(>")Gimme a reaSon to love("<)

All in a day's work.

2008-11-18T22:03:00.002+08:00

Moving on, a new chapter.

ORD'ed on 10/05/2008, also my 2nd Sister Wedding day.

Freelance for two months as a facilitator and took on sport's and tree climbing level one certification, Kayaking Personal Proficiency 2 Star Award.

Two months, and i mean it.

Been to a few job interviews and got myself into Facilities Management.

10/07/2008
First day of on-the-job training at Ministry of Information, Communications & the Arts (MICA) became months, then couple of weeks at Ministry of Health (MOH), and now, under Centre for Corporate Excellence as a Service Improvement Executive back in HQ located @ Novena Square.

My job scope: As the name suggested, Centre for Corporate Excellence.
I'm currently looking into improving the Integrated Management System (IMS), service quality, work processes, procedures, manuals, Code of Practices etc.

Working on a series of guidebooks, namely 50, but more is to come.
Collaboration with my former school, Temasek Polytechnic (TP), on Interactive 3D model to simulate facilities management related issues.

4months, since i started work.
Life have been really kind to me, looking back with no regrets.
There's many things i miss, no doubt.
People come, people go.. But some stayed on.

Sometimes i wonder, how life just carry on and on and on.
Feelings may change, renewal for hope.
Whatever will be, will eventually be.

A trip to Kelong Acheh - M'sia, Mersing

2007-07-01T23:35:00.000+08:00

Destination: Kelong Acheh [29Jun-1stJul07']
Estimated Travel Time (ETT): 3hrs+ depending on road/weather condition
8am - Pickup from Kranji Mrt
8.15 - Woodlands Checkpt
10.30 - M'sia, Mersing
11.00 - Mersing, Kelong Acheh [<15mins boat ride]

Total Cost: Kelong 3D2N RM260, Transport S$38/pax = <$170
Facilities: Basic accommodation of a typical attap roof over your head, thin sheet of mattress, pillow [very soft], blanket [just a piece of cloth...] 2 Fans installed in the room although the wind is blowing 24/hrs [Can accommodate up to 15+ people/room]. There's fencing and water point [tap] installed around the kelong which makes the place much safer n' convenient for user to fish n' wash our hands anytime of the day.

The kelong is designed in such a way by building the attap house on a "2nd" storey which provide shades n' utilise the limited space. The toilet is installed with everything [almost] we need which includes a rack, Mirror, toilet bowl, tap/shower head. The door is closed but still have many open holes. [Read: Toilet made with Wood, with a roof over your head.

Entertainment: Self. [Though there is KTV set, tv, Mahjong etc.. You have to be self-entertaining or motivated to do something apart from fishing and/or appreciating the scenary.

Breakfast, Lunch, Teabreak, Dinner, Supper is served daily at the stipulated time without fail. Special request can be made prior to advanced notice to cook the fishes you caught. FRESH! [P/S: There's BBQ pit but is based on special n' first-come-first serve request]

The sunrise/set is one of the ideal moments to share with your love ones, but the full moon hang over the dark clouds which affected the current over the past few days. Monsoon season.

Rating: 7/10 [Recommended; Would go again; Almost prefect place to chill]

Return Trip
Took almost the same time except for the fact it rain quite heavily for a period of time which slows down the traffic n' extended the travel time. Durians were out of question unless you wanna get drench.

Bottomline: Enjoyable trip with the right company. (^ ^,)

Random Updates (June)

2007-06-22T21:47:00.000+08:00

Random updates for June~
Final Theory Test: Passed
OC, Instructor Dialogue: Done
OO, DY Meeting: Pending
SCDF Swim Meet 2007 [3rdAug07']: Training

To do list:
1) Dental - Remove wisdom tooth!!
2) Upgrade PC
3) Self-study Financial Management
4) Be a better listener

Been having weird dreams of friends having accident, trapped in laboratory with giant spiderwebs etc.. [Apprehensive] thinking through what i have achieve in life so far, n' what's my contingency plan for the future when i have to support my own family, manage my job/business n' social cycle of friends.

I'm an optimist. No matter what happens i'll still firmly believe in myself that as long as i don't give up, nobody ever will give up on me. Being an Instructor led me to open up myself (literally) on being a better listener, counselor and negotiator. There is a story behind every faces n' it's up to us to understand n' analyse the situation in order to lend a helping hand to the others. Will i be able to do it? The answer lies in me to find out. I will. Try my best. My very best.

Changes for the better. Better for the changes.

Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart.

2007-06-13T02:14:00.000+08:00

I chance upon this book "Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart" n' decided to read through the content because it contained "Thirty True Things You Need to Know Now" [As printed on the front cover]. It's the International Bestseller by Gordon Livingston, MD, foreword by Elizabeth Edwards.

Here goes, give it up for the 30 things.
[Randomly added words within the box so as to express my own thoughts.]
1. If the map doesn't agree with the ground, the map is wrong
- [Or perhaps some updating need to be done]

2. We are what we do.
- [We are what we eat]

3.It is difficult to remove by logic an idea not placed there by logic in the first place. - [If an idea is illogical, why wait to remove the idea?]

4. The statute of limitations has expired on most of our childhood traumas. [Nice.]
5. Any relationship is under the control of the person who cares the lest. - [Nice.]

6. Feelings follow behavior
- [Every action triggers an effect, affecting our judgement n' emotions at times]

7. Be Bold, and mighty forces will come to your aid.
- [Not advisable n' applicable to criminal]

8. The perfect is the enemy of the good.
- [Good, that's what make the difference.]

9. Life's two most important question are "Why?" and "Why not?" The trick is knowing which one to ask. - [True.]

10. Our greatest strengths are our greatest weaknesses.
- [That's one thing for sure, what we're made for.]

11. The most secure prisons are those we construct for ourselves.
- [True.]

12. The problems of the elderly are frequently serious but seldom interesting,
- [True!!]

13. Happiness is the ultimate risk.
- [Set me thinking.]

14. True love is the apple of Eden.
[i must read the book to unds this part...]

15. Only bad things happen quickly.
[Good things come n' go almost immediately]

16. Not all who wander are lost.
- [Most.]

17. Unrequited love is painful but not romantic.
- [=]

18. There is nothing more pointless. or common, than doing the same things and expecting different results.

19. We flee from the truth in vain.

20. It's a poor idea to lie to oneself.

21. We are all prone to the myth of the perfect stranger.

22. Love is never lost, not even in death.

23. Nobody likes to be told what to do.

24. The major advantage of illness is that it provides relief from responsibility.

25. We are afraid of the wrong things.
- [We are just finding someone to blame]

26. Parents have a limited ability to share childen's behavior, except for the worse.

27. The only real paradises are those that we have lost.

28. Of all forms of courage, the ability to laugh is the most profound therapeutic.

29. Mental Health requires freedom of choice.

30. Forgivenes is a form of letting go, but they are not the same thing.

Ok.. I gtg zzz. Will take time to update with reflection.

The next Wave - Buzzar!!

2007-06-07T23:28:00.000+08:00

Innoventure Pictures!~

Event: Innoventure Land
Venue: P.ris HomeTeamNS (HTNS)
Time: 1200-2000hrs

"Welcome to the SCDF Innoventure land, we proudly launch our next Wave 'The Buzzar' which derive from Bazzar so like-minded people (Wise men) will eventually come (buzz) together to contribute ideas for the new era of fire-fighting for the next generation. TOP PRIZE FOR TODAY: $1000 n' a trophy!!"

Ok, i arrived @ P.ris park ard 1130hrs with 5 other instructor, 4ERS (Emergency Rescue Specialist), 4 Senior officer, n' one civilian. Had an ice-breaking games down the p.ris beach which required 12 people to use a tied rope to swing from one point into a allocated 'small' area n' count 60. n' We managed to do that within 40s!! Impressive? No. One team did it within 27s n' we were like.. WT!!

In any case, we got 2nd-runner up n' got to choose our lunch (Marcaroni, tempura shrimp, crabmeat, oyster) n' picked a bungolow to check-in. [Some got 'lucky n' had tentage/ground sheet for their team. Had a fulfilling lunch n' fun brain storming for ideas before tea-break came so soon. We had curry puff (Lotsa!!) Cakes ranging from strawberry cake, panda cake, and Chocolate peppermint cake.

Although we didn't win any prizes (sad to say) as we'll didn't bring out much of an idea to implement to the existing Water Mist Gun (WMG), we still had FUN!! A scheduled BBQ turned out to be ready-make buffet-spread with yummy!! Helped myself to every lil' thing n' had my fair share to fill up my tummy. [Food for thought!!

08/06/07 (Friday)
Attend Facilitator Talk @ CDA.

1/2day!! =p

Post dedicated to Krabi.

2007-06-03T02:46:00.000+08:00

Krabi Pictures!~

First of all, i wld like to express my gratitude to everyone who made this trip possible.

- My Family!^^ [For all the permission, support n' well-wishes]
- To Krabian's [Syarif for booking the tickets, Firr for the accommodation, Izuan for being my model for many of the pictures taken, Damian for being critically opinionated]
- n' to Many many others who i met along the way~ Thanks!

Day1.
On 29thMay07'(Tues), Krabian's met up at 1430hrs @ Changi Airport (T2) and had lunch at the Staff Canteen. Holiday mood was already infused in our Lunch as Syarif ordered Thai beef noodles, and we started discussion on things we gg to do for the first day. Went to basement n' took the shuttlebus to Budget Terminal and settled down @ Han's for desserts.

Check-in @ 1600hrs n' went into the DFS.

Syarif went ahead to the free-internet zone n' downloaded sport's bloopers from Youtube n' we started to lose control over our laughter... Ok, not so graceful but you can't expect much from bloopers. The vid was just brainless but nonetheless we had fun laughing out loud. (-__-||)

Board the tiger airplane @ 1805hrs n' arrived @ Thailand - Krabi @ 1845hrs. [Flight Duration: 1hrs40mins; Based on time zone, Thailand is 1hr behind SG]
No jetlag but we were getting all too excited as we're expecting our "Driver" to receive us @ the Foyer, hence we greeted the first person we saw with one of our Krabian's name: Fikkdaus [Corrected: Firrdaus]. The other drivers was cheering/jeering as we're the first to arrive at the foyer. We followed our driver to the van but we noticed that apart from the administrative error of our krabian name, the resort stated on the piece of paper was - Ao Nang Beach Resort.

Ok, we're supposed to go to Golden Beach Resort so we went back to the foyer to double-check n' grabbed the right guy but *still* with the wrong spelling... I can't uds but ohh well, i'm glad they didn't write in thai. (^ ^,)

Golden Beach Resort is situated right beside the beach, we can hear n' almost feel the whooshing of the wave on our body as the sea breeze wheeze through right from the entrance into the reception counter. To our delight, we were served with fruit punch n' managed to picked up some thai - khaawpL khoonM khrap (spoken politely by a male:"Thank You"~) [http://www.thai-language.com/dict/]
Check-in. A307, A308.

Shared the same room [A308) with Firr n' Damian, unpacked n' prepare stuff for Day2, bath n' turn-in for the night. Lovely night.

Day2
Meetup @ 8am n' had breakfast - buffet-style.
Innocently, izuan n' syarif queued for the Omelette n' ordered "Everything" in which ham (Read: Non-halah) was part of the ingredient. Ok, next time you guys had better-know "Everything" comes with a price~ So better d.check what you eat the next time!^^

Brought 5 tickets (To/Fro) to transfer between Ao nang beach n' Railey Beach for 120baht/pax. Board the Long-tail boat n' it took almost 20mins which was seriously painstakingly slow as we saw speedboat cruising effortlessly from point to point...

On this particular oversea trip i tried the "real" Rock-wall climbing at Railey [1000baht/pax for 4hrs]. Don the harness n' headed straight to the rockwall which was abt 10mins walk from the shop. As it was my "first time", i started off slow n' steady before i started picking up pace n' before i know it, i was at the top of a relatively low cliff for beginners.

Thereafter, i mount the next rock-wall which was seriously high!! Halfway through n' i was already perspiring like no body business n' my muscle ache started its act. Eventually I reached the top through sheer determination n' the view was almost orgasmic as i seriously can't believe i make it to the top!! Took pictures with my shivering hands [Read: Worn-out hands] n' rested at the top for several mins. Felt a pull on my rope n' i shouted: "READY!!FALLING!!" - Note! Not for the faint-hearted.

Reach the bottom of the cliff faster than i thought as i was "struggling" to lean back, hands off the wall n' legs straighten n' kick the wall from time to time. Well, Rock-climbing is addictive!! Conquered 5 rockwall in all. Cool~

Had seafood for dinner @ one of the roadside stall n' the food was good n' price was unbelievable CHEAP!! Although the stall ran out of PRAWNS (Read: BIG), they went to another nearby seafood stall just to get the PRAWNS for us... Service Excellent!

D3
Hit the massage palor located right beside our resort n' had Tradition Thai Massage, Foot Scrub, Face massage for 700baht... We were supposed to go for Thai massage only but the "offer" was made when we were most vulnerable... [It's ok to spend a lil' more to indulge n' enjoy life and pamper ourselves from time to time... It's ok.. It's ok. Extravagant!!]

Wohoo!! Shopping!! (Read: Turn me on.) Brought quite alot of nice stuff n'had to exchange addition $50 to satisfy my spending power spree... =p

Believe it or not, Double BIG MAC!!
That's what i had for dinner. =p

D4 - Home Sweet Home
Had breakfast @ 9am.
Made arrangement for transport to Krabi Town @ 1115hrs.
Had kfc for lunch. Note: Metal Fork,knife instead of plastic, Mug instead of paper cup. Think. Environmental.

Walk around the town trying to locate cinema in vain n' ended up @ Hollywood which is one of the stopover kinda' guesthouse concept to accommodate tourist (Bar/restaurant/Room/Transport service) n' cater to our every needs.

Transport @ 1600hrs; Arrival @ Airport 1615hrs.
Settled down @ the cafe n' had Thai Beef Soup Noodles for dinner before heading to board our plane. Touch down SG before 2000hrs n' brought Liquor, wines n' beers. Special thanks to Izuan Bro for sending me home.

I'm glad to be back in SG for i missed my Love ones.

Best Regards,
TJJ, Benson.

Updates!! (^ ^,)

2007-06-02T12:21:00.000+08:00

Thailand - Krabi.
Greetings to all, i just returned from Thailand - Krabi yesterday @ ard 10pm++. Special thanks to Izuan, Syarif, Firrdaus and Damian who was part of this fun-filled pack oversea trip. Will upload the links once i organise the pictures.

JJ 21st B'day Pixs. [Please follow the link] (^ ^,)

My cam (^ ^,)~

Cousin Cam (^ ^,)~

Highlights for May07' - Spendid.

2007-05-25T17:22:00.000+08:00

29thMay-1stJune07' - Thailand - KRABI!! *Sun-tanning*
28thMay07' - Preparation for Krabi Trip
26thMay07' - J.tan 21st B'day Celebration @ Boat/Clarke Quay

25thMay07' - Encik Awarded 1/2Day!!^^
25/05/07 Dated Friday. Reported to BRTC @ 0730hrs n' attended the roll call as per normal although i'm the CDI (Company Duty Instructor). We started 'to clean up our NCO's Bunk at abt 0800hrs and complete by 12pm. Imagine our bunk snowing [literally with dust]~ :)

Hit the gym, left camp by 1pm.

Meeting Jordon to take the Cd with my b'day pictures.
Thinking of what present to buy for... (^ ^,)

24thMay07' - 103rd Intake Battallion POP
The undertaking of 103rd intake BRT Plt 1 - Fit Squad was really wonderful. Each individual have sth in themselves to contribute because we shared SKA - Skills, Knowledge & Attitude. Most had A's Level or diploma to start with, which partly explain the intellectual wisdom they display, & the think twice thrice before you do subdue any disciplinary problem we initially thought we had to come face to face every other intake.

23rdMay07' - 103rd Intake A'Coy OC' Night
The 103rd OC'night started with nothing, but I came up with something. Initially there was no arrange made, no titbits, no emcees, no nothing. The buffet the turn off and not at the very least appetising [My apologies, but i have to be honest] which partly explain why i went to the cookhouse to d.check with the Chef n' compare the cookhouse dinner. [Luckily the chef n' one of the enthusiastic aunty offered me a plate of hot, nicely stir-fried seafood noodles which immediately spur up my appetite and adjusted my dismay mood for the rest of the night.

I selectively hand-picked two Recruits to become the emcee, and told them:"Impromptu". Thereafter, i selected two "Guard Of Honour", and Mr Goh Yong Hui [My friend, Best CD Skills, Company/Battalion Best] to welcome the A'Coy OC, Captain Subari. Vroom!! n' he was directed to his seat just like a V.I.P~

Was pretty touched when the whole lot of them had a special request to sing a Happy B'day song to me alongside with another Recruit who had the same b'date as me. Ok, i'm officially 21. Thanks!^^

The items that the recruits "prepared" for us went through smoothly, n' we had the "Buffet" but i guess by 9pm everyone was pretty tired and famish to particularly take notice of the food serve to them. Bottomline, Eat!!

Clear up the Multi-Purpose Hall (MPH) @ around 9.45pm+ and return the key but i had to change up to Smart4 and attend the Staff-parade @ 10pm... Was rather sad because it wasn't even my official duty but.. Nvm. Izuan n' Shairul inform me to go to Bunk6 and they actually brought a very nice chocolate cake with rum from Prima Deli. Nice. Sweet. Solid. The choco melted almost immediately in my mouth, n' of course as my heart is filled with warmth from all the fun-loving people i've met in my life.

Ok, My OC was the Duty Officer (DO) and he told us to make arrange for the recruits to get into bed by 10pm (Note! It was alrd 10.10pm) n' he'll check by 10.15pm. If he caught anyone not sleeping and doing monkey business, he'll sign us EXTRA!! OMG. So caught up man. I went from bunk1 - 6, then from bunk 6 - 1; It was near 11pm and i perspire like no body business... Bath, prepare for Passing Out Parade Road March Items n' hit dreamland at 12am.

Challenging Day. But i like it. Fully Utilised

19thMay07' - JJ 21st B'day Celebration @ Aranda Club
My 21st B'day Party.
Had a smashing 21st B'day Party @ Aranda Club [Suite 2316] on 19thMay07'. Most of my relatives n' lots of my friends turnup as expected. I sort of lost count how many ppl I invited n' of those who came along with more friends [estimated 30+ relative n' 70 over friends.]

I can recall vividly I was walking up n' down welcoming the guests, but luckily they came at different interval. Most of them had a chance to take a picture with me using the polariod [Proudly sponsored by Jordon] n' paste the instant photo onto the guest book n' write down their well-wishes n' blessing. At a point of time Jordon came up to me n' said the Polariod overwork, n' the pictures couldn't develop. I was quite disappointed but we went ahead to utilise his Canon SLR cam. Took 400+ pictures. Can't wait to get the CD from him!!^^

Perhaps the decoration was abit misleading as some of my friends actually came up to me n' ask:'You having Pre-Wedding celebration?" [I'll take it as a compliment=] But rest assured it's my b'day!><>Special Thanks to:
- My supportive family n' relatives.
- Mr Lim Sheng Feng for helping me to book the chalet [3D2N for $420]
- Mr Jordon for being my photographer for my party.
- Clive for being my guest DJ for the night n' had some exposure to spinning house music for 100 over ppl. P/s: I really enjoyed the beats!
- Last but not least, to all who attended my b'day... BIG THANK YOU!! Appreciated.

My estimated total expenditure:
Chalet 3D2N - $420
Buffet - $720
Decorations - $50
F&D - $200
Friends Support - Priceless.

P/s: I wld like to extend my apologies for those whom I tried contacting but to no valid n' couldn't inform them in time. Hope to meetup sOon~^^

p/s: i'll upload the pictures asap. (^ ^,)

Night's out with Nick, Roy, Marriane n' Nutz!

2007-05-10T00:56:00.000+08:00

Met up with Roy for dinner at tampines CPF building KFC n' ordered the Meltz with Cheeze fries n' medium mountain dew. Can't imagine Roy putting any more weight n' hitting the 3digit which i believe i'll try my best to help him at least by advising n' if possible to the extend of watching his diet. Afterall, i told him that i handled the PES BP (Overweight/Obese) Squad few months ago n' managed to bring a Rec weight from 137kg to abt 110kg in 13wks.

Well, i believe it's all in the mind.

*Think - Have a "full-fill" breakfast to kick start the day, moderate lunch just to keep the journey going, and light dinner so as to prepare for a rest. Avoid supper because that's when the food will be converted and absorbed as fat deposit due to the type of activities we normally do at night. Eat. Sleep.

I'm rather health-conscious in terms of the meals i take, in particularly, breakfast, lunch, dinner which comprise of Vegetables & Fruits to meet the two serving as part of the daily recommended requirement for a healthy lifestyle. There are much more regime to be adopted such as exercising 3-4times/wk, no smoking/drink.

In any case, metup with Marriane, Nadiah n' nick.
Had a good catching-up session n' notice so many things have changed except us.
We're still as jovial as before. (^ ^,)

Life's good, life's great.
TJJ, Benson

Life's Unpredictable.

2007-05-02T00:15:00.000+08:00

1st May07' - Labour Day. Almost met with an accident. Close shave. But the car tyres still went over my toes.

Well, it all happened when i was crossing the road near Marina Square...
[Me]: Look left, right as usual. All clear, cross the road but the next thing i saw a red taxi heading my way n' i immediately stop n' step back!! But somehow the car tyre found its way n' stopped right over the top of my toes! I can feel the weight of the car instantaneously crushing down my bones. [Ok, maybe abit exaggerating but that's how i felt when i almost died]. The headlight sort of kiss my shin n' the impact caused a slight abrasion.

As my 'toes' was stuck under the tyre, i signal the taxi-driver to reverse... She was quite shock though when she knew my foot was stuck underneath n' reverse immeditately when she realise i couldn't 'move' away from the car. Seriously, what my friends witness was that i got hitted by the car straight up my legs n'... I'll leave the rest to your imagination, and the worst case senario.

Next thing i knew when i felt my foot 'floating' after the car reverse n' release me of the anxiety of being stuck in the middle of the road with on-coming cars, is that i have to endure the pain n' move to the roadside just in case any other things happen. She shuffled down the windows n' asked whether i'm Ok which i obviously wasn't totally in the right frame of mind to answer her Yes. But i did. N' she drove off after taking a few more look at me to make sure i'm really 'Ok', perhaps to the extend that i do not need an ambulance.

Aftermath: Swollen toes, slight abrasion over right shin, n' left toes. Experiencing stinging pain in left toes.
Actions to be taken: Taking One day Off (2ndMay07') to consult the Doctors at CGH for a X-ray.
Reflection: What a day to begin May, but anything may happen to anyone. It pays to be more Careful!!

Till then, wish me luck for
1) My Instructor Proposal [Vetting]
2) My 103rd Intake Fit Squad [3wks to POP]
3) My 21st B'day Party Plans [18-20thMay07']
4) My Krabi Trip with fellow instructors [29thMay07 '- Pending]
5) My award recognition recommended by Chief Instructor [Pending]

Life is indefinitely good, that's why i don't want to leave anything behind to regret.
I'll give my best shot in everything that i want to do, n' do it.

Best Regards,
TJJ, Benson

p/s: Just in case i don't get to live for another day, i just want to tell the world:
"Ohh please, i'm just praying for PEACE, n' i'd love to continue to love you to live for another day".

