POP LO!

After nine whole weeks of tough training, both mental and physical, 46 of us from BMTC School 1 Gryphon Platoon 4 had our passing out parade. These 9 weeks made us brothers. Brothers in Arms. We shared an experience unique to us. Be it the tough times or the happy times, we understood each other. It was not the individual but the man beside the individual that spured him on. I'm just glad its all over.

Without further ado, I shall reveal the happy moments.

First up...

Best Buddies and our beloved commanders. From left to right - 3SG John, 3SG Jas, 2SG HongWei(ORD Lo), 3SG Nazri, 2LT Kevin, PTE Eugene (Coy Best REC & Coy Best PT), PTE Sean Yap, PTE Timothy Gay(Platoon Best REC), PTE Me

Bunk Buddies! G42xx with Platoon Sergeant Jas

My platoon with some guys missing.

During the parade. I took out my load bearing vest accidentally. I thought I was the only one who did that but Sean Yap had a photo showing that about 8 of us did so.

Finally, the ones who have been behind me all the way. I wouldn't know how I would have gone through the 9 weeks without them :)

Drumroll... Lastly I thank God, who we may not be able to see, for his everlasting protection and love upon us. There were many times where I could have so easily gotten injured but he lifted me up.

Hmm.

Its been a long while since I've last blogged. I've hardly been staying at home other than to sleep. So here's what has been going on in my life.

I've almost completed my BMT:
IPPT - Gold
Live Range - Marksman
SOC - Passed
Grenade Throw - Survived
Route Marches - 1 more to go

A Level results:
GP - A
H2 Maths - A
H2 Physics - A
H2 Geog - B
H2 Economics - C
Project Work - B

Its been a tough journey, I'm not going to deny it. Going through BMT was tougher than I thought it would be. There were times that I really felt like giving up, just falling out. But you kept me going. Its the dream of reaching the end that gives me strength.

I really thank God for the results that I've gotten. I would be tempted to compare myself with others but my expectations were just to get into local U. And I thank mel for always reminding me that God has a plan for us regardless of what results we would get.

As for which course I would like to apply, I'm hoping to get into FASS or Business Admin in SMU. I'm still unsure of whether I'll get a spot in the NUS University Scholars Program. If I do not get it, I'll prefer to go to SMU.

I'm going to pass out from Tekong on Wednesday! I'm really looking forward to it. No more having to save on handphone batteries. No more taking 1 hour to reach Pasir Ris. But then again, I know I'll miss the environment of BMTC. I'll probably miss my bunk mates. We'll see. Till then.