How simple is the meaning of life? It may not has been as savage as how some predicted the world will come to an end or whatever. Its does not even come close and nobody is laughing about it either.

This read here " This book will save your life " is one about helping others, not being selfish and appreciate what you have and seeing what's around. There is no one in this book out to shit over another being or nobody who cares nothing about nobody else. Its not the kind of mushy feel good stories and its not chicken soup for anybody's soul but on the whole, it has been a really good read which has just triggered me into thinking of everything that happened in the pass 2 months.

And I'll be lying through my teeth if I said I didnt quote any of the above statements of the book from somewhere.

Anyway just 2 particular events worth mentioning, 

First things first, my 20th birthday. I got some really swell presents, a few good wishes here and there, no cake, but I don't care but most importantly, great friends. Done.

Next, my graduation from Basic Military Training. That was a week ago and 2 months back since I enlisted so good fuckin' riddance to it.

But then, I'll be lying again if I said it had been a waste of my time.

The thing about army is that, you gain experience that can be used in the future working life, you learn how to fire a weapon, how to protect your love ones, and how a whole great deal of things that you will only learn in this 2 years of your time and out of all these, you feel a sense of belonging and pride serving the nation. But most importantly to me, you make great friendships out of them.

That is how simple life is, great friends. Friends who you can spend a few minutes to share a coffee with, friends who go through shit with you and also friends who have your back and you have theirs.

If there's one thing I learn in BMT which is also often emphasized, it is leave no man behind. For the pass two months, the people around me have help each other tremendously in getting through obstacles and motivating each other.

So whenever you're getting fucked by your sergeants in a half left down position, look to your left and right, watch their sweat trickle down their necks and so does yours, because whatever you're going through, they are also going through it and it makes you feel better that they are going through the same shit with you.

But on the whole, its not just your army friends but basically everyone you hold close to your heart. 

The two months in BMT has taught me a lot and I am glad to say I left with happy memories, and two years down the road, Raven company will also have a special place in my heart.

To the boys of Raven Company Platoon 3 and to section 2, it has been smashing.