Carma!! n' Andrew 21st.

2007-04-15T01:36:00.000+08:00

Today dated: 14thApril07' (sat)
Took my first driving lesson with Moosa dad who is a driving instructors, n' had a ride to his homey to change to the Manual car. Moosa came out to greet me in his wakeup look after i msged him that i'm right outside his homey. In my point of view, Moosa = Mr Family Guy.Very Religious. This for you mate, i actually told your dad about you, n' stuff abt being selected as an instructors to train the recruits. (^ ^,)

Being my first-time handling the vehicle, i slowly got the hang of the controls (You name it~ Being the clutch, accelerator, brake, gear, steering wheel etc. ) Although my car stall at many different interval due to my inexperience of handling various situation, i'm glad i manage to get things back on the track. *Got honk at couple of times, but Mr Ahber (My driving instructor) reprimanded those who did not have as much patience as he had. *Phew, hope i'll get less honk as a bonus for my second lesson scheduled on next sat, 21stApril07'.

Next stop.21st!!
Went over to Aloha Loyang for Andrew n' Anil 21stB'day Celebration. Had a great time spent catching up with the Old School clique (CSS), reminiscene apart from the fact that we've all step into yet another phrase of our life journey. They really make my day as i can still see in their eyes the colourful n' bright future each of us have. Best of luck! *Let the pixs take over~(^ ^,)

Quote of the day
When people are bad don't be mad, you can try to get even which is better than making everybody sad.
But at the end of the day, the sweetest revenge is still forgiveness in which no one else can ever forget.

Host BBQ

You got Sold Out?

Mr anilAndrew n' Belinda
Shuyi!! n' Ah Guo

Elaine n' WentaoHappy 21st!!
Happy Family
Andrew Friends
Classic.

A great week with great company!^^

2007-04-06T13:42:00.000+08:00

Had a quality time spent with Alpha-ians this week ranging from in-camp activities such as the my PES BP OC Night, Passing-Out Ceremony (POC), skit-rehearsal (Pride & Care); & Out-of Camp activities such as visit to Newater plant @ Bedok, Alpha-ians' JP Pizzahut treat from OC!

I seriously can't believe my tears flow during the last night spent with my PES BP (Fat-Fit Squad). The performance they put up for us at the OC'night was exclusively for the instructors n' staff who trained/help them in a way or another to a healthier and better person from the originally "Overweight" & lack of confidence bunch of Rec.

Altogether 16ppl passed their IPPT in which 1G, 4Silver & 11 Passed.
16 upgraded their PES (Physical Employment Status) from BP to B which means they are fit for most operational vocation. Out of the 37 Rec, 3 are selected to undergo Emergency Rescue Specialist (ERS) training, abt 7 selected to undergo Firefighter Training.

I would like to wish them best of luck, n' thank a million for the t-shirt^^
"We came, we saw, we Conquer!!"

Let the pics do the rest... ^^

strawberries Cheezecake!PES BP (Best Platoon) - Vipers!
Ronnie & Me^^
Checkout $70 worth of titbits!
Alpha OC - Cpt Subari~ *Vroom vroom!!*
Newater Entrance signage~

Newater Exit signage~
Newater Wavy Building Design
Submersible Ultrafiltration Membrane Module
Newater Exit Holding area

31stMar07' - Strongman Challenge 2007

2007-04-01T18:48:00.001+08:00

Had so much fun helping out at the Strongman challenge as the timer!!
i'm gg to let the pictures do the rest of the talking. (^ ^,)

Woodcraft

2007-03-10T19:13:00.000+08:00

Recently, i accidentally came across a makeshift shop in Jurong Point (JP) which sells woodcraft imported from China. The design of the woodcraft comes in all shape and size and the price ranges from 3for$5 (Small), 1 for anywhere between $4.90->$20(Medium to large).

Initially I brought a small house that comes with the windmill (as shown below), then my interest got ahead of me and i brought few other construction related woodcraft and begin to build up my collection of "Woodcraft!" - Enjoy the pictures.

1. Windmill House with staircase (DOC: 10thFebruary07')

2. Sydney Tower (DOC: 2ndMarch07')

3. London Bridge (DOC: 9thMarch07')

4. BRANDENBURGER TOR (DOC: 10thMarch07')

Learning to relearn, value the values.

2007-02-22T02:40:00.000+08:00

I jotted down my thoughts before blogging it, been some time since i updated my blog n' i know it. But time hasn't really been on my side or perhaps partly due to the fact that i'm always on the run n' reminding myself to slow down doesn't work on me, totally.

Reading books can calm me down in a way or another, but my thoughts will just run wild. N' there goes my metabolism thinking it can still work wonders even if i lay around particularly because i've been overly-hyperactive. But i'm still trying to figure out the relation between working out n' dieting - no instant result. If everything else fail, the final last straw between the fine line can go so wrong...

N' indeed when nothing's being done so nothing can ever go wrong,
Everything else will go terribly wrong. (Murphy's Law)

In any case,
First things first, CNY was really good particularly because of the Ang Bao (Red Packets). Although i couldn't resist the temptation of FOOD!! because of the CNY festive mood, but somehow i manage to keep my weight n' waistline in check. I've really slim down over the years n' i guess it's due to internal n' external stress against obesity which i believe partly was due to puberty, immediate family extending to relatives n' friends, and disciplinary actions taken for a better self-being image by becoming health-c0nscious.

(5's Ws)
What's your point of views and how does it matter to as oppose to who it may be of concern directly or indirectly n' why. When? - constitute to action to be undertaken which will be the cause n' effect primarily affecting oneself as we seek for the goodness of greatness through the actions which speaks louder than words in today world of era full of new challenges to undertake whilst accessing calculated risk as those mistake made was never meant to be follow.

What's of utmost important to you will definitely affect your life as we live through each day as though our last for a much more fulfilling life to offer to others. Happy People attracts _ _ _ _ _ People. If you think you're missing out something in life, you have to buck up n' fill up the _ _ _ _ _. There's nothing more assertive to perspective if you assure yourself through confirmation of thinking in the right frame of mind, and doing right things right.

Till then, Good Luck!

Best Regards,
TJJ, Benson

Spring_Cleaning

2007-02-12T21:05:00.000+08:00

Took a day off from camp n' manage to extend my time to cont'd my spring cleaning to prepare for the Chinese New Year. Brought a new bed (single) n' a new cupboard (for my books) which was delivered today, which explained why i had to stay home...

It's been quite a paranoid week for me because of the various things that have been happening around me, n' i can't do anything about it. Perhaps i'm too used to let things flow n' happen naturally, but i guess for now i'll just take a step back to analyse the situation before making the "right" move.

I'm totally going to enjoy my CNY with my Family, Relatives n' my friends. Hopefully my CPU doesn't give me anymore problems for i've spent much time n' money trying to fix it.. But at least i've made a new friend at the Company. Casey.

Politeness really goes a long way.
Recently, I've really been patient with everything.
Tolerance level is at highest Peak.
But i guess because being selfless really make my day.

Different traits. Sparkles different Storyline.
An action from a cause leads to an effect which affect everyone connected to the vicious cycle. I promised myself to be humble, honest, generous, considerate, thoughtful etc. n' i did it! (^ ^,) It's really an achievement to keep my perspective at optimal optimism.

That's 2007 for me.
Advance Happy Chinese New Year
N' i look forward to the near future as i realise my dreams.

Best Regards,
TJJ, Benson

Quote of the day
The world is full of infinities, for the realm of possibilities far exceed the impossible limited by the mind.

Feb07'

2007-02-05T20:51:00.002+08:00

It's been one month since 2007 started n' everything have been smooth -sailing for me so far. Though at times i just love the stress n' pressure that i suppress on myself to keep myself actively involve, but i guess i'm human afterall n' needed some time off to recollect my thoughts.

"To have the courage to change the things we believe in, the perservance to see through stormy weather, n' the wisdom to know the differences between the right n' the wronged"

- Fluster thinking, cluster thoughts.
That is alot of things going on in my life, which sometimes i feel i should slow down n' learn to appreciate things in a different perspective. Life's short, no doubt. So many things, so lil' time. But it's how we manage them bring us into a different level of consciousness. This year i'm turning 21, n' i'll definitely take time to show more care n' concern to those around me. Especially my Family, Relatives, Friends n' the lists goes on.

- Speak, Hear, See no evil.
I'll be truthful to myself so as to know myself better. (Better Said)
I'll not speak evil of anyone, not to mention think n' do. (Lest be Heard)
I'll be helpful to the extend of being useful, not used. (Shall be Seen)

Seeking to understand, before we are understood.

2007-01-02T09:19:00.000+08:00

It's not about...
It's not about staying when everyone else has left...
It's not about holding it back when nobody cares...
It's not about staring into the blank when there's too much time left...

You might ask yourself at times:" What have i achieved in life?"
But have you ever try taking time out of this rat race in life?

HALT!!
Try putting everything to a stop but your mind is still spinning with question of the 5 W's... Why... What... Who... Where... When... Can you ever define your own W'isdom? Whether it's about knowing everyone and/or everything, or it's about knowing nothing at all to beginning with, n' be happy.

He who laughs, lasts.
Who will have the last laugh? *Grins*
It's rude to laugh at people - Subjective.
Laugh at rude people - Perspective.
Laugh at yourself - Contradictive.

There's always two side to everything.
As the early bird catches the worms,
the early worms get caught by the birds.

We shall see what's installed for 2007~
As long as you believe... that love is all around.

The source of love is overwhelming, it makes the world go round.
So spread the love around, n' share it with somebody (,^^(^ ^,)
For shared happiness, double blissfulness!

Thanks Giving [2006], n' for the coming years.

2006-12-31T13:25:00.000+08:00

This post is dedicated to everyone whom played a part in making days of my life special in every other way it happened exactly. Memories so special will be kept n' harness into something more that words i can ever explain or express.

I believe 2007 will be just as good, n' even better for the coming years, as we move on to different phases in our life. From graduating, to pay rise/bonus/promotion, new skills acquired and also new friends found~(^ ^,) Nonetheless, apart from all that could ever happen, i would like to renew ea. n' every of our friendship into a brand new year. For ea. n' everyone of you being special in certain way, makes a different in my everyday.

If i could have just one more day, i'll definitely take more time into knowing everyone of you all over again. But we'll move on to 2007 as the end of the year sparkles a whole new beginning, a whole new meaning. Thank You everyone.

Best Regards n' Wishes for 2007,
TJJ, Benson

2006-12-26T00:52:00.000+08:00

Christmas History & Traditions

Why Do We Celebrate?
Part of the magic of Christmas is the melding of a multitude of traditions, ancient to modern, to honor the birth of Christ on December 25th.

In the U.S., modern Christmas is a season for giving, sharing, and caring. Many traditions, like Christmas trees and candy canes, are of European origin, but an American imagination brought forth our Santa Claus in all his plump, red-suited glory.

Dating back to 336 A.D., Christmas was first celebrated in ancient Rome, around 300 years after Christ's birth. It was a popular Christian holiday until the Protestant Reformation in the 1500s. Because pagan customs had been enfolded into the religious observance, many Protestants chose not to celebrate it at all, including the American Puritans. In the rest of colonial America, Christmas was a raucous public holiday. Hunting, dancing, and feasting were the custom in the country, while city streets filled with enthusiastic celebrants.

By the 1800s, the holiday-focused merrymaking became such a public spectacle that concerned citizens, including Clement C. Moore, author of the famous poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas" (popularly known as "Twas the Night Before Christmas"), wanted to promote Christmas as a family holiday. His poem, written in 1822, and the pictures illustrator Thomas Nast drew from 1863 to 1886, depict the Santa we have come to know and love today, a cherubic and jolly fellow.

While merchants count the shopping days until Christmas, it is also a time to share with those less fortunate. Collecting and donating warm clothing, toys, and food is as American as bell-ringing "Sidewalk Santas." No matter how you choose to observe it, celebrating Christmas has become a beloved American tradition. It is the season to rejoice with friends, family, and community and dream of "peace on earth" and goodwill for all.

Favorite Traditions
Don't be a Grinch: Read this list (and check it twice!) of the most popular Christmas traditions and their origins.

1. Christmas Greenery Ancient Egyptians used palm branches, while northern cultures preferred evergreens, to brighten the home during the winter. Continuing a custom that dates back to the 16th century, German immigrants were the first Americans to purchase and decorate Christmas trees, typically in the pine family.

2. Old Saint Nick Today's "jolly old elf," Santa Claus, is based on a real saint who lived in Turkey in the 4th century. Saint Nicholas was renowned for his generosity and love of children. According to historical sources, he would drop coins down the chimney to preserve his anonymity and the dignity of his recipients.

3. Gift Giving Once frowned upon as a pagan custom dating back to the Romans, gift giving is an integral part of our Christmas tradition. Santa's alias, "Kriss Kringle," means Christ child in German, and referred to a medieval legend that the infant Jesus distributed presents.

4. Mistletoe Kissing Remember the following Norse fable the next time you sneak a smooch under the mistletoe: Frigga, goddess of love and beauty, wanted to make the world safe for her son, Balder. Everything on earth promised to do him no harm except the one plant Frigga overlooked, mistletoe. Loki, an evil spirit, made an arrow from the mistletoe's wood and killed Balder. Frigga's tears became the plant's white berries and revived her son. In her gratitude, Frigga promised to kiss anyone who passed under the mistletoe, just as we do today.

5. Candy Canes The striped confections we now love to crunch were once straight white sticks of sugar candy. In the 1600s, in Cologne, Germany, traditional folktales reveal that the candies were bent at the end to remind children of a shepherd's crook and to keep them quiet in church.

Cheerios!! Countdown to NY!!

Christmas 2006.

2006-12-25T03:55:00.000+08:00

Had a spendid Christmas this time round.

Seriously, it's with the accompany of your love ones that matters.
All else fall short of being perfect if you're being alone,
Or a matter of fact not with the one that connects you to the others friends, truly.

Prior to that, went to a concert that really "Rock my world".
Solid works of several teenagers, whom went through transfomation due to life unpredictability...

Gtg, update again soon! zzz...

Merry X'mas n' HaPpy New Year to all~

Mind over metal... Matters.

2006-12-16T12:47:00.000+08:00

This week has been long, pain-staking days of my life as i wonder what worst could come. Well, it's the enlistment week for my 2nd intake of recruits - 102nd Intake. As usual, talk to the new enlistees n' hopefully they'll be better than the previous intake, as i work along side by side with my newly selected colleagues.

Alas Friday came!! =P
Though i was the Company Duty Instructor (CDI) for today, but i was particularly happy for the weekends are near!! I was highly energetic even though i have to go from place to place to accomplish different task given to me.

Soon enough, evening came by as everyone was rushing to send the recruits out of the camp n' down came the unexpected rain which hits upon my poor footdrill "kilat" uniform.
What worst could come? i asked myself.

As most of the colleagues went to change up so as to head home, i checked the bunk area, washroom, dry riser etc. n' our Encik (Company Seargent Major, CSM) suddenly called everyone to the office... Though i can understand how he felt about how things is going, or going to happen if nothing is done to get us back on our toes, before things really go wrong.

- When you do nothing so nothing can go wrong, everything else go wrong.
Reading up on "Science of Murphy's Law"... Interesting questions n' facts why sometimes things just go wrong when you least expected, or expected but still go wrong. One thing leads to another with different links that our brain connects.

I wonder at times whether things are going right, but just as i was wondering someone will definitely take our thoughts away n' tell you (influencing) this and/or that. Whether one's is losing focus or being too comfortable with being passive and taking instruction rather than being active and taking initiative to ask for directions...

You decide. What's right, what's wrong?

- My colleague gave me a lift on his bike to kallang.
Thanks taufiq!! A lot of things went through my mind as my mom will never, ever let me go on a bike because she thinks it's very, very dangerous. Ok, in fact i've been on a bike 3 times? if i remember correctly... But yesterday was the longest ride i had, particularly because i was really thinking about things which went through me totally.

Perhaps i was on the line between life n' death? (that was how i felt at the point of time...) I'm seldom so pessimistic, but i guess it's good at times to be cruel as life is not always what i feel it is... Now that i'm thinking, it's mind over matter. Though sometimes there's restriction as people will always tell you "don't think too much!!" Just follow your heart.

What's your choice?
I felt that i've chosen mind.

Good luck!! (^ ^,)
TJJ, Benson

2006-12-10T17:13:00.000+08:00

The season of celebration is here!

Jeremy Quah!! Blur as usual.

Bud @ dlb'O

Resident Dj's at dlb'O! Check it out yo!

Not forgetting our world of friends!! (^ ^,)

n' police checkout at dlb'O!!? my first time. o.O

Sth special if you ever look closely n' notice.

Every lil' thing...

2006-12-09T02:53:00.000+08:00

Just how it brightens up your day.

Well, i'm learning to understand myself, in order for thy others to understand me to understand them.

Till now, everything makes me happy.

Don't ask me why.

I'm just me... Carefree.

Though my some/most of my Friends/Recruits lookout to me just to consult on even trivial issues, i would spend time analysing their "problem" in order to lend a ear or helping hand as far as i could. Perhaps i believe when i need them, they'll always be there for me... Too.

QuoteOftheDay.
- Always give your 100% for everything.

For even when times are hard, you know you can rely on yourself.

BBQ at Coy'Line with my Buds.

2006-12-09T02:32:00.000+08:00

Let the picture paint a thousand words in you.
Let it flow... let it flow. Happiness is all around.

My Chess Buddy.

Look closely... Properly. Who's Playing Chinese Chess?

BBQ BEGINS!! :D

T-shirt.

FOOD MAKES ALL THINGS POSSIBLE.

THIS.

N' this....

N' this... My Encik! =P

It's a fun-filled day of BBQ'ing!!

Penning down of my thoughts, the thoughts i pen down.

2006-12-03T22:43:00.000+08:00

Concurrently having my "Camp Break" till 12thDec06' before my 102nd Batch of Recruits get enlisted. Basically, I'm carrying out maintenance for the first 1/2 of the day, then free n' easy for the rest of the day. Well, it's getting boring w/o recruits to "train".

Well, in the process I've much to learn from them as well.
About me, that is.

So far so good.
It's been one week since my camp break started n' I must admit I have been through quite a lot for my first batch of recruits, but everything pays off as we get to enjoy full/half day off on random days.

Went to Home Team NS (HTNS) at Bukit Batok for team building activities as part of the camp break program to build rapport and foster better working relationship with each other (hopefully...) by understanding our strengths and weaknesses (Physically/Psychologically) through “interactive and intellective” activities. It's a fun-filled, enriching day for me... At least.

We also attended a 4hour lesson on
- Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP).
Interesting as it's mind-provocative.
Have you wonder you can see through someone else lies?
Or whether someone is speaking the truth?

Well, if you think you know… Think thrice.

101st Intake - Course Review
Apparently, the feedbacks and recommendation became a complaining session for most. I was not spared. Perhaps we were getting emotional about things going around in camp, as the recruits these days are un-deservingly enjoying much more welfare than we are, even after passing-out. Enough said of the "complaints" which I hope it was review at a different perspective but as constructive feedbacks.

Think about it.
"If you subject to someone else want having needing it,
It'll eventually become a demand, in demand."

To me, "why entertain others wants if there's no need to compromise at your own expenses of exposing yourself to future risk."
Talk about regimentation, show it to me instead.

Life of a Civilian, living in Civilization
I applied for ½day off on Friday (dated: 1stdec06’) to attend my buddy (Sheng Feng) GF, Giselle 21st B'day Party at Coasta sand Resort. It was more 0f helping out instead as I took much effort just to provide support for my buddy because "lack of manpower"… In fact, I felt it was kind of just me n’ him at times...

But I had fun, and I'm glad I was able to help out in any and every ways to enlighten someone else's day. It was as easy as one, two, and three! But I felt different as though I've been part of this show all setup for me in life.

For one more day
Perhaps it's been awhile since I had so much fun with my friends, or due to the fact i'm getting kind of emotional these days due to whatsoever reasons. I must say I've changed somehow or rather, one way or another, though I feel I am who I "used" to be (Good or bad you decide). It's about knowing more of me, or yourself in another sense before others can know you, and vice versa.

The greatest enemy of all times is no others but you, and yourself.
To achieve the seemingly impossible, is to break the barrier of all fear.
Knowing you can conceive and achieve what you have set in life,
In order to attain greater heights for none others but yourself

Trust is the key that open to all doors of open minds,
so open up by listening.
For you have two ears and one mouth to use in that ratio of beliefs.
Thus you can be understood, as you seek to understand.
By lending an ear as benefit of doubt, and lending a hand when in need.

Things a Man Should Know: About Fatherhood

2006-12-03T22:36:00.000+08:00

Came across, n' thot i should ought to know since...
i "have kids" ard my homey this days...

Things a Man Should Know: About Fatherhood
1. Don't worry; your dad didn't know what he was doing, either.
2. No, no--not that Spock!
3. Second thought, maybe you should worry.
4. Never tell anybody that you and your wife are "trying."
We really don't need the visual, that's why.
5. Never tell anybody where your child was conceived, how long it took, or what song was playing.
6. Do not name your baby after cities, geographical points of interest, features of the solar system, seasons, plants, animals, or current television stars.
7. Your child, at birth, already has a deeply complicated relationship with his mother, and, for the first year, you are only a curiosity.
For a couple of years after that, an amusement-park ride.
Then, a referee.
And finally, a bank.
8. If you want to subject your son to the unkindest cut, insist on a local anesthetic, since many pediatricians don't bother to use one.
The anesthetic is for the kid.
9. Baby gas is lessened with a good nipple connection during feeding, which decreases air intake.
Assuring that his lower lip is flipped out, not pursed, helps.
10. There is nothing wrong with thumb-sucking, which helps ease the pain of teething.
Nonetheless, it probably ought to stop by kindergarten.
11. Diaper-rash remedy: Expose baby's hydraulics to the air until dry. Soak baby's bottom in tepid water with a half cup baking soda. Then, Balmex. Or Lotrimin. Rediaper.
12. You know how they say you'll get used to diapers? You won't.
Unless you wear them a lot.
13. Forcing children to use toilets will make them dislike toilets.
Children begin using toilets when they tire of that not-so-fresh feeling.
Of course, this is long, way long, after you tire of it.
14. The start of crawling: usually begins between six months and twelve months.
Standing: usually between nine and twelve months.
Walking: between twelve and fifteen months.
The onset of the above, as with all developmental skills, is hugely variable among individual children.
15. Avoid walkers, not only because they can be dangerous around stairs but because they don't require a child to balance and thus retard his walking progress.
16. Reason boys are better: They cannot get pregnant.
17. Reason girls are better: They're less likely to get arrested.
18. The threat of an unknown punishment is always more effective than a stated one.
19. Annals of great punishments: Hang dolly from a noose!
That was a joke, Dad, a joke.
Annals of great punishments, for real: making him wash the car, clean the bathroom, and watch The McLaughlin Group.
You see, all great punishments should reduce the number of disagreeable tasks you would otherwise have to perform.
20. Teach by example.
21. Your kids can develop an independent sense of good taste only if they're allowed to make their own mistakes in judgment.
22. Relax: Lots of little boys want a Barbie and a dollhouse.
23. The first time you change your son's diaper and he pees all over you is not an accident. It's foreshadowing.
24. Children of too-strict parents are more likely to develop tics.
25. Let them take reasonable risks: A few scrapes in the long run are nothing compared with the scars left by hovering parents. Or tics.
In preparation for risks: a Red Cross first-aid course.
26. The most common cause of fatal injury among kids between five and nine involves cars, which is to say, hold their hands. And buckle them in.
27. Try to tuck them in every night, too.
28. When changing diapers, avoid baby powder, as it can irritate her lungs.
When changing diapers, definitely don't avoid the Desitin--spread it thick, like Spackle.
29. It never hurts to videotape the baby-sitter.
Especially if she's hot.
30. Never disclose to other parents that you have found a good baby-sitter.
31. Reason boys are better: They cost less, especially their clothes.
32. Reason girls are better: They're less likely to burn, slash, or chew the clothes they have.
33. Overalls are not only cute, they provide a convenient handle.
34. At a certain point, your child will appear to survive exclusively on peanut butter, french fries, Cheerios, and hot dogs.
35. Dropping food on the floor is a new and delightful skill to a one-year-old, not a deliberate attempt to annoy you.
However, as small he or she might be, never underestimate an infant's ability to project chewed food over great distances.
36. The single most important thing a father can possess: Wet-Naps.

