Saturday, August 16, 2008
Utada Hikaru Passion (subtitiles)
Man, the whole video was so grand! Take a look and the jap lyrics are actually very nice! I love her contribution to Kingdom Hearts!!!
Walau Seribu Rebah/Even a thousand Fall English Cover
Alright people, this is my best attempt at this song. Hope you guys like it!
Walau Seribu Rebah/Even a thousand Fall English Cover
Alright people, this is my best attempt at this song. Hope you guys like it!
Sunday, August 10, 2008
HAPPY 43rd BIRTHDAY SINGAPORE!!!
It was indeed the time of Singapore's Independence Day. Yes, its Singapore's National DAy on the 9 August. It was an amazing day for me because... I MANAGE TO GO FOR THE ACTUAL PERFORMANCE TODAY! WOOOHOOO!!! Thanks alot Weiloong!
He blessed me with a ticket to go watch the National Day Parade! It was actually a little unexpected then what I had in mind. Its not like what we watch on television, where the crowd will start screaming and shouting. Well only the middle portion will sometimes shout the loudest. I was seated at the west sector of the Marina Bay Seating area. Again this year, Singapore used the Floating platform for their National Day.
When Weiloong and I reached City Hall, it was packed! Such that the MRT had to give announcements! "The Station is crowded. If you are not taking the train please leave the station." Now that is one announcement you won't get to hear often in train stations. LOL! But it was crowded. We had to worm our way through. Weiloong was not carrying much, but I was carrying my guitar bag as it was after Cell Group when we head down together.
Once we reached Marina Square, there are signs to lead us to the ticket admission area. We had to undergo scan check for any malicious items before we proceed to walk to the Marina Bay. As we walk, we could see a sea of Red. Every corner you turn, there are people with Red Shirts. That was Singapore's Way of honoring the National Day. Wear Red Shirts. I wore a Maroon shirt, that was the only Red shirt I had. In fact it wasn't mine, it was my Dad's. I just borrowed.
Anyway, before proceeding to our west sector, we went to get our Fun Packs, its a must for NDP to give out Fun Packs for the survival of the crowd. It was a tote bag and inside was those string bags where you pull the string it will tighten the mouth of the bag. Those kind of bags. Inside there are tidbits, drinks and even some sweets. Of course there are other items like a Air Glove, you've got to blow it up in order to use it. There are lights inside the glove that is used for the night scene. After which, Weiloong and I found seats and then waited for the celebration to begin.
It started with the choir singing some songs and after which other items came to entertain us.
Highlights: National Day highlights are the new Sea display of boats, jet skis and Power Boats, then we have the RSAF Black Knights. That is the F-16 Display in the Air. The Red Lions Parachuters are one of the highlights. But during this time, it was actually drizzling. I had to sacrifice my poncho(located in goody bag) to my guitar bag. Thank God it was only a drizzle so I wasn't soaking wet.
Then the members of Parliament came in. The Prime Minister later and then...
THE CONTINGENTS ARRIVED! One of my favorite parts of National Day, was the different sectors of the army came marching in. Then once the Guard of Honor was in place, the President came to the scene. By this time we were all standing up. Then came the familiar rumble of the start of the national anthem. Then the Chinook helicopter carrying our nation's flag came through the stadium as the song was played. It was a rather nostalgic time for me, because I have never sung the National Anthem for a very long time.
After this, the President check the various ranks while the artillery fire off. Then once it was checked. The Parade commander commands for a 21 Gun Salute. The Guard of Honor would raise their rifles and fire rounds into the air. Don't worry, they are all blanks.
They started to march off the field in an orderly manner. Then the Black Knights came back to show its prowess! It was magnificent. When the pictures are uploaded I'll let you guys see.
