Unknowingly, Kelvin has already been in the Navy for 5weeks and today marks the start of the 6th week :)
I wouldnt say time has passed very fast, but it was bearable. Initially, it wasnt easy for both Kelvin and me but gradually, we are starting to adapt to the kind of life after enlistment.
Although every weekend, I anticipate his book out and the little and pathetic but blessed time we get to spend together over the weekend, but every sunday night my mood falls to the bottom of an endless pit and its like a routine, I'd be emo again on monday but slowly picking up my mood again by tuesday.
Kelvin has grown to adapt the kind of life in the navy now and has almost no complains about physical training and all in our phone calls :)
Tomorrow he'll be doing his IPPT and on thursday there'll be a water carnival for those in the IMOS :D Sounds fun isnt it? Its a games carnival kind of thing whereby they get to play games in the pool. Hopefully this week will pass fast again.
I love you, recruit lee.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Monday, October 11, 2010
龙昌的奋斗日记，week4 (reflection)
Kelvin has already been enlisted for a month :) Today marks the start of his fifth week in the navy.
In the past week, I was very emotional and mean towards Kelvin. I dont know why but the feeling of loneliness is overwhelming and its like a super-duper-hyper crazily negative bomb that bombs my brain off and make me so overwhelmed with negative emotions.
In our phone calls daily for week4, it has to contain some bad news. In which includes Kelvin saying because he failed his pull ups and standing broad jump, he'll have lesser time to talk to me at night because he has to go for extra trainings. Secondly, he failed his Cat1 swimming test because his legs are tired and he couldnt overcome his fear of swimming in the NCR uniform and he told me all the people who took the Cat1 test passed but him. I was kind of disappointed and ignored the fact that he tried his best but couldn't do it. I was mean enough to put him down with my words and make him upset. Thirdly, some of his friends got to book out on friday night because they passed their IPPT and CAT1 swimming test, which further adds to my disappointed and i blamed him for not passing the tests. Lastly, he told me that he would be confined for BMT for my 21st birthday which falls on a sunday.
All these bad news generally put me through a gloomy and emo week4.
However, when I went to church on sunday with Kelvin and during praise and worship, I felt God's love and then I started to think, why havent I depended on God when I felt like poo on week4? Why was I so ignorant when God was just standing at the door of my heart, why did I not let him in?
He is always there when I need him. Just a prayer away.
I left church with a light heart and I felt freedom almost immediately during our intercessory prayer. He rejuvenated me and empowered me.
I started my week joyfully and I will never let myself go through another emotional week4 because I know God is there for me and nothing is too difficult with him :)
And now I keep reminding myself that I have to
1: Support
2: Encourage
3: Motivate
recruit lee :)
He needs my support, encouragement and motivation to pull through. God will strengthen him, strengthen our relationship :D
WEEK5, GO GO GO!
In the past week, I was very emotional and mean towards Kelvin. I dont know why but the feeling of loneliness is overwhelming and its like a super-duper-hyper crazily negative bomb that bombs my brain off and make me so overwhelmed with negative emotions.
In our phone calls daily for week4, it has to contain some bad news. In which includes Kelvin saying because he failed his pull ups and standing broad jump, he'll have lesser time to talk to me at night because he has to go for extra trainings. Secondly, he failed his Cat1 swimming test because his legs are tired and he couldnt overcome his fear of swimming in the NCR uniform and he told me all the people who took the Cat1 test passed but him. I was kind of disappointed and ignored the fact that he tried his best but couldn't do it. I was mean enough to put him down with my words and make him upset. Thirdly, some of his friends got to book out on friday night because they passed their IPPT and CAT1 swimming test, which further adds to my disappointed and i blamed him for not passing the tests. Lastly, he told me that he would be confined for BMT for my 21st birthday which falls on a sunday.
All these bad news generally put me through a gloomy and emo week4.
However, when I went to church on sunday with Kelvin and during praise and worship, I felt God's love and then I started to think, why havent I depended on God when I felt like poo on week4? Why was I so ignorant when God was just standing at the door of my heart, why did I not let him in?
He is always there when I need him. Just a prayer away.
I left church with a light heart and I felt freedom almost immediately during our intercessory prayer. He rejuvenated me and empowered me.
I started my week joyfully and I will never let myself go through another emotional week4 because I know God is there for me and nothing is too difficult with him :)
And now I keep reminding myself that I have to
1: Support
2: Encourage
3: Motivate
recruit lee :)
He needs my support, encouragement and motivation to pull through. God will strengthen him, strengthen our relationship :D
WEEK5, GO GO GO!
Sunday, October 3, 2010
龙昌的奋斗日记，week3 (reflection)
Weather: Humid
Kelvin survived week3 in the Navy :) He just booked in earlier at 845pm.
Our weekend passed so quickly but I spent so much quality time with him, it was more than enough for me.
Kelvin's training daily basically surrounded around physical training, running, swimming and drills :)
and every evening he'll do the cleaning up of the bunk. His roommates and him bought tons or magic clean, handy duster, magic clean mop, wet wipes when they booked out last week.. haha so kiasu but they're always the bunk with the least mistakes..
