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Keep Your Head Up

2012-01-30T20:23:00.000+08:00

Keep Your Head Up by Andy Grammer

"Beautiful pictures are developed from negatives in a dark room.

If you see darkness in your life, be reassured that a beautiful picture is being prepared. "

Only rainbows after rain
The sun will always come again.

Happy Monday, Keep your head up

+ let your hair down!!! x

We Not Naughty 《孩子不坏》

2012-01-28T19:17:00.000+08:00

Have you caught Jack Neo's latest movie, "We Not Naughty"? Man!! It's a must watch! Thanks to the guys in Nuffnang, Jacklyn and I got to watch the movie together with the cast on Thursday!! It was also a first time, well at least for me, that people actually gave a roaring applause at the end of the movie. Alright, let me bring you back in time and tell you what we did before the movie screening before I share what I learned from "We Not Naughty".

I beg your pardon, but I only remember that I had Pumpkin soup... I forgot the exact name of the dish as well as the name of the restaurant. But fortunately, the movie is still as fresh in my head and I better blog about it before further memory lost!!
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A epic photo of the cast. I was kinda excited so this was the best I could capture in the dark cinema. But looks artistic, doesn't it?
   ^ Photo courtesty of J Team Productions
   ^ Photo courtesty of J Team Productions

What I learned from the movie?
1. To love the unlovable - - - There are people in your life that are annoying or not easy to get along with. Not everyone will wanna play along with your rules. But like in the movie, CK, the lecturer, was persistent and very willing to help his students. It was hilarious to see a lecturer acting in that manner (the person sitting beside me in the theatre had to bear with my ear-deafening laughter), but at the same time it his same actions that touched my heart. Everyone yearns for affirmation /compliments and appreciative words. Be generous in appreciating others and don't wait too long to say, "I LOVE YOU". (guess that's hard for Asians to be open with our feelings eh? yet everyone longs and needs it every one and then.)
2. Family - - - Every family is not perfect and has its own dysfunctions. And really, a unhappy family can't communicate. But despite everything, they will be always by your side, through thick and thin. I tried my best to hold my tears but failed to do so. (I bet Jacklyn didn't know that!!!) The part where Wei Jie (Shawn Lee) buys somethings special for his sister. Awwwww...... (shall not spoil the movie for you!!)
3. Stay Positive - - - I like how the movie ended, with "it's (THE END) that matters". With a positive attitude, no dream is impossible to reach!!!
There were stuff like Youtube, Blog, language barriers etc. that I can identify with in the movie. At certain parts of the movie, you can't help but think about someone you know or even shamelessly know it in your gut that it was SO YOU!!!
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J a c k y l n + M a y r i n e*

Popular Local Artists {Shawn Lee + Joshua Ang}*
Director {JACK NEO!!}*

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Ran into NOAH YAP, the guy behind the "Ah-beng"/ Ah-lian" Youtube video. SUPER FRIENDLY!!!
   ^ Photo courtesty of Mayrine
   ^ Photo courtesty of Mayrine
Don't be Naughty and watch "WE NOT NAUGHTY"!!!

Video: http://youtu.be/CWcCMFcutuM
Think positively... :)

When I say 2012

2012-01-23T19:22:00.001+08:00

YOU SAY LET'S

{C . H . I . J . M . E . S}*

CLONES U . N . I . T . E . D

DON'T STOP THE {P A R T - E H - Y}*{ M A S Q }* x

/bro.mance*
SPIN MA' HEAD RIGHT ROUND RIGHT R O U N D*
KICK-ASS' *
w/+* MR.MASQ

keep t faith + smile al*ways.

Do you wanna really know what's next?Let's GO!!! *Overheard on the streets: Daughter: Daddy, Why you don't wanna hold your umbrella? Wait your "ang bao" will get wet!!Son: HAHAHA... your money... get wet!Thought it was a funny sight!!! Mindful of the $ more than the Dad.
*Happy {Lunar}* New Year xso... What sound does a dragon make?You're next in line for a miracle!! Today is your day!!! x

Reason To Hope

2012-01-16T20:32:00.000+08:00

Reason To Hope by Ron Pope

So we do not give up. Our physical body is becoming older and weaker, but our spirit inside us is made new every day.We have small troubles for a while now, but they are helping us gain an eternal glory that is much greater than the troubles.We set our eyes not on what we see but on what we cannot see. What we see will last only a short time, but what we cannot see will last forever. -- Paul

there is always a {s e c o n d}* chance x

Wordless Wednesday : 3

2012-01-04T22:03:00.002+08:00

quick word cheating: tofu fries + bean-curd + XXL chicken + good company X

Favorite Moments Of 2011

2012-01-03T19:50:00.004+08:00

yea!!! It was a blast at the New Year's Day Countdown and personally I feel that it was one of the best countdowns I've had. I don't know about you, but I didn't really start 2011 in a good note. Not that it was bad but it just felt that in all that was going on, there was still something a miss but thankfully I don't feel like that anymore and I'm so thankful for the fact for the friends that stood by me throughout the year!
How we "finish" is more important than how we "begin." There was a point in time in 2011 that I wanted to call it all quits... oh man!! Thank God, I didn't give up!! Friends certainly thought me how to never give up by sticking together through and above all, I'm truly grateful for God's grace + favor over my life in 2011.

Let's revisit my favorite moments of 2011...

1 // Sending New Year Wishes To Heaven

2 // City Harvest Church Last Service at Singapore Expo
3 // C H C Anniversary + Move into Suntec Convention Centre [CAR-me Together Competition]
4 // CAMP R3 - Team Porsche
5 // EMERGE 2011 - LIVE JAM FINALS
6 // Up Close with Pastor Kong Hee
7 // Festival Of Praise Choir 2011
8 // 25th Birthday Surprise and Dinner
9 // Seow Shi's 21st Birthday
10 // Aaron Low's 21st Birthday
11 // "Remember Us" - CHC Choir Performance
12 // Jason + Sharon 11.11.11 Engagement
13 // A good IN-CAMP-TRAINING + my personal best 2.4KM timing (11:30)
14 // "Never Forget" - Steve Munsey at Far East Plaza
15 // ET GLO - My first time designing event invite for a zone event.

16 // The Extraordinary Challenge

- My first time experiencing Holy Laughter at Men's Night/ 11.12.11M

- My first time being in the planning committee

17 // My Brunei-an friend Yvonne

18 // Sandy's Birthday Surprise

19 // xoxo Knight (Narrating for the drama was a awesome experience)

20 // Candle Light Service 2011

21 // Chalet with Ryan Hong + friends

22 // Home For Christmas with Rachel + Clifford

23 // Groovy x mas 2011

24 // Universal Studios Singapore for the second time!!

25 // Thanksgiving Cellgroup 2011

26 // Preparing for New Year Countdown at Chimjes

The lyrics of this song echoes in my heart...

I want to say I lived each day,

Until I die

And know that I meant something in somebody's life

The hearts I have touched,

Will be the proof that I leave

That I made a difference

And this world will see
//Beyonce's "I was Here" x

Thank YOU for all the fun and friendship!!! Our best and brighter days are still (a h e a d*) of us!!!

HAPPY THIS YEAR! x

Let's Roll

2011-12-19T20:47:00.000+08:00

Let's Roll by ShiGGaShay
Dead dreams will come to life again,Broken dreams will come to pass...If you just BELIEVE + N E V E R GIVE UP!!! x
Hope this video inspires you as it always motivates me to do my best for my dreams.
It's the time of the year to DREAM BIG!!! / Have a glorious week ahead.

Safe

2011-12-05T18:45:00.000+08:00

Safe by Phil Wickham

Back from a 5 day hiatus. Actually, during the 5 days I was having my In-Camp Training. The day before my ICT, I was really anxious about the days ahead. My Mum and brother weren't in town and that made things a little dull. I was feeling ill (coughing + heaty) and many thoughts were ripping my head apart. Anyhow, the Hor Fun my Dad bought for dinner made me feel a little better but still I needed 'something' to boost me up!

Got Weixuan to call me when I went across the road to withdraw some money for the week ahead. It seemed as if he knew everything that was in my heart and talking to him was so encouraging and our call would have gone for hours if I didn't have to wake up very early the next morning. Couldn't thank God for sucha awesome friend to have and speak into my life. I remember him telling me not to worry about nothing. Yes, I got no idea what I was feeling anxious about ! I was also touched when he shared how I was a blessing to him, out of the blue, in a very genuine way and told me I shouldn't stop at one person! Even if the other party doesn't appreciate, I must keep on loving!

One thing that echoed in my heart throughout my ICT was Weixuan telling me to smile always. The choice to complain like the others or t o keep clam in situations that I couldn't handle. I made sure that I was smiling when I was tempted not to. There was even a night in my bunk where I was having unstoppable laughter. A person's joy is really his strength! I'm grateful for all the favor of my peers and superiors toward me. Thankfully, the pandonal came in handy at times when my body temperature was a little too hot!!

Giving out rations to the company was really fun. It gave me the opportunity to talk to many people that I wouldn't have talked to. It is always interesting to see the people that will come across your path in life. I'm thankful to God's presence came down so strong when I was singing "Healer" very softly, while traveling in the tonner.

The proudest moment for me was when I broke my personal record for my 2.4KM run. My timing 11:30!!! I guess I shocked a lot of people around me. My photos were even flashed on the big screen to the whole battalion on the last day. Also collected my pixilated uniforms and sent them back into the storeroom where they belong, till the next year.

Safe In His Arms x

Photo courtesy: John Tay

Wordless Wednesday : 2

2011-11-23T16:20:00.001+08:00

quick word cheating: Meet Up Gang // thank you Cedric for the photos.

Singapore Kindness Movement (World Kindness Day)

2011-11-21T22:31:00.001+08:00

About a week ago, on November 13th, I joined a bunch of Nuffnangers to celebrate World Kindness Day (WKD) together with the Singapore Kindness Movement (SKM) . Although it was the third time that we WKD is being celebrated here in Singapore, it was my first time and what a better way to celebrate it with some awesome bloggers in town. All of us got changed into our eye-catching gears and were patiently awaiting for the media briefing. At the briefing we had Dr William Wan, General Secretary, Singapore Kindness Movement to brief us on what to do . Not only that we were also given some refreshments + goodie bags. Can you spot me?

If you have lived long enough in this part of the world, you probably would remember this widely loved, one-time forgotten Courtesy Mascot. Yes, Singa!!! You can follow him on twitter as he continues to aspire to inspire graciousness one kind act at a time. Follow his tweets here.

The crowd outside Orchard Ion was buzzing with excitement in the air. Everyone was armed with gerbera daisies. 500 volunteers thronged the island’s shopping belt downtown and surprised passers-by with the flowers. The flowers are meant to affirm kind acts witnessed and to spread the idea of kindness “blossoming” around the island. Can you believe it? 30,000 yellow gerbera daisies were given out to complete strangers!!!

Funny man Daniel Ong was the MC for the day and he joked about him being the kindest DJ in Singapore. The bloggers were given an opportunity to kick-start the event and share the stage with the Guest of Honor, Minister. Dr. Yaacob Ibrahim. What an honor!! It was interesting to see the enormous yellow gerbera daisy growing out from the pot as Minister watered the pot!

It was really an awesome experience for me giving out yellow gerbera daisies to strangers and not expecting anything in return. It was heart-warming to see the smile on the faces of people and that made it worth-while. Making someone's day can just simply be saying a simple "thank-you" with a smile on your face.
Ran into Velda Tan of Love Bonito (a popular blogshop in Singapore) and also had a Kodak moment with Daniel Ong.

Hop onto http://makesomeonesday.sg/ to share your kindness story or 'thank you' message and help make someone's day! or join the ambush video contest here. You might be the one winning those exciting prizes from Singapore cable car. What are you waiting for?! Spread the kindness around! x

p/s: Huge thanks to Nuffnang, Rachel and Everscar for the wonderful photos. x

Shiver

2011-11-07T22:35:00.000+08:00

Shiver (Acoustic Cover) by Cameron Mitchell

Hope you are having a great monday. Thought it would be nice if I shared with you some interesting quotes from the movie RA.One. (Watched it with my family earlier on.)

Bullets don't win you a battle, your heart does. - Shekhar

A superhero is a superhero because of his heart, not because of muscles or metal parts. - Shekhar

The heart of the matter is often the matter of the heart. x

Wordless Wednesday : 1

2011-11-02T13:17:00.001+08:00

Love

2011-10-31T20:22:00.001+08:00

Love by Musiq Soulchild
The person who refuses to love doesn't know the first thing about God, because God is love-so you can't know him if you don't love. [1 John 4:8]

My dear, dear friends, if God loved us like this, we certainly ought to love each other. [1 John 4:11]

No one has seen God, ever. But if we love one another, God dwells deeply within us, and his love becomes complete in us-perfect love! [1 John 4:12]

“They drew a line that shut me out,
Heretic, rebel, a thing to flout!
But love and I had the wit to win
We drew a circle and brought them in.”

