Nothing beats sitting at home, sipping on hot chocolate, and using computer, blogging the night away... been waiting for this day for 2 years already... and finally it here, the beginning to my new chapter of life as i close my chapters of army life and regain civilian status...
Yesterday evening spent my final evening in bunk, and was later asked to play soccer, which i cannot reject coz there wasn't really another time i could play... Could say i was pretty on form last night, scoring many goals (at both ends. haha) but well, the night didn't end of in a good note as we stopped as i sprained my leg as i chased the ball... heard the crack and i knew something wasn't right... Sat there holding on to my ankle for awhile before the rest of the guys come to my aid... As i return to bunk limping, everyone have a worried look on their faces, wondering if i can still make it for the parade (my last parade). Applied some deep heat cream, put on my sock to keep it warm, i got into bed. Morning, the pain was a killer as i stepped of the bed and i literally drag my leg to the bathroom as I wash up. I put on double layer of socks just to give it a better cushion... Victor was so kind to give me a ride up to the white house, guess I would have collapse if i had to walk. Thx Victor... Anyway, lets not get too detailed, and just said i managed to survive the parade... there is some minor hiccups here and there but overall we survived... thou i limped out of the parade, but i am glad i endured through...got back to camp, finally settled some of the admin side with my leave and stuff...hear many farewells and best of luck from all the specialist... was kinda sad to be honest, cos i would definately miss everyone, guess the brunei trip did bring about a little closeness to all the guys in the band...
As i packed my stuff from the bunk, the new batch started bringing things into our bunk, taking over my bed and stuff... That scene really brought back tonnes of memories, when i was new batch doing that 2 year ago... haha everything seems really unreal indeed. As i leave camp, i never looked back, i took my time and every step i took, i glance around, like really see everything for the last time... the grounds i run in the evenings, the chin-up bars that i have overcome over time, and many many more...
All in all, what really ended my chapter in SAF band was the sincere thanks from my in-charge Staff Maswan. Really made all the effort i put in for the pass months as a bass drummer paid off...
Guess all good things really do come to an end, and as my life steps into a new chapter, I will not forget all the wonderful time i had in my NS life. I know not many people will say that about NS life, but mine was truely an unforgettable one. It fulfill many of my dreams, dreams like wearing the number one, performing for National day parade, going overseas, etc... THX ALOT...