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Saturday, December 31, 2005

Bid a Goodbye to 2005 and Welcome the new 2006

posted by tristan @ 12/31/2005 04:52:00 PM  

New Year'06 Fireworks at Esplanade


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Lightings before fireworks commence


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Kor's Xmas gift for me! Its a business-like folder from Irints. So cool~


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Esther's Xmas gift for me! Cute lil' Oreo with some candies and of course, my fave Qoo!

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A new year gonna be here in approximately 7 hrs 10 mins time. I'm here to recall every bits and pieces of thoughts and what I've been through for 2005....

I had pretty much enjoyed 2005. It has been a good year for me, considering the amount of good over the bad. I spent the first quarter of the year struggling to complete the final semester of my studies. It was really hectic, especially FYP, meetings ongoing everyday, churning ASP codes till late everynight. But it definitely pays off when you see your project comes to live and was commended. Though not to the extend of being chosen to be presented in front of hundreds, but still we were glad everything went smoothly and yes, its all over.


After graduation, went into depression. I shan't blog that out as it was blogged a few days ago. Besides I fell so badly. All thanks for lian and en, I finally picked myself up and continue to move on after. The HK trip was a memorable trip. First I wanted to get out of all the unhappiness revolving around me, take a breather and chill out without my parents for first time in 19 years of my life. Plus, it was a lonely flight to and fro HK, due to the fact of my cousin's wedding, I can't fly with Melis & Ariel on time. Nonetheless, I felt a sense of acheivement for being independent enough. The trip was a fantastic one - the food, shopping, weather (ooo, I like).


Next, I decided to sign up with MOE as a relieve teacher. To gain some valuable experience of what handling a class of 40 is like, earn some EASY cash and make good use of free time. It was a great experience, and somehow I'm keen in joining the teaching career, well, after chasing my SIA dream. Kids can be mischevious, but there are times when they are deary too. The bonding, the respect I gain just after a short 2 weeks with my so called "form" class, is unforgettable. So, erjie, I think you have chosen a right path. I bet you will love it. Its all about patients and learning to enjoy.


Went on to join back the Saffron family after my relieve assignment. I'm beginning to enjoy the market research line too. Learnt so much, especially with the role as a Quantitative Data Processor, seen so much fantastic products launched into the market, of course, got closer with the saffroners. Finally I left after a short 3 months of stay with them, and for my hardwork, I was given $200 bonus on top of my pay cheque. That kind of feeling is indescriable. Its like a form of recognition. And of course, that $200 somehow ended up in some shopping malls & restaurants. haha!


During that working phase in Saffron, I went for a short Bangkok trip with lian, ting and shuhui. So much fun and started to love BKK more than HK. Perhaps, the people there, the many friendly faces, just make the place stand out. Things are awfully cheap, I just love to go back there.
To: Ting, Lian. I won't forget our 199 trip de. The mad photo-taking incident, our daily breakfast and the ah bird singer. Haha. Its our first trip and hope we'll have chance to visit further places in near future.


9th September: The next stage of my life starts. Its a torture to leave my parents, my friends, with my pink IC retained for the next 2 years and say goodbye to civilisation. I'm just counting down the days to graduation parade. But slowly, I began to learn alot about myself. Besides the military skills and knowledge imparted from the commanders, its also about learning to love my parents, siblings and friends more. Though the amount of time spent with my friends dropped drastically, you guys should know that I'm still hanging there with you guys and I'm always here if you guys ever need a listening ear. Back to the topic about family, I guess I'm more family oriented now. I make the effort to wake up early every sunday morning for breakfast with them. Some may feel that "Aiya, breakfast only", but these are the little and simple gestures and effort that please them.

PS: Learn to treasure and love the people who's around you. There's a reason why they are there. I still remember what my chinese teacher told us on the last day of my sec school life, "neng zai yi qi, ye shuan shi yi zong yuan fen".