There's always a reason to be happy.

2006-11-27T14:49:00.000+08:00

My granny is helping one of her friend's take care of this lil' fellow, Wilson. He is roughly 10months n' he really brought alot of fun n' laughter especially to my granny. Before wilson came, my granny will be home-alone most of the time as the rest of us are off-to-work...

Thanks for everything!
You've been part of our family~(^ ^,)
Blissful Life.

My first batch of recruits...

2006-11-27T00:32:00.000+08:00

It’s been 4months since my Passing out Parade (POP)…

And in a blink of the eyes my first batch of recruits under me (Plt1 – Vipers) successfully POP’ed on the 22ndNov06’. As far as I’m happy that all of my recruits under A’Coy “survived” their recruit days, but I’ll definitely miss some of the good old times when I check on them from time to time, routine basis.

Although I devoted most of my time shuffling my schedule around handling n’ managing the recruits, but I believed I’ve learned a lot more than I thought I could have been taught out-of-classroom environment.

A lot of things happened through my first intake, I just hope that everything will get even better as it has always been for me somehow or rather, one way or another.

– Just as thoughts flows…
During the final bunk inspection, I actually accidentally tripped the circuitry board connection as I was inspecting for lighters or cigarettes and I’m pretty sure that some current went through me... All the connections seem to form, between the time during the enlistment week until now… I was just wondering what exactly I was doing there at the point of time.

Perhaps I’m just fulfilling my duties as part of serving the National Service (NS), or by chance I happen to be there to make a different to all those under my charge. At least I hope so that most of them change for the better…

- 27thNov06’ (Monday)
Today, all of them will receive their respective posting to further enhance their potential skills in various vocations. Though I may not be able to be there physically to send them off, but I wish them all the best in their future endeavors.

P/s: Well, I’m getting my deserved official first Full-day off! =P

A book is a present that can be open over and over again.
For to learn something, is to “unlearn” everything you knew.
Through exploring greater heights and discovering something new.

The best thing to learn is…
- If there’s a will, there’s a way.

See and Forget
Hear and Remember
Do and Understand

A dream within reach...

2006-11-18T20:12:00.000+08:00

PARTNERS AWARD 2006 CEREMONY
Purposeful Partnerships
~ Nurturing the Future Generation

Saturday, 18thNov06'
10am-12.30pm
Ngee Ann Polytechnic Convention Centre

Learning to love, and loving to learn.
I was invited and attended this ceremony which was really an "ear/eye-opener" as we gain insights of how we can serve and return favor to our school even after graduation. Critical issues were brought up to address the differences between schools with different level of partnership, and active participation methodology.

The stakeholders in education play their role effectively helping our children learn better and reach their fullest potential using the right catalyst that caters to different needs of support group. Apart from funding which is often lacking, where’s all the Fun? As everyone can play a part other than contributing monetarily. Time and consensus effort is needed to create a comprehensive system whereby active role can be taken up by stakeholders.

Perhaps through the Community Involvement Project (CIP), we can initialize and incorporate activities in which encompass stakeholders as part of their Corporate Active Day (CAD).

Till then, shall put on my thinking cap.
- Working towards Learnacy, Citizenry.

[C]ommitment.[A]ssurance.[R]esillence.[E]mbrace
The Greatness of one simple act of kindness touches another life indeed.
Contributions as a form of gratitude, comes from many walk of life.
For People don’t care how much you know, until they know how much you care.

TJJ, Benson

Brain-ed.

2006-11-10T23:03:00.000+08:00

The brain is like a parachute, useful when open - minded.

Everyday, millions of thoughts run through our mind.
Processing, Processed, Possessed.
Well, the only possession people can't take away is your knowledge.

Seek to understand, thus be understood.

What's your Perspectives?

2006-11-05T11:12:00.000+08:00

Once upon a time, a traveller came across three people who is laying brick.
Curious of what they were building,
he asked ea. of them...

Traveller: "What are you doing?"
1st person: "Err... i'm just laying bricks!"
2nd person: "Hm... i'm making a Wall!"
3rd Person: "Ohh! i'm building a Castle!"

To "Err" is human [err]or.
To "Hm" is [h]uman [m]isconception
To "Ohh" is [O]utstanding [h]olistic [h]uman

Are you M.A.D?
Are you [M]aking [A] [D]ifference?

What's your perspective?
Ask yourself, n' find out today,
How you can be a better person.

If you think life is all about work, you got to work it out.

2006-11-04T00:14:00.000+08:00

Well, my present life revolves around "working" by the day and watches as ea. day pass by... As far as everyone is trying to work with everyone, but i guess the workplace politics is forming up like all other organisation. Even though at this point of time after what has happened, there's no use trying to pin-point anyone whom is responsible for all this back-biting/stabbing due to whatsoever reasons...

Things will never be the same again.
Though i have heard various stories from different sides and several people have consulted me, but i'm still trying to figure out what exactly happened. Perhaps due to upwards communication, no one actually have the courage to stand out and clarify matters before unhealthy imagination starts to run wild. Ok, at this point of time i think things is going to go out of hands, indirectly straining and affecting ea. other working relationship until things or thoughts is straighten out...

Bridge of Trust... Breach of trust...
In my opinion, trust is a bridge that support and build rapport and promote cohesion through working together with one another, for the underlying fact is to flow along with the current in the given directions in hope of achieving the goals and objectives.

Never underestimate the struggle of power,
For the raw taste of blood allure a man evil side.
In the globe drawn with unknown forces,
Of what chain reactions with adverse effect
Done unto yet another innocent soul.

Wish Of the Day
1) Hope things will clear up just like the haze.

Uncertainty.

2006-10-29T03:40:00.000+08:00

Life's full of surprise, that's why we call it the present.

With the right frame of mind, i accomplished what i wanted to do... Ok, at least for today. It's always the case when we put things till later - Procastinating. Not really sure what got into me. Later never comes until you really put your heart into doing it, as a plan is a plan until action is taken.

To me, it's not the time nor the money spent or rather invested into doing something. I believe in doing and try not to put off something till later, but setting the priorities right.

Hopefully i'll not put this off my mind.
*Cross-fingers*

30thOct06' (Mon)
Having Muster Parade!
Need to iron n' polish in order to attend this Parade..
Most of our company personnel have been maintaining their uniform n' recieve compliments, so i must be sure to catchup or risk getting caught-up.

All the best!! =P

In the days to come by...

2006-10-28T13:58:00.000+08:00

A thousand mile begins with a single step.
May love blossom through the seasons we longed for.
N' may the hundred flowers bloom,
The hundred thoughts flourish,
In the many years to come by

JJ'Tan

Three Cheers!! to Public Holiday(^ ^,)

2006-10-24T22:39:00.000+08:00

To all my Muslim friends, Selamat Hari Raya!

Celebrating end of fasting month in which is something i admire as it takes more than just endurance having to fast whilst continuing the day-to-day, back-to-back job. Well, those who went through n' experience hardship will always be rewarded and as Hari Raya ("Day of Celebration") marks the day to seek forgiveness (from you) physically and spiritually", n' a time to reconcile and renew relationships with others.

Thank you all for the Well-wishes messages received n' i wish everyone good health as equivalent to prosperity! Can't wait till tomorrow when i book-in (Must reach camp before 7am) as i know everyone will still be in high-spirit because it's already Wednesday, n' Friday means book-out! (*again...) Spend my first half of the day with my sec'sch buddies (J.Quah n' Henry) n' both of them seems to walk like crippled due to their injuries (ligament n' foot respectively).

Their injuries didn't stop us from gg katong for a haircut before we took bus14 n' headed to Far East Plaza for lunch at this Indonesian Restaurant at Lvl1. Nice food they serve there but abit too spicy for me, n' the waitress there was quite sweet-looking n' she spoke to us in Indonesian language a few times.. o.O

Went around orchard area to scout for present for angel n' henry for this coming saturday, but didn't get anything till later part of the day when i went to bugis on my own. In a casual mood, i walked n' walked n' was thinking real hard what to buy for them, asking myself from time to time whether the present feasible n' worth the money? i ended up walking from 6pm-8pm+ n' got things from different shops..

Though tired but was fulfilling!
Shopping is part of my slimming session. (^ ^,)
Going to hit the gym tmr...
Hope my cough n' flu will recover soon.

Well, think i better get some rest before anything else get me.. especially my cough n' flu which is generating phlegm n' mucus n' really getting in my way through daily matters. Help!! Let me Get Well Soon! (GWS!!)

Everyone, take good care of yourself~

Do you believe?

2006-10-22T18:45:00.000+08:00

I believe

"If you think you could, you can.
For out of this world we find,
Success begins with a person's will.
It's all in the state of the mind
With determination set to try.

You got to think high to rise.
You've to be sure of yourself
before you can ever win a prize.
Sooner or later the man who wins
is the man who thinks he can!"

Anonymous

Well, my life is very simple.
Perhaps that's why i'm happy every single day, looking at this imperfect world for me to work with. Everyone live for a reason, for me is to outreach n' seek help for people who needs me. Casting my hope beyond my limits, hoping it'll brighten another soul for the day.

Life's fulfilling if you fill up other people blanks,
With hope n' a reason for them to live with.
Alas, Live life to the fullest,
For it's truly yours!

TJJ, Benson

Always Ready, Or readily Available?

2006-10-21T09:03:00.000+08:00

21stOct06' (Sat) 0900hrs
Well, in recent days or perhaps through the weeks working with the rest of the NCO's interacting with different recruits from all walks of lives, i realised that people is looking up to me. Although I'm glad that they are not scare of me n' keep a "lookout" for me, but i guess being overly looking up to me makes me doubly busy.

Well, i love to be pre-occupied.

Been receiving calls n' msges to do this n' that, go here n' there.. Well, through the process i do learn different things and gain insights to make decision, wisely. Competency at work can be fine-tuned to collaborate with ea. others in order to cooperate rather to compete, but i've been told that i've made myself too readily available and being make used of, and working for rather than working with one another.

Well, probably there's no clearly distinction for ea. of our jobscope from an instructors, to the adminstrative staff etc. but one thing for sure, i've been working almost around the clock. Somehow or rather i'm transforming into a workaholic due to the workload which i've been suppressing upon myself.

But i'm still happy.

At the end of the day i'd still readup a chapter of the book no matter how tired or exhausted i am, just to energize and enhance myself with motivational sources (Current: Working with Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman).

I'm always ready.

Even though the current might be flowing against me because the others is not ready, in which they tend to rely on me, but i'll be standing tall against all odds. Perhaps i'm too fast-paced. By working with others, i'm rediscovering and evaluating myself through self-assessment. Hopefully i can find my true self, in finding joy helping others not to the extend of being readily available n' being make use of...

21stOct06' (Sat)
Today going out with Vipers! Friends made during the enduring days of Recruit life~ How i miss those days but i've to move on... Most likely going Marina Sq. but i'm still figuring where to head for lunch n' spend some quality time n' catching up session with them.

Think i'll head towards Lavender first n' source for instructor badge or lanyards. Till then, Takecare of myself! Hope the haze will get better n' everyone who's affected by the haze will GWS.

Reading beyond.

2006-10-15T16:35:00.000+08:00

Finished reading:

1) Sun Tzu "FOR SUCCESS"
How to use the art of War to master challenges and accomplish the important goals in your life by Gerald Michaelson, author of Sun Tzu: The art of war for managers.

2) How to stay SANE when your job drives you Crazy,
Naked at Work n' other fears by Paul Hellman

Con-currently, i have to work on the "Training Handout" to revise on the upcoming lesson through the BRT stage. All about - Rescue Equipment and Training Safety Regulation, - Fire Fighting, last but not least - First Aid which is one of my favorite because i even created a palm-size booklet to illustrate out-of-the-book context covering essential of First Aid which i think is left out in the training handout.

After looking through the training schedule for next week, i think i'll have to really dig deep to find time for my gym session. Almost everyday have night lesson till 9pm+ which means i might have to forgo my gym session which opens till 7pm unless you get hold of the key from the Physical Training Instructor (PTI) and return the key before 9pm to the Resource Department Room (RDR)...

Guess i have to emphasize on self-discipline to train myself at least 3times/week.
I remember practicing my TKD between 11pm-12am+ and really had a great time sweating it out... Perhaps it's good to de-stress myself in this manner, rather than going on a food-binge. I have to admit i feel hungry on recent days even after my meals... Strange.

Wish me luck for the oncoming days.
Just hope i can read beyond the notes, and/or the lines of the deception to why i feel i'm stuck on the same spot n' not getting to anywhere...

If change is the only constant,
of what harm a man can do by not doing anything,
leading him to nowhere.

The unseen.

2006-10-14T16:16:00.000+08:00

The Basic Rescue Training (BRT) stage has arrived.

My Company, ALPHA is receiving the Physical Employment Status (PES) C recruits of which all 48 comes in all sort of sizes (Tall, short, fat, skinny) and have medical problems varying from hole in heart, weak knees etc. and also family problems. Though some of them are smart based on education wise, well-behave and soft-spoken, but on average they appear to be slow and as though experiencing jet-lag whenever a question or order is posted...

Good luck to Plt2 instructor’s a.k.a Non-Commissioner Officer's (NCOs)

These weeks have been an enduring week for me, as the workload increased having to handle the 166 recruits (Physical Training Phrase, PTP + BRT Stage Recruits). Inevitably, everyday I’ll serve as the Company Duty Instructor (CDI) as i stayed-in everyday (Mon-Fri) in order to save on transport expenses and traveling time, which is of utmost important to me.

Working with National Service First men (NSF) and Regulars really creates some sort of internal conflicts between different parties and cliques. Anything n' everything that happened during office-hours will be de-stressed after office-hours with those staying-in and as though a voicing-out session which is through a informal heart-to-heart chat.

Complaints as it may seems, but definitely some topics covered are constructive feedbacks which i suppose unless someone takes actions, otherwise i foresee the management will carry on the practice and culture. It's always advisable to be transparent, and "Speak your mind" but "Mind your words!" as the "Old birds" chirps and sing in their own tunes, whereby in their own opinion the "Younger Birds" apparently immature amateur and are working against the culture and tradition which kept them safe in the peaceful harbor that is protected through the stormy weather's until recent years.

ALRIGHTY!!
Looking on the Brighter side of life!!
All BRTC personnel have received a goodie bag full of fire safety & protection device (Smoke detector, Fire Blanket, Security Lighting, Extinguisher etc) AND.. A $150 NTUC Voucher! Not sure due to what reason but i know i can utilise the $150 to improve the NCOs bunk.

I brought NTUC stuff totaling up to $50.
1) Wall-Clock ($7.90)
2) 3M Command Adhesive wall hanger ($4.75)
3) Iron ($24.90)
4) Ironing Board Cover ($3.90)
5) Golden Rooster Ant and Cockroaches Killer etc. ($1.85)

Think i'm going to install a Radio~(^ ^,)
//
Though one may do and can only do so much, but it's good to remain unseen because everyone will notice the little changes and be taken by surprise. It's always good to be giving for the good will be given one day the greatest gift of life, and continue to serve better for humanity and for the sake of mankind.

Gtg~! Will be back to update.
Going Parkway Parade with my Family for Dinner~
Well, i'm giving my time to be given the precious time to spend quality moments with my love ones, isn't that the greatest gift of life?
You bet.

All this lil's things in life is... The Unseen.

Standing Tall among all, against all Odds.

2006-10-01T13:42:00.000+08:00

In a blink of the eyes, flash of the mind.. Three weeks has swift passed n' counting down to sending off some of the recruits for the Emergency Rescue Specialist (ERS) and FireFighter Course (FFC), and recieving the 101th intake of "Fit Squad" to undergo the Basic Rescue Training (BRT).

Well, it seems that my concurrent life revolves around serving my "sentences" as part of my National Service (NS), but hopefully i can discover myself through helping others to be a better person. Many believe everyone deserves a second chance, perhaps that's what i'm trying to do by giving the benefit of doubts in an attempt of trying to reachout to the recruits.

It's true that a rotten apple spoilts the whole basket.

Everyone portray a different personality; Playful, talkative, rebellious, blur etc. n' the never-ending list goes on in which in my opinion round-up that it's actually a reaction of "Attention-Seeker" - Problematic kids.

Serving NS is where boys becomes M.A.N
Negative side: Monstrous.Annoying.Noisy
[Putting a whole basket of spoilt/rotten apple together just can't get any better with all the foul language and knowledge plaguing the entire population.]

Positive side: Modest.Appreciative.Neutral
[By secluding the outside world while in-camp, there's much time to do some soul-searching in a less-hectic, conducive environment where you get to work with each other strength and weakness to achieve the common objective, and live through the day so amazed.]

On a lighter note, i experience managing "difficult people" thus bringing myself to a higher level of attainment through mutual understanding, whilst discovering oneself.

Personally, i realised that my
1) Resistance of tolerant level increased
2) More flexible and quick-thinking
3) Directing effective Problem-Based-Learning (PBL) as taught in my Poly
4) Able to act and respond rather than react and taken back
5) Gaining respect of who am i, not what i am.

n' the list goes on...

Readiness is our only Protection.
Nowadays, i guess the younger generation is constantly pampered and protected from stormy weather such that a lil' hardship is hard for them to swallow, so they "vomited" their agony through the Orientation Officer Dialogue (OOD).

Lil' things such as,
1) Water Parade too much water
Apparently a minority vomited though ample time was given to drink a full-bottle (1L) of water in which was required as part of the Training Safety Regulation (TSR) that individuals must consume a min. of 6-8L of H2O on normal days, and up to 10L on a hot, humid day where dehydration occurs mainly through excessive perspiration.

- Well, there have already been cases of heat-exhaustion.

2) Blanket Smells
To be realistic, and as far as the hygience is concern, all the bedsheets and blankets have been changed before and after every intake. Unless they want to blame on the humidity of S'pore which causes the room to be dampy and moisture absorbed by the blanket, then i have nothing else to say.

3) Reading Room Out-of-Bound
With regards to this matter which i have personally brought-up beforehand, there's nothing much in the reading room except for the sofa and tv set with poor reception or none for now...
i'd rather stay in bunk.

4) Why no Canteen Break!?
Fasting month period, i guess the business of the canteen has been greatly affected and significant decline in sales... Though no one can justify the source of complain as of from the recruits or canteen-owners, but one thing for sure... it's not our policy of releasing recruits for canteen breaks because it's not compulsary, neither necessary.

[- Save money, watch diet, save time doing other useful things]

Think about it.
For just barely 3weeks, we have been taking care of the recruits and going beyond our extensive job-scope as an instructor and this is what we deserved. Feedbacks or Complaints? But from what we know we've been "Shoot" or rather pin-pointed that the recruits deprive of such privileges which they don't deserve in the first place.

Well, for us? Do we even have any welfare...
I beg to differ because it's reflected upon our payslip.
I guess they have yet to learn they are in camp, not in chalet.
Till then, i hope it's not too late.

But i guess they're not ready for the real world,
filled with unprotected risks.

I told my friends,
Me: After two years what do you think you have learned through your NS life?
Friends: Don't know... i think i got stupid cuz we have to work doubly hard, getting pathetic pay..
Me: Alrighty, You're HIRED.

The angel of all times..

2006-09-23T21:55:00.000+08:00

It's been two weeks since my virgin batch of recruits came in on 12sep06' (tues).. It wasn't easy for many, though it wasn't hard for me.. Still, many think i'm too nice to the recruits and that i should re-enforce the "strictness" or be less-friendly to them. In my own opinion, i think what i'm doing is subjective to my own style of leadership character; as i treat them like adults so as to restrain myself for shouting at them like mad dogs if they fail to comply with my orders which i sometimes think is redundant though i do raise my voice at them just to test how the "Fear factor" really works.

I truly believe a leader should lead by example of who he is really is, and not what he is as of position. - Power w/o control is unwise

Been reading up a book - Sun Tzu "FOR SUCCESS" How to use the art of War to master challenges and accomplish the important goals in your life by Gerald Michaelson, author of Sun Tzu: The art of war for managers. The emphasis is on maximising our abilities as of creativitiy, leadership, moral integrity, effective decision-making, implementating strategy, personal growth.

Well, of course i hope to find out more about oneself and attain a higher level of enlightenment and mutual understanding for the well-being of thy others. - One who knows other is wise, one who knows thyself is enlightened.

For the past two weeks undertaking the roles as an instructer whom is a role model to portray, i've learnt a couple of things while trying to teach the recruits the way how things work in camp. Though there's underlying facts of some things that we can't do, but of course there's always the common phrase everyone seems to know:"If you want to do something, make sure you don't get caught".

The Visual and Verbal language is the art of handling and dealing with some of them whom has attitude problems and is rebellious in a way or another, trying to defy orders. But a noticably bunch of them comes from broken families and have problems here and there, which i guess inter-related to how they are reacting to the instructors who seemingly is a "controlling-freak"; as the recruits have to do what we tell them to, but of course is reasonable and sensible orders.

- E.g as simple as fall-in/out for training/lesson etc.But some of them just choose to take their own sweet time.. o.O

Flashback of the two weeks, only been through a few Physical Training (PT) but already a handful of them visited the Medical Centre/Hospital due to unforeseen circumstances. Most injuries (or perhaps all? which i couldn't recall) of those cases i've attended to, prove that i've put what i've learnt into practical use and from point to point i felt that i'm a medic.. (Asthmas attack, knee/head etc injures, suspected heart-attack due to chest discomfort and difficult breathing etc n' the list goes on..) i lost count i send how many to the MC/Hospital so far.. but the recollection of what happen so far just overstretch the job-scope of what an instructor should undertake.

The potential risk and hapharzard duties of instructors undermines our responsiblities which is not well-reflected on our unjustify monthly allowances... Me along with many other instructors have been doing double/triple job serving apparently as an instructor/counselling officer/medics etc. working more that 12hours/day and poorly paid. A typical day if i'm a Company Duty Instructor (CDI) starts at 4.30am way before the recruits wakeup so as to prepare myself, and ends at 1-2am the very next day way after the recruits have fallen asleep safe and sound.. (That's more than 20hours if recalculate and roundup the numbers)

Although my legs and back are giving ways which i can't complaint and have particularly no one to confide with; for many have the misconception of how the "BEST BATTALION" should be like... I thought i was working with the best, and not for them.. But guess i was wrong, or just that they don't understand humans are humans after all.

I don't blame anyone, for i believe time will heal everything and amend our wrongdoing/perception.
If someone could help, it'd be.. Myself.

