Monday, September 23, 2013

Hey! I'm back for a new post ~ Anyway, I just wanna say something. I MISS REDCROSS ✚ I miss the trainings - Footdrill, Outdoor Activities, Evacuation, Red Cross Knowledge and First Aid. I miss those times where we stood under the blazing hot sun, brushing up our drills and perspiring like hell, and we would complain to each other how tired we were, drinking water like our lives depended on it. I miss the Combined UG Camp in 2011, where all the UGs come together and attended a camp. I had so much fun making new friends, bonding with them and learning more about their CCA. I also miss parade rehearsals, where we would redo the march in and march out continuously until Sir was satisfied. Yes, we complained. Yes, we pon training, but in the end, we still marched proudly during the actual day of the parade. I will miss the seniors scolding us during Sec 1-3, ensuring our discipline was up to standard. I remember collapsing on my bed once I reach home from school every Friday after CCA. With muscle aches, cramps and headaches. But I think it was all worth it. I miss attending school camps as a First Aider. Sec 1 Orientation, Student Leaders' Camp, Scouts Camp, etc. I enjoy treating the casualties' injuries, though for us, no business is good business. I really learnt a lot by experience. I remember participating in NDP'2011 too! I passed the auditions but was kicked out halfway cause I deproved so much that the Sirs and Ma'ams couldn't take it anymore HAHAHAHA but it was a good experience though! Reporting at 7am and dismissed at 5pm. Tiring, but enjoyable! I will also not forget going to the HQ for Accredidation, jumping for joy when I learnt that I passed and got the badge. But one thing I will miss the most is my batchmates, the Chickenians. When I first came in to Red Cross, I never thought that this group of awesome people would mean so much to me 3 years down the road. We had endless quarrels, arguments and disagreements but the bond between us stands strong. They were the ones who didn't judge me, was always there for me and definitely the ones who made my journey in Red Cross memorable. Thank you, every single one of you. I'll never forget you all, 12 pokkehs ❤ The most memorable day in Red Cross was Speech Day'2013. We were in school at 9am, all hyped up and ready for the parade in the evening but it rained heavily so the parade could not be formed up. We were all devastated and cried in the holding room. NCC sang 'Rain Rain Go Away' but it still didn't help. Everyone was crying, hugging and comforting each other. It was a very heartwarming moment for me. I remember the other UGs looking in to our room, giving us the oh-my-god-why-are-they-crying kind of face hahahaha. In the end, we all calmed down, did a cheer and exited the holding room in all smiles. Then, we formed up for the Wet Weather Programme. I was sad because my batchmates could not march their last parade but I was also thinking if the rain was a good thing too. Without the rain, we wouldn't have bonded so strongly as a unit. Red Cross, thank you for giving me endless of unforgettable memories. Graduating from Red Cross as a Staff Sergeant, I will always look back on my journey and smile, thinking of all the fun times spent with my batch and unit.