30/08/08

Thanks everyone for your birthday wishes and greetings. I'm glad to have received so much from all of you out there for making my 20th birthday such a memorable one.

Firstly, thanks to my choir peeps for celebrating my birthday with me yesterday together with the rest of the august babies, most importantly thank you shar for planning such a celebration and joseph of course, you'd made an effort to go and buy the cake though we didn't had much.
Next goes out to those whom had send me their regards, a big thank you to all of you, felt the need to name all of you here, so I shall made an effort in doing so. I shall send my apology as well if I didn't metion your name here, cos too many to name and I might left out yours, so ya... duo duo bao han.

Thanks choir peeps,
adeline, alexandra, amy, cai le, catherine, charmaine, dean, feng kai, huisi, jing ya, joseph, joshua, kenny, lionel, lirong, rowenna, shar, sherry, weenee, xueyu, xue yuan, zeemin, zeke.
Thanks to those whom had send me your lovely messages,
alex, asyraff, berlyn, beatrice, brandon, chin, chon kah, daniel, darren, edric, edmund, ernest, ervine, elton, eudora, eunice goh, florence, gabriel, geraldine, joanna chua, joanna xu, joshua, josie, ling hui, mabel, matthew, melissa, min hui, min jie, min yu, pan pan, sze lei, sze qian, sarah, sebestian, siew fong, tuck yan, vic, wei shan, wen jia, wen ya, yong yang, yu han, yu ting, zarianna,
Thanks to those aunties and uncles whom had greet me with their blessings too, and also the cake from aunty esther. Heard it's pretty expensive, thanks for it.
I'm also grateful to spend the rest of the night with my family, love them.
Lastly, I'm so happy to have received your birthday blessings, thanks for making that effort to drop me a message though all the while I've been avoiding you. I really appreciated that special someone.

make a wish, make a wish...

因为会有那么一天

等我老了, 你还会爱我吗?
叫老婆, 你还回应我吗?
相信我现在说的每一句话,
就是永远爱你也不假,定距离也不会怕
说我爱你, 想要有个家,
只有你能让我有种想法

一个人身, 够无聊
想不到可以找什么乐子来搞
漫画电动还是打报告
No No No 今晚想要真实拥抱
下定决心我开始, 废话不说, 立刻上网寻找
虚拟世界寂寞的心灵真是不少
没多久我马上就锁定目标

D 啊… 二十一岁的E啊
爱玩女孩今晚也很无聊, 马上送出友善的讯号
不好意思, 要不要出来喝杯酒散个心
她说OK, 没问题

他很上道,约在热闹的街道
我想她的前男朋友一定教得很好
穿着黑色短裙,配上網袜 So Hot
绝对不能让他看出
轻轻说声Hi, 假装非常有礼貌
当然还要注意不能表现非常油条
问她要去哪儿, 她说去哪儿都好
我的世界出现好多歌唱小鸟
让她感觉世界多么美好
但是聪明女生不喜欢太老套
不然到我家坐一会儿好了
我一个人住, 而且我心情不太好
她说OK, 没问题

Yesterday was yuhan's birthday, one of my best buddies in church
spend the night before with him for some buffet dinner at sunset way,
before heading to my house for mahjong session and to catch epl matches on tv
we slept at 5a.m. that day, thankfully we weren’t very tired for church the next day

had a wonderful day in church,
the lesson and service.
our church class then went for mac lunch at bukit merah
arranged by our teacher a couple weeks back.

roughly 20 of us turned up, as the whole lot of us spend 150 in all on food.
the cake was pushed out after finishing our meals,
we sang the birthday song to yuhan and baihui,
and I can say it was quite embrasseming to celebrate it in mac
everyone were looking at us, attracted a lot of attention
nevertheless, it was a new and great experience for me.

next stop, Elton house for some cards session.
before heading back home to catch the finals of the woman's team table tennis event.
ate a lot this couple of days,
I need excerise soon...

ANYWAY, I would now use this opportunity to wish yuhan a very happy birthday
hahah!!! 19teenn years old already
best of luck for whatever you do ok
thanks for being such a great and wonderful friend,
and I content and glad to have such a buddy.
we have so much in common, and somewhat is the "an ka liao" kind.
though you're in army now, and life in there may seems boring at times
hope you'll live everyday to its fullest.
loves,

hah, and my birthday is just around the corner,
I really do hope I can spend that day with all of your. =)

NDP 08



Spectators attending the National Day Parade (NDP) 08 will be treated to multi-sensory performances that will take place on land, sea and air and even a participant like me did felt the atmosphere. The pre-parade segment, Sparkles of Singapore, will feature a wide range of participants and a highly charged and energetic Bay Show.



