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- "My Beijing" Photo Competition 2009
A list of works submitted for "My Beijing" Photo Competition 2009.
*Third Prize winning entry.
http://www.ebeijing.gov.cn/feature_2/MyBeijing/PrizeWinner/t1034025.htm
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- Noise Singapore 2006
A list of works submitted for Noise Singapore 2006.
www.noisesingapore.com
*Shortlisted for the Festival Showcase.
**Featured in the Festival Showcase. :)
- Stellar Observations
- SIF IV Teambuilding 2012, Universal Studios Singapore
- 25-30 Mar'12 Siem Reap, Cambodia
- 12-16 Mar'12 Siem Reap, Cambodia
- Making Friends For A Better World
The world at Singapore International Foundation.
- 25-30 Dec'11 Siem Reap, Cambodia
- 11-14 Dec'11 Siem Reap, Cambodia
- Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore 2011
- Hong Kong, China
Yet another birthday treat I rewarded myself! ;)
- Cake Baking @ Baking Industry Training Centre
- 16-22 Oct'11 Siem Reap, Cambodia
- SIF 20th Anniversary Volunteers' Appreciation Evening 2011
- Art Jamming @ my art space!
- 19-24 Jul'11 Siem Reap, Cambodia
http://www.sif.org.sg/gallery/videos/23/sif-water-for-life-project-video.html
*Photos by David
- 20-25 Jun'11 Siem Reap, Cambodia
http://www.sif.org.sg/gallery/videos/23/sif-water-for-life-project-video.html
*Photos by Michael
- Freakin' Zoorrific! 2011
All sights and sounds Singapore Zoo.
- A Day Out @ Jurong Bird Park
- ArtScience Museum, Marina Bay Sands Singapore
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Yet another annual catch up session with Beth and Eddie Buddie. Thanks guys as always for hanging out and the warm hospitality. *Hugs
- Freakin' Zoorrific! 2010
All sights and sounds Singapore Zoo.
- Jeju & Seoul, Korea
안녕하세요? Annyong haseyo!
I love Korea! :D
- Halloween Horrors 2010
Another year of horror!
- Intertidal Walk at Pulau Semakau
*Photos by Gwen
**Photos by Burnard
- WRS Dinner & Dance 2010 @ Mandarin Orchard Singapore
My 3rd DnD in WRS. Watching the HODs danced actually made me felt happy to be part of WRS. Don't ask. :)
Bollywood Sensation! Love the colours! :D
- WRS Operations Captain's Ball Challenge 2010
Another fun-filled night. :)
- WRS Service Rally 2010
We will make your day!
- SZ Ops Teambuilding 2010, Universal Studios Singapore
WheeEEeeEEee!!!!!!!!!! We love the express pass! :D
Thanks everyone for making this happen!
*Photos by Julia
**Photos by Victor
- Kayaking in Seletar Reservoir
Now free. Only for the privileged. :)
- Freakin' Zoorrific! 2009
All sights and sounds Singapore Zoo.
- Ele-fun Parade!
So much fun! :D
- Surprise Birthday Treat
WheeEEeeEEee!!!!! :D
- Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Spending my birthday with the beautiful kids in Cambodia. :)
*Photos taken by Piseth.
- A Nice Day Out
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- SZ Ops Teambuilding 2009, Leisure World
A SUPER DUPER fun trip with the team! :D
- Halloween Horrors 2009
- Bangkok, Thailand
- A'Famosa Resort Malacca, Malaysia
A great weekend getaway!
- Beth's Wedding & Malacca, Malaysia
My first time at a KL wedding and a long overdue meetup with my guru, Celine. HAHA!
- Kota Tinggi Falls, Malaysia
Have a dip people! :D
- Tokyo, Japan
What can I say about Tokyo?
SIMPLY AWESOME! :D
*Photos and vids taken from Sheila's camera.
**Photos and vids taken from June's camera.
- Kers & Tris' Wedding @ Marina Mandarin Singapore
A great chance to catch up with FOCUS and BFC 7 mates. :)
- Hong Kong & Macau, China
2nd trip to Hong Kong but a 1st to Macau. The Venetian Macao is a sight to behold.
Definitely more night shots and shopping next round!
- Freakin' Zoorrific! 2008
All sights and sounds Singapore Zoo.
