Reminiscence of the Good Ol' Days

CJ recently posted an old class photo of ours and all went "owww...those were the days".

Those were the days indeed. Good ol' days. I really miss it. In fact, I missed it more than any other period of my life. Took out the commemorative VCD given to us in the 2007 PU3 appreciation tea and watched it for the first time in I guess...a year? Memories came rushing back, hitting me like a steel freight train and threatening to overwhelm me in a nostalgic tsunami. Man, I miss those days. (refer to http://dottymonster.blogspot.com/2007/11/finally.html for the videos)

And look at the effort the teachers put in. Though through my years in Millennia Institute I've criticised MI much, deep in my heart I know I don't mean it. MI is a real great place. If given a chance to turn back time, even if I had scored straight As, MI would have been the place I would want to go again. The great friendship I've forged there with the peeps; the great mentors who have so selflessly went beyond their duty to give extra pointers, to guide us not just academically but spiritually too.

I've bickered on so many occasions with my home tutor (not literally, it's the name for form teacher in MI) Miss Tee, but to be frank, she's a great teacher. Then there's Mr Tang - I can bet that there's hardly any teacher who's more enthusiastic about sharing his knowledge with you than him. Oh, and how can I forget about Mr Victor (now-a-father) Soh? He's the best math teacher I've ever got in my whole life (he actually made me like math for the first time in my life). And our motherly accounts teacher.

Indeed, as Sir Issac Newton so rightly puts it, "I can see further than anyone else, it is only because I am standing on the shoulders of giants"

Reflection

Did a some self-reflection the past few days.

Realised that I had too much expectations. Of people around me. Of people whom I work with. And the problem is that when they do not meet those expectations, I label them as fucked up.

I guess I judge people too much, and judge myself too little. Everybody have their flaws. No wonder Valerie once told me that if you want to be truly happy helping someone, be prepared that he or she isn't going to help you back when you need them. You can't judge someone based on your own point of view. Not everybody is willing to sacrifice. Not everybody have the same mindset as you are.

I guess that's a big realisation for me and something I really have to work on. Noticed that Vincent was asking me: "Why you so pek chek? You seldom so pek chek one what." too many a times it makes the comment seem an irony. Because I am always so pek chek. Reason being that I am not as selfless as I think I am. I do things with an expectation of reciprocation of some sort, which was why I was quite upset over how others did not help me but simply keep rushing me. I don't like to rush things. If I have to do something, I want it to be done properly. Do it once and for all. Maybe I'm too narrow-minded like Jack said or too perfectionist like James said.

But well, things have passed and though I still feel a little upset. I guess I should also reflect upon my actions and the way I react to the situation. And I would also like to apologise to all those whom I have acted rudely or caused unhappiness to.

Léon

Beautiful.

If there's one word to describe this movie, beautiful would be it.

A 1994 film, it's been 15 years now. I was only 6 then, Gary Oldman 36, Natalie Portman 13, and Jean Reno 46. But after 15 years, I watched it today. And I love it.

Leon is everything you expect of a professional "cleaner" (the word he use to substitute killer). He is calm, quick, routine, punctual. Yet he is also what you wouldn't expect of a killer. No vice of any sort. No alcohol, no drugs, not even cigarette. It's just him, his guns and his plant. His mundane life is however spiced up (and messed up) when he meets 12 year old Mathilda (portrayed by Natalie Portman).

Leon is an Italian immigrant who fled Italy after killing his lover's father (who killed his own daughter). After landing in America, he worked for mob boss "Uncle Tony". He lives comfortably with his plant in a little apartment next door to Mathilda whom he occasionally talks to. Mathilda's father works for corrupted DEA officer Norman Stansfield, but was brutally killed together with his wife, step daughter and son when he stole part of Norman's drug. Mathilda, the only survivor who managed to escape the massacre because she was out grocery shopping was taken in by Leon. And their lives changed forever.

This movie is different from other movies about killers in that it focused more on addressing other issues on love, growing up and a series of other moral issues. There's even a slight hint of hero worshipping and paedophile. Lol. And it tugs on your heartstrings. Somewhat like the way Korean movie (also about a professional killer) 愛無間 did.

And the movie is really great. Definitely worth a watch.

What Kind of SAF Soldier Are You?

Facebook. Quizzes.

Seems like besides all the games, the new craze is now quizzes. Which Little Nonya Character are you...What is Your Dream Job...Are you Gay...etc etc. But there's just this particular one that WE as NSF must do. What Kind of SAF Soldier are You?

Did it twice. The first result I got was Act Blur Soldier. The second attempt yield a result I think suits me more - Suck Thumb Soldier. Act Blur Soldier is more apt for Wei Seong (think of his favourite phrase: 'Huh? Shi Meh?') Matthew...I think EVERYONE KNEW - Chao Keng. Rui Long would most probably be Wayang soldier but to give him the benefit of doubt, we'll let him have the honour of Garang Soldier.

So here's the 5 types of soldier classification and their description.







And so I was thinking about the 5 types of soldiers and I think the most unhappy group of Soldiers are the Wayang Soldiers. Why? Because to them, Chao Geng soldiers are "Jia Liao Bi", Act Blur soldiers are not much better, Suck Thumb soldiers are waiting to be told, while Garang Soldiers make their effort to look garang mediocre.

But that's just my two cents worth. You can argue all you like but I don't care, coz' I'm a true blue bo chap Suck Thumb soldier!

Long Time No Blog

Been a while since I blogged.

And the last one was just a pissed comment.

Wanted to blog about my Taiwan trip but am too busy (read lazy) to do it. Especially that I have to sieve out the army part. But I promise (myself) that I will do it after I come back from outfield and proficiency test.

And then there's the plan to rent a yatch for my 21st Birthday so that I can get near Marina Bay and make use of the fireworks. But the plan's ruined because of National Day ops. =(

Anyways recently caught up with Selene and Marianne. Selene's part was good. Had lunch together at the newly opened Xin Wang Cafe at the newly opened Yew Tee Point (LOL). As for Marianne...haha...I'll just say it's awkward. Had to try to put in a lot of effort talking about different topics to keep the awkwardness away. And then there's the headache...Marianne don't speak Mandarin so I had to converse in English with her. But I am used to talking with James in Chinese. Argh. Poor planning on my part. Should've guessed that it would be awkward for the both of them to meet. The 2 of them did not say a single word to each other I think. Neither had their eyes met. I mean...it's so long already right? They should have moved on le. But then it's not really up to me to comment.

Went to gym after that with James and chatted a lot. Seems like a lot of things happened during the 3 weeks I was away. And then there's news which was long overdue. Things I was unaware of. But I guess those stuff are not up to me to put up on the blog either.

Looking forward to the release of X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Been a long time since I caught up with Shamana and James. Hopefully I can get to meet up with Munirah too and of course our married Man Zhi Hao.

That's all for now. New resolution: Start Blogging Again. =)