Home finally..

I seldom miss home throughout my whole 20 years, be it in camps and even during the days back in China.

A few days back on my dad's birthday, I made it a point to call back home to wish him a simple "Happy Birthday". His joy on the phone could be felt. Somehow, I was thinking my family is probably really missing me all the while when I'm away from home.

Since then, I would think of my family at times (more than usual) though I don't really call back. I wouldn't know what to talk to them either.

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Life in armour is quite tough. Hope these remaining 18 weeks will pass fast and at the same time be enjoyable for me. So far everything is going well.

Driving tank is quite fun too. Think will get the driving license next week already.

The saddest news so far is there are only 3 bookouts on Friday in my days in SGC.
-Good Friday
-2 more after Taiwan

How lovely can that be?

Suddenly, I was missing home. I thought I won't miss home all along.

I remember I had this dream 2 nights ago and the next morning, I suddenly miss home. I couldn't remember what the dream was about. But I sure do miss Singapore more and more now.

It's just 44 more days left! WHEE (:

Was thinking of my family and friends.

I wonder how my friends in SP did for their Napfa test. Hope all of them at least got a silver.

I wonder how my friends in NP are doing for their projects. Hope all of them are coping things well.

Was chatting with people whom I didn't talk to for a long long time these few days. I had this 'weird' feeling in me. It's like WOW you remember me, clicked on my nick and even bother to say hi. It's just a nice feeling.

Haha okay! I'm super bored now. Hope I will have things to do in the afternoon (:

Finally, it's the last night that I'm going to sleep on my bed till Feb has come. After tonight, I will be sleeping on another bed in China everyday till next Feb.

I have enjoyed myself with my friends for the past few days. Nice lunch at Sakae and arcade with Meng Yong, Priscilla, Sherly, Ryan and King.

After that, went Downtown East for TB10 chalet. I missed the bbq. But I had lots of fun too especially the 2nd night when Fang, Kev and I received something nice and special from the peeps. It was indeed very heart warming to feel the effort they had given to do the presents for us. Thanks a lot guys.

It was a tiring day for me. Slept very little for the past few days. Had to go all the way to ICA to retrieve my passport with my mum. Then went Bugis to get stuffs. And finally, I managed to got home and catch some sleep.

O well, this is my last entry before I leave. So, BON VOYAGE VINCENT!

Kw sent me this touching story. It's touching. Here it goes..

My mom only had one eye. I hated her. She was such an embarrassment.

There was this one day during elementary school where my mom came to say hello to me. I was so embarrassed. I ignored her, threw her a hateful look and ran out.

The next day at school one of my classmates said, "UUHH, your mom only has one eye!" I wanted to bury myself. I also wanted my mom to just disappear.

So I confronted her that day and said, " If you're only gonna make me a laughing stock, why don't you just die?!!!"
My mom did not respond.

I didnt even stop to think for a second about what I had said, because I was full of anger. I was oblivious to her feelings.

I wanted out of that house, and have nothing to do with her. So I studied real hard, got a chance to go to Singapore to study.

Then, I got married. I was happy with my life, my kids and the comforts

Then one day, my mother came to visit me.

She hadn't seen me in years and she didn't even meet her grandchildren. When she stood by the door, my children laughed at her, and I yelled at her for coming over uninvited. I screamed at her, "How dare you come to my house and scare my children!" GET OUT OF HERE! NOW!!!"
And to this, my mother quietly answered, "Oh, I'm so sorry. I may have gotten the wrong address," and she disappeared out of sight.

One day, a letter regarding a school reunion came to my house in Singapore.

So I lied to my wife that I was going on a business trip. After the reunion, I went to the old shack just out of curiosity.

My neighbors said that she died.

I did not shed a single tear.

They handed me a letter that she had wanted me to have.

"My dearest son, I think of you all the time. I'm sorry that I came to Singapore and scared your children. I was so glad when I heard you were coming for the reunion.

But I may not be able to even get out of bed to see you.

I'm sorry that I was a constant embarrassment to you when you were growing up.
When you were very little, you got into an accident, and lost your eye.
As a mother, I couldn't stand watching you having to grow up with one eye.
So I gave you mine.
I was so proud of my son who was seeing a whole new world for me, in my place, with that eye.
With my love to you,
Your mother’’

I had a small quarrel with my mum too. O my! I felt so bad after reading this.

I love that you get cold when it's 71 degrees out. I love that it takes you an hour and a half to order a sandwich. I love that you get a little crinkle above your nose when you're looking at me like I'm nuts. I love that after I spend the day with you, I can still smell your perfume on my clothes. And I love that you are the last person I want to talk to before I go to sleep at night.
And it's not because I'm lonely, and it's not because it's New Year's Eve. I came here tonight because when you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.

That's something I got from vic.

Surprised to see Jing Hui on the bus 88 yesterday. Been like years since I have seen this primary school friend of mine. Chatted abit with him before alighting.

Had A for my IBS. I'm delighted. Was nervous throughout, but luckily everything went quite smoothly when I thought I will stutter alot. PHEWS.

Result was out today.

Spent the day with my mum. LOL mama's boy (= Been quite awhile since I went out with her. Wonderful day. Talked alot with her also like why she gave me the name Vincent. AND I was like -.-" when I know the reason. Really feel like whacking her man. LOL but never mind.

FAMILY: FATHER AND MOTHER I LOVE YOU (WHAT HAPPEN TO THE SIBLINGS?)