End of Respite

2 CAs in the span of next week. 4 in the following week, which 3 of them I signed up on my own accord. Today's message was refreshing; it recharged the long depleted battery in me.

Hmm. Haven't seen my classmates in a week now. I wonder how they had spent their weeks as well...it doesn't matter anyway. When there is no one to talk to in a long time, it is like getting banished into the zone of silence. I can empathise how the Ellimist felt, millenia of wandering in the void with nobody to talk to makes you appreciate any living soul encountered along the way.

In between naps, the only companions that I have are the computer and the notes. Some may find it sad. Things will turn out better a few years down the road. And tonight, I can dream about rings, rings and more rings. Maybe some human organs and parts along the way.

..there is a certain person that I must surpass....

Back to Gedong -_-

Met Wai Leong at Tampines MRT. Waited 10 min for him because he had forgotten how to tie his combat boots. After all, he's only human. (I almost forgot how to fold the damn uniform.)

It was drizzling when we finally reached Choa Chu Kang. Perhaps Heaven was mourning for us for the time we lost (more like wasted) travelling there. Noticed that Lot one is undergoing a facelift, just like White Sands and countless other women.

Managed to hail a cab and lo and behold, it was the newest model (the most environmentally friendly apparently, some Euro standard). The cab driver suaned (=sarcastic remark) to the poor cabbie in front of him, saying that he got the passengers (=us) because his cab is newer.

Apparently, my army friend had his camp pass. Somewhere, I could not find mine so I had to go to the guardhouse and get a visitor's pass. Did not bring a camera handphone, like all obedient (ex) SOLDIER, though it almost destroyed my cam phone when I tried to put the SIM card to the old HP.

It was a prudent decision to take a cab, albeit an expensive one. The cab almost horllanded to God knows where. Cost a hefty $5 each instead of the usual 3. Had time to eat the Han Guo Mian (literally Korean noodles) and sit in the mess.

Almost burnt my G.I tract in the process. The auntie just dumped the whole packet of chilli in the noodles.

Had a talk by the commanding officer about mobilisation. Damnit. It clashes with my next sem's timetable! Wth. I wonder if I can defer this kind of things. It is gonna be quite stupid if they call me in the middle of lecture and I have to rush home just to go back and report to camp.

Caught up with old friends. The RSM, as usual, asked everyone to cut his hair, which nobody cared. All my understudy have been promoted. Time really flies. Especially if I have to take IPPT soon.

1000 MCQs

Almost concussed. That is, after studying close to 800 MCQs -.-''By now, my highlighter is half gone, considering that I had to highlight whatever questions that boggled me. My wu lin mi ji (Shaolin secret book) has become a colourbook of some sorts.

Monday. As expected, Alvin's probably busy with his orientation. Meanwhile, there is still 200 more freakin MCQs to go! ARGH. I think tonight I can dream about (and count) A), B), C) and D)s instead of sheep.

Stumbled across many of my current classmates' blogs. Guess that after so long, the scanning eye is still not dead.

Now my only communication to the world is either zx, ao and some random friends. Breathed in much-needed fresh air when I ventured out of my territory to go to the White Sands Bank.

Quite an interesting feature. The ability to link Window Media Player to MSN.

Recent Changes

Was quite amused when I read the news from the Health Ministry that Singapore is facing a shortage of medical doctors and pharmacists, even though NUS has already expanded their intake. I heard they were quite confident that Singaporeans studying overseas will answer their call of duty to Singapore, when they graduate and return to homeland to contribute to the health care sector. For now, foreign talent will fill the void.

Just finished my reports and my quota of the day. Now it is time to put theory to practice. Went to the market earlier. Regretted spending $12 for a not-so decent haircut, in anticipation of my reservist call-up. Maybe I should not use the word anticipation. Plan to settle my IPPT date by this week.

Collected some free goodies (Mid-autumn celebrations) from the Management Corporation, which included a small mooncake, a water bottle, etc. Might as well make full use of the benefits that came because of the monthly maintenance.

And finally my nose has stopped clogging like a sewer pipe. It feels good to be well again.

Awake

Had physio test last morning, which was better than the previous week, though not say very good. Am I demanding too much of myself?

Had free lunch today after hearing some talk. Not good. I am already reverting to holiday mood, even though it is not appropriate.

Time to sleep.

Normality

Finally realised why there is a break only after 7 weeks; the amount of info that is piling in is relentless. Best part of it is after the break, I have to sit for two tests on Monday.

Spent my weekend reading Claymore after a tiring round of physio and anat. As typical of any shonen comics, the protaganist always start of as some weak piece of **** and gaining power ups around the way. Just like Final Fantasy. Claymore is simply....girl power.

Celebrated my younger sister's birthday. Had to contend with so much extra leftover food after the party.

Sent Alvin Ong off to UK. Never expected a huge crowd with his scout friends. At least his is a straight course to Masters. Decided not to eat at Burger King even though it was very tempting.

And now only Thng and I are left in Spore. Kinda sad; guess it means I just have to spread my roots further and deeper....