Tuesday, January 10
looks like I don't have to wait till 2 weeks after all to write my next post. Let me explain. Today is a public holiday and I got a chance to book out early instead of being confined for 2 weeks. And I am so greatful for that. Haha. I booked out yesterday at 8 something and will book in today at 8pm. But nonetheless being able to relive civilian life (so they call it) is such a wonderful and lovely feeling. I've been dreaming about this day everyday over the last four day and it is finally here. Let me tell you, it feels magical to be at home.
So what have I done over the last four days. Nothing much. Beside learning to march, address the superiors, drawing the rifle, run here and there shouting like mad people and looking like total retards, nothing much really. I must say it was quite unexpected because I was expecting serious training and tough living conditions but apparently the facilities and training were reasonable still. So I'm still quite glad, as far as these four days are concern. But I have no idea what's gonna come for the next 11 days when I begin the confinement. Hopefully it is still manageable. But not to fear there is always orientation officers (counsellers) to help you out. My Company is O -for Orion, Platoon 1 Section 2 Bed 3 quite nice combi. haha. so far I think my sirs and sergeants are quite nice to us (they have yet to punish us). And I hope they remain that way as well. haha.. I think my platoon is one of the slackest around. I remember on sunday we actually slacked from the afternoon onwards till dinner because it was raining heavily. But then it is still the adjustment period that we have such stuff. Its is after I go in that I realise my previous fears were quite uncalled for.Haha. But I can still remember the day I was enlisted and my Mum was very sad and was crying. It hurt me to see her crying that my tears started welling but I tried to force back my tears so that she will not worry about me. Well that about it I can say. Oh I also remember that the rifle demonstration was awesome. quite impressive cause I know I can never shoot that accurately.
I guess that will be it. The next time I'll be back will have to be 21 Jan. Meanwhile anything just message me and I'll reply at night. see ya guys.
p.s by the way I look awful without my hair. sigh. I miss my hair.
11:18:00 AM
Wednesday, January 4
A Msg To Everyone...
well well, 5 Jan is finally approaching. In another less than 12 hours time, I'll be starting my new journey. I'm feeling very very nervous and apprehensive now. I should think that is normal, since the instruction booklet says its normal as well. There is nothing on my mind right now, it is blank and I am very uncertain of my feelings. But I shall try to finish up this entry which is going to be up there for a few weeks.
After reading the instruction menu (which I finally dug out, wish I had found it earlier), I felt more comforted because it gave an idea of what I should be expecting inside. I wouldn't go as far to say that I am excited to find out about life inside but I wouldn't mind going to experience it (although I don't have much of a choice). Anyway I'll just keep my mind open and try to make as many new friends as possible so as to make life easier inside. After all so many of my friends are already inside and news haven't been that passive after all. I guess I'll slowly adapt to it.
Life after A Level has been hectic. So many events after another that I could barely slow down to breathe. And each of them pass and left wonderful memories with me and I am so overwhelmed with emotions when I look back at them. Especially the days after I came back from Japan. I met up with so many of my friends and had so much fun that they suffice to sustain me through my lonely nights inside. I can never be more thankful for that.
To my own group of close friends, Ching Si, Wei Lung, Ashley, Aloysius, Si Jun. They have been awesome. simply amazing. the best bunch of brothers one can ever ask for. We lived through our secondary school days, we stayed in touch even after leading our two years of hectic lifestyle all over the place. And I wish everyone the best in their studies and life. Thanks for the wonderful memories. With Love.
To another group of special friends, Andy, Melvin, Janice, Evelyn. They've given me the best birthday gift I can ever ask for. And that is their presence and laughters. I feel blessed to be with them because they are such lovely individuals. All the outings, birthday celebrations are etched in my minds and I will relive these moments whenever I'm down because it'll cheer me up. They are the spices of my life and have made my world colourful and for that I thank them too.
To the cuties in MJCSB, lots of you there but I'll still name you all. (Trumpets) Justin, Benny, Dawn, Siok Wei, Rickson, Jun Wen, Wen Qi, (Others) Juling, Zheng Hong, Bao Lun. you guys are fabulous. What on earth have we all done to be able to come together and have fun. Must have many many good deeds. And my juniors, Paulina, Tsz Yan, Zheng Yi, Donovan, Fabian.. funny bunch of people. Hard to gather so many of such hyper active people all at once but I lucky to meet them all. They have offered me the best band experience I'v ever had. And the best companionship I can ever find. They were the driving force of my JC life, without whom I would not have made it till the end. Thanks.
To 2 other extraordinary being, my best friends, Eugene and Joel. They have never been more supportive of me than anyone else. Joel, the bubbly and well-read one, provides interesting and original solutions to problems. Eugene, the calm and knowlegeable one, offers me nothing but all of his intelligence and support. I can never thank them for having been with me all these while since seconday school onwards. We've shared happy moments and sad moments and I was fortunate to have them as my advisors and encourager and so I do appreciate their friendship a lot. So I say thanks to them as well.
To those my ex-colleagues, Yuki, Alex, Deren, Pei Shi, although we only got to meet up a few times every year, I have never seen our friendship dwindling. In fact, we miss each other so often that we are eager to meet up. And every meeting is filled with so much laughter. I'm gonna miss you guys so much. Do Take care. have fun in life and we'll meet up soon. again.
To 3 people whom I've meet up recently and found that they are such sweet individuals. Teck Soon, Adeline, Jeremy. We went from don't-really-know to close-friends since the last outing and I must thank you guys for turning up and sharing that wonderful night. It was special because we shared this period of beautiful memories in Pre U Sem. All from different JCs and levels yet we managed to keep in touch after so long. And the amazing thing is that we've booked each other for the Christmas this year and our Japan trip 2 years later. I'll remember that and I'll miss you people.
