NDP Theme Song 2006 - My Island Home

I really like this song. It's quite cheerful and it sings about the beauty of Singapore. This song also shows Singaporeans' love for Singapore. Enjoy~

Lyrics:

This is my home
She's everything to me
Grace and beauty
In all that you see

My island home
Wherever I may be
I never will forget her
Nor will she forget me

Chorus
And I will sing
A song of home
A land of peace
Where dreams are born everyday
My home
Wherever I may be
I believe
You will always be a part of me

My island home
Home of my family
This is my future
Where I want to be
(This is my future
This is my home)

Repeat Chorus x 2

My home
Wherever I may be
I believe
You will always be a part of me
A part of me


source of video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hx10V0syxXw&feature=related
source of lyrics: http://www.ndp.org.sg/downloads/audio/lyrics.php?song=my_island_home

First Wushu Badminton Session

After much planning, I finally have my first badminton session with my wushu people! The main aim of this session is bonding. I really thank those who turned up and showed support for the importance of bonding. It's all the effort put together that we can get this session planned. Great job people! Even though there may still be a gap, I think that this session has helped a little somehow to decrease the distance.

I feel a little bad that I didn't get to play much as I sprained my ankle after a few rounds. The game just started for a while and I injured myself. How clumsy I am. Liyan accompanied me to the canteen to obtain some ice cubes for my ankle. The canteen uncle gave me the ice cubes free after knowing that I have injured myself, so nice. He looked a little puzzled at first when I tell him that I want to buy some ice cubes from him. Shuting helped me to put the ice cubes on my ankle such that it's not too cold to freeze my leg.

I didn't thought of putting ice cubes at first though. I only kept rubbing my leg, hoping that will ease the pain so that I can continue the game. Shaun told me that putting ice cubes at the swollen area helps so I decided to give it a try.

Booked the court for 3 hours and I sat at the side for almost 2 hours. Did try to play but my ankle really hurts. Anyway, I had fun and this is really a great chance for us to bond even though only the year ones turned up.

Hoping to have another bonding session soon with more people turning up, especially the quiet and shy year ones.

Volunteerism

To many, volunteering may seems to be a waste of time as all you give are hard work and no monetary return. Besides from the one-sided effort, some may even be criticised for their hard work.

But why are so many people who are still continuing to volunteer for the various events? The reason is that the contributions would allow one to gain fulfilment spiritually that is worth a lot more than monetary rewards.

The job is of course inevitable to be tiring no matter what event that one is involved in. What really matters most would be the experience gained. Having unpleasant events not to occur totally is almost impossible. However, that doesn't mean that a volunteer can be treated with little respect for the sake that they are get themselves involved in events on their own accord.

For organisers, the welfare of volunteers should be taken care of as they are very great by sacrificing their time for the event while they could have been doing something else. Volunteering works are beneficial spiritually but that doesn't mean that all are that rewarding. As everybody are different, the volunteering work that suits one would be different. Furthermore, it is really not recommended to volunteer in an event if there is total no respect for the volunteers.

In conclusion, volunteering work is good for the soul and mind when it is done with the fact that the event suits the individual and that the individual do it with sincerity. It is of course wonderful if nothing undesirable occurs.

Cheers for the volunteers!

Char Siew Rice

This is another nice dish found at the hawker located at Alexandra Village. The meat is soft and tender. The whole thing blends well with the char siew sauce and another sauce that I do not know what it is. The uncle is very nice, he gave me the char siew sauce generously when I asked for it. The sauces taste really different from those bought from the market. It's really tasty.

It's quite cheap honestly even though it would be better with a little more rice. The main thing that I thought the taste of this dish can be improved would be by adding some vegetables. It can be cucumber, tomato, or any other types of green leaves vegetables as long as it goes well with the dish. Simply with just the meat and rice somehow lacks the variety in taste.

Meat Floss Bread

I like the bread topped with meat floss as there is a special type of oil that is being spread on the bread so that the floss can stay on the bread. The taste of that special type of oil is very nice! *slurp* It really blends well with the meat floss.

Of the shops that I have eaten this bread, I find the price a little high. How nice if it could be lower.

After tasting a few types of this type of bread, I really like the bread topped with pork floss and nothing else. Simple and tasty. I don't really like those with other flavours like wasabi or chilli. I find the taste a little odd though.

Chicken Rice

This stall at Alexandra Village is quite unique. The soup that came with the chicken rice is winter melon soup. First time ever that I see winter melon soup served with chicken rice. The soup is quite tasty, not much MSG.

The rice taste quite good, especially when it is blended with the sauce that is found in the plate of chicken. The rice taste just nice, not too oily or too dry. The chicken tastes good too! Not a bad choice to give it a try. =)

Personally, I still prefer my grandma's chicken rice. =D

RSAF Open House 2008

My experience at the open house is quite a good one. I am so glad that I get to take a lot of nice pictures! Even though it rained in the noon when Parvin and I reached there, it does not dampen our spirit as we are certain that there are good shows awaiting.

The people behind the scenes had done their jobs well. The ambassadors, the pilots, and many other people, they are really nice. The ambassadors had helped me to get my way around. The pilots are helpful in helping Parvin and I to take nice pictures in terms of being our photographers and take pictures with us. Some other RSAF people had also helped us to take photos too. So nice.

The aircrafts and weapons on display has really amazed me. All are very cool!! As the queues were very long, I didn't hop into any aircrafts to take pictures. Many people didn't get to hop on too. So they took pictures on the ground. I keep taking pictures of the 'tail' of the aircrafts as there are many people crowded at the head of the aircrafts. The 'tails' are really cute as there are many interesting logos on each aircrafts.

