Quick update

I'm now in the midst of my ICT. This is my second one and it's a high key. It has been rather busy and hectic thus far.

Every day ends no later than 9pm during the training and I miss my sleep too, although I don't really feel it until the weekend because there's just so much to do.

As you probably might have heard, something unfortunate happened on Wednesday night. On the the day of his in-process, Kenny Tay on that same evening took the night off to get his civilian clothes. He met with an accident on the way home and was killed while on his motorbike. Nobody knew what exactly happened and only speculations has arisen from the whole ordeal.
On the Sunday after the death, I was tasked to be one of the participants to give a 3 shot gun salute to send him off in a military funeral. I was dressed in No. 1, the smartest uniform in the army and my weekend was partially burnt to train for and conduct the whole procession.

Some after thoughts: I would consider Kenny to be one of the closer ones I've interacted in the army. In fact, me and 3 other closer ones didn't want to look into the coffin as the rest proceeded around it. Honestly, I was numb at the wake and may attribute it to the hectic-ness by the training in camp. The news didn't really sink in and I suppose there's no point to think about it now that he's already been cremated. All the while after hearing the news, I asked for God for covering over the family and the entire battalion commanders for comfort, protection and peace. And I thank God for fulfilling that request.

Well, with all that's said and done, I suppose the last thing I wanna say is: See you in heaven, Kenny. You will be missed by those close to you in this lifetime~

Life after graduation

As from my previous entry, I have graduated earlier than I would have wanted to. My graduation ceremony was on the 4^th July. The graduation attire was so uncomfortable. As such, I only had one picture of me and my parents in that gown, and then immediately took it off afterwards.

Aside from graduation, I’ve been rather busy ever since receiving my grades. Apart from the administration of applying for the graduation ceremony, I kick started off certain things such as committee planning for two retreats, cleaning up my toys, catching up with people on the Net, postponing overseas trips to meet friends, trying to get myself a proper break… all in the midst of my parents subtly telling me to get my resume done and get a job.

As for now, I got my resume done, after much delay, most of my toys have finally been packed away, the graduation stuff is over and done with, been to on average one meeting every week in regards to the retreat stuff. Lastly, I’m currently making preparations to go back to the army for 2 weeks starting Monday.

And yeah, I’ll be away from the internetz for 2 weeks. I’ll be fine, nothing too dangerous, it’s not like I’m going on a peacekeeping mission or something… although the vehicles I’m using looks a lot like Devastator/Brawl~… Nah :p. Anyway, don’t miss me too much while I’m away. Take care all.