3 weeks ago: Finally passed out from BMT. I know its contradicting, you can't wait to leave that island when you're there. But when you're posted to new unit, you just start to miss those "tekong" days. Now that I'm learning to be a technician, got to work hard. These few days I've been struggling with engineering terms and getting all the facts into my brain. Gosh~ The fact that I don't come from an engineering course, makes me a little nervous and a bit of dumb in the platoon of 10. 8 of them have engineering background. Deep shit.


So that's more or less about it for 2005. Quite a happening and memorable year for me.


Now for 2006 resolution:


1) To earn more money. With more money, you can do alot of things.


2) To make sure the whole of 2006 is well spent. Maybe I can join some language classes and keep reading to keep my brain cells working. NS can make your brain malfunction. I'm serious! Besides, I'm suffering from a short term memory loss.


3) Overseas trip: I'm looking at 2 trips next year. Mid 2006 and end of 2006. So got to work hard and save!!


4) My 21st Birthday - I don't want to have an ordinary celebration like holding a Chalet or having a Buffet at home. Perhaps something interesting and memorable. Help me think can?


5) I'm keen to hold a reunion for my NPCC squad next year. Its gonna be a chore and alot of trouble. But to think about it, its almost 4 years after everyone go their own way.


6) Continue to be a good boy and a good friend.


7) Forget about all the heartless friend (also known as sister) No use hating them also. And its the first time in my life, I developed such hatred. Just f*** off from my life and my friends' life. You don't deserve to be here neither do you deserve to be called a friend. Perhaps F***ker suits you best!
*You just have to use the f word to convey this deadly message!


8) If new unit permits (stay out), I want to start to learn driving. I'm beginning to realise the importance of having a driving license, plus the having you own car. Car is impossible, unless i strike lottery lo. A step at a time.


9) Continue to become well build. I realise my little muscles trained in BMT is starting to get a bit saggy! Do away with all those tanning session, it will only worsen your skin condition plus its so "sister" lo. Haha! Its best to have natural tann while exercising. Talking of which, maybe its time to start learning roller blading. My bro's blade must be feeling so neglected. =)


10) Pray that everyone will be happy, stay healthy and have a good 2006. I pray for myself, good health (I need it for my heart), stay happy, hippy and lively.


EVERYONE, HAPPY 2006!



Monday, December 26, 2005

We don't wanna grow up...

posted by tristan @ 12/26/2005 11:00:00 PM  

Am chatting with ting about this growing up issue and probably a phase where everyone will face - before graduation and the period right after graduation. We start to panick, looking left and right, up and down, down and up, right to left, for the right direction as well as right thing to do. I was once stucked with this kind of emotion before - the "lost" feeling - but not now. Perhaps its the fact that I still have 1 + years of NS to serve, thats the reason why that feeling has subsided.


Often when we encounter such feeling, we have a huge tendency to look back into our past. And we just tell ourselves, "I don't wanna grow up, wo bu xiang zhang da" We envy the lives of little boys and girls, where their only worries are - homework, time for meals, time for cartoons, time to play "masak", and time to pester daddy to bring us to zoo this weekend. Life is often so simple, no financial worries etc. This is because for the past 13 to 14 years of our life, our path are laid, carefully and specially for us to follow. We knew where we are going next and with just a little effort put into our studies, we will move on to the next level.
Now? We are thrown into the wild, the adult and working world where you have to seek for ultimate guide to survival. Its either you slog for others, being thrashed and screwed everyday or you can do the vice-versa. Needless to say, this world is cruel and selfish, where everyman is for themselves.


Just hope ting can get over this depression and lost stage. time to move on pal. start to worry but stay positive at the same time. there's a whole wide world for you to conquer in future. good luck!


Time for bed. Yawn! sad! coz its the end of another joyful season. Lets look forward to the next christmas shall we? Good night.