― Edwin Markham

My beloved friends, let us continue to love each other since love comes from God.[1 John 4:7]

You never go out of fashion with Love.

Happy Halloween Monday ;)

FOREX With GK Goh

2011-10-30T23:29:00.000+08:00

Recently, I had a chance to learn some basic and background information about FOREX trading with Terraseeds + G.K. Goh Financial Services. We had a two hours session with Binni Ong where she shared with us the basics of FOREX trading.

G.K. Goh's demo platform for new traders like me to trade virtual money.

It was kinda hard to understand certain terms in just two hours and for a person like me with no experience in finance it was quite a challenge to absorb as much as I can within the short period of time. FOREX is not something that can be learned in a day for sure. I guess as a new trader we need to do out 'homework' by reading up with the plenty of literature available both in print and the Internet. I also believe that new traders need to have a experienced trader as their 'mentor'. This 'mentor' will guide us by giving a suitable path based on their experience , which will save us a lot of trial and error.

It is almost impossible to analyze price charts and mention of support and resistance of currency paris without knowing technical analysis because it is really a game of managing support and resistance and know what the trend is. I can recall the silly mistakes I made, like buying and selling a wrong currency pair. Thankfully, it was just virtual money.

I guess above all, we need to invest time into trading if we want to be a good trader. The more we trade the more we learn. Situations are moving very rapidly in the market. You should never be trading on someone else's opinion because FX is fluid. The demo trading is a good starting ground to develop your strategies and to improve + refine them until you win money consistently.

A big thank you to Nuffnang for this FOREX trading session with Terraseeds + G.K. Goh Financial Services. It has been quite a journey into the world of FOREX.

To find out or understand more about FOREX trading you can check out www.terraseeds.com

Remember Us

2011-10-10T21:59:00.000+08:00

Remember Us /via @mynameissun [Takes A while to Load]

I was thinking very hard whether to post this video on this post but finally did because I guess it is an experience worth sharing. Yes, I was singing in the choir yesterday and we got to do a special item - "Remember Us", changing the worship experience to a whole new level. I heard from my friends that they were in tears when the choir performed.
Recently, while youtubing, I came across a video of City Harvest KL's recent new building dedication video. I had a happy thought that one day during worship we'd have some stained church glass on the huge LED boards similar to the one I saw in that video. I fell in love the stained glasses the moment I saw them during the practice on Friday night. I was really psyched for the weekend. I am very grateful that I could be part of this and touch many lives in ways I couldn't have imagined.
I was a little disappointed with myself for forgetting to change my RT bookings and making a wasted trip all the way to Bedok. (Although it is my fault for not booking the right date, I still find it funny that we can't do the booking on the day. I'm sure they could accommodate many more on Sundays.) Oh well, lesson learnt.
I received five hugs and a roaring applause from CG mates at Church yesterday making my it awesome. My Inflections reading going great too! I kinda like the audio bible from youversion - brings you on a adventure and makes reading even more exciting. The little joys in life is having to read the bible with my favorite peeps in the world and know that we are on the same page. ;)

Wonderboys - The Lazy Song

2011-10-03T21:34:00.000+08:00

The Lazy Song (Parody) by Wonderboys

A group of Singaporean boys also known as "Wonderboys" with their debut video. You can also check them out on their facebook page here.

Yesterday, I had my first RT session. There is a first for everything and so it was my very first time going for the Sunday afternoon slot. Since there were only a handful of us, the instructors decided to combined everyone to do the interval training together. The run was too intense for me. A sick feeling just swept through me so I decided to go to the toilet to catch a breather/ take a break. I puked Beef Chili Cheese fries that I had for lunch. It was just too intense for the first time. One of the guys also told me that this was the most "shiong" training ever (and it was his third). Thankfully, I was feeling much better when I puked everything out. They didn't sell mineral water in the vending machines so I took the risk of drinking Fuji apple. Gosh! It never felt so good to drink apple juice. I needed more stuff to chill myself so I decided to get myself a tub of fresh mango snow frost. Feeling so much better now.

To kick start a personal goal to be a friendlier person, I gave Wei Xuan the bottle of sticky sweets. He told me that it might seem like a small gift for me to give him, but it was a great blessing of friendship to receive. I also gave some of the girls in my CG a cute miniature from 7-11.

On Saturday night I also inspired, 3 guys to read Matthew 1-4 with me. It was sucha great feeling when they came and told me or were trying to finish the reading before service. Couldn't have asked for more. My heart is full and it is definitely something I like to do with my friends. ;)

Keep the faith!!!

SMRT Makan Session [Esplanade Xchange]

2011-09-30T19:22:00.000+08:00

It was a spontaneous decision to go for this "makan session" at the Esplanade Xchange. It was a hassle to find our way out, thanks to Formula 1, road blockages everywhere. So we walked for Tanjong Pagar to Esplanade MRT! A little workout on a Saturday afternoon.
Some of the other bloggers were already there, enjoying their bubble tea from Eskimo. We were then introduced to the pudding milk tea and many other flavors. I was too spoilt for choice that I was the last one to place my orders. Considering that it was my first time trying from that store, I decided to go with the recommendation from the menu. I chose Hazelnut milk tea.
Everybody should go and try the Bak Chor Mee! It is worth the money and definitely mouth watering!Just when I thought it was over, we were told that we will be having Red Mango for desserts. I mixed every flavor available for us to pick.
People were teasing Wendy and I for wearing the same colors. Trust me, I had no idea she was gonna turn out in that color. It was PURELY COINCIDENTAL! Really.
SMRT even gave us some goodies from Sticky!! I LOVE CIRCLE LINE CANDY!!!! Super cute. It's so cute that I have yet to eat it. Maybe I should give it away this weekend. Sticky candy anyone?

p/s: Thank you Nuffnang and Tracy for the wonderful photos. :)

Don't Worry Be Happy

2011-09-26T20:48:00.000+08:00

Don't Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin

At any given moment, matter where you are, there are hundreds of things around you that worth being happy about. (I'm sure you will be able to find at least one.)
Every morning when we wake up, we have twenty four brand- new hours to live. What a precious gift! - Thich Nhat Hanh

Walk On The Water

2011-09-19T20:21:00.000+08:00

Walk on the Water by Britt Nicole
I am strong and healthy. // I'm well able to do what I need to do. // Good things are in store. // I am the head and I am not the tail. // Everything I touch will prosper and succeed. // I'm a victor and not a victim // This is my declaration.
Photo courtesy: John Tay

Fancy Free At USS

2011-09-16T16:07:00.001+08:00

What were you doing on the eve of National Day? For me, it was a day, at the Universal Studious Singapore. My first ever! Quite a number of Singaporeans were there too. All of them on leave? Well, my cousins did not go to school either. I wonder what excuse they came up with. Thankful to my aunty who gave us a treat or just the entry would have damaged my wallet badly. The last I was at an amusement park was my trip to Escape? That was a friggin' long time back, in the 90s?!

I was kinda excited but also a little hesitant about going on the roller coaster rides because years ago a doctor told me to avoid fast rides as it might cause stress on my eyes. But since I survived the Wild Wild Wet Slide last year, I thought I should give it go!!

It was super crowded that I couldn't take a photo without me pretending to be the only one there.

* Shrek 4D A d v e n t u r e *
The miracle of OgreVision This fascinating show is based on the block buster WaterWorld. Full of death defying stunts and explosions and will it will definitely keep you thrilled at the edge of the seats. Be prepared to get wet if you are seated at the blue sector!
Revenge of the Mummy is a thrill ride not to be missed! You can feel the heat from the fireballs and get to experience the ride with sharp turns in total darkness!!! Remember to catch the sexy Egyptians roaming around Ancient Egypt.
Standing just under the world's tallest pair of dueling roller-coasters. They are themed after the hit television show Battlestar Galactica. I made sure that I buckled my self very tightly that my shoulder had a little ache from abrasion after the ride.
Battlestar Galactica: Human Vs Cyclone

* R O C A F E L L A S *(one of them told me to eat more! -.-")
Kiddy rides at Madagascar: A Crate Adventure and Enchanted Airways FTW!! The are just relaxing and 100% kid friendly.
BOOB BOOB BETTY BOOB!!!I wonder where is Charlie Chaplin's stick?? And... yes! I was fully soaked in another ride in Madagascar before heading home. (Underwear, wet... wet!!)

At least I've been to Hollywood in Singapore. I really love how Hollywood looks at night, something magical and alive.
A day full of thrills and loads of fun!!! I enjoyed myself for sure. x

Coming Home

2011-09-12T18:51:00.001+08:00

ShiGGa Shay - Coming Home RMX (Ft. Valentina Chua)

My favorite ShiGGaShay tweets

Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not shorten. Happiness never decreases when shared. /via @ShiGGaShay 439 days ago

Remember to have fun with whatever you're doing right now. No matter how many times you do it again, it will not be the same as the first. /via @ShiGGaShay 496 days ago

Think of giving not as a duty but as a privilege. /via @ShiGGaShay 509 days ago

Outstanding people have great mentors /via @ShiGGaShay 511 days ago

YO ShiGGaShay!!!

Jus' wanna wish you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY fulla happiness!! ★ with lots of surprises hoppin' your way! x

Cheers To The Fabulous Birthday

2011-09-07T18:03:00.000+08:00

Back from a whole bunch of celebrations, was so caught in the moment that I kinda neglected this space. I thought I would take this time to remember and share the special moments during my birthday this year here. Before I forget, I ended my 24th (tried so hard to not mention my age!) year, by playing basketball with Enoch and his friends at SP. Not as bad as I thought it would be, in fact, it was fun and at least I didn't have the ball running after me. I was overwhelmed by the number of greetings and the people who will wish me. It really makes your day when you were looking forward to someone's wish or thought of that special someone and he/she places a note or sends you a text. (of course I really love the people who personally text!! It makes it a lot more special, when receiving private things like these are sucha rarity. Nobody writes cards these days uh?! Not true, my brother received tons of cards. I'm jelly!!!

Anyhow, joining me for a movie for the second year! My birthday "movie kahiks" --- Yu Ting and Yong Sheng bought me tickets to a movie that I wanted to watch badly! "Your New Daughter" --- it was a thriller but was giving us the thrill we needed, with probably the most lamest ending ever. It reminded me of "Left 4 Dead". Apparently, that zombie was the new daughter. Opps. The most epic thing that happened other than the movie was the fact that we didn't take any photos together. :( But I really wanna say a big thank you to both of you, for accompanying me for this movie and your friendship. Really appreciate it!!!A little did I know that I was set up for a surprise by Trena and Sarah. Trena was directing me to Cotton On at 313 and a group of familiar faces were hiding behind Ryan Hong. Gosh!!! I was so shocked that I forgot that was on the phone with Trena. Although I don't really fancy surprises, I'm a person who likes to know what is happening next, I admit that it was really a pleasant surprise that I could have.

I love cakes from Bread Talk.

The CG mates that came to give me a SURPRISE!!! They bought for me a purple tee from Fourskin!! yay!!!
After roaming around with our hungry stomachs, we finally decided to have dinner at Botak Jones. Yummy!!! (btw, that's Gideon.)
The "Meet-Up Gang" also got Cedric and I some gifts from Muji!!! (and it fits!!! --- really dislike receiving gifts that are oversized or too small to fit.) yay! New boxers to wear!!!
Aunty Rose gave Cedric and I + a few other family members a treat at Thai Express. Truly blessed.

The most unique gift was a TALLY COUNTER from Aaron Low. He told me to use it daily to declare the promises of God over my life. He also told me that he rushed down just before our supper meet-up to get this for me. Super touched. Thank you so much for the Beancurd, Soyabean drink, Fritters Dough and the yummylious tofu-fries.

Diana saved the day with her hand-made card!!! x (I love receiving hand-made stuff, even if it is just a scribble/doodle with your name on it!)

I would like to end this post by saying a big thank you to everyone who wrote me messages on my Facebook wall, on my BBM, Whatsapp, text and even called me to wish me a happy birthday. Thank you for all the gifts and treats + meet-ups!! It wasn't like that one year ago, so I feel that I've finally made it through the lonely, to the other side...and I mean it when I say I love you guys... from the bottom of my heart!!! (phew!!!...this is so much easier than telling it in front of so many people.)
Muacks! many, many!! x

Fly

2011-09-05T19:23:00.001+08:00

Fly by Nicki Minaj ft. Rihanna

“…How you get so fly? From not being afraid to fall out the sky…”

—from Beach Chair, Kingdom Come --- JayZ

Failure is underrated. To not try is worse than failing. x

Photo courtesy: Alan Tay

Hold On

2011-08-22T17:18:00.004+08:00

Hold On by Wilson Philips

"Don't be discouraged by whatever you may be dealing with today for it is in the desert that the dew falls freshest & the air is purest!"

p/s: Thank you Christina for the awesome photo!