Then came the programs. Actually to be honest, the programs were a little boring. Other than that, the occasional Fireworks and Flares kept us entertain, as well as the musical fountain we had. Then came the Grand Finale where this Years Theme Song, Shine for Singapore was sung and together with all the other performance groups for the Grand Finale. We stood up and sang old songs together as one people, one nation and one Singapore. Then it was time to say our pledge:
We the Citizens of Singapore
Pledge ourselves, as one united people
Regardless of Race, Language or Religion
To build a Democratic Society,
Based on Justice and Equality,
So as to achieve Happiness
Prosperity, and Progress for our Nation.
Then we sang the National Anthem one more time and after that, the President will take its leave. And that marks the end of the NDP parade.
I love the theme song for this year, but i prefer the Chinese version to the English somehow. Not because I am a Chinese but the person who sang it was really good. Anyway, It was a tiring day, my eyes keep closing. I shall close by saying Happy Birthday Singapore, For a Better Singapore than Today. Thank you God for protecting Singapore too. God is Blessing you now, God is blessing you now, God is blessing you S I N G A P O R E, God is blessing you now! XD
He blessed me with a ticket to go watch the National Day Parade! It was actually a little unexpected then what I had in mind. Its not like what we watch on television, where the crowd will start screaming and shouting. Well only the middle portion will sometimes shout the loudest. I was seated at the west sector of the Marina Bay Seating area. Again this year, Singapore used the Floating platform for their National Day.
When Weiloong and I reached City Hall, it was packed! Such that the MRT had to give announcements! "The Station is crowded. If you are not taking the train please leave the station." Now that is one announcement you won't get to hear often in train stations. LOL! But it was crowded. We had to worm our way through. Weiloong was not carrying much, but I was carrying my guitar bag as it was after Cell Group when we head down together.
Once we reached Marina Square, there are signs to lead us to the ticket admission area. We had to undergo scan check for any malicious items before we proceed to walk to the Marina Bay. As we walk, we could see a sea of Red. Every corner you turn, there are people with Red Shirts. That was Singapore's Way of honoring the National Day. Wear Red Shirts. I wore a Maroon shirt, that was the only Red shirt I had. In fact it wasn't mine, it was my Dad's. I just borrowed.
Anyway, before proceeding to our west sector, we went to get our Fun Packs, its a must for NDP to give out Fun Packs for the survival of the crowd. It was a tote bag and inside was those string bags where you pull the string it will tighten the mouth of the bag. Those kind of bags. Inside there are tidbits, drinks and even some sweets. Of course there are other items like a Air Glove, you've got to blow it up in order to use it. There are lights inside the glove that is used for the night scene. After which, Weiloong and I found seats and then waited for the celebration to begin.
It started with the choir singing some songs and after which other items came to entertain us.
Highlights: National Day highlights are the new Sea display of boats, jet skis and Power Boats, then we have the RSAF Black Knights. That is the F-16 Display in the Air. The Red Lions Parachuters are one of the highlights. But during this time, it was actually drizzling. I had to sacrifice my poncho(located in goody bag) to my guitar bag. Thank God it was only a drizzle so I wasn't soaking wet.
Then the members of Parliament came in. The Prime Minister later and then...
THE CONTINGENTS ARRIVED! One of my favorite parts of National Day, was the different sectors of the army came marching in. Then once the Guard of Honor was in place, the President came to the scene. By this time we were all standing up. Then came the familiar rumble of the start of the national anthem. Then the Chinook helicopter carrying our nation's flag came through the stadium as the song was played. It was a rather nostalgic time for me, because I have never sung the National Anthem for a very long time.
After this, the President check the various ranks while the artillery fire off. Then once it was checked. The Parade commander commands for a 21 Gun Salute. The Guard of Honor would raise their rifles and fire rounds into the air. Don't worry, they are all blanks.
They started to march off the field in an orderly manner. Then the Black Knights came back to show its prowess! It was magnificent. When the pictures are uploaded I'll let you guys see.
