Yesterday I ran 7.5 kilometers to burn off all the calories that I stored since Monday, with a timing of 40 minutes. Yes I am determined and motivated to maintain my standards and not let this 3 month-period take away my physical and combat fitness. It has also gave me another inspiration to start my own personal record: swim 100km in 3 months and complete 1000 hours of sleep at work everyday.

It's a pity that I cannot join the full marathon this year, but that won't stop me from running.

A goal to achieve, and records to break. How can I possibly let this 3 months go to waste? The thought of getting a driving license has been hindered by my lack of funds in the bank. As an officer-to-be cadet, I need to rack my brains for a win-win solution for my pocket and time.

My brothers, oh my brothers, I have not been in contact with you all since I stepped into OCS. Now that I am finally released from there, I didn't have to beg for more time or whatsoever. In fact, I have all the time in the world now! Please please meet up and play lan or eat Macdonald's or risk or monopoly deal, anything will do, I wanna be in all of your presence. It does sound a lil cliche, but oh what the heck.

Marcus will be coming back to Singapore soon, Alan will be touching base either tomorrow or Friday. (:

Nice!

As for me, I am waiting for my pilot interview and eye screening. Okay here's the catch:

1. If I do get through everything, and before going to Australia I have to go for this spine scan. If the results shown that my spine is a bit out of shape, I would be down PES and become a clerk for the next 2 years.

2. If I fail the pilot interview, I would wait for the next OCS batch intake and become an Air Force Engineer.

Life after OCS

The transition from BMT to OCS has been full of ups and downs for me, leaving behind memories that will only be kept in my heart. Being a recruit certainly is better as compared to an officer cadet, because the discipline is not as stringent and all you have to do in Tekong is listen and wait for instructions. In SAFTI, marching is compulsory everywhere inside the camp! Regimentation is indeed troublesome and there were times I whined and kept complaining, but in this two weeks, I realized that this cultivated more self-discipline in myself. Lesser procrastination, more time for area cleaning and doing journaling every night, however I still couldn't escape the Facebook temptation.

Being one of the few selected to come OCS is an honor and privilege. I think its because of the pressure and being among the best soldiers enabled myself to score an IPPT gold for the first time ever too.

I completed many firsts in that place; chemical warfare, tower run, 5m confidence pool dip and navigation. Hotel wing was where I stayed, and my wing commander was a very influential man. He made the wing do something that none of us would ever believe we can do it - 1000 sit ups. Yes, we did 1000 sit ups in about 2 and a half hours. Of course, the pain was excruciating on our butts and backs while bathing, super memorable. Everyone received a certificate to compliment our achievement. My friends from other wing could do nothing but envy at us. It definitely inspired to yearn to do more, what else? 100 pull ups? 100km swim?

"If you believe in it, you will get to see it." LTC Fred Cheong, Hotel Wing.

Sadly, I've been posted out from OCS to Air Force Recruitment Center. The journey that I am going to embark now has taken another direction, the calling of a pilot. Whether or not I make it depends on the upcoming interview.

I wonder what's going to be in store for me next...