Watched Mission Impossible III yesterday and hung out with my army pals, Celester,Jiangzheng, Hongwei, Wenzheng, Kai Loon, Bryan and his girlfriend.

It was a fun experience as it has been a while since I last went out with a big group of them...=)

MI 3 is fantastic!

It's the kind of movie that keeps you at the edge of the seat...=)

Woah, and sidetracking here,my computer's hard-disk is certainly dying a slow death.

And that prompted me to get a ventilator fan from Sim Lim Square for my CPU.

Hoping that it'll help. But I've yet to install it, together with my new hard-disk..

ORD functions is over. Finally.

Looks like there's something up for me again. Army stuff.

But fret not, just a bit more and it'll be all over.

Commanders who can't lead with decisiveness and humility are disappointing.

Apparently, speech is already a problem for this certain individual. To be unable to enunciate and express himself coherently is pathetic..

A biased attitude doesn't help either. So much for being a commander.

Or perhaps the ranking system has created mistakes with incompetent people like you?

He needs to reflect on his attitude and actions.

Are you an ostrich?

Saying something incoherent, and then stick your head into the sand.

Whilst you are doing so, you pray that somehow somewhat, a miracle will occur...

And that, when you finally pull you head out of the sand, everything will be already done nicely for you?

Can't you work at the level with you fellow "compatriots"?

Do not use threats to psyche you "compatriots" to work doubly hard, just to make things work for you.

Try using appreciation. Or rewards.

Perhaps you need to be studying again.

Go on a moral course. Or get taught about it eventually.

Remember. You are not always "up" there. Rank is nothing.

Nothing in the eyes of a civilian.

Be humble or you'll get burnt.

I for one, will vindicate you.



One phrase: Lead, follow or Get out of my way!

Finally cleared IPPT!

Life can be pretty ironic, ain't it?

ORD function. You are supposed to be presented with an evening of fun performances and dining for the would-be "ORD"ing soldiers...However. you realize that you can't!

You are given this responsibility to prepare something instead.

Plenty of sweat and toil follows. You contribute every ounce of your effort.

However. You have been already been robbed.

Robbed of this othewise relaxing and enjoyable performance that is irrevocably meant for you.

And you are supposed to be entertained and be enjoying yourself on that day?!

Hahah. Sounds like a sad situation here.

Life in XXXXXX camp is really boring.

I feel as if I am strapped to a tree.

A thousand arrows are being pointed at me.

IPPT is tomorrow. Gambatte kudasigh.

This is all that I'm bothered.

How many more days till I leave this place?

4th May 2006

Mark this day!

I am finally getting my braces done! Went to EmBrace Dental Clinic at Orchard International Building for my consultation today and finalised to get braces.

Basically, and X-ray was taken of my front and side view of my jaw.

After that a mould was made for my teeth, followed by a photo-taking session!

Erm, its a half body photoshoot of my front side and 45 degrees, meant for the BEFORE and AFTER look.

Anyway, I'll have to extract 4 tooths in a total. Two at the top and 2 at the bottom.

Pain awaits.

Nevertheless, I feel glad. Finally I am getting something done. =D

Saw this at a show exhibition. We are God-seekers!
Royston 2005

Looking good?

INk has been spilt in the Straits Times about the issue of beauty and how unfair it has been that people are often judged based on the way they look, not actually what they say or do. In a way, they have been judged subjectively, basd on the social model of beauty.

But do beautiful people really have it easier? Might there be disadvantages at all to being pretty, or handsome?

Sure, pretty ladies might have an edge in sales related occupations, provided that they have good PR skills as well.

Does looks open doors?

People will be more attracted to you, from face value, and warm up to you, but after that first impression thingy, it's all about proving you mettle. Your talents and strengths, and even demeanour, will play a part in the upcoming "impressions" to come. If you fail in these areas, the "backlash" that you'll get would be harsher.



My Friends,

Consider what it is that makes one "attractive". Many attraction elements have nothing whatsoever to do with beauty. Try putting on some of the following elements of attractiveness:

1. INTEGRITY. People with integrity that do not gossip and look for the best in others (and therefore inspire the best in others) are considered attractive.

2. COMMUNICATION SKILLS. People who communicate well, those that manage conflict constructively in the workplace are thought of as leaders and are therefore attractive.

3. LEADERSHIP SKILLS. People who support the big picture and do not participate in the little picture (i.e. gossip, negativity and undermining behaviors) are thought of as powerful and therefore attractive.

DO NOT get hung up on the outside part of attractiveness. You can increase your own attractiveness and employability by working on your inner skills.

DO NOT buy into the articles claiming that beauty is all that attractiveness is about. It is NOT! An attractive person is one with integrity, good skills, is well put together and SMART.

Some elements of attractiveness are controllable and some elements are not. We cannot make ourselves taller, or legs longer or our faces different; but we can focus on the controllable elements of attractiveness. If your teeth are crooked and you can have them straightened, do it. If you are overweight, lose it. Keep your hair nicely styled for your face (forget fashion), maintain healthy looking nails and a clean, polished outward appearance. There is no one else in the world like you; embrace that uniqueness in yourself and in others. With this mindset, you'll maximize your own personal abilities and success. Work on your inner skills and GET OUT THERE AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD.