stepping down

Finally, i have stepped down as OIC (AIR) officially today and have handed over to Shamshul, a 48th CLT. however, sad to say, i cannot leave completely as HQ AIR need me to stay on to serve an advisory role for at least 6 months. but unlike my predesessors, i am not going to take on an official post like CLT Adviser or what. when it is time to leave, let's leave coz by staying on officially it will hamper the new OIC as HQ and him will still be rather dependent on oneself.

but this is a moment worth celebrating for me man. it was the day that i have been waiting for as Com Air has correctly pointed out. it finally happened. marking the end of my 2 years at the helm. seeing former cadets of mine becoming CLTs, cadets which i have trained in my days as a Specialist and a CLT. happy to see that they have progress so far, but sad in the sense that it means that it is time to leave the Corps that have given me 3 very memorable years.

i really enjoyed myself throughout this time, making many friends, knowing many people and learning many life skills that would prove useful in the outside world. but all good things must come to an end. by stepping down today, i believe that the old guard, which is us have unofficially ended our service.

i guess if i say that i will not miss NCC, i would be lying to myself. i will miss it as i leave as it bears to me alot of fond memories. if time permits, i will serve to the best of my abilities as my creed ask of me.

Rozario nearly killed all of us in his car today with his Initial-D driving. i must admit that he is a really good driver man. but it didn't scare the shit out of me as he had hope for :P

haha. and we have a retirement dinner at Sakura's. Rozario, Fique, Rena and myself. Members of the Old Guard. followed by a drink at Starbucks talking about old times and our plans after leaving school. it was a very memorable and meaningful talk which i throughly enjoyed myself. and guess what we did next?

RETAIL THERAPY!!! we 3 guys went shopping at ESPIRT. haha. and it was way cool man. finally i found some like-minded people. and we are planning a shopping outing in the near future.

ok, march is a packed time for me. Pre-U 3 retreat followed by Mount Ophir Expedition. Bintan and Ledang, here i come again!!!