Back to camp

It has been more than a year since i last worn my green uniform. This can be evidently proven by the fact that Ashley has grown so much over the past 1 year. Today was actually just a mob-briefing, but definitely a significant one because i get to see many of my ex-camp mates, some of whom i havent met for more than 8 years (since the day i ORDed and stepped out of the camp). I am pleasantly surprised that it didnt take much effort for most of us to break the ice that have formed over the past 8 yrs, as we began to communicate like what we did during our good old days in camp. As we indulge ourselves further in the tok cok session, all the army languages, secret codewords, nicknames and interesting topics began to flow back in steadily. Most of us were only in our late teens or early 20s then.

Thanks to the many nights we had spent together watching tv, playing daidi, bridge and eating supper together in our bunks during our active days. Those were one of the most memorable and enjoyable moments i had in life, when life was pretty carefree and relaxing. Its kinda interesting to see how much each of us have grown up over the years. Most of us have put on weights, and no longer wear the youthful looks we once had. Practically, all have become uncles already, haha.

On the sad side, i learnt that one of my camp mate has been sent to jail for 23 years for sexual offences. Another close camp mate (who was my permanent driver) was also jailed for similar sexual offences. By the time they are released from the prisons, they should be already in their late 40s. Sighz...... what a huge waste of their precious youth and a major part of their life.