Went back to camp early in the morning for a run... Met up with my sgt (impromptu), made me realise: sometimes it's not that fun to be running with others unless you have the mentality to train others, otherwise, find someone who's comfortable running the same pace as you.

Had a buffet dinner at YCK's SAKURA at night (using Mess funds). Argh... Another sinful event. They were joking at the amount of oysters we ate. It is as effective as viagra! WHAT?! haha... Dick, sedia-ah! Lame lah. Yea, so much fun; post-ATEC. The joy of some shit event that is already over. Outstanding.

Went to PLC for ATEC de-brief. I was surprised by the overall redcon status of the unit. I expected a grade lower. But my branch didn't do so well, although my boss and I passed the evaluation. Reflecting upon it, had I another opportunity to exercise my appointment prior to ATEC, the results would have been different. To console myself, i think it's ok since it's my FIRST time holding that appointment, and considering the pathetic amount of experience I have.

Got news from University of Texas at Austin about my successful application. It's now 2 against 2.

2 x U.S Colleges VS 2 x Local Uni

Somehow I wasn't at all happy when I saw the results, I should be otherwise... The thought of being so near yet so far sucks. Think I've been suppressing that anger that I can't go, thanks to the economic downturn. The realities of life are as such, things don't work out the way we want them to be. Although I'm really trying to feel happy that at least I can get into both the 2 local uni when some of my friends are struggling to get in, I'm not that satisfied after all.

chanced upon my Verbier Festival 2009 brochure. Didn't know I have it.... lol. Really had the thought to pop by Switzerland for the music festival, BUT the timing sucks leh. might have already been back home.

my greatest challenge now is how much about what I've learnt can I retain, good enough to exercise my appointment fully in years to come.... Somehow after the de-brief, I'm not that excited about being an S2 anymore. Inevitably I'm letting the remarks affect me... Why?

There's nothing to play in Berlin? Are you freaking serious? How about Salzburg?