Takecare everyone.
TJJ, Benson signing-off~!

Essence of a kindness

2006-09-10T20:09:00.000+08:00

Well, booked-out as usual on fri n' return home which beats everything as i'm quite a homebody.. But few acts along the way for the past few weeks really strikes me and i pondered whether S'pore can make it as a gracious city for the next few centuries... Lil' things as simple as taking the bus/mrt, the selfishness of one's reflected by the way they pretend. Although i do not need to elaborate further as i'm such alot of us experienced the same circumstances in which i only had one thing in my mind: "Ohh well, get a life.."

Although i'm able to find a seat at the Boon Lay Mrt, but i realised for the past few weeks i'll give up the seat whenever i see someone whom need it more than me.. Then, i tried standing all the way from Boon Lay till i reach Simei [after a day of footdrill/parade is quite tiring but well, i endured] but then i realised that alot of people doesn't take the initiative n' pretend to be the ones' needing the seats... Sympathetic.

Came home on fri n' the following day, Sat (Dated: 9thSep06') someone knocked onto my doors n' it was actually a door-to-door donation collection w/o any certification or verification.. He just reached out his collection tin n' then show me the stickers?? Lol.. though i tried hard to visualise the organisation with a stick-men: "Give $ and Hope" and the small letters of the organisation:" S'pore Buddhist Free Clinic" ??

Well, i gave him a dollar n' thanked him anyway.. [if it's really for a good cause but if it's a more recognised organisation with verification, perhaps i'll be more willing to extend my helping hands].. As through the years, people contribute through their salaries, charity shows, door-to-door donations etc. knowing that there's really people out there who need our help [in monetary sense], but there's people who make use and makes a living out of other people kindness..

Well, it's reflected even in some of the "so-called" charity organisation where the accounts is tampered n' the money goes into the wrong hands, and into the pockets. But the idea is there, help me to help you.

I'm guess i just have to count my blessing n' my luck if i happen to meetup with a con'ster.. then again, i was waiting for bus28 at N201 and someone suddenly talk in my direction but wasn't looking at me.. Then i realised she was visually-impaired and was also taking the same bus as me so i offered my help. There came the bus and i led her to board the bus and tap the scanner but she told me she do not need to tap.. [she got a pass n' need not pay the bus fare] o.O

Well, i do admire her as she's quite independent and found her own way around the bus and sat down.. Though it was another kind act for the day, well this lil' things really makes my day even when i see someone going the extra mile to help someone else. Enlighten.

Coming tues (Dated: 12sep06') - Time flies!
The 101th intake of recruits will be coming to our Basic Rescue Training Camp (BRTC) to undergo 4weeks of Physical Training Phrase (PTP) before going through the Basic Rescue Training (BRT) for another 7weeks. In my heart i know that all this will swift pass me though i'm not sure how i'll treat them.. For some of my friends advice me not to get too friendly or nice to them or else i'll get stepped over my head.. Well, there's always some people whom just take things for granted but i'm sure i'll have my own style of handling them.

Hopefully things won't get out of hands..
Wish me luCk!
JJ'Tan, Benson~(^ ^,)

The greatest of all learning, is teaching.

2006-09-03T17:17:00.000+08:00

Officially "Posted" to my vocation as an SCDF instructor back at the Basic Rescue Training Centre (BRTC) performing 8am-5pm duties then able to bookout but i chose to stay-in (Mon-fri) as going home will be inconvenient for me and expensive due to the increasing bus/mrt fares.

Basically, my daily routine currently is to wait for time to pass until the 101th intake comes in on 12sep06' (Tues) then i'll have to perform CDI (Company Duty Instructor) based on the schedules. Can't wait to get my hands on the recruits and pass-on what i've learned through my days as a recruit. There's definately some distinctions in the things that we learn as a recruit, and now as an instructor as we get to look through the training plan which consists of much more information of how we communicate and get the impt message and relevant info across the recruits through Method of Instruction (MOI).

Of course as we teach, we'll learn. Vice versa~

Must update myself through whatever medium i have in-camp but there's limited resources of how to get myself relevant with the outside world except through the newspaper that i sometimes don't get to read. There's still many restriction e.g. internet access is only for office work, not for personal use.. The library which we can't go due to some unforeseen circumstances and as after office hour everyone goes home.. The reading room with tv set but pathetic/poor reception and which we can't go in because they put some stuff inside and scare ppl will steal so it's out-of-bound.. -.-

Someone enlighten me?

Well, gladly i still have sat n' sun which i get to go home~(^ ^,)
At least it's something i look forward to! - Home Sweet Home -

Went out to Cine ystday (Dated: 2ndSep06, Sat) with Xiu wen, Wei Ling, Peiling, Berlin, Teddy yesterday n' saw Fir and Qing Bing! It's indeed a small world._. Dine-in at Pasta-Mania n' as Teddy was chatting with me while making our order at the two different counter..

At Cineleisure Pasta Mania,
Counter-Staff1 Serving Teddy: So your order is... n' total is...
Counter-Staff2 Serving me: Are you two sharing the same seat?
Me: Yep, same.
Counter-staff1: huh? Means both of you sitting together on top of ea. other? *Hand-gesture n' LOL* o.=!
Me: We're sharing the same table, but understandable what's he is making sense of..
*ALL*: LOL.. (- _____ -)

i must say i had a good laugh, and splendid time spend with the peeps!
Time files, but ticks us closer to our destiny.

To-Do List
1) Get my CPU fixed or purchase a new one
2) Grab a new phone (Most likely will be N93)
3) Read-up on the reviews in the Training Plan n' prepare myself as an instructor
4) Complete the First Aid Basics (FAB) for encik
5) Create a Cert to give to my instructors as a form of appreciation
6) Plan for my job/further studies opportunities (Resume/Portfolio)

What's yours?
To plan ahead is to anticipate, for life's too short for a break.

I'm as carefree as a bird n' i need more stress which is healthy to keep me going, so pardon me for the sentence made above. Because even when we need a break, we need to plan for things don't just happen. (^ ^,)

Cheers n' takecare!
JJ, Benson 'Tan

What's mine...

2006-08-26T16:51:00.000+08:00

Finally been through the Passing Out Parade (POP) on wed (dated: 23rdthAug06'), n' had to do bunk cleaning through thurday before we had a long weekend after we bookout on thurs at 5.30pm.. I really cnnt believe when my Platoon Commander (PC) came up to n' asked me to changed up my best uniform n' boots because i'm selected as the Best Company Trainee, n' i need to go for an interview with the other two best trainee from Bravo n' Charlie company n' compete? for the Best Battalion Trainee...

Ok, n' i got it..

During the POP, i went up to recieve trophy for each of the above mentioned. But what i recieved was also stress as compliments n' people talking behind my back was inevitable for this award which was really honourable to claim it among 300++ other recruits.. But i always believe what's mine will be mine as whatever will be, will be.

Friday, Dated 25thAug06'
After weeks of swim training for this 6th SCDF swim-meet, i finally made it n' came in first for my individual 50M breaststroke, n' 2nd for 4X50M Breaststroke Relay. It was really an unforgetable experience as i got to teamup with my Physical Training Instructor (PTI), Senior Encik, n' also my OC (Officer I/C) for my A'Coy. Of course i was n' had to cheer at the top of my voice n' till the extend i forgotten about my sorethoart n' got a really bad voice after all the cheering... o.O

In the end, i won?
First Prize for 50Mbreast stroke men's open - $45 NTUC voucher.
2nd Prize for 4X50Mbreast stroke Relay - $60 NTUC voucher.

Lol.. i got $60 altogether but i gave it to my daddy to buy the necessities.. Not bad at all because i got a free TYR dri-fit round neck T-shirt, n' make some great friends n' it's an achievement for me after all the hard-work invested.

After the competition, i went to meetup with my buddies at the Hua Yu Wee Seafood Restaurant near bayshore rd at 462 upp east coast rd.. Had drunken prawns, roasted chicken, chilli crab, steam crab, fried buns n' they serve really nice chrysanthemum tea! n' ea. of us paid $22 which i really think was worth the $.

Anyway, on our way home after sending Angel home.. We saw sth unusual at the bus stop at Bedok South ave 3, in front of blk 49. There was 2chinese guy n' a woman in the middle n' one of the man was mumbling something:"Be good, be good.." in chinese n' stroking the woman hair.. She looks semi-conscious as if she was hypnotise.. So my buddy asked me to phone 999 to report to the police..

So my "first time" was given away to the case mentioned above.
Dialing 999...
Operator: Good evening, 999 police station, how may i help you?
Me: I'm calling to report on two suspicious chinese guy at the bus stop at Bedok South ave 3, in front of blk 49. They are with a lady n' she looked as though she was hypnotised, can you send police over to check?
Operator: What's your name, n' contact number please.
Me: Tan Jun Jiang, 9*******
Operator: Ok, we'll send someone over to investigate.
Me: Thanks!

*toot.. toot..

Well, i'm not sure what happened after that because i went home n' didn't receive any call from the police.. but i guess everything happens for a reason n' leads to another.. Which explains why i called the police for the first time after much persuasion from my buddy because normally i wouldn't get myself involved in such trivial stuff which is not within my control as i'm not sure of how i'll be of help when "such cases" arises..

I guess i can only pray...
N' monday when i return to camp i must also wish for the best as an instructor trainee. Although many of my other friends does not know their vocation, my platoon buddy Gary already recieved call from the camp that he'll be posted to be a dog-handler. Through my recruit days, i really owe him a big thanks as he was always there for me when i need him (vice versa =P), n' his dad whom rain or shine drives us to the camp in the early hours before daybreaks.. Really admire n' respect his daddy for the achievement he made since young. (Diver - master, Swimming Coach, Aikido - 4th Dan, etc.) I'm looking forward when i turn 40, where will i be.

Anw, Check my email n' recieve an email from Linza! n' Teddy~!
They were friends i met in school n' they wanna meetup for a gathering next weekend because XiuWen's going over to Hainan on 11thSep06' for attachment!! Cool~(^ ^,) Keeping in touCh with them really brought back alotsa good old memories back in school.. Guess i'll also see Pei' because they are the Trio's!

Okok, although i went into camp n' haven't seen some of my friends for sometime.. But i found out that i'm really good with names as i'm still able to call out to them when i see some of my friends on this tiny island of mine, S'pore. Well, i guess S'pore mould me into someone who values the kinship n' friendship. Cheers to Racial Harmony, n' to the growing economy! =P

Looking forward to all upcoming event as what's mine will be mine.

Few days to come..

2006-08-21T12:15:00.000+08:00

Today, Monday (Dated: 21stAug06') is a "Day-off" because our SCDF went over to sentosa on Sat/Sun (Dated:19th-20thAug06') to helpout for the "Real-Run" event.. Reached Sentosa on Sat about 10pm+ n' had our snacks before we started setting up some logistic items need for the event on Sun morning at 7.30am (*1.5L Mineral Water, tables, chairs, banner etc).

I was put in-charge to handle the mineral water along with 9manpower to cater to near 8k participants.. but based on experience there was only about 3k+ enthusiatic runners who came for the event, but of course if ea. runner took 2cups or more, we'll be pouring the mineral water into more than 8k cups.

Really had fun doing things together with my platoon mates as we're definately more bonded than before ever since the various events that took place through last week.

1) Final Ex (Mon, 14thAug06')
There was 3 platoon, n' we were given a special task before the Final Ex which we're required to transport the Rescue-Trailer (Unladen Weight: 3000kg, Laden Weight with all the rescue equipment weights up to 6000kg) across a "Simulated-bomb" (*it's actually a wooden plank.. -.-).

I was selected as the Asst-I/C n' the first thing that came into our mind is to build a wooden bridge n' cross the bomb (*which the other two platoons did).. Using the surrounding materials (rocks, wooden planks etc) we managed to build a bridge n' crossover the "bomb" successfully although it took us quite some time to build it, n' 1/2-way through the bridge crack under the pressure of the rescue-trailer n' the weight of our manpower...

we were rejoicing as though we struck lottery~ The OC (Officer I/C) was also really happy with our performance as the other two platoons didn't make it as their bridge collapsed.. =/

Then came the Final Ex in which we were required to save 14 casualties in a 4-storey buildings with rubbles everywhere.. Fires were set-up to simulate a more realistic senario.

Three teams were split up,
1) Height Rescue
-To save the victims from lvl2-lvl1 using 2way-suspension with basket stretcher

2) Rescuers
- To perform rescue search through different levels for casualties n' put out fire

3) FAP (First Aid Point)
- To perform rescue search through lvl1 n' secure a FAP to allocate casualties in a save environment away from the dangers.

Because we finished our operation much faster than the other two platoons, our PC (Platoon Commander) gave us another "Special Operation" in which many many "real-casualties" (Because i lost count of how many i saved..) were place on lvl 3 n' we're required to transport them to lvl1 FAP using the wheeler stretcher..

But in times of physical n' mental challenge, we were really put to our limits as one of our rescuer accidentally dropped the stretcher because he really cnnt take it n' injured our platoon mate (Alvin Koh)... Another of our guy (Fahis) had asthmas attack n' another (Luke Tan) injured his thigh because of this carelessness n' all of them were sent to the hospital for futher check-up.. Lost for words as none of us expected things to turn this way, but in times of the real crisis anything can happen.

2) OC's Performance Night (Wed, 16thAug06')
I was actually the secretary of this event but somehow or rather i gradually became the I/C because everyone starts to lookup to me instead n' i had to organise the people to compromise with this n' that which was all last minute.. Although there was quite a num. of disagreement because inevitably because some people think too much w/o any constructive feedbacks (This cnnt, that cnnt..) but in the end i'm quite happy with the performance as we came in FIRST??! which was really unexpected as most of us thought the other group did quite a nice performance as well..

In any case, this O/C night was really a load off my mind as before the performance we only had about 10mins of rehearsal.. but everything turns out well n' luckily i did not let down my PC (Platoon Commander), Sergeant, n' Corporal's whom repeatedly asked me of our preparation for this event as they were unsure of our performance n' did not want us to make a fool of ourselves..

3) Footdrill Competition (Fri, 18thAug06')
Our platoon came in FIRST!! for this footdrill competition! (^ ^,)
After days of rehearsal n' hardwork, finally shown results n' prove everything to be worthwhile~ We got the trophy, n' our company name "ALPHA" will be the first ever to be engrave on the new footdrill trophy which will be passed around for the subsequent footdrill competition for the other intakes.

I'm really lost for words in this point of time as many good things has happened to me n' i'm still counting on my blessing as i'll be taking the recruits of 101th BRTC (Basic Rescue Training Centre) intake n' hopefully things will turn out well.

As it was one of our platoon mates (Zul) birthday, (*Me along with Jason Tang, Gary, Firdaus n' Furhan) went to jurong point on sat to get a T-shirt n' cake before we book-in, n' went to camp to celebrate for him with the rest of our platoon mates. He won the best physique on the very day of his b'day on fri which is definately on of the best b'day present for him. =P

To recap of all the events, it actually all happened in ONE WHOLE WEEK?! n' due to the "Winning-Streaks" of our ALPHA - Platoon One - VIPERS! most of the people are treating better, or perhaps we just got more bonded as ALPHA. But i gotta agree that life will definately change once we POP as a recruit n' posted out to our various vocation in time to come.

Our O/C actually gave those people in ALPHA company involved in the footdrill a 1/2day off on tues because we won the competition, but i chose to book-in today (mon) at 8.30pm as i don't wanna wakeup early morning n' rush down to camp by 7.15am.. n' think my buddy (Gary) dad's driving us down to camp n' will be more convenient for me as i'll be bringing along a pail of white to fill up the cracks n' cover up the stains on the wall in our bunk.. =P

Hey hey! n' I'll be representing BRTC along with some other guys to take part in the SCDF Swim-meet on this coming fri (Dated: 25thAug06') n' i'll only be swimming for the 50M Breaststroke as we're only allowed to take part in one event/participant although my timing for freestyle is faster than the others.

But i'm hoping that we'll claim the overall champ as i'm determined to give my best shot n' cheers for my team! (^ ^,)

Till then, tata! =P

Two weeks time.

2006-08-12T18:05:00.000+08:00

Comp still down.. Hopefully can get it fixed asap so i don't need to take the trouble of going out just to surf the net.. Everything just happen so fast.. in two weeks time, i'll go through..

1) SCDF - Final Exercise (14Aug06')
2) OC's Performance Night ( 16thAug06')
3) Footdrill Competition (18thAug06')
4) Pass-Out Parade (POP on 24thAug06')*
5) SCDF Swim-Meet (25thAug06')

But i pretty much concerned about my POP because most likely i'll be going back all the way to the camp (*again) and undergo the instructor course.. then i'll have to take don't know how many intake of recruits before i'll ORD.. =/

There's always the Pro's & Con's.. But i certainly look forward to being an instructor although i asked for recommendation to be as a Medic because of the qualifications i have (Dip, Lifesaving certs etc..) Let's leave everything to fate n' enjoy life to the fullest!

[Everyday is worth a celebration, because of you]

Decision to be made or through fate.

2006-07-30T17:07:00.000+08:00

Well, it didn't take long for the CSM (Company Sergeant Major) to spot some of the "talents" n' arrange a short interview with some of us.. At the point of time when our company was "punished" due to people bringing hard objects (keys, pen, pencil, tissue) during the PT (Physical Training) n' we had to do 100+ pumping.. but i was called up to the office with 10+_+ other people w/o knowing the reason..

When the CSM came up to us n' we greeted him spontaneously, the first thing he told us:"You all better behave yourself from this point of time, n' i expect no nonsense from any of you here. There's a reason why i arrange this meeting session to get to you know ea. of you better."

He went on to our highest qualifications, hobbies, weekend activities etc.. but i don't uds why alotsa of the people (platoon mates, Coporal, Sergeant, Sir, and even the CSM) suspect that i'm lying when i told them i'm unattached.. n' they asked me how many gf i have.. o.O

Okok.. do i loOk like i have every reasons to hide it from them? Whether if i look like a flirt or anything near there, it's subjective.. - Looks can be decieving.. but some of my platoon mates still can't believe n' try to dig info outta me every now n' then.. n' try to sing praises of me.. (- ____ -)
*In any case, our CSM was hinting us that we're recommended/chosen to attend the NCO's course to be instructor/officer? well.. i heard we can't escape out of the CSM hands once we attended that "meeting session".. Saying No! is not an option, definately not the solution.. i guess i just have admit the fact that as far as i know, i can't see any better candidate? n' from now on i'll "continue to abide the rules n' play by it"..

Do i still have a choice if i really wanna be a A-A (Ambulance-Attendance) or better known as Medic.. some people says A-A = Ah-guA.. but it's true that got quite a num of A-A.. o.O

Though i still write my "diary" daily.. but due to the breakdown of my comp, i do not have the time n' convenience of updating the parts n' parcel of my life.. Currently, my computer is with my buddy n' i passed him $200 hopefully to get my PC fixed.. though i went to Sim Lim to check out the market price for the diagnose fees n' etc, but somehow i feel it's not worth it n' i rather let my friend hand's-on with my PC n' i pay him.. lOl. *Pray hard..*

My pay came for providing my Lifeguard service at Safra Tamp, n' also my SCDF as part of my national service, but now due to the unforeseen circumstances of my PC, i guess i'll have to pay a hefty sum to fix the problem.. I have no choice.. one week nv use PC then suddenly crash.. all my info.. data.. pictures!! ='/ but the strange thing is, i've learned to get over with it.

Choice or fate.. Do i have a say?

Life is good, lasting good.

2006-07-23T16:45:00.000+08:00

Well, my comp is down for the moment due to some DLL stuff.. cnnt start up n' i think i really need to buy a new comp or get the DLL stuff fixed.. o.O helPpp!! =/

Anyway, i tried reformating 5-6times (lost count) but i managed to vaccum n' mopped my floor which is something i do everyday at the camp.. lOl. except that we only got broom to sweep the floor.. no luxury of vaccum.. but i brought a magic-clean hopefully to clear away the dust~!!

Iron n' starch my clothes, n' i think i'll recieve compliments from my Superior again.. haha. it feels good to be the Platoon I/C, n' i'm in the drill competition team, n' also will be training for a swimming competition against other school.. Life is good!! (^ ^,)

*The BRTC (Basic Rescue Training Camp) was testing the sound system at some point of time n' my whole body just itch to dance n' move to the beats.. argh!! i wanna Club!! XD
- Edited Composed
"Baby if you give it to me
i give it to you i know what you want
Baby if you give it to me
i'll come right to you
there's no way to run"

The above expressed my thoughts of the upcoming challenges that i might be facing but i'll be haPpy to undertake what it takes to be there to experience the process which i think is most important. - It's the process that counts, as whatever will be, will be.

p/s: Takecare my friends! Take everyday to celebrate life n' treasure your love ones! =P

SCDF First Book-in 16thJul06 (Sun)

2006-07-16T16:16:00.000+08:00

Geez~ First book-in today but must reach the training camp by 8.30pm (Normally is 9pm) as we need to learn the procedures for booking in.. In any case, i'm not sure why i'm getting all excited about going back.. kinDa miss the daily routine we're assigned to do (Area-cleaning, water parade, foot-drills etc.) n' the fact that i'm bringing some of the habits back to my house..

Standardising things..
Or at least must be neat.

*In-Camp Training (ICT)
i'm going through the BRT (Basic Rescue Training) which will end in another 6wks n' i know things are gonna get real fun!

One thing most of us (recruits) will remember in mind is..
Instructor: There's only two ways. (*Hold his index fingers)
1) One you either do what you're told to
2) Or prepare to sign extra

Do you Understand?!

Recruits: Yes Corporal!!
Instructor: DO YOU UNDERSTAND?!
Recruits: YES CORPORAL!! o.O

Ohh ya! i just recalled i fell onto my knees during the "Changing Parade" (Physical Training Kit - Smart Four n' vice versa..) n' i got white patches n' holes for the first week!! argh!! sadded.. it's actually illegal to perform "Changing Parade" though it's kinda fun.. lOl. (*Ohh!! did i mention dangerous?? it was raining cats n' dogs which contribute to the reason i fell)

But luckily i didn't fall hard/flat unto my face.. In fact my boots slide about 4-5 normal steps away, n' i had to bend my knees n' then use my hand to break the fall.. but luckily my pants played a crucial part of protecting my knees.. i don't wanna any ugly scar =/

That's all for today folks.
Next fri book-out (Home Sweet home) then most probably have to prepare for Joy b'day present?? HelPppP!! scare no time!! =/ Hmm.. Chine Saw (SAF - at tekong currently confined for first two weeks) also will be booking out, think i'll meet him up to go Beach Rd to purchase some stuff? Till then, takecare!! heard that tekong the food average, alot of ppl falling sick n' some ppl are seeing "those things"..

7thMonth will come, but if you never do anything wrong then dOn't be afraid.

Thoughts of the week.

2006-07-15T10:07:00.000+08:00

Enlisted 11Jul06' n' bookout on 14thJul06' (Fri).
Everyday was smooth-sailing n' i've made quite a handful of friends. The food was fantastic, though i can't imagine i've gain 2kg.. but i'm sure the training will balance off everything n' i'm still within the "Acceptable Healthy Weight Range" so it's OK!! =P

Everyday before/after lights-off, i've write a lil' note of what happen just to make life easier.. So i'll remember all the memorable times i've been through n' keep in mind that i'll be happy for the rest of the remaining days which i'll really treasure. It's not as bad as many other people commented of what's so bad about the SCDF, n' i was really taken back by the comments at first n' kind of reconsidering whether i wanna go into SCDF due to the whatsoever reasons/feedbacks from the individual.

