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I think Geok Cheng is the only person who knows that my current state of emotions is pretty sad.

Maybe it is not normal for a person to feel that sad over the death of a few puppies and brood over it so very continuously. The puppies are not even mine. But... I could not even explain myself. When I look at Rose, Daisy and Nini the cat, I wish that they would have a healthy life and simple brain, so that they will find every pleasure in simple indulgence. I dreamt of an unknown puppy last night. I could not remember the story of the dream, the scariest part of the dream was that I could not remember it. I must be thinking too much.

And to add to it, I have to put on a facade when facing the workers. I know all too well that that someone among the worker is a troublemaker(who backstabbed me), yet, I have to act like I render the same level of friendship to every single one of them. Well, this is work-life I suppose.

Tiko texted me today. And I actually had a excuse to call Geok Cheng, whom I could thank for the support she shared as a wonderful friend. But I am simply not interested in talking at that point in time that I became a relay point forwarding Tiko's question to her and her answer back to Tiko. I think I did the right thing because Geok Cheng might be at work and I could have disturbed her. I know she will say "that's what friends are for" in her fancy SMS-style typing and this is what I really appreciate in a friend.

The model parade

I am indeed impressed by the patriotism and discipline exhibited in this video. The condemnation from the rest of the world aside, what I see is a parade of sheer precision and might. The reviewing officer, unlike our Prataman, claps for his men and salutes them.

Arrows

Unknowingly, I had became a target board. Ah Pui just fired a couple of arrows at me, through Martian.

Ah Pui's allegations against me:
1. I drive the small lorry, resulting in him having no other lorry to drive except the big lorry.
2. I talk with the China workers too much, resulting in them not working.

Both of which I have ready explanation for him and also, I am going to give him a hell of a time.

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Not only Cheoky would love this. (Sorry for the assumption)

Congrats Geok Cheng

She is getting married on Oct 25.

I got the invitation the same day I am feeling most sad over Warrant Yoko's death, which explains why I am procrastinating this post till today.

The society(and I) has lost another eligible bachelorette. Hai ~

I blaze the way to far-flung goals - behind, before, above the foe's front line.

I never expect him to be the one who lost his life. I imagine what was going through his mind when he realised he had a bad chute. The more I think, the sadder I felt. He must have felt 'fear'. Fear of leaving without bading farewell to his loved ones, fear of leaving behind unfinished business or, I dare not imagine further.

Warrant Tan Poh Eng, my esteemed course commander lost his life to an act that was almost a second nature to someone like him. I remember him as a stern commander, yet one who earns the respect of his followers, for he wield his authority with ultimate integrity.

It reminds me of a section in the Ranger Creed that goes, ""I volunteered to do it, knowing well the hazards of my choice." And it all ties in so perfectly, that it felt like a nightmare that never goes away.

I could only remember him fondly. And I believe it's the same to all his fellow comrades. The nation has lost another knight.

I have pride in the Airborne! I never let it down!

I am Airborne.

Airborne all the way.

Salute

Piak!

PIAK! And he fell onto the road from the bus stop.

The time was 08 33hrs. A malay man in his late thirties fell onto the ground - 'l'-shaped and chin tucked in. He must have hit his forehead on impact, evident from the bump. Several panicky commuters at the bus stop gathered to help his motionless and stiff body. A young man walked over, take a look and immediately called the police on his mobile, describing all that had happened and was happening in detail to the police, who then informed the ambulance.

After 5 minutes, someone in among the panicky party finally asked the million dollar question, "Did anyone call the ambulance?" And one can bet nobody remembered the details on how the man fell, how he was behaving before the fall and how he went into a fit and how he was salivating after the fit. When someone finally took the responsibility to make the call, the young man told him that it has been done.

The ambulance arrived with the paramedics and asked who could tell the story of what happened. No one could and everyone pointed to the young man, who then systematically relate the whole incident. He stayed there until the man regain conciousness and was coaxed onto the stretcher bound for the hospital.

The young man also got to know a pretty lady who was civic-minded enough to help the fallen man, and he had a good impression of her. But she left before him because she was already late for work. Afterall, she was among those who stayed the latest.


Just 45 minutes ago, Capital 958FM was airing a call-in talk show. Today the topic was whether a $3000 fine was sufficient to prevent people from feeding wild animals. Many callers who called in discussed about how the hefty price tag was too much and suggested a lower one for first timers, some took the chance to link 'wild' with 'strays' and condemn the feeders, others brought up the theory of 'classical conditioning', claiming that feeding animals will stop them from gathering their own food. Only one madam spoke with great emotions about the humanity of the topic, i.e. are human beings really happy to see the strays die of starvation so that their so-called home can be free of faeces. "YOU WANT THEM TO DIE OF STARVATION AR?" were her last words (translated from Mandarin).

How true. If the theory of classical conditioning rules, then we should all stop donating money to beggars, stop buying tissue papers from make-shift sellers at MRT stations and stop dropping coins into blind musicians' tins, for all these will prevent them from finding a proper job.

And the young man felt a bit of regret saving that human this morning.