Kelvin has lost 4kg in total and 4inches on his waist.. Now he's so tanned and abit fitter. Not bad luh! :D Im working hard too.. losing those fats..
Im missing him already.. and this emo routine will continue every sunday night and fade off as e week progresses..
Kelvin survived week3 in the Navy :) He just booked in earlier at 845pm.
Our weekend passed so quickly but I spent so much quality time with him, it was more than enough for me.
Kelvin's training daily basically surrounded around physical training, running, swimming and drills :)
and every evening he'll do the cleaning up of the bunk. His roommates and him bought tons or magic clean, handy duster, magic clean mop, wet wipes when they booked out last week.. haha so kiasu but they're always the bunk with the least mistakes..
Kelvin has lost 4kg in total and 4inches on his waist.. Now he's so tanned and abit fitter. Not bad luh! :D Im working hard too.. losing those fats..
Im missing him already.. and this emo routine will continue every sunday night and fade off as e week progresses..
Sunday, September 26, 2010
龙昌的奋斗日记，Reflection (Day1 to 11)
Weather: Humid
Kelvin booked out on friday night instead of saturday morning. God is so good and so kind towards us :) Finally spent time with him and he also had these 2days to recharge his energy from the support of his family, the church choir and his friends..
Kelvin had alot of rest and he had turned abit darker and a little fitter :D He is also a more mature guy now, at least he does his own laundry. We managed to go to town for a 2hour walk on saturday and I really really thank God for this amazing miracle.
GO GO KELVIN! See you next saturday :)
Kelvin booked out on friday night instead of saturday morning. God is so good and so kind towards us :) Finally spent time with him and he also had these 2days to recharge his energy from the support of his family, the church choir and his friends..
Kelvin had alot of rest and he had turned abit darker and a little fitter :D He is also a more mature guy now, at least he does his own laundry. We managed to go to town for a 2hour walk on saturday and I really really thank God for this amazing miracle.
GO GO KELVIN! See you next saturday :)
Thursday, September 23, 2010
龙昌的奋斗日记，第十一天
Weather: Cooling
Today is DAY ELEVEN :) And we have friday to go, then saturday is BOOK OUT DAY. Today I ordered Kelvin's "first-book-out-gift". Im going all crazy because I get to see him like in a day and a half's time. Ever since we've been together, there has never been once this long that we didnt see each other for :(
Finally, book out day is coming. Today Kelvin had a horrendous day. Horrendous as in physically wise. The officers are trying to squeeze their energy dry dry dry because they get to book out on saturday to head home to rest :D Training was exceptionally tough.
Tomorrow, Kelvin would be going through his first swimming lesson. For those who knows how to swim, and are confident enough can choose to take their swimming test ( CAT2) tomorrow, which Kelvin might do tomorrow. CAT 2 involves swimming about 100m, threading water for 10mins and jumping down from a 3m platform.Afterwhich, those who pass will proceed to CAT1, CAT1 involves, swimming 150m while wearing the number4 uniform, thread water 10mins, taking off your pants and making a float, jumping off from a 5m platform. CAT1 passers will then be allowed to go onboard ships and swim in the Navy swimming pool :D
Kelvin shouldnt have problem with swimming because he's a born swimmer :)
Today Kelvin went to measure his weight again & apparently, his fats turned into muscles and muscles weigh heavier than fats and his weight has only fallen by 1kg since enlistment. But I believe he must be looking more toned up now :) I am so excited to see the "low-fat" Kelvin.
Kelvin was also esp delighted today and he said "Today my bunk was only penalized for 3mistakes after area cleaning." Usually, he would say like, today our bunk got 50+ mistakes, or least Ive heard is like 30+? Praise the Lord. But but but, that doesnt mean no punishment because the rest of the bunks made many mistakes as usual because they are not serious in doing area cleaning :(
Time seems to be passing a little faster already! Saturday, Come Quick!
Today is DAY ELEVEN :) And we have friday to go, then saturday is BOOK OUT DAY. Today I ordered Kelvin's "first-book-out-gift". Im going all crazy because I get to see him like in a day and a half's time. Ever since we've been together, there has never been once this long that we didnt see each other for :(
Finally, book out day is coming. Today Kelvin had a horrendous day. Horrendous as in physically wise. The officers are trying to squeeze their energy dry dry dry because they get to book out on saturday to head home to rest :D Training was exceptionally tough.
Tomorrow, Kelvin would be going through his first swimming lesson. For those who knows how to swim, and are confident enough can choose to take their swimming test ( CAT2) tomorrow, which Kelvin might do tomorrow. CAT 2 involves swimming about 100m, threading water for 10mins and jumping down from a 3m platform.Afterwhich, those who pass will proceed to CAT1, CAT1 involves, swimming 150m while wearing the number4 uniform, thread water 10mins, taking off your pants and making a float, jumping off from a 5m platform. CAT1 passers will then be allowed to go onboard ships and swim in the Navy swimming pool :D
Kelvin shouldnt have problem with swimming because he's a born swimmer :)
Today Kelvin went to measure his weight again & apparently, his fats turned into muscles and muscles weigh heavier than fats and his weight has only fallen by 1kg since enlistment. But I believe he must be looking more toned up now :) I am so excited to see the "low-fat" Kelvin.