The pre-parade segment was hosted by Adrian Pang, Huda Ali, Jean Danker, Ebi Shankara and Michelle Chong, open with mascleta, a pyrotechnics symphony choreographed to the beat and rhythm of the accompanying music.
First time performance include: 21 pairs of wheelchair and able-bodied dancers performing a cha-cha and samba inspired dance, a 530-strong line-dancing displaying by line dancers from all walks of life, 300 young cheerleaders displaying an array of breathtaking and synchronized moves and rising jazz star, Nathan Hartono, leading 30 multi-national children and the choir in a rendition of "Where I Belong".
The Bay comes alive with a four-minutes Bay Show that includes pargo jets, wakeboarders, jet skis and stunt kites, and F3000 powerboats to pump up the adrenalin of the audience and spectators around the Bay.
Traditional crowd favourites continue to thrill their performances. The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Red Lions performs a military freefall display as it lands on the promenade in front of the spectators. The SAF Military Band lead motorcyclists and precision drill squad members from the SAF Military Command and the Home Team to wow the crowds with their stunts and display complemented with pyrotechnics even before the actual parade commence.



The parade has been a traditional staple of the National Day Parade. Participants of the parade include members of the Singapore Armed Forces, Singapore Police Force, Singapore Civil Defence Force, representatives of the different unions and Ministries as well as students in uniformed groups (such as the National Cadet Corps, National Police Cadet Corps, the Singapore Red Cross, the Scouts).
The parade traditionally starts with the forming up of the parade. Right after everyone then wait for the arrival of the members of Parliament, members of the Cabinent, and the Prime Minister, in that order. Upon the arrival of each group, the parade will present its salute and present arms.



Lastly once the President has arrived, the Parade Commander calls for a full salute, during which the National Anthem was played accompanied by a fly-past of the State Flag. It was after the inspection before President returns to the podium for the Feu-de-Joie presented by the Guard-of-honor contingents. At the end of it, it was the march past before the real excitement begins.



The National Day Parade (NDP) 08 will feature a show that drew inspiration from the different facets of the Singapore Spirit. Set against the city skyline, the Show will be a dazzling light, water and audiovisual spectacle.



There came a time where every audience in the National Day Parade 2008 will look up to the skies. Nothing poetic here, they are merely indulging themselves in the magnificent performances by our very own aerobatics team, the RSAF Black Knights.
Performing for the very first time at Marina Bay, the Black Knights made their triumphant return to the National Day Parade celebrations since their performance in NDP 2000's Carnival at Marina South. The Black Knights will feature the full team of six F-16C Fighting Falcons.
These new planes will be capable of a multitude of manoeuvres. But the Black Knights have specially selected manoeuvres that are congruent to this year's NDP theme - Celebrating the Singapore Spirit. The Black Knights performed breathtaking aerobatics to portray the spirit of; Unity, Confidence, Compassion, Determination and Dynamism.

An excellently coordinated performance with a dynamic combination of colour and sound. As far as the Show segment of NDP 2008 is concerned, this description is surely appropriate.



The Show comprises three acts, Search! Pioneers of a New Age, Sense! Artists of a New Landscape, Spring! Creators of a New World and culminates in the grand finale, Shine! Singapore Spirit.
Search! reminiscences our forefathers' will and courage to explore. It also showcases their spirit of determination and pursuit of excellence. Sense! expresses the spirit of creativity and our vision for the future, Spring! draws inspiration from the versatility of Singaporeans, always ready to adapt to changes and on the lookout for new opportunities. The grand finale, Shines! sees all performers uniting and returning to the stage for a dramatic climax to end the show and accompanied by a spectacular fireworks display that will ignite the night sky above to illuminate each and every Singaporean's hopes and dreams.

