.Tuesday, November 18, 2008 ' 7:35 PM Y
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Yo peeps.
This is really important kay, read on. And tell everyone about this post. MUST READ MUST READ!
Especially the boys (:
It's Sir Eric's email to us.
"Dearest s3s and fellow RVNP cadets,
It has always been my pride and passion to be from RVNP and I hope it has been, will be and forever be yours. We hope today's session would be sort of a help towards a better future. I am sure that after today's session, you will know that many people are still concerned about what happens in RVNP and will forever be. Many of your seniors, ex-ics/NCOs and even present one will always care for your no matter what. As I have always said, keep trying, keep pushing and never ever give up. Never ever do that. The idea of giving up has always been much more enticing but the fruits of success will exceed it I am very sure. To be very honest, it is common for people to want to give up. I have seen lots of people including myself wanting to give up, but hang in there longer and your success will come. Your Mam Xinyue and I can testify to that, having been past coordinators, the need to juggle academic, CCA and everything makes one really feel like giving up. Pressure are always mounting but remember no matter how cliché it may seem "Diamonds are formed under pressure". I have done ITC planning till 2am even though I have tests the next day, cos I know that it is essential for my cadets to get the best experience. Life is all about making choices and juggling things that matter the most to you. You make a choice and you suffer whatever consequences that come with that, be it sweet or sour, but we learn from then and go on from there.
I posted some questions to your to ponder, and these 2 days in your holidays maybe the best time to think it over without the stress from school and everything else. It may be good to stop and pause your life, and just think what makes your NP life, what will make your NP life and what makes me where I am today. Ask yourself questions and find answers from within. What is passion? What does it mean to have pride in what you do? Does it mean sacrificing the friendships, camaraderie, or does it really mean stand tall and feel connected to the unit, the corps where the slight mention of it makes every ounce of you feel proud to be part of it, not apart of it. What is your passion? What gives you and your squadmates the passion? What is the reason your seniors have undying love for RVNP, what is the reason your Sirs and Mams can flock down to the unit no matter what, what is your own reason for being here, forced or u love it? Find answers to all your questions and NEVER fail to ask questions cos they solve queries and they give you the answers you may need to life. I may seem bullshitting at times, talking all so philosophical things but I really love this unit and really want it to be first. Not since I joined but I gave myself time to develop the passion and everything, and I guess this is the testing period for you all. RVNP has given us a lot, it is time to sharpen your goals, what you truly want from the unit, what you want to achieve, and just go for it. "We never blame the people to fall and falter, but we blame those who fail to stand up after every fall." Falling is not the problem, it is the problem of whether you stand up from it. Stand tall always and support will come to you.
We have spoken to your ics and similarly gave them some advice which our old age in NP seek to give, and hopefully you both parties seek to resolve everything from it. Give and take, lifes gives u things and take away things from you. Learn to give before to take. Do not expect past standards from your NCOs as every batch is different. Its not nice to compare every single thing but we have already pushed them to learn faster. Do not/ Never ever/ cannot/ forever never give up. The CIs cant solve this prob, not your ex-ics or ur ex NCOs, the key to the lock lies in your hands as well as the NCOs, both need to open both sides of the door to see the better side of everything.
Below are some communication channels that we have opened up for your in case any of you have any questions or problems that feel we could offer our humble help:
(-censored- heh if you guys want it can tell me :) don't wanna put it here then random people prank :O)
Your CIs will definitely be willing to offer help for anything you have regarding NP, please kindly state who you are first and refrain from calling at inhumane hours e.g. 3 a.m. I hope to see a better RVNP when some of us come back with our botak heads next year hopefully. This maybe my last mail since NS dawns next year. If you are like me that definitely feels more comfortable typing than talking, the mail address are available too.
All the best and again NEVER give up (:
"Life is like photography, you need the negatives to develop"
Dearest S3s, are you the carrot, the egg or the coffee bean?
Warmest Regards,
Eric (:
"Kkkkk.
Oon here. I'm a bird nest -squawk-
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Okay I read our ex ncos encouragement and felicia's recent post.
Well I agree a hell lot with them.
I'm not exactly the crazy enthu squadmate you guys know already, can see right. But don't worry squadmates I'll try my best to change back to the crazy and REALLY ENTHU siao zha bor.
Sir eric and ex ncos comments are very encouraging and I'm feeling better about it already.
Jiayou squadmates, it's just a phase. WE CAAAAAAAAANNNNNN DO IT.
(so cliche, but. you know it's true.)
& we can't keep blaming our ncos for what's happening.
Cos it's hard to be an nco, freaking hard.
The fact that we're slacking purposely shows that it's our fault too k. Very much. So we have to snap out of it and make our squad thebangbangsquad again!
STOP blaming the ncos cos if we keep blaming, change will never come. We have to do something about it, just that idk what la. LOL.
Yeah and never ever give up.
I must not give up I must not give up I must not give up AHHH.
I'm sucha loser I know, for losing my passion.
I'll get it back I'll get it backkkkkk it's stuck somewhere I know :(
Jiayou for Friday's act even though I can't go (overseas :o) okay!
:D hehh.
Guys, we don't have cooties. heh.
I'm sucha crapper ._____.
Goodbye.
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