- It's true you have to be inside to really know it inside out.
Thankfully everything's in life is just so prefect, but i'll be strong to resist any hardship that's about to come. Wanna learn more things in order for me to provide excellence services as part of the SCDF during my NSF, thus i'll truly enjoy what i'm doing as part of my job/work._.

Here it goes,
11thJul06' (Tues); Smooth-sailing; Good food; nice people; Disciplined life.
Unbounded by the oath i take
Standing by the vows i've made
Nothing can explain what i'll be in good state
One way or another, somehow or rather
Stages i'm going through will stand me in good stead

Lies the future so near yet so far
There's no shortcut's or exits
Take the lead n' fill the seats
Just a fulfilling road for me to engage

p/s: Wanna Thank my parents for driving me here, n' family for accompanying me through my 20yrs till now that i'm independent, what a real man is, is to support the family n' not be a burden. (*From one of the Captain/Major). The instructors (different rank) are all really nice people, as long as we do the right things, you know you won't get any trouble.. Geez~ i'm loving it.

12thJul06' (Wed) - Area cleaning; Learning basic command; normal drills; Talks (wait for speaker until v.bored)..
Slack until tired n' feel lethargic
Life seems to be filled with nothing much to await
Though breakfast was great, but lunch must wait
Talks of the day doesn't feel my brain
Only my stomach complaining

Dinner was average n' slack until 8!
Take the mug n' fill the cup..
Water parade is "Drinkup! all the way~"
Slack again n' wait for 10!
Lights-off close your eyes & sleep till daybreak..

13thJul06 (Thurs); Great Day! Cuz tmr book-out day~
A good day to start off with "Drinking up again!"
Everyone much awaits for tomorrow bookout day
Area cleaning the staircase with dust swept away
Bunk check was bad with towel fabrics dropping away

Tested on pull-ups that "fit-squad" doesn't seems to flare
More talks installed today though some fell sideways pretending to be awake
Enjoying through the slide as "Thai-massage" was taught to make us more awake!
Basics of footdrills we really need to portray
A platoon of recruits really have to train
Shouts were inevitably though voice is losing away
Evening 1litre for water parade, caused someone to vomit the bread
Cleaning up was the answer, before we fall-out into the bed
Tomorrow is not just another day but..
Home sweet Home! A moment to celebrate!! (^ ^,)

14Jul06' - (Fri); BOOKOUT DAY!! =P
It just feel so good knowing that i'll be going home..
Though we had a changing parade that caused me to lock my keys inside the lockers.. luckily it's SCDF n' they took the "Big Cutter?" to pry my lock.. sob sob.. ='/

Anyway, packed most of the required items to go home n' this time round i'll be smarter as not to pack all the junkies that i never once need.. Well, recruits are recruits..

For those wanna see me in the botak state..
Here goes my 11B (In exchange for my Pink i/c)
Please don't laugh k.. thanks.. =/

As i..

2006-07-10T23:47:00.000+08:00

- As i..
As i wish upon a star, to face the world with a smile
for my wounds to heal and my strength to be renew
Take my hands & walk with me, help me grow, help me see
that the world is a beautiful place to be..

Give me hope, teach me sing, light the way up for my dreams
Help me stand tall, don't let me fall
Be my friend, my pillar of strength
I shall have no fear knowing you are near
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- Today (10thJul06')
I packed my room n' managed to pack 5big packs of unwanted stuff!? Couldn't believe it at first but i remember the advice i stood by - 10yrs n' it'll still be the same.. Found lOtsa unwanted stuff, n' some memorable Sec's Yearbook that brought me back through the good old days.. Vivid memories.. facets of fading memories.. So with some feelings i threw away the things i kept for few years? Don't wanna wait till 10yrs later when i'm thrown back to square one by the same advice i shoulda have heed in the first place..

Recieved some call/message/email from my friends which is really heart-warming.. I'll takecare of myself during my ICT (In-Camp Training) n' rest assured i'll be the best that's yet to be. Must motivate myself so pardon me for my confidence. (^ ^,)

Gemini Horoscope - 10thJul06' (Extracted from Friendster)
The Bottom Line
Everyone is looking to you for the answers now.
Your actions will speak volumes.

In Detail
Everyone looks to you for the answers today, but that doesn't rattle you at all. You're one cool customer, and nothing (and more importantly no one) is going to get the better of you! Maybe it's healthy confidence or a bit of self-delusion ... whatever. The reason for your grace under pressure is irrelevant. What matters is that you'll be there for the people who need you, and your actions will say everything that needs to be said -- and quite eloquently to boot.
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Did a Analysis test send by Lane?
Quite cool but was random.. So is this me?

WHO YOU REALLY ARE?
You are a person who is willing to share.
Any friends that came along, you will accept and trust them completely.
What you want in your life is half fullfilled.
You are weak in your life and tends to be fragile.
You have low sex drive.
You have a few good friends in your life.
Your last relationship is not a good one and is not memorable to you.
Even when your partner is around you, you will flirt around with others.
You've got a low ego.
A humble personality is in you.
You get average bond with your friends.
Your partner is only average in your heart.
Your partner is a very homely and humble person.
You will go to your friends whenever you are met with problems.

I know the answers.

Enlisting 11thJuly06' into SCDF - The Lifesaving Force.

2006-07-09T22:30:00.000+08:00

Tomorrow (Dated: 10thJul06', Monday) will be my last day as a Civilian, n' i'll have to countdown two years to my ORD (Operation Ready Date).. Though i can't wait to move on in life into the next phrase - Real Working World/Cont'd my studies either/or but i must keep in mind to take one step at a time.

I've heard alot of different views n' comments, Pro's vs Con's of the SCDF.. But nothing *yet has able to shaken my faith n' determination of doing great to humanitarian of the things that i'm going to learn n' master.

Me: I've to make a choice of going either to the SCDF or SAF.. How?
Mom: Which one better? What's SCDF?
Me: The S'pore Civil Defence Force; simply put is to save/put out fire?
Mom: huh?? Fire dangerous!! Better don't go..
Me: Then you rather me take guns go shoot ppl?
Mom: Okok.. Then you better think twice n' wise before making the decision.
Me: Made. I rather go save someone's else life =P
Mom: ...

- Glitters of the night
I hear a calling as the whispers fall into the silent night
As i walk along the lights shine upon
Of a star so great glitter right into my eyes unborn

If you never try, you'll never know
Like an unpolish star shining across the globe
You can be, if you want to be

p/s: The future lies in your own hands

The greatest thing you ever learn, is to teach.

2006-07-07T04:13:00.000+08:00

It's not just another day that flash passed because the memories of what happen for the passed few months, weeks, days, hours ago seems fresh to me.. Or perhaps i have a vivid memories n' having reminiscence which flash at the back of my head... - Flashback.

On wednesday (Dated: 5thJul06')
i went to Changi Airport to fetch Chine Saw n' Josephine (My Poly's friend); they just came back from Thailand n' gladly - Back in one piece safely.. But before coming out of the checkpoint right at the spotcheck, Ah'Saw was found in possession of a 25cm knife (which was resemble a swissknife, but upon trigger the knife can flip-out).. The whole lot of us (Jos's Dad + 2sister [Jessica, Geraldine] + Me, Hanwei) - who went to recieve them really *sweat* for them as we waited about 2hrs for the officer to write a statement..

*That police officer recieved a call*
PO: Hello, Yes?
Phonecall: Got an Indian from another flight is carrying a sword!!
PO: HUH?? WT?? Be right there.

*Engaged phone* Toottt...*

PO - Ah'Saw: Ok, your "sword" small one.. We'll need to write a statement for this because you never declared but even if you did, will not get you through.. o.O
Ah'Saw: ...

lOl!! What a drama.. Waited from 9.30pm++ till near 1am before the issue is finally resolved..
We (Me, Saw, HW) took cab to 201 to chat while Jos's family head home.
Talked about our future, the past etc.

It's like infinate topic under the universal.
As there's bound to be "others" in another solar system..
Now who's to comment that "It's such a small world.."

Thurday (Dated: 6thJul06')
Went to TM NTUC to purchase the marinate, sauce n' some spices/herbs to prepare for Sat BBQ at Changi.. Went over to Nixon homey (Sec'School friend) n' prepared the marination n' guess what we added into one of the marination?
- Johnnie Walker Black Label Old Scotch Whisky.. lOl.

Can't wait till sat!! Celebrate Feng B'day though it's kinDa complicated of what's happening because it's like most of them are working, in camp etc.. i think i'm the only "free-lancer" around.. Haha. but nonetheless i'm having lotsa fun! Meeting Hen, nick tmr to settle the rest of the fresh food; Sat then purchase the dryfood/stuff then head over to Changi.. wOhoo!! =P

Fri (Dated: 7thJul06')
1) It's my 2ndSister B'day!!
2) Ah'Saw gg Tekong!! (*Gotta meet him to send him off~)
3) Pre-preparation for Feng B'day BBQ!!
4) Prepare my enlistment stuff!!

Geez~ KinDa feeling abit dizzy..
Goodnight everyone!! Takecare~

Tickle tickles again..

2006-07-05T15:39:00.000+08:00

Benson, you're an Angel!

Just like the haloed and winged guardians of good, you truly have a heart of gold, sweet Angel. Whenever there's a chance to pitch in, save the day or just make life easier for the people around you, you're the one for the job.You don't just jump in without planning — you use your angelic head to figure out how to do things right the first time, like only the most dependable goddesses can.

Whether brainstorming a new solution to a problem, planning a surprise party for your parents, or lending your friends a wing to cry on, you've got the right instincts, so follow them whenever you can. As natural as it is for you to take care of the people around you, don't forget to treat yourself right, too.

The best friendships, and loves, of a lifetime tend to blossom when you become your own guardian angel. So don't listen to those who say nice girls finish last. People have always seen you as a goddess of thoughtfulness and good intentions, and it hasn't slowed you down a bit. All in all, Angel, you've got it made with your glowing attitude and ability to see from on high. So get out there and change the world!

- Alas!
i can't believe i picked up the call from CMPB (Central Manpower Base) n' said
CMPB: Hi Mr Tan, i'm Mr Tan calling from CMPB
Me: Uh-huh~ o.O
CMPB: So do you wish to be enlisted into the Civil'Def in two weeks time?
Me: Hmm.. i was about to give CMPB a call.. er.. Anything?
Me:If not i have to wait until Oct for my enlistment to the SAF right?
CMPB: Yes, so when can you come down to CMPB to collect your enlistment letter?
Me: HUH? i thought will be send via mail?
CMPB: it'll be too late by then.
Me: Ok, anytime actually
CMPB: Good, please come down by today to collect your enlistment letter, thank you n' have a nice day..

*Engaged sound* Toottt...*

I know after i put down the phone, my whole life will change dramatically..
Thoughts fluttered through of how i'm gonna inform my work - Lifeguard, family, friends etc. as i confidently collected my enlistment letter at CMPB around 4pm+

What worst could happen i thought to myself..
*tear the side of the letter to open document*
1. You are hereby required under Section 10 of the Enlistment Act (Cap 93),
to report for enlistment
on: 11 JUL 2006 (TUE) AT 08:30am
to: SINGAPORE CIVIL DEFENCE FORCE (SCDF)

N' it's at Jalan Bahar?? Must take train to Boon Lay Interchange, change Tibs Bus service no. 172 into the camp.. o.O Haha.. But luckily i'm very independent so this kinda of "shocks" i still can sustain.. No worries!! i've packed my stuff n' got ready for my Service.

Well, of the why n' what not's let's just leave everything to fate.
Meeting Andrew at 6pm to collect my camp shirt from him.. long story.. (05Jul06) Perhaps i'll jog to school n' swim? Hmm..

Update again soon~
Takecare my friends.

Between Life's & Death

2006-06-30T13:48:00.000+08:00

*UPDATES*
Had a really good day to begin with, n' a load off my mind to end everything with after much consultation n' recommendation by many friends in which i took alot of time off to ask/read around n' try to finalise my decision of such an important step in which i would not want to step in too quickly in making a decision, or fall upon.

I did a 5-yrs plan months ago upon my final papers/edited upon graduation n' now that I open up the document again, so many things just seems to be happening n' my plans/goals are drawing nearer by the day. But i was told - "You never know what will happen next".. tsk tsk - nothing's foolproof. Just that we make it seems so.

Anyway, tough decision make us wise up?
Did quite some research on several related areas of the different vocation - Pro's VS Con's etc.
1) Related to my CCA's/Course of Study (IBT)
2) Within my context of learning more things with relate to 1)
3) My dad's approval means alot to me in which 1), 2) adds up to 3)

I really love my family.. No preference in order of My Dad, mom, granny, 2nd Sis, first sis n' her cutie pies (X3 - Sharon, Darren, Karen) - We Share/Dare/Care n' for a matter of fact i'm really contented in what i've achieved so far in life because of the valuable advice, trust, time etc invested in me which allows me to go even further of what's expected of me.

No obligation, stressed of any given to me when i'm in need.. Just supports.
N' for a matter of fact, within all my cousins me n' my sisters are consider the more "Sensible" people thanks to the upbringing through our parents n' of course some external influence due to - FRIENDS.

FRIENDS is really something amazing i can't live w/o.
N' for that i've amazing live through with my friend for the passed 20yrs n' many years to come.
Breakdown of my precious friends range from;
1) Kindergarden/Primary/Secondary
2) Polytechnics - Classmates/CCA's/Colleauges
3) Extended network

Seriously, i've never mentioned much about my life within this blog.
Now that i've consolidate into one lump is because i might not have the privilege of going online due to the major decision i'll be making. YES/NO - Straight-forward.

- Confidence Booster!! I AM & I WILL
I'm a "PRocess-Orientated" - PRO person; At times "Results-Driven"...
Everyone thinks i'm Prefect because i'm seemingly a HaPpy-Go-lucky person..
In fact i think i'm really lucky, because i'm happy/contented to have FRIENDS in my Life!
I'm able to socialize in which i'll be able to conquer any hardship.
- In this world there's no strangers, it's just friends you haven't met.

*PREVIOUS*
If there's anybody could help me..

The Central Manpower Base (CMPB) just called to ask whether i wanna be enlisted into the Civil Defence which in two weeks time i'll be enlisted... If not, i'll have to wait till Oct for my enlistment into the S'pore Armed Forces (SAF).. Argh!! First time in my life, i've face a dilemma in which i'm really stuck in this two-way street not knowing where to head from.. =/

Someone please helpPpp!! =/

Statement of truth

2006-06-29T14:51:00.000+08:00

- Statement of truth lies beneath
I do not wish to hide your whereabouts
Of the calls often you won't pick
Looking forward to yet another day
there is nothing much for me to say

Let the truth speaks for itself
as you distant away through the pack of lies you said
Used as tools taken as fool
through the cruel time so untrue
Taken for granted a sweet crew
making things seemingly foolproof

P/S: Do not make use of anyone especially when you try to act pathetic n' make ppl feel sympathetic which is so problematic when soft-hearted ppl finds it hard to reject although feeling lethargic of such acts but still respond to it... I'm so tired of all this!! Argh... Is this how kindness repays as things get outta hand when ppl used to making use of thy others, n' others get use n' used to it eventually...

A lil' thought a day, makes my day

2006-06-29T14:44:00.000+08:00

Courtesy goes a long way through a lil' gesture
N' as a lil' gestures make some way through politeness
Let things be priceless n' make my day'
It's ok, it's alright, to start from you n' continue

Take some time to smile cuz you never know what you might draw
For the power of a kindness can light up the whole world
So don't empty your promises n' be a fool
live your dreams n' make it true

Duo Delights

2006-06-29T14:28:00.000+08:00

- Duo Delights
Of such delights i could ever see
brought to me things I cherish
Two lovely beings believe
giving will bring in more than one could take in

Of such kindess residue within
with heartfelt thanks i sing
As nothing can exchange to repay
the things brought with unselfish thoughts filled in.

This post is for two really lovely couples (at age of 50-60+) - Angela n' Richard; whom i met at my workplace (SAFRA Tampines). Inevitably everytime they come to the pool they will bring along something for us, which i really appreciate the constant unselfish acts of kindness. N' for a matter of fact, i do admire them for maintaining their marriage till this age which makes me believe in everlasting love... (*at least for now)

P/S: with special thanks n' i wish all good health n' prosperous years ahead (^ ^,)

Coming from within the souls.

2006-06-28T04:56:00.000+08:00

When you're feeling blue all you have to do
Is to look n' call to, n' i'll be there when you need me to
No obligations though used as tools, use n' reused still useful

Child of all times angels from above,
Raised among the millons competing for the billions
No funds no fun suffer the destiny

Rich & poor upon a thin red line
Equality as some may enjoy the fun, while some enjoy the funds
Hunger at times you go, knowing it's food for the soul.

For all gamblers

2006-06-28T04:46:00.000+08:00

A moment of folly a rush for money
Sell your soul on your toes
Stack of money pumping hard

caught in situation so unpleasant
though life's in vain but spare the veins
Suicide may not be the route to heaven's way...

Standing on two feet on the ground
Thoughts of love ones so distant
Hold your pride, lose the prize
Carry on life towards tomorrow shine's

I will be.

2006-06-27T00:26:00.000+08:00

I will be your shoulder to cry, someone to rely
In times to come by, i will be the one you confine
of such lullaby hard to chance by.

We met as the melody chant thrice
of approval to be together we can't deny
if we want to, we need to, have to keep our faith kind
that love will continue to bear any hardship which will soon decline

In the many days and years to come, we'll share the blissful moments with our dear ones.
So many things to be done, within our own limitations no matter how hard we try...
Time will continue to run by, unknowningly through our youth we try
Lost in the nick of time we use to enjoy, remember to take everyday to rejoice! (^ ^,)

p/s: Love is all around

Thinking Heart... real heart.

2006-06-22T23:38:00.001+08:00

Good opportunities only strikes once, n' many atimes we fail to get hold of that precious moment that chances upon us. Uncallously, we think of too many things that fail to allow our heart to follow n' only to regret later when everything seems to tumble down when we ask ourself:"Why did i think so much=? 想太多了!"

On the other hand, it's subjective to follow our heart w/o harbouring thoughts of thinking carefully.. Because our heart is soft (*Soft-hearted), n' thinking can sometimes be hard (*Because in the ever-changing society you not only need to think, but to think hard in order for you to remain competitive n' stay in the "Game"), but the nature of both balance everything in equality. Bias at times we tend to follow one that best suits our mood based on the concurrent situation faced...

N' thinking back whilst following our heart, there's too many regrets whether worth mentioning, we'll end up in "SquareOne" as our thinking always try to mislead our heart that:"That's no regrets, n' shall move on as life goes on" - Practical thinking in the cruel reality.

Logically we love to think, n' as love comes from the heart by the fact that we think to live, just like our heart which beats in order to live;
in order to think.

Think about it.

p/s: Wishing all my friend good health n' may there be many heartful (*n' not harmful..) thoughts in the many years to come (^ ^,)

Time is money comes by..

2006-06-20T13:37:00.000+08:00

Time is money many can't buy
Thy who work, paid for their time
Hourly pass through as seconds tick us by

Day by night, rise n' shine
Tidal rises & fall but nobody's in control
Time plays a part n' you better know

Don't take advantage n' granted of,
For time that is precious it cannot be measured
Quality times that we enjoyed, the wait that's worth the while.

Fruit of labor we soon enjoy,
as time tick destiny closer to us.

The truth of light.

2006-06-17T11:15:00.000+08:00

"Ren bu wei ji, tian zhu ti mie"

Sometimes in life, we don't always get what we want or least expect, that we experience something affecting everyone in a good or bad way.. But it's the process that counts n' we learn through one way or another n' as wisdom grows with age, we become more careful with the people around us.

There's a barrier within ea. n' everyone of us when we first get to know strangers who turns into friend overnight, whom we confine over months, n' transform into soulmates transcend over through the lightyears.. but at times when times are bad, overnight friends can turn into enemy, over months, over years.. But thy who forgive will be forgiven.

- i truly believe the good will cont'd to do good's, n' the evil shall never triumph for the darkness can never cover the truth of light, as one glimpse of light can destroy the whole darkness.

Takecare my Dear friends~(^ ^,)

Untitled

2006-06-16T10:04:00.000+08:00

A post for the rain of thoughts

2006-06-11T04:06:00.000+08:00

Been raining in the late afternoon for the past few days, n' one week have swift pass since i started working as Lifeguard at TAMPINES SAFRA last Fri (2ndJune06').. Due to the rain n' not much/no people swimming, therefore thoughts rain randomly of my future in conjunction to the downpour for the past few days.. at times i slip, but most of the times i will be careful - taking a step at a time.

Just like life, living by the days?
Though i always plan ahead, but i realised we must take one step at a time n' be cautious not to slip outta' our mind of the things so important that at times we missed.

- Raindrops -
A drip a drop fills my thoughts
When will the sun shine over the top,
Rain passing by can't seems to stop
A drip a drop as it fills the crops.

A step at a time becareful don't fall!!
The wind is blowing at nautical knots
Getting wet means something's wrong
Run for shelter n' hit for cover
Getting drench may not be the best of all

Ha-chew!! sneeze n' you caught the cold
God bless you for there's medicine to go
Tell the truth there's nothing to lose
A drip a drop as the rain got you.

- Takecare my friend!!
Keep yourself warmth n' let the cold stay at bay~

Tickle tickles.

2006-06-06T01:25:00.000+08:00

Benson, your movie star double is Owen Wilson
A free spirit like you needs to be played by someone who knows what it's like to carve out his own niche. That's why Owen Wilson would be great for the part. Whether he's acting in memorable oddball roles like Hansel in Zoolander or co-writing offbeat scripts like Rushmore or The Royal Tenenbaums, Owen knows how to create his own arc to stardom in Hollywood.

Benson, you're a Collie!
No bones about it, you're a loyal, nurturing Collie. A sensitive breed, you're always approachable and very in tune with others' feelings — just like Lassie! Because of your empathetic nature, you tend to be the group psychologist to your circle of friends.

Nothing much..
Day passes with one thing in mind..
- Wednesday Graduation Ceremony
imagine all the familiar faces that will bring back much good'o memories..
Think i better hold myself back before anything flows out of me.. ='/

Nitenitey.

Gemini - Horoscope 020606

2006-06-02T22:47:00.000+08:00

Bottomline:
The actions of others are not under your control. Let them make their own choices.

In Details:
It's a wonderful feeling to share in the successes of loved ones and, conversely, it can be quite a trial to watch them go through troubled times. If a friend or partner is having a tough time of it, your urge to cheer them up or solve all their problems is admirable -- but your influence over their life is minimal. Respect their need for space and let them make their own decisions. As much as you'd like to help, there's no way you can. Just make sure you're there when they need you.

Speak my mind..
Sometimes i just can't believe it.. o.O
Takecare my friend, n' i'd be there when you need me.
Promised.

Change is the only Constant.

2006-06-01T15:17:00.000+08:00

Well, completed the puzzle (200piece) my friend brought for me.
The next challenge is 1000piece! n' i'll need to save up $100+

But for now, i gonna readup on the [Architecture@07] my friend brought for me at borders.. This book portray the future shapes of China n' Southeast Asia. Interesting! Related to my course of study, so i'm gonna digest every piece of information within this golden book which sparkles my creativity.