The Istana

2011-08-19T13:18:00.006+08:00

The weekend before National Day, The Istana was opened to the public and believe it or not it was my first visit. in my 20+ years of existence. Greeted with a stretch of greenery seemed endless as we walking under the sunny weather towards the museum. I was wondering where did the cows disappeared to?! Just kidding. It was like a mini-Botanical Gardens in there. Being 'tourist' for that day, we even took photos with the people that were on duty that day. The girls were choosing which guy is more handsome to take a photo with. Felt a little awkward when I casually stood beside someone in uniform, but did it for the sake of fun anyways!! I'm sure they knew we were Singaporeans!

^ Photo courtesy: Sarah Ng

FB profile picture worthy.

^ Photo courtesy: Sarah Ng

Hip-rotation!!! 1.2.3.4...5.2.3.4!!

Touching my toes...

The "handsome guy" according to Vannesa!

While some of them paid to check out the museum, I was chilling out with the rest of them at the fountain area. Legs were already feeling like jelly. Imagine those who work there everyday?! gosh!!! Those who went into the museum, had the opportunity, to meet President S.R. Nathan and even shook hands with him. Shoulda been there uh?! But nevertheless, it was an enjoyable experience for me.

Terrified

2011-08-15T20:18:00.004+08:00

Katharine McPhee - Terrified ft. Zachary Levi

Something to ponder: When was the last time you noticed the sound of your own breathing?

p/s: Thanks to Christina for the beatiful snapshot.

Festival Of Praise 2011: The Pursuit Of His Presence

2011-08-10T21:45:00.003+08:00

The songs that we sang during Festival Of Praise 2011 still rings in my head. Gosh! I really do miss the FOP Choir. It was awesome joining people from other churches and denominations to sing and dance before thousands at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. 250 strong choir!!!If you don't already know, the Festival of Praise was started back in 1986, after a trip to the land of Israel during the Feast of Tabernacles. Rev. Dr. Cannon James came back to Singapore with a dream to launch a similar event in Singapore. Since then, the FOP has been going on successfully gathering believers in one place to worship Jesus and pray for Singapore for the past 25 years.I was born during the time when FOP started and I also remember going there as a kid. Now, I can tell the future generations that I was part of the first FOP choir in 2011. What a privilege and honor!

Just a few minutes before the event started, I managed to snap some photos with....

//DAY 1

E Z E K I E L
S H A R O N
M A R Y (She had to wear the nerdy specs!!)
Check out my H A I R!!!
KENG MOH [and Nicholas photo bombing!!!]
+++ NICHOLAS + ME + KENG MOH +++

The first night // view from where the choir was seated.
The dinner gang. We had our dinners together during practices.

D E V O N A + C H A R M A I N E
//DAY 2
REV. DR. CANON J A M E S W O N GThe Man who founded the Festival of Praise, Singapore.
Dinner for the second night. HOT DOGS!!!

R E V. J O N A T H A N S U P P A Y A The MC of Day 2 and the one who led us in worship in Tamil for the second year!!I dream to lead people in worship just like him in Tamil someday.
ANNE SUAThe FOP Choir ConductorEvery session was very encouraging and made me look forward to upcoming practices.

THOMAS + ENOCHThe awesome guys I met at F O P choir!! They can be my dancers, when I lead song in Tamil in the future!! You should have seen them dance!!!

SEXY ENOOOCCCH!!! x
Photo courtesy :SharonLONG TIME FRIENDS a.k.a FOP GANG
Supper at Bishan. By now you will know I love Chicken chop and anything to do with chicken. [as long as they are cooked and taste good.]
Photo courtesy :Sharon
I had a time of my life!! I still remember the prayer that Andy prayed for me and one of the practices. He saw a vision of the candle and said that I am that candle that shines in the dark. Let your light shine upon me. John Bevere also preached about Stephen in the bible and I felt a tugging in my heart that night!! I'm so grateful and blessed to have made new friendships and shared many happy moments with everyone. Much love.
Missing the Festival of Praise already!!!

Ready Set Glow

2011-08-05T13:30:00.003+08:00

The BBQ fever is everywhere and last Friday it was my turn with my friends. Honestly, I didn't expect anyone else to be BBQ-ing on the same day as us but a few minutes before my Mum went to help me get the pit, someone else from the same block got my favorite pit by the road side. But then again, I'm thankful that we got a pit near to my house. Couldn't imagine it elsewhere, carrying all stuff from one end of the world to another. It was a awesome turn-out of people, with lots of new faces around. I kinda enjoy the feeling of having a lot of young people around me.

It took a while for the fire to get started. Really, appreciate those who had to sweat it out to get the fire going. I think the hotdogs and crab-sticks were all in our stomachs before we even had a bite of barbecued chicken.

You can see how hungry we were....

This is Q I X U attacking the chicken wing!!!

All the happy faces.... eagerly waiting for more chicken!!! *growling stomaches*

We were all supposed to come dressed in our colorful gears x G L O W I N G IN THE DARK

Long time friend, Y O N G --- S H E N G

--- Y V O N N E ---

GET READY FOR SOME "CHEEKY MONKEY" ACTION!!!

Ain't it pretty obvious who is the monkey here?!

More monkey business!!!

It's uncontrollable and contagious as well! :x

Q I X U's gift to Ryan Sek // ...and everyone took their share!!!

What a enjoyable day. Love the awesome company. Definitely, looking forward to many more happy moments with everyone for you.

Yay! We made it to friday. Have an awesome weekend y'all!!!

Sensodyne Repair and Protect [Part 2]

2011-08-03T17:34:00.003+08:00

Advertorial

Harrow again!!! I'm now officially on the Sensodyne bandwagon!!! :)

I don't know if you guys read the Sensodyne Repair and Protect [Part1]. If you didn't you should read that before you continue reading the rest of this post.

M I Y O M O M O + S T E P H E N 7

Just as I promised you, in the last post, I took the chill test for the second time. Guess what??? The results were positive. Sensodyne Repair and Protect really works for me!!! Remember the last time, I shared how I had sudden episodes of sharp pain when eating ice-cream?!

When I was first introduced to Sensodyne Repair and Protect, I had my initial doubts on whether this product will actually work for me but I gave it a shot and the results are amazing!!!

After using Sensodyne Repair and Protect twice daily for 7 days, I don't feel any pain at all!!! From a rating of 4 during the last time, now it is 0. Amazing or what?!

On Monday, I had ice-cream with my friend when we were chilling out. The pain I used to feel all this while wasn't there. All the discipline put into using Sensodyne Repair and Protect twice daily has paid off.

A zillion thanks to GlaxoSmithKline, we had more goodies to bring home this time. Much Love!!!

The bloggers posing with Sensodyne and Protect after trying it for 7 days. The rest of them also had good stuff to share after they took the chill test for the second time. You bet yourself!!! I'm sure it will work for you as well!

Amanda from Nuffnang was there too!!! Her last G+ gathering!! D:

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R A C H E L + ME

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B E N V O D A + M I Y O M O M O + S T E P H E N 7

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p/s: Thank you to Christina Chung for the awesome "model" shots.

Disclaimer: All opinions, views and content expressed herein are entirely mine and GSK has no control or input in the content. A product sample of Sensodyne Repair & Protect was provided to me but I am not otherwise compensated by GSK.

Make You Feel My Love

2011-08-01T21:01:00.002+08:00

Make You Feel My Love by Adele

It's August!! My birthday month. Don't know how to feel about it? Probably mixed emotions. I don't know if I should be feeling excited about it. Grateful that I made it this far. But the future seems scary, sometimes. Festival of Praise practice was awesome. I love the relaxed atmosphere for practice, probably because of the lack of time, but I enjoy the songs without feeling stressed if I forget certain parts. During the Chinese songs, it was funny when a friend said tamil words that sounds similar to the han yu pin yin!! The only correct words I could sing was ha-le-lu-ya and yesu-wo-ai-ni!!! Hilarious!!!

Start afresh this month. Start each day with gratitude. My brightest days are still up ahead of me! I believe. x

Sensodyne Repair and Protect

2011-07-29T08:00:00.009+08:00

Advertorial

Harrow!!! You should be wondering why am I so happy carrying that blue box around...

... you should read on to find out more!!!

Last Saturday, a bunch of bloggers, including myself, were invited by GlaxoSmithKline to try out Sensodyne's new REPAIR AND PROTECT toothpaste.

Look at all the good looking bloggers attentively listening to the introduction to Sensodyne Repair and Protect.

I'm sure many of you suffer from occasional twinges or episodes of sudden, short, sharp pain with hot or cold, sweet or sour food, or even when you brush. Yes? [I suffer from occasional twinges when I take a cold drink or have ice-cream.]

This is a sign your teeth may have vulnerable areas of exposed dentine, cause of sensitivity. According to a recent survey, more than half the population here [in Singapore] suffer from tooth sensitivity.

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Sensodyne Repair and Protect making headlines on NEWS5.

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While the rest of the bloggers were busy enjoying yummy food...

I was also busy with the tooth sensitivity test. I was given some ice-cream and coffee. When I drank a sip of coffee, nothing happened. But when I took a mouthful of ice-cream, I felt a short sharp pain, just like what I expected. :(

After that, I had a short dental check up where the dentist advised me on how to take care of my teeth.

Ahhh....

Beautiful art... *okay back to track!!!*

Presenting to you the Sensodyne bloggers!!!

Inside the box...
Two tubes of Sensodyne Repair and Protect toothpaste and a toothbrush.

I've already started using Sensodyne Repair and Protect twice everyday!! I know it is working because I feel a gentle warming sensation when I brush. The fresh minty taste leaves my mouth feeling clean and refreshed.

And this is what happens when the bloggers gather together!!!

* P H O T O F R E N Z Y!!!! *

I'd will be going for another teeth sensitivity test again this saturday and you bet yourself, that I will NOT EXPERIENCE the sudden + short pain while I have a mouthful of ice-cream.

Till my next blog post.... see ya!! x

Disclaimer: All opinions, views and content expressed herein are entirely mine and GSK has no control or input in the content. A product sample of Sensodyne Repair & Protect was provided to me but I am not otherwise compensated by GSK.

p/s: Special thanks to Christina Chung for the beautiful photos.

Emerge 2011: Feel The Heartbeat

2011-07-28T14:53:00.000+08:00

E m e r g e --- is back to live after a 5 year long hiatus! I was so excited to be part of it two weeks ago, singing in the choir. I still have vivid memories of the singers from the LOUD CAMP BAND!! They were super awesome, vibrant and full of energy that I got addicted to the videos. Just couldn't stop replaying 'em over and over again. I really hope that they can lead us in worship again. *fingers crossed*

I thought the CITY NOOSE spoof was a good attempt and was engaging. Even though I watched it online, it didn't fail it making me laugh so hard. I'm sure everyone who came, went home blessed despite the humorous nature of the performance.

There was also a story about this girl who was so shy that she needed her friends to switch off the lights, so she can sing! But now she was telling her life story in front of thousands. WOW! What a transformation. Tears flowed down my cheeks, they are just so inspiring and full of hope.

Link: http://youtu.be/WLbd-Cmpl3g?t=40s

Botak Jones --- I mixed up my orders with Sarah's! Gosh!!! I feel so bad. But she was so kind and she had what I ordered. My apologies.

I am psyched for tomorrow's BBQ. But for now, it is back to my to-do list and get the things done before the crazy weekend arrives.

I won't let you continue your day without letting you know that I LOVE YOU! Thank you for supporting/reading this little blog. x

Rehab

2011-07-25T16:17:00.004+08:00

Rehab by Amy Winehouse

A tribute to Amy Winehouse who passed away recently. Rest In Peace x
You can read a thoughtful message by Russell Brand here.

In other news, I was so happy to be part of the Festival of Praise 2011 Choir Practice yesterday. It was so inspiring to hear the story of Andrew and how this idea of the first ever FOP choir came about. Feels exciting! I only could imagine years down the road, where I could brag/inspire some other people, telling them how I was part of the very first Festival of Praise choir!!! Exciting times ahead!

Make memories and count your blessings...

How Many Turnips

2011-07-20T16:50:00.005+08:00

It all started as an impromptu discussion and probably the first time for the many of us to be cooking up something in the kitchen. Then came a surprise, from Ryan. Huge-ass-mutated prawns... which by the way were given to him when he was there prawning. Not too bad, he also caught like seven prawns and wanted Jannah's mum to help cook 'em up! Oh yeah... my right hand was shaking after shredding seven turnips. So much of work!! Phew!

I don't know how the professionals do it so neatly without spilling anything! Most of us had our popiah fillings falling off the wrap!!
Alright, place a cup or something underneath your mouth to prevent yourself from drooling!

