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Sunday, January 01, 2006 Hello 2006. In a flash, another year has passed. 2005 passed by faster than any other year, I feel, even though so much happened in that short space of time. I started the year in green, eagerly counting down to the moment I'll get my pink IC. It was bitter for a while, having to come back to camp after one month of "honeymoon" at the forward base, learning that we wouldn't get to clear all our off, and going through insane preparation for IPPT, even though we wouldn't have to take it this year. I miss the platoon, all right, and the camaraderie we shared, but I was still happy to see the last of the dirty squat buildings, at least for the next 4 years. The limbo months before the start of university were generally fruitful ones. I devoted much of the time (and a whole lot of money) to enriching myself, learning new things, making new friends and becoming a better person. And I'm glad that it has paid off, I feel I have grown so much more since I ORDed. The preparations for university life began with the DSTA scholars' orientation, and I must say I've never known a better bunch of people. We've shared some wonderful memories and I hope the friendships will last till we all grow old and die. The SoC FOC was fun as well, even if we don't meet or talk to each other very often, yet I remember you guys and I hope you're all well! The Gen Acts camp was great fun, and I think our OG was excellent. 咸鱼 咸鱼 咸鱼，翻身 翻身 翻身！ Let's meet up for tea someday! And as for my hall, Sheares Hall, thank you for making me feel so at home, so much part of a big family! And thanks Ben for hosting us just now. And as for all the studying and slogging, all the mention it deserves is in this sentence. My major regret is not spending enough time with my friends. As of now there are still so many people I want to meet yet have not met! And I regret not getting to know everyone better. I don't open up easily and most times I must seem quite aloof but I'd really like to get to know everyone better. Being away from the family has made me treasure them more. And now that I am older I can really feel the love the family shares, how everyone is concerned for each other and makes sacrifices for each other. I've never missed home so much! Yet I do enjoy the freedom of living in hall. Thanks again to all the good and great friends who must have secretly conspired to make sure I rarely ever feel lonely! Kelvin (we still owe each other a meeting); Tris; Liyong and Yanjun (we've had so much fun together); my dear granddaughter Wanxuan; Yvonne; Aik (the best neighbour anyone can get); Jeriel and Alfred and Xianglong and Hui Wei (Nano was fun enough, but with you guys it's even more fun); Yanxin (future Superstar!); my bro Randy (who sometimes gives way to me when it should be the other way round); Eugene and Selwyn and Kooi Fei (who keep me company during those boring boring lectures) and, last but not least, ying. Happy 2006 everyone! May it be your happiest year yet!
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