Born to die. That's basically what Christmas is all about besides the season of giving thingy. The baby in the manger is here to die for everyone of us. That's his ultimate purpose. I can never ever fathom how Jesus might have actually felt and i dont think i ever deserved that kind of grace.
Will I ever be commited or convicted enough to die for someone? Die for my country? Die for a cause? Will that kind of situation ever occur and if it does, will i ever make that sacrifice?
Enough of the pessimism for now. Watched Chronicles of Narnia recently. Loved the book when i was young and the movie remained true to the actual book. I liked it. Had a short conversation with this guy called Ken during dinner about movies, songs with double meanings. To some people, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe is just another fantasy movie but to people who realise it, the movie is a parable of the gospel story. Aslan = Jesus, Witch = Devil, Four kids = Us.
'Diamonds are forever, the rock is still alive whenever i rhyme.' Kanye West-Diamonds are Forever
Double lyrics in the meaning if u can get it. If u dont, it's just another song. I'm not trying to preach here but it's just quite interesting to hear the subtle references and double meanings there are nowadays in songs, movies etc etc
Monday, December 26
Thursday, December 22
Tick Tock
Christmas is round the corner! Yup i'm a free man this christmas... unlike the past two years. In addition to a great holiday/long weekend, it's the birth of Christ. Enough to get people like me thinking and reflecting.
On another note... My father took a picture with David Beckham. Yup u heard me right. But the only problem is that the picture was so badly taken that i could only see the side and back of Beckham. At first i couldnt even recognize who that was until my father told me it was Beckham. Upon further scrutiny then i concluded that it was the midfielder. i.e Flamboyant clothes, blonde hair, shiny bling bling earrings, slightly unshaven even though he is sponsered by Gilette... haha. I think the picture was taken when he was over here in singapore promoting the London Olympics thingy. When i told my father that i couldnt even see beckham's face clearly, he just replied 'what's most important is that my face appeared clearly' hahaha
Have i met and shook hands with any famous people before? hmmm i highly doubt so. I would definitely wanna shake these people's hands and have a photo taken with them if i ever have a chance.
1) Paolo Maldini
2) Johnny Depp
3) Michael Jordan
4) David Ginola
yeah most of them were my childhood idols. The talent and never-say-die attitude of Jordan, the eccentricity and good looks of Depp, the respect and influence Maldini commanded, the charisma and the magic Ginola weaved... All the qualities that i wished i would one day possess when i grew older. Boyhood dreams that never materialised. oh well nobody's perfect i guess.
2 or 3 more days before i'm done with work. this weekend is looking good. Then i can start my holidays officially. I need my break. Thank goodness i'm a student and i have this insane 3 months break! woohoo! sorry working folks.
On another note... My father took a picture with David Beckham. Yup u heard me right. But the only problem is that the picture was so badly taken that i could only see the side and back of Beckham. At first i couldnt even recognize who that was until my father told me it was Beckham. Upon further scrutiny then i concluded that it was the midfielder. i.e Flamboyant clothes, blonde hair, shiny bling bling earrings, slightly unshaven even though he is sponsered by Gilette... haha. I think the picture was taken when he was over here in singapore promoting the London Olympics thingy. When i told my father that i couldnt even see beckham's face clearly, he just replied 'what's most important is that my face appeared clearly' hahaha
Have i met and shook hands with any famous people before? hmmm i highly doubt so. I would definitely wanna shake these people's hands and have a photo taken with them if i ever have a chance.
1) Paolo Maldini
2) Johnny Depp
3) Michael Jordan
4) David Ginola
yeah most of them were my childhood idols. The talent and never-say-die attitude of Jordan, the eccentricity and good looks of Depp, the respect and influence Maldini commanded, the charisma and the magic Ginola weaved... All the qualities that i wished i would one day possess when i grew older. Boyhood dreams that never materialised. oh well nobody's perfect i guess.
2 or 3 more days before i'm done with work. this weekend is looking good. Then i can start my holidays officially. I need my break. Thank goodness i'm a student and i have this insane 3 months break! woohoo! sorry working folks.
Friday, December 16
Tru n fro
Yeah i've become a stay out personel. Get to go to and back from camp everyday!
and 14 more days left! with 3 days of leave! My christmas pressie is my newfound freedom!....... again
'You're the last person that will ever sign on!' That's what my friend told me. I consider that a great compliment... hahahaha
One of the things i realised over the past few weeks is that the sacarsm is back... Being 'kaopeh', 'niao' etc etc like i've never been this past year in Aussie. Guys should know what i mean. Thankfully, some people will never be able to see that part of me.
and 14 more days left! with 3 days of leave! My christmas pressie is my newfound freedom!....... again
'You're the last person that will ever sign on!' That's what my friend told me. I consider that a great compliment... hahahaha
One of the things i realised over the past few weeks is that the sacarsm is back... Being 'kaopeh', 'niao' etc etc like i've never been this past year in Aussie. Guys should know what i mean. Thankfully, some people will never be able to see that part of me.