- Bintan, Indonesia
Marina got me along for an all expenses paid 2-day Bintan trip to check out Bintan Lagoon Resort. The popular blogger that she is, was invited along with few others to review their experience with the resort. Having been to Bintan and the resort a few times during my stint at FOCUS Adventure, I welcomed the break nonetheless. It was also a first travelling with Marina! :D
Photos from Marina's camera/ Bintan Lagoon Resort.
- Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
*MY JOURNEY TO THE OLYMPICS*
1992 Barcelona - I was 12 and all I could remember was the constant flashing of the Games logo on TV. I wondered what the fuss was about. Barcelona? Is it a place? Where is it? What's happening there?
1996 Atlanta - 16 years old and for the first time ever, I caught the Games coverage on TV. I was WOWED. I bought the Games music CD and must have blasted Celine Dion's 'Power of the Dream' a gazillion times. I idolised the US girls gymnastics team. Kerri Strug was a classic and who could forget that cute lil munchkin, Dominique Moceanu? I was hooked.
2000 Sydney - Stuck in uni in Melbourne. I'd visited Sydney Olympic Park on spring break in 1999. I was there, so close but yet so far away from all that exciting action that was to explode in Sydney next year.
2004 Athens - Too far, and still stuck in uni, though now in Perth. I ran a high Olympics fever. I was living alone then and had the whole apartment to myself. Apart from going to classes, I was a couch potato for 2 weeks. I suffered from withdrawal syndrome and when the athletes came home, I skipped uni to welcome them back. I wanted to ask Bevan George if I could touch his gold medal but I figured it's too precious and he prolly wouldn't let me haha! I AM GOING TO BEIJING IN 2008!
2005 Singapore - IOC Session for the bidding of 2012 Olympic Games. Finally! A chance to be part of the Games! I volunteered as a Service Ambassador, saw my favourite athletes and some very famous personalities including Tony Blair and Hillary Clinton. O and such a soft spoken bloke Beckham is! Someone told me to sell my pen on eBay cos' Beckham used it to sign a number of autographs haha!
2008 Beijing - I saved and planned. I wasn't lucky. I made it happen. I was there. I lived it. I was TOP OF THE WORLD!
2012 London - The journey continues. . .
- WRS Dinner & Dance 2008 @ Marina Mandarin Singapore
The theme was 'We will rock you!'. I thought this year was kinda draggy and didn't really enjoy it as much as I did last year. I had fun nonetheless. ;)
Photos by Uncle William Nai from SZ/ SZ mates.
- Marketing & Operations Teambuilding 2008
Ang Mo Kio Garden, where I used to train with my basketball mates running up and down those cold, hard steps.
Photos by SZ mates.
- SZG Earth Day Clean-up 2008
Here we go again! Our annual clean-up event.
Photos by Uncle William Nai from SZ.
- KL - Ipoh - Gopeng - Penang, Malaysia
A getaway for a whitewater rafting trip.
- Chinese New Year 2008 Celebrations @ Singapore Zoo
It's all so festive and exciting! :D
- In Loving Memory of Ah Meng
Goodbye Ah Meng. . .we'll miss you. :(
Photos from an external source.
- Chinese New Year 2008 WRS Ops Lo Hei Dinner
Happy Chinese New Year everyone! :D
- SZ Ops JunkOUT!
In line with SZG Green Team's JunkOUT! Campaign, SZ Ops finally did some junking out, much to Linda's pleasure. We junked out tons of stuff but strangely, our workspace looked like pre-junkout status 5 days later. o.O
- Freakin' Zoorrific! 2007
All sights and sounds Singapore Zoo.
- Marketing & Operations Wild Challenge
Our quarterly challenge against Marketing. I hadn't competed in races/ ball games since my junior college days, and it's good to know that. .
I STILL GOT IT! :P
Photos by SZ mates.
- EXSA Award 2007
EXSA Award at Serapong Pavilion in Sentosa. It's one big arse boring award ceremony. Hopefully I'll get one next year though. Heh.
Photos by SZ mates.
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Had a great time catching up with ex-housemates and meeting new people. Loved it and will go back for more. :D
- FOCUS Adventure
Where Every Moment is a Challenge!
My stint in the outdoor adventure industry, which I really enjoyed. (see Basic Facilitator Course 7)
- Yvonne's Short Trip to Singapore
She got the job w00t! :D
- Bernard's Farewell Barbie
Bernard says 'Buh bye Singapore Zoo!' and 'HELLO Mr Policeman!'
Photos by SZ mates.