Kelvin was also esp delighted today and he said "Today my bunk was only penalized for 3mistakes after area cleaning." Usually, he would say like, today our bunk got 50+ mistakes, or least Ive heard is like 30+? Praise the Lord. But but but, that doesnt mean no punishment because the rest of the bunks made many mistakes as usual because they are not serious in doing area cleaning :(
Time seems to be passing a little faster already! Saturday, Come Quick!
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
龙昌的奋斗日记，第十天
Weather: Rain
" I AM BOOKING OUT THIS SATURDAY! " This was the first line Kelvin yelled into the phone when I picked it up at 1045pm. For a second, I was shocked and stunned and then I couldnt control my emotions and I was jumping all over the house for about 1min.
I am smiling as Im typing this post. Kelvin said his officers received instructions for the Navy Heads to let them book out this saturday. His officers also added that "Although you all are the most undeserving batch, but we have to follow instructions from our boss." and this is the first time in IMOS (Institute of Maritime Operation Systems) that recruits have been allowed to book out after being confined for just ONE weekend.. Normally its two weekends!
PRAISE THE LORD PRAISE THE LORD PRAISE THE LORD :)
God knows our needs and he fufills our needs. He knew Kelvin needed a break and rest physically and emotionally, He also knew Kelvin and I needed time with each other after a long time missing each other :D
God is so good. He never fails, he never slumbers!
Praise the Lord!
&the whole conversation today, Kelvin and his bunkmates were so high and crazy, it seems like they are having a party in the bunk. Kelvin has already thought of what to do this weekend! :D 2days might be short but still, better than dont have right.
Praise the Lord :D
" I AM BOOKING OUT THIS SATURDAY! " This was the first line Kelvin yelled into the phone when I picked it up at 1045pm. For a second, I was shocked and stunned and then I couldnt control my emotions and I was jumping all over the house for about 1min.
I am smiling as Im typing this post. Kelvin said his officers received instructions for the Navy Heads to let them book out this saturday. His officers also added that "Although you all are the most undeserving batch, but we have to follow instructions from our boss." and this is the first time in IMOS (Institute of Maritime Operation Systems) that recruits have been allowed to book out after being confined for just ONE weekend.. Normally its two weekends!
PRAISE THE LORD PRAISE THE LORD PRAISE THE LORD :)
God knows our needs and he fufills our needs. He knew Kelvin needed a break and rest physically and emotionally, He also knew Kelvin and I needed time with each other after a long time missing each other :D
God is so good. He never fails, he never slumbers!
Praise the Lord!
&the whole conversation today, Kelvin and his bunkmates were so high and crazy, it seems like they are having a party in the bunk. Kelvin has already thought of what to do this weekend! :D 2days might be short but still, better than dont have right.
Praise the Lord :D
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
龙昌的奋斗日记，第九天
Weather: Cool
Im glad there wasnt too much extreme punishment or workouts tonight because Kelvin and his other recruit friends needed to rest their already exhausted muscles :) Kelvin told me that they talked to their officers about anything which includes navy life and all. I think this talk about anything session has kind of motivated Kelvin to carry on fighting for his dream and passion!
From a humble beginning the day we were born,
Onwards and upwards we've moved on and on.
Never looking back we'll always grow.
Onwards and upwards the best we'll show.
Chorus:
We're the ones the sons of the sea.
Mighty men of the Singapore Navy.
We will stand for the right,
We will fight to the end.
We will always be true to our land.
Our waters to guard to ensure they are safe.
It's a great task only meant for the brave.
It does make us proud to know that we
All play a part to protect our seas.
With our comrades in hand from the Land and the Air,
TO-GETHER we stand in defence of our land.
Never flagging in adversity,
Forward we'll march on to VICTORY.
Keep going Kelvin, I love you!
Today, Kelvin called at 10.50pm and we had less than 10mins to talk as lights out was at 1105pm.
Normally they had time to shower and all before sleeping but today they did not have to clean their bunks but instead were given time to shower in the evening and had a "talk-about-anything" session with their officers :D
Im glad there wasnt too much extreme punishment or workouts tonight because Kelvin and his other recruit friends needed to rest their already exhausted muscles :) Kelvin told me that they talked to their officers about anything which includes navy life and all. I think this talk about anything session has kind of motivated Kelvin to carry on fighting for his dream and passion!
This is the song that keeps Kelvin motivated and pushes him on:
The Navy Song (Sons of the Sea)
Onwards and upwards we've moved on and on.
Never looking back we'll always grow.
Onwards and upwards the best we'll show.
Chorus:
We're the ones the sons of the sea.
Mighty men of the Singapore Navy.
We will stand for the right,
We will fight to the end.
We will always be true to our land.
Our waters to guard to ensure they are safe.
It's a great task only meant for the brave.
It does make us proud to know that we
All play a part to protect our seas.
With our comrades in hand from the Land and the Air,
TO-GETHER we stand in defence of our land.
Never flagging in adversity,
Forward we'll march on to VICTORY.
Keep going Kelvin, I love you!
Monday, September 20, 2010
龙昌的奋斗日记，第八天
Weather: Cooling
Today is the eighth day that Kelvin has survived in the Navy today :)
He called me at 1150pm today because training ended very late due to mountains of punishment. His bunk had little errors when the officers came for room check after area cleaning but however, the other bunks made many mistakes and they were punished together :(
Kelvin seems to be worn out physically and I heard from him that many recruits have reported ill. Praise God for Kelvin is still healthy and going :) 8days of training in the Navy PTP, kelvin's bunk had a new recruit who has just enlisted today. Reason: due to examinations. I know its weird but apparently the Navy accepted this?!
2 of Kelvin's friends in the PTP programme will be booking out tomorrow for reasons like, I wanna make my IC and the other is to visit the doctor. Sounds kind of ridiculous but somehow they approved it. Haha How I wish Kelvin could book out too even if its just for the night :( sigh.
Havent talked to him too much today because I was in Malaysia the whole day and came back not long ago. Time seems to pass a little faster already and I am so looking forward to seeing him on 2nd October..
Recruit Lee, JIAYOU :D
Today is the eighth day that Kelvin has survived in the Navy today :)
He called me at 1150pm today because training ended very late due to mountains of punishment. His bunk had little errors when the officers came for room check after area cleaning but however, the other bunks made many mistakes and they were punished together :(
Kelvin seems to be worn out physically and I heard from him that many recruits have reported ill. Praise God for Kelvin is still healthy and going :) 8days of training in the Navy PTP, kelvin's bunk had a new recruit who has just enlisted today. Reason: due to examinations. I know its weird but apparently the Navy accepted this?!
2 of Kelvin's friends in the PTP programme will be booking out tomorrow for reasons like, I wanna make my IC and the other is to visit the doctor. Sounds kind of ridiculous but somehow they approved it. Haha How I wish Kelvin could book out too even if its just for the night :( sigh.
Havent talked to him too much today because I was in Malaysia the whole day and came back not long ago. Time seems to pass a little faster already and I am so looking forward to seeing him on 2nd October..
Recruit Lee, JIAYOU :D
Sunday, September 19, 2010
龙昌的奋斗日记，第七天
Weather: Very Humid :(
Today is the seventh day and I am slowly starting to get used to life without Kelvin's 24/7 company :) Its not that I dont miss him anymore, but I need to give him more space to develop his career and dream. Im not crying anymore, not even priviledged under-blanket crying sessions or "toilet breaks". Im strong and mighty because God gives me strength.
Kelvin has grown to adapt to the military life and he did not complain at all or grumble a single thing during our 30min talk today. Besides that physically, he is starting to feel worn out. On the first few days after enlistment, he takes like half a second to climb from the lower deck bed to the upper deck bed (he sleeps on the upper deck), but today, he took almost 5seconds to climb onto the upper deck because of his muscle aches. It is inevitable that training is tough but imagine the toned muscles when he books out.. Uhhhh, HOT :P (waves goodbye to bubbly fats)
While he is dramatically losing weight due to vigirous trainings, I am steadily losing weight too :)
Determined to lose weight, I run 3km a day (rain or shine), eat all low fat products and many veggies and special K cereal (but still has constipation) and I lost 2kg in mere 6days. Fast or slow I dont know..
Kelvin has developed rashes all over his hands and he is starting to itch all over, hopefully prickly heat does help him a little (thankfully we made him buy a bottle and bring it in). He has never had the problem of developing rashes or sensitive skin :( This is worrying.
I am very thankful that Kelvin has adequate time to talk to me daily.. Usually from 6pm to 730pm, Kelvin does area cleaning and bunk cleaning, during this time, he gets to SMS me while cleaning up :) and around 10pm to 11pm, he would call me and we often have about 30mins to talk. Why? Because Kelvin has the "kiasu-ism" in him. He skips night snack and while the rest of the bunk mates are eating, he will go up to the shower room with his "share-shower-cubicle-buddies" and shower in the fastest time possible :D and when everyone is done eating, he would already be lying comfortably on his bed, done with washing, showering, brushing, shaving.. awesome right? Im grateful that at least he still bothers to call me daily after training that is so tiring and he often makes the effort to talk to me for as long as possible..
Daddy God, I really thank You for bringing Kelvin and me together and for blessing this relationship. You make all things happen for a reason and You will give us the power and strength to pull through. I love you :)
Today is the seventh day and I am slowly starting to get used to life without Kelvin's 24/7 company :) Its not that I dont miss him anymore, but I need to give him more space to develop his career and dream. Im not crying anymore, not even priviledged under-blanket crying sessions or "toilet breaks". Im strong and mighty because God gives me strength.
