December 22, 2005

we're talking about flow here.

national service is never easy. and all the more so when you intend to disrupt from it to pursue a higher course of study. it appears that due to a new directive set in place last year, those serving two years full-time (aka the 'lucky ones') are disallowed to discontinue their service for a period of study.

and so, disgruntled I won't take that lying down, and because I havetowanttointendto disrupt, I've sent an appeal to higher command requesting leniency.

of course, I joke. it's due to certain personal reasons. but yes, I still do think it's quite strange. especially when those who have served at least 23 months can readily disrupt. now, it doesn't sound terribly logical to me to disrupt out of a term of 23/24 months and return after study to resume the remaining month. or am I getting it wrong?

whatever the case, I am immensely grateful to my designated OC, PC and Ms. AH, who have gone out of their way to provide for me a route out of this confusingly debilitating policy. with appraisals no less than 'outstanding' and the extra letters and paperwork, I am thankful, thankful, thankful. no matter the outcome, I am indebted towards them.

Mel just got his pink IC today. congrats brother. :)

had a great time with Ed, simple tea and time together can mean a lot. also, the miracle dim sum administered by my dear parents yesterday was really good. and so was the time at indochine @ empress place with Gid and Poh. not to mention beancurd and dough sticks (why, am I supposed to say dou jiang you tiao??)! thus, I am considerably cheered up.

and so it's back to camp for some autograph-signing, then to renew my passport. next, marathon Bible-Study (three hours!) teaching with George and lil' Fel, prayer meeting, camera-collection, and beach-talk with B1.

ok, time to plonk into those pillows.
gid posted at 00:06