Sunday, December 25, 2005

Merry Merry Christmas!

posted by tristan @ 12/25/2005 12:59:00 PM  

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Christmas Lunch at Billy. Esther's meal & My Ribs Meal. Cheers!


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Nancy's, Hazel's and Lian's Xmas gift!


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Our first "too much cream" log cake! =)


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Self Pampered Christmas gift - Philip Starck Designer Mouse


I have been extremely lucky to get myself posted and landed up in OETI - Ordnance engineering Training Institute. The feeling is exactly like going to school, with all the lab lessons as well as workshop practical. Remind me of those D&T days during secondary school. Everyday is quite slack - lesson, tea break, lesson, lunch, lesson, tea break, lesson / PT and GO HOME! The most tedious part is the journey to and fro. Takes me 1.5 hours and I've to wake up at 5.30a.m. Transporation cost is a killer for me, especially with a monthly allowance of 350. how am i gonna survive?! But hopefully, I'll get promoted to Specialist, after my course and 2 months of on-job training. Though pay is 100 -150 lower than combat specialist, at least there's an increment. And I need not "chiong" mountain in SISPEC to get my 3rd Sgt. =) Pray that I'll be posted to a nearby unit after the course end in 3 months time. What can I say, I'm just thankful!


OK! Christmas is here! How are you guys celebrating? I think i had a great christmas besides the fact that I should stay longer for each places I went to. Like I was telling melis, I enjoy christmas as its like a time of giving and the process of choosing gifts & squeezing through the bombarded shopping malls. Its a bit irritating though, but hey, you can't deny the fact that its lively and filled with festivity!


Had an early christmas lunch at Billy with esther, erjie and dajie yesterday. We're all famished and dig into the christmas meal as soon as its served. Had so much fun there, as we were entertained by the waitress who served us early this year. She's such an ass and we were wondering if she's drinking while she's working. I think the most memorable thing is when she served me an extra plate for the ribs, she left it on the table and said "For your ribs!" Esther was like "(-_-)" For his ribs?!" And not forgetting the malay waiter. I was traumatised by erjie's remark. Not to forget, MIMI! My cat. haha! erjie, I'm gonna get the bag ok! Nonetheless, really had a great time hanging out with them. Haix, poor esther flying off for NYC tonight again. Well, its just part of the job. And the worst part is she's flying off the day before Chinese New Year eve next month. Oh....we're going to Yanzi's concert next month on the 14th. Yeah, super duper x 10 happy!! But fingers cross as she happens to be on standby, please don't get activated! Getting the tickets tomorrow or tuesday.


Next is the christmas BBQ at Tracy's and Hazel's place. A gathering for the Saffroners. Had fun and a great time at their place because its been 3 months since I last seen my boss and had so much to share about my army experience as well as hearing from them interesting stuff happening. I really miss those days in Saffron. Thanks for remembering me and for the invitation! Thanks Hazel and Tracy for the chocolates, Nancy, Jenson and Jodi for the Boeing 747 Model. I love it loads! Also, I know i've always been saying this, but I wanna hold a great christmas party at my place next year, with the presence of christmas tree and gifts under the tree. I like their place alot as just so cosy feel. =)


Next, went to ting's place for Christmas party. We whipped up a meal and had our first log cake. (Abit creamy hor, ting you better run 5 rounds around IMH to burn the cream. haha) Though there's only 5 of us, but we did had a great laugh about our ugly past - especially hui's most "beautiful" pose of the year. We had a gift exchange and I got lian's gift. I like it soooo much. Cute and meaningful. =) Anyway, apologies for leaving early as I've a party at my aunty's place later. With my departure, that's left with T.L.E.H. As years goes, the number of people turning up for celebration is almost pathetic. I was a lil' disappointed, but just have the accept the fact that our lives don't revolves with each and single everyone of us anymore. Merry Christmas my friends and thanks for hanging there throughout these years!


