I was meeting Peter today to discuss some stuff and Fengqi was there. Found out from them that it's Ding Ting's convocation today. Ah, now how can I not go? =) Glad I found out...
Got there, congratulated him, took a photo with him and then I found Peter and Fengqi rushing the food counters ... I had an early dinner so I decided to join the quest (it was already 9 plus). We went from one end of UCC to the other, finding the counters bare except for one tucked in some ulu corner. We were helping ourselves to the food when we spotted a green man in the sea of blue. Ding had changed out of his gown into Long 4 (Army camouflage uniform, girls, with the sleeves down, long). He's booking in later, because he's got in-camp training (ICT) this week.
Anyway, the photo op was obvious. We got him to put on his mortar board, and hold his parchment. Two poses: highport and standing shoulder. Wahaha... Well, he gamely posed for the camera, albeit with a slight tinge of embarassment. Really interesting sight. Thinking Army, anyone? lol
Anyway, here's my complaint: Why am I not in camp?! Found out from Ding that it's not just his company that got called back, but the whole battalion! So why did they miss me? Argh, they're doing the SAR21 conversion this time, so now that I missed it (they didn't even ask me!), I will most probably have to make it up with another unit! Reservist nightmare... Oh, I wish I was in camp with the rest of them now ... They're going for range with the SAR21 tomorrow, and I miss range. It's quite a thrill firing a weapon, the way they do it on TV or some B-grade movie does not do the experience justice at all. Rambo might be a cult classic, but is still plain lame. Oh, the conversion will also mean I'll never get to fire the M16 again. Hmmm, I might miss the M16, man ... bang bang bang
Called Hansiong and found out that all the medics are back too, with the exception of me, Glenn and Frank. Okay, at least if we go for the make-up, I will have some company. Oh, apparently Dr Dana left the unit and Dr Jason Low is our MO now ... Oh well, that's a surprise, and I don't even know if it's accurate but it's not too bad 'cos we worked with Jason Low before and he's quite a decent fellow.