Total Pages: 265
Here i begin.

Indeed,
"Change is the only Constant"
Went to my best bud homey yesterday for Mahjong cum chit-chatting after dinner.
Did'nt really concentrate on the game as we were too engross in the topic n' issues arising of daily problems faced by one another.

Me: Hm.. We're not like aunties/uncles bitching here right? lOl. so many complaints..
Bud's: No!! We're bastarding!! *laughters~*

n' it went on n' on.. till 5am++ in the morning. Was kinda Haywired n' crapping nonsensical stuff.. Share cab n' reach home before 7am though i was still awake n' went online for a couple of minutes before i realise i was really going to "Knock-Off" - KO.

I actually wanted to upload the pictures i've taken at the ASHRAE AGM AY0607.
Can say it went well? Or i was just trying to console myself.. haha.
Really informal because after my Advisor left, the whole Lt38 is left with rowdy people! (^ ^,)
Had fun for another day.. taken lOtsa memories before i really really leave school n' who know's when i'll be dropping by TP again.. gonna miSs sch!! argh.. i hate myself.

In the above context, i've really noticed a tremendous changes in some/most of my friends. It's really saddening as i can only stand by the side n' watch, because i'm in no position to interfere in the problems they are facing. Living by the fact that we are surrounded by a world that revolve as we evolve..

Knowing the friends as of few years ago that you first met them, n' as of now is totally different.
The "One" that you once know changes from time to time.
Or perhaps because as time goes by, we get to know the person better (Inside out?) n' truly get to know the "One" that is within oneself.

Like myself, i can hear a calling from a distant shore.
A voice behind my back. It's strange, but i responded.
N' i found myself talking/thinking to myself.. (*Just like when i blog, ideas just flow..)

It's never too late or early,
the door is always open for the willing party.
If you believe you could, you can.

Distant shore.

2006-05-31T01:09:00.000+08:00

Haven't been able to blog as my 2nd Sis uses till late because she got work the very next day, then my turn to use because i'm *not working at the moment.. (Primary reason)

Pretty much not in the mood because alot of things has happen n' i just can't go w/o thinking with different perspective of why this n' that happens in order to maintain my level of positive n' mutual understanding between different parties involved. (Secondary reason)

Just did a tiCkle test (*send by one of my friends)
Benson, your true color is Red!
Your color is red, the color of racy sportscars, blushing cheeks, and luscious roses. Red symbolizes passion, romance, and love. So, since you're ruled by red, you probably trust your feelings more than your brain and tend to act spontaneously.

Cool, Red will be my lucky colour for now? Haha..
I'm going for an interview on wed (Dated: 31stMay06') at Safra, hopefully i'll be shortlisted as the part-time lifeguard in safra.. But sad to say i just went to Tampines Swimming Complex n' kinda regretted so my decision.

Safra (Tampines)
Pro's - Good location near to my house/school (TP), Good food n' etc.
Con's - Guy working environment?? Argh.. My friend tOld me Safra is normally post NS guys.. Okok, my dad swim there tOo! =P

Tampines Swimming Complex
Pro's - Really nice environment to work in with the "new facilities" n' of course meant for all ages! Near interchange, mrt (n' = lOtsa gOod food!)
Con's - Can't think of any for now.. but the lifeguard there seems kinda "dao".. zzz

But i'm all prepared for my interview, alongside with my "Portfolio" which shoulda be quite impressive ba? Plus my Public-Relation skills shouldn't be a problem at all.. n' i'll be going through a "physical test" which i'm not too such how it goes but i believe i'll be able to sail through smoothly although i'm not feeling too well at the moment. *Recovering.

I was informed last minute of the ASHRAE AGM AY0607 n' i need to prepare a "President stepping down speech!!" that gonna take some impromptu actions if i can think of any tomorrow.. =/

Surprising, i completed a 200piece Mickey Mouse Puzzle (my friend brought for me as b'day present) in 3hours!! Shocking n' i haven't have enough of fun+challenge that i'm gonna invest in a 1,000piece puzzle.. think will take weeks? but i'll not give up!! never!!
*cross-fingers* (- _____ -)
Enjoy the pictures.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y97/BenSonable/Initial.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y97/BenSonable/Almost.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y97/BenSonable/MickeyBody.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y97/BenSonable/Borders.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y97/BenSonable/Completed.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y97/BenSonable/Frame.jpg

Take everyday to enjoy the precious moments with love ones, n' may there be many haPpy days to come.

Schedule to follow closely:
Dated: 31stMay06'
10am - Report at Safra for Part-time lifeguard interview
<5pm - Go school Take AM Cert
5pm - Attend ASHRAE AGM AY0607 (Lt38)
8pm - Meet BIG4.inc for dinner, mahjong
9pm - Must-watCh! Channel8 show =P

Life goes on...

2006-05-27T01:09:00.000+08:00

Finally.

Over.

The Student Award Ceremony has yet successfully been held for another year. Awarded was the many hopeful, "rewarded" through the years in TP was thy many others whom didn't manage to get through the cruel "elimination" process of getting the supposeingly well-deserved awards.

But who are we to speak for ourself?
For we can't even hold a candle to compare the sacrfices many had made. In layman term we have to understand that we don't always get what we want, so be contented with what we have in order to continue to live on, our dreams.
For people who giveup easily, it'll become a dream on.

We live in reality.
Is that such things as dreams?
There is if we believe, n' hold on to our dreams.

n' inevitable we do ([S]leep, [E]at, [X]'ercise) n' think of the same thing (our problems..) over n' over again which seems to be neverending.. One thing follows by another.

That's why life is like a vicious cycle.
Of which resemble a circle that spell infinity..
Or is it a triangle? That sometimes you're caught within.

Apart from all our worries,
i'm glad that my friend Roy is discharge from the hospital n' speedy recovery? Get well soOn! There was really a strange feeling to call n' ask "how are you doing?" though u didn't inform anyone about your discharge, but it haPpened to be the day that i had to call you with that strange feeling which i really feel errie.. o.O

My BestFriend (B/F) passed away about 3yrs ago..
Was diagnosed with cancer when we were having the "Medical Checkup" before taking O's level. Time passed as most of us graduated n' went to JC's, poly etc.. But my bf really went through alot of ordeal till one day... one day before Chinese Lunar New Year eve where family get to have their reunion..

He passed away on that fateful day..
Which was exactly one month away from his b'day.
But the strange feeling/thing was that my H/P alarm sounded:"BF B'day!!"
i was really taken back by the alarm when news came about that he actually passed away around the same time that my alarm sounded..

Was it a distant call of the unknown?
Till today it remain a mystery of which i had no strength to carry on..
To carry on a question mark of why cancer toOk away my Best friend, a fine man.

I'll be strong.

Best wiShes.

2006-05-24T00:27:00.000+08:00

Decided to create a post based on the wishes n' greetings recieved
Thanks once again for all the presents n' thOts!
Appreciated with lOtsa love~(^ ^,)

[Extracted from Friendster Testimonial]
1st - Siew Ki
weet~someone's birthday's coming!!!

2nd - Vance
Hey in less than a few hours you will be one year older soooooooooooooooooooI'm here to sincerely wish you Happy B-day and may ya future be full of wonderful memories... ^_^PS: do take care of yaself and dun get food poisoning anymore it seems to me that u always fall sick on my b-day haha.

3rd - Melissa (FA's)
benson.......hAppy Birthday to u,,, hope u take care in army and all the best in everything you do.... have loads of fun on ur birthday... FA rocks..we will miss u always ......... mel

4th - Hui Ting
*Happy B'day Video Clip from YouTude*
Friendship is like a Garden, its beautiful when watered with LOVES, HUGS, TEARS & CHEERS. But it dries up if left untouched.. Once a Friends alway a friends 4ever.. Happy 20th BIrthday.. Hope u like the video..

5th - Kelvin
..............\/...............(- O)...,---ooO---(_)--------,.........................................HaPPy..............................BirThdAy..... .....To....................................U.................'--------------Ooo--'...........__/\__.............

*It's actually a cake, but i copy n' paste then become.. haha.. thanks anyway! =P

6th - Melissa (*Ms Lovely~)
To Melissa: Really love this testimonial.. thanks! (^ ^,)
It's morning you wake up it's true.
You're feeling older not new.
As you open your eyes feeling blue,
Bones are coming unglued.

As you reach for the sky thinking
Of eyes that you're still young and new.
The sun still shines at your back
Binds when standing up in your room.

Today's your birthday, What shall you do?
You need help cause you forgot so soon.
Walk in the park , put on some tunes.
Today's your birthday it came so soon!

Happy 20th Birthday, Benson! (=love,Melissa

7th - Teddy
hey! happy birthday benson!do take care of urself!sweet times!

8th - Lynn a.k.a GreenApple~
heysie..just thought I should drop by and send my wishes in here!!
:)Here's a lil piece of Lynn's mind:A birthday marks....
* the birth of a unique individual..
* a mother's pride.....
* a work of God's creation....

SMILEX.have the greatest birthday of ur life YET,
for there'll definitely be lots more coming!
I really do think there's so much more in stored for you and I know that you, for one, will by all means go forth and grasp hold of all life's to offer! :>

And.....just reeeallly wanna wish you best in all you put ur heart n soul to do^ *HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!^smilex...*

9th - Cui Hua
hello....hOpe that i'm not too late haha;)jUz wanna wish u a very happy birthday...hee...take care & best wishes for ur future endeavour.... =)

[Message recieved by ascending order]
1st - 1st Sister
Hope you like the celebration, present n' cake.

2nd - 2nd Sister
Happy birthday bro. ha ha enjoy ur special days happily ok.

3rd - Laneylogy
Aiya, was bout to message u.. Ok la jus send, anyway going 12soon. Happy 20th b'day!
No more teenage yrs le. Hope u enjoy yr day. Hee (^-^)

To lane: Thanks for the reminder.. =/

4th - Siyuen
Happy 20th birthday. Enjoy your last year of teenage. Hee. .

To SY: Ohh! Haven't 21 yet so got one more teenage year before i enter adulthood! YiPpie! =P
sixteen... seventeen... eighteen... nineteen.. twenty! argh.. n' 21's will be in a blink of eyes..

5th - Yi Xiang
Happy birthday to you!

6th - Kit Ping
Hey friend.. happy birthday to u..may ur coming yrs be filled with joy,laughter n' happines..takecare..

To KP: Haha.. the 2nd message you asked whether i remember you.. but of course! Seeya this sat or fri? for Yi Xiang B'day/Dinner on fri~ Cheers!

7th - Hui Xian
Happy 20th bday.
Lots of love fr, jose, meizhen, joy n' me.

To HX: At first i saw this message then thOt you all on "budget".. haha.. J.kz! (^ ^,)
Glad you secured a job at KKH so must jiayou!!

8th - Melissa (FA's)
Happy birthday to you. May all your dreams come true. Takecare. :-) Yesa. Enjoy your day kay.

9th - Ah'Mond a.k.a Desmond (Cousin)
Happy birthday to you..may all your wishes come true (",)

10th - June
Happy birthday! May all your dreams n' wishes come true. see ya around. takecare.

11th - Daniel
Yoyo.. Hapi bdae.. Hee.. Tk cre n haf fun 2dae.. Hee. Cheers.. =D

12th - Hui Ting'ls
p/s: Picture/imagine a Teddy bear lighting up a candle/bomb - #Boom!# HAPPY BIRTHDAY - Burnt Bear

13th - Elaine (
Happy birthday to u and may all ur dreams and wishes come true.

14th - Hazel
Hello.. :) Happy birthday.. May all wishes come true n stay happy 4ever..

15th - Andrew
Is it your birthday today? Happy Birthday!

16th - Chow Soon
Hey... Happy bday man! Enjoy your day!

17th - Terry
Heyhey, Happy birthday to you. Sorry for the late greetings.
Enjoy your day ^_^

18th - Desmond Chong (Sec's Friend)
Hey dude. Happy birthday to you =)

19th - Jeremy Quah (Sec's Friend)
Yo jiang, Kinda late..but..HAPPY BDAY..heh..you enjoy your day..
be seeing you soon.. so buffet.. this sat

20th - Lane
*some initial message* - Your birthday over soon.. swt dreams..

Prefect 20. (^ ^,)

My Presentation - My Polytechnic Life.

2006-05-22T00:44:00.000+08:00

Slide 1
Good morning Ladies n’ Gentlemen,
(Many of you here who are going to-be young adults, n’ preparing for their exams in the months to come)

It’s my honor n’ great pleasure to share with you about my polytechnic life, which has definitely made an impact on me undergoing through an enriching campus lifestyle that has change my perspective of education.

I need your active participant as I go through this presentation so as to keep us engage n’ prizes will be given along the way.
Pretty much rewarding right,Now I’m going to conduct a simple demonstration of your responsiveness.If I say Ok, you say Alright.
Ok? Alright? Left? Right? Up? Down? – Always think out of the Box. =P

Without further ado, I would like to take you on a journey through the PowerPoint presentation in which I’ve prepared in order to create a verbal n’ visual effect upon you.

Well, as the saying goes:
Hear n’ forget, See n’ remember… Do N’ you’ll understand. So do your Homework Ok? Alright n’ do it the right way.

Slide 2 “Young, Bold, and Caring”
If you have come across TP, n’ taken notice of the sculpture, "Young, Bold and Caring", which reflects the colorful and dynamic campus life that students get to experience at TP.

Indeed.
I believe many of the individuals here have come across this in Coral itself, n’ possess of such attributes – “Young, Bold and Caring”, that will ensure you’ll go a long way in life all the way to the top.

This is the central hub of TP, which is known as the Plaza where many of the activities is held day n’ night.

Slide 3 – Central hub
Well, we have five schools in TP.
Can anyone come up n’ tell me the five schools and any one of the course you know of n’ wish to pursue. Prizes will be given =P

This is our fountain Park where maybe you might just find your inspirations there, or can simply just go for a breather-taker.

Slide 4 (*Magazine slide)
At this point of time, many of you may be wondering what’s the difference of enrolling into the different institution, JC’s (Pre-U), Polytechnics n’ even ITE’s that will prepare you to go into the real working world in the near future.
In my own opinion, polytechnic allows individuals to go out of the textbook context n’ explore campus life to another level, with a different meaning of education.

N’ many of our Alumni’s who went beyond textbook has definitely gained the upper edge alongside with meaningful rewards.

This magazine was given out during the TP Open House this year, exclusively for O’s level students. Saw anyone familiar? N’ you happen to know why he chose TP?

Over here, we have Edwin Tan whom graduated two years ago from CSS.Because he choose to Engineer his Future with the Best Polytechnic in the East =P

Slide 4 – News of Alumni’s
We also have,
Dharni –
One of the best beat-boxer in S’pore, any other Beat-boxer in Coral?
Glenn Ng n’ Samson Lam – Formed their own band, any other who wishes to form their own band in S’pore, n’ also wish to join the Super Band?
Nixon Low – future Chef whom Interviewed by Straits Time; Lifestyles
Anyone whom dreams to be the next top chef in one of the renowned places? He Graduated from TP this AY, with a Dip in Hospitality n’ Tourism Management.

I’ve also graduated from TP this AY, with a Dip in Intelligent Building Technology.

*Hey… we deserve some applauds*?
What I can tell you is that it’s not easy to go through the three long, awaited years before graduation… but trust me time flies as the next thing you know that you’ll be sitting for your exams, get your results, n’ have to choose the next step in life upon graduating from Coral. But it’s not that too hard if you put in that extra effort to go that extra mile.

Getting back onto track for my Polytechnic Life setting apart the other Alumni’s, I was actually the Vice-Captain of TP’Lifesaving Team n’ we had the opportunities to represent TP n’ compete against other varsity, n’ we manage to claim many medals alongside with the Overall Champion title.

I was also invited to attend a Press Conference held at the S’pore Power Building with regards to the Clean & Green Week held last year which they had a multi-million project in mind as reported.

In the same AY, I was also the President of my own course interest group, but have already stepped down n’ let the new blood continue the legacy.

The best of all is that I can get to experience different type of team n’ leadership bonding, friendship, meeting up with people from different level which I truly enjoy this kind of interaction while trying to built up my profile that have go a long way.

I was awarded the Letter Of Appreciation during the Annual General Meeting 2005 of the S’pore Lifesaving Society for the service n’ rescue during the year.

One day many of you here will be leaders,
Always remember to lead by example you must let people respect who you are, but not as of position. For your efforts will be recognized, n’ people will work with you

This picture of my Lifesaving Team is taken together with the Principal of TP (there in white), but not many students will have the chance to see him, which is really our blessing to have the chance to interact with him n’ fulfilled our promises of acclaiming the success for our Lifesaving Team.

This coming Thursday I’ll be attending the Student Award Ceremony, n’ the Principal is the one who had the final words to award our Lifesaving Team as “Team of the Year” amongst the 20 over other sports team.

I’ll also be awarded the CCA Merit Award.
Like I told you, you will get to experience the fruit of labor which is of success if you put in the extra effort n’ go that extra mile.

These awards will definitely be one of my best B’day presents. I’m a May Baby =P Can I have a show of hands of May Babies? Well, always remember everyday is worth a celebration. =P

Slide 5 – Opportunities is everywhere
N’ indeed opportunities are everywhere.

Always aim for the sky, for if you fail u can still reach for the clouds.
It’s how you make full use of it that matters, because you have a choice.
So set your priorities right.

Coming right up, I would like to show you two video clips in which was broadcast over TV-Mobile last year during Dec before the TP Open House 2006 held in Jan to publicize on the best Polytechnic in the East, with our Alumni’s Dharni on the first clip, and me on the second which depict the vibrant Poly life you can experience through TP.

These two clips will sum up about “My Polytechnic Life”.

Thanks you all for your patient n’ attention, n’ may all of you enjoy your fruit of labor in time to come, n’ experience your education to the fullest!

Best wishes,
Tan Jun Jiang, Benson

Love Friday's! (^ ^,)

2006-05-19T23:20:00.000+08:00

Lurve friday because Saturday n' Sun follows..
Everyday is worth a celebration, n' what's monDay blues man?
Never experience that before but ohh well... sOoner or later?

Perhaps is like when my fri bOok out on Fri, return to camp on Sun n' then Mon starts training again... But i lurve training! wEll, must train ourselves physically n' be mentally prepare for different type of warfare! n' of course the Welfare comes along~ =P

Recieved the letter from SAA; First letter i opened
~ CCA Merit Award (Sport's - Lifesaving)

2nd Letter i opened... [*Heart pumping furiously]
~ Team of the Year (Sport's - Lifesaving)

O man.. I really didn't expeCt to get the "Team of the Year" because of other several other stronger Team whiCh seriously stand a chance against us.. Not sure why i was feeling sad.
Last year during the final elimination between Archery n' my team, we did not manage to get the "TOTY" n' it was really kinDa hard to take it... But sportsmenship is within our blOod...

Gotta give that basic respect.

So this year we got it, many special thanks for all the hard wOrk n' extra effort to the individuals whiCh enable us to go the extra mile n' created muCh publicity for our Team.
I believe many other Sport's Team will cont'd to do the Senior Proud by maintaining n' aChieving greater heights - "Champion 2006!" - n' all the Sport's teams will surface.

I can see the passion within their heart n' soul when i was facilitating the SLTC (Student Leadership Training Camp) with so many motivated Sport's people. They have the discipline, leadership qualities, n' i believe the faith in which will enable them cont'd to serve their sports n' live their dreams. One day, their efforts will be recognized at different level..

Invitational, National, International.. All the best!
- A good leader is also a good follower.

Still praying hard to recieve another letter from SAA (Student n' Alumni's Affair)
~ Scholarship

Hope i'm not just dreaming.. Ok.. perhaps i am.. (z_Z)zz..
Going out to sea with KBL's members for BIG GAME!
I enjoy my time with them... But i just hope that they can sMoke less.. Okok. Don't smOke!!
How i wiSh they can hear how i feel, it's for goodwill sake that we make this wOrld a better place to live in... Everyone knows the con's, but why they dOn't bother? Slowly killing your friends..

- One day i believe if there's justice, it'll be a chargeable offense of indirect Suicide/murder.
It's a crime to commit suicide right!! But why.. Why smOking is not banned when you can see the butt head all over the floor.. n' Bubble/chewing gum was banned because? Was it because the person who set the law got into a "sticky" situation that s/he hates the B/C gum till the extent of setting the law to ban it.

Well, somehow or rather in my own opinion is because of money which is the root of evil!!
The continously rising price of cigarette = earn more money = globalization = global warming = more health related problem = waste more money = rising living expense.

Did many of the voters (who smOkes) whom complaint abOut this n' that during the campaign of S'pore Election 2006 rise a brow on this issues? Neither did any of the parties because they know they'll lose the vote.

An of a matter of fact, smoker smOke even during the live filming of uncle n' aunties at the coffeeshop.. which i believe through the media as of broadcast to the citizens of S'poreans n' foreigner created a bad image.. a bad bad image.. =/

Okok.. enough of the complaints whiCh in my life first time i'm being so pessimistic about things! Always lOok on the bright side of life~ =P

Schedules to follow:
20thMay06' (Sat): Boat fishing with KBL's (10pax)
21stMay06' (Sun): Morning Soccer, Aftn Buffet, Night Family Dinner Gathering
22ndMay06' (Mon): Presentation for my Seconday School as an Alumni's (My Polytechnic Life)
23rdMay06' (Tues): No more teen... Sixteen.. Seventeen, Eighteen, Nineteen, Twenty!! X/
24thMay06' (Wed): Student Award Ceremony (Rehearsal, 6.20pm AudiOne)
25thMay06' (Thurs): Student Award Ceremony (Actual, 2.30pm Registration AudiOne)

June Holidays? Hahaa..
No way man!! Gotta go secure a job n' confirm my Army enlistment date so i can,
Plan my work, n' wOrk my plan.

Choice of Jobs in Mind in accordance to preferance:
1) Lifeguard ($6-10/hr); Kill brain cells..
2) Sales (Varies)
3) Service ($5-7/hr)
4) Freelance/Slack (-$20/day); my estimated spending per day? lOl..

Seriously, if i were to become a lifeguard which i'll revise my Lifesaving n' first aid skill n' revise the revised SLSS (S'pore Lifesaving Society) Manual to see whether there's an area of improvisation so as to contribute to the SLSS.

Was invited to the SLSS AGM (Annual General Meeting) to recieve a "Letter of Appreciation" of saving someone.. n' they mentioned things about the manual n' suCh which i really gain an upper edge of the updates/changes from there..

Sales can earn up to $20/hr or more which will be real cOol~ sinCe talking is one of my best asset, have to convince myself first before going into sales as it'll definately be challenging but not everyone can take the rejection.. Can i still take it? =/

Going into service is Easy, not as challenging to me in own point of view..
Perhaps i can be PRO/HR? Yeah man. Nothing's impossible.

The last point will definately be a No-no!!
- Need to cont'd/start saving money for my future.. Studies, Family. Did i miSs out anything?
That's the basic ba.. n' shall wOrk other things from there =P

p/s: Perhaps i should invest in one Pro-Cam first... Facet of memories never ends.
Goodnight to everyone n' sweetdreams! (z_Z)zzz...

Life's a...

2006-05-15T18:49:00.000+08:00

Life's a dream we're living in
Can't put a stop once we begin
We hear a calling will we respond?

Of a journey to a distant shore

The end of everything sparkles a new beginning
Just like when you wake up to the morning call
You find yourself in another brand new day

It's the nature of call that you respond to
but you can't afford to snore it off
Awake you are can't sleep no more
Off to work a daily routine...

