A wonder, no wonder: A dedication and a challenge

A wonder, no wonder

Sunday, June 21, 2009

A dedication and a challenge

Lessons coming thick and fast really thought me about something. It kinda made me open my eyes to notice the inner workings of the media and communications circles.. Not to say I don't have a passion for it, but rather, I do have an interest. Well, times wears on and that interest becomes well.. slightly stronger.

Recently, it's been fashion to die. Rather, it's been fashion for innocent people to die. Been bothered by it and been thinking much for the past week or so.

You do find a new found sense of respect for someone when they do pass on. Attending the wake and seeing the body of a beloved colleague and Sergeant was quite humbling. The fact that most of us can't wrap our minds around was the reason why he passed. Acute asthma. Problem was, that he only had asthma when he was a small kid. 15, 20 years on at the age of 30, past marathons, IPPT and numerous days and activities, asthma never came back to haunt him. Until now.

1SG, now SSG Ang Joo Pin was a beloved colleague, respected Sergeant who took care of PYAD and us. He wasn't part of PYAD but still loved us enough to take care of us by helping out during our stressful operations. We'll miss the times you forced us to play soccer with you, forced us to play ping pong with you and miss doing duties with you. We'll miss you tons.

Now, having said that, it's been coming down to crunchtime really, with exams just a few days away. I've been having the time of my life with this new semester! Found quite a few new places to eat at, yada yada. Also, one new thing I realised these couple of months is never to apologise anymore when it comes to:
1) my rights
2) having an opinion

So yes. All you asscracks on the MRT better watch out! You have an issue with that, that's your problem. So sue me heh.

posted by The Als @ 3:20 pm

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