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- Sylvester
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Extra! Extra! (11:08 PM)
Man management is definitely one. how are you going to convince and motivate one group of personnel who're forced to be doing tough work like these? what about those down PES personnels, who are not yet contented with the already better treatment but just want to challenge you all the way? how are you going to motivate/discipline them?
Traveling to SAF training grounds, local or overseas and experience mother nature at its most raw conditions. in our urban society, we'd probably not; or we'd avoid stepping unto grass even. when you dawn on the number 4 and FBO, the dirt, insects, smell all don't matter anymore. we're caveman!
respecting command. commanding respect. only in the military will you be able to fault/charge people for doing the wrong things. when you notice some idiot at your work place testing the system, buying MC, you probably can't do much as a fellow colleague or sub-unit leader. in the military, you can give them extras, or even charge them. personally i cannot stand idiots who always test the system.
camaraderie. where else can you bond so close. when a bunk plays loud partying music, one head pops out. 'shall we go?' and you get a 4 man team to club. usually consists of any combination of the following: Kelvin Tan, Sham, Shawn, Norton, Joshua and myself. Charlie PCs and the Deputy PSOs are the most happening bunch!
I've learnt a lot from my superiors, senior officers, and even the men themselves taught me lessons from all perspective. these people come from all walks of life. would like to extend personal gratitude to CO, PSOs for being such great role models.
I will miss the DYs, and our Quatermaster. Joshua for always doing all the wrong things that seems damn funny. Norton for being my buddy. Anwar for being that guy who knows and finds out about everything. Kelvin for being himself, being damn nice. Sham for his spontaneous acts. Shawn, my long time buddy since BMT.. Despite all his foolish acts, I make it a point to defend him in front of people okay.
from my Branch, Kerner and Zhiwen has made an impact in my working life. personally they proved to me how much a clerk can do, and how capable they are. of very different background and character, there is no difference to their standards and they're definitely really good friends of mine.
1 Guards Battalion have done well. 14th Mono gave me really great memories that I will carry with me, share with my children. I may not have gotten my ideal PC appointment, but nonetheless I am proud to be part of this 'garang' organization.
I always remind myself, I am a Guards Officer. First a Guardsman, then an officer. This is how much the tab meant to me as a soldier.
We, are guardsman warriors
Resolute in loyalty
Steadfast in commitment
We fight for our country, our home and our family
Land warriors from Air and Sea
Unfailing in toughness
Valiant in our actions
We destroy all foes who challenge our mission
We, are elite warriors
With daring initiative
We rule the day, and we rule the night
Always ready, ready to strike!
- Sylvester
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Extra! Extra! (9:00 PM)
how cool is that! i finally got my macbook. i guess i didnt get the best deal I could, especially after James Low told me he had $600 discount on facebook. Damnit James.
So much have passed since I last wrote. I embarked on my Part-Time Bridging, nearly could not take exams because the school had some error with my attendance. I attended almost every lecture and was recorded as 41%, 58% for Math and Econs respective. How crazy is that. Lucky I found that out 1 day in advance. Thank God. Sometimes I really think someone, God, is watching over me. The exams were of a comfortable standard, and all the mugging with Alvin and Victor paid off.
I've already picked my time table, and will go to school only on Tuesday and Wednesday, 12 - 6. :) Cant wait for school to start on Sep 22, I only have 1 simple aim for my degree program, graduate with first class honors. It's gonna be tough, but this time I really want to follow through my aim. I don't want OCS story to repeat.
Looking at the timetable, am going to take up some part time odd jobs to keep the income coming. Army is gonna end, I'd probably do an ORD entry on Friday. I really have nothing to bitch about SAF anyway. I found my 2 years really meaningful.
Anyway, instead of bodybuilding I am slowly transiting to crossfit training. I decided it would be more challenging and ideal too train as an individual, as well as opportunity for me to push myself to the limits physically without army. That will instill a stronger mental willpower in me.
Everyone is moving on. I will miss the army boys. :(
Gonna book in for my last 3 days in camp. Whoohoo.
- Sylvester
Monday, July 18, 2011
Extra! Extra! (11:50 AM)
if I weren't an officer I would have punched him in his face for all the annoying things he have been doing. but then again, I wouldn't have the authority to take action on these kind of ridiculous acts.
see the doctor 4 times a week, damn poor thing sia. but you can play sports and go for try-outs. I am very sure doing office work, in fact you werent even in office 90% of the time, have been affecting your injury.
awww.. **** you, understand. this is the army. serve your 2 year liability like the rest of the Singaporean men and stop whining.