To be cont'd...
*Going for dinner with parents. (^ ^,)

HaPpy Mother's Day!! (^ ^,)

2006-05-14T01:51:00.000+08:00

To all Mother's, going-to-be, yet-to-be etc.

WiShing all Good health n' luCk for everything! =P
Of all great riChes, nothing beats being a Mom!
(*For all Daddy's, wait for your day... if mom dOn't *give, there's nth you can do.)

i mean give birth!! haha..
Based on theoretical equations,
Woman + man = Girl/boy (either, or, both)

So Mother's day which falls on 14thMay comes before Father's day is based on the custom of "Ladies First?" Well, i'll find out more... But it's definately worth a celebration.

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Hey, give your mom a hug n' let them feel how special they are by the fact they are.
Goodnight n' swEetdreams =P

A brand new week sparkles a whOle lot of life for me..

2006-05-09T00:02:00.000+08:00

Today, Dated: 8thMay06' (Monday)...
I met Jeremy Lim (*Whom is one of the best person i've met with positive mindset!) for a swim today at 11am but he tOld me he was running late, which happened to be real late... Came about an 1hr15mins later n' luCkily i wasn't the old me (*long long time ago) who'll be paranoid even if you didn't return my message in the nick of time before my thoughts start to run wild.

N' perhaps i'm still thinking tOo much, just that my action is not as implusive as my thoughts... Walk to schoOl again (*seemingly becoming my habit), n' while waited for Jeremy, i walked the Bedok reservoir before coming back to the swimming pool for a dip, n' of course... Swim! =P

Well well, meeting Jeremy at 11am tomorrow again for another round of swimming (*gueSs he can't get enough of the swim toDay!! n' the weather is real good) n' perhaps he shall master the making of the "Jumping Clay" in which i'm really surprised by what i've made based on my imagination n' creativity sparkled by the surrounding...

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Speaking of which, i've started to take alot more notice about the surrounding environment n' kind of addicted to be looking all over aimlessly... my thoughts randomly tells me about this n' that.
Like taking a "pictureshot" everytime i blink my eyes
"Chit-kit!" Chit-kit!" (*just like a robot feeding information n' processing the thoughts...)

I think i'm mildly hyperaCtive, n' the fact being i'm try to mediate at times n' go zzz just to calm my overall state of mental alertless... Meditation was once of the remedy one of my fave lecturer recommended to me in order for me to calm myself down n' focus on what i'm actually doing, rather than to be always on the toes...

- Nobody knows what the future may bring...
Recently, i've been hearing much of this sentence partly due to the General Election (GE) that had just ended (*like finally) a few days ago... Indeed, nobody knows what the future may bring! n' the fact is that it'll be disastrous if any of the human being due to psy·chic power or whatsoever can foresee the future... The unforeseen circumstances...
i cannot imagine...

But i do know myself well, n' to plan ahead is probably one of the best solution just to get myself ready to execute my plans... A plan is a plan, until action is taken.

This whOle new week is the Examination for my Secondary School (*as far as i know) n' next week i'll be going back to represent the Alumni's to talk about my polylife, but i really not sure what "crap" as most ppl will think i'll be saying, therefore i've prepared few videos to further create a visual effect of what i'm going to add-on... One of the video featuring CCA's as a way of life in-campus actually includes a small interview with me!! cOol~ showcasting my CCA (*Lifesaving) n' it's really kind of strange to see myself talking in the clip, n' the fact being this video was broadcast on TV-Mobile during Dec05' to promote TP.. =O

- Business... As the rough keep coming, the tough get going!
Made a trip to Sim Lim Square just to check out the prize for CD-RW drive but in the end i got myself a CD-RW + DVD Rom d: for $51... My friend (Chengyou) brought a CD-RW d: for $32... Although one of my dear friend (Chowsoon) recommended me the shop he once worked during his SIP days, the prices was almost 10-15% higher... So as we walked on to the other shops n' there was this mode of ?

Does a difference in price really makes a different for the type of service we get?

Indirectly, based on my own opinion... Yes.
By selling at a higher price, in order to clinch the sales you have to smile a lil' harder to please your customer to buy from you based on the PR's s/he is trying to build with you, by profiling.

On the other hand, by selling cheaper will although create a certain competition among the various shops... but perhaps they're earning by the margin so there's not much need to "entertain" the customer..
n' the mentality is "Take it, or leave it"... =/

Hmm... Good issue to bring up based on the General Election.

- PAP
Mark-up prices (Globalization? Perhaps that is just one of the many reasons) as seen by many of us, whom the opposition parties is trying to emphasize...

- Opposition Party
Trying to "fight" literally for a First/World Class government whilst offering the citizen a lower cost of living alternative but as seen by the PAP to be impossible to realize what the opposition parties has offered.

N' the way (*Few cases that was mentioned in the news with regards to the slander n' allegation made by the SDA, n' also the "forgetful act" of WP's candidate) the opposition carried themselves just prove to be ironic of what they mentioned to upgrade to be of a "Higher Class"... At least act? n' i think PAP did a good job.

PAP on one hand felt that WP's party is trying to coverup the whole incident which just might prove to be a big issue!! n' WP's on the other hand felt that it was just a small issue, so on behalf of "whoever" they apologiez n' move on to the "Real Topic" for the General Election.

To move on as mentioned by WP's, which sounds like the PAP whilst calling them old grumpy nannies whom tries to make a mountain out of a molehill... Well, i guess WP's have to admit to fate n' let PAP on behalf of S'pore future, to make n' shape a better future for Singaporeans to move on, united as one.

- Zzz
I got a dream to catch... Guess that's the end of my part of story for S'pore General Election 2006.
United as one, moving on together into the future!! =P

ILOVEEVERYONE!
Goodnight n' Sweetdreams.

My CCA's... XP ;X =/ =) (Xi, nu, ai, le)

2006-05-04T10:21:00.000+08:00

- Lifesaving (Retired Vice-Captain but still on-going...)
I've more or less graduated from Temasek Polytechnic (*Officially on 7thJune06' once i attend the Graduand Ceremony & recieve the Diploma in Intelligent Building Technology, IBT)

But i'm already beginning to miss sch(oO,)L so much that i ran to sChool yesterday evening n' to swim. The CCA's recruitment drive was last week n' yesterday was the "Time-trial" n' of course i got to meet the Freshies in quantity n' with *Quality... P.O.W.E.R!

Then i walked home with muCh thoughts fluttering within my mind...
"I'm definately sure the spirit of our sport's (SwimTeam n' Lifesaving) will cont'd to live the legend n' be on the "Champion2006 - Team Temasek" once again!" =P

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- Taekwondo (TKD) (Resuming TKD, Sat Class)
Suddenly, my legs n' hands began to itch (*literally...) n' i started to do some stretching... Really miss the times when i had training with the TKD students at P.ris opp. Elias Mall. Due to the fact for my Lifesaving n' within school activities that i had to stop training every Sat.

- Swim: Mon,Wed,Fri (Alt' day)
- TKD: Sat
- Soccer: Sunday

Used to be training at this insane manner until my body n' mind finally broke down that i've to submit to fate (*Train at least 3times/week which was to swim on alt day but clashes with my Sat TKD if i were to rest)...

It was a focus that i had to concentrate n' prioritize where i really want to advance at this point of time, so i decided to drop TKD for a while in which my friend (*Clement) who was taking the class alongside with me was kind of =/ as somehow i felt that way too.

God Bless You for the time n' effort you put into cont'd training our Juniors! =P I'm beginning to itch all over again so i'll be returning to my position once i've settled things in school, n' i really can't wait(^ ^!) Cheers!!

Currently, i'm having an idea to propose into cultivating n' developing different style of training methods (*Body, mind n' soul) but guess the concept is not much established n' readily accept by many as the focus of S'pore TKD Ferderation is more to Martial Sport's rather than arts.

The emphasis on Sparring n' Pattern for competition is highly regarded in S'pore, a competitive environment such that traditions are giving way to development...

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- ASHRAE Club (IBT Student Interest Group, Retired President)
More or less handover the tasks to the new elected Committee's of which mentoring the President (Elaine) n' V.P (Marriane) for the upcoming events just brings back good old memories when i was running for ASHRAE club as the President, on the other hand Vice-Captain of Lifesaving, Asst Treasurer as Coral Alumni Committee's n' trying to maintain a balance in my studies...

Guess the legacy cont'd...
Best wiShes for ASHRAE Club!! =P

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- Coral Alumni Committee's (Honorary Asst. Treasurer)
Recieved a message earlier this morning (7a.m+) by Mrs Vicki Koh (whom is our bridge to our School) to request a talk by me about my polytechnic life to the graduating students.

It's my honour! But i told her it'll be abit dry if only talk about poly, n' if possible to get Ex'Coral JC's and/or Uni student so it'll be a more open topic if the students have any enquiries about any of the educational path that they would actually like to take.

Previously, i was invited to attend an interview conducted by the MOE (Ministry of Education) with regards to the Alumni's but i have already booked an oversea trip so i had to give it a missed... Good things only comes once! =/

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- KBL's inc. (President by chance, nominated by luck)
Below are my fanatic fishing Kaki's whom in times of really, bored, low tide situation thinks of all sort of ideas n' by a stroke of ingenius thought that strike us to come out with KBL's inc. to keep the "Fishing is in our blood" flowing, n' live to fish another day...

Status: Active Members
Presi' Masta - Tan Jun Jiang, Benson
Tida' Masta - Wong Chine Saw, dotc_Ivtec
Jigga' Masta - Han Wei, Wei Ge
Casta' Masta - Benny Fong, Cannon

All parties have to honor the position of their official post till the next election of the elected nominees, and thereof no intention of personal gain and/or loss liable under the KBL's inc. to undertake any responsibilities that might arise through the activities conducted.

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- BIG4.inc
A group of clique whom cherish every moments spend together, living in each other thoughts n' action to make this world a better place to live in.

Motto's: To embrace things with open arms, n' think with an open mind.

Co-founder by: The Men's behind the Almighty Women's!
Benson Tan JunJiang - Classified Highly Confidential
BoB Lim Sheng Feng - Dee siao
Henry Lim Zhi Xiang - Angel
Nixon Low Ni Sheng - Karene
Er Chow Soon, DD - Hazel Kung

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Contact Benson: bension003@yahoo.com

- One life, live it to the fullest n' unleash the potential within thyself.
Cheers n' hope we'll all have many haPpy days in the years to come.

Dedicated post to make your day better...

2006-05-04T00:09:00.000+08:00

Monty Python - Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life Lyrics

Some things in life are bad,
They can really make you mad,
Other things just make you swear and curse.
When you're chewing on life's gristle
Don't grumble, give a whistle.
And this'll help things turn out for the best.
And....

Always look on the bright side of life, (whistle)
Always look on the bright side of life, (whistle)
If life seems jolly rotten,
There's something you've forgotten,
And that's to laugh and smile and dance and sing.
When you're feeling in the dumps,
Don't be silly chumps.
Just purse your lips and whistle, that's the thing.
And...

Always look on the bright side of life. (Whistle)
Come on...
Always look on the bright side of life...
For life is quite absurd,
And death's the final word,
You must always face the curtain with a bow.
Forget about your sin,
Give the audience a grin,
Enjoy it - it's your last chance anyhow.

So always look on the bright side of death,
Just before you draw your terminal breath,
Life's a piece of shit,
When you look at it,
Life's a laugh and death's a joke, it's true.
You'll see it's all a show,
Keep 'em laughing as you go.
Just remember that the last laugh is on you.

And always look on the bright side of life,
Always look on the right side of life,
Come on guys, cheer up.
Always look on the bright side of life.
Worse things happen at sea, you know.
Always look on the bright side of life.

I mean - what have you got to lose?
You know, you come from nothing,
you're going back to nothing.
What have you lost? Nothing!
(fade...)

PS: sometimes song lyrics just makes so much sense... All in a day's work...

From the bottom of my <3

2006-04-26T23:57:00.000+08:00

ENGINE Week Zero Orientation Reflection

Quote of the Day: Power is nothing without absolute control.

First of all, I would like to express my greatest gratitude and special thanks to those who actually nominated me to be part of this Week Zero Orientation (WZO) Main Committee, and the chance to perform my potential of what I’m given to the fullest.

We are all leaders from various clubs (TP Internal/External clubs) coming from all different walks of life. As of such, everyone is equipped but has a different style of leadership, either democratic or autocratic at times.

At the crucial moment with less than few months, weeks, days of preparation right after the main examinations, everyone stepped up to their own Main committee’s department and take responsibilities and charge of the role given to us, I’ve already felt the synergy that is within each of us.

Although each individual department had quite a hard time trying to keep up with meetings (Main/sub Committee’s, Lecturers Meetings) due to our own commitments in and out of school, be it due to personal, work, or otherwise known of. I’m really glad that we’ve been able to follow-up with the minutes and updates that kept coming.

The force is within each of us, and we can feel it truly.

Like most organizing committee’s, the initial process will somehow always be rather harder as everyone have different point of view, and opinions for the event. As the dates draws nearer, everyone having different sense of urgency could feel that we are all working towards the same objectives and a common goal which bring out a certain urge to achieve and accomplish what is given to us, and to prove to everyone what each of us is made of.

Each individual departments taking a step at a time, begins to surface and the importance of each others is felt, of which contribute to a major factor to the success of the WZO.

Human are simply complicated.

At times that we assume this and that, and when things doesn’t goes the way we wanted, the human nature tries to think of reasons to blame everyone else but ourselves. Well, if everyone could assume everything, then we’ll all be fortune-teller!

On a lighter note, we must be optimistic enough at times to take responsibilities or blames and solve the concurrent problem which is critical to prevent further complications of matters of which might jeopardize the event.

Although most humans will just take the chance and try to run away from the problem than to face the music, but it’s how the other committee’s stand more united together hands in hand, shoulder to shoulder to go through the crisis.

I’m sure through this period of time that we have been working together closely for the WZO which I shall call it short and sweet, we have experience different type of challenges and of which had a different impact on each of us. Sometimes we as leaders with more responsibilities on our shoulder, we take things in our own stride and swallow any hardship that we may have to face.

But it’s still as the old saying goes: 吃的苦中苦，仿围人上人.
(“The more hardship we take, the stronger we become standing tall among the rest.”)

I’m really honored to tell most of the WZO Main Committee’s that
WE DID IT!

Although along the way of whichever and whatever problems we faced, we’ve survived.Some people may think that we are M.A.D, but I told them we’re just…

Making A Different.

Thanks & Regards,
Tan Jun Jiang,Benson
ENG Week Zero - FOC
FA’s Main-Committee

- One life, live it.

PS: A million thanks for everything… & all the best for our future endeavors!

Peace..

2006-04-17T02:38:00.000+08:00

I got Peace by the river, I've got Joy everflowing
n' I've got Love everlasting in my soul!

The Sport's Leadership Training Camp (SLTC; 11th-12thApril06') was a success! n' i'm really haPpy to see all the leaders from different sports coming together for this camp.

- A good leader, is also a good follower.

A picture paints a thousand words. =P

But, i wOkeup in a bad bad dream in tears.. (13thApril06')
n' yet to find that the bad dream was tOo real to be true.. n' yet it did till news came.
One of my fave Sec-School teacher passed away.

Cancer already toOk away two of my beloved but i could only watch..
Well, i can't explain why i could control my feelings this time round when i attended the wake but perhaps i've already bowed to fate when my best friend was "taken away".

Well, i just returned from Pulau.Aur..
Had a fall when i was boarding the boat.. (2am++ in M'sia - Mersing Jetty)
i landed flat on my knees (ouCh!) it hurts so badly but not as bad as what i was feeling when i attended my teacher wake.. n' i told myself to get back on my feet!

I found a seat to settle down n' examine my wounds..
My personally 1st-aid kit really came into good use as i "attended myself" though i was really sleeping due to the faCt it was coming to 3am in the morning.

I can feel the pain, n' it was good.
At least i know i'm still alive, n' i'm still human afterall..
Reach Pulau.Aur after a 3hr boat ride n' i told myself to be more alert n' careful!
But i can feel that my legs are also giving way.. (*if you haPpen to fall on your knees before, you might uds exactly how i'm feeling at that point of time on a rocking boat) ='/

I'm strong, but it's all in the mind.
- Muscle is nothing but a physical matter made up of the mind.

16thApril06' (5pm+_)
For the 3D2N i really did'nt enjoy myself much..
Was it suppose to be a getaway? or somewhere i can really search myself n' recollect my thoughts of what has happened, n' what's next..
Can't keep my feelings to myself so i just shouted my lungs out on my boat ride baCk n' hopefully the words can be filled by itself.. ARGH!!!

Here i'm baCk in S'pore..
n' i really can't believe things are still lying here waiting for me to take the initiative (in which i'm really getting bored;because its of no more challenge to me) but guess what.. i still have to do it.
It's really bad, n' i can't say it out but to type it prove that it's really bad.

Sometimes people ask why, i tell them why not.
If things ain't moving, move it.
Guess i shall be the mover n' shaker once again but i'm siCk of it already.
I'm disgusted by why there are always this sort of ppl that's trying to test your limit, n' piss you off.. But coming to think of it on the brighter side, why not show them what i'm made of.

Good luCk n' may there be many haPpy days in years to come.
Be strong, be will'ed n' the force will be with you..

All in a Day's wOrk =/

2006-03-31T03:37:00.000+08:00

As far as i know humans is complicated,
n' men will never uds women..
But i really don't know what is happening to me..

Perhaps got hit on the nail by some of my friends/lecturer etc that i should always stand my ground n' don't be tOo helpful in a sense that i get ridden on n' taken for granted.

But to me, the credits doesn't matter..
As long as i'm learning n' everyone have eyes to see me that i'll accomplish what i'm doing, n' do it in order to be successful in years to comes.

Handling all sorts of people really takes a lot of experience..
Not missing out the sour, bitter feelings that may be endorse within you may cause you to be paranoid.. frantic.. or.. oOps. think i better maintain a positive mindset before anything really happens.. Keep your cOol!

WARNING!
Overdosage will cause unforeseen circumstances in which you must really take care of yourself not to get tOo agitated/jealous etc. over someone or whatsoever.

My portfolio is just beside me waiting for me to slot in new cert's although i've already sort out the other cert's.. But i ran out of the folder to slip in my certs! Argh..
Life is all about paper? Or otherwise proven..

In the end, you'll still be ask of your resume, portfolio etc.
It matters. Does it? Of course.
It plays a part.

That's why life is not "all" about paper..
That's is just the beginning, n' what follows is another beginning.
THE END.?. Sparkles another new beginning..

My tears started flowing for no reason ='/
think i'M tOo tired to control my tears gland
but i'll survive thru' the night..
It's just another night! For it's all in a days' work.

LoOking forward for Week Zero ENG - Freshmen Orientation Camp because.. i'll increase my publicity! Gonna cheer n' shout my lungs out!

Reminder for major upcoming events date:
What's installed for me(^^?)

31stMar06'
FA's Meeting for extensive cheering Session! (Warmup)
1stApril06'
Main Meet Sub-comm Day!
7th-8thApril
ENGenius Training Camp! (ETC)
11th-12thApril06'
Student Leader Training Camp (SLTC)
13th-16thApril06'
Pulau AUR HERE I COME AGAIN!
19th-21stApril06'
Week Zero ENG - FOC!

(- ______ -)
i love ENG, always.

Run for life.

2006-03-22T11:48:00.000+08:00

Well, yesterday out of sudden i went running/jogging @ Bedok Reservoir.
Then i went to swim abt 2km @ pool.. Haha.. think i'M improving but right now it's just self-training to better prepare myself when i enter the army..

Last tiMe, i used to run (*out of a sudden) when i'm sad..
Well.. this tiMe round no exemption but i'm not really sure what i'm sad of though i'm always 'trying' to maintain a positive n' optimistic mindset..

- The truth always hurts but gueSs i'm just trying to run away=?

Though i haven;t recieve my letter yet (thank god!), but i really hope to go into the army (2yrs) n' then cont'd with what's the future may bring n' destiny i may face.. Had a small conversation with my club advisor who haPpen to be there for a swim._.

Dr CKK: You came sch just to swim? (*now is holiday)
Me: Hm.. Ya? Run then came to swim.. self-training.
Dr CKK: Preparing for army? When ya gg in?
Me: Haven't recieve letter yet, but most probably July/Oct?
Dr CKK: So what you doing currently before gg in? Any plans after army?
Me: Con-currently ongoing events until april.. then perhaps wOrk=?
Dr CKK: icic.. gg Uni?
Me: ... Still thinking what i'M really interested in n' whether i can get in ...
Dr CKK: it's good to plan. Gtg.
Me: Ok.. Thanks!

- Ideas ran through my mind what's next!
OMG. Guess i just do what i came here for.. Swim!!
i just kept swimming.. with various thoughts fluttering around..

Take one step @ a time!! i gueSs so.. nth much i can do now.
Worry or not, one day will pass so why worry! argh..
but i just can't swim away from my problem..

Should i.. or shouldn't i.. =/
Can i.. or can't i?
May i.. or may i?
Do i.. or do i?

n' the list goes on...

My schedule this week.. =P

2006-03-21T11:32:00.000+08:00

Can't believe..
i'M packed for the whOle of this week though it's Holiday!
Well, sinCe when did i had a real holiDay.. But i'm loving it.

Monday - Meeting with Advisor;
Handover task to new elected Captain,Vice-Capt, QM
Hand-in Scholarship, Merit Award, Team of the Year application forms.
*Cross-fingers... Really hope to get all the awards! =P

Tuesday
- E-Innovation Smarthome Workshop briefing

Wednesday
- E-Innovation Smarthome Day1; 1.30-4.00
To guide/tour sec students around SH Lab!T

Thursday
- E-Innovation Smarthome Day2; 1.30-4.00
To guide/tour sec students around SH Lab!

- S'pore Lifesaving Society,
Annual General Meeting 2006 (SLSS AGM)
Well, invited to this AGM as they wanna present Letter of Appreciation to ppl who have contributed one way or another to the SLSS (including me!) and officially handover of task/position to the new committee._.

Firday - Facilitator's (FA's) Meeting!
To get to know the FA's Comm n' to create team-bonding n' cheers in order to better facilitate the ENGenius Training Camp (ETC), n' Week Zero Freshmen Orientation Camp (FOC).. Rock onz!

Saturday - FOC Main Comm meeting
OMG. My sat.. Perhaps shall meetup with Clement for my TKD.
Been MIA for months due to my lifesaving training.. But it's definately worth it given the contribution n' achievements i've obtain/attain =P

Sunday - Soccer + Celebrating Buddy B'day (CS!)
Well, still wonDering what to get for my buddy although his GF already though of buying a pair of shoe worth $180.. Worth it? We shall see.

And next week will be yet another challenging week for me..
Perhaps i'll be going for advance diving course (To experience Night Dive!)
But shall be more mentality prepared this tiMe round..

Face off more BIG SPIDERS! ANTS! WAVE! FISH!
Whatever that i might face.. haha.. But It's really F.U.N

Scuba Diving

2006-03-17T22:36:00.000+08:00

SCUBA - Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus.

C(oO,)L
Just came baCk from diving trip @ Pulau AUR (Adventure Underwater Resort)
whiCh takes about 4hrs+ to Mersing, 3-5hrs+ of boat ride depending on the water condition.. 0.O

Okok.. Talking about the unforgiving roCky water conditions.. i'm getting giddy again =/
Update tmr.. argh. it's sat n' i still need to go sCh for meeting..

