Friday, December 31, 2010

2011

Typing this on my awesome android 1.5 phone so this wont be long.


The year 2010 has been quite a good one for me with my scholarship along with the place in UCL making this upcoming year and more specifically uni something to really look forward to. Beyond academics, i am glad to have kept those who matter close to me and at the same time somewhat attempting to patch things up with others. To say this year has been smooth sailing would be a lie but nonetheless as i wind down the remaining minutes of the year with my family in a nt so happening hotel room, it serves as a timely reminder to me of how much they matter. I know they will always be there for me supporting me in all my endeavours. Well i wont want to elaborate too much on the lows but for those who know me well enough, you probably will have a sensing on what they are.


So away from the present and on to the future. My new year resolutions:


1. Have a good start in uni and work hard because the degree really really matters


2. Learn how to cook so my mum can stop worrying about me roughing it out in the UK if i will be able to cook my own meals(although theres always chin hao to count on)


3. To serve out the remainder of my time in army professionally(there will be no more thoughts about signing on and i will stick with HDB with its measly pay)


4. To live with regrets rather than regret not trying


5. To continue to keep those who matter close esp those leaving sg to other countries too


6. To not let mummy worry too much for me in the UK and be tolerant however naggy she may be and to also be appreciative of the fact she really cares


7. Run a marathon


So heres to an awesome new year everyone!


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Twistin' at 7:44 AM
Friday, December 24, 2010


Well it has been quite a while. Its not because i am busy. Its more of having nothing interesting to blog about.

Outfield this week was a real disappointment for myself and my team and no amount of encouragement can do anything to make me feel better about this. I take the responsibility for failing to ensure my team was proficient in what was required out of the exercise. It can be complacency or perhaps sheer laziness but nothing changes the fact that with all that bullshit about wanting to exhibit professionalism in the training of my cadets this has not been done. I feel demoralized, i feel angry, i feel frustrated but maybe a part of me just doenst want to do anything about it.

Totally screwed up my MINDEF board interview and with that, it probably cost me my shot at the highly coveted and prestigious SAFOS scholarship. Having breezed through the SAS board and getting all the positive reviews from the post-board, it probably made me feel less inclined to prepare and go on with the very false idea that i was sufficiently prepared. BUT then again with all that shit on the last minute prep for Safari i probably wasnt in the best state of mind prior to the board.

But this week hasnt really been all bad. Well the smallest things take my mind off things and i am grateful for those.

Oh yeah Merry Xmas everyone!

Twistin' at 7:55 AM