BB was my first choice CCA, perhaps due to the fact that I was in the Juniors Programme in primary school. Since we were taught the target badge as a Sec 1, I was already targeting a rank of SSG, and the post of CSM. RTC was a new experience for me, but i took it as a great learning journey. Of course, being promoted to PTE was a huge thing for all of us, and that really sort of motivated me to work harder towards my goal. The previous Captain Mr Arthur Lim placed high hopes on SSG Daniel and I, by sending us the Character Quest 2008, even though we were only Sec 1. Although we didnt win, once again i took it all as part of my learning, and i was very determined to win the CQ. Another memorable event for me in 2008 was the drill competition between the UGs in XMS. It was extremely disappointing for us, as only the then CSM SSG Gasper Chan managed to win something: the Best Commander.
2009 was a very special year for 7 of us, which includes the 4 AHs and 3 of the previous AHs, as we participated in NDP09. it was a very memorable event for us. think about it: how many of us would get the chance to participate in such a large scale national event? i therefore urge all of you, if you still have the chance, to join the training and be part of the NDP, you will not regret it. back in the company, I was promoted to LCP after the March camp, while Chen You, Randall, Daniel Ling and I were also promoted to CPL just before the actual NDP. Once again, CQ09 was quite a disappointment for my team, even though we did manage to get Gold Honour Roll.
2010 was the start of an exciting part in my BB life. Some of us were given the responsibilities to plan the March camp, and i knew that this was a chance to prove myself as a worthy leader of the company. Planning was obviously difficult, and so was executing. i actually almost cried during the camp itself due to stress. Even after CTC, i was very dejected because we had not learnt our lesson from the March camp and made numerous mistakes. Only in July after i was confirmed as CSM and promoted to SGT, did i really start to buck up. And because of this, i managed to push myself and my team to get a 9th place in CQ2010. i've always tried my best to bring the company to greater heights, even though i did not really achieve it.
The last few months of my life in the 45th Coy were quite crazy. Stitching my hand, training for AQ, promotion to SSG and the awarding of Best Boy. Time seemed to pass by so fast and now it's time to step down.
Being the 5th WO of the company and getting Best Boy are no doubt the 2 greatest achievements in my life. here i wish to encourage all Boys to continue to persevere in their lives in BB. i'm disappointed in some of the Boys who complain about AQ training, because i really think it's an honour to represent the company.
i hope that the Boys can aspire to achieve the things that i have in this company, and to help this company to grow. nothing is impossible in 45th. everyone is given a chance to excel. it only depends on whether you want to cherish it or not. if the officers believe in you, you can definitely do it. so, if you're not promoted to SGT, dont be discouraged. as long as you work hard, you will be rewarded, even though i would not encourage you to always think about the rewards only.
To the next batch of council, i hope that you can do even better than us and trust me, you are definitely capable of there. your seniors are here to advise you, just like how the previous AHs were still encouraging me and giving advice even when they've graduated. To all the officers and instructors, i thank you all for believing in me and the rest of the council. i sincerely thank you for giving me WO, Best Boy, and the Founder's Award(supposed that i've gotten it). i would not have done it without your help and belief in me. and the all juniors and seniors who have graduated, thank you all for making this journey so memorable. i really appreciate it.
So, dont just dream. Put your words into actions. MAY 45TH PROSPER. 45TH COMPANY!
WO Nicholas Chang
