Slept through the whole morning and the best part of the afternoon as I sought to recuperate from a taxing week. Over the past few days I'd spent most nights working overtime.. At least someone was kind enough to grant me one day off to add to my collection.

I guess it must be some sort of record, that I actually completed the unit report over two nights (could have been quicker if some people had sent the required data earlier). Then again, there were also lots of loopholes and inaccuracies that had to be paper over. Hopefully this month's report can be done more efficiently.

The week in retrospect -

On Encrytion-gate
We got the SMC guy down to help us with our problem - and it turned out that there was no problem at all -.- It's most probably a cock-up in the system that did not yet recognize the new card-holder as legitimate.

On Meetings
The importance of a Chairman who has the power to enforce decisions and lay down the gauntlet to all is paramount in such a setting. The lack of a proper authority means that such meetings will degenerate into a 'coffee-shop' discussion of everything under the sun. It will encompass all possible topics, go off-point once in a while before someone steers it back.

Also the pitched battles that are on display every other week's nothing short of eye-opening - a microcosm of what the real working world's like.. At least I will not be surprised if such trench warfare is repeated at my workplace in the future. Alas, the result of too much inflated egos jostling for breathing space.

Just don't let it pop - It sure won't be a pretty sight. And I will not be the one to clean up the mess afterwards.

CHANGE-OF-GUARD CEREMONY @ THE ISTANA, NOVEMBER 2010
7 November 2010


The marching SPDS contingent


PLT 3 with their new PC - A refreshing presence in meetings due to a) his rank, and b) he's a regular


Marching under the glare of so many spectators in front of Orchard Central. The Traffic guy's rather cool with shades on.. Imposing.


New Guards..


And the old guards.. Executing a hormat


Maurice performing solo.. 'Look, no hands!'


The coolest thing about being in SPDS.. Is that you get to spin rifles (and indeed anything that is thin and reasonably long) and wow friends and strangers alike. Its does not warrant a skill badge for nothing..

UPCOMING

Will be enjoying a two-day work week next week as I am clearing leave for the two days before Hari Raya Haji.

And PES 2011's insanely addictive. Oh the joy of being able to stay out.. Well, at least until January. Currently I think I will not be able to clear my second window without some form of conditioning.. Anyone keen for gym? ((: Preferably without having to pay a cent :D *hints*

LASTLY,
Just want to wish all those having exams (a.k.a. the dreaded 'A's) ALL THE BEST for the upcoming papers (: It's been a week.. And am I glad not to be sitting for this year's edition after all the horror stories I'd read on Facebook..

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