Sunday, December 25, 2005
Today is Xmas. I had 4 pieces of bread for lunch cos too much instant noodles is causing me to lose my hair.... Nobody's at home, just me. Just came back from jogging, feel so great. Going to work later, my friends ask me why am I working on Xmas Eve and on Xmas. To me, a non-Christian, Xmas has no meaning except that it is yet another public holiday. It used to be an excuse to party, get drunk and have fun. But now Xmas has lost its glamour, cos for the last 4 years, I spent Xmas Eve/Xmas either in camp or worried about work. This year I am working yet again, but this time its at a club, so I get to have some sober fun instead of being drunk.
Xmas Eve, slept thru the day and realise that some of the ODAC people having Xmas BBQ at West Coast Park. Dropped by for awhile and left for work. My Xmas Eve dinner was MacDonald's. How exciting right...
231205, Friday
Eve of Xmas Eve, damn shack from Adjam, slept from Thurs, 9pm to Fri 1pm - 14hrs!!!!
Had to skip soccer training, otherwise no energy to work.
211205-221205, Wed-Thur
Adjam...I learnt alot of things during this 2 days. From my experience in the Army, JC kids are kind of selfish and self-centred but after interacting with them for this two days. I realised that there are different types of JC kids around. This group is full of initiative and have the willingness to help each other out. I enjoyed being with my group, although some of their 'games' are damn silly..."CHEAPSKATE"!!!! oppss.....
One bad point about Adjam, the administration screwed up. They didnt have enough XL black t-shirt for the Group Leaders and I had to wear the participants' white t-shirt. Instructions were not clear and not enough time to complete the game stations. Supper was crap, breakfast was worst...if you call that breakfast. Do I sound unhappy? Ermmm...I am just stating the facts and my thoughts, no hard feelings. One more point, debrief is suppose to understand wha went wrong and what needs to be done to improve. Whats the point of having a debrief if not everyone views are heard? I thought I wouldnt experience such things after I leave the Army, but it seems like the same problem happens everywhere.
Oh yah, my most memorable moment, cutting my finger while cutting lemons with a kitchen knife. Is it my own moment of stupidity or is not safe? I only know that the lack of sleep made me lose my concentration and the knife slipped of the lemon and cut my finger. In the army, the Conducting/Safety Officer would be crucified for the incident but in the civilian world, I guess the victim has to bear with the pain and play on the game.