I check already la...

Preparation for ATEC sucks. For one, we had to contend with the insanely bulky MATAS system that doesn't even remotely simulate battle conditions. What is even worse are the number of weekends burnt, which made book-outs all the more valuable.

So it was to our consternation one particular friday when we found out that we were missing one MATAS set and since the set itself is a restricted item, we were made to search high and low for it. What followed was a scene of pandemonium as all the bunks were activated to find this valuable piece of equipment, since only it was what stood between us and freedom.

Amidst the busyness of flipping our beds and cupboards and field equipment inside out, one man laid out, oblivious to it all...on his bed no less. That glowing example of a cool cat, even in the face of anxiety, was Benson.

Benson - the one soldier you can count on to remain calm and composed even in difficult times - knew that this was another one of 'those' moments where all you need to solve the problem, was a clear head...and a little nap.

"Oi, you check already anot?", Sai Kei asked.

"Aiya, confirm not with me la, no need check again, I check already la. I'm so cool...and by the way, all your girlfriends are ugly! ( That was basically Benson's view of all girlfriends at that time)", Benson replied.

And so it was, that we had already ran 3 hours past our supposed book-out timing and everyone was getting a little worn out and dejected when suddenly...

"Walao! I found it! Under Benson's bed!", someone yelled.

Benson woke up with a jolt. "What the...haha, paisei."

Needless to say, he was promptly given 3 extras and ridiculed for eternity. Just a reminder guys: anytime you look back on your life and wished you had an extra 3 hours to do something...be it study, having more time with a loved one or just wanting more time for yourself...remember, those are 3 hours you ain't gonna get back. =)

PS: I must reiterate that the purpose of this blog is not to stir shit or cause any internal strife, and any collateral damage caused or hurt you might feel...is because you're "xiao qi". Heh..