well, time for an update i guess. Back from brunei, and done with the 72km, which ill safely say ill rather do brunei again rather than walk that accursed 72km. even tho its only 23 hrs, yes thats how long we took, each kilometer was agonising after the 28km mark. i even know of people who cried the moment we reached back the camp's gate. fighting with urself the whole night with little or no sleep, telling urself to carry on despite the blisters, the abrasion and sore legs, its little wonder they say the 72km is more of a mental challenge than anything else. I can't agree more.

Discussing what i've done in brunei is strictly outta the question, so ill leave such conversations to face to face encounters. In short, i'm now officially a commando, (it feels weird just saying it) finally being able to don the red beret. And damn does it feel different. A little splash of red does wonders for the eyes no? And as much as ppl can say, "its just a red beret, i can buy it anywhere for 7 bucks." my reply to you would be to go fuck yourself. (:

There's a reason why 213 started out that journey and only 170 made it to that parade square on 26 June 2008. After stringent training and 11 months of hard training, Only a rare breed are crazy enough to do all that is required of a commando. So until the day one of you lucky few are able to count yourself among our ranks, i can safely say that you have no idea what we've been thru. so don't be jealous, but instead be proud that you know someone of the red beret fraternity, cos every single one of us will fight for our pride....Literally. ^^V

Damn. thats one egoistical post no? Rant all you want, but this is safely said the proudest acheivement I have attatined the entire year. There's nothing but pure adrenaline and pride that swells inside you to the point of rupture when you don the beret in front of your parents and friends seated at the podium. You know those moments that last forever? Those that you never forget and always look back to remind urself that you've REALLY accomplished something in your life? That day was One of em'.

For Honour & Glory!