That's about it, 7 more days to a brand new year (that's fast). I think 2005 had been memorable for me with so much things happening! Shall give you guys more updates and also lay down some of my new year resolutions and wishes soon. take care and have a great time people!



Sunday, December 18, 2005

after 10 days

posted by tristan @ 12/18/2005 11:17:00 PM  

you see, good time pass by fast. 10 days of block leave is coming to an end. still feels like yesterday when i just packed my belongings and left tekong with mum & dad. I think I had a good rest, ample time to hang out with my friends, not counting the past 2 days when i've been really sick. Still, after so many days of leave, just don't feel like going back. Its like being thrown back to the first day of BMT, meeting new people, whole new environment but this will only last for a few months.


Ok let's talk about christmas, its coming in a week time. Fast eh? I haven't got a single gift for my friends. So will be heading to town probably on friday evening after my course?
Still pondering where are we gonna celebrate our christmas with lian and all? guys, please churn your brain juice and think!
Sunday will be having family xmas BBQ. Yeah!


With all the fun awaiting, this week gonna be a great week. I hope...

Good nite. Gotta wakie up early tomorrow! Yawwwnnn....



Saturday, December 17, 2005

Nokia N70

posted by tristan @ 12/17/2005 03:51:00 PM  

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This is my current dream phone - Nokia N70. Though it looks kind of bulky, it has all the great functions that I want. I've been using clamshell phone for the past 2 to 3 years, its time for a change. Stop clam-ing. haha. Waiting for price to drop further before getting it.



Friday, December 16, 2005

temperature running high!

posted by tristan @ 12/16/2005 05:02:00 PM  

this is the first time i'm experiencing fever that just keeps coming back and temperature sore as high as 39.3. god, i'm tired and bed ridden for the whole of today. but the more I sleep, the higher the temp and my body just keeps aching. Can't stand it anymore, i head back to my family clinic for a jab again. I'm feeling so drowsy and I have an ice pillow with me. to keep my brain working. I was so scared that I might turn into an idiot with such high temperature. Not joking, I have a cousin who's like that, due to parental neglection when he was young.


Anyway, received my posting already. There's pros and cons:


Comd SAF BMTC congratulates you for your successful completion of the BMT.


Your Posting Order is listed below:


1. You are posted to SAF OETI.


2. Your vocation is AUTO TECH - C VEH.


3. Your are to report to: Ayer Rajah Camp, BLK 201, RM #01-02.


Reporting Date/Time: 19/12/2005 at 0800 hrs.


Person to report to: Chief Clerk


You are required to report in smart no.4 uniform (PES E recruits to be in No 3 uniform), except for those assigned to Police Force.


4. Special Instruction: You are not required to bring along the SAF issued items given during BMT, except for PT Kit. This is a staying-out unit.


Ayer Rajah is quite far away, somewhere near Buona Vista and as you can see, this is a 8 to 5 unit. So I can chuck away those SBO, FBO, Helmet lo.


I'm totally clueless what's this unit about. Weihao said its Technical Specialist (perhaps this means washing of vehicles, repairing of vehicles) Well, I shall see what this vocation is next week. =) Also, this means I can work in the evening or continue with tutoring of kids.



Thursday, December 15, 2005

[A] pprehension

posted by tristan @ 12/15/2005 11:14:00 PM  

Coughing my lungs out. Shouldn't have drank the bubble tea yesterday.
12 more hours to the release of my posting result. This is simply nerve-wrecking. anxious, nervous, whatever vocab you can use to describe apprehension, add it in. this is even worst than getting O level results. Be in a "good" unit and *evil grin* there goes the 1 year 9 months. Stay tune!






Tuesday, December 13, 2005

let it snow let it snow let it snow!

posted by tristan @ 12/13/2005 11:56:00 AM  

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PS: ah bai, I don't dare to put the chou chou de photo lei. hahah! Don't post onto ur blog hor!


