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Wanted to blog about this but keep forgetting. And after reading CM's blog, I decided to blog it now.I'm really amazed as to how much 5 years can change something. Though some may claim that such period is pretty long, I beg to differ. At least when it is pertaining to NCC.


Back in those days, things are somewhat different. Training was different. The atmosphere was different. Things are turning for the worse now in NCC. And I can't imagine what's the standard in another 5 years time.

Sometimes I'm ashamed to wear the uniform with the 3 letter word on the verge of my shoulders. Seriously.



No longer do NCC gives you that feeling of awe and respect.


No longer do NCC gives the wearer that feeling of confidence and strength, be it mental or physical.


A fellow CLT once told me recently, "Times change." And in my mind I said: True. But you accept changes using your brain. Not all changes are good. You don't just accept changes with an open hand.


Before I left NCC for a while in Sec 4, NCC came out with this phrase: To develop thinking cadets. Now I wonder if NCC is really thinking of what they're doing or just succumb to the pressures of society.


This applies to CSS NCC:

I was informed as of recent that the TOs will only allow the cadets to bring their set of uniform
once per week. Reason being the boots are too heavy.



I almost died laughing.



If this is the mindset, I am not surprise if one day, it is not compulsory for NCC cadets to wear their uniform. Maybe they should just wear their school uniform and do marching. In school uniform to do PT. In school uniform to fire M-16s.


Boots are too heavy. Haiz... maybe I should suggest that it be changed to slippers. Much lighter right?


Sometimes I think, it was a mistake to have sign up for CLT course. Every effort that I made to turn things right is being revert back to square 1. CLTs nowadays have to watch their backs more often. Anyone can just get stab at the back. Be it by the cadets, the CO or whosoever. Its really scary.


I know I'm complaining so much and you might ask, what am I doing to make things different. I've searched my own conscience and I know myself that I'm doing whatever that's within my capability. I'm no superman. Neither am I a magician. There's so much I can do. CLTs are not as powerful as before.


I'm really terrified as to what I will see of NCC in a few years time. God bless.


Common phrase: NCC is just a CCA.


How ignorant can people be.

I feel so stupid to have come for the CCA open house today. I can't believe that the unit is in this condition. Too many problems to the extend that I don't know which should I start working on first. Problems range from the teachers to the cadets. How can the unit be so screwed up? I just find it getting worse. And I'm getting tired of all the shits.


Some random rants...I'm too tired to explain everything.


1) You have yet to pay up and still have the cheek to scold us about not giving the shirt? What nonsense.



2) So you want us to do your job is it? Is that what you're saying?



3) Don't talk to me about priorities. Preach yourself before you preach others.



4) You said you're hurt. We are hurt all along.



5) I don't see why there's a need for him to be promoted.



6) Your rank is nothing.



7) You want to do a CLT's job, go get the rank. You want to do a specialist's job, you're welcome to retain for a few more years.



8) I know what's the difference between clearing up someone's shit and helping. Don't take me as a stupid human.



9) Do scold the correct people please.



10) Can you guys like have some brains to start planning and do things early?




That's all.



Even if I can do magic, I think its not sufficient. Well, all that we can do is to keep on trying and trying.

I can't resist anymore. I just feel like blogging and so here I am. My first post for the new year, 2007. I'm really taken aback as to how fast time really flies. Its like wow...2007 already.


I'm sure its even faster for JC peeps. After 2007,comes 2008. Guys will enter NS and girls moving on to university. Oooo...


Still pretty long way for me. I'm not even in my second year yet. But yea, I smell it coming real fast. When school starts tommorow, I have more or less 6-7 weeks before...BOOM! The heavy weight semester exams. How interesting...no warm-ups! :(



Anyway, I was informed that I was involved in a police case some time last week. But the weird thing is, I have not been to the police station or meet anyone from there so far. I was the one dealing with the shirt supplier for CSS NCC and it was told to me that I have not paid a single cent to the company. What crap. I did pay everything. What really got onto my nerves was that the company contacted me through phone call and enquire about the payment and then they decided to report it to the police. I find that it was pretty unreasonable. No discussion what-so-ever and POOF! I'm in a police case.


But I must say that I became ball-less for a while when it happened. And then that night, the police actually called me. And that made me even more panicky. But then I realised, I've nothing to be afraid of and that's it. I had all sorts of weird imaginations crashing through my mind for that few days. I was told during the phone call with the police that I might have to come down to the station to make a statement but somehow that day had not happened yet.


Till now, there's no news of the case. I've paid all the money that I'm supposed to and they have given me all the goods. So we're square. And, man. It was a hell lot of cash money for a 17-year old like me to handle. It was over a thousand bucks. Plus, its not my money alone I'm handling. I still remember myself being so cautious in counting the money and all. And still, something like this has to happen. Wht more can I say...


When I think back, what if it were my specialists(they were only in sec 3 in 2006) who are the ones handling this instead of me? It'll be a worst scenario I supposed. They're having their Os this year and yet have to deal with this kind of shit. Whatever it is, I hope its all over.


Sometimes I do wonder if its really worth sacrificing and putting in your utmost effort in something when it's seemingly clear that it's not going to work out. Clement asked me that before and I find that the answer changes with what situation a person is in. It's one of those questions with volatile answers.


And yea, thanks Clement for being there. I really appreaciate it. At least you helped me starighten my thoughts at that time. Thanks bro.


Year 2007. I'm ready for it. YEA!!!