This is the 1st post about my army life. As I cannot disclose anything specific, I'll just post my thoughts here.
What I have learned
- Time is precious
- To your commanders, you are their TOY/ TOOL
- Stay alert! You never know when your commanders will do to you (Cyclone)
- Dust is your eternal enemy
- Dirt and soil isn't as dirty as it seems
- Water is good for you unless you drink too much (3 litres at 1 go?)
- Proper stretching exercises are good for muscle aches after training
- Running is faster than walking
- I can get at least Silver for IPPT if I train more
- Relationships can change in a blink of an eye
- Sunsets/ Sunrises are beautiful. So is the moon and the stars
- Singapore mainland emits a pretty bright, orange aura
- Changi International Airport is a really busy place
Last Day before NS
Today is the last day before I enter NS. It was a pretty fun day. I sold my Gameboy Advance SP at "01-394 Weng Cheong Optics & Contact Lens Centre, BLK 46-3 Commonwealth Drive". It's where Law tried to sell his PS2 last time. The shop is split into the optics shop and a second hand shop. They accept things like game consoles, TV and phones. I got $20 for my GBA SP. Not bad, considering that the battery is failing and there is a mysterious, irremovable spot on the screen.
After selling my GBA SP, I encountered what seemed like the "Monkey King" Sun Wu Kong's birthday celebration. It was pretty interesting as this is the first time I saw a man getting "possessed" by the spirit of a god. Whether he was faking it or not, he must be pretty tough to walk barefoot in the blazing sun. Exciting.
I then took the MRT to Harbourfront, and walked up Mt. Faber via the Marang Trail. I wanted to find the Cable Car Station. Turns out the station is disguised as a building I've walked past last time, Jewel Box. I don't dare explore the structure as it seemed like a high-class restaurant. Next time, I promise, when I am with friends, I will cheong it. After leaving the place, I walked to the start of Henderson Waves. It is a really tall bridge that connects various tall parks like Mt. Faber and Kent Ridge. Anyway, it has a really nice, curvy design that will be fun to cycle/ skate across. I had little time left, therefore I didn't cross the first section of the bridge completely. Next time I will definitely cycle/ skate across this funny bridge.
After trekking down the Marang Trail again, I went to Vivo City. As I didn't have much time left (I need to pack my things, and it's already 7pm. I need to sleep at 9-10pm), I only explored B2. Therefore, I still haven't explored Vivo City... Anyway, when I went home by the MRT, the train overshot Toa Payoh MRT Station! It tried to brake, but half of the train was already past the station. The driver had to ask the people to alight at Braddell MRT Station and take a train in the opposite direction. This is the first time I saw so many people in Braddell MRT Station, so it is fun to watch.
Notes:
- Henderson Waves has walls that curve like half-pipes. Definitely fun to play there. - A pity the bridge had wooden planks for the floor and walls, so there are little gaps to make the bridge a bit bumpy for anyone on wheels.
- The "Giant Hypermarket" at Vivo City was selling a litre of "housebrand" juice for 99 cents! So cheap.
- The train that overshot the station made me forget that I needed to buy swimming goggles. I wanted to buy it at Toa Payoh Centre, but when the train reached Braddell, I forgot about the goggles. Now I have to learn how to swim while blinded...
After selling my GBA SP, I encountered what seemed like the "Monkey King" Sun Wu Kong's birthday celebration. It was pretty interesting as this is the first time I saw a man getting "possessed" by the spirit of a god. Whether he was faking it or not, he must be pretty tough to walk barefoot in the blazing sun. Exciting.
I then took the MRT to Harbourfront, and walked up Mt. Faber via the Marang Trail. I wanted to find the Cable Car Station. Turns out the station is disguised as a building I've walked past last time, Jewel Box. I don't dare explore the structure as it seemed like a high-class restaurant. Next time, I promise, when I am with friends, I will cheong it. After leaving the place, I walked to the start of Henderson Waves. It is a really tall bridge that connects various tall parks like Mt. Faber and Kent Ridge. Anyway, it has a really nice, curvy design that will be fun to cycle/ skate across. I had little time left, therefore I didn't cross the first section of the bridge completely. Next time I will definitely cycle/ skate across this funny bridge.
After trekking down the Marang Trail again, I went to Vivo City. As I didn't have much time left (I need to pack my things, and it's already 7pm. I need to sleep at 9-10pm), I only explored B2. Therefore, I still haven't explored Vivo City... Anyway, when I went home by the MRT, the train overshot Toa Payoh MRT Station! It tried to brake, but half of the train was already past the station. The driver had to ask the people to alight at Braddell MRT Station and take a train in the opposite direction. This is the first time I saw so many people in Braddell MRT Station, so it is fun to watch.
Notes:
- Henderson Waves has walls that curve like half-pipes. Definitely fun to play there. - A pity the bridge had wooden planks for the floor and walls, so there are little gaps to make the bridge a bit bumpy for anyone on wheels.
- The "Giant Hypermarket" at Vivo City was selling a litre of "housebrand" juice for 99 cents! So cheap.
- The train that overshot the station made me forget that I needed to buy swimming goggles. I wanted to buy it at Toa Payoh Centre, but when the train reached Braddell, I forgot about the goggles. Now I have to learn how to swim while blinded...
Run on Ice
On Wednesday, I went skating again. Now I can go at a pretty fast speed, but I still can't match those who have perfect form. They can overtake me easily if they want to, and they seem to use less effort to match my speed. A pity I will be going NS soon and can't practice more.
It was a pretty scary day, as I had to avoid a relatively high number of people skating against the traffic. I fell quite a few times while avoiding them. However I managed to hop a small distance + never fall to avoid one guy. Fun!
Yoguruthing joined me at 6pm. He said that he slept only at 1pm, the time that I started to skate that day. Wah! I also found out on that day that he has had 14-15 ex. before. Double Wah! What a colourful life. I never would have thought of it as he seemed like a pretty dedicated guy. Due to his experience, he can estimate a person's age by looking at the neck. I must try looking around too.
Notes:
- There are lots of pretty girls on the rink.
- There are lots of couples on the rink too.
- At on time, about 90% of the ice was covered with a thick layer of water. Anyone falling (I fell twice, LOTS of other people fell too) would be drenched as if he fell into a pond.
- Talking about falling, a relatively high number "pro-er" people fell down on that day. It might be the water, or they might be trying new moves. But I've never seen them fall on other occasions.
It was a pretty scary day, as I had to avoid a relatively high number of people skating against the traffic. I fell quite a few times while avoiding them. However I managed to hop a small distance + never fall to avoid one guy. Fun!
Yoguruthing joined me at 6pm. He said that he slept only at 1pm, the time that I started to skate that day. Wah! I also found out on that day that he has had 14-15 ex. before. Double Wah! What a colourful life. I never would have thought of it as he seemed like a pretty dedicated guy. Due to his experience, he can estimate a person's age by looking at the neck. I must try looking around too.
Notes:
- There are lots of pretty girls on the rink.
- There are lots of couples on the rink too.
- At on time, about 90% of the ice was covered with a thick layer of water. Anyone falling (I fell twice, LOTS of other people fell too) would be drenched as if he fell into a pond.
- Talking about falling, a relatively high number "pro-er" people fell down on that day. It might be the water, or they might be trying new moves. But I've never seen them fall on other occasions.
Up a Mountain, Down on Ice
Today I was feeling bored as Yoguruthing didn't arrange a skating trip. Therefore, I headed to Jurong's rink on my own. When I reached there at 4.30pm, it was so crowded they put up a sign saying that size 7, 7.5 and 8 skates were unavailable. I thought I had no skates to play with, so I went back out to Jurong East Bus Interchange.
There, I saw a Bus 143 that can take me home (and I've never boarded it despite it terminating at Toa Payoh Bus Interchange for as long as I can remember), so I hopped on. It looped around an old estate, passing by Haw Par Villa (I must go there soon, it's free admission, and I think it might not be around for much longer), and reached Harbourfront.
As it is nearing Harbourfront, I saw a few "Mt Faber" signs. I thought "since going home is like, wasting time and money, why not go up Mt Faber? I've never been up Mt Faber before". Therefore, I alighted at Harbourfront and went up Mt Faber (NEW!).
I back-tracked some distance to where I 1st saw a sign, and went up through a windy road. Eventually, I reached Mt Faber Park. Following the big park map, I made my way up to the summit. The view along the way was splendid. On top, while I was exploring the various murals, Yoguruthing called me saying he was skating (Wah! I thought no shoes). I thought it would be a waste if I brought along gloves and socks but didn't even skate (I am also going into army really soon), so I said I would join him.
I then made my way down Mt Faber at a really fast pace (for slippers). I hiked through the "Marang Trail", which was a direct way down from Mt Faber (the raod I went up was the long way) and ended up right at an entrance of Harbourfront MRT Station... Anyway I took the MRT and met up with Yoguruthing at Jurong. It's 7.30pm when I reached Jurong East, and I skated all the way until closing time at 10pm. After that, I went home.
Notes:
- I should visit Haw Par Villa someday.
- I should go up Mt Faber again. There are some parts that I haven't explored, like the cable car station.
- The view at Mt Faber is good, go and see it yourself.
- I should have gone into the rink 1st, as Yoguruthing said there wasn't any sign when he entered at 5pm.
- I used almost $6 to travel around...
- For all you guys that are wondering, SiSi didn't come today. A pity.
There, I saw a Bus 143 that can take me home (and I've never boarded it despite it terminating at Toa Payoh Bus Interchange for as long as I can remember), so I hopped on. It looped around an old estate, passing by Haw Par Villa (I must go there soon, it's free admission, and I think it might not be around for much longer), and reached Harbourfront.
As it is nearing Harbourfront, I saw a few "Mt Faber" signs. I thought "since going home is like, wasting time and money, why not go up Mt Faber? I've never been up Mt Faber before". Therefore, I alighted at Harbourfront and went up Mt Faber (NEW!).
I back-tracked some distance to where I 1st saw a sign, and went up through a windy road. Eventually, I reached Mt Faber Park. Following the big park map, I made my way up to the summit. The view along the way was splendid. On top, while I was exploring the various murals, Yoguruthing called me saying he was skating (Wah! I thought no shoes). I thought it would be a waste if I brought along gloves and socks but didn't even skate (I am also going into army really soon), so I said I would join him.
I then made my way down Mt Faber at a really fast pace (for slippers). I hiked through the "Marang Trail", which was a direct way down from Mt Faber (the raod I went up was the long way) and ended up right at an entrance of Harbourfront MRT Station... Anyway I took the MRT and met up with Yoguruthing at Jurong. It's 7.30pm when I reached Jurong East, and I skated all the way until closing time at 10pm. After that, I went home.
Notes:
- I should visit Haw Par Villa someday.
- I should go up Mt Faber again. There are some parts that I haven't explored, like the cable car station.
- The view at Mt Faber is good, go and see it yourself.
- I should have gone into the rink 1st, as Yoguruthing said there wasn't any sign when he entered at 5pm.
- I used almost $6 to travel around...
- For all you guys that are wondering, SiSi didn't come today. A pity.
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