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For 2007, I hope to...
:Enrich myself as much as possible before Uni:
:Do well in Uni:
:Visit Hong Kong or Taiwan:
:Learn hip-hop dancing:
:Not involve my car in any accident:
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Anyways looking forward to removing the other side soon (covered by MCPS hence the anticipation, you do not want to waste 400 buckaroos to remove that tooth it just doesn't feel worth it). And hopefully the gap will close soon, the gum will grow as it should and I'll be good to go next year before uni starts.
Food for thought: How far are you willing to upset a planned schedule to give someone, and possibly yourself too, a second chance?
Terence pens his legacy at 7:23 PM Removing a wisdom tooth is so tough when you cannot eat as per normal. When you start to crave for food that is probably too hard for your gums to handle at the moment. When you see people around you enjoying good food and all you can do is watch.
On another note, I'm so glad that November passed so quickly. And I'm very sure December is going to be the same for me since after the first hellish week (where an Annual Audit Check is going to take place), it would be another week before I set out to Thailand, and when I come back it's going to be the festive mood already! So I cannot wait for this year to be over, signalling 2006 to be over, and heralding the arrival of 2007, and being closer to my ORD.
I seriously am getting really sick of the army life now. Looks like Terence ain't cut out o be one who can sustain interests for long, not especially when the monetary "compensations" are not commensurate...
Terence pens his legacy at 7:06 PM I just removed my wisdom tooth today. It wasn't quite as bad as I expected it to be. Yep, I was dreading this day because I had a really traumatic experience when I was in primary 6. You see, my teeth don't really have much space in my mouth cavity to grow because it is rather small, so when I was younger I had one tooth relegated to behind another tooth in position, and yes, everyone can guess that food often gets stuck in between. When I was really young it seemed fun to use my tongue to try to remove the stuck food in that gap but of course we all know it can lead to gum problems and tooth decay and blah blah blah so I had to get it removed.
So I went to the Natl Dental Centre to do the extraction. And I remember lying on the scary dental chair with the lamp above your head and the clinking of all the metal apparatus the dentist was going to use and I was lying there, with no blindfold whatsoever (so I was watching all these happening) and the dentist was filling up this long needle with the anaesthetic and thereafter "slicing" it into my thin upper RHS gum. And boy did it hurt! And I was crying so loud my mom had to hold me in her arms and hush me. Lol. It was definitely an experience I would remember for a long time.
So thoughts of the incident started to fill my head as I was waiting for the dentist to do the surgery for me. Yes, because the teeth (both upper and lower) were hidden in the gum (or well, at least a good 80%?) surgery had to be done. And by surgery, I mean scaling and DRILLING! Like "I wanna hang a picture up so I have to drill a screw into the wall"-drill. So heh. The horror stories that accompany the op. But of course the thought that got me trembling the most was the fact that my dear vulnerable thin unprotected gums were going to be invaded by the unforgiving needles! Again!
So I went in, the Doctor was very professional about it, greeted me, made me feel as normal as possible and not like asking questions like "Are you ready? It's going to be very painful ar." or unsettling statements/questions along those lines, whcih was perfect for me. And she subsequently injected the anaesthetic into my gums, and surprisingly they did not hurt much if at all this time round. Perhaps it had something to do with this bitter tasting thing she rubbed onto my gums before adminstering the jab (anyone with the relevant knowlegde wanna advise me?). And they went on to cover my clothes as well as blindfold me before carrying on. And throughout the process I couldn't see but could hear the op goingon. And yes, that includes the drilling sounds. But with the anaesthetic administered it didn't hurt. She did warn me before actually pulling the tooth out by telling me that they would be a certain amount of pressure. Thank God in this case pressure did not equate to pain.
And I think in a jiffy 20 mins the whole thing was done. So 'm rather thankful for hving such a nice doctor perform the op for me. I can't imagine the scene where the dentist goes "Oops" or something and there goes. Or if the anaest wasn't preperly injected and we would have a grown up 20 year old guy crying for his mom or something. Now that would be quite a scene lol.
So with this, I am going into the next extraction (next month probably) with fewer apprehensions and definitely less fear.
And because my dco wanted to play safe, she gave me more anaest for the lower jaw, so I am still feeling numb there even after a good 8 hours after the op. The upper's back to normal now, not hurting (expected since it is not as deeply rooted to the gum as the lower tooth). Well, the painkillers have been taken, the measures of only taking soft and cool food aka porridge have been put in place so hopefully when the anaest wears off it wouldn't hurt so bad. Maybe I'll ask the doc for more anaest as per this time round for my next surgery. Heh. Yes, I think I have a low tolerance for pain. Haha. Hey, everybody has their own issues to deal with ok?!