To someone special, Serena. One of my closest female friends I would say, has offered me such a lovely Christmas eve that I can never find another christmas that was as special. Every minute of it was magical that it seems bizzare. It is definitely a blessing to know someone who is that understanding and friendly. I guess I'll miss you when I'm inside. So Do take care and work hard for your studies. I'm sure it'll pay off.
And to all others who've been with me all these while, sustaining me through my ups and downs, I want to thamk you people for being there. At least I know that with you people around, I'll not be lonely. Appreciate it.
And who will I be without my parents, they've been the best parents one can ever wish for and I definitely am fortunate for having them. My Mum is the strongest and determined woman I've seen and My Dad has always been there for me even though he does not show it. I hope they are proud of me as a son and may they be always happy and healthy. I'll not make them worry about me when I'm inside. And I cannot forget my Aunt, my favourite aunt who specially brought me to the temple today to get a safety amulet. Even though it was really last minute but she did make the effort to bring me there. And I cannot thank her enough for all the care and concern she has showered me.
Alright. So I guess I've said what I wanted to say. I'm feeling much better now. There is a warm feeling within me and it makes me want to cry. The thought of being away from these people is hard but I'll be strong because somewhere out there, someone is waiting for me to come back and meet up with them. And boy would I love to meet up with these amzing people once again. I guess I'll not make them worry about me. Guess all these pent up emotions are finding their way of me and I'm feeling quite strange at the moment. Guess I'll look forward to tomorrow and work hard to adapt inside. Er. I've gotta stop here. Wish me luck and wish me Happy Birthday as well. I'll see ya soon. real soon.
With love, JunYang -signing off
9:39:00 PM
Tuesday, January 3
Last night was my outing with my last group of friends - the Pre U seminar people. It was after one year that we got to meet up and it was really special. But it was a pity in the sense that only three other pre-u sem members turned up. And they were Adeline, Jeremy and Teck Soon. The rest somehow couldn't make it. We had dinner at Sizzler at had lots to chat over. I was very very amused at how they could all recall specific events from Pre-U Sem which was one and a half years ago. It then dawned on me how much I forgot about the entire pre-u sem experience. When I recall everything, I realise how much each of us has changed over the short span. They are such a fun lot of people and I am going to miss not being able to meet up with them in my two years of absent. But nonetheless, I must thank these three people for making the night so memorable.
Teck Soon- He is such a joker and crap-talk person that you find it hard not to laugh around him. Looks like I've got some competition going on (I thought I was lame enough, but now I'm wrong). The atmosphere wouldn't have warmed up so easily had it not been for him. Thanks.
Jeremy aka. Fiddo- His vibrating laughter and ongoing jokes about Brown Ranger. My god. I didn't know till yesterday that he could talk that much. All the nonsense and gossips uh? haha. It was nice having him around because he is Mr. Nice Guy and Anything. Thanks as well.
Lastly not forgetting Adeline aka. Brown Ranger- Her radiant smile makes it hard not to notice her and also her blurness is ultimate. don't ever ask her about her university courses or she will have a hard time recalling them to you. Funny girl with a big-eautiful face (I wasn't the one who said it was big, it was Teck Soon). But anyway, thanks as well.
I'll let the pictures do the talking... then and now..
12:35:00 PM
Monday, January 2
My New Year Resolutions.
- It is to have a safe and fruitful time inside army.
- get good results for A Levels (I'm praying very hard)
- that my parents are well and healthy while I'm away
- that my friends are getting along well with life and probably missing me even in my absence or they are busy
- the world be a better place.
Alright, that's about it for the year 2006. I am a little greedy but those are what I am really hoping for. It was a great start for me in the new year because i celebrated my 10-years friend's (this is to you, Melvin. friends forever) birthday as well as mine together (even though it was quite early). Anyway it was very fun to be celebrating our birthdays together especially when you're with your good friends. I spent a lot on that day, on clothes, food, cds and presents and all that rubbish. But nevermind because I keep telling myself that these bills are accounted under 2005 and 2006 will be a new sheet of bills. yay. makes the spending less conscious pricking.
After the celebration, there was only Melvin, Andy and I left and we were left wondering along orchard road, thinking about what to do. It was between partying at Indochine, Funk Out Party at Ngee Ann City or go home.. In the end we decided to go ahead and forfeit the money for a night of fun. There was crazy dancing and music that it was overwhelming. I have never been so wild in my life before. I guess that is the only time I danced so hard and wild in my life. Everyone around was feeling the mood and beat that one can't help but move to the beat and crowd. It was amazing. We chilled out till 3am before the weariness got us. I felt sleepy perhaps due to not sleeping for the previous night. So I got home and slept all the way till 1pm the next day.
I got up and looked around the house but apparently no one is at home. Guess my parents went partying throughout the night as well. So I went online to chat and get ready to meet my metro colleagues. We met up and went for Sushi and spent quite some time there. After which we went to esplanade to catch some peace and beautiful night lights. Yuki and Alex actually gave me a surprise and bought me a birthday cake. I was truly touched then that I could only say ''thank you''. And also Deren who helped diverted me away so they could get the cake. He was so funny. I really appreciate their efforts because I step into the new year not expecting to celebrate my birthday this year. But hey, I've done it twice. Gosh. really thankful for these friends. Just arrived home and can't really get to sleep. here's some picture for everyone.
Tomorrow I'll be meeting the last group of people before I'll start preparing for my army days. I have no idea what to expect so I am just going to go in with a light-hearted mood. All the best to me.
1:38:00 AM