Catch up with esther and erjie yesterday. thanks for the xmas pressie & for always taking the trouble to stock up my Qoo collection. haha. Had lots of fun yesterday. Had breakfast at MacDonalds (because Cafe Cartel doors weren't open at 1030). Chit chat abit, heard unbelievable story about a roudy, old, crazy, rude, jap man on board and told esther about my ns buddy.


Actually we could have stayed in Tampines for the whole of yesterday, because we went to Orchard and ended up getting my stuff all in tampines. Went to Cineleisure kbox because esther have been craving to grab the mic for long. Sang from 12 to 4p.m and we went to shop around. Its so crowded. Everyone seems to be filthy rich these days. Zara is packed, people grabbed Guess goodies like there's no tomorrow. There's really alot of sales going on, am so tempted to get something. Maybe i should head down to orchard someday this week again. Was looking for an organiser for my bro (a belated birthday gift), but none are of my liking. Or I should put it this way, those that I like, are darn expensive - $80 to $100. Went back to Tampines instead. And so u see, we could have settled our kbox-ing session at Tampines Pavillion. hehe =)


Surprised. While catching our train back home, saw siongpoh and junhui (they're my sec sch goodie pals). Me, esther and erjie were entertained on our journey back home. haha! siongpoh is still so crappy as ever. And i was telling esther, it reminds me of the good old days when me, esther, kelly, siongpoh, julian, junhui used to take bus 28 back home after school. We're sharing with one another about NS stuff and also some top notch info about 'sisters'. lolx.


Managed to get my bro's gift. the pen cost $59 with my bro's name engrave on it. I like it alot, its classy and personalised. And to think about it, the funny thing is we always like to get gifts for others that we really like it alot. Don't you think its weird?! Imagine one month 350, plus its holiday seasons with lots of sales ongoing and gifts to buy, I wonder how am I gonna survive!! Mehhhhh.... i'm gonna eat grass soon. Why SAF don't have Year End Bonus for NSF ar?!

Feel like going out, but everyone is busy today. Wanna join Saffroners for lunch, but its a bit late now?!



Friday, December 09, 2005

over, its over!

posted by tristan @ 12/09/2005 07:50:00 PM  

It took me 2 days to finally get a chance to blog about the end of the first phase of NS life. Have been busy enjoying life and running errands for the past 1 and a half day. Well, here it goes...


7th Dec 2005 - The day when I stepped off the island called Pulau Tekong. Definitely, there's memories there but somehow or rather, its not those that are so closed to my heart. Perhaps I'm so ready to throw everything behind and leave just like that. I still remember 30th Nov'05 when Eagles company passed out, I feel the sadness revolving around me. I felt tears welling inside me accompanied with some aching when I see them in tears. That night when I called home, I told my mum "mummy, what if I cry on the day of POP? Its like I've been through so much and finally get a chance to throw my jockey cap". Mum totally understand how I feel.


However, on the day itself, I didn't feel the like crying. Tears didn't well up. Surprise, I was. While walking down the jetty to catch fastcraft back home, I saw a fellow platoon mate who kept turning back, with tears in his eyes. I'm not bothered neither do I have the urge to turn back to take one last look at BMTC (Hopefully). Tts just like a 360degrees change in feelings compared to a week ago.

While in the fast craft, I was thinking, in the past few years, from leaving secondary school to leaving polytechnic and now leaving BMTC, secondary school days still remain one of the most memorable moments. Its like I've been through so much with a group of wonderful friends those days. I've met alot of new faces, new people in my platoon, but definitely, my heart still linger with people like esther, xiaolian, hui, en, ting, licia, nes, benny and kelly. Coz' I don't really feel close to them though we've been through shit together. And sometimes I wonder, it seems like they doesn't have a group of specific friend whom they're really close with. Every stage in their life, new friends come along and perhaps this just keeps changing. Whereas for me, I'm still sticking back to the same old fella. However, this fella knows me well, from head to toe. People whom I really call them FRIENDS.



