today decided to stay at home to rest. Yesterday went out with Jon they all to ECP for cable ski but cos of my inability to swim in the water, cannot play. Thus decided to pick up swimming lesson even though i'm like a bit too old for that. After that, went on to Parkway Parade to have our lunch and shop around in the area, bought an DVD and cd by Eagles.

After that,we went to this place thats near Tanglin, around Dempsey Road for Ben and Jerry Ice Cream. The place is really very secluded, away from the general crowd. Nice place, good environment but the things there may be too expensive for many of us at the moment. Will be good for chilling out at there with a batch of friends, best you travelled there with car cos its quite inaccesible. After that, we went back to woodlands as Beng needs to go for work at Botak Jones. Send him to work liao then we head down to CWP for Movie: National Teasure 2. This is my second time watching liao, so no much of a difference for me, as usual the action n all the puzzle is well designed. Head to Botak Jones for Dinner, the portion is really huge, can't finish it sia... think can go again cos the food is really not bad and the price is quite affordable. Went back home after that And that marks the end of a day....

Now I've roughly set out my new year resolution for 2008:

- Learn to Swim
- To pick up piano lesson.
- Get into a Uni
Caleb at 1:23 PM

Hi everyone been back to singapore for quite a few days ler.... quite busy for the past few days because of the Christmas season. Spending most of the time, going out with my buddies, eating, shopping, watch movies.... had our christmas celebration at 589A yesterday. Quite enjoyed the fellowship with the rest. Went off half way after worship to go to Cindy's 21sty birthdya party at the sky garden at jeluntong CC. Saw a lot of friends who I've not been in contact for the past few years. Am glad that they all doing well in their various work. Its really very difficult for me to strike a conversation with them as many of you may know, I'm not a person that will strike conversation with ladies first, especially with friends that I've not seen for quite some time. It went well, saw Cindy, pass her the present (Hope she likes it) then stayed a while for buffet plus cake cutting.

After that went back to 589A to meet up with the rest. Had a good chat with Nick. He told us that God has really been good to us, putting us in leadership roles in various ministry in our church. He believes that we are capable to take up the roles in the ministry that God wants us to go. Its time to let us go, and to focus on platoon 17 to nurture them into leaders. At that moment, I suddenly felt very heavy at heart. What he say is true....We've all reach 21 years old ler... have been in the church for the past 6-7 years... taking up various roles in youth, mission, music ministry. We've been in the lime light for so long, its time to move on and let God put us into the ministry that He intends for us to go to. Nick told us that the youths even Shermaine they all are also looking upon us as examples... that means we have to set a good example so that the rest may not be led astray. Frankly speaking, I really dun want to move one, cos I felt that I'm not really to take up the responsibility that is waitng ahead of me. I'm afraid cos What I do may affect the rest..... I just want to commit everything into God's hand. Also, I wanna thank God for bring Nick into my life to be my mentor, sharing and guiding me through out my life in BB and even now at church.

I prayed that I may be able to be humble and submit myself entirely into God's hand and let
Him take control of my life.....
Caleb at 12:03 AM

Today is a loner day for me. All of my camp mates booked out on their own. Thus, decided to do some shopping before I go back to Singapore tomorrow. Hop on the public bus at the bust stop outside the camp. Head to Delima to buy some chocolates... at first, have some difficulties in locating the shop. after some walking around the area, finally found the shop. Stayed in the shop for about 30 minutes, saw some very nicelly wrapped chocolate. Think you peeps will like it. After that, head down to bandar to continue the shopping. Initially, wanted to take the public transport, then a van stop by and ask whether want to hope on, $1 only. This is the 'private' transport in Brunei. As I didn't want to wait for the bus, so just hop on. Its quite fast actually, but after hop on a bit regret cos its not really safe, as you dunno where the driver will bring you to. Thank God reach the destination safely.