- Inter-departmental Bowling Challenge @ Orchid Country Club
Singapore Zoo and Night Safari departments pitted against one another in an exciting bowling challenge!
Photos by SZ mates.
- WOMAD 2007
It rocked, as usual. Need I say more? :)
I'm a sucker for outdoor music fests!
- WRS Dinner & Dance 2007 @ Conrad Centennial Singapore
All of WRS decked out in black and white for this year's DnD. What a blast and everyone had fun. MC Eddie Singh was freakin' hilarious and led the event on a high throughout the evening.
Photos by Uncle William Nai from SZ/ SZ mates.
- Marketing & Operations Teambuilding 2007
My first teambuilding session in Singapore Zoo.
Photos by SZ mates.
- SZG Earth Day Clean-up 2007
Singapore Zoo and Night Safari adopt Upper Seletar Reservoir and Mandai Lake Road area as part of Earth Day Conservation Programme.
Everyone had sweat-stained shirts but what the hell! :D
Photos by Uncle William Nai from SZ.
- Alex's Farewell Dinner
Another great night of hearty dinner and catching up with FOCUS mates.
- BFC 7 Gatherings
- Housewarming Dinner @ Vincent's
A chance to catch up with ex-workmates from Research Plus.
- Chinese New Year 2007
Happy Oinky New Year! <(^@^)>
Soak in the festive atmosphere from Chinatown and home!
- Good Vibrations Festival
I had a ball of a time at this Aussie music fest. Great acts and I particularly enjoyed Cicada, Jurassic 5 and Beastie Boys. Check out the vids from the Beastie Boys set!
- New Year's Eve 2006
A brilliant night with a spectacular view of the city skyline and fireworks from the 61st storey of Swissotel The Stamford, Singapore.
Could have done better with a tripod but didn't have one. Still, they're pretty damn good. :)
- Gathering @ Terence's
A post X'mas and pre NYE dinner gathering at Terence's with FOCUS mates.
- Yanni's Wedding @ Swissotel The Stamford
Great night to dress up and catch up with ex-colleagues! :D
- Basic Facilitator Course 7
BFC 7 was one hell of an experience!
I learnt valuable facilitation skills and challenge ropes courses techniques. The challenge elements were not only a test of physical abilities but also mental strength. Psyching up that's what I say!
Best of all, I got to know a great bunch of fun-loving, adventurous individuals! The support and encouragement that everyone exuded was unbelievably amazing.
- Pat See's Wedding @ Jurong Bird Park
My first time attending a friend's wedding haha!
- Chillout Session @ Pasir Ris Park & Changi Village
One of those nights chillin' out with a bunch of great mates.
- Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games
My first time at an international sports event. It was also a great time to re-visit my love, Melbourne. :)
- Shanghai, Zhejiang & Jiangsu Provinces, China
There's plenty to discover and explore in China.
Beijing 2008 Olympics here I come!
- Up North, Western Australia
A post-exam and birthday prezzie from me, myself and I. :D
- Wildflower Festival @ Kings Park, Perth Western Australia
A day out to check out the wildflowers in spring. I took a good long walk to Kings Park that's just across my apartment.
- Randomly Perth
All sights and sounds Perth.
- Perth Living
Living in Perth was. . .kinda strange.
- WA Salutes You!
A parade held in the city to welcome home Western Australia's outstanding athletes from the Athens 2004 Olympics.
I skipped uni that day. :P
- Eddie Buddie's Short Trip to Perth
Finally! An old mate from Melbourne came to visit! :D
- The University of Western Australia
All sights and sounds UWA.
- A Day Out to the City
Just a day out to the city with Beth's friends from Queensland Australia.
- Randomly Melbourne
All sights and sounds Melbourne.
Melbourne, the city so profoundly and superficially you
Kate Holden
October 6, 2007
I saw you the other day. It was a nice day, I was out and about, walking in the city, getting on and off trams, going into shops, sitting on a bench. It was the kind of day when every face that passed came from somewhere, was going somewhere else, no longer a mask but a personality. It was the kind of day when the light was kind, and the breeze was sugary, and there was time for looking, as I waited for a tram, as I walked in the park, as I passed you in the street.
