Alfin in Army!

Alfin Boy serving National Service!

He made his black rimmed glasses specially for NS @.@

Mummy, Daddy, Aunt and I sent my Lil' Brother Alfin Boy to Pulau Tekong last Monday, 26 April 2010. It was the day Alfin traded off his Pink IC to a Green one, and also the last time in the next two years he will see his Pink IC.

Mummy drove the family to Pasir Ris MRT, where the Army scheduled free shuttle buses for new enlistees and family members. In the past, only 2 family members per enlistee are allowed to accompany them to Pulau Tekong. Now, they can bring up to 5 family members. Good rite.

I took leave to accompany Alfin. Anything for him.

We didn't have to wait long at Pasir Ris MRT, cuz a shuttle bus came every 10-15mins. It will take us from Pasir Ris MRT to the Ferry Terminal. Alfin sat behind me on the bus. He looked nervous!

I told him I'm taking a photo of him so he gave me a more relaxed smile. Haha, that poor thing.

We reached the Ferry Terminal and waited for the ferry to come pick us all up to Pulau Tekong.

Look at that young man/enlistee at the far right corner. He is looking straight into my camera. *shivers*

We queued for the ferry ride. My heart was heavy. I'm going to miss him so much. My poor lil' brother...

I guess the ferry ride is the iconic thing that every young boy experienced in their lifetime. Only 15mins but the ride from mainland to Tekong seems forever.

Yes, that almost-bald-head belongs to my Dad. His cancer medication is causing him to lose some hair. I heard him whining to my Mum ytd over lunch of his thinning hairline. Men can be vain too.

And finally, we reached Pulau Tekong!

See, Alfin is walking so quickly. He can't wait to see his new home for the next 3 months.

When we reached the main area, the enlistees had to be separated from the family members. Family members were all taken for a tour around the camp.

We visited Alfin's bunk. Neat, but alot of lizard's poo on the window edge. Gross.

They even had a short presentation for us to tell us what will be inside their army haversack.

After which they brought us to the main auditorium to witness the enlistees taking their oath.

I teared again, cuz I know that was the start of the long 2 years and that's the start of army brain-washing the minds of the young boys.

We reconciled with Alfin after the oath-taking and we had lunch tgt with him in their canteen. Food was catered, and we all had huge fried drumstick chicken rice.

I'm going to miss my Lil' Alfin Boy.

I teared again while saying good-bye, and i kept turning back to look at him, in case he missed me already and wanted to see us for a last time.

But it never happened. He joined a group of young boys immediately aft that and didn't even bother to wave at us. -_-

Oh well, its going to be tough, but hope he will also have fond memories of life in Pulau Tekong too! All the best Alfin Boy! We're all so proud of you! Jiayou!

I tout that blackie was a piece of junk, then on closer look its actually our flag! Oppz~