I just had my first "long weekend". Booked out on friday night, going back on sunday evening. However, my saturday morning was taken away from me. We had to vist OCS. Does that still count? Field camp is right after Chinese New Year. So is this long weekend supposed to make up for the loss next week? I hope not. That would suck. Friday night was uneventful, I just came home and slept. Saturday, I was ill. So I stayed in. Next thing I know, its sunday and I haven't really enjoyed myself yet. Haiz. And next week is going to be hell. Xianz.

I have nothing left to say. The only things I can think about are army related stuff, and I can't be bothered to bore ya guys with this. So I'll just go moan, cause I still feel a little ill.

its gone.. my holiday is coming to an end.
That sucks.
Sucks. Sucks. Sucks.

Yay!
I got a new computer!!! Actually, its another hand me down from my brother, but thats good enough for me!
He decided he didn't need a desktop anymore and is just gonna use his 2 laptops. Whatever~ I can finally play Vice City the way it was meant to be!
My old com couldn't quite handle it and everything was just damn choppy, but now.... its all good baby!

I also got to watch Hero today. It was as expected. Its not the best movie ever, but its not that bad. Its refreshing. The colour coding thing that everyone knows about is pretty much all there is to this movie. The duels are great but I don't really see anything about it that makes it anymore impressive then any other duel scene. Maybe the lake battle is a little different from the others, but thats just about it eh? The story is OK la... a tiny spoiler, its actually 3 different stories.. sort of... quite unexpected. I expected 2, not 3.

I've read some reviews that say that the characters are hollow. I would disagree about that, since there are 3 different versions to the story and each time, the characters have different personalities.

Another surprise is that the movie is a lot shorter then I expected. I expected at least 2 hours, ya know, epic story length. But its just over 90 mins I think. Not exactly enough time to create an epic if you ask me.

I just thought of something.. I don't know if its ever been said before or what, but this came out of my own head.

You know how most companies want to hire people with experience? Why don't they want people with no experience? Because they won't know the business, they don't know whats in store for them. Basically if you hire someone who has no experience, you are hiring a blur sotong. Someone that doesn't know their way around and probably needs guidance for a very very long time. Now that can be a hassle and might hinder productivity.

Now when I thought of this, I was thinking about the food and beverage industry. I was looking at this restaurant review and it was mentioned that their service was incredible. I was thinking, you probably need years of experience before you can be a server there. Then I thought, what about those with no experience. Who's gonna hire them. Those, well.. "less classy" restaurants perhaps.

Now, if you had to learn to be.. lets say.. a pro skater. Who would you want to teach you. Tony Hawk? Or your 14 year old neighbour. I'm nopt saying that your 14 year old neighbour isn't good, but if you want to learn, why not learn form the best?

And lets turn it around. If you had to teach someone something. Do you want to teach someone who has already been taught, therefore you have make that person "unlearn" whatever thats been already taught so that things will go YOUR way. Or a clean sheet? A nice blank canvas for you to mould and create.

Of course experience will help the learning process move on faster and less frustrating, but I honestly don't think the final result is what you really want.

Ya know what I'm saying?

Hmm
2 ladies have spoken up and apparently.. I've made an error. Apparently, a guitarist is NOT a babe magnet. That settles it then.. no point learning how to play one!

On another level... is there something wrong with me? I think there is. Something seriously wrong. I just watched Smallville, and I deny not that I watch it mainly for Kristin Kruek. In fact, maybe even ONLY for her. And today's episode. Fwah seh... I tell you. Can fall in love with her man!! Or at least her character, Lana Lang. For those who saw the episode, think back on the scene in the loft. In the sunset and her sparkling grey eyes. Fwah.... I melted man. Right there and then. I melted. I think my disruption is worth it. I got to catch this episode of Smallville. I'm happy. Even if I had to go back to Tekong like.. tomorrow, I'll be satisfied.

See my problem? Thats why I think theres something wrong with me. I had a friend that went gaga over Jeon Ji-Hyun after watching My Sassy Girl.
Cham. I see the same thing with me now. At least.. at this moment in time la.... I doubt it'll last.. Then again.. I do have this issue of Arena that has Kristin on the cover......

Maybe I should ask dad to start taping Smallville.. then I won't run off and buy DVDs or VCDs.........

I slept through most of today and that made me a little sad. I spent the whole day on my couch, sleeping. Wah kaoz. What kind of holiday is that man? Ah well, at least I got the kind of rest that I haven't had in 5 weeks. And there really isn't anywhere to go to, or anyone to go with in fact. I tried to do my "admin" shit today. I wanted to get an ATM card from POSB but the place was packed, surprise surprise, so I decided to put it off till tmr, when I feel more patient. Maybe I ought to go register for those SATs soon. Maybe tomorrow... hmmm.. gotta make some calls then.

