Back In Singapore

Had a really enjoyable 7 days in Perth, it was so blissfully relaxing. Never felt so at ease in the six months I was in Singapore. Would like to thank all the Perth peeps who spent time to catch up with me and come for my convo even though you guys were busy. Really happy.

Re-lived so many freaking memories & although people have came and left, I still love Perth and it will always have a special place in my heart. The next time I visit, I fear it will not be so soon, at least one year.

My brotherhood jack/ben/terry/benson..........hope we can one day catch up together, all of us, and relive some of our hilarious memories.

To the rest of the ppl in Perth, take care and God bless.

Chris

MORE ARMY TERMS

Lam Pah Pah Lan - LPPL simply means bo pian or "can't do shit about it". It is used typically when something goes wrong or when some troublesome duty befalls a soldier, which is beyond his control. (e.g "Sian man, june got exercise again, got to sleep in the jungle and face mosquitoes, wat to do? LPPL lah"). Also try "bo pian lan lan","lan lan" or "suck thumb"

Mai zou mai zou, ai zou, zuo swee swee - Roughly means that if you don't wanna do it, then don't do it, but if you wanna do it, do it good.

Lan Jiao Bin - Used to describe someone whose face is irritating to all. Literally it means "Dick-face"

Xiam arrow - If a soldier succesfully avoids a duty/responsibility/task, it means he managed to xiam the arrow

Ninja van - A van selling delicious snacks and tidbits, which miraculously appears in jungle training areas.

Poke Backside - Ambush an enemy from behind.

White horse - This means the soldier is the son of a big shot. (minister/high ranking officer/ Judge)

Ka-pong - This is a term for the LAW tube (light anti-tank weapon). Ka-pong came about because everytime a soldier carrying the LAW goes to ground quickly. The LAW will hit his helmet and make a 'ka pong' sound.

Cum-lan-do - A nickname for commandoes, invented by guardsmen

Half-fuck commando - A nickname for guardsmen, invented by commandoes to denote their lower status in the SAF hierachy.