A Seris of Exciting Events Part 1

My health is deteriorating at a sickening fast rate due to the exclusive amount of events and outings this past 2 weeks. With a stunning 3 months break, many a times i spend hours sleeping to get me through boredom. But after such a massive 2 weeks, I'm officially sick and condition seems to be getting worse every hour.
Semester break is undoubtedly the favourite part of the year simply because you can have loads of free time to yourself, doing things you cant with your busy schedule in school. That was the case past couple of weeks, been so happening man!!!

25th September
First up, last last thursday, on the 25th, i recalled going movies with my parents. It was about 6p.m. after their work, they rang me up and i was at home, probably half awake kind of situation that i agree to accompany them for a movie. Anyway, it was their treat, nothing much to consider, catching the show "Money Not Enough 2" which has already been in theatres long ago. We were fortunate enough that it was still screnning on cineams.
The storyline and spotlight once again falls on the lives of everyman in Singapore while poking fun at our uniquely Singaporean meantality and our government policies. At the same time, the movie hits home on common predicaments faced by families while addressing our eroding virtues. It was created with effects from computer graphics as it presents snippets of local life in outrageously hilarious scenearios before reality seeps back in. It described Singaporeans as essentially capable of complainng but yet afraid to challenge the status quo and face the consequences.
Jack Neo, Henry Thia and Mark Lee cast as brothers, effectively representing the low, middle and high income groups in Singapore with their varying income levels. In turn, they reflect just how varied their mentalities and attitudes towards money can be.
Yet they all share a common trait: the belief that money is never enough.
"Money No Enough 2" focuses as much, if not more screen time on families, sending us a strong reminder to check our bearings on the moral compass. True colours surface in crises, and the film's strong underlying message is that money is not everything. One's true wealth is in having the company of his loved ones, a perfectly contrasting rebuttal to the government's ceaseless push for economic advancement.
The surprisingly poignant plot also brings out what could arguably be the best performances (though methodical) by Henry Thia and Mark Lee to date. Jack's turn as the rich, vain, calculative, risk-taking second brother, in contrast, felt disconnected and gratuitous, intentional or otherwise.
As the eldest brother, Henry brings out a realistic performance as an endearing, yet gullible and filial pushover. The on-screen chemistry between him and his reel wife was heartwarming and sincere. Mark's selfish, irresponsible, hot-tempered and loose-tongued youngest brother's repentance for his wife's forgiveness on his past mistakes was moving, even if a tad conveniently scripted.
Additionally, Lai Ming's brilliant turn as the mother to the three brothers was bittersweet and heart wrenching. Victim of the Alzheimer's disease, with her ever-worsening condition, her character's readiness to shower unconditional love despite her circumstances effortlessly tugged at heartstrings and served as a touching tribute to all mothers.
My only disappointment was perhaps a lack of stronger resolution and call for action. The sense of optimism was so briefly preached by the most improbable and maybe inappropriate of characters. The message of sufficiency and thanksgiving was almost mistaken as resignation to fate.
There are even unmistakable hints of gahmen-style preaching.
Still, Money No Enough 2 is undoubtedly a must-see for all in this season as it will bring the much needed prescription of laughter and perhaps some tears.

27th September
Anyway, so then that Saturday, I got involved in some Mentu Ceremony who celebrated it's 15th year running this programme. Special awards and appreciation were given to pastors and the teaching staff whom had contributed in this ministry, which many had benefited including me myself. A few seminars, talks and sharing throughtout the whole service enriches me in knowing more of it, especially the speech delivered by some pastor from Hong Kong really struck me where i realized several mistakes and lesson i could learn from it.
Yeah, 7 or so more lessons to go before i graduated from Mentu 1... what a journey!

28th September
Sunday, I had a wonderful day in church, both the lesson and service. A group of us then went to Swensen lunch at Holland V agreed by all of us to celebrate Ernest's birthday which happens to be on that day. 8 of us in total spend 110 on food. Though neither do we have the cake nor the birthday song, we had a great time there. It doesn't really matter to him either, cos both of us know we went through a round of it earlier that Friday during Mentu class already, so it's perfectly fine.
Travelled to Bukit Timah Plaza for a couple rounds of pool before heading to city area to catch the first ever F1 night race here in Singapore. Thanks to yuhan's tickets, i've got a chance to watch it live. On a night when history was made, over a hundred thousand over spectators and F1 fans, close to half of them tourists worldwide turned up in the heart of the city to witness the world's first F1 night race. Hearing the howl of the F1 engines was something not soon forgotten.
And after an incident-packed two hours which saw several crashes and a horribly botched pit-stop involving pre-race favourite Felipe Massa of Ferrari, they were left hungry for more. The race, won by Alonso who had written off his own chances barely 24 hours earlier after developing an engine problem in qualifying - served up plenty of thrills for spectators.
There were three crashes, several lead changes and wheel to wheel action.
But while locals and foreigners alike said the race was quite the treat, they reserved the bulk of their praise for Singapore. And i most grateful to have this privilege of witnessing an intimidating, worthwhile and unforgettable historical moment.

ANYWAY, I would now use this opportunity to wish ernest a very happy birthday
hahah!!! 19teenn years old already :D
best of luck for whatever you do ok :D
thanks for being such a great and wonderful friend,
and I content and glad to have such a buddy.
though at times, life might seem bored or unfair to you,
i just hope you’ll live everyday to its fullest.
loves,

to be continued...