today was CA8. oh well, generally ok lor. not spectacular. ok, it wasn't too good. but anat's worse than physio. go figure.

i was talking to some friends after the CA and we came to the conclusion tt we didn't want to discuss it much. but something very perculiar came up admist our discussions -- tt pple who think they did well for tests should just say so. don't say "aiyoh... die...", then end up getting the top 5% or something... rather irritating.

but tt's just a sidenote. today was quite a nice day cause we had a group gathering back at ri. scouts. :) and really met up with quite a few old friends whom i've not met in some time liao. i think since sch started last yr. so it was quite nice. the food was delicious too. considering its palatibility, it was suprising tt the food was supplied by reveda, our friendly ri caterer. (those from ri should have this name ring quite a big bell...)

yepyep. and there are some of them who still don't know tt i signed on with the saf. as usual, the response is an initial shock, then proceeds on in a couple of ways -- a) a continued state of shock and disbelief seen from their state of facial palsy; b) whole stream of explitives condemning me to the deepest recesses for making the most foolish decision of my life; c) consoling me just as if my most beloved pet hamster died; d) saying "oh, tt's nice. good decision!" in the most benolevent manner they can muster.

yar, but u get the pt.

and it was real good to see all the comissioned pple coming back and talking abt where they've all been posted to and how they're getting along there now. and can i say tt i'm really glad for them, cause after going through all tt tough training, it's FINALLY over... haha~~ now it's their turn to enjoy. :)

mine's 6 yrs later, so anyway...

it was very encouraging seeing the v.old scouts taking the time off to come for the gathering. and not tt they are free pple. most of them are quite busy, with many commitments and appointments. esp when i looked at the guest list... quite illustrious. yep, really encouraging to see all of them back and actively participating in the activities.

there were quite a few memorabilia on sale too. i bought this keychain($4) and a nice black polo shirt($15) tt they specially made for the gathering (which i'll probably wear in the near future). it's really meaningful cause the proceeds from the sale and the dinner($15) will go towards helping a 02 scout. see, he's some problems with some medical fees and 01 is chipping in to help him foot the bill. tt's meaningful. especially with so many times of 'rivalry' b/w the 2 ri scout groups. yepyep. quite a nice gesture.

which brings up another issue which has been bothering me a teeny-weeny bit, tt is spending too much. hehe. must have more discernment in managing finances. *grin*

and i'd better catch up on sleep too. funny. not tt i've been sleeping very little too. sleeping mostly abt 6 hrs everyday, and don't know how come still so tired... haiz.