Saturday, September 14, 2013
Hey there future me!
How's life in camp so far? This week, I've been doing plenty of physical training and store work. I'm so tired I've slept half of today's afternoon away!
My friend was right, this is probably the fittest I'll get in my life. I predict myself reading tomes all day sitting at a desk when I go uni. Make sure you sweat plenty doing workouts in future! Maintain that fitness...
Hey future me, guess what? I'm getting pretty used to driving a car. Learning to shift gears can be a hassle, so remember to keep your cool and never use your left feet to press the brake pedal! Never!
When starting from rest, always shift to 1st gear and compress the clutch pedal to half clutch, then gently compress the accelerator pedal. Never let go of the clutch unless 2nd gear and above, or else the engine will stall! The last instructor was annoyed by this so remember. Driving is often about signalling so use those directional lights often. Also, gently brake to a stop, never jam that pedal! Hope you enjoy a great time on the road and get that license soon.
Playing online games might be fun, but don't get over-engrossed into them. Future me, remember to value your family and friends more than online games because they are what you live for. One word; Priority! Don't let your online games become priority. Remember when you were in JC and this happened? You had the worst grades in your life and you received nothing but disappointment. Luckily, you had supportive friends and family to guide you to salvation and with lots of hardwork and determination,you emerged through your 1st year unscathed. Don't be too emotional when playing online games, they are for leisure after all. You may feel like cursing and swearing and its normal to feel this way when you lose, but then again, losing is not the end. You win in these games plenty of times too so losing is fair enough. Also, friendships should never be strained because of these online games. You may play badly sometimes but treat those times as a laugh!
Last of all, keep that positive attitude of yours going. You have a joyous working attitude that many admire and because of that, many people have been motivated to achieve their goals, like passing IPPT and aiming for silver, or simply not staying in bunk to waste your time sleeping the day away. I know plenty of active people in my camp who simply have stagnated because of the pace of life there so YOU KEEP GOING TIGER! Don't you ever slack and make it your routine to sleep early so that you can begin the day feeling fresh and brand new. Also, don't stay in bunk for too long. That stale, stuffy bunk air is an anesthetic, it makes you sleepy and lethargic.
I can never decide what you'll become. Maybe 5 to 10 years down the road, you'll become a different person from what I envision today. This is merely advice from the past, for the future, looking towards a future life while living the present life. Keep going and make good progress!
signing off
YA (140913)
Call Of The Wild at 7:56 PM