Now, 3 months down, another 1 year and 9 months to go. I just have the urge to get back my PINK IC asap and start chasing my dream. Its just so helpless when i'm faced with the 2 years pause in my life. Nonetheless, as each and every single day past, I'm closer to my dream.


Some updates after my POP. Went JB on thurs with ting, lian and en. En was excited, as that was her virgin trip with us and virgin chop on her passport. haha! Went to shopping and eating. Had a great time there, not because I've picked up some bargains along the way, the fact is i haven't seen this pals for almost a month. More catching up next week yup. ON friday, went for my medical checkup, lots of follow up next month for cardio stress test, blood test and sugar level test.


Will be meeting esther and erjie will be joining us as well. Ben & Jerry, Ben and Jerry.... haha! Then will be going for some xmas shopping some day next week. I just love to shop for xmas gift despite the fact that there's gonna be a burnt in my wallet. Also, meeting people like Kelly next weekend. We're in the midst of planning what to do for christmas, it must be happening aite?! hehe! 2 more weeks to Christmas, 3 more weeks to a brand NEW YEAR, 1.5 months to Chinese New Year....


But for now, please pray for my postings. Results will be out next friday. =)



Sunday, December 04, 2005

List of Activities

posted by tristan @ 12/04/2005 05:33:00 PM  

[1] Stefanie Sun 2006 Live in Singapore Concert - I'm not gonna miss it happening on the 14th Jan 2006


[2] Meet up with Lian & gang for JB trip or catching up session. Its been a long time since i catch up with people like kelly.


[3] Meet up with Fenni for lunch or dinner or dessert?


[4] Meet up with Jas and Ariel for supper next friday. Yum yum prata!


[5] Ben & Jerry with Esther and probably dajie & erjie


[6] Christmas gift shopping


[7] A trip to sentosa. Just hang out and relax!


[8] A trip to Ikea to get a new bed!


[9] Planning of Xmas Party'05.


[10] Shopping spree!!


* The above mentioned activities will happen during my block leave from 8th - 18th Dec except for No.1

I'm almost there...

posted by tristan @ 12/04/2005 09:48:00 AM  

3 months in BMTC is almost coming to an end. Booked out at 7am this morning due to the 24km route march that happens yesterday. I'm shag and tired but my excitement over the Passing Out Parade in 3 days time somehow brings in a little more energy keep u guys updated over my well-being and happenings in the past few weeks.


19th Nov: My cousins wedding. Well, we all grew up together, and of course, I wish my cousin all the best and have a blissful marriage. I had lots of fun on that day, especially catching up with cousins whom I only get to see like less than 10 times a year. We took loads of pictures and here are some of my favourites....


Image hosted by Photobucket.com My cousin's doggie - Junior! Ain't he cute?!


Image hosted by Photobucket.com My baby cousin. Ain't she cute?! She sings and she dance. Awww.. my little princess!


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Image hosted by Photobucket.com My kor, Cousin Jolin and Me - Cousins whom grew up together. I shall post a picture which we took like 15 years ago with the same sitting position. We are all grown up!


Image hosted by Photobucket.com Cousin in action. My mum used to baby sit my the cousin the left hand corner. He's already sec 4 now. You can't deny the fact that time waits for no man!


Image hosted by Photobucket.com Me, Mum and Kor - The mum with 2 lovely and cute sons. hahaha! My mummy pretty right? I'm her fashion consultant for special occasion ok!


Image hosted by Photobucket.com Daddy with Junior! Who looks like my mum and who looks like my dad? Don't compare skin colour la, coz mum and kor works in office while me and dad works
in outdoor.


More updates coming up in 3 days time. Can't wait for meet up with lian and gang, esther as well as fenni during my block leave for 10 days. Sure there's alot of catching up to be done.


Also, NS photos coming to you soon!


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