M U T A T E D PRAWNS

Now they look like some giant worms!! [Somehow they look good uncooked!]

My HARDWORK --- the seven turnips

yummeh!!!

COOL STORY BRO.

My Popiah! Thankfully, no one took of me eating!!!

We ended the day off by celebrating Reagan's 15th birthday!! Wonder what was his wish?
To many more cracking of eggs.

Don't Rain On My Parade

2011-07-18T17:33:00.003+08:00

Don't Rain On My Parade by Barbra Streisand

Ain't going anywhere, standing strong! x
Sometimes you need to give people, "the hand" and say I know who I am!!!
If I get my identity from the world, I will NEVER measure up! The world is wrong!!!
Square my shoulders up, hold my head up high!!! x

Something BIG is coming your way...

Have a awesome week ahead!!!

Catch My Heart

2011-07-15T14:41:00.005+08:00

Accompanied Aaron to his Prize presentation at MICA. He was surprised that out of the many entries he submitted the photo above got him a Merit award. I jokingly said that if there was a upcoming competition I should take part in it! Aaron mentioned that he is indebted to his cellgroup mates for helping him out with his photographs [for all the photographs that got him an award]. "Congratulations bro!!!" It is interesting how great friendships can make your dreams alive and true!

Anyhow, I came across Tennyson's famous line, yesterday night and thought it goes well with the photo.

"Tis better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all."

Liberate L O V E

Toast With Love

2011-07-12T20:08:00.002+08:00

Advertorial

Been ages since I joined the Glitterati+ peeps in their events and was excited for the fact that I was able to join them last Friday at Toast Box. It was a little awkward at first, since I did not know any of them present, but it didn't take long to feel at right at home. It was a pleasant surprise to have a long time friend, Wendy to join in the fun a little while later.

I got to admit that it was my first time having something from Toast Box and I really wouldn't mind going sometime soon for chill-out sessions with friends.

First up, we had Hebi Hiam Thick Toast which I had a little bit of difficulty getting a slice to my plate with a toothpick. Kind of a blonde moment, when one of the Nuffies suggested me to use two toothpicks instead of one. If you crave for spicy stuff, this toast if for you.

Interesting fact: The Hebi Hiam Thick Toast is cut into 3 parts (whereas the rest is cut into 6 parts) to hold the fillings from falling easily.

There were two NEW drinks to choose from and without any hesitation I chose Mango Aloe Vera since I'm a mango lover! I didn't get to try the other drink but don't worry by the end of this post you will get to know the other NEW drink in their menu. The velvety concoction of mango puree, fresh milk and ice, topped with chunky cubes of Mango and Aloe Vera is to chill out with your friends on a hot day!! (Which is like almost every other day?) It is definitely worth a try!!

If you are fan of Bread Talk's Pork Floss, here is good news for you! Toast Box has their very own Pork Floss Thick Toast! It seems to be a good olde favorite among the bloggers present.

The Tom Yum Garlic Thick Toast has the classic garlic toast taste and a burst of Tom Yum and spicy flavors when it is in your mouth. It is prepared with their special Tom Yum paste + fresh chopped garlic, chilli and spring onion and spread across a grilled thick toast.

The Otah Thick Toast is specially grilled with banana leaf. Some of us suggested to the manager that in the near future, the should serve a thicker portion of the otah. It taste good but I feel the amount of Otah didn't do justice to the name. I hope they would make improvements on this dish.

My favourite dish --- The Butter Milk Thick Toast is a generous blend of butter and fresh milk is spread on the bread and then lightly toasted to fragrant perfection! A MUST TRY!!! It is only $1.80 for a toast.

Peanut Butter Ice Cream Thick Toast --- This dessert has a wonderfully creamy texture and reveals crunchy bits of caramelised peanuts in every bite. The toast is finished off with grated peanuts and whipped cream.

Kopi Ice Cream Thick Toast --- Infused with Toast Box’s signature Nanyang Kopi, this luscious ice cream has a delightful bitter-sweet flavour. This dessert is topped with whipped cream and roasted slivers of almonds.

Kaya Ice Cream Thick Toast --- Its smooth, velvety texture is ideal as a sweet treat. Three generous scoops of ice cream rest on top of a thick toast and a sprinkling of red beans and macha powder add a nice touch. Toast Box's famous Hainanese kaya is the quintessential ingredient in this dessert.

You can choose the three different toppings in one toast, to enjoy the different flavours at one go. I shared the desert with Wendy thinking that we won't be able to finish the dessert but we couldn't help but ask for another Ice Cream Thick Toast, this time round with only our favorites in it.

Wendy's favourite : Kaya Ice Cream

My favourite: Kopi Ice Cream

I like the fact that the names are very singaporean. In my opinion, the peanut butter ice cream tasted like putting peanut butter in your mouth?! I'm sure the peanut butter fanatics would enjoy it!

Ice Cream toast sprinkled with red beans!!! Yummy!

10 lucky bloggers!!!

Before I forget, the other NEW drink is Pepsi Calamansi. I've yet to try it and feel the addictive tangy fizz of Pepsi and calamansi juice, topped with slices of kumquat.

From 1-31 July 2011, Toast Box will be donating $0.10 to a charity organisation [Abilities Beyond Limitations & Expectations] for every first 4 new products sold.

To celebrate the Singapore Food Festival, Toast Box is having a promotional offer:

· Butter Milk Thick Toast + Hot Kopi or Teh at $3.00 (U.P. $3.40)

· Tom Yum Garlic Thick Toast + Pepsi Calamansi at $3.80 (U.P. $4.30)

· Tom Yum Garlic Thick Toast + Mango Aloe Vera at $4.00 (U.P. $4.60)

· Mango Aloe Vera + Pepsi Calamansi at $4.80 (U.P. $5.30)

Terms & Conditions: - Valid from 8 - 31 July 2011 - Not applicable with other promotions, discounts, vouchers and privileges

Since you have read this blog post until here, you get a little reward from Toast Box! yay!!

Click on the image and print!!!

**Don't forget to check out Toast Box's website too!** --- http://www.breadtalk.com/toastbox/

Make sure to try these toasts and drinks out! Have an enjoyable week ahead! X

What Faith Can Do

2011-07-11T15:03:00.003+08:00

What Faith Can Do by KutlessRock

"Silent prayers get answered
Broken hearts become brand new
That's what faith can do
That's what faith can do!
Even if you fall sometimes
You will have the strength to rise"

An inspirational song to kick-start your week...
Make sure you eat an ice-cream from the bottom this week!!

p/s: I had a dream that someone in my extended family was murdered and their body was locked in a metal cupboard! Gosh! Reminded me of "The Lovely Bones" novel!! Been having weird dreams like these lately! Anyhow....

Keep the Faith + Stay Blessed + Have Fun

In A Dress

2011-07-07T22:58:00.004+08:00

One of the Sundays where I would be dying to crash into bed after long day. But this time round, I guess my stamina, sort of, improved! One of the exciting stuff that happened that day was to see a friend in a dress. A very rare thing from her. I guess the people at level 4 wouldda known her by name from all the yelling and chanting of her name!!

Whoever said that Transformers 3 was boring... how can you tell me sucha lie?! I really enjoyed the movie!!

The last time I went jogging was a week ago and I ended up with a fever that night! Now that I've recovered from my fever, I have the urge to go for jogging again.

It's Friday....

Photo courtesy: Sarah Ng

Price Tag

2011-07-04T15:42:00.003+08:00

Oh gosh, I got Price Tag by Jessie J stuck on my head and it's probably because of these people who took part in Emerge: Your Best Shot! I thought I would share the joy with you guys! Three videos to mess around with and celebrate Youth Day!!!

Jessie J - Price Tag ft. B.o.B.

Pretty excited to see who will be in the Top 15 for Your Best Shot! I can already feel the excitement for Emerge!

You are only a Youth once... so live your passion and make the world dance!

Price Tag [Cover] by Vicki & Jordan

Price Tag / Billionaire [Cover] by Neil Christopher Naval Amante

E488's rendition of Jessie J's Price Tag

Once again,
Happy Youth Day --- Have a fun week ahead!!!

R3 Aftermath

2011-07-01T17:14:00.007+08:00

It was so exciting that I forgot about my camera and only got a few photos when everyone was zombie-fied! It was Day3 and we were heading home after the camp when Ben convinced me to have breakfast together with everyone at McDonalds. So that is how the rest of the north peeps also ended up having Macs. For me it was the second time, in the same morning!!! Oh well, was too exhausted to think where to eat!!

So grateful for all the young people in my life! When you go to a fast food restaurant, they don't even ask for your ID and just charge you "student price"! How awesome is that! Not only that, it was very fun to be with everyone! Love all the energy and the excitement that I had for all the three days. It was definitely a great honour to have met so many wonderful people who share the same heart and passion!!!

The cheers, team-mates, Changi Ferry Point 3, Jumpin Up, Dancing, Worship, Presence of God!!! #awesomesauce

It felt weird to wake up alone in my room after the camp! Missing the fun times!! x

Hold It Against Me

2011-06-27T21:58:00.003+08:00

Britney Spears/Hold It Against Me by Sam Tsui

Just got back from youth camp not long ago. Feeling ill but I absolutely enjoyed the camp and have no regrets going for it. Gosh! I hope I recover very soon, I hate this sick feeling! Looking back, I'm so grateful for all the friendships made, God encounters and all the fun!! It felt weird coming back to my own bedroom waking up alone!! Will update about the camp in detail soon!

Till then...

Have fun!!

To The Ends Of The Earth

2011-06-20T22:55:00.003+08:00

To The Ends Of The Earth by Hillsongs

Packing my stuff for Camp R3, hoping not to forget anything essential. Can't help but keep playing this song over and over again after having a mini-worship hangout at blogtv. Kinda sets me on the mood for youth camp tomorrow.

I will be away from home for the next three days!!

yep... so in the meantime, remember to have fun! x

Love What Happened Here

2011-06-13T18:43:00.004+08:00

Love What Happened Here by James Blake

"Even the darkness will not be dark to you;
the night will shine like the day,
for darkness is as light to you."
Psalm 139:12 [NIV]

Happy Monday y'all. X

Photo courtesy:comecatchus

Golden Words

2011-06-09T16:49:00.005+08:00

Remember the days when I used to exchange my autograph books with my friends and do my doodles on it!! Feels funny looking back at it now! I definitely had a good laugh at some of them. Journey with me to the good old days where we recognized people's handwritings. That being said, my handwriting has changed dramatically.

Here is what my friends wrote to me...

Birds fly high,

Hard to catch.

Friends like you,

Hard to forget.

You are a toad

Surrounded by water

No one can enter

except your lover.

Roses are red

Violets are blue

They are sweet

and so are you

Stephen's mother in the kitchen

backing Pandan cake.

And Stephen in the toilet making

Chocolate cake.

Pass the oceans

Pass the sea

Pass your exams

Peacefully.

I have a pen,

My pen is blue.

I have a friend,

My friend is you.

Go to east, Sail to the east,

Go to west, Sail to the west,

Do your best, Sail to your girl,

In your test. You love best!

Police man, Police man,

Stop your duty,

Here comes Stephen the king of beauty!

Remember M

Remember E

Join them together

Remember ME!!

Drink hot coffee

Drink hot tea

Burn your lips

and remember ME!

Birds fly high,

Hard to catch,

Friends like you,

Hard to forget!

Tall man ruined the town,

Short man ruined the city,

I ruined your book

by writing this upside down!!

Play hard,

Work hard,

That's the way to be smart!

I am a dollar

You are a cent

Dollar and cent

are all friends.

April fool go to school

Say to your teacher she is a fool

If she scold you

Never mind!

Take your school bag

Say goodbye!!

Hope you had a sweet nostalgia reading these poems.

A million thanks :)

Everybody

2011-06-06T19:44:00.004+08:00

Ingrid Michaelson - Everybody

"Happy is the heart that still feels pain. Darkness drains and light will come again. Swing open up your chest and let it in. Just let the love, love, love begin."

Put your heads up high, keep the faith and walk with love!

Photo courtesy: John Tay

Self Made Card : Under The Sea

2011-06-04T23:10:00.004+08:00

About two weeks ago, Aaron posted on his twitter, calling out people who were interested in playing a game. This game is about making a card for each other. The only rule of this game was that it is supposed to be self-made!!

So I took out my colored papers and black pen and started designing. I saw a video animation about childhood dreams and was inspired to draw the submarine. Then ideas started flowing creatively ever after...

After I drew the mermaid, I was very tempted to keep the drawing to myself. The fishes + jelly fishes to keep the mermaid company. I began to think about other stories that I have heard as a child, that has something to do with the sea.

TADAH!!! That was how this big fish came alive!!! Make a guess what story is this big fish from?

