BAND OF BROTHERS!
6:06 PM on Tuesday, March 16, 2010
I just counted - I only had barely ten hours of sleep during the three days two nights camp. You got to agree that there were definitely highlights during the camp and some not so pleasant moments that we want to forget. Let's face it alright - this camp wasn't as great as the other camps, but there were definitely learning points to take away during the entire process.
Planning for camp started two weeks back, I brainstormed for ideas that thought would appeal to you guys. Sorry that we didn't have as much outing as last year, but I guess you guys had fun at the slides during swimming right? Plus sabo-ing each other in the pool and getting splashed by the big bucket in the children's pool. It is indeed with great joy that I see you guys being happy and bonded as a company and having fun.
But you can't possibly have fun all the time right - we're in a uniformed group after all, and discipline is still of utmost important during all times. So that includes during camp times. I don't know why, but you guys seemed to be more rowdy this year! Is it because you guys are growing, or what? Whatever it is, please try to really behave yourself and be serious when needed. You don't want the officers or your seniors to come shouting at you about such matters, it brings us no pleasure to do so too. I honestly felt very frustrated when you guys were out of my control and running around as if it was the Night Safari (especially during Night Games). PLEASE be more discipline in future camps/trainings/parades, so everyone can have fun at it's maximum.
Enough about discipline! So what time did you guys sleep? I know the rooms are a lil' cramped for about 15 people to share. While you guys were sleeping - your other seniors and I, as well as the officers, were busy debriefing and planning for next day's activities - this could even stretch us up to 3am in the morning! When I was going up to the room to get some sleep, I realised that there wasn't any space for me! ): So sad, someone actually 'took' my place - and poor me had to settle somewhere else.
Budi's Farewell on the second night was 'quite a surprise' to him, and left some of us in tears. I was really sad to see him leave the company, as he was one of those who has watched me grown since my early days in the BB. Sometimes you just can't hold back your tears, because thats what all brotherhood is about - and I hope you'll experience what brotherhood is in the near future.
Please bare with my wordy entry. Another picture will come up soon! But I really got to say that I am very proud of each and everyone of you for putting up a good show during Passing Out Parade, keeping in mind we only had a short period of time for rehearsal! Well done guys! I felt very proud of the recruits especially - you guys have attained you first badge! Job well done on passing you target, this just marks the start of your journey with the BB. I hope you'll fit in into your new squads after Nic and me "passed you on" to the Squad Leaders. To the Sec 3 leaders, it is time you step up and take over leadership role as the Sec 4s would be leaving the company very soon. It is indeed a very saddening moment that our life in the seniors program would end, in 2 months.
As Best Recruit, you have got to live up to the high standards and expectation of the honor that has been given to you. But most important, the company has to work together as one to bring the company to greater heights!
Remember what Sir Albert said during team building session? 34th is not famous for it's drill, or outstanding achievements in AQ or CQ, or getting Gold for J M Fraser, or getting the highest BB Week collection - but it's about our bonding. The key and most essential thing that each company should have, but lack. We have it and we should live up to it!
How do you feel after the camp? We should feel proud to be in 34th, a sense of belonging and identity - together as one. Let's get to know more about each other as we walk this journey together as brothers - one for all, all for one. Let's live it up and live it proud, 34TH OI!
With Love,
SSG Kane Raynard Goh
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