Oh yea.. I was walking the dog and I had this sudden.. inspiration like thing. I figured, maybe I should blog my dreams and goals. To sortof put them in black and white. For me, dreams are like.. shite I hope can happen. Stuff that I would love to accomplish if I can, but may or may not be realistic. Goals however are the shite that I'll have to work for and actually accomplish them. That being said and done, lets get down to it.

Dreams
I would love to own my own chill out cafe. Friends would know of this place I used to go to, B-hive. It was this simple little place very close to NUS. I used to go there with my pals and just hang out there. Play board games or whatever rubbish they had and just... basically.. chill. Sadly, not long after we discovered that place, it closed down. But it was a great place while it lasted. I want to have a place like that. Where everyone knows each other. Something like Cheers. Not the minimart but that really old sitcom about a pub. I want a place where I can sit behind the counter, friends would come over, we'd pop something good into the stereo and just chill over drinks. They'd pay me, of course, it is still a business and rent needs to be paid. Wouldn't you like that?

Like most people, I also dream about cars. But I'm not THAT greedy. I'd be pretty satisfied with a mini. I don't really know what the appeal of the mini is to me. It just looks like a very simple vehicle. Large enough for just 2. 4 would be a little squeeze but I never really thought about that. This dream (and paragraph) of mine is a little segmented. I haven't really given it much thought, so I don't really have a lot to elaborate on

I dream of playing an instrument sometimes. Maybe a guitar, cause its such a babe magnet. It really is. But nah, I'm not musically inclined. That and I'm lazy. Ok Ok.. maybe its MORE of being LAzzzzzzY rather then the muscially inclined shit. Learning an instrument takes up too much time!! I'll have to practice a lot man. Cause I'm such a slow learner to start with.

I also dream of being a babe magnet. But I think every guy dreams about that. Unless he's gay. Then I have nothing to say about that.

Goals
I want to get a degree. Thats for sure. I hope I can go to NUS. I just checked the SAT test dates. The next nearest one is in may. Shite. Thats not too good. That means I won't get SAT results in time for this years Uni application. Which means I have to wait a year. Shite. Ah well. I have 2 years to wait anyway. SHiTe. Anyway, thats a goal. To get a degree. I've been thinking, maybe I should look elsewhere, instead of NUS. Hmm now that I'm free, perhaps I should check it out eh?

I want to get fit. I'm not looking for body builder kind of fit but just.. fit. You know? I don't need buldging muscles but at least look lean. At least I know the army will help me on this part.

I don't know if this should be considered a goal or a dream... I want to get a job that I love. One that I would actually enjoy. Thing is, right now, I'm not even sure about what I would enjoy. I'm thinking about stuff along the lines of either websites or film and video. But since I'm not an FMS student, with practically no backing or connections, film seems to be at the end of the rainbow. Websites are fun, but I'm not exactly a damn good webmaster am I? But these are skills that can be developed. Thats why I'm putting it under goals. I just hope I can find an oppurtunity and environment to grow.

Another goal is to get into OCS. Officers Cadet School. But these are the words of a PTP disruptee. I haven't even touched a rifle or gone through and bashing. So I'm still quite enthusiastic about the army. Naive is a better word i think. So for now, I'll just state that I want to get into OCS. We'll see if I change my mind ;)

Nothing special to blog about today. Its just another day in a life of a disruptee. Almost all of my friends are working, in camp or in school. So theres not a lot of people I can hang out with today, except the other disruptees. Which is what I did. I went all the way from Clementi to Yio Chu Kang just to use the Yio Chu Kang gym. Because its bigger and better then the Clementi one. And it is. It has machines that I have never knew existed. Funny thing is, I don't feel as though I have achieved anything. My muscles don't ache, I didn't break out much of a sweat, not even after a short run. (short being 4 rounds on the stadium track) And I had chicken cutlet right after the workout. A whole day's worth of training probably went down the toilet after that chicken cutlet. It was all breaded skin. the meat was barely visible. Ah well. I'm sleepy now. Ciaoz.

Sigh.. ok.. Looks like I gotta retype the post..
Ok... The first half of this post will NOT be about the Army, so if you don't want to listen to army crap, skip the second half. Good?

