Friday, July 21, 2006
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Note to Just Enlisted SelfSave! As much as you think you deserve to spend all the money the government has given you, refrain from falling prey to retail therapy. Spend as much as you want in the first half year of enlistment, then seriously, with all assurance that good things come for those who save - SAVE!
Do not buy that expensive meal, and the one after it, and that other one after it which you thought was really necessary cos you had a terrible week. FOOD IS A LOUSY THING TO SPEND ON. Remind yourself of that truth until you start making enough money to fill your infinity pool with $50 bills. But since you know you can't refrain from eating good, save (see...saving is good) it for a special occassion. Like a birthday or festive season, or Valentines' with a girlfriend (which of course you never had). Money is better in the bank than in your tummy.
As much as you'd like to die a happy man than a healthy man, 22year old self is telling saying that you'd much rather live a rich man than a fat man suffering from gout.
Do not club so much. Everytime you go to one of those places that promise you alcohol, loud heart-thumping music, hot chicks (that you shouldnt put your hands on - not that you do anyway), and a great time, you will leave the place remembering it was a pack of lies.
Clubs sodding lie about everything. You never ever get enough alcohol, there's no point in hot chicks if you don't touch them and even if you do have a great time, you're gonna end up paying for it, metaphorically and literally. Well fine, they didn't lie about the loud heart-thumping music. But you know you don't like it anyway.
Do not buy big clothes. You should have known by now that big clothes are suppose to be meant for..ahem...big people. Not someone's that 68kg at 1.78. Do not buy big clothes. They cost you money and you won't wear them for long. Remember this! DO NOT BUY BIG CLOTHES.
With all the money the country's giving you in return for your service, you should, by the end of your tour of duty, have saved enough to let you live very comfortably for the 6months after ORD-ing. And buy a laptop and fancy watch while you're at it.
Good things come for those who save.
It's impossible to over emphasize the importance of prudence.
Also, don't bother with all those girls who you think are worth going out with. Just because you're miserable in the army doesn't mean you need female company or need to be attached. There's already someone out there that's good for you. Hell! make that perfect for you. Don't waste time on the others before her cos when the she comes along, you'll know she's right, like how i know it now. She'll be the one you want to have and to hold til death do you part, and pray that you are right about that feeling. Yup. By not wasting time on the rest, you also save a hell lot of money! (which, i remind you, you will need to buy your laptop with).
Do enjoy yourself while you're in the army. As much as you think you hate it, you find yourself making some good friends and some great ones.
Pick up tennis earlier. It's a sport you know you should have play much sooner but have always postponed. You will love it, though not as much as that girl you're suppose to eventually meet.
Shine your boots well before all parades. It will save you being bullied into several extra duties. Appreciate the food in OCS, food everywhere else sucks, and you probably have better breakfast at OCS than at least half of your country. Appreciate air-con. Appreciate mummy and daddy and that other person that lives in your house. Appreciate your friends as they will prove to be very endearing in due time. Appreciate getting paid for doing abso-fucking-lutely nothing. Appreciate free food. Appreciate supper with friends in your room while playing Fatal Frame. Appreciate bunking with other guys and not be called gay. Appreciate how nice your bosses are. The list is inexhaustible.
And if i haven't said enough, SAVE!!! dammit!! just save!! so i can be rich and happy!!!
screaming infidelity at 12:40 AM
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