Lol... FInally got the chance to blog le, or rather have the discipline to blog.. Recently it's either too lazy for me or too busy for me to blog le.. For those who know me well enough as a 'pig' should know la.. Haha.. Well, not going to touch on what has happened in my life lately, but just to touch on one topic which i wanted to blog a long long time ago.
NCC....
Recently so many things have happened just within this organisation, be it at HQ level or at unit level.. Think this entry is going to be a long one.. =X
Well, here goes..
Still remembered that time when i passed out from my 45th CLT course in No 1 with pride, i thought things are going to be very much different, now that i got my new rank.. Well, things are going to be different, but not in a way u expect it to be, that EASILY.. Example, for me, i had so much wanted to be attached to my former school unit, Zhonghua. However, things go not go your way always like i said, so in the end, i was posted to Guangyang Sec. At that point of time, i heard that Guangyang Sec is a new unit, with both Boys and Girls Units, in fact the pioneer batch was just sec 3 for boys and sec 2 for girls. Here comes the difficulty, i was so used to being in an established unit for 4 years, and so i'm not used to running a new unit, and have to promise myself to bring it at least to a Silver standard before my 3-year term in Guangyang ends. That's only one difficulty.
Another difficulty was that i didn't have anyone to depend on or guide me along when i first stepped into the school, at least no one that i'm closed with. Moreover, it was a culture shock for me as everything down there, at least to me was very much in a mess. There is hardly a system of how things to go, and the attitude between the different platoons, like Part B treating the Part Cs and all etc...
So there i was, in Guangyang Secondary, running both Boys and Girls units, without much guidance, and also not sure of where i should start from, as i'm so used to being in an established unit where everything is set right from the start. =X Worse still, due to my usual Saturday lessons, i couldn't go down to the school for it's trainings. TO add to the problems, there wasn't much regular trainings conducted due to Saturday school programmes all thanks to SARS... (DamN that SARS, may it not come back again, it sure gives us the freaks.. =P) and that weekday trainings were not possible. In any case, it's problems after problems.. Haiz haiz haiz... =S
As a result, my understanding towards cadets in Gunagyang was not that deep, and worse still, i was the devil when i first went into the school. I still remember, i was very strict towards the cadets, punishing them for the slightest mistakes. Moreover, my standards towards them was quite high, and i didn't consider the actual conditions in the school, taking for granted that things would go in my way..
Conclusion: My start in Guangyang was very very much the worse, and plus negative.
I must admit that in the first place, i wasvery harsh towards the cadets, in the end i was only respected for the rank as a CLT, and not as what i am. I was like wondering, how could things get so complicated as all i'm doing is to run a unit like what i used to do in the past, and there goes, take things in the stride. Too bad for me, it isn't that simple. Through this, i do learnt that things are not to be taken for granted. In the past, i had people obeying my commands is because of my rank that i earned so hard for it, not for what i am. Now, i need people to respect me for not only my rank, but for what i actually am. Well, i must say that is not easy.
It's almost like making friends all over again, when you proceed on to a new school or a new level. Everything starts from scratch, and the amount of the fruit of labour you get, is dependent on how much effort you put in..
-_-|| Just realised the entry is quite long le, although i haven't really touch on what i goona say aboujt the school.. hahaha... Forgive me though.. I'm long-winded.. =P
Ok,.. back to main topic.. Just wanna talk about how i feel about my cadets and all... =P
Like what i said earlier on, my relationship with the cadets started out badly, because of lack of understanding and i hardly see them for school trainings etc. In any case, i was hoping that along the way, especially this semester, things would get better, as my main objective is to be interactive with the cadets, just so that i can be their friend if they want to, at least there isn't any barrier between us. Still, things turned out very nicely in the first place, but i must say whatever i achieved today, is all thanks to God.. If He had not helped me along the way, guiding me sub-consciously to salvage the torn-apart situation, i think till now i would still be a stranger to the cadets. Thank and praise Him once again...
