:: rocky, aust ::

1st 6th nov
Bye babs. Waving till the last sight of her... Hurts... Never gonna get separated this long. Even though its a miserable 2 weeks, the feeling was like I'm going off for 2 years. Me n babs... Inseparable.

Hugged & kissed her over n over again. In the departure hall, the feeling of regret going for this trip got greater. Then the flight.... 7 hrs in the air, straight to rockhampton airport. The customs checking is fucking dreading. This is the part i dont understand. Why would they bother us Singaporeans bring in soils. The whole check was for soils/earth between our webbing. Thank god mine was all ok except for the PT shoes. I was passed only after the custom officer sprayed antiseptic on my PT shoes. WTF! Then the 2 hrs bus ride to SWBTA. The morale is fucking ZERO! Messaged my babs upon reaching.... Am missing her terribly.

Time check, its 9pm. Hooked up the safari bed n down to lala land. No mood to even catch up with the dudes. Nitey babs....


2nd 7th Nov
Oh how wicked. Our reverlee was like 0530 hrs everyday! I missed my wake up timings. But by 6, the sun has already got up. We started hooking on the miles set onto the SBO. God damn that thing was heavy. In fact, it was heavier than my field pack. It was a very long day for all. Even the administrative werks are killing me. So prep for the first move out the next day. Its a platoon mission. The armskot works are big time mother fish father prawn. The tang dynasty troops are at their usual self. Running away from fatigues. Back in bunk, we are getting all ready. Ready for hell.


3rd 8th nov
The usual inspections. Joseph was a little onz but overall slacker. Contradicting? Yeah. Who gives a shit. No one does. Surprisingly, the damn OC made us put on camo. Now honestly, I hate it when my face is painted green n black. N guess what, we are the only company that put on the damn camouflage cream. So once ready, off we go for our first mission. Was the point section meaning that i will be the front scout. Without sashi, im a little lonely in front. We bashed thru a good 2 to 3 km to get to the first objective. Securing of the danger area. Everyones tongue were seen dangling like a hungry wolf. Once done, we set off to our next objective. The bridging. The bashing this time around was more crazy. Every step i take, i have to lift my feet to knee height in order to move. Not forgetting that i have to clear the path for the rest of the platoon. What the heck.

Nearing the objective, i suddenly couldn't catch my breath. Almost blacked out. Was panting very hard to catch my breath. Then i started to cough and whizz. The dudes carried on the mission leaving me at the FUP while I am catch up with my breathing. When we got back in camp, i rushed for my inhaler. Great. Its empty. My breathing got worse. Was rushed to the medical centre.

There, i was put on neubalizer. It felt slightly better. The doctor gave 2 days light duties and to return for further investigation. Got back to bunk and rest.

Babs message was received late. Im missing her nursing when i am sick. Zzz....


4th day 9th november
I rot thru the entire day and managed to talk to babs for a while. It soothed my heart. A slacking day with preparation prior to the battalion exercise.

5th day 10th november
Reported to medical centre again. Was put on neubalizer again. This time it really got worse. Its so bad that i was put to the sick bay for further review. I was losing my breath but it was still manageable. At night, i invited faizal over. Got chance to charge our phones. Thank god he is using atom. Not for long, he was shooed away by the malay senior medic. Kept on sleeping and sleeping. Sigh. When am i coming home. I miss my room. I miss my babs even more.


While nabbing, Richard came to report as well. His shin needed stitches.. for some stupid accident he met. Heh! He told me to stop smoking. Every told me to stop smoking. They took away my cigarettes. Damn....



6th day 11th november
Was discharged from the medical centre. 7 days of mc and given light duties plus unfit for outfield exercises. Great. Im basically useless. This australia trip is meaningless for me. The troops left when i returned to bunk. I can only look at them helplessly. Oh yeah, asrul was appointed to babysit me.



They kept making fun of me. They labelled me the asthma boy. Damn.....


7th day 12th november
The day was very long and boring. There was nothing much i did. Or i should say theres nothing much i can do. I finally got my chance to use the internet. First thing to do.... Check babs blog. Almost teared in joy reading her blog. Was so happy to see her postings.... The dudes are kaypo'ing while i read. And they read the blunder babs did. Heh!








8th day 13th november
Another dull day with nothing to do but help the armskot. They were expecting thunder storm but it didnt come. It rained for barely 3 minutes then stopped.

9th day 14th november
I called home in the morning. Mum asked to call back later. She was on another line. At 7 in the morning and not wanting to talk to her son, i was upset. Talked to babs about it. She was upset too. So its normal. But I still blame myself for this to happen.

Then later in the evening, i called home again. This time, daddy answered. He was upset. I apologized for not even informing them about my safe arrival in australia. Thats the problem with me. I informed wifey to tell them. But she was too occupied. Daddy had been sick for 5 days. I told wifey to follow up. I hope she does.


Today, I do up my wedding plans. Plus the invitation list. I am so happy doing it. Cos then, i never see myself going thru this. But with babs on my mind, im doing everything abt the wedding so so so so so happily. 17th March people? WOMPA!

10th day 15th november
Sand storm day. A few bunks were runned down by the storm. Lucky enough my bunk was occupied and saved. Do check out the photos. A good thing there were few of us were in camp. At least we ensure that our tents are all safe.

No news from sayang today. Perhaps she's too busy.

Had some relationship chit chat with Aw Yeung. He told me, the matter of faithful shall not be questioned. I somehow think its true. If needed to be questioned, it shows that the couple's in doubt. But my believe is, the relationship has to reach to a certain level in order to have the faithful part not being a questioned. And I think that me and babs are getting there. Even though there was slight concern, but I know, that babs is faithful to me. Like how i am to her. We both love each other, we both breathe each other... we both ARE each other. That makes US.

