Monday, July 02, 2007

Woke up early today and went over to CMPB for my national service checkup. Was really tired and have this feeling I am not going to do well for the IQ test. Let me recall what I did there but the order may be wrong.

Went in and discover I was quite early. Not many people there and the waiting time is close to zero. What welcomes me was a unfriendly NS men from the registration desk. Guess it is because of his life there. The first thing he utter was "Read the instructions". First day in the morning and his attitude sinks, wonder how to last the day. Then went to the first station, took a urine test there and got my finger prick for a blood test. After which went into the room and have my blood drawn for don't know what reason. The NS men at this station was talking among themselves most of the time and I was wondering was I really there.

Went to the next station which was X-ray. This short and freaky guy ask me to stand infront of the machine without my shirt and waited for a long time. He said that there is some problem with the machine so I had to wait. After it is done he give me this sick smile and say "you can continue to the next station." The next station was the audio test. We had to go into this room and listen to a beep sound which was really very soft and raise the hand on the same side. I was caught unaware and was like reacting like mad. Went on to the eyesight tested and was tested myopia.

Now to the second last station of the day. The biggest room of them all. Went in, registered at the counter again. Took a locker room key and put everything in, even my shoes and shirt. So I was practically half naked waiting in the cold room with all the other guys there. Went into this ECG room and lay on the bed with the people putting clips and don't know what on me. I really feel like a lab rat. Proceed on to have my height and weight and blood pressure taken. Went back to the registration area to wait to be called. While waiting there, discovered that almost everyone there was from junior college. They have this cocky look which I hate and I put on a 'Ah beng' pattern throughout. While waiting, can't help but to notice this guy with a very nice tattoo on. I quite like the tattoo he have on him. Back to the topic. Went into the room and this guy welcome me with a word "strip". I am like "huh?" Then I realise what I have to do. Take off my berms and brief and cough. He asked me a few question and I went "No" all the way. Then he say ok.

To the last station I went. I am tired from everything by now. Had to do a series of tests on the computer. With patterns, sequences, math,physics, reaction, preference and a lot of don't know what. It was really difficult and what's more, a time limit. I failed badly with this rotating thing partly because I did not really read the instructions. In all, I think I flunk the whole thing. Can't really concentrate at all. Going to join the idiot group which most probably can't even differentiate left and right. I am in deep shit which was caused by my own stupidity. Was very disappointed and I know I can do a whole lot better.

It all ended with a disappointment. Went off to the front desk to submit the paper and I went off. Really hope to re-do the test again. It will affect where I will be posted to in the army and I sabotage myself. Now is left with recruit lifestyle to come. Mixed feelings.