Hi everyone,
I will not be around for training this Friday because I will be away in Langkawi to take part in the Ironman triathlon.
The Ironman triathlon is a 3.8k swim, 180k bike, 42.2k run event that I have been fascinated with ever since I was a kid. It is probably the toughest single day sporting event in the world.
Do visit my blog at http://www.iron-law.blogspot.com/ , which talks about my training and other experiences. I hope that this blog will motivate all of you to live a healthy and active life, and to never let go of your dreams.
Take care,
CO
Monday, February 22, 2010
Sunday, February 21, 2010
NCC Training On 26/2/10
All cadets/specs, please take note that there would be training on the coming Friday, despite the common tests. There is also gonna be a meeting for the Part Cs, somewhere around next week, to confirm the dates of a few extra trainings that you guys would be having.
Cheers!
SSG Thinesh John,
Unit Sergeant Major,
Bendemeer NCC
Cheers!
SSG Thinesh John,
Unit Sergeant Major,
Bendemeer NCC
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Combine UG POP 2009
Finally i found the video for our POP. there is a mix up for the part where the IC's collect the cert a march pass btw.
CREDITS TO LCP LianWee=) cute ending~
C/OFFR Muhd Ashraf
CREDITS TO LCP LianWee=) cute ending~
C/OFFR Muhd Ashraf
Monday, February 15, 2010
Legend Of The Sickers
As requested by CO, here is the video I've made for my batch of Specialists in the year of '08-'09. Shoutout to all these awesome people: Goodluck in your future career and stuff!
Cheers,
C/OFFR Ronald.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Happy Lunar New Year
Wishing All Teacher Officers, Cadet Officers, Specialists and Cadets of Bendemeer NCC A Happy Lunar New YEAR! Remember to exercise regularly to stay healthy and keep fit!
Here are Some videos that was really entertaining!(NCC related)
C/OFFR Ashraf
Here are Some videos that was really entertaining!(NCC related)
C/OFFR Ashraf
Monday, February 8, 2010
Warning
To : Passerby
We got your IP address. You will find out that u will not be able to chat in out tag box anymore. Cheers!
I have yet to settle with the specs whether to track u down or not. We have already baned you fyi.
C/OFFR Ashraf
We got your IP address. You will find out that u will not be able to chat in out tag box anymore. Cheers!
I have yet to settle with the specs whether to track u down or not. We have already baned you fyi.
C/OFFR Ashraf
Thursday, February 4, 2010
India Republic Day Celebrations 2010
IRD is probably the most prestigious course to go to in my opinion. Not wallaby, not thunder warrior or Crusendo. We had lots of fun during my 13-day stay in India. As most of you would know, India is in fact one of the poorest countries in the world but their culture, food, and historical venues will definitely take you to a whole new level! On the first day, we didn't do much but only went for shopping. We also visited one of the museums which they had in the place that we stayed. India is totally different from Singapore. In the morning, temperatures can drop to almost 8 degrees. And in the afternoon, it goes all the way up to 32 to 35 degrees. So it did took me quite a while to get use to the climate there. Sometimes there would be fogs and visibility can only be up to 30-50 metres!
On the second day in New Delhi, we went to the capital's museum and got a tour around it. It was interesting to see the 17-18th century artefacts that were placed there. Some of them could make you a millionaire! It was that valuable. We also got to see a horse show performed by the Indian Cadets. They were excellent and they had great skill in handling the horses. The horse show lasted about 20-30 minutes.
Oh yeah. Singapore wasn't the only country there. You see, we were part of the YEP (Youth Exchange Programme). So there were other countries as well such as Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Maldives, Vietnam, Russia and Nepal. We mingled around with them except the russians (because they didn't know how to speak English). I was really looking forward to the fourth day, as we were going to Agra. Obviously, there is a famous national monument and is one of the 7-wonders-of-the-world. The Taj Mahal. It was really beautiful and I was in awe of it. I was really thankful to finally get to see the Taj Mahal. We also went in to see the tomb of Shah Jahan and his wife. We were not allowed to take any photos inside but I secretly took some, without anyone knowing.
After Agra, we went to Jaipur. Jaipur was the place I hated most as I suffered Diahorrea. It was serious and I had to take some pills to ease off. When we came back to New Delhi, we had to rehearse for the March Past in the PM Rally. We did this for two days, and also did some shopping. The next night was the night where we had dinner with the DG Of the Indian NCC, and the food there was truly scrumptious. That was also the night where I shook hands with the Defence Minister and the Commandant of NCC, LTC Adrian Koh. It was truly a great honor. Moreover, he was very kind and spoke to us pleasantly. On one of the days, we also had a cultural performance in front of all the YEP Cadets, Officers, and the Indian NCC cadets. We were dressed in our ethnic costumes (I wore a baju) and we did a performance on Di Tanjong Katong and Di Mana Dia. The best part was when we were doing the performance on Di mana Dia. When it came to the Chan Mali Chan, Hoi Hoi part, all the Indian NCC cadets and even some of the officers were echoing Hoi Hoi after us. I could swear that Commandant was laughing his guts out. And please don't ask me how they knew the Hoi Hoi part. I too am still trying to figure that out.
