Metrosexual soldiers Originally uploaded by mr brown. Applying make-up before work. Singapore soldiers must not only fight good, but also look good. Good skincare is part of every serviceman’s responsibility. And having clean underwear too.
Miyagi gets a beer Originally uploaded by mr brown. Corporal David Tan, Bravo Combat Team Platoon Seven runner says hi to his darling, Renee (mintia.blogspot.com). Miyagi got a beer for this last night. I can totally see a market for this blog. Platform for reservist shout-outs to their loved ones. Payment in beer. Incidentally, this morning the …
… or at least write about it from the comfort of home, as Singaporeans get gastronomical in their blogs DON’T know where to dine? Check bloggers’ reviews. I recently came across a guide to Singapore food in the Australian newspaper, The Age (www.theage.com.au) which asserted: “Singaporeans love eating. Anything, at any time. “To get the best from …
Mr Miyagi takes a canteen break Originally uploaded by mr brown. Canteen break. 2 bucks, Aussie, for a Mars bar, $1.50 for a beer. Even reserbit in Australia also must have canteen break, the sacred and holy ritual of the Singapore soldier, Holy Knight of the Order of National Service. I wonder if they have Bee …
Miyagi back from an exercise Originally uploaded by mr brown. After four days on exercise, Miyagi is back in civilisation. Meaning: got mobile signal. He is still in the boonies though. This is his message: Queensland sun so hot, like that also can get sunburned. Personally, I think he looks like a failed Sith Lord, …
Miyagi from the boonies Originally uploaded by mr brown. Telegraph from mr miyagi. Rain. Four. Days. Wash. Underwear. Cannot. Dry. That does look like the face of a man who is wearing wet underwear in the bush. Hope nothing gross starts to grow down there.
Bloggers channel their energy to charity – after trademark debate, of course THERE is a group of bloggers in Singapore who call themselves The Cowboy Bar. They are well-known for their frequent meet-ups. While blogger meet-ups in themselves aren’t unusual, getting together for a cause is a less frequent affair, given the disparate nature of …
What many do not realise is that Miyagi is also very good at writing love stories. So I shall attempt to write a love story too. Zapped!: Love Amongst the Photocopier Machines Her lips said she didn’t want to see me anymore. But her eyes told me something else. I could tell from the way her …
“There are no power points here and the mobile signal is intermittent. So I have to turn off my phone to save power. There are no bunks here, and we’re all staying in tents. Okgottago, mobilebatteryispreciousbyebye.” said Miyagi to me last night. Three weeks in an Aussie desert, a battalion of Singapore soldiers with mobile phones …
G’day mates! This is mrbrown! Yes! I am guest blogging on this blog (my first time guest blogging anywhere). Since Mr Miyagi is serving his country Down Under and getting close and personal with some randy kangeroos (listen to our latest podcast to find out more), the burden of updating this blog has fallen upon …
October 17, 2005 – 11:15 am
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