Just taking some time to reminisce.

Was checking out my Friendster site. I've always wanted to delete my account there coz well, I don't really care much about it. I only signed up coz apparently it was cool to do so back then (in 03).

I like some of the testimonials I get from people in there. They were all from the 03 period, that means the period right after my NS and hence most of them are from my army mates.

And they're honest too, unlike the 'I write something good about you and then you write something good about me' testimonials a lotta other folk get. That is so fake and immature. I know, coz some of these people who wrote in, I don't write back. Or vice versa.

Here are some of the testimonials I got (before I proceed to delete my account):

From Herman, my secondary schoolmate and soccer team goalkeeper:

this guy here is my sec sch & soccer team mate... we were really crazy over soccer those days & actually formed up our own soccer team!

cool huh??? well lubis here is one hell of a friend! u can always count on him to be there whenever the need arises... great chap he is...

oh ya! did i mention he's real gd at soccer? mannn... you guys should see him in action on the pitch & you'll know what i'm talkin' about! damn good this guy! together wif the crazy bunch, we were quite a team to be reckoned with!


From Mike, one of the men from my platoon:

Still remember during our ATEC (army evaluation test), he was forced to carry the machine gun (13kg), his own rifle (3kg) and one feed box of rounds (10kg) when both his men were down.

can u imagine the load he was carrying??


From Orson, my Platoon Commander:

my commited mg commander, good friend and a great man. Its been really a privillege to work beside u and I have learnt a great deal.

Though it has not been smooth sailing, i should say that u should be proud that u have actually managed one of the more challenging tasks presented to a sergeant in 1 Guards!

not many is able to take over your role ok.. : )


From Kenny, my Platoon Sergeant:

Ah... my beloved GPMG Commander aka super man... You really amaze me with your grit determination and endurance...

Still remember the times when you were the one man GPMG team (Manpacker, Gunner & Commander all in one!) and the time you went 'rambo' style with that big, heavy and mean GPMG of urs...

You really can go miles and miles even with that heavy GPMG load of yours and still think straight (er... at times ah)! Kudos to you man.

Off-field, out of the greens, you're a great pal, buddy and colleague... Always there for me to complain and grouse to... haha... Wonder how you stand my 'nagging' sometimes...


From Harkaran, fellow Sergeant and best army mate:

One of a few honest and helpful persons you can ever find. Always there to give a helping hand.

I also taught this guy to slack and live NS like an NSF.

At first during NS he was on the BALL, until everyday i told him that he is an NSF, and luckily towards the end of his army daze he changed.

I also taught this guy how to "wayang" in front of CSM. He followed my style and was never ever marked by CSM again.


From HC, my Alpha Coy's CQMS, fellow Sergeant and one-time business associate:

my first impression of this guy is the resolve and commitment he is able to muster if he wants to (waking everybody up,etc,etc)

A commited and unassuming person, he is capable of assuming success if chance permits.

Enough of capabilities and they're true anyway, I think he looks more handsome than the present photo....haha


From Arozoo, another platoon's GPMG gunner whom I prefer to hang out with over my own men:

a hardworkin dude n damn u should have been my mg commander..

anyway lubis is a fantastic friend and gals if you're looking for someone special, charming n who looks like the 'rock' your search stop here..

it waz great knowing this awesome dude..


From Patricea, my army 'prom night' date:

He's much quieter than Liana (my sister), but that's coz he listens and hears what you say. So I believe he's much more intelligent than he lets on.

He's someone who's bent on always improving himself. But he also knows when to let everything go and party.

Someone worth getting to know better.


From Liana, my sister (duh):

If I am not his sister I will date him.


From Weizhong, my Platoon medic:

Lubis is a guy of muscles and brains.

A fine guy who knows when to do what and vice versa.

He's also a rugged rugby player. So don't piss this guy off...

Great PR skills too i must say.

U R THE MAN!!!!