Kelvin has grown to adapt to the military life and he did not complain at all or grumble a single thing during our 30min talk today. Besides that physically, he is starting to feel worn out. On the first few days after enlistment, he takes like half a second to climb from the lower deck bed to the upper deck bed (he sleeps on the upper deck), but today, he took almost 5seconds to climb onto the upper deck because of his muscle aches. It is inevitable that training is tough but imagine the toned muscles when he books out.. Uhhhh, HOT :P (waves goodbye to bubbly fats)
While he is dramatically losing weight due to vigirous trainings, I am steadily losing weight too :)
Determined to lose weight, I run 3km a day (rain or shine), eat all low fat products and many veggies and special K cereal (but still has constipation) and I lost 2kg in mere 6days. Fast or slow I dont know..
Kelvin has developed rashes all over his hands and he is starting to itch all over, hopefully prickly heat does help him a little (thankfully we made him buy a bottle and bring it in). He has never had the problem of developing rashes or sensitive skin :( This is worrying.
I am very thankful that Kelvin has adequate time to talk to me daily.. Usually from 6pm to 730pm, Kelvin does area cleaning and bunk cleaning, during this time, he gets to SMS me while cleaning up :) and around 10pm to 11pm, he would call me and we often have about 30mins to talk. Why? Because Kelvin has the "kiasu-ism" in him. He skips night snack and while the rest of the bunk mates are eating, he will go up to the shower room with his "share-shower-cubicle-buddies" and shower in the fastest time possible :D and when everyone is done eating, he would already be lying comfortably on his bed, done with washing, showering, brushing, shaving.. awesome right? Im grateful that at least he still bothers to call me daily after training that is so tiring and he often makes the effort to talk to me for as long as possible..
Daddy God, I really thank You for bringing Kelvin and me together and for blessing this relationship. You make all things happen for a reason and You will give us the power and strength to pull through. I love you :)
Saturday, September 18, 2010
龙昌的奋斗日记，第六天
Weather: Humid
Its time to update again after another day of me missing Kelvin :D The previous post has got no comments and Im feeling a little down haha but nvm.. Just wanna make it clear that people who read, you guys can comment alright. Dont feel restricted or paiseh because both Kelvin and me badly needs support from you all :)
Today Kelvin did not visit the Medical officer because there were no Medical officers on duty during weekends but his wound is healing already. Today we had even longer time to chat. Praise God! :) He called me at 1010 and we had time to talk till 1050, which was close to 40mins.
During the conversation, there was much commotion going on over at the bunk and while talking I can hear Kelvin also talking to his bunk mates (he's multi-tasking) and they are shouting (in a friendly tone) to each other.. It seems that Kelvin is kind of starting to enjoy the navy life now. You know when you have friends or "brothers" suffering together, you tend to feel that training is tough but start to enjoy it.. (argh i dont know how to explain it in words, but i know you all understand).
Kelvin was lamenting how tough training was today and the platoon always got into punishment over some "dumb" platoon mates who always wants to skive or do things wrongly. Many punishments, many push-ups and many muscle-aches.
Poor Kelvin has developed rashes over his body which is causing him to itch all over.. Why? Because this is the first time he has to wash his clothes by hand and in my opinion, i think he didnt wash the soap clean and thus making his body itch plus he only has like 3set of clothes so he HAS to wash them so he has decided to wash his clothes only with plain water from now onwards until he books out, he will bring them home to wash with the WASHING MACHINE :D Wise choice.
There seems to be many interesting happenings happening in camp right now and though he misses his family and friends, I know that he will grow to love this military life in time to come :D He was laughing alot and less grumbles was heard in the 40min phone call.
I am learning too and I am more joyful now :)
GOGO KELVIN YOU CAN DO IT! Kambatei!
Its time to update again after another day of me missing Kelvin :D The previous post has got no comments and Im feeling a little down haha but nvm.. Just wanna make it clear that people who read, you guys can comment alright. Dont feel restricted or paiseh because both Kelvin and me badly needs support from you all :)
Today Kelvin did not visit the Medical officer because there were no Medical officers on duty during weekends but his wound is healing already. Today we had even longer time to chat. Praise God! :) He called me at 1010 and we had time to talk till 1050, which was close to 40mins.
During the conversation, there was much commotion going on over at the bunk and while talking I can hear Kelvin also talking to his bunk mates (he's multi-tasking) and they are shouting (in a friendly tone) to each other.. It seems that Kelvin is kind of starting to enjoy the navy life now. You know when you have friends or "brothers" suffering together, you tend to feel that training is tough but start to enjoy it.. (argh i dont know how to explain it in words, but i know you all understand).
Kelvin was lamenting how tough training was today and the platoon always got into punishment over some "dumb" platoon mates who always wants to skive or do things wrongly. Many punishments, many push-ups and many muscle-aches.
