Thursday, March 10, 2005

Army Life --- your choice!

Many said that army life is totally sucky, however I believe that it is your choice. Well, my chapter at Jurong camp ended yesterday. I will be re-vocationalized to a new unit this coming monday.
Jurong camp bought me many memories, it is by far the longest unit I have ever spent time in. I was posted to 30SCE as a combat engineer; plant operator vocation-wise. Going through CEC (Combat Engineering Course) was a pain for me by the fact that I had to handle demolitions. Since I am not keen to stay in the course, I thought I might as well declare my medical status. Soon I was put OOC (Out of Course) and spent my time in S2 department. My friends told me that I shouldn't have downgraded since plant operator is an easy vocation. However to think about it, who will bear the consequences of my injury if I ever get myself into such a state. The fact about my medical status doesn't change on the basis on whether I don't downgrade or not. I am downgraded to C1L2.
My life couldn't be any better now. If you are the kind that like challenges and leadership position, then go for it. Well... army life... .. your choice.

Saturday, March 05, 2005

FAA

It was a Failed Attempt Again for my green lace male (betta). This time round I have paired it with my marble copper female. The couple seems quite compatible to each other when I introduced them to one another. The female was even spotted bouncing around (literally) the whole tank, being totally oblivious to the male's presence. Of course a few chasing and biting completed the job of taming the female down.
The couple started mating yesterday. Female swims towards male and male starts embracing her in a "U" shape curl, much gentler towards her now. However each embrace was a failed attempt, male was inexperience and female was too excited to stay still.
Today morning I saw the female at her cosy corner, releasing her eyes and feasting on her own caviar. Well, I am not seperating them till sunday and we will see what's the result of it.