Anyway, beginning of the semester for the first training, went down for training as usual, but this time, the feeling was what i felt before hand, with a lot of things undone and mixed feelings of joyfulness and sadness. Joyful to see that the there weere some significant changes, and of courser to see the faces of the cadets once again, but still sad that the turnout rate for the whole company was still a problem.. And i really mean a problem, with the Part Cs and all...
Well, but over the past 4 months, things really got better. Although there were many things left untouched with a lot of drills unlearnt, and lots of catching up to do for the PArt Cs, i must say there are an amazing batch. Not trying to bullshit but it's fun being with them, generally. Hey guys, although sometimes you all kena lecture and punishment from me, it's really for your own good, at least some of you really listened, but i do hope that all of you will one day, be a specialist, well-deserved of your rank, and to run the unit even better, to be able to achieve a Gold, which is not possible i must say, as long as efforts are made.
Still remember last time when i almost stripped my rank because of the Part Cs, because of one reason. I remembered saying this,"If me as a CLT can't even motivate a platoon to turn up for trainings regularly, and to perform to his or her best instead of slopping around during trainings when it isn't even worth it to come for training, what's the point of me obtaining my rank in the first place?" Well, i know some of you who are reading this, may feel that i was too harsh into using my rank as something to force you all to perform, but at that time, i really couldn;t think of anything else to say. When i asked for comments like how to train you guys, i got almost zero replies. Well, forgive me if i got too emotional then, but it's just me. SO get used to it bah... Although you peeps have really improved and i'm beginning to see the other side of you (the positive one), but there's still mroe room to work for a better you. There is still much more to be learnt. Now the top priority is to prepare you guys for Specalists Course, just so that you wun have any problems having to go for the course like that the current Part Ds did.
Think i told you guys before too, that if you all can motivate yourself to improve, there is definitely no problems for you all not to get your DESERVED 2nd Sergeant ranks. Trust me on that... But meanwhile, it's up to you guys whether you all want to perform or not. Hehe...
Suddenly someone must be wondering why i'm talking so much about my Part Cs this year.. Well, got quite a few reasons la. One of them is there are talents within the platoon, both Boys and Girls. People like Firdaus, Jingyi, Jazreel and many others. Although they may be and look slack (no offence), but they do have the qualities of a leader, like anyone of us around. it's a matter of molding them to be better leaders and their own motivation to do it.
Also is the hope you guys have given me. Still can remember for the last training, i was pretty shocked to see alost a full platoon of both part C Boys and Girls. It's a good thing for me as at least from the strength i saw, you guys tell me that there is still some interest of NCC in you, so that really set me off to keep you guys together, at least until Specialists Course which is my aim now. Although attendance may be a factor, but at least i see improvements made.. Thirdly, after interacting with you guys for nearly year, not only you all are a fun batch, but also interesting ones too with all the laughters you people gave to those around, especially people like Jingyi, Christine and Jazreel for whom their laughter can "brighten" up the whole atmosphere. *No OfFeNcE*
think i could still go on and on and on la... Still, i hope the last thing i want to see from Guangyang, is internal conflicts what i've been seeing so far within the Part Ds, and next a broken unit. Bear in mind that you all have promised me something, that you'll prove your worth to me, so at least the substance withink you is there.. When it comes to trainings, always be open minded towards things. try to put yourself into our shoes, as to the reason why you all get punished. Yes, some people may be harsh towards the whole lot of you, but what's the intention of the person? (Not specifying Marcus alone but to others too...) Some may be harsh, some may be angelic, but our intentions towards you guys are the same, that i can promise.. If you all feel any unjust, like what i said before, can refer to me de... (Me not there for display de hor... ) Lol... (finally a 'lol' word after so long an entry.... =X)
In any case, you all promised me some things, and extra trainings, and since you all know what i want can le, but must also be able to do it. So just hope for thebest, and work for it.