Then came the programs. Actually to be honest, the programs were a little boring. Other than that, the occasional Fireworks and Flares kept us entertain, as well as the musical fountain we had. Then came the Grand Finale where this Years Theme Song, Shine for Singapore was sung and together with all the other performance groups for the Grand Finale. We stood up and sang old songs together as one people, one nation and one Singapore. Then it was time to say our pledge:
We the Citizens of Singapore
Pledge ourselves, as one united people
Regardless of Race, Language or Religion
To build a Democratic Society,
Based on Justice and Equality,
So as to achieve Happiness
Prosperity, and Progress for our Nation.
Then we sang the National Anthem one more time and after that, the President will take its leave. And that marks the end of the NDP parade.
I love the theme song for this year, but i prefer the Chinese version to the English somehow. Not because I am a Chinese but the person who sang it was really good. Anyway, It was a tiring day, my eyes keep closing. I shall close by saying Happy Birthday Singapore, For a Better Singapore than Today. Thank you God for protecting Singapore too. God is Blessing you now, God is blessing you now, God is blessing you S I N G A P O R E, God is blessing you now! XD
Friday, August 08, 2008
Hit by the Sian-Disease
Its those days again, when I feel the pressure, for no apparent reason.
Ok maybe its for a few reasons. I am just so tired. Probably because I sleep too late. Or maybe its because of the Final Exam coming. Perhaps its the job I have? It is admin job afterall, abit sian of it. Perhaps all of my energy went to FOP for dancing too much. LOL!
I do have one good news over all the sian-ness I mentioned. I manage to clear my common test! Its a pass! The lecturer do not want to tell me, But I have a feeling its a JUST pass. Nevertheless, I passed. Yet it still does not comfort me. The 2nd Paper was really difficult, what if the lecturer set something so hard that I can't pass my BTN again? Maybe in the end, this was the root of me being sian.
Furthermore, a friend of mine, who I looked up to a role model, has suddenly 'fallen' from where he was. Shall not mention the name. For those who know, you-know-who it was. You don't? Next time then tell you who.
It seems after FOP, the devil decided to start attacking the christians in their walk with God, with their Faith. I felt so drain I admitted that I have not been praying and reading the bible this week. To add on I even played games, not studying. ARGH! WHY ALWAYS LIKE THIS ON THE LAST FEW WEEKS TO EXAM!!!
Anyway, depressed at the moment. But I won't stay this way all the time. I have to stand up. Citius, Altius, Fortius! The motto of the Olympics must ring within our minds.
BEIJING OLYMPICS 2008 will commence today! Don't miss it!
Ok maybe its for a few reasons. I am just so tired. Probably because I sleep too late. Or maybe its because of the Final Exam coming. Perhaps its the job I have? It is admin job afterall, abit sian of it. Perhaps all of my energy went to FOP for dancing too much. LOL!
I do have one good news over all the sian-ness I mentioned. I manage to clear my common test! Its a pass! The lecturer do not want to tell me, But I have a feeling its a JUST pass. Nevertheless, I passed. Yet it still does not comfort me. The 2nd Paper was really difficult, what if the lecturer set something so hard that I can't pass my BTN again? Maybe in the end, this was the root of me being sian.
Furthermore, a friend of mine, who I looked up to a role model, has suddenly 'fallen' from where he was. Shall not mention the name. For those who know, you-know-who it was. You don't? Next time then tell you who.
It seems after FOP, the devil decided to start attacking the christians in their walk with God, with their Faith. I felt so drain I admitted that I have not been praying and reading the bible this week. To add on I even played games, not studying. ARGH! WHY ALWAYS LIKE THIS ON THE LAST FEW WEEKS TO EXAM!!!
Anyway, depressed at the moment. But I won't stay this way all the time. I have to stand up. Citius, Altius, Fortius! The motto of the Olympics must ring within our minds.
BEIJING OLYMPICS 2008 will commence today! Don't miss it!
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Festival of Praise!!! With the Parachute Band and Rueben Morgan
This years Festival of Praise has indeed created an impact in my life.
