Blogging less frequently this year. It's December and I guess I already know who to thank this year! This year was more of ups then downs. I learnt a lot and was given a huge load of opportunities. 2011's been pretty nice to me. I ORDed in July, got awarded Best Soldier, got promoted to CFC (still don't know how) , got TCP registered as a business, saw TCP grow to a new height. All these won't be possible with the below 10 people, whom I felt played a crucial role in shaping 2011 a pretty nice one for me. I foresee 2012 to be rather rocky and I'll be blogging even lesser. Here, is my Annual Top Ten List.

1. Alouis Lim. 1st year into our brotherhood; no conflicts, understandable. 2nd year into this relation, still no conflict, quarrels or fights. It starts to get weird. Into our 3rd year, we still haven't got into any cold wars. Not that I want one, but its pretty rare, knowing my temper and stuff... Alouis, to me, is god sent. I guess he is by far one of the real few that will understand my next move. He basically knows how my brain works and thinks. I pretty dislike telling him some plans at times, because he will urge me to reconsider many things. He saved me from hunger many times in 2011. haha. You can feel 有福同享，有难同当 with him around. I really treasure this piece of char siew alot. <3 him to bits. (^oo^)

2. Encik Tan Kok Leong. If without Encik, my army life would have sucked pretty much. There is this saying that you won't be able to find true friends in NS. He proved this theory wrong. He took good care of his men and was a good leader. To me, I respected him not only as my encik, but also as a good friend. He gave me a lot of opportunities to "use my brain" during my NS days, treated us to good meals, hang out with us all like good friends, etc. On my ORD day, he gave me a gift, an LV Wallet. He even wrote a note to thank me for my help. Touched. Really felt that it was all worthwhile. Thanks Encik. ;)

3. Desmond Koh. He is the complete opposite of Alouis. Our disagreements and arguments increases over the years. haha. This year was particularly bad. Every time we have a meeting, we will both lay out our AK47, Knives and Ammunition. But at the end of the day, we still miraculously can come to an agreement. He will also help you fight an impending war and will stay with you till the very end. I remember, back at KC2, I would bring bread, peanuts and drinks to his unit for him. Lol. Like a visit squirrel. I know our disagreements will never end, but I know he will be there, always. Enjoy your Taiwan + Korea trip okay! :)

4. Alex Tan Yong Ming. This year, he came back to help the business. To be honest, I have no worries about his department at all, it's like North Korea at times, you do not know what is going on in that division. But it's also like Singapore at times... Small in size but you know it's doing good. We have come a very long way. Soon, we will know each other for 6 years. It's funny how someone random can become your business partner at the end. We both are believers and I hope this affinity and believe will bring us to the next level. Happy selling vegetables & last long with Joyce. ;)

5. Kenneth Cheng. I can summarise you in a few words. Thanks for being there all THESE YEARS baby. Though I am still bitter that I had to take a cab back during my BMT days, I am still glad you kept to your crabbing promise. TEEHEE. In 2011, I got to know a rather different side of you, your affectionate side. HAHAHA. No matter what happens in future, you know that I am just a phone call away. I am always here for you bro.

6. Kho Shi Xiang. During my army days, he took great care of me, was my best buddy and companion in camp. He drove me home some times after camp, kept persuading me to go get my license and always motivated me to do better for the business. Thanks for being there in and outside camp. Life in NS would suck without you man.

7. Png Chin Teck. I thank you for constantly having bad luck when you play mahjong. HAHA no lah. Thanks for being the "overseas planning brother" and I really look forward to our next trip. Maybe after Alouis ORD? Don't worry too much about your results, cos I know you've got the brains. See you on Friday!

8. Tham Kun Yao. The 2nd half of this year was mainly with Tham. After we ORDed, we met Jae King and we had a whole lot of fun during the 3 months. We had good food everyday, good company and good bubble tea. Since BMT, he has been a good buddy. Now that he is my business partner, he hasn't change much and that is when you need to go in to slap him and say "wake up your idea". haha yeah something like this. To me, Tham is someone who needs to feel the pinch to feel the pain. You need to spur him on, and only then he will make wonders. Thanks for being such a great buddy and accompanying me thru the boring nights.

9. Lee Xian Huan. Hi Ah Jie! Wow, this year's been a pretty interesting one. I see you even more often than the last 2 years combined. lol. It's been great knowing you, and it's even better now. Thank you for the many listening and comment sessions over the last year and I hope to have more of such sessions with you. Not bad huh this year we managed to chill quite alot. At Swissotel, at Ascott, at void decks, Mount Faber etc. lol. God bless you ace your exams. :)

10. Shawn Tee. Surprised eh? Thinking back on who to thank for 2011, Tee suddenly came to my mind. Maybe because I use TEEHEE so frequently nowadays, I keep remembering Shawn TEE. No lah kidding. I got to know Shawn more this year. To me, he is like a bro now. We can talk about anything under the TREE. Thanks for being such an awesome cast member, bro, forest and for inviting me to your party to know you more. Nevertheless, TEEHEE.

That sums up my Top 10 thank you speech for 2011. Thank you all for making a difference in my life this year. I treasure the memories made and let's keep them alive with our frequent meet ups. Let's hope for 2012 to be a good one! Heh! ;) Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year everyone! <3