I know I should be done packing now but you can’t help procrastinating the unpleasant things in life such as homework, chores and duties as a country(wo)man.
The only thing that I’ve gotten around to do so far is bringing out the bags.
One suitcase and one duffel bag. And perhaps an assortment of smaller bags.
Filling up the forms have been amusing in a weird sort of way. Here’s why:
Yup. That’s the plan. Nothing spicy for me. 🙂 I’m just kidding. I’ll take the liquid paper later and change it to something more serious sounding but along those lines.
Weng Lum(who is going to Terengganu as his camp is there – poor guy) was asking me about the alcohol consumption part. I mean obviously when you live in the Klang Valley and you’re in your late teens, you’d have to have a bit of alcohol at one point or another. So I don’t know how to answer it as well. We’re both wondering if it’s alright to tell a lie. But since it is impossible to detect any traces of alcohol from weeks ago, I’m just going with, “Tidak”.
And I’ve actually been to a gynaecologist when I was 14 for something so embarassing but all I’m letting you know is that it involves mushrooms and it’s cleared now. Soooo…. “tidak” for that as well. By the way the last question is “Adakah Anda mengandung?” … ….. ….. Tempted to tick “ya”. So fun!
It’s quite confusing trying to pack for three months. God knows how my friends who go overseas for studies manage.(what, 3,4,5 years?)
However, I believe that whatever I bring must benefit my own well being.
Therefore, I came up with a system. I will name parts of my anatomy and list out its needs as this will allow me a clearer picture of what I need to take care of myself.
Hair
Shampoo
Conditioner
Hair brush
Comb – when hair is wet
Hair tie
Bobby pins
Chopstick – for bad hair days
Scrunchie
Pelican Clips – to pin fringe away when washing face
Hair band – ditto
Butterfly clips – to pin fringe away during activities
Hair dryer
Eyes and eyebrows
Eyedrops
Tweezer
Nail scissors – to trim eyebrows, it’s very handy
Modest looking eyeshadow – I’ll never know when I might need it!
Modest looking eyebrow pencil – I’ll never know when I might need it!
Modest looking eyeliner – I’ll never know when I might need it!
Nose
Modest looking foundation – I’ll never know when I might need it!
Mouth and lips
Toothbrush
Lipbalm
Modest looking liptint – In case we come out in the papers..
Tootpaste
Retainers
Mints – for fresh breath!
Ears
Earring sticks – to prevent ear holes from closing.
Ear digger (Yee Wat) – need to dig my ears for self satisfaction. aaaah.
Skin
Modest looking blusher – I’ll never know when I might need it!
Facial cleanser
Toner
Moisturiser
Sunblock(with glitter!!) – Very important. Not the glitter part though.
Multi purpose glitter – I’ll never know when I might need it. Performances maybe?
Body shampoo
Loofah – part of my regime, yes, don’t roll your eyes.
eau de toilette – cannot be smelly okay!
Mosquito repellant
Burn spray
Plasters
Sub topic: Clothes
T-shirts
Baby tees
Jeans
Tracks
Jacket
Modest looking nice top – I’ll never know when I might need it!
Modest looking miniskirt – I’ll never know when I might need it!
Hangers
Clips
Needle and thread
Sarong – to bathe in.
Boobs
Bra
Sports bra
Nails
Nail clipper
Buffer – If I can’t paint my nails, I should at least make it look shiny.
Vagina
Cibai wash – the term is derived from Melody who got it from her colleagues. Also known as Feminine Hygiene Wash. “We’ll do the writeup about the cibai wash,”.
Panties
Disposable panties
Sanitary Pads
Panty liners
Soap powder to wash panties
Pail – can also use for clothes
Marker to write scary curses on panties labels to scare away potential thieves.
Backside
Tissue paper
Feet
Socks
Power trainers
Flip flops
A pair of flats
Brain (Mental Stimulation/Piece of mind)
Books
Handphone
Handphone charger
Analog camera
Digital camera – will only bring after analog camera survives the first week.
Film for analog camera
Charger for digital camera
Pen
Yellow Highlighter
Liquid paper
Notepad
Stamps
Envelopes
Money
Torchlight – to blog after Lights Out.
Watch
Alarm clock
Immune system
Menstrual pills
Evening primrose oil pills
Oral rehydration salts – just in case
Panadols
Vitamin C
Strepsils
There! I think I’ve got it all. Do remind me if you think there’s anything else that I should be bringing along.
Things I want to bring but obviously can’t:
-My laptop (with wireless broadband connection provided by the camp. Har Dee Hah.). Don’t look at me like that, I am a city girl.
“You can take the girl out of the city, but you cannot take the city out of the girl,” – Carrie Bradshaw.
-All my earrings. It’s an eyecandy.
-My tv with astro (I know the camp has astro, but not everybody wants to watch TVB ok?)
-My aircon
-My waterheater (cold water in the morning might sound *doubtful pause* ..intriguing.)
-All my makeup. I feel more secure that way.
-My dog. She keeps me entertained when there is nothing to read in the toilet.
-My toiletbowl. I don’t trust public toilets.
I’m sure some of you might think, “Haiyoh, three months only. So emo for what?”
The point is, I am at a point in my life whereby post of my peers have ended their university foundation courses and are about to embark on overseas education. To be a PTS who have made good friends with alot of people who are a year older than you AND to be selected for national service is not a good thing.
By the way, a PTS(Penilaian Tahap Satu) kid means being a year younger than most of your peers as I skipped standard 4 in that government examination given to standard 3 kids. I was the first batch when it was introduced in 1996. So I consider myself more of a 19 year old than an 18 year old as my mentality has been adjusted to a 1986’s kid’s for 9 years now. Yeap. I only spent 5 years worth of education with people my own age, including my kindergarten years.