Sunday, December 11
Down Memory Lane
Pre warning: Army post below. stop now if u do not want to read
I still remember the fateful day on the 24th Jan 03, when i first stepped in to the world of army. The torrid of emotions, with uncertainty being the predominant emotion. I see the same in the recruits that in my battalion now. They got enlisted on the 9th Dec while me on the hand will be leaving on the 30th Dec. woohooo! suckers
But jokes aside, i have to take my hats off to all my friends/buddies in army. These are the dudes that really make a big big difference in all the ups and downs in 42 SAR.
All the events that occured, waiting for the "LULL" period which never came...
Brunei, AOH 04, ATEC, 2/4 NTM etc etc the list goes on and on.
Fellow specs Alvin, Jeremy 'leader', Hian Ping, Xueyong, Xingfei, Mike, KS, Yanhao, Joey, Edmond etc etc... You guys were the only good thing that Lion Company ever had, in my opinion. Lion company just isnt the same anymore.
I'm glad that we are done and over with 42. I seriously wish u guys all the best, if i havent did that yet.
I still remember the fateful day on the 24th Jan 03, when i first stepped in to the world of army. The torrid of emotions, with uncertainty being the predominant emotion. I see the same in the recruits that in my battalion now. They got enlisted on the 9th Dec while me on the hand will be leaving on the 30th Dec. woohooo! suckers
But jokes aside, i have to take my hats off to all my friends/buddies in army. These are the dudes that really make a big big difference in all the ups and downs in 42 SAR.
All the events that occured, waiting for the "LULL" period which never came...
Brunei, AOH 04, ATEC, 2/4 NTM etc etc the list goes on and on.
Fellow specs Alvin, Jeremy 'leader', Hian Ping, Xueyong, Xingfei, Mike, KS, Yanhao, Joey, Edmond etc etc... You guys were the only good thing that Lion Company ever had, in my opinion. Lion company just isnt the same anymore.
I'm glad that we are done and over with 42. I seriously wish u guys all the best, if i havent did that yet.
Sunday, December 4
Death Sentences
The vietnamese/australian dude was hanged here in sg a few days ago, sparking off a heated debate and boycott against sg back in aussie.
All i can say is: Get on with life. To each man his own.
I dont wanna deal with the reprecussions when i get back.
All i can say is: Get on with life. To each man his own.
I dont wanna deal with the reprecussions when i get back.
5 random things
5 random facts about me. hmmmm was told to do this.
1. I'm single
2. I used to like techno/trance music... maybe still abit now.
3. I saved someone from drowning once... but i sometimes i think i should have let that guy drown.
4. I'm probably taller than you.
5. I'm obnoxious, yes i know that. Thank you very much
haha ok now that was random
1. I'm single
2. I used to like techno/trance music... maybe still abit now.
3. I saved someone from drowning once... but i sometimes i think i should have let that guy drown.
4. I'm probably taller than you.
5. I'm obnoxious, yes i know that. Thank you very much
haha ok now that was random
Reminiscence
Growing old is a pain. University is the last stretch in my life when i can truly enjoy up to 3 months worth of holidays/break. Sure studying can be a pain sometimes, but i really appreciate the given chance to study. This short stint in the army really reminds me of that fact. Nothing beats being a student!
Life is fleeting. Soon i'll be working and working just signifies the beginning of the end of life. Bills to pay, mouths to feed. That's life for ya. But that's another chapter of life i've yet to reach yet.
Just more army rants from me for now:
Army is really different without the friends. Army buddies really made a difference in the total NS experience. Friends that went through thick and thin with me. Especially all the bad times there were in 42. Now we can just look back and laugh at it. Doing my short stint in army alone really sucks. Not knowing anyone or having gd friends in camp bores the hell out of me.
I'm starting to be afraid of growing old.
Everyone gets on with their own lives. Everything becomes memories eventually. That's the way it works i guess so cherish the times now.
Merry merry christmas, lonely lonely christmas.... again
Life is fleeting. Soon i'll be working and working just signifies the beginning of the end of life. Bills to pay, mouths to feed. That's life for ya. But that's another chapter of life i've yet to reach yet.
Just more army rants from me for now:
Army is really different without the friends. Army buddies really made a difference in the total NS experience. Friends that went through thick and thin with me. Especially all the bad times there were in 42. Now we can just look back and laugh at it. Doing my short stint in army alone really sucks. Not knowing anyone or having gd friends in camp bores the hell out of me.
I'm starting to be afraid of growing old.
Everyone gets on with their own lives. Everything becomes memories eventually. That's the way it works i guess so cherish the times now.
Merry merry christmas, lonely lonely christmas.... again