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I had originally finished typing the last entry. Suddenly when i wanted to save and upload, the server experienced a problem. So now, i decided to re-type it again.

I was hit by a very bad flu on Friday, and i am still not fully recovered. The doctor that i consulted was utterly disappointing. Firstly, he charged me a whopping 38 dollars for the consultation. Secondly, he didn’t even bother to give me any forms of examination. So as you probably would have guessed, the whole visit didn’t last for more than 30 seconds. And his expensive medicine have failed to make me better.

Today was the commissioning of another of my junior cohort. The proud and happy faces of their families and friends were so heartening and i feel truly emotional myself. For the first time, i witness a friend commissioning, after my own commissioning last year.

Edwin wasn’t exactly a very close friend. In fact, he’s the boyfriend of the sister of my ex girlfriend. On the rare occasions when i had the opportunity to see and interact with him, he has always left a good impression. Thus, i was not the least surprised to see him come to OCS. And i am glad that he has successfully graduated and congratulations to all the other graduands too.

I have some thoughts about friendship that i am struggling to pen down accurately. But my bottomline is that we should always be firm and brave enough to tell a true friend things, even if they are unpleasant and not necessarily comfortable to listen to, that would eventually make him/her a better person,either at present or the long run. Which is more important? The friendship itself, or the general well-being of your friend in the future? 

In our society, people have constantly been judged by the things that they do, or have achieved. It always helps if that somebody had achieved a very remarkable and outstanding feat. But even if this is so, he/she is not complete yet.

My first point here is that we should not forget to also judge people based on the things they didn’t do. This would also speak volumes about the person’s character and well being. Trivial matters like folding your own blanket, washing your own dishes after your meal would have been substantial proof of your own independence, or the apparent lack of it. I can cite many many other examples but i wouldn’t. I think the picture i am trying to paint is quite clear.

My second point is closely related to the first. I would like to believe that the small things you do is equally important and crucial to your character as well. Small matters like punctuality would have affirmed that you are one who pays great attention and detail to the constraints of time. There are many people i have met that are so tremendously gifted and capable, and i truly believe that they will without a doubt achieve the great things in life. They do really possess the basic and fundamental requirement to be a solid human being. Now, if they are equally impressive in the above 2 points that i have mentioned, they would be complete. What a powerful person that we will see at the end of the day!

I realised it has been a while since i made use of this space. Sincere apologies for all who keeps getting annoying friendster messages, notifying that i have updated my blog. As of now,i really have no idea on how to turn off this amazing feature. Really, I think we can live better without it.

Ok, let me go on to my topic. There had been 2 really wonderful and marvellous reunions for last week. Beginning with a poly reunion on Wednesday (or is it Tuesday?), followed by a secondary school reunion on Saturday ( This one i am very sure of). It really feels good knowing that everyone i know closely are doing well, namely and specifically ex-classmates. Many are doing well in their various professions while others have continually gone in pursuit of higher education. And let me mention this too. Many have got a very strong hold on a very stabilised relationship, and some are looking towards imminent marriage, with a diamond ring to show. Heartiest Congratulations!

Recently, my office has been inundated with countless requests, so much so that my daily routine has been slowing down. But other than that, there has been nothing much to talk about. Oh yes, another cohort would be commissioning soon, and i see them rehearsing on the parade square every day. I can’t speak of my immeasurable joy of witnessing these young men and women becoming officers too.

Although ostensibly i may appear to be a very cool and rationalised person, there are times when i am very weak emotionally, and this is a time when i am most vulnerable. I thank all of you (You guys really know who you are) for being there to talk and guide me along, and in the process, take away some of my depression and bitterness. You guys possess a very special place in my heart.