The Search Is Over

A part of me has died. I will soon emerge even stronger than before.

Excellence... seems like there is no end to it. Once a new challenge is conquered, the anticipation you felt earlier disappeared into the thin air out of the sudden. Another challenge comes, and the cycle repeats itself.

I seriously need a good rest. The energy consumption is way too high, given the rate I am recharging now.

Life is always so unpredictable. Just when things are going smoothly, it hits you hard at your back without you knowing.

The long hours spend in camp have never been an enjoyable one. Only with the presence of the people you can get along and communicate with, life there will always be full of fun and laughter no matter how bad your day is.

One by one, they are being posted out to other depots. A handful of the people who stay are those you cannot get along with or have nothing in common to talk about. One person actually wanted my fingers to be cut off, simply by starting the engine while I was doing work on the engine. Thanks for that, I will remember what you did to me.

No matter what life brings you, I firmly believe everything happen for a reason be it you like it or not.

To those who are posted out - take care, my friends.

A satisfying life, what does it mean to you? It can be joining a certain sports activity. It can also be doing something you love and have passion for.

Having joined a number of activities in the recent months, of course I do make wrong decisions. Dragging myself there, I know what it feels like to be doing something which I dreaded. You will not be able to learn passionately, and in the midst of adversities you will be the first to back out.

Life is always full of surprises. You will never know what will happen next. You can never know who you will meet. Stay positive and be open to whatever comes into your life.

Who knows? That one person/event will change your life destiny once and for all.

I believe I can do it. Breakthrough, quickly find your way and come to me as soon as possible.

I have completed half of the marathon. Last year (today), I was at Pasir Ris interchange waiting to be enlisted and to launch a new chapter in my life - it marked the start of my military life.

The bus journey to SAF ferry terminal was an uneasy one, taking the penguin ferry boat made it worse for me. Many thoughts came into my mind. A lot of 'what ifs' appeared as well.

BMT, OETI and now 12FMD - It has been a long, tiring, torturous and difficult race. Perservere and I will regain my freedom in one year's time.

Why is it so different? Somebody please tell my why I am feeling and thinking this way.

*I am just different.

It has been a tiring week. Persevere, 2 more days to weekend.

Cheers.

Some people just never grow up. It's a torture in communicating with them.

There is this new TV programme on Mediacorp Channel 8, Life Navigator 3, which talks about the life adversities the people faced in their lives.

Is it a wise decision to share your life agonies live on TV, telling people what you have been through? I do not agree with it. Problems should be settled by oneself, hence building their character to endure hardship along the way.

There is no right or wrong. Different people have different opinions.

Will passion ever fade off? I don't know. After some time, it seems like everything has become a norm to you and you will start to neglect it even more.

Re-ignite the passion in me.

I have been thinking if I should leave. I would not want to be doing something which I do not have passion for. It is torturous.

What should I do?

Today, there is this newspaper article with regards to the world renowned cellist who never stop learning even when he is already at the top of his game (now).

Despite the fame and attention he is currently receiving, he still continues to learn whatever he can. This is the kind of attitude each and everyone of us should have, especially in this harsh reality of life.

Thanks for the inspiration.

Having joined Toastmasters for only a short period of time, I have gained invaluable experiences. The skills I learned will definitely be beneficial to me for life.

I went for International Speech and Table Topics Contest today. It was indeed an eye-opener, especially having seen excellent speakers giving their speeches.

A lot more things to learn.

I was too focus on myself rather than the surroundings around me. It limits the way I see life and how it supposed to be. An important lesson learned, which will benefit me in one way or another.

Life is affected by what you know.

The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.

We should be taught not to wait for inspiration to start a thing. Action always generates inspiration. Inspiration seldom generates action.

I lost to myself on several occasions. It is not the external setbacks that matters, it is whether you are in peace with yourself or not.

I'm tired. I'm going to end this once and for all.

It is surprise to see people of the same age group behaving differently. They can be of the same age, but their level of maturity says it all.

I have seen the both worlds. This is how broken down the planet we are living in is.

Fatigue is often the cause of quarrels and unwanted arguments. Unknowingly, they can turn relationships/friendships sour.

We always have a choice. We can always choose between right and wrong.

"People grow through experience if they meet life honestly and courageously. This is how character is built." ~ Eleanor Roosevelt (1884 - 1962), My Day

Life setbacks can the driving force that changes your destiny once and for all.

The chance has come. It's now or never.

No looking back from today onwards.

*Saying goodbye to my past.

No matter what life sends us, we are responsible for the way we respond.

Stop trying so hard. Life will always lead you to a place that is better, even when it may not seem like it.

*Learning to let go of things not belonging to me.

At times, I feel like running away from the reality. What's the point? The next day when you wake up from your sleep, you are once again back to where you were.

*Running away from problems do not help.

Finally, a well-deserved long weekend ahead.