It’s been a long time that i’ve really enjoyed riding.  I mean, these days it’s more of a transport mode than a hobby.  Yesterday I rediscovered that spark that i’ve been missing for a while.

Had to get to Drama Centre yesterday from school, so was going on the PIE.  Planning to exit @ Stevens Road, and the EMAS flashed “massive traffic jam from Lornie to Kallang”  I took the risk and guessed that i probably have to do about 1km of squeezing between lanes, which was manageable.

Turned out that the jam started immediately after BKE exit, and was SUPER bad.  Usually when i squeeze, my heart would be pounding due to the adrenaline rush.  Yesterday strangely, I was cutting thru lanes very efficiently.  A surgeon’s scalpel couldn’t have done better than me.  Cold efficiency. 

I managed to switch lanes a few times to get into a clear lane, the spaces in btween cars that is.  Man and machine as one, my bike felt like a part of me as i went thru traffic.  In my ears rang Jean Danker’s voice, and the soft wizzing sound as i went past cars.  I knew how much to accelerate and how much room to give for braking.  Nothing fazed me yesterday, not even the minor collision between 2 bikes @ the adjacent lane.


Exited PIE, then the adrenaline rush came.  Heart started pounding.  10km of squeezing later, i emerged in one piece, and a more accomplished rider

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I’ve renamed my work-related posts’ category to simply “Work”. Most of the posts are locked, the usual password applies. Those who want them, pls tell me. Aubrey and co. need not apply

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It feels weird when i realised i’ve not sms/msn/talked to someone for 24 hrs…

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When the stress and tiredness levels are up to THAT high, you cannot imagine wat one can of beer can do for you..heh.. 2.30am and i should be continuing with work or sleeping, yet i’m sitting here drinking beer.. best liaoz

On another note, i’m thinking of having a bdae party for myself, catering food..any one got good suggestions?

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I’m amazed by his creativity, this Muar chap… rap siah!

PS: Kantangs can pass on this ok

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There was a highly interesting article in today’s Today
An American soldier contributed an article about the challenges that the SAF faces, especially with young commanders and lack of combat experience, and the key point, the racial imbalance in some units.

Perhaps the most controversial claim by the US soldier was that “official discrimination against the Malay population remains an open secret” and those of the race are “systematically kept out” of sensitive areas.

Mr Walsh claims that this has two major consequences: It “limits the involvement of the ethnic group most inclined to join the military” and it feeds the “perception of a second-class status among Malays, a fact which terrorist recruiters have taken advantage of before, and they may do so again” — referring to the Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) members arrested in Singapore for plotting terrorist attacks.

Addressing this charge, Col Lim said: “The writer’s prescription for ethnic integration in the SAF seriously underestimates the challenges of building ethnic and religious harmony in Singapore.

“Singapore has made much progress in ethnic and religious integration. Singapore does not gloss over the fact that there is yet more to be done and addresses these challenges directly and openly.”

Stressing that integration in the SAF would proceed in tandem with nation-building, Col Lim added that there are a good number of Malay SAF officers, some with higher degrees, whose studies were sponsored by the SAF, and whether a Malay SAF officer makes it to a higher appointment depends solely on merit.

In fact, Malay officers have risen through the ranks and held senior appointments.

“We have Malay pilots, commandos and air defence personnel. Those who have shown the potential to take on higher appointments in the SAF are given every opportunity to do so. Malay officers in the SAF hold key appointments such as Commanding Officer,” said Col Lim.

“In fact, the proportion of eligible Malays selected for specialist and officer training is similar to the proportion for eligible non-Malays.”

How many Malays are there in 1Cdo?  How many signallers are Malay?  How many COMBAT (as opposed to helicopter and transport) pilots are Malay?  How many armoured infantrymen or tankies are Malays?  How many Malays are there in the entire Navy? 

Mindef’s stand is that there’s a good mix.  Well show us the proof then.  I remain open-minded that maybe we do have Malays in the key units, even though my unofficial sources and my NS experience doesn’t coincide with this point of view.  Nonetheless, to remain credible, MINDEF has to allow a few of them to be interviewed, n shut the American up. 

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I mean, what else can make your day shiok but the 1st episode of South Park Season 11??

SP is finally back after a long break, and man i liked the the 1st episode.  As usual, freaking politically incorrect, in your face, rude, offensive.  A spade is a spade, and it should be called so.  Don’t ask me how i managed to watch, this blog no pirated stuff…

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Yes it’s true. I’m resisting the temptation to bitch about my school, but then I shall not. This is different from NUS, more draconian here i feel. I can tell you about the food here at the canteens. The best food here is, McDonalds. I kid you not. My canteen’s the worse, the PRCs here dun really eat @ the 菜饭 stall. Now that says really alot about its standards..

Anyway i’m bogged down by deadlines, and it’s crappy when you don’t have exams but have tonnes of essays to do.. grr!

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