Within these three months, so many people will be leaving for UK, Australia and US.(some already left for India(Hi Nicholas!! I know you’ve been googling me again. There can’t be anybody else googling for Jolene Lai with an IP address from India) and Ukraine). It’s no fun seeing your friends go.
To leave at a time when the emo levels are not THAT high yet is perhaps a good thing.. but all the fun we’ll have together from now will be few and far in between and the past few weeks are probably the only real solid constant fun we’ll be having ever. From here on it’ll be reunions all the way ….weddings, kids’ birthdays, grandkid’s weddings, funerals..etc.
I know that there’s such a thing as holidays. But it’s not often that UK, Aussie and US holidays coincide neatly.
Alright! Now that I’ve got the packing list all cleared up, I shall start packing.
…Um. Maybe, tomorrow. Very late now.
Jayelle Jul 10, 05 Delete
jelli: nah.:) dun need those.
juztin: ahha the trick is to use the anatomy!!
mingchoi: ganbate!!
Slinky: thanks!!!… i will try to use sunblock. long sleeve right, their uniform?
synical: ahah.. it’s ok. he has his own! so maybe just the tv.
fiona: 😀 or not dun feel right ler
x__fi0na . Jul 09, 05 Delete
LOL LOL bring so many things!! XD XD
synical Jul 09, 05 Delete
yes – I’m speaking from my own experience….
hogging computer for 3 months was fun.
Slinky Jul 09, 05 Delete
It seems that getting tanned is like inevitable.. since you’re not allowed to wear cap instead of beret so…
All the best to yuo, Jolene!!!
mingchoi Jul 09, 05 Delete
hey..i jus found out at 2 am on the 9th of july that i have to leave for NS as well. **&^ it. 🙂 ur list is currently helping me settle down n plan for a major shopping spree. 😛
JuZtiN Jul 09, 05 Delete
Wah next time if i’m going on a long holiday or something must get your help!! Haha everything so systematic n synchornized!!
jelli Jul 09, 05 Delete
Dental floss!
Gastric pills!
‘Bo zai yuin’
Minyak angin
Jayelle Jul 09, 05 Delete
midnite lily: it’s only gombak:D hehe..thanks!! i hope so..
giant sotong: ..mug and cutlery..that’s a good idea;D ..not sure about diarrhoea though. hmm. worrying. ehehe.e.. sounds appropriate;) *shrugs*. bye Uncle sotong.(So old meh?? When I first met you I thought you were in college!)
arshana: ahahaha..hope the curses will work. … .. ahh.. hamsap NS trainers want to know kua.kekeke
synical: lol, they have performances sometimes.. i don’t know..*shrugs* better to be safe than sorry. HAHA you speaking from experience?:D
kristine: ahaha..well..have fun mingling with the young uns!
simon: ahahaha.. it’s okay. I got you Simon to help me carry some there, right right??:)
Jason: LOL A woman will ALWAYS be a woman. Cannot blame me.:D
wingz: i think so also lorh. But that’s not possible. HAIH. Got better ideas?:D
fashionasia: hehe thanks!! I’ll miss your posts and all the PPS ones at that. SIGH. Oh.. I’ll be bringing glitter sunblock!! ehehe, you approve right??
kyle: LOL, don’t be gross!!
percy: okok..thanks for the tips:D thank u so much!
percy Jul 09, 05 Delete
hmm..better bring your own mug or cutlery set beside your own water filter bottle as the drinking water could be dirty…
kyle the GREAT Jul 09, 05 Delete
goodness…. wat do u need foundation 4??!! mud will cover it!! hehehhehe
Fashionasia Jul 08, 05 Delete
will miss you girl!!! 😉
er……remember to bring your cap and dont come back overly tanned!! hehe
Wingz Jul 08, 05 Delete
relatip you might as well move your entire room to the camp ler … its easier that way.
Jason Jul 08, 05 Delete
What Simon said is so true. Maybe not a truck. You might considering of using a huge ass tractor or crane to “move” your whole room to the camp site. -LOL-
Judging from what you wrote, I guess my bag will be lighter than yours by nearly 50% or perhaps 60%!
simon Jul 08, 05 Delete
if they extend it to 6 months, you might need a truck to ferry your stuff!
Kristine Jul 08, 05 Delete
wow. the things you listed to take to NS for 3 months sounds a bit like me listing down the things I had to bring to Australia to live for 1 year!
But alls good. All the essentials are there.
Reading what you’re packing to take to NS is scary. Cos I have to come back in 4 years time when I’m a ripe old 23 year old.
All the best with NS!
synical Jul 08, 05 Delete
I’m wondering why the makeup – any make up would just melt away with the sweat…
Then again, the only person in my family who has done NS is my own brother, so what do I know?
At least they cuci your NS uniform for you and you do your own laundry…
Methinks your brother might enjoy not having his sister around for 3 months, haha…
arshana Jul 08, 05 Delete
My new sem starts on the same day as your NS. *sob, sob*
Why is there a section about the gynae in the form? It’s kinda weird.
Make sure you label all your stuff with that curses of yours. Some people just love to ‘borrow’ without the intention of returning it.
Giant Sotong Jul 08, 05 Delete
You might need something for diahorrea – charcoal pills or Lomotil, maybe. How about analgesic rub for muscle pains?
Do you need your own mug or cutlery set?
Wahahaha… c*bai wash… mushrooms… you have such a way with words.
Take care, ya? Can never say that too many times. Uncle Sotong will miss you.
midnite lily Jul 08, 05 Delete
eeps. NS? sounds so far away. but it looks like u got everything covered… ^__~ good luck, girl!