Past, Present, Future

Hello fellow readers.
Sorry haven't been posting.
Busy man.

6 days have passed since I commissioned.
I have been an officer for 6 days already.
Blank.
That's the feeling I felt when I threw my peak cap high up on the evening of 19 April.
Tears just brew in my eyes right I picked up my peak cap.
Such immense emotions.
Awesome feeling.
Awesome parade.
The next day when I wore my smart 4 and go back to camp with my new rank, every thing felt different.
Firstly the fact that I don't need to march anymore.
In my entire life.
Secondly, I'm surprised the canteen uncles and aunties start calling me sir.
And thirdly, the camp felt different as I was about to leave.
These 9 months of training had really changed me.
Learnt how to communicate with more confidence.
Learnt to respect others.
Learnt to do the right things even when no one is looking.
Learnt to break the rules sometimes.
Learnt how to have fun.
Learnt how my mental can be so strong if I decides to push on for something.
It's really a painful journey before I get my rank.
And the most memorable moment in my whole OCS is probably Ex Forager during JCC.
I think it's the only time I cried.
Not just tears.
I cried out.
Sitting on my A-frame.
Feeling so miserable.
So hungry and so lonely.
7 days in the jungle already without much food left.
No one to talk to.
So much tasks to do.
No mood to do.
It's just very depressing.
And I just broke down and cried.
It was the thought of my family member then I pushed on.
I want to finish this course so I can go home and see my parents.
I've never missed home so much.
Ever.
And that was some life changing moment there.
I started to treat my parents better and all.
But now and then I still can't stand their nagging :/
But I'm starting to understand things from their point of view.
It's really not easy to become someone's parent.

You never stop becoming an officer.
Many senior officers have told us this.
It's a life long thing.
You're an officer even in civilian times.
Cause officership is a value.
The things we learn in OCS is not just for NS.
Faced with problems, deal with it.
Faced with problems you can't deal about, suck it up.
The officer's calling is life long.
It never stops.
The officer's creed will always be etched in my mind.
Like what CO 3rd guards told us (those posted to guards), after 5 years, 10 years or maybe even 40 years down the road, you will never forget the officer's creed.

I am an officer of the Singapore Armed Forces.
My duty is to lead, to excel and to overcome.
I lead my man by example.
I answer for their training, morale and discipline.
I must excel in everything I do.
I serve with pride, honor and integrity.
I will overcome adversity with courage, fortitude and determination.
I dedicate my life to Singapore.

Really thankful to my BMT PC.
Without them I won't be in OCS.
And without being in OCS, I definitely won't learn all these things.

Moving on, two days after we commissioned.
Went to Phuket for holiday with Hwan, George, Kelvin and Shah.
It's really fun and crazy.
Had fun visiting the night life there.
And had fun visiting the beaches there.
And I am traumatized for the shit that happened on our 3rd night.
Argh.
It was really a great experience.
But I really don't want to talk much about it.
HAHAHA.
What happens in Phuket stays in Phuket.
Great times!

And now.
It's back to reality.
Going to my new camp tomorrow.
3rd Guards!
So nervous and excited.
Probably going to have some UIP shit tomorrow to get my formation tab.
Hopefully my sunburn won't kill me hahaha.

Had always wanted to become a Guards Officer since BMT.
Because I'm inspired by 2LT Lester.
He taught me how to respect people.
And taught me how to be humble.
And I will definitely pass these two values on to my men.
It's 1:32 am right now.
Need to wake up at 6.
So I will end this post with.......


ALWAYS READY!
READY TO STRIKE!