End of 2011

Hey, it's this time of the year again. Next year's gonna be the year of the ORD.

Yes!

Without further ado, Highlights of Robin's life in 2011.

1. Being a Specialist in National Service.


June 24. The day where I finally had an increase in my allowance. haha.

Being a sergeant is hard, especially in 35th where theres like 1:1 ratio of specs to pioneers. Responsibilities are high, especially since I recently got promoted to Guard Commander for guard duty.

2. Being fitter throughout the year.


Even if I failed to get gold, my physique had gotten better. Of course it can be better, but I'm satisfied with the progress I'd made. haha.

3. SNSD concert.



woah, this was the best moment of my life!

I'd always wanted to see them live, and I got my wish, especially when I'm in the pits, about 3-5m away from them. If they come again next year, here we go again! :D

Of course there's more, but they can be improved on, so here goes the 2012 resolution!

1. Getting a Gold (finally!) for IPPT.

The $200 goes a long long way towards helping me.

2. Spending more time with my family and friends.

I missed some outings with my friends this year, so I'm planning on NOT missing out on outings. haha.

I hope that my brothers will grow to be more mature and not piss me off that often, maybe I'll treat them to something good then.

3. Saving, saving, saving!

NS is almost over, and I won't be able to survive without the allowance money. How ah?

4. Driving Licence!

It's time I got one.

Back.

How long since I last posted?

Promise to update before the end of the year. lol.

A message to myself.

Hey ya, how's your 21st coming along?

Being into adulthood is no small step, and you're bound to discover things that you like, as well as understanding that not everything are in your control.

Right now, you're still learning, still immature. Petty. Selfish. This is something that you cannot change, but you can learn to deal with it.

Be friends with everybody, but distinguish who's your acquaintance and who's your buddies.

There's a few things you have to understand about life. Sometimes you will be frustrated and you will be at a dead end.

Life's not always a rosy path, and be warned that there are thorns underneath all the rosy outlook down the path you're walking.

It's inevitable that you will fall and get hurt along the way, but stay strong, and you will be able to brush off and carry on.

But remember, do not give up hope.

People with real strength and willpower can forge a path for themselves, and it is thus they that saves themselves.

It may be hard to understand right now, but it will make sense to you in the future.

Never underestimate the power of connections. It'll make you or break you.

Don't forget your family in the midst of all these. Sometimes its really hard for you to take a break, but make time for them always. Don't always hog the computer, read your novels and just interact with them.

They'll be your pillars for years to come.

I know you may find it hard to understand, but sometimes when opportunity comes, just take it.

Don't always back out of things. Go along with the flow and you may find some things worth fighting for.

No matter how bleak a situation, don't give up hope.

Take things slowly sometimes, what's yours is meant to be yours, eventually.

Take care of your body, a host of other diseases in addition to your blood pressure will eventually wear you out.

You're not as young as you think you are.

Have more confidence in yourself, and you'll find windows of opportunity open in places where there was none.

How you wish life will go easy on you, huh?

You will feel the pinch when it comes, but if you wake up now, you'll feel better prepared to deal with it.

Money is a hard-earned commodity, don't spend it on things that are unnecessary.

Like what father says, "Rather spend money on good food, than on items to pamper yourself."

Life is tough, deal with it the way you want, but remember that In life, there are no second chances.

Unit Life

Since its the end of national day, the BPCC guys are all gonna be separated/posted to the different units. I'm off to Alpha coy, and since it's gonna be operational, I have shitloads of work to do; i.e. fieldcamps, exercises and of course their CEC and BPC.

The thing I'll miss most is the friends that I'd made over the whole course. We shared laughter and tears and finally made it to this stage. Its almost a shame that we'll be parting ways so soon, and not spend the remainder of our NS life together, riding out the toughest waves.

Of course, there's the matter of not adapting to camp life, after all those stay-outs!

ah well, we'll see how it goes.

1/2 minute hero.

ok, so its not half minute, but half a day.

it's kinda good, coming back from guard duty to home straight away.

I found out that doing things that you'd procrastinated for so fucking long can be so enjoyable, clearing them in the process. kinda makes me think why didn't I do that earlier.

of course there's more I need to do. This is not enough. come weekend, please grant me the perseverance to finish what I started. oh yeah.

Life has never been better.

Commanders-to-be no more. Now it's just commanders.

24th June marks the day where I finally become a sergeant. =)

It's actually kinda hard to think of myself as one. Maybe I'm still not prepared?
I think if you throw people into situations they may be able to react and adapt to situations quicker than expected?

evolution has a strange way of dealing with things.


Now the only thing to look forward to is ORD. 15 months to go.

How you make of the future, is what you think of the present.

Lanterns' Oath.

Just cause I felt fascinated by Green lantern, let's see how my research on the lantern corps went.

7 corps of the Emotional Spectrum.

Green Lantern Corps - Will
Sinestro Corps - Fear
Black Lantern Corps - Death
Red Lantern Corps - Rage
Star Sapphire Corps - Love
Blue Lantern Corps - Hope
Indigo Tribe - Compassion
White Lantern Corps - Resurrection (?)
Orange Lantern Corps - Avarice/Greed

Oaths

Green Lantern Corps

In brightest day, in blackest night, no evil shall escape my sight! Let those who worship evil's might, beware my power, Green Lantern's light!

Black Lantern Corps

The Blackest Night falls from the skies. The darkness grows as all light dies. We crave your hearts and your demise. By my black hand, the dead shall rise!

Indigo Tribe

Tor lorek san, bor nakka mur, Natromo faan tornek wot ur, Ter lantern ker lo Abin Sur, Taan lek lek nok -- Formorrow Sur!

Star Sapphire Corps

For Hearts Long Lost. And Full of Fright. For Those Alone In Blackest Night. Accept Our Ring and Join Our Fight -- Love Conquers All -- With Violet Light!

Red Lantern Corps

With blood and rage of crimson red, ripped from a corpse so freshly dead, together with our hellish hate, we'll burn you all, that is your Fate!

Blue Lantern Corps

In fearful day, in raging night, with strong hearts full, our souls ignite! When all seems lost in the War of Light, look to the stars, for hope burns bright!

Sinestro Corps

In Blackest day. In Brightest night! Beware your fears made into light. Let those who try to stop what's right -- burn like his power -- Sinestro's might!