Probably because I decided before I went for FOP, that I wanted to find God in that meeting. Which I did, all three nights! I love Him more and indeed being in that stadium made me visualize the building that City Harvest was going to built. Its like seeing catching a glimpse of the future interior. Even by looking at the exterior I can even see how it was going to be like. However, I know ours will be bigger, after all, we are impacting the market place.
Back to my topic. Festival of Praise was a time where we can pray for the nation, our nation, Singapore. Indeed I am grateful for being born in Singapore. We can actually do more things for God due to our position. Festival of Praise is also the only time, where all churches from around Singapore can come together in unity to praise and worship the true living God. It was an experience that I can never forget.
The was also Pastor Mark Conner, forgive me if I spelled wrong. He was a very funny and interactive guy, and one more feature of him that really stand out.
He was SUPER DUPER TALL!
Wow... Really tall. But nevertheless, he brought the whole three days of FOP a word from God that really wake up the Singapore churches. The messages were:
1. How A Church Should be Like
2. Growing Old and Growing Up
3. Live the Life of Eternity
Indeed three messages that I am seriously going to apply in my life, especially, number 2 and three message.
I will talk more of the messages if I have the time. But now, I just want to say, PARACHUTE BAND as well as REUBAN MORGON and the Hillsong Team ROCKS!
I have to talk about the Last night of the event. After Mark Conner's preaching, we went into a time of worship. Afterwards come the Praise. And BOY! The Praise was superb! We sang old hits, new hits and then they told us to come to the front of the stage to dance! I immediately turned to one of my friends, Guang Jin. He knew what I wanted and he is also very enthusiastic.
We took off in an instant, we did not manage to get very front but it was still nice to see so many people around me, jumping, yelling, shouting, all praises to God. We jumped and danced till we're so tired. At the end of the whole praise, the pastor came up and told us this.
"You wanted to live in Eternity? Well THIS is what Eternity is all about! Christians all around, regardless of denomination, will come together and praise God together!"
Indeed, everything on that whole FOP was a just a minor glimpse of Eternity. You know what? Even if its a minor glimpse, I still Love it! I cannot comprehend what will happen when Eternity really hits us. We won't be tired, we'll be praising God through songs, through our talents and abilities and even through prayer. Its going to be HUGE! thats for sure.
Probably because I decided before I went for FOP, that I wanted to find God in that meeting. Which I did, all three nights! I love Him more and indeed being in that stadium made me visualize the building that City Harvest was going to built. Its like seeing catching a glimpse of the future interior. Even by looking at the exterior I can even see how it was going to be like. However, I know ours will be bigger, after all, we are impacting the market place.
Back to my topic. Festival of Praise was a time where we can pray for the nation, our nation, Singapore. Indeed I am grateful for being born in Singapore. We can actually do more things for God due to our position. Festival of Praise is also the only time, where all churches from around Singapore can come together in unity to praise and worship the true living God. It was an experience that I can never forget.
The was also Pastor Mark Conner, forgive me if I spelled wrong. He was a very funny and interactive guy, and one more feature of him that really stand out.
He was SUPER DUPER TALL!
Wow... Really tall. But nevertheless, he brought the whole three days of FOP a word from God that really wake up the Singapore churches. The messages were:
1. How A Church Should be Like
2. Growing Old and Growing Up
3. Live the Life of Eternity
Indeed three messages that I am seriously going to apply in my life, especially, number 2 and three message.
I will talk more of the messages if I have the time. But now, I just want to say, PARACHUTE BAND as well as REUBAN MORGON and the Hillsong Team ROCKS!
I have to talk about the Last night of the event. After Mark Conner's preaching, we went into a time of worship. Afterwards come the Praise. And BOY! The Praise was superb! We sang old hits, new hits and then they told us to come to the front of the stage to dance! I immediately turned to one of my friends, Guang Jin. He knew what I wanted and he is also very enthusiastic.
