Arts Fantasy

26 February 2006

the sight of Pulau Tekong reminds me of what i swore on the first day of my enlistment day 30 March 2004 ....
" I , S85........ TAN GUAN RUI, having entered the service of the Republic of Singapore under the Enlistment Act, do solemly swear and truly declare and affirm that i will -
(a) bear true faith and allegiance to the Republic of Singapore;
(b) protect and defend the Republic of Singapore bravely and intelligently, with virtue and honour, not sparing my life blood in so doing;
(c) to my last breath be devoted to the people, the country and the Government of the Republic of Singapore;
(d) be loyal to the country and the Goverment of the Republic of Singapore;
(e) be ready, at the order of the Government, to rise up to the defence of the Republic of Singapore;
(f) be honourable, brave, disciplined and vigilant;
(g) obey the laws of the Republic of Singapore and comply with the orders of my commanders; and
(h) strictly safeguard and preserve State secrets and official information and never disclose them. "

Come to think of it, i really appreciate National Service as i really learn how to care for my friends, take care of the well being of my men, and also to obey my superior. NS makes you go through lots of hardship under the sun,soil,sand,mud,rain,blood,camo,grass,gunpowder and sweat, which in turn forge bonds between us. How to relate to people, making the extra effort to communicate with people we initially don't know, respect each other's weakness and consider their strengths as well.

2 Years 4 months, left with 93 days before my Operationally-Ready-Date (ORD) 29 May 2006. I can savely say that i have given out my 100% , upholding professionalism and integrity. Being one of the Best Serviceman in FDS-Paya Lebar Air Base, i hope to bring glory to my direct superiors and a role model for my trainees at this moment. I envision all my trainees not only to become a good soldier, but also a good buddy and son to the family.

Signing Off.

Oh...Great Wall of China again? yah! this is my 3rd drawing on this topic. is it nicer than the photo taken? i drew this piece with lesser time as i want to meet my friend to walk from bugis to ps... we chat on the way and update each other on what's happening in our life. i think this should be the way should any relationship didn't work out, both should remain as friends instead of avoiding each other. Both of us will continue to encourage each other and lend a listening ear. I felt very relieved after that...

Signing Off.

18 February 2006

Last week went to have dinner with my friend at fish n co @ glass house. the service was great plus one of the crew is my friend's friend. We had seafood platter n swordfish collar...i presented a gift to her - a wooden box with handmade flowers plus!! her favourite lavender essential oil on the surface of the box. It was filled with the lavender scent...but hope that it will stay as long as possible. Then we went to GV @ PS to watch "i not stupid too". I thought Jack neo's movies always have the potential of squeezing tears out of guys. cos i understand that it will be hard for guys to cry in front of people. i don't care whether you guys out there agree anot but i should say i am really touched by the strong vivid reflection of the typical singapore environment worthy for our concern. It's really an mirror image of where we are living in. Moral of the movie: Continue to praise people around you, look at their good points and give words of encouragement that builds, heals, & binds. Instead of poking into their weak points and criticise, A true friend multiplies joy and divides grief.
After that we took shared a taxi to my camp and then her house as the last train had left the station. We really enjoyed the time spent and wish the next valentine's day we will be spending with someone that we love.

Signing Off.

10 February 2006

10th Sketch. So...is it that my sketch is nicer than the photo? li hai bah! thank you thank you...that time the more i draw the more enthu i became. things turn out to be good. Years of history reflected on the bricks and stones of the fortress. the shi fu keep praising me for having a good sense in capturing the scenary at a unique angle and add on my feeling to produce a sketch by hand. i am so impressed of my performance so far.

Signing Off.