A little quote for you guys and those reading.. "Do not let a small obstacle hinder you for it's not the greatest challenge. The greatest challenge is however yourself as you set yourself to do what you want to do and overcome the extremes.."
Till next time peeps... =P ;D
NCC....
Recently so many things have happened just within this organisation, be it at HQ level or at unit level.. Think this entry is going to be a long one.. =X
Well, here goes..
Still remembered that time when i passed out from my 45th CLT course in No 1 with pride, i thought things are going to be very much different, now that i got my new rank.. Well, things are going to be different, but not in a way u expect it to be, that EASILY.. Example, for me, i had so much wanted to be attached to my former school unit, Zhonghua. However, things go not go your way always like i said, so in the end, i was posted to Guangyang Sec. At that point of time, i heard that Guangyang Sec is a new unit, with both Boys and Girls Units, in fact the pioneer batch was just sec 3 for boys and sec 2 for girls. Here comes the difficulty, i was so used to being in an established unit for 4 years, and so i'm not used to running a new unit, and have to promise myself to bring it at least to a Silver standard before my 3-year term in Guangyang ends. That's only one difficulty.
Another difficulty was that i didn't have anyone to depend on or guide me along when i first stepped into the school, at least no one that i'm closed with. Moreover, it was a culture shock for me as everything down there, at least to me was very much in a mess. There is hardly a system of how things to go, and the attitude between the different platoons, like Part B treating the Part Cs and all etc...
So there i was, in Guangyang Secondary, running both Boys and Girls units, without much guidance, and also not sure of where i should start from, as i'm so used to being in an established unit where everything is set right from the start. =X Worse still, due to my usual Saturday lessons, i couldn't go down to the school for it's trainings. TO add to the problems, there wasn't much regular trainings conducted due to Saturday school programmes all thanks to SARS... (DamN that SARS, may it not come back again, it sure gives us the freaks.. =P) and that weekday trainings were not possible. In any case, it's problems after problems.. Haiz haiz haiz... =S
As a result, my understanding towards cadets in Gunagyang was not that deep, and worse still, i was the devil when i first went into the school. I still remember, i was very strict towards the cadets, punishing them for the slightest mistakes. Moreover, my standards towards them was quite high, and i didn't consider the actual conditions in the school, taking for granted that things would go in my way..
Conclusion: My start in Guangyang was very very much the worse, and plus negative.
I must admit that in the first place, i wasvery harsh towards the cadets, in the end i was only respected for the rank as a CLT, and not as what i am. I was like wondering, how could things get so complicated as all i'm doing is to run a unit like what i used to do in the past, and there goes, take things in the stride. Too bad for me, it isn't that simple. Through this, i do learnt that things are not to be taken for granted. In the past, i had people obeying my commands is because of my rank that i earned so hard for it, not for what i am. Now, i need people to respect me for not only my rank, but for what i actually am. Well, i must say that is not easy.
It's almost like making friends all over again, when you proceed on to a new school or a new level. Everything starts from scratch, and the amount of the fruit of labour you get, is dependent on how much effort you put in..
-_-|| Just realised the entry is quite long le, although i haven't really touch on what i goona say aboujt the school.. hahaha... Forgive me though.. I'm long-winded.. =P
Ok,.. back to main topic.. Just wanna talk about how i feel about my cadets and all... =P
Like what i said earlier on, my relationship with the cadets started out badly, because of lack of understanding and i hardly see them for school trainings etc. In any case, i was hoping that along the way, especially this semester, things would get better, as my main objective is to be interactive with the cadets, just so that i can be their friend if they want to, at least there isn't any barrier between us. Still, things turned out very nicely in the first place, but i must say whatever i achieved today, is all thanks to God.. If He had not helped me along the way, guiding me sub-consciously to salvage the torn-apart situation, i think till now i would still be a stranger to the cadets. Thank and praise Him once again...