Poor Kelvin has developed rashes over his body which is causing him to itch all over.. Why? Because this is the first time he has to wash his clothes by hand and in my opinion, i think he didnt wash the soap clean and thus making his body itch plus he only has like 3set of clothes so he HAS to wash them so he has decided to wash his clothes only with plain water from now onwards until he books out, he will bring them home to wash with the WASHING MACHINE :D Wise choice.
There seems to be many interesting happenings happening in camp right now and though he misses his family and friends, I know that he will grow to love this military life in time to come :D He was laughing alot and less grumbles was heard in the 40min phone call.
I am learning too and I am more joyful now :)
GOGO KELVIN YOU CAN DO IT! Kambatei!
Friday, September 17, 2010
龙昌的奋斗日记，第五天
Weather: Drizzling
I think the officers in the Navy acknowledges the fact that friday is the day for fun and relaxation. Although he still had tough physical training and IPPT done halfway (due to sudden downpour), he had more free time than he usually had.
Kelvin and I exchanged more than 20messages over dinner time (when he was doing area cleaning) and we talked on the phone for 25mins (1030pm till 1055pm). Tonight, lights out was at 11pm.
It has been so long since I had a great chat with him. Usually when he calls, I have to try to fit in as many questions as possible in the chat "Have you showered? Washed your clothes? Did big business? How was training today? What did you do? Was it bearable? Blah Blah Blah Blah.." Tonight, we simply CHAT.
Kelvin shared with me his reflections for the week and he was smiling and laughing while talking.. Ohh, &he mentioned that he hurt himself and now have a big and deep wound on the left side of his ribs because he hit against some metal piece (I am not sure what, he didnt make himself very clear) and I guess it really hurts because he wants to visit the Medical Officer tomorrow, he is also having a sore throat and slight cough.
Kelvin also mentioned that he shared the shower cubicle with 2other guys from his bunk because every recruit wants to get washed up in the quickest time so they have time to pack up and talk to their sweethearts before lights out. Thus, they often share shower cubicles, although thinking about it is a little sick but Im glad Kelvin has learnt to adapt and live the military life :)
One piece of good news. HE HAS FINALLY DONE HIS BIG BUSINESS TODAY! :D After 5days of constipation. Great relief to hear because he is the kind of guy who has to do "IT" everyday.
Although it isnt easy for both him and me at the start, we're both now learning and has made great improvements! Give us a pat on the back :D
Recruit Lee, I love you.
I think the officers in the Navy acknowledges the fact that friday is the day for fun and relaxation. Although he still had tough physical training and IPPT done halfway (due to sudden downpour), he had more free time than he usually had.
Kelvin and I exchanged more than 20messages over dinner time (when he was doing area cleaning) and we talked on the phone for 25mins (1030pm till 1055pm). Tonight, lights out was at 11pm.
It has been so long since I had a great chat with him. Usually when he calls, I have to try to fit in as many questions as possible in the chat "Have you showered? Washed your clothes? Did big business? How was training today? What did you do? Was it bearable? Blah Blah Blah Blah.." Tonight, we simply CHAT.
Kelvin shared with me his reflections for the week and he was smiling and laughing while talking.. Ohh, &he mentioned that he hurt himself and now have a big and deep wound on the left side of his ribs because he hit against some metal piece (I am not sure what, he didnt make himself very clear) and I guess it really hurts because he wants to visit the Medical Officer tomorrow, he is also having a sore throat and slight cough.
Kelvin also mentioned that he shared the shower cubicle with 2other guys from his bunk because every recruit wants to get washed up in the quickest time so they have time to pack up and talk to their sweethearts before lights out. Thus, they often share shower cubicles, although thinking about it is a little sick but Im glad Kelvin has learnt to adapt and live the military life :)
One piece of good news. HE HAS FINALLY DONE HIS BIG BUSINESS TODAY! :D After 5days of constipation. Great relief to hear because he is the kind of guy who has to do "IT" everyday.
Although it isnt easy for both him and me at the start, we're both now learning and has made great improvements! Give us a pat on the back :D
Recruit Lee, I love you.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
龙昌的奋斗日记，第四天
天气：晴
"He gives power to those who are tired and worn out; he offers strength to the weak." Isaiah 40:29
Today, I didnt let my emotions eat me up in bits and pieces. Instead, I choose to stay joyful because I knew Kelvin needed me to be. He did not text me through the day but finally did over dinner time which he briefly mentioned about his training today and that he was doing area cleaning.
In one of the text he said "Hmm.. I'm gonna cry already. I miss you so badly. Miss all of the people and life outside :(" and I could really feel how desperate and worn out he was that tears start to well up in my eyes again...
Kelvin was basically occupied with physical training and foot drills today, he is so physically challenged that he cant be bothered to even think about doing "big business". Pardon me but he is a guy who HAS to do "IT" everyday. Tomorrow he will be going through his swimming training and IPPT. I could sense his fear when he mentioned IPPT. Poor Kelvin shouldnt be able to pass this one, but subsequent IPPTs Im sure he would.
