We were soldiers......

Was out with my army friends at Marina Square 'HANS' yesterday.We havent met up with each other for more than 2 years, which is probably the reason why we all had so much to catch up and update on each others' lives , that we chatted for more than 3 hrs, till the auntie had to chase us out of the shop.

Its felt really good to see these guys again, and to know that they are doing pretty well in their selected fields. Yes, we may have argued, fought and had wanted to kill each other back then in the army. But thats all in the past (plus the fact that guys are generally more magnimous ;p), the sweet memories were all that we remembered... The funny incidents/accidents that we encountered with each exercises... The crappy officers or staff .... the distinct characteristic of each section mate... an of course our favourite KOH'S anecdotes... haha... Those were the days man....

Then so happen that when i was walking along suntec today, i saw the ndp mobile column stationed at city hall.. so i called hong leong, and met up with him where he was stationed there as the commander of the reserve CEV. Damn... the first thing he asked was why i was alone, and not with some mei meis.... haiz... would i be able to look for him if i was with some gals??? maybe i could, maybe there's some gals who are willing to stand beside me under the hot sun, patiently waiting while i spent half an hour chatting with my old pal....He is now a first sergeant, and an instructor at the Engineer institute... haha.. maybe he will be my instructor when i go back for my reservist.. cant imagine calling him "yes sgt toh, no sgt toh".... think i will probably drag him away for canteen breaks instead.. lol...

I'm sure many of u out there wont understand why i get so excited talking about my army experiences... i know that it had been/IS a nightmare or lousy experience for many of you.... and for the gals, the topic just bores u..... But for me, i did enjoy the 2.4 years, and i'm glad that i had not wasted that 2 years of my life. I was able to experience a life that was totally different. Beside good and understanding superiors who were there to shelter me whenever i was in trouble, i was given the freedom to make my own choices and decisions, which is unlike in school or at home, where everything were well taken care of for me... I was given the chance to participate in many stuffs while in camp, be it in the robotics competition (Which i had no experience in), the inter rubgy tornament (which i was a reserve haha), as well as classified trials..... All these are important in shaping my character, which makes up pretty much of what I am today....(*comments.. haha.. it can be bad or good)

Still it has been 5 years since we have crossed each others' paths.... I wonder how we will be in another 5 year time... But whatever happens, I pray for the best for all. Like that stupid sign outside sungei gedong say.... ONCE ARMOUR ALWAYS ARMOUR... =)

See the resemblence between my tank and metal slug?.........