Anyway, beginning of the semester for the first training, went down for training as usual, but this time, the feeling was what i felt before hand, with a lot of things undone and mixed feelings of joyfulness and sadness. Joyful to see that the there weere some significant changes, and of courser to see the faces of the cadets once again, but still sad that the turnout rate for the whole company was still a problem.. And i really mean a problem, with the Part Cs and all...
Well, but over the past 4 months, things really got better. Although there were many things left untouched with a lot of drills unlearnt, and lots of catching up to do for the PArt Cs, i must say there are an amazing batch. Not trying to bullshit but it's fun being with them, generally. Hey guys, although sometimes you all kena lecture and punishment from me, it's really for your own good, at least some of you really listened, but i do hope that all of you will one day, be a specialist, well-deserved of your rank, and to run the unit even better, to be able to achieve a Gold, which is not possible i must say, as long as efforts are made.
Still remember last time when i almost stripped my rank because of the Part Cs, because of one reason. I remembered saying this,"If me as a CLT can't even motivate a platoon to turn up for trainings regularly, and to perform to his or her best instead of slopping around during trainings when it isn't even worth it to come for training, what's the point of me obtaining my rank in the first place?" Well, i know some of you who are reading this, may feel that i was too harsh into using my rank as something to force you all to perform, but at that time, i really couldn;t think of anything else to say. When i asked for comments like how to train you guys, i got almost zero replies. Well, forgive me if i got too emotional then, but it's just me. SO get used to it bah... Although you peeps have really improved and i'm beginning to see the other side of you (the positive one), but there's still mroe room to work for a better you. There is still much more to be learnt. Now the top priority is to prepare you guys for Specalists Course, just so that you wun have any problems having to go for the course like that the current Part Ds did.
Think i told you guys before too, that if you all can motivate yourself to improve, there is definitely no problems for you all not to get your DESERVED 2nd Sergeant ranks. Trust me on that... But meanwhile, it's up to you guys whether you all want to perform or not. Hehe...
Suddenly someone must be wondering why i'm talking so much about my Part Cs this year.. Well, got quite a few reasons la. One of them is there are talents within the platoon, both Boys and Girls. People like Firdaus, Jingyi, Jazreel and many others. Although they may be and look slack (no offence), but they do have the qualities of a leader, like anyone of us around. it's a matter of molding them to be better leaders and their own motivation to do it.
Also is the hope you guys have given me. Still can remember for the last training, i was pretty shocked to see alost a full platoon of both part C Boys and Girls. It's a good thing for me as at least from the strength i saw, you guys tell me that there is still some interest of NCC in you, so that really set me off to keep you guys together, at least until Specialists Course which is my aim now. Although attendance may be a factor, but at least i see improvements made.. Thirdly, after interacting with you guys for nearly year, not only you all are a fun batch, but also interesting ones too with all the laughters you people gave to those around, especially people like Jingyi, Christine and Jazreel for whom their laughter can "brighten" up the whole atmosphere. *No OfFeNcE*
think i could still go on and on and on la... Still, i hope the last thing i want to see from Guangyang, is internal conflicts what i've been seeing so far within the Part Ds, and next a broken unit. Bear in mind that you all have promised me something, that you'll prove your worth to me, so at least the substance withink you is there.. When it comes to trainings, always be open minded towards things. try to put yourself into our shoes, as to the reason why you all get punished. Yes, some people may be harsh towards the whole lot of you, but what's the intention of the person? (Not specifying Marcus alone but to others too...) Some may be harsh, some may be angelic, but our intentions towards you guys are the same, that i can promise.. If you all feel any unjust, like what i said before, can refer to me de... (Me not there for display de hor... ) Lol... (finally a 'lol' word after so long an entry.... =X)
In any case, you all promised me some things, and extra trainings, and since you all know what i want can le, but must also be able to do it. So just hope for thebest, and work for it.
A little quote for you guys and those reading.. "Do not let a small obstacle hinder you for it's not the greatest challenge. The greatest challenge is however yourself as you set yourself to do what you want to do and overcome the extremes.."
Till next time peeps... =P ;D
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