Yeah!!! J O N A H!!! After cutting all the drawings, it was time to stick them on the card.

The outside of the card!! [I didn't have time to do a good job on this one.]

A personal message on the inside of a card. And what you see below, is what Aaron got for me!!! Wow!! It was something I never imagined!! It is supposed to be card out and be crafted into a robot. Very impressed at the fact that it is a personalized robot too!!

An awesome picture of the both of us!!! --- (Photo courtesy: Aaron Low)

Many more self made cards to come!!!

Unwritten

2011-05-30T18:28:00.005+08:00

Unwritten by Natasha Bedingfield

Follow your heart and live your life to the fullest!!! NO ONE ELSE CAN DO IT LIKE YOU DO!!

p.s: I hope those who just had their Mother Tongue O'level paper earlier on today, are doing good!!! Take the load off your shoulders!!! Chill!!!

Just remember: You got what it takes!!!

Glorious week ahead!!!

Quite A Jogging Experience

2011-05-26T22:39:00.006+08:00

Yesterday, after three months of not exercising, I was back jogging again. Unlike me, it was almost a year since Anthony has jogged. So it was quite an experience for the both of us to be back in action at Bishan Stadium.

After finishing five rounds, around the track, we took a little break before we proceeded to run one huge round surrounding the stadium. I will just admit that I was just blindly following Anthony's directions to get to the finishing point. Yes, I have never done this route before so I wholly trusted the person who was enthusiastic about this whole idea! It was only half way during the run that I came to know that it was Anthony's first time jogging in this particular route. [He has only been around the stadium in a car!!!]

*HOLD YOUR BREATHE*

Want to know where we ended up?

We came to a dead end!! If I'm not wrong, we were along the CTE Expressway!!! In a situation like this, one could only think of heading back the same way we came.

It was only when we reached the stadium that it dawned to us, about the closing time of the stadium. Since we left our belongings in the locker, we didn't have a watch with us to tell the time. [Alright, I had a device which could tell the time but apparently it doesn't tell the accurate timing.]

As much as we wished that at least one gate in the stadium was opened, it didn't come true!! It was locked with very little human traffic. Thankfully, there was a Bishan Sports Hall Staff that we came across(an Indian Chick). She was kind enough to contact the person who holds the keys to the stadium!!!

I guess that it was not the first time such a thing has happened from the way the man responded. He was calm about the situation and even told us that many people have the misconception that the stadium closes at the same time as the gym.

If not for the staff and the man with the keys, I think I wouldn't have ended yesterday on a high note. So now we know that Bishan Stadium closes at Eight-thirty!

It was 2 hours and 10 minutes after I tweeted before my blackberry was left in the locker!!! WOAH!!! I can't believe we walked more than a hour back to the stadium!!

It was a good thing that we can communicate with the staff in English!

PHEW!!! What a day!!!!

Nonetheless, I'm glad to be back jogging again!!! :)

Put Your Records On

2011-05-23T20:52:00.003+08:00

Put Your Records On by Corinne Bailey Rae

"Maybe sometimes, we feel afraid, but it's alright"
Go ahead! Let your hair down --- Enjoy yourself by doing whatever you feel like doing and no matter what they say... Nothing's gonna keep us down!!

Happy Monday y'all!!

Sentosa Under The Sun

2011-05-18T23:27:00.007+08:00

It didn't feel like a Sunday for me. It was as those I was on a short getaway. I'm sure it was for many of those who were there. One thing is for sure, the humid weather made us appreciate water more. I quenched my thirst by having watermelon the tribal way. Trust me!!! It was heavenly, although it was gross after some time. I guess I had an overdose of marshmallows!! Way too much!

My oh my!!! I had a happy day!!!

/ T E A M 7

Something to ponder:

Beautiful things out of dust!!!
Just like you and me...

Today My Life Begins

2011-05-16T18:05:00.003+08:00

Bruno Mars - Today My Life Begins

"Leave Yesterday where it is..."
"Break these chains that bind me..."

Striding forward, counting my blessings!!

Bowlin Rowlin

2011-05-14T12:16:00.003+08:00

Bowling with these awesome four guys on Thursday!!! I got 1 dollar off every game because the cashier thought I was a student. Yippee!!! I made a girl smile from ear to ear after she took a photo for us with a "Thank you". The little things that make your day.

And the winner is... [do your math!]

[ N i g h t m a * r e

This morning, I woke up from a nightmare with a extreme burning sensation all over my body. I was in a tour bus with two of my childhood friends (Jeyaraj -- guy and a Shalani -- girl). A random guy (someone I don't know) came and made a scene that broke out into a fight. Out of a sudden, there were medics carrying the stretcher from the multi-storey carpark. The girl was murdered. Quite a nightmare!!!

Whatever that means...

Have a great weekend ahead!!

Once A Shepherd Boy

2011-05-11T21:59:00.005+08:00

A old picture from my childhood. This was me when I was still a kid. Yeah! The good old Kindergarten days. "Sunday School" was something I always looked forward to during the weekends. The bus rides, the sing-a-long sessions, craft/coloring and other fun filled activities are stuff that I enjoyed while growing up. That supposed to be me, being a shepherd boy, for a Christmas Drama. Wow!!! Time flies!

Have some fun guessing which one is Cedric and Stephen. ;)

Photo courtesy of Janet Andrew

Live High

2011-05-09T11:34:00.005+08:00

Live High by Jason Mraz

Life doesn't get any better, only my perception of it does. Gonna live for today, instead of worrying about my yesterdays or for my tomorrows. When I fill my mind with happy thoughts, I'll have a better day. The opposite is also true. I am gonna live today with a made up mind -- to live high, live mighty and live righteously. Who's with me?!

Have a happy day!!!

Thank you, Esther Tay for the beautiful photos.

Recovered Memories From Friendster

2011-05-05T19:15:00.003+08:00

I read from somewhere that Friendster is gonna be shutting down their services completely and I wanted to save all the photos that used to be my my profile before they completely get lost. Derp... Growing up in the days where Friendster was the "IN" thing, writing testimonials on our friends profiles. [I was inspired by Kate's 30 things to come up with this post.] Alright, let's have fun with good memories from my "Friendster" days.

1 / A picture of my first church service with W212 (SOT Graduation 2007):

2 / A picture of my shadow. Visit to Kampong Ayer or Water Village in Brunei:

3 / A picture of me sitting on a chopper when I was in Brunei:

4 / A picture of me at a random eatery, also during NS in Brunei:

5 / A picture of me at some mountainous area, also in Brunei:

6 / A picture of someone in my extended family :

7 / A picture of me with the guy who could do crazy stuff with his arms:

8 / A picture of me at Brunei's Waterfall :

9 / With Radio DJ Daniel Ong at 8 Days Singapore Idol Party :

10 / A picture of my twin brother :

11 / My 18th Birthday :

12 / With Radio DJ Jean Danker at 8 Days Singapore Idol Party:

13 / A picture of me with a long time friend:

14 / A picture of me with my favorite green jacket:

15 / A picture of me when I had straight hair:

16 / A picture of an awesome office mate:

17 / A picture of me that feels out of this world:

18 / A picture of me and a BMT mate in the Tekong Ferry on our POP:

19-20 (L-R) / A picture of me that is overly exposed // A picture of me in High School :

21 / A picture of me during a special service in City Harvest (when we newly moved into Sigapore Expo):

22 / A picture of me after my haircut at Pointers (elephant memory eh?):

23 / A (sexy) picture of me when my room was blue :

Hope you had a good laugh at my pictures!! Good day!!!

Revelation Song

2011-05-02T22:38:00.007+08:00

Revelation Song by Kari Jobe

How goes it, guys? I thought of sharing with you guys some good music every monday from now on. So here we go, the first ever Monday Melody post!!! Yay!!

Heard the "Revelation Song" at church yesterday and I'm amazed at how the lyrics are cleverly written. Yet still, it is a song that gets you lost in worship.

I fell in love with this verse...

"Clothed in rainbows, of living color
Flashes of lighting, rolls of thunder
Blessing and honor, strength and
Glory and power be
To You the Only Wise King"

Oh, ain't it a beautiful song?!

Sharon's 21st at ZOUK

2011-04-13T17:42:00.004+08:00

It was my idea to have dinner together with Sharon at Botak Jones (partly to satisfy my cravings) and to make up for the lack of meet-ups during Feburary. Okay, not funny, I know.
Anyhow, it's good to record my thoughts on this blog once again, after a little hiatus. Sometimes, it is good to take a break from the routine. Probably also because my photos were stuck in my friend’s camera and recently I rarely snap photos when I’m out!!

Alright, I should capture more interesting stuff to keep this blog alive. I will!!!

Waiting to feed my giant appetite!

Sharon didn’t let me eat and forced me to pose for the photo.

We were super energetic that day. We traveled from Orchard and ended up at City Hall. Alright, my fault for thinking that City Hall Mrt was nearer to ZOUK. FAIL!!!

Yeah! It was a spontaneous decision between us to go to Z O U K!!! :)
(as part of her 21st birthday celebration)

While Sharon was getting out of the bus, some dude stepped on her dress!! I guess, it was the guy’s nightmare when that happened but Sharon handled it in a calm way. (Tell me how you do it like a pro? LOL)

It was quite an experience chilling out at Wine Bar, considering it was my first time after a long haul from clubbing + any nightlife sorta thing. There is a first for everything and I shall admit that I found it weird to drink before hitting the dance floor.

Started out with Sour Plum flavored vodka infused shots and ended with Flaming Lamborgini!! This is one drink that is really on fire while you drink through a straw!

Mambo Jumbo //

Just you and me / until the end of time / Oh oh

I know / I can see those. . . .

Oh oh square rooms

I guess during this time, Sharon dropped one of her earrings and one friendly guy actually saw on the ground and picked it up and gave it to her. That guy must really have super duper bionic eyes!! But that earring didn’t stay with her for that long… she dropped it somewhere else in the dark. Thank goodness our mobile phones are safe with us!!!

I guess both of us are Phuture party people eh?

Photo credits: Sharon

ShiGGaShay At Esplanade

2011-03-16T20:02:00.005+08:00

Many Sundays ago, I was at ShiGGaShay’s performance over at the Esplanade’s Waterfront together with Emil and Cedric.

But before we actually went over to Esplanade, we planned to meet at an earlier timing for dinner to satisfy our appetites at Long John Silver’s.

My natural reaction upon reaching the eatery was to look out for Emil, assuming he would have reached and would be waiting for us since he was already in Marina Square much earlier than us.

While waiting at the entrance, I was aware that there were a group of people whose eyes were on Cedric and I but didn’t give much thought to it as it usually happens to the both of us when we are out together. With all this happening, I still managed to exchange glances with one person sitting together with that particular group and it was probably his blonde hair that caught my attention. – And that was it! The next second, my eyes were busy on my BBM conversation with Emil about his whereabouts; to be sure we were at the right place. (Of course we were, how many times I have eaten at Marina Square’s Long John’s)

I gave into my wild imagination as I stood at the shop next to Long John. In my mind, I was playing the video of people seated there who were thinking, “How the hell are these two boys gonna eat here? Can’t you see its freaking crowded?!”. My mind was whispering to me of other places to have my dinner after what my eyes register from the crowded Long John’s. Damn! I shook off those thoughts and lifted my head to glance at the direction where Cedric was standing.

The next moment was like a FREEZE moment and I got back to my senses. What am I saying? Alight, ShiGGaShay just walked up to say “HELLO!” and I flashed a smiled and said, “HEY, HI!” following it with a “SEE YOU LATER!” and was still in the smiling mode as his crew/friends exchanged some familiarity. Who wouldda thought?! *LOL*

Yes, call me blur for not being fully aware of my surroundings but don’t you think all that drama inside my head is entertaining?

Anyhow, the night was AMAZING and ShGGaShay is sucha incredible performer.

Surely a great line-up of talents like Azrael, Daryl Lai and Vanessa Fernandez. Is it awesome or AWESOME?!!!

On a random note, at his finale song there were some fireworks that were going off at the exact moment in the background. (as if it was part of the show)

Kodak moments with The MAN himself!!!

Yup… that’s all for now. I’m just glad that I was part of the fun!

What Are You Looking At

2011-02-19T20:27:00.004+08:00

Yippie!!! I got back to painting yesterday. I enjoy painting as it provides an outlet for you to express my hopes, desires or just about anything surrounding me. Somehow, as I did it in a hurry, I messed it up towards the end.

Although, I don’t really like the end product, I’m glad I can share the painting process with you guys. It was actually, inspired by an “aspiring-model-friend” on Facebook. To a certain extend, you can find similarities between the painting and the tee I’m wearing.

It won’t take much of your time.

Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NObTmlPX5Yo

I hope this video opened up a smile on your face.

Happy Valentines

2011-02-14T22:51:00.003+08:00

This day wouldn’t be complete without me dedicating “All about You” (a remix of "All About Him") by ShiGGaShay to all of you guys.

Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suZoIdQSHzY

p/s: Just so you know, you crossed my mind today! :)

Love,

STEPHEN7

Slices Of My CNY

2011-02-10T19:51:00.005+08:00

1. My family was in Bangkok but not me. There was no love letter cookies, pineapple tarts or prawn crackers. Nevertheless, it wasn’t boring. A whole new joyful experience, I should say. Oh yeah... A big shout out to everyone of my friends who sent me your Chinese New Year greetings thru' BBM, Twitter, Facebook or even in person. I feel like one of you guys. Thank you!!!

2. All the streets (Orchard) become void of human traffic during the Chinese New Year holidays. It was rather surprising to see Chinese peeps in the theaters.

3. Looking down at the empty roads from Orchard Central, I remember seeing the birds gather together to have a rocking good time, as the trees bend with the wind. Amazed at how the birds avoid the railings for the trees. It was quite a sight.

4. After laughing at Jay Chou’s English in “Green Hornet” we had a farewell dinner with Benji at Botak Jones. That’s my all time favorite Black Pepper Chicken while Benjamin and Alan shared a plate of Cajun Chicken. I almost asked somebody to wheel me home after that.

5. A slice of a rainbow birthday cake. Sweet.

6. I also had home slices for almost every day of the week.

7. RT sessions. I guess I just happened to know the wackiest people. It is because we laugh at almost everything and anything. Without a doubt, we are the loudest people around. So much so that the instructor told us that we should separate from each other while doing our chin ups calling us a BUNCH OF JOKERS!!! I guess he would remember us for a long time to come! The stadium lights went out. Noises filled the air with the rest groaning, “Oh let’s go home!!” “It’s dangerous to run in the dark”. The cheeky monkey in me arose and I told the instructor, “Can you see me?” and chuckled. He on the other hand was taken back for a little while. Letting out laugh, he replied, CAN!!!

RT is fun after all huh? Of course, we did go for a run. Just love it when the atmosphere is lightened. We even said our “goodbyes” to the instructor in unison. Crazy boys!!!

I hope I'm not too late to wish you guys a Happy Chinese New Year!

Too Short For Church

2011-02-08T23:54:00.005+08:00

It is not long ago that I came across an article on The Straits Times talking about the Catholic churches in Singapore enforcing dress code rules. This move was made after many people were seen turning up for services in their inappropriate attire.

But is this really necessary? Encouraging your flock to be dressed in the “Sunday best” helps in building a good culture around the church (as a form of respect to God) but to go to the extreme of enforcing dress codes might cause the essence of belonging to a church, in my opinion. While I agree, that dressing appropriately for a place of worship is important but at the end of the day, it is the heart that matters most.

As I quote for the article:

The new guidelines include: No skimpy wear, or clothing made of spandex or translucent material, or designs that promote violence.

Can’t churches be more open to fashion? Where is the freedom and creativity in Christians?

Why do we need posters as a benchmark to dress for a church service?

One church has even gone to the extra mile of having “hospitality ministers” to enforce the dress code.

Whatever happened to an accepting church atmosphere, where people of different cultures and backgrounds can come together in one accord to worship?

A few readers on the ST Facebook page voiced their concerns on what if the congregant can only afford a decent pair of shorts?

Rules without relationship leads to rebellion. It is definitely awesome to see everyone dressed up in church but I rather have people attending church in the first place.

To Have And To Hold Our Love

2011-02-04T09:37:00.004+08:00

The two movies I’ve watched since the dawn of 2011 would be “Love & Other Drugs” and “The Rebound”.

Photo Courtesy of awardsdaily.com

I was wrong to make an assumption that “Love & Other Drugs”” would be another romantic comedy similar to “The Proposal”. (This is what happens when you don’t read the synopsis and randomly watch a movie.) I was stunted when Anne Hathaway (Maggie Murdock) got a little too sexy for a movie that is rated NC-16.But nevertheless; it was something fresh without the predictable plots that you in every love story.

I don’t really know if the movie should have been named Sex and other drugs but towards the ending, Edward Zwick portrayed the harsh realities of a love relationship. Sometimes life gets in the way and it leaves you hurting.

On the other hand, quite the opposite, The Rebound is about a 40-year-old woman (Sandy), played by Jones, who, discovers her husband has been cheating on her and moves with her two young children to New York. Boy, the children must have been exposed to more than they should for their age!

Photo Courtesy of guardian.co.uk

She lands herself in a new job as a sports channel presenter and finds the barista in a coffee shop, Aram (Justin Bartha) to babysit the kids. The well-nurtured and adorable Aram is a 24-year-old. Sandy finds herself drawn to this man who is much younger than her and not long before they find their age gap a problem. Yes, 15 years her junior,cougar!!!

Both of these movies got me thinking.

#1. Will I date a woman older than me? The possibility of not having kids with her is high, isn’t it?

#2. What if half way through the relationship I find myself in a situation that something unfortunate has happened/in the process of happening… what would I do?

The wedding vow…

to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better – for worse, for richer – for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part…

Everyone dreams of a fairytale wedding, not that you can’t have it but what matters most is what happens next.

Will the romance still be alive, as you grow old together?

To be honest, these thoughts send chills down my spine. But as the saying goes, “The good things in life and worth fighting for, the best things in life are worth staying in the battle for.”

Love is a commitment and a lifetime journey of Faith.

Late But Made It Latest

2011-01-28T13:40:00.006+08:00

My Blackberry went buzzing off three minutes before 9pm. Sharon!!! The next thing you know, Cedric and I were already walking towards the place we agreed to meet her. She wanted to give us our Christmas presents before she forgets about it again. Yes, you heard that right, it’s a Christmas gift, Belated Christmas gift, if you would like. I was rather curious what she got for us because she didn’t reveal it to us as soon as we got to meet her.

So on our way to have supper at McDonalds, my mind was flooded with thoughts about the gift. Nah…. Just kidding!

I won’t deny that there was a little anticipation was though.

It may seem a little unnecessary but I have to make mention that the keychain that was holding my house keys together broke when we were walking towards our destination. The broken key chain couldn’t be fixed so I just let it be.

WOW!!! I was really surprised by the gift, although it is a simple gift like what Sharon described it to be, it is nonetheless, amazing because it has my face imprinted on it. I really love it!!! (Sharon told us that she doesn't fancy short forms in greetings and prefers Christmas to XMAS. Just this thought alone adds more meaning and reflects the genuine spirit of the giver/greeter.)

Now, you know why I talked about the broken keychain? Now I have a bigger and an awesome one. Hilarious.

Thank you Sharon. Really appreciate, and thankful for not just the gift but also to the friendship for all these years.

I guess yesterday was one of the days that I satisfied my prodigious cravings.

Breakfast: Bread + Butter with a cuppa Milo.

Lunch: Hickory BBQ Chicken with Potato Salad and Mashed Potato (w/ Esther Tay @Astons)

Dinner: A Bowl of Laksa with Iced Tea

Supper: McChicken + Fries from McDonalds

What a feast!!!

Ezekiel’s 21st Birthday Surprise

2011-01-25T20:18:00.001+08:00

It has been a week since I celebrated Ezekiel’s 21^st Birthday. It was amazing the fact that everyone made it on time, even though it was a very spontaneous idea. I guess, gatherings like these works out pretty well with this particular group of friends.

Looking back, it is funny at how Ezekiel didn’t wake up when we were singing the good old birthday song on top of our lungs. It almost got me doubting for a second, whether he was really a light sleeper that he claims to be but it meant the surprise worked out to be a success!!

I was trying the "salty" cookies. Whoops!

It was hilarious seeing him still in a daze and counting up to 1…2….3…. before he wanted to cut the cake. Obviously, everyone couldn’t hide their laugher and bombarded the living room with chuckles and contagious giggles.

Falling in LOVE with this photo over and over again.

My state of hunger was fixed by having supper into the morning at McDonalds’ near Ezekiel’s house.

Now all of us can relive the good old memories again and again. :) Hit the play button!!!

Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpwMpPFPGzk

Photo courtesy: Nathanael Abraham

Keep the Faith + Walk In Love,

Stephen

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Christmas

2011-01-19T14:01:00.004+08:00

It is interesting that we are already half way through the first month of 2011, and yet one of the most awesome memories still stay fresh on my head. Last year’s Christmas wouldn’t be complete without cataloging in down in my blog.

Wander with me freely through the gallery of my Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Christmas 2010.

The kids that never fail to take me in their journey of their magical world.

Esther and Ezekiel who were the first ones to pop by. They came by so early that I wasn’t even in my dressed-up to welcome them.

Next up, the my Cellgroup mates who wanted to play my favorite card game. By this time, guests started to flood my house with their presence and underneath my Christmas Tree with a handful of their presents.

I got to know wonderful friends of Cedric who create amazing encouragement notes/greeting cards.

I also know, the people who ate to their heart's content that day, after getting to know some who swear by Indian food as their favorite dish.

We got the toilet papers rollin’…

If fun, food and laughter wasn’t enough, there was some ‘game forfeits’ to get you into in the mood of Christmas day.

There was also Christmas gift exchange in among my extended family members.

The one who always shows up at a later time a.k.a Tekong Idol, entertained the party people with his sleek moves.

In the end, I got sabotaged to dance. But never did I do it alone…

With the belting out of The Black Eyed Peas songs from their latest album, I went craaaazzzy!!! What’s a party without Vodka? HA HA HA…

Cheers…….

It sure was helleva good time!!!

As usual, Sharon started to go photo frenzy while some of the boys in the house were…

… working hard, tidying the house.

All in preparation, for the next round… Say yeah!!!

A big “thank you” to all the friends and loved one who made it for Christmas. Grateful for all the gifts and wishes I had received and most of all, it was a wonderful Christmas that I had because of YOU guys.

XOXOXO

Christmas Shopping 2010 - Part #2

2011-01-13T14:32:00.002+08:00

You would have probably noticed that it has been raining non stop and the weather in Singapore is beginning to feel like as though we are living in Genting Highlands. One of my friends on twitter descried the current weather as what you would experience in Forks, where Bella and Edward fell in love. Probably, only the Twilight saga junkies would know what I am talking about.

I kinda prefer the cold windy weather compared to the hot scorching season we once had. But I got a feeling that what we are experiencing, right now, is about to change. Today’s weather seems kinda unusual after what we have gotten used to in the past two months. It’s sunny but the good thing is that it is not scorching hot.

Back to the Christmas season for now. On the 18^th of December, I got to meet a blogger friend, Nic that I’ve known for about an year. He was here with his family for a short vacation and I am happy that I got to see him face to face.

The boy from Klang was telling me that Singapore had very open demonstrations of the Christian faith unlike where he grew up in. He also jokingly said that it was quite difficult to spot me in Orchard road, adding on that there were flocks of Chinese people everywhere he went in Singapore. *Slapped his back, REAL HARD!*

Here is the hilarious part; I was waiting for him at Takashimaya McDonalds’ while Nic was waiting for me at the Heeren McDonalds’. Can’t blame a first time tourist to Singapore, can you?

I also got to meet his family. :)

After that, I met up with Alan to walk around town. It was so crowded as expected but since we got our T-shirts from NUM we had the spring in our steps to enjoy the Christmas decorations and flash mobs. Yeah, it would be the second time for me but heck and let the good time roll!!!

Alan was dying to pose with them!!!

And I couldn’t resist them either. / lmao.

We were on our way to King Herod’s palace.

Long live the King.

Almost fell like I’m part of the Egyptian army or something. 300!!! Ah-woosh!

I always love the fact that Tangs goes all out during Christmas, spreading positive vibes along Orchard road.

I had so much fun shopping that day. :)

p/s: The staff at NUM Cineleisure were super high and grooving to Flo Rida’s “Club Can’t Even Handle Me Right Now” while we were at the counter. Did they hit their sales target for the day? One thing I know, I was playing the track over and over again when I reached home.

And guess what?! The staff who attended to us forgot to remove the sensor tag off Alan’s Social Media Tee. Poor boy, couldn’t wear it on Sunday, like I did! Thankfully, he got ‘em changed.

What a EPIC shopping experience huh?

Promises

2011-01-12T13:38:00.005+08:00

Just the other day, I stumbled upon Mark Venti’s podcast. In that podcast he shared a movie clip from Toy Story 3 that took me off guard.

Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG9VLxlccx4

Notice what Woody says?

Woody: We gotta’ switch him back!

switch back (to something) :
to return something to the way it was.

What are the areas in your life that you need a “switch back” in?

I need to switch back to focusing on the promises rather than my problems.
I’ma navigate my life with those promises. Whenever bad thoughts come crawling in, I’ma push the switch back button.

I stand on the promise of an amazing year.

With lots of love + laughter

In For A Good Time

2011-01-10T23:33:00.003+08:00

How would you feel when you see things falling into place? When things have already took their place before you step into ‘em?

