This is the SPOT

This is it...

The SPOT...

To get my 2007 NDP fireworks...

From here... I would only be able to shoot the fireworks... Perhaps the flypast too... But nothing more... Not the actions on the bay...

But that's the price to pay to get a different perspective...

CARE

These couple of weeks, this word "CARE" keeps ringing in my ears...

CARE (Caring Actions in Response to Emergencies) Officer => a new hat I'm wearing now...

CARE Bear => A good friend says I'm like "Do-Your-Best Bear" of the Care Bears... So I did a research on the characteristics of Do-Your-Best Bear:

Do-Your-Best Bear is a Care Bear who dreams big and never gives up. Like his name says, he helps others put their best into everything they do. He's an upbeat bear who's always ready to say, "Great job!" His "aim high" attitude shows in his tummy symbol—a beautiful kite.

Caring Mission: Helps people be the best they can.
Symbol: Do-Your-Best Bear's colorful kite symbol reminds every one that the sky's the limit when you give your best.
Personality: Energetic and confident.
Character Quirk: No matter how hard he tries, he's the only Care Bear who can't fly a kite.
Color: Light green.
Best Friend: Champ Bear
Relationship Challenge: He wishes Wish Bear would wish less and try harder. Wish Bear wishes Do-Your-Best Bear would relax more.
Motto: You feel your best when you do your best!

Hmmm... this shall be my personal mascot to motivate myself to be more like him... :)

"It's Time to Let You Go"

I thought I could control myself... never expected it to be so emotional... but all thanks to Mingli's photo montage, which ended with "It's time to let you go..." The moment I repeated those words, tears began to fall...

This is the 4th batch of cadets whom I've seen through their 4 years with the unit... The feeling every time is similar... I foolishly thought that I could suppress my emotions this time round... But alas, they decided to have a more intimate gathering after the POP Parade in the AVA room...

I used to feel that shedding of tears is a sign of breaking down, a sign of weakness...

But I finally understood that it could also be a sign of being human...

To my beloved Sec 4 NCOs, THIS is dedicated to you :) Thank you for bringing me so much joy...