Back from NS confinement

Returned from Tekong Island Resort just now. Back to civilisation, the light at the end of the tunnel. But not for long. I surely do not have time to share everything i experienced but a few words would suffice.

It was a very unique experience i must say. i had never lived (or rather, been in close proximity) with anyone 24/7 for 2 weeks, not even with my family, but from 11 Jan to 25 Jan this year, i actually did that with my bunk-mates. Sounds really cool.

There is really so much more to share and it's a huge pity i'm unable to do so here and now. i just have to end it here and say that God has been faithful in seeing me through the 2 weeks. It wasn't that shiong yet, but it wasn't a breeze either.

Okay, every recruit has this identification number of his own, dubbed as his 4D number. And mine is J3213 a.k.a Jaguar Company, Platoon 3, Section 2, Bed 13.

Missing Thailand

One month has passed. My heart is still in Thailand. It seems like everything i do somewhat reminds me of Thailand.

When i wake up, i miss the extremely cold morning temperature that woke me up in Thailand. i miss brushing teeth in the toilets there, "blowing smoke" in the morning, eating porridge for breakfast, bathing in cold water, doing my Quiet Time in the huts, setting up clinic, etc. etc. etc.

Every night, when i look out of my window, i stare at the nightsky of Singapore. Only on certain nights can i spot stars here, but in Thailand i could easily count a hundred of stars every single night. Although i can easily identify the Orion's Belt here, i miss having to search for it among the many stars in the Thai nightsky. i also see aeroplanes in the distance (flying over Changi) every minute of the night. i wish i could catch the next flight to Chiangrai and never return.

The best days of my teenage life were spent there. In a few days' time, a new chapter of my life begins. On the outside, i'm soon no longer a teen. But on the inside, i'm still a young boy, with much to learn. National Service will turn this boy into a man, i hope.

Checking in to Tekong Island Resort on 11 January 2008 at 2pm.