i tell you, i miss mainland. especially during that period of time when i was outfield in Permatang. surrounded by only vegetation and neat columns of rubber trees. i must admit, i have never seen/touch a rubber tree in my life, only till then. mud were aplenty. on my face, body, neck n' skin. i recall sleeping under the trees, in the dark with my overly moist socks and boots. my hands and feet had blisters over blisters by then. earlier through the day, my rival and i were tasked to cover the latrine holes. "(laughin') i'm in Maritime, what am i doing here?" he said "(sarcastic) i'm in Media, what am i doing here?" i echoed and soon, everyone questioned their background. it was rather silly actually, but it made us felt weird as to where we were and the current state we were in. "i'm did Chinese Studies in poly" another recruit voiced out and lets face it, the combat rations were dope. well i ate my friend's share as well. they w...