On Wednesday of the second week in India, we went to the IRD. Security was very tight as there were suspicions of terrorist attacks. And just for your info, 6 prisoners had escaped from prison just before the parade.The parade was great and we got to see over 30-40 contingents marching past us. They also displayed some of their weapons which were truly huge and remarkable! The whole parade lasted for about 2.5 hours.
We, the YEP cadets, also visited the president's house to have tea. It was a great experience to get to see the place that she lived in. Yes, the president of India is a lady. After that we took part in a march past in the PM's Rally, and we got to see the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, upclose. We had to tilt our heads while marching, and he saluted us in response. Later afterwords, we went to the the place that he lived at and had tea there as well. On the last night, it was sad, as some of us had difficulties in leaving our new found friends behind. We exchanged phone numbers, E-Mail addresses and promised to stay in touch.
So that pretty much raps up the whole trip. There's plenty more, but I'm afraid that I just can't remember the exact details. ALL the cadets that were there were really kind and gentle. They really liked us a lot. Especially the Indian cadets. We had lots of chances to talk to them and they were extremely friendly. The next cadet from bendemeer who goes for this trip, is gonna have a great time. I hope to go there once again.
Here are some pics of the trip:
Yours truly,
YEP Cadet SSG Thinesh John,
Unit Sergeant Major,
Bendemeer NCC.
On the second day in New Delhi, we went to the capital's museum and got a tour around it. It was interesting to see the 17-18th century artefacts that were placed there. Some of them could make you a millionaire! It was that valuable. We also got to see a horse show performed by the Indian Cadets. They were excellent and they had great skill in handling the horses. The horse show lasted about 20-30 minutes.
Oh yeah. Singapore wasn't the only country there. You see, we were part of the YEP (Youth Exchange Programme). So there were other countries as well such as Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Maldives, Vietnam, Russia and Nepal. We mingled around with them except the russians (because they didn't know how to speak English). I was really looking forward to the fourth day, as we were going to Agra. Obviously, there is a famous national monument and is one of the 7-wonders-of-the-world. The Taj Mahal. It was really beautiful and I was in awe of it. I was really thankful to finally get to see the Taj Mahal. We also went in to see the tomb of Shah Jahan and his wife. We were not allowed to take any photos inside but I secretly took some, without anyone knowing.
After Agra, we went to Jaipur. Jaipur was the place I hated most as I suffered Diahorrea. It was serious and I had to take some pills to ease off. When we came back to New Delhi, we had to rehearse for the March Past in the PM Rally. We did this for two days, and also did some shopping. The next night was the night where we had dinner with the DG Of the Indian NCC, and the food there was truly scrumptious. That was also the night where I shook hands with the Defence Minister and the Commandant of NCC, LTC Adrian Koh. It was truly a great honor. Moreover, he was very kind and spoke to us pleasantly. On one of the days, we also had a cultural performance in front of all the YEP Cadets, Officers, and the Indian NCC cadets. We were dressed in our ethnic costumes (I wore a baju) and we did a performance on Di Tanjong Katong and Di Mana Dia. The best part was when we were doing the performance on Di mana Dia. When it came to the Chan Mali Chan, Hoi Hoi part, all the Indian NCC cadets and even some of the officers were echoing Hoi Hoi after us. I could swear that Commandant was laughing his guts out. And please don't ask me how they knew the Hoi Hoi part. I too am still trying to figure that out.
On Wednesday of the second week in India, we went to the IRD. Security was very tight as there were suspicions of terrorist attacks. And just for your info, 6 prisoners had escaped from prison just before the parade.The parade was great and we got to see over 30-40 contingents marching past us. They also displayed some of their weapons which were truly huge and remarkable! The whole parade lasted for about 2.5 hours.
We, the YEP cadets, also visited the president's house to have tea. It was a great experience to get to see the place that she lived in. Yes, the president of India is a lady. After that we took part in a march past in the PM's Rally, and we got to see the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, upclose. We had to tilt our heads while marching, and he saluted us in response. Later afterwords, we went to the the place that he lived at and had tea there as well. On the last night, it was sad, as some of us had difficulties in leaving our new found friends behind. We exchanged phone numbers, E-Mail addresses and promised to stay in touch.
So that pretty much raps up the whole trip. There's plenty more, but I'm afraid that I just can't remember the exact details. ALL the cadets that were there were really kind and gentle. They really liked us a lot. Especially the Indian cadets. We had lots of chances to talk to them and they were extremely friendly. The next cadet from bendemeer who goes for this trip, is gonna have a great time. I hope to go there once again.
Here are some pics of the trip:
Yours truly,
YEP Cadet SSG Thinesh John,
Unit Sergeant Major,
Bendemeer NCC.
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