Well, i ask for it. -o-
Goodnight everyone.

- Love is poisonous.. n' the only cure of remedy is to love n' be love in return to neutralize the poison.
But.. but.. i'm poison.

Still loving you as i thought i'll be.. For love is everlasting.

i'M broke.. But i'll be riCher.

2006-03-08T00:20:00.000+08:00

Spent alMost a thousand in leSs than 3weeks..
Bangkok trip - $550++
Diving trip - $400++

Ok. Perhaps more than 1k le..
Well, but @ least i'm riCher in terms of experience.
Did research before i went thailand..

For my diving trip i have up to 142pages of notes to read-up in less than 6days [Departing on 13thMar06']
But now now i'm still hanging in the middle of my Lifesaving Manual due to the teSt for Higher Award tmr.. [8thMar06', Wed] n' exams results coming out on this fri or sat! OMG.

GOD BleSs.

Well, it's not tOo bad at all.
At leaSt overall i did learn soMething out of everything.

- Change is the only constant.

Back to baCk sChedule.

2006-03-03T13:01:00.000+08:00

i'M Back!
From Bangkok [23rd-27thMar06'] n' my faMily [Mom,Dad,Granny] welcOmed me @ Changi Airport. (^ ^,) i always knEw i could count on them.

But then..
1st-3rdMar06' i weNt for 3D2N Chalet!! Argh..
LeSs than one Day i've bEen @ home then i'M off aGain..
But Home is definately not like the hOtel where i cOme n' go as n' when i like..

Had lOtsa fun @ the Chalet BBQ'ing, Bingo, cocktail, a lil' drink n' Jam N'Hop etc.
i juSt lurve snapping my fingers on taking candid shOts~ Chez!
i really doN;t knOw what to Blog now because i had had t(Oo,) muCh fun alreaDy..
On the 28thFeb06' one day after i came back to S'pore n' my whOle body was itching to swim.. But i had one whOle day of meeting n' appOintments, end up only having one hour of "Free Time" to swim, before i met my friends for Dinner n' had few "sips" of Chivas i brought in from the Duty-Free Shop @ the airport for my friends.

Well, what are friends for. (^ ^,)

Hopefully i can aChieve better results in my timing on next wednesday test for my Lifesaving - Award Of Merit
But i'M sure i'll do a great job as usual. (*Pray Hard i dOn;t fall siCk man..

PS: For those friend waNna pixs, c'mOn n' get some.

Alas,
- Home Sweet Home -
Here am i aGain.

First Oversea trip with my beSties..

2006-02-23T12:38:00.000+08:00

Tonight. Bangkok here we come!!

Meeting 7.30pm @ Airport Terminal1 - Skytrain Area.
Destination: Bangkok
Departure: 2210pm
Arrival: 1235pm (Bangkok time..)

Return on 27thFeb06 (Mon)
Arrival: 1930hrs

Well..
Although we spend some time planning for this trip..
Had several/different opinion, disagreement along the way..
But in the end we're able to compromise n' bOok everything! c(oO,)"L

- That's what friends are for.
Really enjoyed the times we've been together.. Dai Dee.. asking for price at the ChinatOwn area.. mahjong @ Hen house.. etc etc.

Memories are always swEet.
Will take piCtures in BangkOk n' develop it! So the memories will be forever! ><,
Wish us luCk~

Testimonial for my Secondary School..

2006-02-18T00:26:00.000+08:00

Coral Testimonial - What does Coral means to me
The following comments is based on the opinion of Mr Tan Jun Jiang, therefore is subjected to changes without prior notice.

Foreword
Coral Secondary School (CSS) was one of the few choices I’ve selected after my Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE). The fact that CSS was a new school, and that I’ll be the pioneer, means there’ll be less bad influence from other established school, or so to speak.

Being a brand new school, there wasn’t much choice in the Co-Curriculum Activities (CCA) but I managed to make a final decision to join the Choir as a member under the influence of my friends, and partly due to the music lesson that was cater to us as part of our educational learning journey.

Mdm Veronica Ng, current Principal, Mrs Ang, our ex-Principal, the teachers just to name a few without any preferences in order; Mdm Ong, Mdm Mala, Ms Chew, Ms Chong, Ms Yong, Ms Zhang, Mr Lee, Mr Osman, Mr Lim, Mr Sim etc. were friendly, approachable, caring and few words can’t explain my gratitude towards them.

In coral, students are instill to “Look Ahead, Lean and Innovate” whilst the school created an environment of “Students do not care how much we know, until they know how much we care” really makes C.O.R.A.L stands out.

Conclude
I’m proud to be a Corallites.

C – Caring Individuals
O – Open to Challenges
R – Responsible Citizens
A – Always Polite
L – Life-Long Learners

Although I’ve graduated from CSS in 2003 and certified as the pioneer batch, I hope I can still contribute back to the school which craved me of who I am now one way or another.

Being an alumni, I’ve join the alumni club as the Honorary Asst. Treasurer though I’ve held several other position in my current education tertiary school, Temasek Polytechnic (TP) as the Asst. Publicity AY03/04, Vice-President AY04/05, President AY05/06 of my diploma course interest group, and as the Vice-Captain of TP Lifesaving Team.

Time flies as I’m graduating from yet another educational institution, but I’ll continue to uphold the righteous and spirit of enriching people and soul around me, for humanitarian caused, and for what CSS made me of.

Everyone deserves to love, and be loved. Learn to love yourself, and be love in return. - TJJ

My life, so far so good.

2006-02-11T12:50:00.000+08:00

Life is good, and it can be better.

Everytime, when life passes by me and i've come to yet anOther fullstop.
Graduating from Temasek Polytechnic with a Diploma in Intelligent Building Technology in few weeks time once i clear my final two examination paper.

Well well, what can one expeCt for when you know life is good.. & time flies.. Looking baCk, all the sweet memories left behind by my friends.. soulmate.. teaCher.. family. Important peOple of my life whom craved me of who i am now, somehow.

We learn as we teaCh, vice versa.
Valuable adviCe, piece of the mind.. We see,hear,smell,feel different things every moment..
How niCe will that be if sOmeone else feel the same way as we feel. Of course, there bound to be anOther person who might be experiencing the same treats, or unjustice..

Whatever your mind can concieve, it can aChieve.

Take absolute Control, drive your own life.
There's all sort of people from all walk of life, but moSt importantly is to follow your heart and dOn't be blind and affeCted by the others. For the three years in my polytechnic life, i've experience lOtsa things and perhaps have an upper edge as compare to the others being the Asst.Publicity,V.P,P, of TP'ASHRAE - My course interest group, and also the V.Captain of TP'Lifesaving.

Sometimes i feel, it's the trust that people have in you, and in yourself that makes me a better person. I have and will always give my 110% to give what i promised.
In life we make lOtsa decision, so make it wise.

Having people to lOok up to me really feels good, likewise i always lOok out for the others and always willing to go the extra mile juSt to lent a helping hand in whiChever way within my own limits.. But though sOme people take things for granted, but i always feel that i've learnt a valuable leSson even if i'm being taken advantages of, or bully, or wronged.

Well, everyone have eyes to see.

Thy devil may cry, but is just wolf in sheep disguise.
i'm disgusted by what haPpen, to my fellow "friend" who crossed the line, was in the wrong but still dare to "scold vulgarity" - "Point Fingers" - "Threaten" the innocence.. Me.
Well, let's all pray hard for this person who tries to take credit for something by underhand means and that he did not contribute muCh though.. really.

Let the truth speaks for itself, for the devil shall not win as the Good will triumph!

It's good to have plans, for then we at leaSt know what's going to happen, and make it happen.
Well, it's never tOo late and you can start planning now.
What you want to do, where you want to go, how you going to aChieve it, when, who etc.

Haha.. No one should ever say - You think tOo muCh le.. Inevitably, we live because we're thinking. The day when we stop thinking.. is the day when our heart stop beating..
The vessal of everything stops.. pumping blood through our system.. and we stop..
The full-stop hits everyone someday, so treasure what we have.

HaPpy Valentine to all Lovebirds out there, and ohh!! haPpy Friendship Day!
Inbetween you and me, there is us.
There is where my heart is, beating for you.

CNY - Once a Year, Win it, or lose big

2006-02-01T02:58:00.000+08:00

Good morning, it's 3am+/- but i can't get to zzz yet.
There's alot of things/sound behind the back of my head..

Perhaps that's partly of the reasons i haven't been blogging this few days/weeks/months/yr whiChever you name it.

For this CNY, 3days (Chu yi,er,san - Day 1,2,3)
Everyday/Everywhere i go, inevitably there's people who gamble (Poker/BlackJack/Mahjong/Big4 etc), whiCh makes me wOnder is everyone practising/training for the IR (Integrated Resort) which will be up in 2009.

Well well, as simple as betting (whiCh is like a game, n' can be addiCtive!) allow one to reveal their "true" self. . When they are betting, when they win/lose etc. .
Well, me myself which is a real-life example won $1** based on blackjack..

Ok.. think i'm dozing off..
Will cont'd this post when i'm "free" in whiCh case i'm always busy..
So long, adios n' Goodnight!

Bottomline: Gambling is bad for health, and perhaps putting friendship at risks? (It depends..)

You are who You are.

2006-01-28T02:00:00.000+08:00

For the Chinese New Year, i would like to wish everyone HaPpy.
Prosperity goes with the person who is haPpy.

- Don't work for money, let money work for you

Wear not what you look good, but feel good.
Do not what you need to, but want to.

- Love who you are, and not what you are.

Good luCk everyone, we all need it.
Takecare!

Sins

2006-01-19T22:00:00.000+08:00

Check your sin[s] out! Haha..

Personally. i feel that people have *3 level of sins.

1st Level - Think
When you think of a sin, it's the beginning of sinning upon someone.

2nd Level - Say
What you say can hurt other dramatically.. so becareful of what you say for in chinese, there's a say that goes:"Things can anyhow eat, but words cannot anyhow say!"

3rd Level - Do
When you're at this level, you already committed the highest level of sin (Based on my own opinion)
What worse can you do to do sin upon someone..

Don't even think about it.
Peace-out.

Greed:	Low
Gluttony:	Medium
Wrath:	Low
Sloth:	Very Low
Envy:	Very Low
Lust:	Medium
Pride:	Medium

Discover Your Sins - Click Here

Surprise.. Surprises.

2006-01-12T23:55:00.000+08:00

Well, can't get enough of surprise? Here i am for truckloads of surprises again! Haha..
I'm really greatful to have lOts of friends, like many others.
Really can't imagine a life w/o them..

Thoughts fill my mind everyday.
What's haPpening now, is that i feel so lost.
Everything seems so slow.

All the lifesaving training that i've went, could have gotten me a new cert.
(Going for Senior Resuscitation n' Award of Merit, then Distinction Award etc.)
But i have to wait, for the others whom seldom come for training to catchup..

O man.. Everyone have their own life.
I really dislike waiting..
Like every other time when I meet my friends..
They are always late.. Seemingly, it's typical Singaporean style where they dOn't like to wait, but let others wait. What's the world coming to..

Project-wise.
Why do people procastinate? Well, few main reasons in whiCh leads to millions.
That's why some people get rich, in creativity of all sorts of reasons..
Perhaps laziness is one of the major factor, which leads to don't bother/care.

Live by the days, don;t let the days live us..

But it'll serve as a training to me, to build up my patience and endurance.
To lead, you have to serve the examples.

That will be one of my resolution for 2006! =P

Bottomline:
time is precious, but not everyone treasures it.
And i'm not everyone, i am myself.

juSt feel like.. Just felt like..

2006-01-11T01:35:00.000+08:00

Decided to drop in for the 2nd post of the Year! Haha..
Just in case Lynn say i'm lazy.. the faCt is i'm busy being lazy..

Oops! what kinDa logic is that?!
Well, things are they are, as it is.
Sometimes, we try to lOok beyond our farsight but end up returning to the insights.
That's what we muSt always keep our equilibrium [1]

[1] Equilibrium, extracted from www.dictionary.com
Mental or emotional balance; poise.
A condition in which all acting influences are canceled by others, resulting in a stable, balanced, or unchanging system.

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Well, life is full of uncertainties.
Just like my best friend whOm passed away 2years ago..
In near 2 weeks time, will be his 2years anniversary..
i still can't live by the faCt i miSs him so muCh that i can't wait to join him.
Seriously. But i'll try to make this world a better plaCe first because this world needs me.

i believe everything happens for a reasons.
And that, friends are like angels whom are made perfect in our weaknesses.
That's why, we need friends.
But it dOes not means the more friends we have, means we're wEaker.. Haha.
Contradicting with the statement i've made?

N.O.P.E! It's because the more friends we have, means we're strength in our friends wEaknesses! whOa.. i'm full of strength nOw though i found out that my wEaknesses is equivalent.. Just trying to make myself feel better.

Well well.
Life goes on no matter what happen.
i aCtually need Feng to tell me this though i always say this to others people..
Thanks Feng.. If you ever see this.. Gimme a hug k.. (*i mean my blog.. got the hug funCtion. .)
i tOld feng not to miSs me if i were to ... one day.
Sooner or later..

HE told me he rather all his friends go first..
Why? Because he can bury us.. -.-

No lar, in fact.. Is because he dOn't wanna any of us to be sad over him..
Well, i'll be haPpy for sure.
He told be righteous people die young, for evil people live.
(Read in whole sentences n' try to get the meaning)
And i onCe heard Married people are M.A.D,
single people are S.A.D.

C'mon..
i'm getting married for sure.
And i'll be M.A.D - Making A Difference!

And i'll live to tell the legend.
Afterall, i'm here just to [d]eliver the message to live.
To spell Live around, we'll have evil.

So live/leave the evil, as evil live.

[Extracted Lines from LOTR]
i would rather spend a lifetime and be with you,
than to face all ages of loneliness alone..
(*Oops.. forgotten some of the lines le.. but still have the "romantic" effect? Haha..)

PS: MY apologies for some of the crappy stuff i wrote today.. it haPpens when i'm tired.
Will cont'd my peaCe of wisdom another day.
-Peace out!

Requested by her. Dedicated to her.

2006-01-07T17:55:00.000+08:00

Hihi.

First of all, HaPpy 2006!
Day passes, time tickle, we get old.

But as time tick, as day pass, we'll get closer to our destiny.
The reason why, wisdOm grows with age, is because we experience more things everyday, differently.
Studying, working, playing etc.

Everyday, i'll get older because i'm experienCing alot of things, and people always thanks me for what i did.
Evitably, i'm touChed by their appreciation towards me, and/or everyone.
Well, many atimes i thank them tOo!

That's because they gave me the chanCe to perform/help in one sense or another.

i'm compassionate.
i believe the Greatest thing in living is giving.
Forgiving is one of the greatest thing mankind can ever give.
As simple as it seems, it relieve the other person of his wrongdoing. Sin.

Well, i have to agree like many Great man that no one,
no one is perfect.

Our brain is as vast, as the universal.
To justify this statement, every second, minute, hour etc, many uncountable newborn is delivered.
Take the (total population + the newborn) X the brain cells whiCh is multiplying like the newborn (braincells)
i bet your calculator, computer or anyone can possibly work this sum out as finding the number of newborn and/or the number of braincells is impossible..
Etimation is impossible? Well, perhaps. (Yet.)

Everyone, we estimate.
What time we're reach our destination, or our friends will reach and not let us wait anymore for them..
For time never stop tiCking, and we'll never stop growing.

Physically, or mentally we're always hungry.
For information, food, water etc. unless you can prove me otherwise =P
Well well. enough of the well said above *Claps! Applause!*

i still have tOns n' lotsa things to blog.
Though Life is fair as everyone has 24/7, but it's something we can't have enough of.

My friend (Feng) once told me that,
Feng: "no! Life is not fair though everyone has 24/7... Some people are born with disability etc.
Me: "Well, it's in my own opinion. There's no right or wrong answer as it all depend on what you think."

Our brain never stop "Thinking"
Based on one of the research made, we'll think of the same thing almoSt everyday!
Thinking baCk, it's true! What we bother, bother us!
c'mon.. Get alife.
Hope i'm not bothering you yet, though it's mind-blogging..

T.H.I.N.K - Tomorrow.History.Is.Not.Known.
That is properly what keep us going in life, to find a motive, the objectives, our life mission.
Though some people choose to predict what's going to happen, but it's only for the betterment, for preparation to save mankind.

Well, prediction is Good.
We'll do what we never imagine what we'll do..
a life statement made?
To do something for our love ones? etc etc.
Perhaps.

We'll always pray for the better, best.
Though some people do not believe in prediction, as they believe in themselves, own belief, faith.

F.A.I.T.H - Future.Always.In.The.History
Everyone is part of making history.
What we're doing everyday affects the lots, and it multiply and thereafter history is made.

Hope everyone will keep "Think"ing and keep their Faith going in whatever they believe, and make History!
i'm feel that i'm at the "Highest Peak" (Perhaps perhaps..) of my life and about to be made history, and passing on the baton.

I'm aging, come wisdom! come!

Best Regards,
Tan JunJiang,Benson
TP'ASHRAE President AY05/06
TP'Lifesaving Vice-Captain AY05/06
CA' Asst. Honorary Treasurer AY05/06

Afterall, 2005 was good.
If you believe life is good, it can be better!
For whatever our mind can concieve and believe, it can be achieved!

Best of luCk for 2006.
There'll be many haPpy Days in Year to come, as long as you believe you are, you will.

Keeping my faith ahead.

2005-12-27T03:30:00.000+08:00

It's been a year sinCe tsunami..
It's been on my head.. whispering.. of those who perish on that very day.
Was it unfateful? or was it all planned.

By whom you might knOw of, that we're all sinners and ought to be punish..
One day, somehow.

For i believe everything happens for a reason.
I believe we should not regret what we did, is what we did'nt.
So i began to do more things for humanitarian cause.

E.g Volunteering to helpout for the SAVH - Singapore Association of the Visually Handicap.

Upgrading my Lifesaving skills - Currently taking AM (Award of Merit), and then DA (Distinction Award) etc.

For my taekwond, i'm beginning to love the arts of tkd.
It's not about the fighting and competition etc.
The art, the meditates, things that fills your mind just seems to be weightless suCh that you're able to execute your kiCks and combine your body n' your mind together.. it's complex.

Well, well.
Sometimes i just think that i think t(O_o") muCh..
Don't you("?)

It's all in ourself.
The voiCe that we hear..
The one that we pray to..

Trying to keep my faith..
That i believe in myself..

Prayer wOrks? Some says.
But to me, it's just some sort of H.O.P.E when we loses our faith in ourself.
That we Hope that sOmething else can help us instead.. Some believe.

Ironically, i'm on both side.
It really depends how you think as there's many perspective.
I'm a free-thinker n' i'll always keep that in mind.
For i've my faith n' shall not sway to uncertainties.

i lost a friend to G.O.D
He was really a best friend of mine, and to everybody. He was nice.
All it happen on a fateful afternOon, the normal Medical Checkups for all Sec4 graduating students turns bad for this friend of mine had "High-blood pressure" as surface on the Automatic machine as he was at the last of the name list.. Laughing so were we thought why. Think again.

The nurse thought it the machine might had something wrong and so tried using the manual hand-pressure pressure gauge to take his BP (Blood Pressure)
Results was the same.

He went to hospital.
And for wEeks, unheard till news came n' he was diagnosed with cancer at late stages.. Shock were we n' scare was i.
Lost for words the unusual me.

Going through chemotherapy [1], he lOst weight till he was skinny than ever..
Had a haircut for the hair fell eventually as it's the effect of chemotherapy..
Affected by all this, undaunted was he.

He prays, so did his family..
And so did his relative, his friends.. Me.
i pray to G.O.D that i onCe disbelief, and so away he toOk a friend from me.
(Anger was i, when he tOok another friend..
Whom i knew her for awhile and i did nothing wrong (i know myself well..) but she just left me, because i was a disbelief at that pOint of time..)

There's been tOo many up's n dOwn for anyone to take suCh that at one point of time, you loses your faith. But for me, it's been different.
My faith have always been ahead of me, and i'm trying to keep up and keep it up.

There story did not end here, not yet.
That bestie of mine, sOmething happened.
Something happened on that day he left.

My handphone Birthday's Reminder rang out of a sudden in the early morning! i was caught by surprise when i saw that it was his birthday! and i started to message a couple of my friends.. They paniCked but ask around tOo..

News came back that his birthday was a month later, exactly.
Taken back.. News came back - He left.
Was it a sign he left, and i somehow sense it. And i prayed.
He left afterall.. n' i cried.

i cried for days n' for nights..
And months after he left, i cried again.
He's been on my mind, my faith.
i pray to him sOmehow, that i knOw he'll give blessing to me.

The one i pray to, the son of the lord.
The creator of all.

Am i believing? Or did i lost my faith afterall.

I'm keeping my faith ahead.
The end of everything, sparkle a new beginning.
i'm a man, that sheds.

[1]. Chemotherapy is the use of medicines (or drugs) to treat disease. We sometimes call this type of treatment just "chemo." Although surgery and radiation therapy destroy or damage cancer cells in a specific area, chemotherapy works throughout the body. Chemotherapy drugs can destroy cancer cells that have metastasized or spread to parts of the body far from the primary (original) tumor.)
(Reference: http://health.yahoo.com/centers/chemotherapy/1)

Words. Express it all

2005-11-20T18:21:00.000+08:00

Not everyone can sing as well, that's why some express it all through words.
Singing it, or hum along.
Let's all together, sing in the same tune.

Tuned in.
- Forever in Love.

Love is to laughter, love is to pain.
Wih you by my side i feel love once again.
Never have i had this feelings before..
You show me the world how could i ask for more..

In time of confusion, we'll find a solution to keep my heart close to you...
And i know, yes i know...
If you hold me, believe me, i'll never never let you go.

And i know there is nothing there i would not do for you..
Ohh..
For i am, Forever in L.O.V.E with you..
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Show me affection in all different way,
Give you my heart for the rest of my days.
With you around my troubles seems far,
Like heaven and earth when you look into my eyes.

In time of confusion, we'll find a solution to keep my heart close to you...
And i know, yes i know...
If you hold me, believe me, i'll never never let you go.

And i know there is nothing there i would not do for you..
Ohh..
For i am, Forever in L.O.V.E with you..
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The End.
Which may seems to be everything.
But sometimes in life. an end may be a new beginning.

Take my soul with you, like you have to my heart.
I thank you for all you have given, for you are all i'll give for all it takes to love you.

Tell me i'm blessed.

2005-10-21T00:02:00.000+08:00

A Journey of a thousand Mile, begins with a single step.
& upon reaChing the destinatiOn, you realise it does not end there.

Instead, It's a new beginning.Of whatever that may come in life..
And i juSt wish that everyone have many haPpy days in Years to come.

For No ones' Prefect.
And Loving someone, is seeing his/her imprefection, prefectly.

For everyone make mistakes, it's not solely depend on whether s/he repent.
It's whether the chance is given upon for forgiveness.

At the end of the day, you realise again.
That tomorrow, is a new beginning..

& if you ever realise again,
you're thinking about the same thing, almost everyday.

T.H.I.N.K
For it's Powerful.
(Tomorrow.History.Is.Not.Known)

Best of luCk, everyday~For everyone needs it. (^ ^,)
Takecare everyone!