3rd week into PTP, 5 more weeks to go.
Sir Zhan Hong disallowed me to run anymore, despite all my efforts in revoking my status.
Now I have a MRI(I think?) scan awaiting me on the 7th of April 2011, and I hope if everything turns out fine, the higher ups will allow me to do running with the rest again.
3rd week passed normally with nothing much to note about.
Still pretty depressed I am not allowed to do running anymore. There goes my dream of joining the Naval Divers. All I can do now is to train my upper body, and I am putting a lot of effort in the trainings. I need to become fit.
As for company 1/11, things going the same. Unity isn't there. Here, we have a bunch of people doing their best to train their body and mind. A bunch of elitist poly students here who couldn't accept the fact that the slower people needs more time to adjust and encouragement, not flaming, insults nor sarcastic remarks. There are also people who simply refuse to change, and people who constantly seeks to slack off every second. Not forgetting those who were seriously self-centered.
I don't know what to say. If I am the sergeant, everyday the company would be screwed up down left right by me for being so divided. I ain't. I don't have the right to say. I do what I do best, help from the shadows. I don't need recognition, I just want to have a fruitful military life.
I'm about to book in to IMOS soon, hope the 4th week would be smooth sailing again and hopefully this time round, the company would bond together and be as one. As of now, we're still divided by pride and other emotional issues. Can company 1/11 really set aside all their differences to stand as one? We'll see... We'll see...
1 hour left. I better go prepare my stuffs and prepare to leave.
Though adapted to the military regimentation and stuffs, I miss my wings of freedom.
Only 4 months. I can do it. I can train hard.
Good-bye people.
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Saturday, March 19, 2011
2 weeks of Confinement, my first Book-out~!
Hi people!
I am back from my first two weeks of my Navy life!
Yesterday night was the night I book-out with the rest of my company, and it's the night everyone is looking forward to. For most of my company, they are eager to quickly get home to see their family, shower up and change before heading out to find their lovers! For me though, I am simply contented just go home, and rest. I wasn't in the condition to go out to enjoy the freedom anyway!
These two weeks have been both hell and heaven for me. The tough training and the strict regimentation kinda serve it's good and bad. It isn't that bad, but my physical condition deprive me any head-starts. Waking up at 5am every morning to wash up and get ready, or sometimes washing my clothes isn't hard at all. When I am selected to be the company IC, I couldn't cope up with the responsibility, and I just kinda break down. I wasn't given any chance to atone for my past mistakes. Shortly after I became the company IC, my legs were pushed to the limits during our 2nd IPPT and I collapse onto the ground, unable to feel my legs. It's like they are not there. There are sharp pains shooting out from my shin bones on both side. Sadly, I had to be send to the medical center for check-up. After my check-up there, I was sent to Changi General Hospital for further analysis. Was given a jab to ease my pain on my shin bones, then was sent for X-Ray.
Results turn shows that one of my shin bones, either left or right, have a crack line.
Probably the result of me trying to be a hero - I shouldn't have jump in front of the bike to stop the snatch-theft. Both me and the rider flew, though he sustain more injuries than I do, doctor said I am fine and nothing is wrong with me. The police who arrived on scene scolded me for being reckless though. This happened years ago. The after-effect of it probably shows now.
The doctor then gave me a medical report, which states - "excuse duties for 1 month, fit only for light duties." My heart just sank. She then gave me an appointment date with the bone doctor(orthopedic?). I know that if the doctor declare a negative result, my PES would drop. I don't want that..! I wanted to go into a combat unit - the Naval Divers!!! Or at least even go on-board a frigate!!! I don't want to be stuck in the base doing Admin duties!!! If there is a God up there, please fix my leg up so I can be declared fit for duties once again and resume training!!!
Pushing myself to the limit, with only one goal in mind, to break my limits and achieve Gold Standard in IPPT. It's only been two weeks, but I have shredded off a few cm worth of fats from my overall build! I am very happy with the results. But after my second week there was a fail thanks to the injury I had on my shin. Didn't get to train much with the rest of the company. They already doing Intervals, and I can't even start on it yet. This is bullshit. I wanted to train so much, but I can't because of the god-damn medical report and my god-forsaken legs.
I AM PISSED TO THE MAX.
But there are happy and joyful times in the camp too. My company have a bunch of genuinely slow-learners, and some who were simply too use to the life they had outside and can't adjust to the military life. Not forgetting those that simply can't be bothered. They are out there to fuck the company up. The amount of punishment we receive each day, let's say push-ups, easily shot over 200. That's fucked.
Now that I am out, I just hope that I can book-out safely next week. If my company is really at what I expected them to be, we would be booking out every weekend. But apparently no, my company is far from united. People are still blaming each other. With this, I am expecting myself to not be able to book out until the end of my PTP - which still have 6 weeks to go. These 6 weeks left, I am prepared to go through hell and heaven with my company, despite it having some extras who kinda ruin the company. Not everyone is perfect and I can accept them. I am pretty good with drills thanks to my NPCC backgrounds, so I can contribute to the company when it comes to drills. All it takes now, is for this company - 1/11 - to buck up and help themselves! I sincerely hope nothing bad will happen during the next 6 weeks of PTP and the next 9 weeks of BMT.
May 1/11 strive for the best!
1/11 Banzai!!!
==============
Oh yeah, there are a few very nice song our boatswains taught us, it's titled - "When the cold wind blows" and "Purple Light"
Here, I write it down, figure the tune out yourself though. :)
"WHEN THE COLD WIND BLOWS"
In the early morning run~
With my buddy by my side~
With an aching in my heart~
And my body full of sweat~
I'm a long long way from home~
And I miss my lover so~
In the early morning run~
When the cold wind blows~
When the cold wind blows~
When the cold wind blows~
When the cold wind blows~
And I miss you so~
I know I know~
You have to go~
So hurry back home~
Cause I miss you so~
"PURPLE LIGHT"
Purple light, in the valley.
That is where, I wanna be!
PTP, best companions.
With my rifle and my buddy and me~
Cadence's Run, sibei jialat!
IPPT, lagi worse!
Everyday, doing PT.
With my rifle and my buddy and me~
Booking out, see my girlfriend.
Saw her with, another man!
Broken heart, back to Navy.
With my rifle and my buddy and me~
ORD, back to studies.
Got degree, so happy!
Can't forget, days in Navy.
With my rifle and my buddy and me~
Purple heart, at the war front.
That is where, my buddy died.
If I die, would you bury me~
With my rifle and my buddy and me~
======================
In case some of you decided to ask stupid question, purple heart is a medal given to those who have been wounded or killed in war. It applied to U.S Military, so I don't think if I were to get wounded or killed in the Gulf of Aden, I will get the purple heart. Well, it's not something I wanted anyway!
I am back from my first two weeks of my Navy life!
Yesterday night was the night I book-out with the rest of my company, and it's the night everyone is looking forward to. For most of my company, they are eager to quickly get home to see their family, shower up and change before heading out to find their lovers! For me though, I am simply contented just go home, and rest. I wasn't in the condition to go out to enjoy the freedom anyway!
These two weeks have been both hell and heaven for me. The tough training and the strict regimentation kinda serve it's good and bad. It isn't that bad, but my physical condition deprive me any head-starts. Waking up at 5am every morning to wash up and get ready, or sometimes washing my clothes isn't hard at all. When I am selected to be the company IC, I couldn't cope up with the responsibility, and I just kinda break down. I wasn't given any chance to atone for my past mistakes. Shortly after I became the company IC, my legs were pushed to the limits during our 2nd IPPT and I collapse onto the ground, unable to feel my legs. It's like they are not there. There are sharp pains shooting out from my shin bones on both side. Sadly, I had to be send to the medical center for check-up. After my check-up there, I was sent to Changi General Hospital for further analysis. Was given a jab to ease my pain on my shin bones, then was sent for X-Ray.