We took off in an instant, we did not manage to get very front but it was still nice to see so many people around me, jumping, yelling, shouting, all praises to God. We jumped and danced till we're so tired. At the end of the whole praise, the pastor came up and told us this.
"You wanted to live in Eternity? Well THIS is what Eternity is all about! Christians all around, regardless of denomination, will come together and praise God together!"
Indeed, everything on that whole FOP was a just a minor glimpse of Eternity. You know what? Even if its a minor glimpse, I still Love it! I cannot comprehend what will happen when Eternity really hits us. We won't be tired, we'll be praising God through songs, through our talents and abilities and even through prayer. Its going to be HUGE! thats for sure.
Friday, August 01, 2008
Birthday Surprise!
Yesterday, I did not have time to blog about it but this was what happen after my work.
I wanted to meet up with David to go home, as sometimes we do after work. We will meet up at Bras Basar Complex at the graphics book store. We usually browse the animation, drawing and graphic books. Then he told me that today, he wanted to go and buy a set of pencils.
So we explored the Bras Basar complex for the brand, Lycra. He said he wanted to buy it for himself. I made a remark that he should buy a present for me but i was joking when i said it. In fact he did not take heed of it when i say it.
He went to popular bookstore and we both found the lycra pencil set. He kept asking for my opinion in buying drawing products so i did. I persuaded him to buy the 12 set instead of the 6 set pencils he used before. I thought he wanted to be fully equipped for art coz i know his passion for animation. So in the end he bought two sets of 12 pencils. I asked him why he needed so many, he did not reply me. He immediately say he wanted to buy drawing block.
So we went to find the drawing block. Then he came to the cashier. After we left popular, he asked me to help him carry his bag for a moment while he took out one lycra set from his purchase.
He acted very casually and seemingly aloof, as if nothing happened. Then he passed me the popular plastic bag, containing a lycra pencil case and the drawing block.
"Nah, your birthday present."
I was shocked! Literally, my mouth hung open with surprise.
"I thought you wanted to buy for yourself. So that's why I gave you so many opinions that will help you." I answered.
But deep inside. I was touched. No friend has and will go that far to buy me a present. In fact, he's the first actually, in my teenage life, that a friend has given me a present.
Well so I had my first pencil kit! Yeah! One little step towards my dream! I hope to be able to draw arts so that I can post on my VERY own Deviant-art account. After all, deviant-art can also be a portfolio, only that it is online XD
Other than that, Cheryl treated me to Ajisen Ramen today! WHOOHOO! It was delicious. I love Japanese Food! I love Korean food too, but I still love Japanese Food. Those in Singapore only haha. For now. I haven't really went to the real place to eat their real menu of food.
One of my goals in life is to work in Japan! Not stay there, Singapore is my home after all, but to go there and steal some knowledge as well as to learn from them how to be detailed people. Once I have mastered it, I will come back to Singapore to open up the Dream Studio. I know its a VERY, VERY, Narrow path... But my vision for a studio in Singapore was just the beginning. There is still more details inside which I am not going to reveal. Coz i'm not sure.
Other than all this, one thing i must say. Today, is the FIRST DAY of F.O.P.! For some of you who did not know what FOP is. Its Festival of Praise. Its a time where churches around Singapore come together to pray for the nation and celebrate with songs of Praise and Worship to the one God that brought Singapore to where it is, today.
I decided that this FOP will come forth a fresh anointing. Which will make me grow to the next phase in life. Thats all folks for now. I hope you have a good time
Other than all this, one thing i must say. Today, is the FIRST DAY of F.O.P.! For some of you who did not know what FOP is. Its Festival of Praise. Its a time where churches around Singapore come together to pray for the nation and celebrate with songs of Praise and Worship to the one God that brought Singapore to where it is, today.
I decided that this FOP will come forth a fresh anointing. Which will make me grow to the next phase in life. Thats all folks for now. I hope you have a good time
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