I really miss snacking, and all the wonderful breakfast items I used to have on weekday mornings ranging from carrot cake, roti prata, fried bee hoon/noodles, vegetarian bee hoon, wanton noodles, fishball noodles (hmm havent had this for a while) and all the kuehs like soon kueh, rice kueh, nine-layer kueh, grarrh! All the food I would miss.
For now only at least.
Terence pens his legacy at 7:17 PM EVERYBODY DANCE NOW!
Terence pens his legacy at 7:32 PM Yes, the start of my off/leave/MC chain in November. It feels refreshing to be waking up naturally and not by artificial stimuli (aka alarm clocks). At 9am and not the usual 7am. To open my eyes to a rather bright sky and not the usual dark gloomy morning sky.
I needed it. As the end draws nearer, and with so many uncertainties thrown into the final legs of the journey, one can only understand how much pressure is felt and how much any amount of rest is appreciated and welcomed.
Ok, convulated sentences there, but I'm sure some people know what references I'm drawing. I'm just not emotionally stable enough to spout out some details.
I took out a few photo albums to flip through earlier. I wanted to burn some pictures into a CD-Rom and develop them at a photo shop, and had wnated to verify which ones I had already developed and which I had not. Flipping through old photos really allows one to reminisce on the old times. The fantastic times I had at OASIS (at the University of Melbourne as well as other parts of the Melbournian suburbs and Ace High High Ranch). The people I met in that Summer School, the HCJC-ians I formed somewhat of a bond with, the puerile pranks and jokes we played and shared. Arh... the memories.
Then the photos of my Europe trip with my family. The amazingly gorgeous sceneries and artefacts and churches and relics that we laid our eyes on. The little small moments we had on trains en route to different cities. All these scenes start forming in my brain again. I couldn't help but laugh and cry an d sympathise with those moments.
I really love travelling. I really do. I really like to see more of the World, experience different cultures, try new food, meet people of different creeds and races. I want to do all these and so much more. Alas, restrictions are always in place. I can only be glad that I am more fortunate than many others to have been able to leave my footsteps in mroe countries than some. It's just that the inquisitive, and maybe selfish, parts of me wishes to travel more. That's why I so absolutely love and depend on shows like The Amazing Race. 'nuff said.
I used to look forward to taking leave and off days int he past, but now that they are all accumulating, I find myself more and more often reminded of the empty void in me that yearns to be filled. Somehow leaves and offs don't feel the same anymore now that my life is re-phasing soon. Of course I don't wish to get back to work, but...
*Melancholic tune plays* Human beings. Why are we so complex?
Terence pens his legacy at 3:39 PM I came online wanting to watch the latest episode of survivor on YouTube but it wasn't uploaded yet. =( What a bummer. SO I just decided to come blog.
Duty tomorrow. What the heck. I have to clean my rifle and wash my car. Heh. Think of the free water. Hehe.
Terence pens his legacy at 1:04 AM My range is over! Yea, the shittiest of the events this week. In fact, save for the upcoming duty on sunday, this shitty week is drawing to an end. And next week, I should be able to get more deserving rest. Yes, the punishment on my body has to stop.
I just came back from an appointment at the National Skin Centre. Yes, Monsieur Terence (that's ter-rons) is finally doing something about his disgusting facial complexion. Hopefully the pills and creams prescribed help. Heh. The price of vanity eh.
And yes, that French flavour displayed was in line with my newest reading craze - Agatha Christie's mystery novels. Quite a few french references, although not too singnificant such that a french idiot like me would still understand the texts. Yes, go read her novels if you like mysteries, and surpises, and twists. Her mysteries are not the kind where it's so obvious you would have guessed the antagonist right from the start kind. Very nice writing style I have to say.
So D-E-A-R (drop everything and read, an initiative by the NLB till jan 31 2007) and dwelve into the realm of fiction!!!
Terence pens his legacy at 4:23 PM In the middle of a shitty week.
And it appears to be passing quickly. Which is a good sign. It always is right?
Anyway Monday started off bad. Reason? I went out the whole day on Sunday and kind of burned myself out. And the day ended at an extremely cold KTV (VIP no less) room and it ended late. So I was quite burned out. Try to see if u can detect any sign of the frost in the room.
Yes, my hand is in that position for some reason (please don't think otherwise...)
So comes monday, started damn early with a freakin mass run. And I did run ok? For the full 3km... (we all agreed it was shorter than that la but oh well... I'd like to think I put in more effort lol) thnaks to wei zhi pacing me... And then we went home, rested for a while, and had to go ALL THE WAY to expo for the anniversary dinner. I was like EXPO? I live in Jurong leh! Those PYAD peeps must be having it good.
