alot of money.

Here's are the shopping i did earlier...

From BIRD - A running tight ($40.65) and a nike running singlet ($35.60) that goes along with... (see below)

From Adidas - Running Short ($25.00)

Spent a total of $103.... Woo...

Looking forward to tomorrow becuase i am meeting Eddie to collect my NEW running shoe - Pearl Miuzme Shine (he quoted the price after discount $129.00 but i will try to ask him to have more discount)

A very tiring and taxing yet enjoyable day. Looking forward to more!

I wrote: Saturday, September 01, 2007