It has been a fruitful and pleasant year for myself,
and I hope that it is the same for everyone as well!
Being a Anime fan myself,
I would like to categorise this year’s events into arcs,
and here they are:
1. New Year Arc (Jan 2009)
2. Chinese New Year Arc (Jan/Feb 2009)
3. Freestyle Drills Arc (Feb/Mar 2009)
4. Company
5. Speech Day & Sports Day Arc (Apr 2009)
6. Mid Year Arc (May 2009)
7. June Holiday Arc (June 2009)
8. SPS Family Carnival Arc (July 2009)
9. O’ Level Orals & Listening Arc (Aug 2009)
10. Prelims & Teacher’s Day Arc (Aug/Sep 2009)
11. O’ Level Examinations Arc (Oct/Nov 2009)
12. 58th Cadet Officers Course Arc (Nov/Dec 2009)
13. Post 58th COC Arc (Dec 2009)
14. Final Days of 2009 Arc (Dec 2009)
These are the 13 Chapters of 2009,
so… lets get started on my 2009 journey!
New Year Arc (Jan 2009)
The beginning of my O’ Level Year!
A new start to prove myself,
as I made many mistakes and failures last year.
My results were unsatisfactory,
but that is not gonna pull me down!
Cos, I have to work hard!!!
To get to the JC or Poly of my choice,
and to make my parents proud of me!
I took 4 re-examinations (A.Maths, Chem, Physics and Bio)
But I only passed A.Maths…
Sadly yes…
And was constantly asked to drop to Combined Science or drop the subject.
I refused, and continued to take those subjects,
cos I knew the extra information would benefit me if I enter a JC!
It was during this period when I received my appointment in Student Council as Treasurer and in NCC Air as the new Unit Sergeant Major (USM).
I was very happy with these 2 achievements
Chinese New Year Arc (Jan/Feb 2009)
The Student Council led by me organised 2 activities for the Marine Parade Residents.
One, was a small Chinese New Year celebration for the Old Folks living there.
Another, was organising 6 games for their Marine Parade Family Day cum Chinese New Year Celebrations!!!
Both events were headed by me,
No idea why, but that’s just the way it is…
Both of them were successful though,
Especially the Family Day,
As it was recognised as my project!
Freestyle Drills Arc (Feb/Mar 2009)
It was since end January when I started training my FSD Team for this year’s Freestyle Drill Competition.
It was a lot of hard work for me and my cadets as we stayed back every Friday to train for this competition held in early March for Air and Sea Districts.
Before our competition day,
I bought some of my cadets to watch the West FSD Competition as well as to meet my
Qiao Wei and Joycelin.
Their routine was absolutely amazing!
I was very impressed with their performance,
Though there was a screw up at the start,
but she managed to pull the rest off excellently and confidently!!!
Even in spite of that,
They managed to claim 1st place amongst all the West District Units!!!
Our competition was next,
But sadly, we didn’t make it.
But no matter, there is still next year!!!
Finals was next,
I went alone to cheer on Qiao Wei and Joycelin again,
And they took 3rd place amongst all the NCC units!!!
Really happy for them!
Hope that they will shine again next year!
This event was one of my happiest moments so far!
Company
My company camp was during the March Holidays,
Clash with Advanced Drill Course, so cannot go… Sad L
But then again,
This year’s camp was fun,
Organised by my part and the Sec 5s,
I can proudly say that I have gotten to know my part mates better, same goes for my seniors!
It was a long 3 days of fun,
And those were one of my happiest moments of 2009!
Speech Day & Sports Day Arc (Apr 2009)
After March holidays,
Next up was our Speech Day,
Where this year,
NCDCC is our Guard-of-Honour.
I was NCC Air’s Contingent Commander
As well as one of the prestigious awardees!!!
The NCC Lim Soo Houw Award!!!
Never heard of it…
But was really glad that I got it,
As I was the 1st name of the Shield!!!
Really proud of myself!
This was followed by Sports Day,
Where we sold Bubble Tea and canned drinks again for the students body.
