Post-ORD

Post-ORD life can be very boring or routine,like finding a job or going to study.But for my case,it's super super slack.Slack but not boring coz i've already got things to do nw.

I've also applied for jobs with sumitomo chemicals and exxon mobil and many others.Both sumitomo and exxon mobil have asked me to go for their interview and tests.So far,i went to exxon mobil HQ at harbourfront for the SHL(aptitude) test.It's a test that assess your math skill,logical reasoning and spatial ability to see if one has the ability for the job.It really test you by giving you alot of questions and expecting you to finish in a short time.So in the end,i left many questions unanswered.As for sumitomo,i'll be going for its interview on next monday.

virtual stock exchange(use imaginary money)

It's quite depressing to see the stocks u bought going into the red zone.

I first started buying stock on virtual stock exchange in january to learn the ropes of investing without getting my hands burnt.It was quite exciting initially as I tried to track the prices online.But the excitement wore off as the stocks that i bought keep sliding down and down and down into oblivion(maybe nt oblivion,i'll explain later).So decided not to go look at it anymore.It went on for months until when encouraging news about the stock market bottoming out and rising up stirred me to take a look at my stocks.I was quite surprised by it.This is what i mean:

It did much better than i expected.Given that i bought in january hoping the chinese gov't would spend the stimulus package on solar firms.Some checks are done and it shows that it really happened.I've learnt quite a lot from all this and hopefully i'll b ready to storm the market soon :-)

The time I've been waiting for is inching closer

ORD.The date i've been waiting for.The time when i get my pink IC back.The time i start degree level studies and a fresh start in my life.It's definitely a time to start something new;like maybe do something crazy like skydiving.

As it inches closer,I would remember God's goodness during the past 2 yrs.The way He's given me strength to endure in the tekaning,route marches.The peace he's given me throughout the whole long process of finding a uni course overseas and local.But one thing I'll really remember is when my care group leader lean choo prophesied about my ns time before I came in.Initially,I only remember 1st part when she said she saw a huge icy mountain and it means my ns time will be quite tough on me.So it's pretty depressing to come into ns with that.I remembered the 2nd part when i was in taiwan.That 2nd part was about me not alone in this despite of the huge mountain coming in my way.As i recalled it,my attitude just changed because i realised that i am not alone in my struggle and that I'll overcome it together with Him.So hopefully,I'll b able to take this attitude along wif me as I ORD :-)

ORD LO!!!

Totally Off

It's hard 2 believe that this comin wk is a 1 wk off.Well,encik gave us 2 days worth of offs.Last wk,I also applied for another 2 days of offs,but pity capt harris wasn't present to confirm with.But shld b alrite lah as long as i inform him tml.

Until nw,i haven't really decide what to do this week.But here are some things i definitely need 2 do.....

1. revise my chem eng stuff
2. do my homework on STI stocks
3. run n train for AHM n burn some belly fat(arr....i want that 6 specs,i hope i spelled correctly)
4. Follow-uppin on some ppl

2 years of crap is ending soon.I can't wait to resume life again n start a new journey in life.

ORD parade...36 days left to the real ORD

Time really flies.It is no longer an often used cliche because it feels like i enlisted just yesterday.I got mixed feelings about this.Sad,because many of those am close to are returning back to their normal life.Joyful and relieved,because all are going back to our normal life and resuming where our dreams and goals have left off 2 yrs ago.Many says that going through NS makes you into a better man.I do agree with that,even if i don't really like all that tekaning and shouting and all.

For example,I have learnt to cherish my family alot more than i was before i enlisted.Never have i thought that i would go out for a breakfast with my dad only or sometimes with my mum only.Or even open up my life to my dad and talk about stock market,life and money.As a result,I am starting to become more and more uncle.Craps!!!

I would never manage the time i have in my hands effectively if not for NS.All those short weekends,leaves,offs and deployment time gave me the space to think through about issue close to my heart.From what to do after ORD to reflecting God's goodness in my life as well as BGR issues(that's something i won't elaborate here).Those short free time also gave me the time to be with people who are close to my heart,my CG,sec sch frens,section and platoon mates.It also gave me the time to enrich,empower and sharpen my mind through reading and discussing it with people.

I would never have learnt about the power of focus and resilience,and realising my weakness if i had not been through all the tough times and the failures in these 2 yrs.

Responsibility would have been a chore to me(maybe it still is,albeit to a lesser extent)if i had not been through all the tough situation in these 2 yrs.

The lessons listed are inexhaustible or that I am just plain lazy to write more of it,But i'll carry them through my life.In any case,I can't wait to execute what i had planned and make it happen.

ORD LOH!!!

The Smell of a Burnt Saturday

In case you are wondering what do i mean about burnt saturday,it means that i need to go back camp tonight.Yeah,it's for the ORD parade rehearsal on tomorrow sunday.The real parade is on this coming wednesday.Wa lao eh.....

But at least,I'll be released on sunday evening after the whole rehearsal ends.Not too bad lah.

Recently,I've been wondering whether to go into a relationship soon.But I am not sure if it's a good time yet.Still haven't get a job yet and just at the starting line of my career.I wonder if the person whom I am thinking about is thinking of me at this moment.Oh well,so much unknown and waiting to be unveiled.I guess that's why the word "Be patient" seems to burn into my heart and mind when i was doing my quiet time.For nw at this life stage,I'll just have to love God and the people who are around me. :-)

Slammed around and seeing heaven at e end of it all

This must be the longest title i have ever thought of.Yet it really sums up my wk.

Slammed around and flying around is quite a normal thing in ACCT(advanced close combat training).Tis wk,i've been trained to do crazy things like doing slams n being slammed.It was tiring.Everytime,my body is aching when i booked out.My body aches shows that i am no longer as a young as i thougtht i am.Thank goodness,it ended jus yesterday wif a final test.The final test is simply hilarious.I have seen a 1.85 m fella throw a 1.65 m fella.A shorter guy realli hanged in the mid-air during the throw.As for me,i have to face my section mates who keep on chionging at me n giving me knee jab like ong bak.But at least i gave him 2 nice whack to the head, fell him on the mat.But at the end of the day,i got an aching chest as a prize for ACCT :-)

God is truly does work thru people.I have been asking God whether to study chemistry overseas or chemical engineering locally for 1.5 yr.The 1.5 yrs has been quite a journey for my faith and prayer life.At first,i thought i'll be going overseas since the financial means for it seems secure.But when my financial means become increasingly unsecure and i did nt want to burden my family financially,i wondered if i shld continue on that course of action.I wasn't keen on chemical engineering,but kept praying that God would show me the way.It took time to wait and pray,but it was worth it.Slowly,he placed alot of people in my life to tell me what i shld do.Initially i didn't get it but i've heard more n more confirmation as to what i shld do frm my shepherd,dad,friends to my first uncle.Most of them advised me to take the part-time course instead of going overseas.I'll still going to wait for a little more confirmation but i'll apply for it soon.

Throughout the whole time,I've realised that the process of seeking the Answerer is more important than jus finding the answer.Waiting is a part of that parcel.Even though,waiting is almost like holding your breath;it can be unbearable and uncomfortable.The silence that is present in the wait does not mean that he did nt ur hear or bother about your prayer.Rather,waiting is the time where God draws us closer to be with His Presence as we send our request n petition thru prayer.It's nt a chore but a privelege.This verse below from isaiah 30:18 very much describes my experience:

Yet the LORD longs to be gracious to you; 
 he rises to show you compassion. 
 For the LORD is a God of justice. 
 Blessed are all who wait for him!