One Life: How I want to live it

I have decided to write this post because if I don't do it now, I would never will. A series of events have triggered me to write this post. And there are actually many topics i would really love to write about. But I have been pretty busy lately, hustling hard and making my life as meaningful as possible. This post is going to be about the clarity of my life I have gained in these 3 months after...

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My NS Experience

The time has finally come to ORD, and I have long awaited for this moment, which feels surreal. I have always wanted to pen down my reflections of my whole experience and document my learnings over the 2 years. I am actually grateful for my entire pathway in NS - from a xiong BMT coy to gaining entry to the most welfare OCS training wing to a vocation of my choice and finally an appointment...

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My Cutting (and bulking) Progress in NS

It has been pretty long since I have posted on my blog, with the most recent post being more than a year back (damn). I've always been wanting to update my blog but couldn't find the time nor a strong enough reason to - thus been using Instagram to jot down my mini events and thoughts throughout NS. Now that I'm going to ORD in less than 2 months time, and life is already pretty lull, I figure that...

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Embarking into Officer Cadet School

Tomorrow is the day I report into OCS, after 2 weeks of block leave. TBH, I was initially feeling very unready, as I was sick and feeling unwell cos of my stomach ache and diarrhea, and my chest infection is not helping. I am already totally adjusted to civilian life, and now I'm about to adjust again into an OCT for 2 weeks. But after watching some videos on YouTube about the making of an officer, I felt more motivated and purposeful. I will remind myself that I am here in OCS for a reason and...

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3 Most Valuable Lessons in BMT

The first most valuable lesson I have learnt in BMT is leadership - how to lead a group of men, where some may be hard-headed. I was given a chance to be the platoon IC and during my short stint as an IC, I have learnt that to lead is easy, but to lead effectively is a challenging task. I have learnt that as a leader, you have to be an exemplary role model, and that means doing things consistent to your principles and values. It also means taking up more responsibilities and not an opportunity to...

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NS Field Camp Reflection

This is my reflection for my NS assignment and I thought it would be good to copy paste here so I see it in the future (did it on the NS tablet) As most of us have watched Ah Boys to Men or have friends who been through field camp, we expected it to be the toughest part of BMT and prepared to toughen ourselves up for it. There are various ups and downs thoughout this camp. One thing that didn't go well is the weather. It rained almost everyday but thankfully none over the night. I regretted not...

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My ACJC Experience (Part 2)

Education So here comes the important question: How is the education like in ACJC? After all, it is one of the most important aspects when it comes to choosing a JC right? As widely known, its niche is in arts as compared to science. Based on my experience, the chemistry, math, econs and GP department are all good, but that does not equate to good teachers. For me my econs and GP tutors really suck...

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