- Sylvester
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Extra! Extra! (10:45 AM)
had a friend who broke up with his girl after 4 years? is that the plateau in every relationship? sucks to hear people around you break up, seriously. anyway because of that we went to rebel. it was not much of what i call fun, but at least I didn't get treated like the other time so it was bearable.
anyway, despite what people say, i dont see the need to stop being who I am la. I'm not the sort who'd take advantage of situations. I do things because I feel like it and I usually don't have other motives.
- Sylvester
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Extra! Extra! (10:13 PM)
1. That im alive
2. I have a warm family
3. That Im tall
4. That I'm generally healthy
5. I have friends who care
6. I graduated with a diploma
7. I live in a safe country
8. I am literate
9. Although I am not rich, i am comfortable
10. I am generally fit
11. I get to study in a University
12. The people I've met in my walks of life
13. That I can get into butter factory for free any day
14. I am a Guards Officer
15. My immediate superior is a really nice dude
16. My other bosses are really nice to me.
17. The men treat me as their friend
18. I get along well with people generally
19. My bunkmate is a joker!
20. Charlie and Bravo PCs are really nice people
21. I finished Guards Conversion with a group of really nice people and professional cadres
22. I have speakers attached to my iPOD in my room
23. I found out about wealth creation recently
24. I started learning about the stock market
25. Auntie Fiona offered me to work at Great Eastern
26. I managed to watch Lion King recently
27. I met LC, Pearl, Cel and Matt in NP
28. I played with a very good basketball team in Secondary school
29. This should be on top. My Granny loves me
30. I didn't waste my money on a DSLR
31. Army taught me good habits
32. I don't give up easily
33. I can speak 3 languages
34. Singapore is a safe country
35. I managed to go Aussie, Brunei and Taiwan with the army
36. I have clean clothes and bedsheets
37. I have sufficient food
38. Safra swimming pool is near me
39. I am blessed with a good built
40. I am writing this
41. I have a blog that allows me to do so
42. I have internet that allows me to blog
43. My cell phone returned back to normal
44. I am prob going for supper later
45. I watched limitless that spurred this
46. My parents are healthy
47. My parents dote on me
48. I been to Taiwan
49. Actually, my past relationship - i felt loved
50. I follow How I met Your Mother
51. My razor mouse
52. My iPod nano
53. I got a place in UOL
54. I can actually study something I am interested in
55. I am not lactose intolerant
56. I found BooksActually very near my house
57. I passed JCC on first attempt
58. I have long legs
59. I have a high threshold for pain
60. I have learnt to forgive people like Joey
61. My subconscious always tells me not to fight
62. My OCS platoon commander was a really good role model
63. The internet offers unlimited knowledge
64. SIM has a gym!
65. My uncles and aunties also dote on me
66. Im going to get a MacBook soon
67. I get to choose
68. I AM A GUARDSMAN
69. I had a great poly internship
70. I watched We Will Rock You for free
71. I own a nice diary
72. I am going on course next month
73. I am probably the S4 for NS Battallion (sorry, army revolves around my life now. nth to talk about)
74. I got a chance to sit in expensive cars due to people around me
75. My mum managed to get me some money to pay for my studies
76. We're moving house soon
77. I'd be able to walk to Zouk
78. I have high metabolic rate
79. I pursue self improvement
80. I love my family
81. I am exposed to the Game
82. I dont get into fights easily
83. People give me alot of opportunities
84. Basketball
85. I dont live in dangerous countries
86. I dont live in warzones
87. I didnt drown when I was 6?
88. I was given an opportunity to learn Piano although I failed badly.. lol
89. I have strong determination