We all know that it is not easy to sustain both physically and emotionally for a fresh "fat" recruit like him (okay we're both fat due to uncontrollable demand for supper), and at times, I really do not know what to say to encourage him through the little time we have to talk to each other. All I can do is to tell him how much I love him, how much his family loves him and how much the people around him loves him. I cant do anything more than that.. Am I doing a bad job? :(
Ohhh, when i told him about what his little niece was doing along the way to liang court for dinner (I joined his family for dinner, love spending time with them), he finally laughed. Lights out was at 10.45pm tonight, we talked for less than 3mins and Im glad Kelvin would have more time to rest tonight because he needs it. Please continue praying for Kelvin and we'll see him on 2nd Oct :)
GOGO RECRUIT :D
"He gives power to those who are tired and worn out; he offers strength to the weak." Isaiah 40:29
Today, I didnt let my emotions eat me up in bits and pieces. Instead, I choose to stay joyful because I knew Kelvin needed me to be. He did not text me through the day but finally did over dinner time which he briefly mentioned about his training today and that he was doing area cleaning.
In one of the text he said "Hmm.. I'm gonna cry already. I miss you so badly. Miss all of the people and life outside :(" and I could really feel how desperate and worn out he was that tears start to well up in my eyes again...
Kelvin was basically occupied with physical training and foot drills today, he is so physically challenged that he cant be bothered to even think about doing "big business". Pardon me but he is a guy who HAS to do "IT" everyday. Tomorrow he will be going through his swimming training and IPPT. I could sense his fear when he mentioned IPPT. Poor Kelvin shouldnt be able to pass this one, but subsequent IPPTs Im sure he would.
We all know that it is not easy to sustain both physically and emotionally for a fresh "fat" recruit like him (okay we're both fat due to uncontrollable demand for supper), and at times, I really do not know what to say to encourage him through the little time we have to talk to each other. All I can do is to tell him how much I love him, how much his family loves him and how much the people around him loves him. I cant do anything more than that.. Am I doing a bad job? :(
Ohhh, when i told him about what his little niece was doing along the way to liang court for dinner (I joined his family for dinner, love spending time with them), he finally laughed. Lights out was at 10.45pm tonight, we talked for less than 3mins and Im glad Kelvin would have more time to rest tonight because he needs it. Please continue praying for Kelvin and we'll see him on 2nd Oct :)
GOGO RECRUIT :D
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
龙昌的奋斗日记，第三天
天气：阴
我从来没有想过，我会因为龙昌所发的一个简讯而笑得如此灿烂。从前我是多么的把这些简讯视为理所当然的，甚至有时还懒得回复。可是现在，我无时无刻都在注意着我的电话，走到哪里都把它握在手中，为的是不要错过和龙昌交谈的时间。我只知道我要在第一时间回复他的简讯，第一时间接听他的电话，我好想他，真的真的好想他。
龙昌终于来电了，现在的时间是0038。他只有5个小时休息。今早来了一场大雨，游泳训练被取消，而一整天就进行体能训练。龙昌说“他很累，没有力气想别的事情，就连三天没上大号也没发觉。”在兵营里，一切讲究纪律，吃饭15分钟，firedrill fall in 三分钟。。。
在15分钟的谈话里，龙昌说了三次“很辛苦”，我的心不禁揪了一下，为他感到心痛，但又无能为力，只能坚持为他祷告，说了好多鼓励的话。他现在非常需要我们为他打气，加油，在他追逐梦想的路上，推他一把吧。
龙昌在睡前（0048）传来的最后一个简讯说道“Honestly, I do miss all of you badly :( "
为龙昌打气加油！GO GO Recruit Lee :D
You may leave your comments&I will convey the msg to him when he calls daily.
