For those that still dunno, I've enlisted into SCDF (Singapore Civil Defence Force) last Tuesday, 7/7/09 with a still-recovering body. The first 2 days were crazy for me cos I felt like puking most of the time and the feeling got worse everytime I eat or drink.
Luckily for me, there was so physical exercises conducted in the first week, but there was water parade every morning at 5.15am and night at 8.30pm where we have to down the big mug together. I think the mug can contain about 500ml of water and we obviously had to fill it to the brim.
The first few times water parade was conducted, I was like @#$%!!! Given my weak stomach, I was so afraid that I would puke everything out. Furthermore, 5BX (morning exercise) was conducted DIRECTLY after the water parade. Luckily its orientation week, so like what I mentioned earlier, there was no physical. We were mainly briefed about what we were going to do for the next few weeks.
I was completely recovered by Wednesday afternoon. Phew. Anyway, so far everything is quite good. The day is spent mainly at talks and medical screenings etc. Alot of admin stuff and paper work to fill up. Alot of time spent waiting around. A day seems very long cos we have to wake up so damn early at 5am and the last activity which is water parade followed by night snacks is at around 8.30-9pm and lights off is at 10pm.
So you can imagine... wake up, water parade, 5bx, breakfast... STILL DARK!!! Only after breakfast then it starts to get bright. zzz! It's so unlike China where we actually wake up around 12-1pm!!!
I went to read Frank's blog posts dated 2 years back where he went through the same thing. Kinda similar hor. It's like a close guide to what I'll be experiencing in my Recruit life.
Anyway... 4 days, which makes up Week 1, in camp has come and gone. 6 more weeks to go!!
Oh ya... as for my botak hair... Had a hell load of fun with Shanice and her Mac... Enjoy ba...
Get use to it...
ultimate retarded face.
Swollen Cheek
We agreed to do this exact same thing 2 years from now. After I ORD. Wait for then to see the diff ba. Haha!! XD
Booking in later... Will be back in a week's time! Thank you for all the well wishes via smses, fb, calls, msn etc! Love you peeps! :)
I'm not exactly dreading it, nor am I looking forward to it. To me, its just another chapter of my life that is about to begin.
The only sucky thing about this is the part where I had to fall sick 2 days ago. Even though I am more or less recovered from the stomach flu, I am still suffering from the post-sickness condition. My appetite has greatly decreased and I'm definitely not ready for any physical work out. Walking up a short flight of stairs is enough to leave me panting heavily.. Not to mention the muscle aches from all the puking and the jab. zzz!
Was on my way back home when my stomach started feeling weird. It got worse as time passed. By the time I've showered and crawled into bed, it was hurting so badly that I could barely stand up straight.
Gulped down 2 pills of charcoal, applied those oilment on the tummy that is supposed to ease stomach pain, and even drank down some chinese medicine that is useful for stomach issues. All to no avail. In the end, I went to the toilet and puked out most of my dinner earlier. Argh!
Puking isn't exactly something that I like to do. Even though it does make you feel better, the cramping of the stomach to force the stuff inside out results in stomach muscles aching/cramping. Ouch!
In total, I puked 4 times that night, once every 2 hours. Not to mention a few incidents of watery exit from the other end too. You can just imagine what a fantastic night I've been through ya?
Spent the whole of today sleeping. Went down to see the doctor and he gave me a jab to ease the vomiting. Enlisting in 2 days time! I HAVE to get well by then!
Anyway, some pictures taken a few days BEFORE this sickly event.
Dinner at New York New York. Alan with his China money still placed in his room Our long awaited bubble tea
The durian ice-cream which I feel is the most likely cause of my stomach poisoning. Argh!
Had an awesome night out with Brenda, Jia Ying and her bf Wei Sze. (yes! I got the name right!)
Met Brenda first and went to Admiralty Place to collect my specs and get some cigs & drinks for her dad before going back to Jia Ying's place.
Chilling in the living room while waiting for the 2 of them to finish their dinner And very nice tea made by the mum Just look at the color contrast
Drove out to Yishun Dam at around 11 plus. Had some very entertaining conversations inside the car as we were trying to find our way.
Finally reaching our destination Feet Shot Thats us with the almost-midnight sky I like this shot We were thinking what other poses to do Damn tough sia Wah. This one another nice shot! Brenda and her Gap Junior top I was staring ahead when I turned my head and SNAP! There goes a picture. Another spastic face Brenda loses in the Spastic Face competition
Anw... Couldn't take more pics due to the 12am curfew that Jia Ying have. We were late for about 8min though. LOL!
Chilled with Brenda after leaving their place till about 1 plus before driving home.
I got this from Jireh's blog. Came across it a few years back yet its still so entertaining when I read it again today.
The Man Rules At last a guy has taken the time to write this all down Finally, the guys' side of the story. ( I must admit, it's pretty good.) We always hear 'the rules' From the female side ...Now here are the rules from the male side. These are our rules! Please note.. these are all numbered '1 ' ON PURPOSE! 1. Men are NOT mind readers. 1. Learn to work the toilet seat. You're a big girl. If it's up, put it down. We need it up, you need it down. You don't hear us complaining about you leaving it down. 1. Sunday sports It's like the full moon or the changing of the tides. Let it be. 1... Crying is blackmail. 1. Ask for what you want. Let us be clear on this one: Subtle hints do not work! Strong hints do not work! Obvious hints do not work! Just say it! 1. Yes and No are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every question. 1. Come to us with a problem only if you want help solving it. That's what we do. Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for. 1. Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissible in an argument. In fact, all comments become Null and void after 7 Days. 1. If you think you're fat, you probably are. Don't ask us. 1. If something we said can be interpreted two ways and one of the ways makes you sad or angry, we meant the other one 1. You can either ask us to do something Or tell us how you want it done. Not both. If you already know best how to do it, just do it yourself. 1. Whenever possible, Please say whatever you have to say during commercials.. 1. Christopher Columbus did NOT need directions and neither do we. 1. ALL men see in only 16 colors, like Windows default settings. Peach, for example, is a fruit, not Acolor. Pumpkin is also a fruit. We have no idea what mauve is. 1. If it itches, it will be scratched.. We do that. 1. If we ask what is wrong and you say 'nothing,' We will act like nothing's wrong. We know you are lying, but it is just not worth the hassle. 1. If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, Expect an answer you don't want to hear. 1. When we have to go somewhere, absolutely anything you wear is fine...Really. 1. Don't ask us what we're thinking about unless you are prepared to discuss such topics as baseball ormotor sports 1. You have enough clothes. 1. You have too many shoes. 1. I am in shape. Round IS a shape! 1. Thank you for reading this. Yes, I know, I have to sleep on the couch tonight; But did you know men really don't mind that? It's like camping. Pass this to as many men as you can - to give them a laugh. Pass this to as many women as you can - to give them a bigger laugh
Less than 10 days left. I'm more or less ready. I think.
Some part of me worries about the difference in life after enlistment. The lack of freedom, the physical requirement, the adaptation and the various 'issues' that would be presented before me.
The other part of me long for the next chapter of my life to begin. To be honest, it can get extremely depressing and demoralizing to organize activities and no one or very few ppl turns up.
Now that school holidays have ended, more and more ppl are getting enlisted into NS, and not to mention the already working ppl... That leaves very few ppl available for outings and such. I'm eager to begin the next phase and attain some form of achievement instead of playing all the way. (Yes I know NS is a waste of time with nth achievable. But completing NS IS an achievement. Earlier start, Earlier end)
Anyway... A couple of pics of recent events...
Sometimes... tough decisions and necessary sacrifices have to be made.
Jasper Seah Hanlin
20 Admiralty Primary School
Woodlands Ring Secondary School
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
(Diploma in Business Studies)
Singapore Civil Defence Force
Singapore
19/06/89
Gemini
jas_sea@hotmail.com (msn & friendster)