90. I actually have so many things I am grateful for
91. My hwk convoy security is repeated from my previous course
92. My country is well protected
93. I didnt date for the sake of doing so
94. My parents brought me up despite tough economic environment
95. My laptop is still surviving after 5 years
96. Tiong Bahru Breakfast is just round the corner
97. I live in the central
98. There are Taxis everywhere
99. My country has good infrastructure
100. I have 100 things to be grateful about, and the list is definitely not exhaustive.
- Sylvester
Extra! Extra! (10:12 PM)
100 Things to Write a List of 100 About
- 100 Things I’m Grateful For
- 100 Ways I Could Nurture Myself
- 100 Ways I Sabotage Myself
- 100 Things I’m Good At
- 100 Things I Like About Myself
- 100 Questions I Want Answers
- 100 Ways To Improve My Life
- 100 Things I’ve Accomplished In My Life
- 100 Things I’m Feeling Stressed About
- 100 Things I’d Do If I Had Time
- 100 Things I Need Or Want To Do
- 100 Things I Want To Accomplish In The Next X Months
- 100 Things To Do Before I Die
- 100 Things That Are Going Right
- 100 Things That Are Going Wrong
- 100 Reasons I Want To Stay Married/Committed
- 100 Reasons I Don’t Want To Stay Married/Committed
- 100 Things I Want In A Partner/Relationship
- 100 Things I Have To Offer To A Partner/Relationship
- 100 Fears I Am Having Right Now
- 100 Things That Once Scared Me But Don’t Anymore
- 100 Reasons To Save Money
- 100 Things I Miss
- 100 Sacrifices I Have Made
- 100 Marketing Ideas For My Business
- 100 Ways I Can Make Money
- 100 Ways To Make A Difference
- 100 Jobs/Careers I’d Like To Have
- 100 Fears About Being A Multimillionaire
- 100 Things I Believe In
- 100 Achievements (Qualities) I Am Proud Of
- 100 Things I Value In Life
- 100 Ways I Help Others
- 100 Things That Turn Me On
- 100 Things That Turn Me Off
- 100 Judgments I Make
- 100 Things I Find Hard To Share
- 100 Things I’m Disappointed About
- 100 Things I’m Angry About
- 100 Things I’m Sad About
- 100 Things [Peoples, Places] I Love
- 100 Things To Do When I’m Depressed
- 100 Things To Do When I’m Alone
- 100 Rules I Have Broken
- 100 Skills I Have
- 100 Feelings I Am Having Right Now
- 100 Childhood Memories
- 100 Things My Parents Used To Say To Me
- 100 Ways In Which I’m Generous
- 100 Ways To Be More Productive
- 100 Things I Hate
- 100 Things I Want
- 100 Places I’d Like To Visit
- 100 Things I’d Like Someone To Tell Me
- 100 Things I’d Like To Hear
- 100 Things I’d Like To Tell My Child
- 100 Things I Want My Child To Know About Me
- 100 Reasons To Have A Baby
- 100 Reasons Not To Have A Baby
- 100 Adjectives Describing Myself
- 100 Decisions Other Have Made For Me
- 100 Decisions I Made That Turned Out Well
- 100 Things I’d Do If I Had Six Months To Live
- 100 Expectations Other Have Of Me
- 100 Expectations I Have Of Myself
- 100 Judgments I Haven’t Released
- 100 Ways To Be More Creative
- 100 Things I Could Carry In My Pocket
- 100 Things I’d Save If My House Were On Fire
- 100 Things I Want To Tell My Mother [Father]
- 100 Things I’d Never Tell My Mother [Father]
- 100 Financial Fears
- 100 Excuses I Make For Myself
- 100 Things I Need/Want To Control
- 100 Fears I Have About Giving Up Control
- 100 Answered Prayers
- 100 People I’d Like To Meet
- 100 Reasons Why I Get Jealous
- 100 People I Admire
- 100 Tasks I’ve Been Procrastinating
- 100 Memories From My Past
- 100 Things That Nourish Me
- 100 Things I Haven’t Finished
- 100 Things I’m Glad I’ve Done
- 100 Things I’ll Never Do Again
- 100 Ways To Generate Income
- 100 Principles To Live By
- 100 People I Want To Forgive
- 100 People I Want To Forgive Me
- 100 Things To Forgive Myself For
- 100 Mistakes I Have Made
- 100 Lessons I Have Learned
- 100 Ways To Be Healthier
- 100 Things That Make Me Cry
- 100 Things That Make Me Laugh
- 100 Things I’d Delegate
- 100 Thing I Want For My Birthday
- 100 Possessions I’m Tired Of Owning
- 100 Responsibilities That I’d Like To Avoid
- 100 Things To Write A List Of 100 About
- Sylvester
