Brightstar

Was savouring my taste of freedom in the civilised world at the Rock, when I happened to chance upon a childcare centre, Brightstar. Heard that there is going to be an open house soon. Though it is not really applicable to me, I find their childlike fonts (plus the effects of mass media, for e.g pictures of exuberant children bouncing around) appealing.

Just came back from BMTC. I was "volunteered"(wow) into doing a spring cleaning around the company building while the rest of my comrades were lazing their time away. With a glee on his face, the sergeant ordered my friends and I to pick up every damn leaf on the floor, which is countless. He didn't repent even though we pleaded, begged and used every single excuse (like, "sergeant, you damaging the ecosystem u noe"..."F@#$ care about the environment lah" came his reply).

So we proceeded on the back-breaking task of picking up every twig and leaf, occasionally using the worn-out brooms. In addition to that, my section (unluckily) lost a bet with another sergeant. We betted with him that we can throw a grenade within target range. Now we are resigned to polishing his boots for 2 weeks.

Sigh. Life of a "chao" recruit". I'm waiting with bated breath for the Passing Out Parade and promotion. Till then, 30 more days to go.