recruit yan yan
on 7th of september, a thursday afternoon, ah yan was enlisted into the army. i went with him on his first day of stepping foot on tekong. the day was sunny and pleasant, only slightly warm, and i was filled with curiosity. the journey was a little tedious though, starting with a bus journey to the changi ferry terminal, after which the ferry took us out to the sea and finally arriving at tekong island. i kept complaining about the strong saltwater-stench that lingered along the shores of the island, it was abit more overwhelming than normal beaches i guess. next, we had to separate with my brother abit, the family and friends get a tour around their camp while the guys went somewhere else to get a welcome lecture, i think.
the tour consisted of a bus ride to their school, showing us the parade grounds, canteens and medical centre. we went to have a look around at their bunks, rooms for leisure activities, etc. i had alot of feelings when i saw all these places.. everything was a reminder of some things. the parade ground where the graduation takes place, the closets in the bunks where clothes will be kept (mice?), which company, which platoon, which section, things i never knew, i would have to imagine.
we finally saw yan again at the auditorium for his oath-taking. they screened a video regarding army life of course. throughout, i was trying to spot friends i might know who was caught on tape! hehe! but i didn't really find any. next was the CO's speech, i think he's very friendly and fatherly. "enlistees, are you with me?" and the guys reacted promptly "yes sir!" woah.... cool! that was nice. and then finally they took their oaths. so proud of them... national anthem was played thereafter. we slowly filed out of the auditorium when it was over and ate dinner with my brother at the canteen. and so the event ended with him walking us to the entrance and saying our goodbyes, see you on the 21st, his first book-out.
he's been calling back, telling us how well he's doing. latest is him saying his botak looks handsome on him! oh gosh... haha. can't wait to see him come back home.
and yeah, happy birthday to me. =)
the tour consisted of a bus ride to their school, showing us the parade grounds, canteens and medical centre. we went to have a look around at their bunks, rooms for leisure activities, etc. i had alot of feelings when i saw all these places.. everything was a reminder of some things. the parade ground where the graduation takes place, the closets in the bunks where clothes will be kept (mice?), which company, which platoon, which section, things i never knew, i would have to imagine.
we finally saw yan again at the auditorium for his oath-taking. they screened a video regarding army life of course. throughout, i was trying to spot friends i might know who was caught on tape! hehe! but i didn't really find any. next was the CO's speech, i think he's very friendly and fatherly. "enlistees, are you with me?" and the guys reacted promptly "yes sir!" woah.... cool! that was nice. and then finally they took their oaths. so proud of them... national anthem was played thereafter. we slowly filed out of the auditorium when it was over and ate dinner with my brother at the canteen. and so the event ended with him walking us to the entrance and saying our goodbyes, see you on the 21st, his first book-out.
he's been calling back, telling us how well he's doing. latest is him saying his botak looks handsome on him! oh gosh... haha. can't wait to see him come back home.
and yeah, happy birthday to me. =)
posted by KeLLy @ 00:03
2 Comments:
At 9:57 PM,
Java Kueen said…
HAHAHAH. he really said he looks handsome?! wahhhh.
can't wait to see what he looks like.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABE!
At 1:38 AM,
KeLLy said…
Yo thanks! =) haha my mum told me and that's wad she said he said! i almost died laughing!
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