Results turn shows that one of my shin bones, either left or right, have a crack line.
Probably the result of me trying to be a hero - I shouldn't have jump in front of the bike to stop the snatch-theft. Both me and the rider flew, though he sustain more injuries than I do, doctor said I am fine and nothing is wrong with me. The police who arrived on scene scolded me for being reckless though. This happened years ago. The after-effect of it probably shows now.
The doctor then gave me a medical report, which states - "excuse duties for 1 month, fit only for light duties." My heart just sank. She then gave me an appointment date with the bone doctor(orthopedic?). I know that if the doctor declare a negative result, my PES would drop. I don't want that..! I wanted to go into a combat unit - the Naval Divers!!! Or at least even go on-board a frigate!!! I don't want to be stuck in the base doing Admin duties!!! If there is a God up there, please fix my leg up so I can be declared fit for duties once again and resume training!!!
Pushing myself to the limit, with only one goal in mind, to break my limits and achieve Gold Standard in IPPT. It's only been two weeks, but I have shredded off a few cm worth of fats from my overall build! I am very happy with the results. But after my second week there was a fail thanks to the injury I had on my shin. Didn't get to train much with the rest of the company. They already doing Intervals, and I can't even start on it yet. This is bullshit. I wanted to train so much, but I can't because of the god-damn medical report and my god-forsaken legs.
I AM PISSED TO THE MAX.
But there are happy and joyful times in the camp too. My company have a bunch of genuinely slow-learners, and some who were simply too use to the life they had outside and can't adjust to the military life. Not forgetting those that simply can't be bothered. They are out there to fuck the company up. The amount of punishment we receive each day, let's say push-ups, easily shot over 200. That's fucked.
Now that I am out, I just hope that I can book-out safely next week. If my company is really at what I expected them to be, we would be booking out every weekend. But apparently no, my company is far from united. People are still blaming each other. With this, I am expecting myself to not be able to book out until the end of my PTP - which still have 6 weeks to go. These 6 weeks left, I am prepared to go through hell and heaven with my company, despite it having some extras who kinda ruin the company. Not everyone is perfect and I can accept them. I am pretty good with drills thanks to my NPCC backgrounds, so I can contribute to the company when it comes to drills. All it takes now, is for this company - 1/11 - to buck up and help themselves! I sincerely hope nothing bad will happen during the next 6 weeks of PTP and the next 9 weeks of BMT.
May 1/11 strive for the best!
1/11 Banzai!!!
==============
Oh yeah, there are a few very nice song our boatswains taught us, it's titled - "When the cold wind blows" and "Purple Light"
Here, I write it down, figure the tune out yourself though. :)
"WHEN THE COLD WIND BLOWS"
In the early morning run~
With my buddy by my side~
With an aching in my heart~
And my body full of sweat~
I'm a long long way from home~
And I miss my lover so~
In the early morning run~
When the cold wind blows~
When the cold wind blows~
When the cold wind blows~
When the cold wind blows~
And I miss you so~
I know I know~
You have to go~
So hurry back home~
Cause I miss you so~
"PURPLE LIGHT"
Purple light, in the valley.
That is where, I wanna be!
PTP, best companions.
With my rifle and my buddy and me~
Cadence's Run, sibei jialat!
IPPT, lagi worse!
Everyday, doing PT.
With my rifle and my buddy and me~
Booking out, see my girlfriend.
Saw her with, another man!
Broken heart, back to Navy.
With my rifle and my buddy and me~
ORD, back to studies.
Got degree, so happy!
Can't forget, days in Navy.
With my rifle and my buddy and me~
Purple heart, at the war front.
That is where, my buddy died.
If I die, would you bury me~
With my rifle and my buddy and me~
======================
In case some of you decided to ask stupid question, purple heart is a medal given to those who have been wounded or killed in war. It applied to U.S Military, so I don't think if I were to get wounded or killed in the Gulf of Aden, I will get the purple heart. Well, it's not something I wanted anyway!
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