Simplicity.

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Today is really a day with mixed feelings.
After being in NPCC for the past 4 years, i'm now finally out of this business. I still remember... when I was sec 1, I actually joined this CCA out of impulse. I actually regretted in my sec 1 and 2 life as a NPCC cadet. I had to go through arduous trainings and get tonnes of scoldings from my NCOs and CIs. While many of our squad mates are bonded, i'm actually very 'out' in the squad. I do not have much friends, and that worsen my life in NPCC.

My sec 1 and 2 life were definitely not smooth-sailing. We had to undergo drills, camp craft (I hate this...) and scoldings. In fact, I sucks, totally. My drills were slacky, my camp craft was... i cant even tie a simple knot. And that's also the reason why I gotten my promotions pretty late and not the few outstanding ones. Basically by sec 2, I had totally lost faith in NPCC. I skip trainings every now and then, failed to attend some courses, and I skip camps such as camp LEO and ATC. I'm even prepared to, dump this bloody CCA.

But I regained my interest in this CCA when I was in sec 3. That was when I started making friends with my squad mates, and that was when I got so hyped up and upbeat about this CCA. The main motivation (i'll be truthful), is that I get to be a NCO, someone who people will regard me as a leader, as a officer. And another motivation is that, I realised that I want to get a distinction in CCA, since it'll serve some purpose in deducting some points off my O level score. However, throughout the 10 weeks having intensive NCO course, I did not have such thoughts anymore. I started to like this CCA sinerely, and it had totally disciplined me, as well as making me into a more responsible cadet, since I know that after the end of the NCO course, I'll officially be a NCO, and I have to be a role model to my junior.

My sec 3 life, is also the only year whereby I did not skip any trainings or courses (except NCO camp, cos I had valid reasons). I attended training weekly, and I actually LOOK forward to all trainings. I went for my survival camp, PK and HFS course and was even in the shooting team, even though I did not took part in the competition. At the end of the year, we had a camp LEO (annual camp) and it's actually my first time attending, since I skipped my sec 1 and 2 annual camp. And worse, I had to prepare for campfire!~ It was an once in a life time experience, soaking firewood and preparing for the campfire. Tiring, but yet, meaningful when I see the structure that I had helped to set up lighted up in flames. I'm also required to feed the fire during the campfire, while the others were enjoying the performance. But yeah, it's again, something I had never tried before.

During November, I had actually went to Hong Kong with NPCC. It was the first time I go oversea without my parents, and it's definitely awesome. It's not only the fact i get to visit places in which I did not went before, but it's also that throughout the few days' trip, I had really strengthen the friendship with many people, especially serene, huihui, kelvin, rebecca, ming yang, jocelyn and many many more. It's a trip that makes me realised the importance of friendship, and that was what makes me more etched to NPCC. Besides that, when we come back, we had fancy drills trainings for the CCA open house. Although having disputes, I still enjoyed the times we had together, planning and creating moves and practising as a squad. I must say, our performance was indeed cool! (:

This year, my last few months in NPCC, I definitely grabbed hold of any chance to do something for this unit, since I've been pretty much a parasite throughout the first 2 years. I took care of the sec 2 as a sec 2 NCO, and its the only time whereby I got really furious with them for not performing up to standard. But hey! This shows that I actually CARE for them, if not, the me in the past would not have even bother to scold and scream at them. Another significant turning point of my life would be attending the NPCC annual parade (NPAP). The 3 months of tough training as a Gold Unit Flag Party in HTA was exhausting and energy-draining. However, it's definitely a major parade. Although it's tough, I looked forward to every friday's training at the HTA. Being the gold unit, we actually get to wear our No.1 uniform. Its, fascinating! On the actual parade, no words could actually describe the pride I felt when I marched out with my school's flag. It's an absolute stunning experience.

Now, I had passed out. The unit is in the sec 3's hand. But oh well, I wished they all can handle the unit well, and bring another gold to HKSS'NPCC.
I'd like to say a big THANK YOU to...
(1) Teacher officers. Thanks for holding up the unit, and organizing the unit well.

(2) Cadet Inspectors. The CIs had scolded us, had reprimanded us and had even bring down my morale. But still, I know its all for our own good and I definitely appreciate the times we spent together

(3)The SIs (Nicholas and Kristabel) Thanks for being such a wonderful SI. You 2 are truly someone who had brough HKSS NPCC to a greater height. You two are the most competent SIs ever!

(4)Friends in NPCC, including Nicholas, Kristabel, Hui hui, Serene, Kelvin and the rest of sec 4 squad mates. You people are the one that kept me going on in NPCC. Thank you people! <33 lovesloves

(5) The sec 3s. You guys had gone through our trainings, and now you all had all grown up (hehe, i sounded old). You all had officially took over the unit, and I wished you all the best in running the unit. Dont let it fall alright? Sustain our gold. You all can do it, if you all wants to do it.

(6) To all juniors in sec 1 and 2. Keep going! Even if you faced adversity in NPCC, do not ever give up! And thanks for being such wonderful cadets, I enjoyed my time with you all!

You guys makes my life as a NPCC cadet very, very meaningful. The only regret I have, is unable to get the NPCC SPF badge, but oh well, i have no one to blame except myself, so i'm actually very contended to be a Staff Sergeant, and I'll definitely missed the times and days I've spent in NPCC...
Indeed, a day with mixed feelings... From someone whom regretted joining NPCC, to someone who is actually... etched and adored NPCC. It's really awesome.

Lastly, I got to say, NPCC RAWKS MY LIFE!

Photos taken from cheryl mdm's camera! (there are tonnes of photos, so im gonna just post around 16 photos.)