Here is my story.

It was during my ICT last year that I booked for my RT and I really wanted to get it over and done with it by the end of the year. It was quite a disappointment to me when I didn’t get the dates I wanted. Anyhow, I went ahead with what was already booked for me by my Unit clerk and left it at the back of my mind, putting less thought towards it.

Then came Wednesday, the day of my first RT training. I had some free time in my hands, so I went to my email to ensure that I got the reporting time correct and was also filling my planner at the same time.

It was only on that day that it suddenly occurred to me that I had RT on Saturdays. FREAK ME OUT!!!

I also discovered that I was on duty for choir. (It so happened that the last time I checked the long list of the Excel worksheet, I only took note of the Sunday part for that week.) That means I was “supposed” to be up for choir for Saturday and Sunday. The unusual two days.

Alright, you guys know I was soaking in the holiday mood and I totally forgot about the upcoming RT that requires me to report to camp on Saturdays. That explains why my choir ICs went ahead with the planning.

It is also on that same day, I found something weird with my RT training plan. The phrase 1 of the RT is supposed to be eight sessions. But when I counted the dates, it only added up to six sessions.

My mathematics is bad but not that bad!!!

I thought it was some kind of a human error so I called my Unit and enquired them about the dates. The kind soul cared enough to explain to me that since there were holidays like Christmas and NewYears’ Day, the training sessions were counted as sessions attended. (So my first training session was already my fourth session! Yippie!!!)

If you remember I mentioned earlier that I booked my RT way back in September? I chose a Camp at the East when I am staying in the North because of a friend’s persuasion to go to the same RT training.

Not saying it arrogantly but my friend’s Unit didn’t get back to him up to this day regarding his RT. During the briefing, the PTI told us, that only in that particular camp there was such a block leave during that period. WOW!!! On top of that, my RT finishes exactly on the date I am supposed to. WOW WOW!!!

Good for me, on Thursday, I was surprised that more than one person was willing to do me a favor to stand in for me for Saturday’s choir. (Thanks to Issac C. for your help. TYVM.)

Who wouldda thought that such good stuff would surround me? Why was the choir schedule planned in such a way (only that particular week I had my RT)? The clerk who did an efficient job and the friend (poor him!) who kept persuading me to go to that particular camp during September?

Even during my second day training, since I was very new to that place, the blur me, went to sit over at the wrong place. But the person in-charge was kind enough to let me join the pink tags while I was having a yellow tag. The fact that he made the whole pink tag group join the yellow tag amazed me of the goodness that surrounded me and made me go “whooo-hoo” on the inside.

Oh well, I guess I owe it all to the Creator of the Universe. Oh yeah!

Epic Moments of 2010

2011-01-04T20:47:00.003+08:00

It is 2011 already and a new decade waits.

2010 was the year where I got to see things with a new perspective. Someone once said that it is the little things in life that matters. I’m grateful for the little victories that came my way and friends that stood by when it seemed a little too much to take. For the most part, I wanna thank Daddy God who carried me through everyday of my life. Whooo hooo!!! I made it to 2011! I believe the fact that I made it to this year is because there are ah-mazing things installed for me.

I still remember that I came up with #STEPHEN7OV3, a mini project where I wrote notes of encouragement to my friends and loved ones during the Lunar New Year + Valentines Day period. Writing cards to a total of 66 people, it felt like thanksgiving all over again. Maybe I should do up another mini project like #STEPHEN7OV3 again this year. I’m already excited thinking about it!

It was awesome to have met some of the nation’s top bloggers in the Bloggers’ Symposium. It was crazy fun having to see the Blogger Queen, Xiaxue doing her magic with Photoshop.

It was at Art with a HeART where I got my passion in painting stirred up again. I also got an opportunity to work part-time. It was sucha good experience to see how people over here, react to the local arts scene + community work. I’m truly grateful for an opportunity such as this.

It was an enjoyable day with fellow bloggers at the Gala Premier of Toy Story 3. Not only Toy Story 3 is Disney’s best movie of 2010 but also one of my favorite movies after Inception.

It was a joy to witness my childhood friend, Sivasankari to finally tie the knot. It was truly a happy moment to see a friend embracing a new phrase of life.

2010 will be the year I decided to go for the choir auditions with a good friend. Always will keep in mind, that if not for his encouragement I would not have made it this far. I may not be the best singer but it was a dream that came true. Looking back, I have been a fearless person to go through it all. Let me do it again, in 2011. (Although I’m fully aware of my flaws, ain’t nobody can’t steal the joy from me.)

How can I forget about the CGI Asia Conference 2010 + Festival of Praise 2010 which I was part of? The night sessions and the friendships that birth out of CAMP DELIRIOUS! FREAK ME OUT!!! Daddy God showed up in a real way and something changed, something was different!!!

I can’t help but be thankful for the Meet Up Gang for the constant inspiration in my life. Appreciate you guys for the words that y’all said. Words that gave me Hope and keep the Faith. Thank you for celebrating our birthday; you will never know how much it means to me.

Twenty Four August was a special day, my 24^th birthday. More than being a birthday I got to know the people who believed in me and stood by me all these years. This will be the day I got reminded of Ephesians 3:20 while I was traveling in the bus. From that day onwards, I have the words running through my mind to give me faith to see a brand new day. Ephesians 3:20.

I also won the 2^nd prize (Canon Selphy CP 800) for “Noise on my Blog” Contest. Couldn’t thank the people who supported me enough. Thank you guys for voting!!! (I have yet to use the Canon Selphy CP 800 printer though. Whoops!)

I also had the opportunity to help children realize their dreams with the “Paint a Smile” movement.

Season 1 : Episode 1

Season 1 : Episode 2

Who wouldda thought I would be painting with the students of Tanglin School. It was sucha special moment for me to shine with what was at hand. A big thank you to the “Paint with a Smile” moment. It was truly fun working hand in hand to make a difference in the lives of the little ones.

I want to thank Daddy God for the favors I had in unexpected places. This was surely an unexpected way for you to show up in my life.

Whatever it was, I sure did have a very good Christmas in 2010. You guys know who you are; you made it an awesome one for me. (I have yet to blog about the other two parts of its awe-some-ness. Watch out for ‘em!)

Did I tell you I have a fantastic time with my cousins at Wild Wild Wet last December? I braved the slides and the Tsunami pools where one of the lifeguards started a conversation with us. It wasn’t freighting as people claim it to be. LOL!!!

Alright… This is to welcome the brand new year with a bang!!!

It’s already the fourth day of the New Year.

Cheers to a year full of laughter + love.

Stephen

Christmas Shopping 2010 - Part #1

2010-12-30T19:00:00.000+08:00

By the sixteenth day of December, we were already in the mood for shopping. Cedric and I were in town to get new clothes for Christmas. Almost everywhere, there were sales and believe it or not that made me be a ‘careful’ shopper. Sort of!

With all the shopping going on, I was just a tad bit hungry looking at people having their dinner but since my brother, Cedric wanted to continue his shopping, I followed suit checking out the stores. What’s interesting was that, every store we went, welcomed the beeping sensor. Blame it on Cedric’s wallet. We even had the sales guy at Topman checking our bags after we stepped out of the store as the ear deafening alarm went off. EPIC!!!

Oh yeah, I satisfied my cravings for Botak Jones that I had for a super long time. Spicy fries were yummy and the Chicken was just so juicy!!! If you are feeling hungry, you know what you should do! Probably, I have just helped some of you decide where to eat tonight.

I bought myself a pair of carrot jeans from Topman. There was no way I would want to go to church topless for Christmas, so I had to leave the shopping for tees for another day. Burps!! Cedric got all his stuff that day!!! Oh well, that will never happen to me.

The next day, the hunt for clothes continued at The Heeren and this time with Sharon.

While we were shopping, we ended up in “Bethlehem” and relived the magical story of Christmas.

Sometimes all you need is a SMILE make the night brighter. The cheerful spirit of Christmas was all around town.

Sharon went over to this guy (the solider) to ask if they were really guarding the place and we discovered that they are only there for the flashmob.

So are they Marry and Joseph?

Marry had a Lil’ lamb…

The Angel’s wings.

A Kodak moment with Daddy Joseph.

Joseph’s ass… I meant sheep!!! ^^

Oh come let us adore Him…

By this time you would be wondering, what happened to the shopping plans? It seems like we spent the whole night taking photos that we forgot time passed by so fast. What do you expect when Sharon is around?

We even went to Orchard Central’s roof garden. (The infamous “PIG (PL9)” sign.)

Walked all the way to the famous Raffles city Christmas tree. There was even a display of the Christmas trees of all these years inside of the tree this time round.

When all hope was lost, we spotted NUM store still open at The Cathay. (yeah man! We were full of energy; we walked like we never walked before. )

Whoopee-doo! The social media shirts from NUM are all mine this Christmas. I just couldn’t resist the 1 – for – 1 offer.

Draw 4 Purple

2010-12-18T17:35:00.003+08:00

It was just a spontaneous supper yet again. This time Ezekiel was around. When the world around me seems to be indulging in Monopoly deal, I decided to bring back the UNO fever among my friends. I visited departmental stores to hunt down for the Original Uno cards. At first it seemed like there was every other card selling except what I wanted.

I simply couldn’t contain my excitement when I spotted the red box hanging at SEIYU Bugis. Without hesitation I flashed my ten bucks and got my very own UNO cards. I guess it’s the holidays mood that is going around that has made me passionate about UNO once again.

Long time childhood buddies messing around with my new deck of cards. Good times!

You can’t deny my enthusiasm when I’m smiling from one ear to another.

(Uh…uhh..uh….quit peeping at my cards!)

Overdose & feeling the sugar rush. Someone placed a Draw 4 card and requested for "PURPLE". COLOR BLIND?

In this Christmas season, remember to shower your love and shelter your loved ones with your warm embrace.

Do you wanna play UNO with me?

Before Christmas

2010-12-10T15:14:00.003+08:00

TGIF! I hear a crow near-by crowing away as I’m sitting in my room with a cough and battling the flu from not flowing down my nose, hitting my Macbook pro. Let me just share what I’ve been up to at home during this Christmas season. It is almost like a family tradition to clean up the house just before Christmas. I guess we learned it from our Chinese friends who do theirs during spring season.

Our aim was to get rid of things that we never used since the last time they got into the store. Those of you who don’t already know, I have the habbit of collecting stuff. Sometimes, it just becomes another place for the dust to gather.

For the record, I got rid of:

#1: Church bulletins and newspapers that I have collected since 2004.

#2: Secondary school books and written notes. (Since 2003… yeah! You probably guessed my age.)

#3: Old records and receipts from 2 years ago.

#4: Cellgroup songsheets (Yea, I used to collect them from my secondary school days that I couldn’t bear to throw them away. But I’ve decided to keep only the song sheets that I’ve designed not only for keepsake but to fuel others and inspire them with my work. Each song sheet brings back vivid memories and good spiritual encounters that I’ve experienced together with my church mates.)

Other than just getting rid of old stuff around the house and store, we got the Christmas tree up on November 21^st! Seems like we were already pumped up for Christmas even before Thanksgiving weekend.

The lights we were used last year outlived their terms of usage so were had to get new ones to brighten up the tree. What’s a Christmas tree without lights? This time we got sparkling LED lights!!! WOOP! WOOP!!

If that wasn’t enough, we went to Middle road (Bugis) to get some more Christmas decorations. This year, the Christmas decorations at home are rocking out with red and purple. If you have seen the Christmas tree via Cedric’s twitter, so be it! Not like the blackberry camera does any justice to seeing it LIVE ! I’m just not showing it here to you yet! It’s just absolutely awesome…. But you gotta’ wait for it.

Runnin’ thru my mind all day long would be my Christmas shopping that has yet to be done, the upcoming Camp Elevate that I’m part of and also Sankari’s wedding this Sunday. Speaking of that, I will be at Sankari’s house later for her bangle ceremony since John is the official photographer for tonight.

Alright! This is for you guys…

Something supercalifragilisticexpialidocious awaits you this Christmas.

Details out soon!!!

Text Me Out

2010-12-03T19:00:00.003+08:00

I was busy watching Dhool (a dance competition on Vasantham) that I had my hands away from my Blackberry. 27th November 2010, to be exact! It was only when the show ended that I realized that there was a missed call from Sharon. At first, I thought that she’d be telling me about the show but it was not like what I imagined it to be. It just proves how much I was still in the hype of the dance off. Sharon called me to asked if I wanted to chill out at the City. The next thing I know, I was getting ready to be out of the house. I’m kinda starting to appreciate more spontaneous hangouts with friends.

Yeah, we decided to chill out at Starbucks. Doesn’t sound like Sharon’s idea. It wasn't mine either. Obviously, there was someone else with us who came up with this decision. Guess who? Who do you think, was with us?

