Dear Seng (Army)

Dear future Seng, 

I just want you to remember a few things when you recall your memories in army.

I know you hate army. That fact will never change, I hate it now too. Don't worry, we are 2 stubborn dudes. But remember, without army:

1. You would not know how to operate the excavator, dozer, shovels. Heavy plant aka Earthmovers.

2. You would not be this skilled at driving.

3. Your mind map of the roads in SG, it wouldn't be this good if the army didn't send you to Eunos, Woodlands, Pasir Ris, Sembawang, Seletar, Yishun. Be thankful, that despite the long travel hours, you learnt something some people don't have.

4. You would not have been humbled. With your bunk mates, you saw some of your blind spots.

5. Because of the horrible locations and the constant changing of camps that never were near the west, you learnt to appreciate time.

6. You learnt to be thankful for the small blessing you found in a camp that took you 2.5 hours to go from home.

7. You matured, you learnt to be self-sufficient and think more about your future.

8. You would not have ever tasted how it was like to be involved in NDP. Stand in attention in front a sea of red.

That's just 8 things, I want you to remember.

And here is another 8 that you will recall when you are older. The day captain fantastic played his last game at Anfield as a Liverpool player and captain. #You'll Never Walk Alone.