Reach there, didn't shop for anything but just do some window shopping. Saw the Pc game: Max Payne 2 on the shelf for sale. A bit tempted to buy it but in the end didn't (thank God sia). After that, went to Kiulap via the water taxi. Went to watch the movie: National Treasure at Seri-Qlap Mall which premieres today. Not bad I would say, but kind of simple with no twist of the story. Will give it 3 out of 5 star. After that, went to Bakerlyn to buy some bread. I must say their bread is really delicious. Now I'm at a Internet cafe, using internet. Will be flying off tomorrow or in 23 hours time .....hahah..... Can't wait to see you Guys !!!! Will update more when i return ba:) God Bless!
Caleb at 6:48 PM

Today has been a tiring and frustrating day for me... Took part in the IPPt this morning. Result was encouraging but yet disappointing. As usual, manage to secure all the static stations with 5 points each except for the SBJ. This time, its even worse.. didn't manage to get 225cm (silver std) , only manage to get 221. Super sad sia..... However, after that went on for the running. Manage to hit my best timing: 9:56!! its a huge improvement from my last timing which is 10:48. At least its a show of sign that I'm closer to the Gold std. Thank God for all the strength and endurance through out the run and all the statics stations. After that, went back bunk for quick wash up before going to work.

Work today is really tiring. Especially when people who has nothing to do, slacking and happily chit chatting in front of me. I really hates it man... and also, people keep pushing me to complete my task even though i told them i will be able to complete it on time. Really pisses me off... plus today did quite a lot of fatigue work, really shack me out. Thank God, all my tasks are completed, now left with the vehicles to work on before I fly back for 2 weeks break. Hopefully. will be able to fix back my vehicle before I go back, if not will get another scolding from 'someone' when I return.

Feel rather high in morale cos gonna go back soon in about 3 days time. Really misses Singapore, all my friends, family, and not to forget my church mates :) Will see you all in SG soon :) God Bless!
Caleb at 7:35 PM

decided to take a day off to rest in bunk. Yesterday just went through another day of Guard Duty. Now surfing net in bunk.. dun realy know what to write here.... will be going back Singapore in about a weeks time.. now got mix feelings, cos its like 6 months since i last went back. Didn't really know what to expect... the past 6 months here has been rather smooth sailing for me, its just that as the days draw nearer, emotions began to flow thru, I'm really happy that I manage to pull through for the past 1 year here... dun really know what to do when I go back Singapore..... meet up with friends? makan? go shopping? or just stayed at home and enjoy the quietness and the short term freedom that I've gotten. Now I just left with 4 more months before I finally End my tour here and go back to my beloved home. dun really know what I'm writing, think my brain not functioning well due to lack of sleep... will stop here before I start to talk rubbish.....
Caleb at 1:49 PM

Hi Everyone, hasn't been updating for the past two weeks. Life is, as usual, simple here, nothing big happens. Came back from outfield, after that for the past few days, washing and cleaning the vehicle. I can say that time passes very fast for the outfield. Manage to complete all the runs, nothing much of a problem even though we have a new comer who is replacing Lim Hong. Then last saturday, Lim Hong EOT and flew back to SG ler... Didn't manage to send him off cos need to go church for service. Now left me the most lao jiao among the platoon mates, soon I will be going off and then will ORD and begin a new phase of my life. Didnt really wanna think about it, but well, have to really plan now if not ORD dunno what to do sia... haiz....

Anyway, I've got good news to share with you all: My flights to SG have been confirmed!! Yeah!!! :) Got the news from my chief clerk that the stand in dates has been confirmed. He will be coming on the 20th dec and leaving on 4th Jan. That means I will be able to fly back on 21st Dec and return on 3rd Jan. Once I gotten the news, I immediately go check on the website to see if there is any cheaper flights on that day and Guess what?! there is !!!! I check on the date and realise that the price for the ticket as dropped from 513 to 363! Praise the Lord ! Manage to save $100 plus on my tickets. Can use the money to buy X'mas gifts for everyone :) even though I've no idea what to buy. Saw a few nice stuff here in their shopping mall, think will drop by again on Saturday to see what I can buy. Alright below are my flight details:

Friday, 21 December 07
Bandar Seri Begawan , BN (BWN) - Singapore , SG (SIN) BI421
18:00 - 20:00

Thursday, 03 January 08
Singapore, SG (SIN) - Bandar Seri Begawan , BN (BWN) BI422
20:55 - 22:55

Will be seeing you all soon :) Till then, do take care of yourself :) God Bless!
Caleb at 7:40 PM