reflections of 2006
Hey all. First up, would just like to wish one and all a Blessed New Year. I hope those reading will go with me down this memory lane and reflect on what has been in the past year.
The year of 2006 will forever be remembered by me as a breakthrough year in many ways. It's the year I found my passion for NP, the year I first dedicated time to serve in an area, the year I grew up the most spiritually. Firstly, the more mundane stuff.
I would like to thank my beloved squad 4 for igniting my passion for NP. I remember that at the end of 2005, I was feeling disillusioned and unhappy at the people I found in NP, the type of people who were allowed to be in authoritative positions but displayed sucky attitude since forever. I was wondering why these people would get a chance to have a major say in NP instead of others who had a much better attitude, who would then influence others to change their attitude as well. I cant say I got my answer, but as time passed I gained something much more valuable, true friendship. Through all my happiest times in NP, all my super lows, all my discouragement, there was one common denominator thru all of that. My squadmates, in one way or another, was always there. And as the months passed us by, we slowly took over NCO posts. It was then we pledged that no matter what, rank wouldnt divide us. It was then we pledged our friendship and dedication to one another. I started drawing strength not from myself, but from the unity of the squad. For the first time I saw what friendship truly should be like. The self-sacrifices, the selflessness, the utter togetherness. Once again I reiterate my belief. Through good times and bad, through bitterness and strife, through joys and sorrows, through trials and tribulations, we will be friends forever.
2006 was also the year I met many people. I got to know my juniors better (no joke about "z" allowed!), met new teachers, met new friends in church thru camp comm and junior camp, and really, the year just would not have been the same without them. I hope I also made a significant impact in their lives like they have made one in mine. Oh and also my OBS peeps! Haha nearly forgot. I thank you for walking with me in the past year. All of you have made life bearable just by walking with me.
2006 was the year I stepped out more. I started talking more, and stepping outta my comfort zone to go for OBS and to serve in camp comm really helped me grow as a person. But along with the talking more came a brash and cocksure attitude. It wasnt apparent at first but as the months passed us by, I became more of a "suaner" than an encourager. I became a person who was a major asshole in school but a nice guy at home, behind the com and thru sms. That was super hypocritical. Many a time I wanted to put a stop to it, be a nice guy throughout the day in whatever I did, but actions speak louder than words. It's really one thing I regret totally. My sucky attitude, all cos I didnt wanna let people trample on my head, but I forgot a basic logic. Treat people the way you want them to treat you. For those whom I have hurt in one way or another with my words, actions or thoughtlessness, I seek your forgiveness. At any point in the coming year, use this to remind me whenever I step outta line again. I wanna experience humility and phase out the hypocrisy from my life. So once again, I'm sorry to those I've unwittingly hurt with my cutting remarks and cursing and thoughtless actions. Help me to be a better person. Thank you.
In the UK, the Queen gives out New Year Honours. I wanna do it too, for I wanna spell out some people who have meant alot to me and been an integral part of the last year. Firstly, sorry to those whose names I've missed out. I hope these people realize how much they mean to me.
Best person to debate with -- Jun Ting
Mentor -- Kai Feng
Best bunch of friends -- Squad 4
Best "suanee" -- Jsister-Jin-Jlaw
Greatest cousin -- Stan
Best reality tv companion -- Kar Liang
Best girl-friend -- Baba
Nicest boss -- Cai Ying
Cutest guy -- Thaddeus
Best brother -- John abruzzi
Most meaningful,un cliche MSN convos -- Mei Ching
Best block of wood -- Hwee Siang
Best CGL --Mich Tia
Best church buddy -- Jeremy
The people I crapped with throughout the year -- Jun De, Aaron, NYY, Larry, Joe
Best bomb -- Sam Chan
Nicest guy -- Clement Sim (CFC rawks. Haha)
Evangelist of the year -- Meiqi, Huiting
Best "suaner" -- Des, Ken
Best maam -- Jocelyn maam
Best aunt-tea -- Jsister-Jin-Jlaw
Best jie -- VK
Most confused person -- Jocelyn Q, Wei Siang
Craziest gal pal -- Mei Ching (you deserve this cos you're the only person I know so crazy over Dean Geyer *free advert*.)
Most photogenic -- Clement Sim (by request of Ms Foong)
Best baker -- Mei Ching
Most ups-and-downs-but-still-great-friend -- Baba (NO MORE 98.7!!)
Nicest lau ah pek -- Jun Ting
Best encouragers -- Squad 4
Coolest bunch of peeps -- Squad 4
Best lover of a piece o' wood -- Jocelyn
Best ALAF kia -- Wei Han
Best Man U fan --Wei Han, Joe, Dan (That's right I'm giving myself an award.)
Nicest African -- Wei Han
And that's about all. Sorry to those whom I've missed out. Once again, have a blessed and God-filled new year 2007!This is Dan signing off.