Why don’t you read on to find it out for yourself? Colorful treat for your eyes, up ahead! Keep reading on…

If you haven’t already realized, Christmas is here. Lightings are already up. I took some photos along the roadside leading to Marina Square but before that, let me do what I promised.

Time to reveal the mystery person!!! If you guessed Santa, I’m sorry you are wrong!

None other than Nat!!! The Starbucks King. Yay-yuh!!! It was his second visit to Starbucks that day, so that explains the nickname I gave him.

For those of you who aren’t feeling the Christmas mood yet, I hope after reading this post you’d be filled with the Christmas spirit. :)

The stars are raining down the tall Christmas tree. Whee!!!

The famous durian of Singapore. (The Esplanade)

*SO FLY LIKE A G6!!!*

Sharon and I have shaky grandfather’s hands. We couldn’t seem to stabalize our hands. Probably, half of the time we were there, was spent on laughing our lungs out because of EPIC FAIL shots.

Look how strong Sharon is? She was holding on to the cononut tree!!!

Oh…a liltle too late for Halloween?

After Nat left to some other place, both Sharon and I strolled along the river and paid a visit to the Merlion. ROAR!!! By this time, our legs were aching and so Sharon decided to take of her shoes and sashay along the Merlion park.

I was tryna save water y’all!

Just before we made it back to the Esplanade Bridge, I scratched my right leg and there was a fountain of blood. Guess it was my sharp fingernails. Don’t play with me! I scratch.

Nah, I was joking about the scratching part! I don’t have lion claws. For the matter of fact, I didn't have long nails that night too. Good that Sharon had a plaster and some tissue paper to clean up the mess.

You know, I was so excited and high on caffeine that I only slept for a few hours.

Good times. Good friends. Yah-yuh!!!

Hairy Tales

2010-11-23T00:26:00.007+08:00

I wonder if Rapunzel gets frequent headaches from having sucha long hair let alone having Flynn Ryder, the love of her life, climb over her hair. I don’t know about her but every time I grow my hair to a certain length I get frequent headaches. Does having thick hair also mean your hair will be heavier than those soft and silky hair? I can’t seem to find a concrete answer to that after all these years. Maybe I am just allergic to having a lot hair. The good thing about fast growing hair or “hair-that-grows-by-the-minute” makes you proud to have visited the saloon more than some gals do.

Some of my friends wanted me to reveal my fresh new look. Here you go…

That aside, I welcomed Sunday morning with a nightmare. I remember dreaming about my parents and there was something chasing me and strangling me, forcing me to stay on the ground. I was screaming in my dream but I found out that it wasn’t audible to those in the house. I was wrestling in my dream and no one knew about it!!! Stop teasing me that only kids would experience nightmares. Only God knows, how my body was literally feeling hot when I woke up. Well, I decided to pray and get enough rest again.
You know the feeling after wrestling. I was feeling lethargic throughout the morning. Almost every Sunday I would arrive at church at around 8.20 a.m.. I know right.

But this Sunday service was different. Phil Pringle was back preaching. Being a spontaneous preacher that he is, he asked all the Indians to stand up and the faithful congregation clapping and wolf whistling before he began with the sermon.

My oh my! He even waved at my direction!!! I was giggling away and waving back at him. That was sucha special moment I would say! I had one of the famous preachers of Sydney, Australia waving at me.

Goosebumps.

It was actually a sudden decision to cut my hair after a long Sunday. But I know that I am handsome and you can’t do anything about it.

Paint a :) - Season 1 (Episode 2)

2010-11-19T15:23:00.004+08:00

The haze couldn’t stop me and some other like-minded people to Paint a :) with students from Tanglin School. The night before, I was battling with thoughts on whether I should turn up for the event, especially after I received a text message from one of the founders. But I am glad I made it there. It gave me the sense of achievement of touching lives more than I ever saw in my dreams. It was a whole new experience and nothing like the first episode.

Honestly, given that it was the first time for the majority of us, we didn’t know what to expect. Knowing that kind of put me at ease that we were in the same boat. Well, sometimes all we need to do is to, “Go with what we have”. You will never know whose life you will spice up!

That’s Eliton, one of the founders of Paint a :) getting us pumped up before the kids showed.

After a round of introduction, we played a simple team building game that set a light atmosphere to get to know the students as well as the fellow volunteers.

Some of the students appeared to be shy to introduce themselves to a large crowd but when it came to “building the tallest tower” they were the ones giving interesting ideas to stabilize the structure that had to be able hold a cup of water.

We had Jonathan to hold the tower. Can you see the team bonding that was going around? Guess that’s why we emerged as the winners. I’m sure the other teams had fun among themselves too.

After having a few snacks together with everyone I got to know Jackie (the student whom I was hooked up with) a little better. Then we were brought to the Art room to paint.

The students were provided with T-shirts, fabric paints and markers. Jackie was full of enthusiasm and had already prepared what he wanted to draw way before hand. Jackie who dreams to be a Mediacorp star someday was very passionate about painting his role model – Jesus.

1. We got the students to draft their ideas before they drew on the T-shirts. It helped us to interact with them even more.

2. When it came to drawing on the T-shirts some students wanted to eliminate some of the things that they previously drew on paper (draft). On the other hand, some others wanted to add new things to the shirt when we were painting. It was interesting to guide them by asking them questions from what colors they wanted for a certain part of the drawing to what they would do with the T-shirt when they got home.

3. Since the time was running out, the fellow volunteers lend a helping hand to tidy up the painting.

No matter who we are every one of us can inspire others to greatness in our own special ways. It was so heart warming to see the smiles on every one of the students.

Surely it made me smile when these awesome kids came up with a Thank you cheer! Check out the video!!!

Video source : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlOqgd3-fA4

Smile ALWAYS,
STEPHEN7

Photos courtesy: Siswanto Tan and Nathaniel Augustine Kuah

How To Deal With Embarrassment

2010-11-17T00:47:00.002+08:00

Every other Tuesday, has been a routine for me, to travel from Ang Mo Kio to Pioneer, but not yesterday. I was out with Alan Tay hanging out at Jurong Point for a bit after a hearty lunch at Subway (Ang Mo Kio Jubilee.) Also, unlike any other Tuesday, choir practice was at Basement Four auditorium.

Being early and having in mind the change in venue for practice, I walk at a fast pace to ease myself from “nature’s call”. You have to agree with me that we are all creatures of habit. Yea? I also can’t remember the last time I used the toilets at Level 1 until yesterday.

I saw the bunch of familiar faces and zoomed pass them in a hurry to ease myself. Being oblivious to the signage, I entered the ladies zone. Okay, I thought I was clever until I spotted the sanitary bin but I somehow convinced myself to enter the handicapped toilet on the right.

I was in such a hurry to think about anything else other than reliving myself. I was very sure that there were no disabled people around. Don’t worry; the handicapped toilet only admits one. When I was inside, I thought to myself that it wasn’t bad after all!

Boy, was I so wrong!! Just when I placed my foot at the outer entrance, some lady had hurry inside. How utterly embarrassing!!! It was then my mind came back to earth that there were still people at the sofa area. Uh oh!

Awkward!!!

Took balls to do this. When you are caught in an awkward situation, “Fake it till you make it.”

I just squared my shoulders up and walked out like nothing happened.

Maybe I just proved what I tweeted a few days ago…

I can pee standing up. Just unzip and go. #youretheman
10:25 PM Nov 13th via ÜberTwitter

Thankfully, there was a handicapped toilet and no one screamed. I have to be careful and look out for the toilet signs before I rush into any exit that looks like “The Gents” to prevent myself from entering the wrong one again.

Never seen you pickup

2010-11-07T00:50:00.007+08:00

Ever since April, I’ve been caught in awkward situations when people try to relate with me. The reason is simply because I had no idea how I was supposed to continue the next minute with them. Before you drift away with your thoughts, let me fill you up with this question.

How would you respond to a person who approaches you with “I have never seen you here before…” and that follows with an awkward pause where he expects you to continue the conversation?

Different people have been coming up to me with such pickup lines.

I’m sorry; I lost you when you started.

Well, maybe not.

If it were my first time in a “once-in-a-blue-moon” event, I would have probably responded nicely with “I’m Stephen, nice to meet you.”

But this happens almost every other Tuesday! (Pretty obvious. LOL)
Most of the time when these bad pick up lines are exchanged I would be whispering my prayers under my breathe which would probably sound like, “GWADDD, HOW am I suppose to respond to him right now?!”

Okay smart people, I know these might be an easy one for you to handle but tell me how? How do you respond to a question like that? Wait a second! Was that even a question?

By saying “I haven’t seen you around” makes me think that the person is trying to show that a person of authority (I'm alright with that) and he has been at that place regularly. But the truth is, I have been regular in my attendance almost every other time (excluding the ICT week) and I've never since neither one of them around.

C’mon honestly how difficult can it be to spot me? It seems to me like everywhere I go I am probably one of the only Indian dudes around. (Probably mistaken for a shadow of someone but you couldn’t be that blind in a brightly lifted room, can you?) Coming to think of it, that is why he came and approached to make a conversation with me. Hmm…

Oh well that is probably how some people relate to new people they meet. I know they are genuinely nice, wanting to know me but this pickup line just leaves me speechless.

So I’mma take this opportunity to teach you how to pickup a conversation.

Talk about my father.

“Is your father a terrorist?” “Cos, you’re the bomb.”

//STEPHEN7

Tron Night

2010-11-01T13:43:00.006+08:00

“Check under your seats and see if you happen to be one of the lucky 5 winners of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Singapore VIP 2011 passes.”

That announcement triggered many hopefuls present at Tron Night to go wild, diving to the carpeted floor to search underneath their seats at the dimly lilted Cathay Cineplex Cineleisure Orchard for a one-year free supply of free movie tickets to all Disney and Sony movies. What a hilarious sight it was. Unfortunately, none of us, Glitterati + Bloggers won that lucky draw but nevertheless, it was an enjoyable movie night.

Photo courtesy: http://disney.go.com/tron/

Thursday, 28th Oct 2010 was Tron Night across the globe and it was exciting to be part of Disney’s high-tech adventure “TRON: Legacy” I got to experience twenty-three minutes worth of the different scenes from Joseph Kosinski’s sci-fi sequel.

Group photo courtesy: Thiang + Rachael C.

You got no idea how many shots we took with self - timer mode with several cameras (yah! almost everyone has a camera) all at the same time.

Thoughts about the Tron: Legacy preview?

At the start of the movie, I was kind of clueless of what to expect. I even felt that it was going to be boring, especially the scene where Sam goes in search of his dad. But that was when I was very wrong, the next moments after that left me at anticipating the full film feature in 3D.

Read on...

While mingling with the bloggers after the movie preview, I discovered that Tron happens to be a favorite cult classic and it comes back to life after 30 years since the release. Since I am younger than the first film, I’m just as curious as you anticipating for the sequel. I also thought that it would be a little useful to learn about the 1982 film.

Photo courtesy: http://john-likes-movies.blogspot.com/

What you need to know about Tron…

Tron is a story about the world’s most innovative game makers named Kevin Flynn, who worked for a software company ENCOM. However, another programmer named Ed Dillinger who locked Flynn out of the system and presented Flynn’s work as his own stole Flynn’s position in the company.
Flynn determined to gain back his ideas that were wrongly taken from him managed to hack into the company’s mainframe computer successfully. This led him to work on his own digital realm – the Tron System, where he reinvents many programs from the ENCOM system and manages to travel with ease in and out of the system by laser technology. Kevin becomes trapped in the digital world in his attempt to reveal his accomplishments to the world.
No mistaking that it left several people in Kevin’s life massively affected, especially his son, Sam, who is 7 years old.
While 28 years have passed in the real world, over 1000 years have passed in the TRON one.

Photo courtesy: http://disney.go.com/tron/

So what is Tron: Legacy about?

Kevin’s son, Sam Flynn (Garrett Hedlund) , the tech-savvy, rebellious 27- year- old is in search of his missing father. When Sam investigates a strange signal sent from the abandoned Flynn’s Arcade and finds himself swallowed into the same world Kevin has been trapped for 20 years.

Photo courtesy: http://disney.go.com/tron/

With the help of the fearless Quorra (Olivia Wilde), father and son embark on a life-or-death journey across a visually-stunning digital universe which has evolved into a advanced and tremendously dangerous universe which will promise who to bring you to the edge of the seats.

Get the futuristic vibes with this video.

Direct link : http://youtu.be/k-T7vGdH_ek

Photo courtesy: Image Wire

Fun fact: (Oscar®- and Golden Globe®-winner Jeff Bridges) played the role of Kevin Flynn in the 1982 film and it seems he got better with age to reclaim his role that made him popular in the 80s.

Go forth and get on the grid when the movie hits the cinemas on 16.12.10.