At night, the weather forecast says there will be thunderstorms n heavy rain. I hope its not true.

11th day 16th november
Great. The wether forcast cheated our feelings. It only rained for 2 mins. Anyways... we were lucky that it didnt happen. Or we have to spend the night hugging the poles. Today was the last day the lobo's will be free. We ensure we fully utilize the canteen. The TV was showing AirForce One. Didnt really like Harrison Ford. So i bilised the show and got drunk drinking their awful yet expensive milk. Next, they showed The Rock. One of my favourite movies. Watched till the canteen closes at 11pm. Then hurry back tent. Cos the Lobos are cooking maggi!!! We had a maggi party.


Baby sitter was the main chef, with Ee as the asst. Heh..

We talked abt ghost during the maggi fest. Told them i brought babs to ghost hunt. And they say I was crazy.

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

12th day 17th november
Troops are back. Richard was concern abt my health. Told him my condition improved and off to help the troops. I volunteered to take charge of my platoon stores. I felt bad not joining in the exercise. So this should be my show of contribution. To ensure that they are free from stores issues. Great. My platoon did return everything that was loaned. Only Azlan lost his M203 launcher cleaner. Moron .....

In the evening, i got myself busy with armskot. There were quite a number of missing items. The 1206 summed up to abt 70 bucks. But it was all settled. By that time, it was already late at night. I had my dinner late. The fat lady serving us says she is going to miss my smile. Heh! Oh yeah, it was a special dinner. They served kangaroo meat. Believe me, no matter how special it was, it still sucked. I still feel like im eating the same food everyday.

Just before bedtime, party PAS gathered. We had a good laugh abt this asswipe. He happened to be so in love with the army ..... still. And we start to joke abt how his regimental life would hit on his future. We laughed so loud that he actually woke up. Thank god he didnt hear us. Or there definitely will be some chaos. But i wouldnt give a damn. For someone who can say abt others and get fired up the moment he was the topic ... i think he deserved it. In my perception, he is just some sore loser. I really dont mind losing such people in a friendship.

Snored............ ZzzzzzZzzzzzzzZzzzzzzz

13th day 18th november
Getting out of camp. Rot the way till Noon. Major cock up. Some 36 goretex jacket were found missing. They even wanna go check the Kitbags again. The delay was so bad it made everyone pissed. Cursing and swearing are pretty religious among army men. They finally let us off after waiting for so bloody long. I had my last goodbye to the medic who took care of me when i was sick. Then POOF! Went thru 2 hours of driving to Yepoon.

Everything here is damn expensive. There was a GLOBE cap which caught my eye. It was on longgok sale. And its 14 bucks. So i did grab em. Had problems looking for noughat. Babs kirim for her frens at work. But here in aussie, i am having difficulties finding them. I was eyeing this pink roxy bag for babs. Its so nice, even i think that she will love it. Checked the price, i put it back to the shelf. Heh!

Thanks for the delay, we can only spend like 20 mins at Yepoon. Didnt even get to see the rest of the shops. Knowing that today is Saturday, i could say that all the shops are getting ready to close.

We checked in the motel after dinner. The dinner was so so ... at some Capricorna College. Its somehow weird us Military People having dinner at some College. I am sure all of us will buy food on our own if given the chance.

We checked in at David's Motel. Not the best but manageable. The bed was comfy. Just as i finished shitting, BABS CALLED!!!!! Woooooo Hooooo!!!! Its such a relief to hear her voice. She is going off to Nana's crib for some open house. Chit chat Chit Chat, its time for going out. Damn hungry. Went to look for supper. Drank milk again. I think im a sucker to milk. I love drinking them so much ... Aaaaaahhhhh... that explains my size.

Damn it. Richard took back the converter. I cant charge my phone. Again back to swithing it off. So i have some life tomorrow.

Lights off timing given was 2359 hrs. Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

14th day 19th november
I prefer not to talk much abt today. It was a total disappointment. The entire town was ghostly. No shops are open. And there is nothing much that we could do. Given the time there, i would rather get our kiasu ass back in Singapore and not waste time. Had dinner at that stupid jackpot place. Then off we go to the airport.

There Faisal and I were forced back into our jeans. I mean what is wrong abt bermudas. Damnn..... The rest of the contingent, perform their Singapore trademark at this pathetic gift shop for souvenirs.

Lucky me i got babs the Koala Bear there. They have awesome PC and Automobil magazines. Nice....

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15th day 20th november
I AM BACCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!! Babs told me to call her when im on my way to her place, when i got a cab. So I was thinking, I definitely wanna rush on this one. I wont wait for after 6 to avoid the midnight charge, like some of them did. While i was collecting my kitbag after the Customs checking, phone rang. RRRRRRIIIIIIIIINGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG.

"Toleh kanan.... " I saw babs! I SAW BABS!! I SAW BABS!!!!!!!!! My heart skipped. Though my poor vision restricts me from seeing her clearly, the shilloutte was all i need to recognize my babs. Mindset was to go and run and hug her. But plan A was abandoned, cos bak was around too. And there isnt any plan B.

We head to simpang bedok for breakkie. Then bak dropped me off. Thank You bak. Thank You wifey. Never in my life... ever.... someone picked me up when i come back from any overseas stint. But now, im glad. Im happy. Im very blessed... that i have Sakina Omar as my life partner. Cos she is the reason i am in love.