It was yet another successful event,
As everything went well and we managed to earn profit out of the drinks we sold!
Mid Year Arc (May 2009)
The Mid Years are up next!
I did my best!
But still failed 5 subjects…
I don’t know what is wrong with me…
Was it my studying method,
Or it is just that my answering technique and knowledge isn’t up to standard yet…
All I can do for now,
Is to work harder for the Prelims!!!
June Holiday Arc (June 2009)
Lots of catching up to do!
Had many remedial lessons during the first 2 weeks,
All went well,
Until the 3rd week when my favourite part C cadets went on their Specialist Course…
I was very worried for them at first,
But when I went to ask them for their results,
I was more than happy as many of them got 2SG,
Exactly 15/20 of them got it!!!
That was an achievement to be proud off!!!
SPS Family Carnival Arc (July 2009)
It was one the 3rd week Friday when I was informed that the Student Council had to plan a Haunted House…
As usual,
My President was a no show,
As he said he would have no time cos of LLTC…
Was wondering what if I agreed to becoming and LLTC OT this year again,
What would happen?
Apparently,
No one did anything until the 4th week Friday, when we had a meeting…
Despite that,
When I tried to rush through all the details during the 1st week of the new term, in spite of the fact that the event was on Saturday…
The others were still too slow…
In the end…
I did everything myself again,
With the help of Eng Houw…
It was with his help that the Haunted House became a wonderful success!!!
And I am really proud of it!
O’
This happened after our O’ Level Listening and Oral examinations…
I received a C5 and a pass for my oral…
I was really shocked…
As I know my MT was one of my favourite and strongest subjects,
Yet I did so miserably…
And so I decided to re-sit for my exams in Nov,
Determined to score better the 2nd try!!!
Prelims & Teacher’s Day Arc (Aug/Sep 2009)
The Prelims period was the 1st time I ever studied like crazy!
The papers set by our school were difficult,
And though I still failed 4 of them,
I knew I have already done by best!
Since this was the last Teacher’s day I am celebrating with the Teachers of St. Pats,
I decided to make my own gift for all of them!
It was the first time I ever make my own gifts.
All I could say was,
I am proud of my creations!
O’ Level Examinations Arc (Oct/Nov 2009)
The time has finally arrived!!!
During this O’ Level period,
I went to school early daily to study with some of my friends from other classes.
It doesn’t matter to me even if I am not studying with my own classmates,
As I know that one way of learning,
Is to help and teach others.
If I can help my friends,
I can help myself as well!!!
It was also during this time when I was eagerly waiting for the reply from HQ NCC regards to my CLT course!
I asked Joycelin,
And she herself felt the same way as well…
But soon enough,
I received the letter,
It was during the end of 2nd week of the examinations,
And this made me pumped up to do my best for the last few papers!!!
58th Cadet Officers Course Arc (Nov/Dec 2009)
This 3 weeks course was the best one ever!!!
I guess I will let the pictures do the talking instead!!!
Post 58th COC Arc (Dec 2009)
Had 2 outings with my syndicate mates
One, was to play soccer at Kallang Cage…
Sadly, I missed it as I needed to attend a meeting at HQ.
But went back to meet them and watch AVATAR!
It was totally AWESOME!
The nice graphics and animation!
All the plants were so nice,
Wish they were REAL!
Next up was our Sentosa Outing!
Purpose there was really undefined…
Then again, we had lots of fun there!
I guess the pictures should do the talking again!
Final Days of 2009 Arc (Dec 2009)
The final event I had this year was organising a Birthday Surprise for Qiao Wei!
It was a great SUCCESS!
And extremely funny as well!
No pictures yet though…
But I think this last month of December was my most wonderful moment of the year…
With the 58th COC, my syndicate mates and everyone from the NCC!
Right now…
It’s the last day of 2009!
Later today,
I will write my 2010 Resolution!
Next year will be a tough year for many people of my age.
Hope everyone have a great last day!!!
