the bro code

Ladies and Gentlemen, it is my utmost honour to present to you...

THE BRO CODE

• BROs are equal to GFs.
• BROs will not fight over the same girl.
• BROs can talk anything out.
• BROs will not check each other girls out.
• BROs will check with the other BRO if there are ‘grey area’ situation between them.
• BROs will do their utmost best to spur each other on.
• BROs do not lie to each other.
• BROs will always accept one another’s flaws.
• BROs will not condemn one another.
• BRO-hood is for life.
• BROs will tell another BRO off if he is doing or has been doing something stupid.
• BROs are both affectionate as well as tough to each other.
• BROs DO NOT like each other in ‘that way’.
• BROs will always side each other in disputes with external parties.
• BROs have nothing to hide from each other.
• BROs will not have anything to do with the breaking up of couples.
• BROs will give each other constructive, honest and at very least funny feedback.
• BROs must understand it is a privilege to be included in the BRO-hood.
• BROs will ‘wing’ each other in social situations.
• BROs will cry, laugh, go crazy and take the pain together.
• BROs albeit not bonded by blood, are bonded by the BRO-hood which is equivalent.
• BROs will be as generous as possible to each other.
• BROs will adhere to the fishing rod versus fish theory with regard to each other.
• BROs will anything in their power to honor promises to each other.
• BROs love each other.

the bond forged after 9 months

Abriel, Brian and Maurice were in Melbourne. This kind of explains why I haven't been actively updating my blog like promised. Well, Maurice is still here with Rachel. Abriel is back in Singapore after stopping by Sydney. And Brian will be landing in Perth shortly.

It feels kind of surreal to meet friends overseas. I am grateful that they made the effort to travel all across the ocean to Melbourne from Singapore to pay me a visit. I really appreciate it loads.

Abriel shopped like a girl during his stay here. Okay, maybe I shouldnt stereotype. But he was quite the shopaholic.

Brian bunked in with me. Just like the good old times back in ocs eh? This time he slept on the floor though. I only have one bed so too bad.

I am glad that I went to OCS. That I went to Bravo wing, Platoon 3, and section 4. It was a horrifying hectic 9 months. But in return I have gained so much more.

Whenever one of us posts an army related comment on facebook, all of us would swiftly swarm his wall posting our own comments. All of us would start to recall the happenings of those days. The experience and memories we share. The bond between us like no other. Girls often complain that when guys meet, all they talk about is army. I am willing to bet that they would do the same too if they experienced what we went through. It is the things that happened that created this bond, this brotherhood. That is why we always repeat the same old stories. It is these boring stories that brought us together. (and it is not boring at all please.)

And because of these stories, I have found brothers who accept me for who I am. Brothers who know my flaws and yet didn't turn their backs and walk away when they could. For this, I am grateful.

For this, I feel like the luckiest guy in the world. Because I know no matter what happens, I am not alone.

On a separate note, I feel kind of tempted to post this post on facebook so that my idiot platoon mates can read this. But I dont want too many people stalking my blog. Zzz. I need to figure out a way to sync facebook notes with blogger. I know it is easy but I also dont want too many people reading it. It is not good if too many people know me too well. Hmm. Heck it for now.

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