我从来没有想过，我会因为龙昌所发的一个简讯而笑得如此灿烂。从前我是多么的把这些简讯视为理所当然的，甚至有时还懒得回复。可是现在，我无时无刻都在注意着我的电话，走到哪里都把它握在手中，为的是不要错过和龙昌交谈的时间。我只知道我要在第一时间回复他的简讯，第一时间接听他的电话，我好想他，真的真的好想他。
龙昌终于来电了，现在的时间是0038。他只有5个小时休息。今早来了一场大雨，游泳训练被取消，而一整天就进行体能训练。龙昌说“他很累，没有力气想别的事情，就连三天没上大号也没发觉。”在兵营里，一切讲究纪律，吃饭15分钟，firedrill fall in 三分钟。。。
在15分钟的谈话里，龙昌说了三次“很辛苦”，我的心不禁揪了一下，为他感到心痛，但又无能为力，只能坚持为他祷告，说了好多鼓励的话。他现在非常需要我们为他打气，加油，在他追逐梦想的路上，推他一把吧。
龙昌在睡前（0048）传来的最后一个简讯说道“Honestly, I do miss all of you badly :( "
为龙昌打气加油！GO GO Recruit Lee :D
You may leave your comments&I will convey the msg to him when he calls daily.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
龙昌的奋斗日记，第二天
天气：晴（中午下过雨后，就很热）
一大早起床，看见龙昌传了三个简讯给我，心里不禁兴奋了起来。简讯中简约的说了训练的点滴。
昨晚我还在担心，
不知道龙昌能不能习惯睡在单人床上，没有抱枕，没有冷气。
不知道龙昌能不能习惯没有热水器的洗澡方式。
不知道龙昌能不能习惯独立生活，洗衣，整理衣物。
不知道龙昌能不能习惯这么有规律的生活。
这么多的不确定都在今晚的谈话中得到回答，从龙昌镇定的声音中听的出他的成熟和认真，努力的作出调整，适应环境。
今天，龙昌经过一连串的体能训练，也上了好几堂的课。时不时会传个简讯来报平安。
在我们一分钟的谈话中，我忍不住问龙昌“你的训练辛苦吗？”他的回答是“很辛苦，我很不习惯，可是我会坚持，努力。”
这短短的谈话，是我从昨天早上到现在，第一次听到他的声音，声音中带些疲惫。我很明白他的辛苦，让我们大家在comment的地方为龙昌加油打气吧！
UPDATE：
刚刚又接到龙昌的来电，2330分才有时间回去梳洗，洗衣。龙昌说今天早上的5BX很累，也进行了1.5公里的短跑，他的肌肉开始有点疼痛。
他也告诉我今晚半夜会进行firedrill所以也没得睡得安稳。穿着该穿的制服和袜子，抱着钢盔睡觉。我想起来也不禁觉得有点好笑。
明天龙昌6.30分得起床，然后一整个早上进行游泳训练。游泳对龙昌来说一点也不困难所以他不担心，反而非常期待在凉爽的水中训练。龙昌也交了许多新朋友，一但开始习惯就会没有那么辛苦。请大家继续为他祈祷。
一大早起床，看见龙昌传了三个简讯给我，心里不禁兴奋了起来。简讯中简约的说了训练的点滴。
昨晚我还在担心，
不知道龙昌能不能习惯睡在单人床上，没有抱枕，没有冷气。
不知道龙昌能不能习惯没有热水器的洗澡方式。
不知道龙昌能不能习惯独立生活，洗衣，整理衣物。
不知道龙昌能不能习惯这么有规律的生活。
这么多的不确定都在今晚的谈话中得到回答，从龙昌镇定的声音中听的出他的成熟和认真，努力的作出调整，适应环境。
今天，龙昌经过一连串的体能训练，也上了好几堂的课。时不时会传个简讯来报平安。
在我们一分钟的谈话中，我忍不住问龙昌“你的训练辛苦吗？”他的回答是“很辛苦，我很不习惯，可是我会坚持，努力。”
这短短的谈话，是我从昨天早上到现在，第一次听到他的声音，声音中带些疲惫。我很明白他的辛苦，让我们大家在comment的地方为龙昌加油打气吧！
UPDATE：
刚刚又接到龙昌的来电，2330分才有时间回去梳洗，洗衣。龙昌说今天早上的5BX很累，也进行了1.5公里的短跑，他的肌肉开始有点疼痛。
他也告诉我今晚半夜会进行firedrill所以也没得睡得安稳。穿着该穿的制服和袜子，抱着钢盔睡觉。我想起来也不禁觉得有点好笑。
明天龙昌6.30分得起床，然后一整个早上进行游泳训练。游泳对龙昌来说一点也不困难所以他不担心，反而非常期待在凉爽的水中训练。龙昌也交了许多新朋友，一但开始习惯就会没有那么辛苦。请大家继续为他祈祷。
Monday, September 13, 2010
龙昌的奋斗日记，第一天
天气：晴
一大早匆匆忙忙赶到海军基地报道，龙昌也在我们的见证下发过誓，一心一意保卫国家。那时我的心头不禁涌上一股感动，为他的勇气，坚持和恒心，我欣慰。
家人们在11.30分带着不舍的心情离开基地，龙昌也就这样开始了一段崭新的旅程。
21.30分，龙昌传了简讯来，简讯里没说太多，可是知道他平安就以足够。龙昌说今天又剃了头发，分配了军服和训练服，经过一些house keeping briefing。他没能多说，就匆忙休息去了。
期待明天与他通电话的时间，希望龙昌能永远抱着这颗奋斗的心，勇敢追逐梦想。万事起头难，相信他一定能熬过。加油！
一大早匆匆忙忙赶到海军基地报道，龙昌也在我们的见证下发过誓，一心一意保卫国家。那时我的心头不禁涌上一股感动，为他的勇气，坚持和恒心，我欣慰。
家人们在11.30分带着不舍的心情离开基地，龙昌也就这样开始了一段崭新的旅程。
21.30分，龙昌传了简讯来，简讯里没说太多，可是知道他平安就以足够。龙昌说今天又剃了头发，分配了军服和训练服，经过一些house keeping briefing。他没能多说，就匆忙休息去了。
期待明天与他通电话的时间，希望龙昌能永远抱着这颗奋斗的心，勇敢追逐梦想。万事起头难，相信他一定能熬过。加油！
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)