Saturday, January 5, 2013

POP LO! ^^:DD

Today's definitely the most defining moment in the whole 4 months of being a recruit in Tekong.
24km route march was really not a joke, especially when we were marching down the road beside the Changi Airport runways. This road was around 8km before we advanced to East Coast Park which was even a more gruel-some and tiring path down to Marina Bay Barage. 
I'm really glad to have my family members who are always so supportive of me in whatever I do. Just halfway through 24km, around the mid point area, I saw my parents, my grandma and my sister standing there and looking for me to cheer me on for my route march. Life can never be better than having wonderful loved ones, bros and sis and all friends to root me on whatever I am set on doing.
Upon reaching near the Singapore Flyer, I was really on the verge on "pin-sang" cause it's really a toll on my shoulders and legs but luckily I have my Sir, 2nd LT Wong Wai Kit to cheer me on and push me further. Thank you Sir!
Reaching the end point was probably the most tiring and longest path but the thought of going to POP had already overwhelmed the tiredness of not sleeping and the prolonging 24km route march. Reaching the ending point, when we were supposed to change to a new set of Smart 4 for the Graduation Parade and finish our breakfast before embarking on a contingent level to prepare for Graduation Parade, while all the rest were sleeping, I was looking at the scenic view of the Singapore Flyer right before the sunrise even commenced. That was really a splendid experience that can never be forgotten in my entire life.
Graduation Parade was really awesome and everything was really worth it when you saw all the crowds before you clapping. I had the feeling of crying with tears of joy but luckily I managed to suppress it because we were still in the Parade. 
Last but not least, taking photos with my respective commanders, platoon mates and bunk mates were really wonderful but I regretted not taking photos with Bob and Noble who were in Viper and Kestrel company respectively. 
Nevertheless, let us embark on a new journey in our NS life to ORD! POP LO! ^^:DDD