After 38 weeks..

This was what most of us were looking forward to at the start of our officer training course..I too was one of them. However, life after commissioning is not a bed of roses..I believe I have said this before, so I shall not elaborate.

The parade's preparation was extensive! Rehearsals too were uber tiring..I personally felt that the parade need not be that extravagant, but that day, I was swayed a little to the other camp..

This was the most touching moment of the entire parade..The affixing of the officer rank insignia onto the newly commissioned officers by their loved ones..You could see how happy Mum and Sis were yah..hahas..=] In my journey to officership they were there to motivate me in my darkest hour, helping me to pull through the tough times..Thank you both so much, love you two loads!!

Not to forget, my cell also came to support! =] I was really glad to see them la..Without their constant prayer and support, I would not have been so blessed by God! Love you all too..=]

Hahas, after commissioning, I was on course straight away! There was no time to even clear our leave..The first course has ended, and I am attending the next one tomorrow. Thankfully we had our commissioning ball in between the two courses to help us relax a little! =] Anyways, the ball was like a mini-VJC gathering for us Victorians..There were loads of Victorians around! Miss VJ to the max lah, can't help it..The picture above was an all-Victorians photo..=x there were more people then these lah, just that I didn't manage to get them all together for the photo shoot..hahas..

So yupz, my life as an officer has begun, and I look forward to it with much anticipation and anxiety..Well, God will pave the way..peace out people.

I think I'm pretty brave..

Heys people! Can you believe it? I just ran 21km today!! Hahas..It was really madness lah, I did not even train for it like I did for last year..However, the experience today was much better than last year's. It was hot and humid last year, and I ran ALONE! This year however, everything was the opposite. The weather was windy and cooling, and I ran with my pal Nicolas. It felt shorter than last year man. Hahas..=] Timing today was 2:06hrs, 6mins more than last year's. But I guess I deserve a pat on the back for the effort. =]

After the ran, I rushed down to cell and had one really good session with the kids. God's presence was really with us this morning as we held a prayer meeting. Tears nearly flowed down my cheeks when I heard so many sincere prayers. My kids rock! Sam Phua's prayer was really apt, even I overlooked it. After the session, the cell seemed more gelled. =] Abit too early to say, but I believe! Really looking forward to seeing them at SAFTI this saturday at my commissioning parade. Kiddos, you guys are a part of my driving force when I felt I could not go on anymore, love you all loads! =] I sound really gay in this post man, grr..But once in awhile it's okay lah..

After this week, I'm tossed into the big ocean of officership..With great powers comes great responsibility..How apt! This commissioning is another landmark that draws me closer to ORD..hahas..=] Lastly, I leave you with something that's taught to us in the leadership lessons:

Watch your thoughts, for they become your words;
watch your words, for they become your actions;
watch your actions, for they become your habit;
watch your habit, for they become your character;
watch your character, for they become your destiny.