You were loudly hailing a man in a bear suit in Bourke Street Mall, flinging your arms around his sagging velvety waist, screaming happily, because it was a beautiful day and your spirits were high and you'd just had a call from the boy you like. You were riding your bike down St Kilda Road, sunglasses on, intent only on the zing of asphalt beneath the wheel, thinking of getting home and ringing your best mate and having that beer. You were falling asleep on the tram to Smith Street, your hat pulled low, your teeth not aching for once, the drugs soft in your veins. You were doing your homework on Platform 6 at Flinders Street Station, frowning. You were paused on the corner opposite Parliament House, to look at the clouds rising above the facade. You were begging for change outside St Paul's. You were kissing your girlfriend in the Botanical Gardens, down by the lake, the whole afternoon ahead of you, her shoulders so crushable under your hands. You were buying poetry in the bookshop, wondering if $34.95 was too much to pay for something so beautiful but so brief.
In the ladies' lounge in Myer I saw you rubbing your sore feet. You and your friends were taking up the whole footpath in Russell Street and everyone who passed you was annoyed, and you didn't even notice. You were surreptitiously checking your breath before you went into an office block for a meeting. A man's shirt in the window of a shop in Little Collins caught your eye, and but you remembered that he broke up with you last week, and there will be no more gift-giving, and you hastened on. You were reading a script in a cafe in Degraves Lane, hoping someone would notice. In Elizabeth Street you were stomping down past the convenience stores and the accessories stores and the mobile-phone stores and the hair-product stores, full of rubbish you don't need, hating all of them and hating everyone who was getting in your way, because the whole day had been awful and you really just wanted to go home and take your pill. You were on your way to a hotel to see your lover, running late and hot in your business suit, hoping she wouldn't mind. You were missing your brother, still in the village on the other side of the world, wondering what he'd make of a place like this, hoping you'll get to show him one day when he saves enough money, when the paperwork is cleared. Because Melbourne is a wonderful city, and there is so much to see.
The buildings are so tall and fine, or crumbling and concrete and ugly, and the streets are easy to learn, and in the shops you can buy the riches of all the world, and here are thousands of people, your people, each one of them a capsule of thought and memory, all of them perfectly fitted into this bubble of a city between sea and hills, and though some of them don't know where they're going next, they will arrive there nonetheless.
I heard you say to your mate, the two of you in tracksuits and runners, swaggering down Swanston Street, "Nah, mate, nah, I wasn't f---ing rebuking you." I heard you say, unsmiling, leaning over a cafe table to your boyfriend, both of you beautiful young men, "Do you really want to know?" I heard you tell your friend, "That's the best thing, isn't it. A cup of tea. A cup of tea and a fried egg. Beautiful." I heard you whisper on the phone, "Don't be like that."
You were sitting on a bench, watching the crowds. Every song that came up on on your music player was perfect, and the world was bevelled with golden sunshine at the end of the afternoon. You watched everything. One person scowled at you; another smiled. Hello, you thought. Hello there.
- Buffet @ Crown Casino
Our favourite buffet place in Crown Casino. Damn I miss the food!
- In all Melbourne Randomness
Just. . .mucking around. :P
- Steve's Gig @ Billboard
Hard trance rocks my world!
- Ballarat, Victoria Australia
Gold mining town but I didn't find any gold. :|
- Gathering @ Eddie's
Another awesome get-together with my good ol' mates!
- Wilsons Promontory, Victoria Australia
Another McComas road trip.
- Gathering @ 17 McComas Grove
Cooked this meal for everyone when I visited from Perth. :P
- Mornington Peninsula, Victoria Australia
Thank you. . .for the best sunset I've ever seen.
- Whitewater Rafting @ King River, Victoria Australia
Adrenaline pumpin'. I could raft all day long! o.O
- Mich's Birthday
We celebrated at this Korean restaurant in Box Hill.
- Winter Barbie @ 17 McComas Grove
It was freakin' cold but fun nonetheless! :)
- Eddie Buddie's Birthday
A great night out to Crown Casino and a surprise for the birthday boy back home!
- Gathering @ Beryl's
Steamboat in a rice cooker! We're so damn smart! :P
- Yvonne's Cookouts
Yvonne loves to cook and we miss her Nasi Lemak and Na Bo Fan! :D
- Melbourne Living
Melbourne makes me tick.
- Gathering @ Mich's
One of the first few gatherings to start off the new semester.
- Baywatch & Mich's Place
Baywatch, our favourite Fish N Chips place along Burwood Highway. We then checked out Mich's new place after dinner.
- Great Ocean Road in Summer, Victoria Australia
My second trip, this time in summer.