Tekong sunsets are the most beautiful in Singapore, in my opinion. Been to many places in Singapore to observe sun set, but nothing can be compared to the beautiful sunset in Pulau Tekong. Every evening after hours of training, the sense of satisfaction coupled with the beautiful sunset in Tekong, I feel rejuvenated and mentally gear up for another day of training.

The night sky of Tekong is the nicest....Stars are so clearly visible at night...Unlike Singapore night sky, so overcrowded with building lights....

Was thinking of lots of stuffs...the hours of pondering and reflection brings no results...

Just got back from Tekong yesterday...An interesting week ahead of me...the worst is yet to come and i am mentally prepared to brace it with goodwill and attitude...

Went out 08S18 for a BBQ at mel's house...had much fun there...Pretty much brought back some memories I had in junior college...There were happy ones, frustrated ones and depressing ones, but all of them served as a reminder to me, not to take things for granted. Once certain things are lost, you just cannot retrieve it back, and you just have to blame your luck and mindset at that point of time...Maybe one day some miracle might happen that would have reverted the situation, bt still such probability tends to zero...

End of Physical Training Phase

This week commerates the end of the PTP phase of the new PTP-BMT program for new trainees. Looking back at the past 8 weeks, I am transformed from a civilian to a soldier in the Singapore Armed Forces. The past 8 weeks, the military exposure and training has made me a stronger person in terms of my character, my mindset and combat fitness. I finally experienced for myself why mind is stronger than your body. At times, you may feel physical fatigue but the motivation and encouragement from your buddies and commanders will give you mental strength to push on. I also come to the realisation that morale is more important than anything else. Low morale = low performance despite high physical standards. I realise most of the trainings in BMT is about mind over body. If initially your intention was to give up, you can never make it through, but if your's is to perserve no matter what happens, you will most likely pull through, despite the physical fatigue. The view and morale will be further boosted after a completion of a training.

Upon looking back at the 18 years of my life, nothing could be compared to what I experienced in the army. It is indeed an extremely memorable and rewarding one.

Quotes of the week:

1. "Respect is to be earned not gained."
2. "One shld lead by example and through respect. Not through words or fear, but through respect which is earned."
3. "If you think NS is a waste of time, you are very immature."
4. "Loyalty to country! Leadership! Discipline! Professionalism! Fighting spirit! Fighting SPirit! Fighting Spirit! Ethics! Care for soldiers!!!"

Goodbyes =D

Mind over body is the key to combat fitness...Combat fitness is the key to survival in NS...10 more weeks to POP!!

TeKonG LiFe

I am in Pulau Tekong, Basic Military School 3, Taurus Company, Platoon 1, Section 2, Bed 15 making this post...It has been like almost 2 wks more till the end of the PTP phase for us, before we enter into the BMT phase of the training. In this period of time, I realise that there are mainly 3 types of people that you will meet in your life, generally speaking. The first is those who are Chao Kengs...Those people often find themselves "sick", trying to evade anything that will pressure thier body or mind to the maximum...The 2nd are those who does things half heartedly, often dont see any meaning in what they do, therefore performing their tasks badly, or just hiting the bare minimum...The last group of people are those who feels the need to perform their task in a wholehearted manner, often they see meaning in what they do, be it for themselves, for the people around them, or for the greater good....It is the dynamic interaction and conflict between all 3 groups that result in an interesting BMTC experience....