The Show segment (which commences directly after the Black Knights performance) begins with a Prologue, titled "Awakening the Singapore Spirit". The skies begin to darken as the night approaches and the stage is filled with a display of lights. Water shoots out of the fountains in front of the promenade as the stage becomes empty. The audience waits in suspense for the Show performers to emerge.
And out they come. Act One, titled "Search! Pioneers Of A New Age" begins with a surging of dancers dressed in bird and explorer costumes onto the stage, while large bay birds come into view on the water. These "birds" represent our forefathers coming to Singapore in search of a better life. Navigators on large sails and Asian Drum Dancers follow with their scintillating performances, paying tribute to the resilience of our forefathers. Silat Fighters then come charging out with a bang, rounding up the act with their show of energy and speed.
With their lives becoming more settled, our forefathers then took stock of their surroundings and the opportunities they offered. In Act Two, titled "Sense! Artists Of A New Landscape", Statues of Inspiration rise up on the promenade, representing the various intellectual domains Singaporeans have pursued. Dancers with Fluorescent Umbrellas, Skyrunners and Hip-Hop Dancers add to the depiction of creativity and dynamism in Singaporeans.

Naturally, taking stock was aimed at waiting for the right chance. Act 3, "Spring! Creators Of A New World" features Merlion Performers dancing around a Pearl Lady. Singapore is a crossroads of world culture, and we spring at this opportunity by daring to be different. Energy though, is the order of the day (or the order of the act, for that matter) as Flaggers perform with remarkable dexterity on the stage, honouring the commitment.
Singapore and all Singaporeans have come a long way in securing our future, and we shine in the promise of this shared future together. The finale, titled "Shine! Singapore Spirit" sees all the Show performers gathering on the stage once again. A medley of National Day songs will be played, as everyone soaks in the atmosphere.
As the fireworks burst into the night sky, amidst the backdrop of the city lights, the Singapore Spirit truly comes alive. Its colourful combination was a beautiful sight to behold. The highly anticipated crowd favourite did not fail to amaze and live up to expectations. It complemented the night performances to perfection and at the grand finale, the fantastic display of fireworks seemed like rainbows of the night. The crowd eagerly responded with cheers and applause as they watch the fireworks blanket the night sky..



The audience obviously enjoyed themselves as well as those involved and had participated enthusiastically during the parade. It was definitely a memorable and engaging night to remember! to a shared future..

reports from several sites and the official site of ndp 08

NDP Preview 2008

This year's NDP Preview was fantastic! The atmosphere as compared to the previous NE Shows is certainly different. This time round, I'm being deployed to the orange sector dealing with the partial VIPs. Experience wise is extremely different as it's of handling the grown adults instead of those adorable kids.

The day started off with quite a humid weather and everyone are complaining about the unbearable heat. But the effort we put in was well-paid off as we managed to settle the crowd by 5.30pm where the celebration really starts. Did our most famous Singapore Wave and this make me feel united as one nation, one Singapore. This time round, the dinner provided was from Pizza hut! Hooray! (: Better as compared to the previous weeks' dinner.

The contingent march past was always the "must see" programme every year. You can see the effort each and everyone put in so as to present us with the grand march. Next up, the Red Lions performing their parachuting acts and the Black Knights, showcasing their amazing stunts in the air that lifted the audience off their seats. This time round, more fireworks and laser displays are being showcased. Wow, it's really beautiful and being able to see it live and in such close distance makes me feel like a small kid. The feeling is just indescribable. Standing among thousands of Singaporeans celebrating the very special moment for Singapore makes me feel like home. The common dream we all have is so heartwarming. This is what I call happiness (:

After the show ends, I was busy helping the people to take photographs! Being able to help those families or groups of friends to take pictures makes me feel great. After all, I'm helping them to snap the happy moments on such happy event. Isn't that great?

Can't wait for the actual parade itself with the spirit of Singaporeans getting even higher! There's even a Post Parade Party organized by St James' Power Station after the whole show over at the Marina! Yay, so exciting!

anw, thanks min hui.

ndp 08 Post-Preview

Here are some of the photos, come grab if you want them...
darg tired, shall comment more on this wonderful event in my next post tmr.
gonna go get my beauty sleep pretty soon. =)
ANW, we're on TV today, channel news asia, this was arranged specially for those competitor who had already went away for the olympics have a chance to see a live footage of the ndp. And i hope through that little show, they do feel the love and support from fellow singaporeans who wish them all the best for the games.
All the best then, last but not least HAPPY BIRTHDAY SINGAPORE!!!








>> to be continued