The food was.... well to put it nicely, mediocre at best. I cant say much. Service was okay, location sucks. Plus with an initial hoo-hah about shifting tables and stuff, it made the experience quite unenjoyable. But there were lots of games and some very "enthusiastic" participants that made the night that tad more fun. Lol.... my camp 2IC actually went up to stage and had to assume the role of a MISS Safac contestant. And he was like dancing funny too lol. Well, a pic of my original table (before we got split up for stupid reasons)
And so when I arrived home it was like midnight. After washing up and stuff I slept at one plus. (Yet another late night)
So here I am, have to book in later tonight. Get the whole darn range over and done with tomorrow and friday is a half day for me (due to a MA in the afternoon). Then it's saturday, then duty on sunday, then ORD talk on Monday (earns half a day), off on tues, wed , thurs and fri. SO there. A good week coming up.
And I hope it carries on.
Terence pens his legacy at 4:45 PM I feel happy today. I have no idea why...
Maybe it's because the end of the year is coming soon, and along with it all the festivals and leave and off to be cleared.
Maybe it's becuase I just finished a (dreaded) duty and can come back home to the comforts of my own home.
Or maybe it's because I just watched the amazing race on the net and (in case you still don't know) it is one of my favourite shows of all time.
I just am happy, and would like to post it here, to remind myself somewhere down the road that there ARE days when I'm feeling good too. Not always depressed and demoralised and disheartened and disillusioned and jaded and angsty and (insert moody word here)
I can't wait for next week to be over. 20th to 24th = SLACK!!!
Terence pens his legacy at 12:29 AM Phew what a long day. But I must say I enjoyed myself loads meeting up with the gals re, ner, zing and (after a ling disappearance) aili! Ya. Still had work in the morning worz. After work, rush all the way down to city hall to meet them. And to make matters worse, there were 2 accident spots along the AYE so it was S-L-O-W traffic for a l--o--n--g stretch!
But I wasnt too late la.
We dined at New York, New York, which replaced the used-to-be "barely clinging on with its last fingernail" Nooch. And boy was the crowd huge! But thankfully we had 5 people and there was a big table free after a short time so we got the "priority queue" and could go ahead of many others. I was telling the gals must be more glam when we walk past the queue machiam like we got connections like that and can cut LOL.
No la juz kidding.
But anyway I can see why the crowd was in. The food was quite good honestly, and it's value for money. Like Cafe Cartel except slightly cheaper. Too bad I forgot my cam or else can take pics and show u guys. I had a spicy salmon mayo sandwich and a root beer. Boy was the sandwich filling, and boy was the root beer (with vanilla ice cream) huge!!!!!
I think I just put on dunno how many KGs. It's ok I'm going for a run soon lol.
And as usual we chatted till the whole herd of cows came home, till ratehr late. ANd so I offered to drive the gals home. But haha, it ended up that they arrived home later than usual. Why? Cuz I got lost so many times lol. A few bad turns and I found myself at Pasir Panjang when I should be heading towards either Toa Payoh, Thomson or Bishan. Hehe. But it was fun "combing" the island and finding the roads la. Pls forgive me hor!
Real tired now. But ya, the weekend has just started man!
Grab the weekend and Cest La Vie!
Terence pens his legacy at 1:39 AM If we fail to plan, we plan to fail. Yes, this (age-old?) adage is so true. However, it doesn't always translate to the situation that if u plan, u will not fail.
Feeling a little pissed and angsty now. Just have to get some off my chest.
You see, the end of the year is approaching, which means it is time to plan those oh-so-precious offs and leaves that one has accumulated over the months so that there is still a minimal strength functioning in the depot everyday, and also so your department-mates and partners can cover you when you are not around.
So anyway, being the usual "perfectionist-and-neat-freak" planner that I am (my close friends know I carry this green book in which I painstakingly drew out monthly schedules, tuition schedules and all the likes so that my appointments never clash.
However, this time, I never felt so out of control of the events happening around me, such that no amount of planning can ever 100%-ly, confidently confirm and set the things I need to plan.
Things from wisdom tooth plucking (ok, I have to admit that it was a little later than I would have hoped to have planned for...), camp events (think combat shoots and new, extra responsibilties for all the men) as well as a possible impending sentence rumoured to be coming up in december.
Bah. Changes and changes and more changes. And to make matters worse, every change to my ORD planner would require me to get three signatures to endorse the change, since every change requires me to write a new copy of the planner.
Life sucks. Army life sucks worse. :(
Perhaps the only thing that I am looking forward to and which can cheer me up is my birthday coming up, and all the celebrations that I would be having. My friends are the best, always being there. They are people that I know I can, whenever I feel sad and vulnerable, turn to and pour my heart out and they would not take advantage of the situation or make matters worse.
78 more days to collecting my pink IC (tentative, could extend by a few days)
Terence pens his legacy at 11:44 AM
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