A break in a break

I've finally gotta much needed break from my holiday which spanned 3 whole months. This means that I am back in camp for the nostalgic one week before ORD. The air is refreshingly consistent and my surroundings have changed in one way or another, for the better at least. I also found new items such as a new computer just for round the clock gaming, yet to be used canon printer/scanner/photocopier, overused DVD player and even an air ionizer in my office! Most importantly, the big window along the wall of the entrance has just been tinted so that it's now one way, from a view from inside the office of course. The furniture has also been strategically shifted and positioned such that it's virtually impossible to be spotted sleeping from the front. For the record, we also have 4 telephones, of which only 2 are regularly used for work purpose. Also, thanks to all you taxpaying idiots, my dept often finds itself with an ever increasing surplus of funds, which probably explains why we had 5 cohesion dinners at decent hotel premises in 2 months.

By the way, my staff sergeant today handed me my Cert of Service and asked me to fill in whatever I wished under 'comment by reporting officer.' So this is how it goes..

This serviceman, through routine duties, has displayed dominant strength in being an effective communicator/mediator, an upright individual who lacks no courage in standing up for what is right, an influential leader and above all, a trustworthy and responsible person.

Among his peers, he is especially known for being patient with a cool disposition.

In his capacity as a WITS member and presentor, I have found him to be linguistically competent, both in speech and writing. Plus, he exudes confidence while speaking to a crowd.

However, he may at times, be slightly assertive and insensitive, yet hardly ever stepping out of line.

It is finally my considered opinion that he requires no formal correction/help with regard to his weaknesses as such life skills are best learnt through experience.

This best sums up the events this week thus far, with talking cock with my camp mates and bosses being the most interesting. Moreover, I found myself to have failed in my recent endeavours of pulling off yet another illegal stunt in camp because I realised I've been given too much freedom and power. I am invincible.. nearly!I'd have to do ludicrous and absurd stuff like streaking or vandalising the Tekong statues to cross the very distant line, which I obviously have no intention to.

-The faithful 3SG(NS)Kenneth Wong