Loti and I are back from our first trip together, and I’m thankful it was a surprisingly pleasant one. We took quite a number of photos, and also about 120 videos to compile into ONE single clip. So, please be patient wimme! Lotsa editing to do!
UPDATE:
I didn’t realise that there’s a ♥ shape on Loti’s chest until cousin Peimin pointed out.
AND AND! The video is complete, and I LOVE IT. WATCH!
Can I sound any worse for the first post of a new year? Hahaha anyway, happy 2012 everyone. OXYMORON TTM *ROLLS EYES.
But what if the 2012 prophecy is true?
May sound stupid to some, but I believe it to a certain extend. So. I want to fulfill some stuffs before I “die.”
Go Taiwan. (Happening this coming April :D)
Make my business idea come to live.
Spend lots of quality time with my loved ones.
Just 3 simple ones. And if you think it is too shallow for a bucket list, come on. One more year to enjoy, why so serious? If we get pass then say lah!
Looking back at the 11 things I wanna do in 2011, I’d say the most gratifying one was traveling alone – 9 days of Japan, more than I can ever ask for. I also accomplished almost every other thing on that list, except for the exercising and hitting ideal weight part. That, I can comprehend and I shall forget about the idea, ever.
Also in 2011, I’ve gained and lost a loved one. Well, I guess sometimes in life, it’s like that. I’ve spent the past 12 months learning how to let go (a lot), and now, I just embrace life as it comes. After all, we are nothing but particles in the universe, so just keep doing whatever that makes you happy.
Hell yeah! That’s Sharon, a blogger friend I made during an event last last Saturday. (OMG I’m backdated I know! Pillow photos credited to her btw.)
The launch of SHINE Youth Festival 2011, BIGGER, BOLDER, BETTER! That’s what I’m talking about.
A lil’ background info here. SHINE Youth Festival is an annual event organised by National Youth Council (NYC) with an aim to act as a platform for youths to indulge in their passion. In other words, LIVE YOUR DREAM! I especially like their tagline, “Enough Talk Just Do.” Because I’ve seen a lot of NATO (No Action Talk Only) people and I seriously can’t stand it, and in my heart I’m like, “shut up and show me something before you speak.” Okay, I digressed. To find out more about the festival, visit their website now!
One main highlight of the day is the “Cosmo Youth Parade” – a 1,000-strong mascot march down from Orchard Central to *SCAPE.
I missed the flag down, so I caught them halfway.
Female Predator!?!
Spiderman – before.
Spiderman – after. Whoa, which gym/slimming center did he visit?
War machine!
Freeze!
Ever popular Bumblebee! The mascot parade was by Nanyang Poly, and I couldn’t help but beam proudly to myself when they chanted “NYP rocks” along the way (because I was from there haha)!
Check out the crowd! An explosion of 12,000 youths!
Amidst the human mass and the hot sun, there’s a “chill-out zone” by Kit Kat® to much delight, complete with free drinks, kit kats, and all.
Pursuant to section 49, sub section 7E, paragraph A of the Parliamentary Youth Act, I was caught chilling out with Mr. Yam Ah Mee.
Daniel Ong – emcee and Martin Tan – chairperson of the SHINE Youth Festival 2011 steering committee.
More blogger friends made during SHINE Youth Festival!
From top left to bottom right, Joey, Angie, Shu Qing, and Sharon. We got chatty and all while waiting for the night concert to start.
The line of performances was a multicultural heritage of ethnic fusion mix and pop program, featuring talents of all kinds.
Freestyle Dancers (The Big Groove).
Juz B – an eye-opening acapella and beat-box group!
The Roses.
The Kit Kat® chill-out zone at night.
I was happily enjoying my dinner break with the fellow bloggers when suddenly, all of them dropped their plates and rushed back to the stage.
I was stuck somewhere in between chicken bones and a conversation, but as soon as I was done, I too hurried to the scene, and there she was..
Jack & Rai with EIC whom played a few of my favourite Coldplay songs.
Then, the lights blacked out, and it was the moment most people are waiting for.
*Drum roll.
Derrick Hoh – another homegrown artist whom made his way to Taiwan’s music industry.
Go crazy NOW!
We were directly below the stage and had the savoured the best view. Perks of being a blogger muahahaha.
Just look at the faces of envy.
Don’t say don’t have lah, here’s a short clip I’ve taken of Derrick Hoh dancing to his popular KTV song – 当我知道你们相爱.
And here’s a cheapo way to have a photo taken with the superstar in case we didn’t had a chance to, which in the end, we really didn’t because he fled so fast with the tightest security guards. But okay la, luckily I’m not his fangirl if not my heart would be broken </3
By the time the festival ended, everyone were getting in the mood to sleep.
I’m not one who’s into politics ever before, but the sudden surge of open voices and opinions through the social media got everyone (including me) really excited. This is the first time something like that is happening in Singapore and I personally feel that it’s a good sign because Singaporeans finally have a platform to express our thoughts.
Articles after videos after articles, everyone just became more daring from behind the screens to out on ground. We’ve been suppressed for way too long because whoever whom has a strong opinion against our government in the past would be shot down and silenced. That’s why Singaporeans are fearful to voice out anything. We steer clear of getting into political trouble so we divert all our time and attention to make more and more money (just like the ruler) so as to keep up with our ever increasing living standards.
I think people whom think that there’s “nothing wrong” with the PAP are prolly those who have lived comfortably in wealth all their lives, because our system is made where the rich gets richer, and the poor can only get poorer. We slog hard so that our government can pocket $10K per day (TOP 30 highest paid politicians in the world are all from Singapore) when they should be the ones working for us citizens.
I believe like many of my peers, this is my first time voting in the General Elections, but sadly, many are still apathetic, ignorant, timid, blah blah. Give you one $600 you happy already, when it’s actually our money in the first place -.- However, this kind of attitude is only inevitable because of the government-administered-information that our education system and the media delivers.
This is a perfect example of a apathetic Singaporean lol funny max.
I’m not saying that I’m the most knowledgeable but I want to make my vote count. This is entirely my own point of view and you can beg to differ. There is no wrong or right opinions to begin with anyway.
Trust me, I’m still learning and if you’re one who also complains about expensive food expensive transport foreign workers competing for jobs or university places yadah yadah, and now that you can do something about it, do it.
Start. READ READ READ. There are many well written online articles out there which will never see the daylight in The Straits Times.
Where I can stand next to Kungfu Panda together with my best friend; get high on adrenaline rush; smuggle my camera up on roller coaster rides like I always do; scream my lungs out; feeling all surreal about being at movie-like settings; act like a tourist; behave like a little kid; photos photos PHOTO OVERLOADDDD! Read the rest of the entry
Fuck knights in shining armours, prince charming or whatsoever heroes because I am Kaiyi AND I AM MY OWN SUPERWOMAN muahahah! Except that I can't fly, and er, I don't wear my undies on the outside.