Commissioning ball!

I was on my way to my commissioning ball yesterday when I had a short conversation with the taxi uncle. I was feeling kinda unexcited about going to the ball when something he said struck me..

Taxi Uncle: "You know when I was young, I never had a chance to enjoy myself because I thought that such things were stupid. I never really thought about it until I grew too old to enjoy stuff like you now are."

Myself: .... (Feeling guilty)I somehow think so too uncle.

It was something that I never would have realised until then, that going to my commissioning ball was something that would happen once in my lifetime. I knew then that I had to enjoy myself.

Hey enough said, I enjoyed myself so much last night; took pictures and merried heartily with the company of the ladies! I'll let the pictures do the talking!

I was lucky this lady decided to say ok to be my date.. Haha. Thanks Mag!

A group photo of the ladies and gentlemen of table 2.. I thought all of us looked simply exquisite!


Me and my great Malay Buddies.. I'll miss them..

The gentlemen of Table 2..

I'm glad the ladies enjoyed themselves just as much.. I bet it was more fun for the ladies dressing up! It's a small world how all the ladies seem to know each other like they were long lost best friends after a night. Something we men can never understand... Hmmm..

Too bad that's the end of the big hoo ha of commissioning and 2LT duties are under way for me. Back to work on Sunday night! Back to the home of the Stingray! Ooh Aah!

Feeling down under..

Dun understand who what when where WHY.. Just can't help being so confused. Just can't help being misunderstood..

A new start.. Ooh Aah! Stingray!

First week at my new workplace went as such.. Briefing, briefing, eat, sleep, briefing again and the process starts all over again. It's a culture shock understanding the reality of the army in a real operational unit. I still can't get used to all the freedom that is given to me after all the months of training. It's just strange knowing how the men around me treats anyone else the same in camp. It's surprising to know that I'm a 2nd lieutenant who has responsibilities few can identify with. I think I'm getting along fine at my workplace, it really feels good knowing that we are treated like adults unlike when I was training in OCS. Honestly, it has been a humbling week where I realise rank is of no importance to gaining respect from any of the men in the unit. There is more to learn, more to expect when I least expect it. Had a great end to the week, knowing I beat my personal best in my 2.4k run today. 1 week and counting. Looking forward to the adventures ahead.. OOh Aaah! Stingray!