I got to drive on my own today!! Yay!! I drove to Plaza Singapura today! Hurrah... Right... I also caught 2009. In the previous blog, I actually gave a review of it, but I can't be bothered now. All I can say is that its a bab movie. Long story short, its bad. I didn't like it. It disappointed me. I thought it'd be a cool action flick or something. But it isn't. The action is there, but it ain't cool. Basically, catch it only if you have too much money to spare and don't want to share it with me. Got it? Save your money for Hero. Now THATS a movie. Or at least, I hope so...

Now comes the army crap.
My platoon has two new OOCs. That Out of Course. Meaning these buggers can't handle the Army life and managed to get themselves out of the training till whatever shites wrong with them is fixed. We had 2 OOCs before, ones my buddy with a problem with his arm and another was this guy with metal in his ankle. The metal leg guy had his OOC status revoked and has resumed training. One od the two new OOC guys is Mr Ow. The same Mr Ow that has been mentioned in almost all of my posts lately. He finally skived his way to OOC status which was probably his goal from day one. Last I heard he was hospitalised. For what I don't know, but if I were a betting man, my money would be on Woodbridge for mental disorders. Because Mr Ow is one screwed up individual. The other OOC guy actually really DID go to Woodbridge. He was certified a psychotic. But he was also rumoured to have declared that he was gay. So maybe he's a psychotic gay, I dunno...

On a happier note, I've disrupted from PTP. That means that I don't need to go back to Tekong till the 22nd to continue my BMT. I got back my Pink IC, something that was surrendered 5 weeks ago. It felt soooo good to hold it. Wahahaha! But also, it felt a little sad that I had to leave most of my section behind. It really is sad. The whole section got through the 5 weeks because we were together, we all pushed each other on, helped each other. Now the section is short of 3 men, cause 3 of us disrupted. I hope the rest of them can continue with the spirit and strength that was present when we were there. I really do.

I talk as though I'm not going back... wahahha!! what a joke ;p

ARGH!! I typed out a full post just now and its GONE!! GONE!!! FUCKED UP!!

I hate sundays. Yes I do. I have learnt to loath sundays. Sunday used to be so fun. A day where one can still go out and have a good time. No worries till Monday. But those days are gone. I hate sundays.

I had a mini movie marathon again today. 2 movies. Gangs of New York and The Ring. Gangs is gooooood stuff man. Its worth $8.50. Even if you think the movie sucks, its 3 hours long, so that way you can think of quantity instead of quality then. As for The Ring. I'm sorry. I slept through most of the show so I can't really comment on it. All I know is that the American version added horses in to the equation. I wonder why. Whats the deal with the horses? Were there horses in the Japanese one? And since I didn't really watch the whole thing, and since I already know the storyline surrounding The Ring. I can safely stare at a TV screen. Can't say the same for my companion though. She seems pretty freaked :P

The Ring was supposed to be some kinda section outing thingy, however, firstly, I don't see the need for a section outing so early man. Its only the 4th week man! Theres no rush... but ah well.. since they wanted it, I went along.

I've been stripped of my Platoon IC status... I wonder if I even mentioned I was Platoon IC before... ah well, anyway, the position was passed on to the platoon cockster man. I was super shocked when the sargeant said that. I went like, "huh!? sure or not??!" He wanted to instill a little more confidence in Ow ( The cockster ). Man did that backfire....

Because Ow was screwing up everything, me and the former Platoon IC decided to give him a tutorial session. We went through all the finer points of Platoon IC'ing. He seemed to get everything. Then I told him, "you got any other questions? just ask..."

"What if I want to report sick?"

"you mean now? cannot la.... Have to wait till tmr.."

"But I want to report sick now, I don't want to go SOC" (SOC is standard Obstacles Course, for the non army people. We had that lesson coming up later that day, and Ow hates it. Cause he can't clear the obstacles)

"You mean, you want me to teach you how to keng (skive)???"

*nods head*

*I stun*

"Errr.. Sorry ah.. I cannot teach you how to keng, I also dunno how to keng"

*disappointed look*

Later that day, during the SOC lesson, the Instructor asked if anyone was feeling unwell, Ow raised his hand and the PTI sent him to the medical officer. He wanted Ow to get a proper status back otherwise he would well, fuck him then.

At the end of the SOC lesson, it was announced that my section mate would be assuming the role of Platoon IC, Ow was stripped of the position. We all could only wonder what caused such a change of events.

Ow came back from the MO with 3 days MC. We asked him what the hell did he tell the MO.
"I told them that I was under a lot of stress being Platoon IC, and I always bang my head on my cupboard. So now I have a headache."

*pengzzzz*

Ow is the grand high master of chao keng. Yes he is.