There are quite a lot of people that grace the event today. Think that there would be more people if there isn't rain. The puddles of water had made the bottom of my jeans very wet. =S

Anyway, I am so happy that I got to have close interactions with the aircrafts and weapons even though they are just models for display purposes. I get to touch them too! Woohoo! I am really happy when I saw the Black Knight! =D Took a picture with one pilot before Parvin and I left the air base. Think that person is Black Knight 4. Haha. Only get to see the pilots when we were about the leave. Not bad that we got the chance to take a picture!

There was an aerial display at 5pm. It is really cool! As many aircrafts together with some other machines and vechicles were performing at the same time, it is quite hard for me to take videos as I do not know what to take! Haha! In order to create an atmosphere for their performance, they had used some explosives. The third explosion was relatively nearer to me as compared to the first and second. I screamed as it was really loud and I wasn't prepared. Feel really embarassed after that, especially when there are some RSAF people standing in front of me. =.=

The show started with the performance by 8 parachutists. Their parachutes are bright green and are really eye-catching. After that is the departure of 4 fighter planes. 2 planes each for the 2 types of fighter planes. Even though the sound is loud, it's cool! I am quite happy that I got to see how they depart and land.

Anyway, there are a lot of other activities too. As Parvin and I are more interested in taking pictures, we didn't take part in the activities. Not bad that my brother had enjoyed himself and won some prizes. What I would like to add on is that the souvenirs given to polytechnic and ITE students are very nice! Screamed at home when I opened up and see that they are the things that I like. A bit disappointed that I do not get to keep the invitation letter as a souvenir after exchanging for that box of nice souvenirs.

I was planning to go there early in the morning as there are a lot of events in the morning as compared to the noon. That would include the lucky draw for an aircraft ride! As Parvin can only make it in the noon, I have no choice but to accomodate. Well, it is not that bad afterall as both of us are drained after 4 hours. Quite lucky that we didn't went in the morning. Furthermore, as it rained in the noon, there are not much people which enables us to have more space to take more pictures.

NDP 1998 Theme Song - Home

Even though it has been ten years since this song was first sang at the national day parade, many still remember the original music of this song and are very familiar with it. It's a song that many Singaporean that feel close to heart. Many would sing along with the song whenever the music is played. Apart from that, the lyrics are rather meaningful too. Enjoy!

Lyrics:

Whenever I am feeling low
I look around me and I know
There's a place that will stay within me
Wherever I may choose to go
I will always recall the city
Know every street and shore
Sail down the river which brings us life
Winding through my Singapore

Chorus:
This is home truly, where I know I must be
Where my dreams wait for me, where that river always flows
This is home surely, as my senses tell me
This is where I won't be alone, for this is where I know it's home

When there are troubles to go through
We'll find a way to start anew
There is comfort in the knowledge
That home's about its people too
So we'll build our dreams together
Just like we've done before
Just like the river which brings us life
There'll always be Singapore

(Repeat Chorus)

For this is where I know it's home
For this is where I know I'm home


source of video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTkVG6lWvwY
source of lyrics: http://www.ndp.org.sg/downloads/audio/lyrics.php?song=home

NDP 2008 Theme Song - Shine for Singapore

This song is rather meaningful and it holds the Singapore spirit, matching with the theme of this year's NDP - Celebrating the Singapore Spirit.

Lyrics:

Have you seen a star,
One that guides you no matter where you are?
However vast the sky may be
Or dark it seems
You can be sure, it's always there for you and me

Have you heard a song,
One that moved you, one that made you sing along?
Your dreams and hopes will all come true
If you believe that every vision begins with you.

* Shine for Singapore
This is your song
Deep inside your heart where it belongs
It'll always stay, strive for your goals.
You will achieve with visions so bold.

# Shine for Singapore
This is our song
Reach out for the sky, far and beyond
As one we'll stand, we're Singapore
It's here that we belong

Have you heard a song,
One that moved you, one that made you sing along?
Your dreams and hopes will all come true
If you believe that every vision begins with you.

Nowhere i'd rather be, this is home to me
This star shines strong and free

Repeat, *,#


source of video and lyrics: www.ndp.org.sg

High School Musical - Breaking Free

I find this song music to the ears and it's rather meaningful. I believe that it is a song that is familiar to many. Hope that you will enjoy it. =)

It is the believe of oneself that one is able to achieve. =)

Here are the lyrics:


Troy:
We’re soarin’, flyin’
There’s not a star in heaven
That we can’t reach

Gabriella:
If we’re trying
So we’re breaking free

Troy:
You know the world can see us
In a way that’s different than who we are

Gabriella:
Creating space between us
‘Til we’re separate hearts

Both:
But your faith it gives me strength
Strength to believe

Chorus #1
Troy:
We’re breakin’ free
Gabriella:
We’re soarin’
Troy:
Flyin’
Both:
There’s not a star in heaven
That we can’t reach
Troy:
If we’re trying
Both:
Yeah, we’re breaking free
Troy:
Oh, we’re breakin’ free
Gabriella:
Ohhhh
Troy:
Can you feel it building
Like a wave the ocean just can’t control
Gabriella:
Connected by a feeling
Ohhh, in our very souls
Both:
Rising ‘til it lifts us up
So every one can see

Chorus #2
Troy: We’re breakin’ free
Gabriella: We’re soarin’
Troy: Flyin’
Both:
There’s not a star in heaven
That we can’t reach
Troy:
If we’re trying
Yeah we’re breaking free
Gabriella:
Ohhhh runnin’
Troy:
Climbin’
To get to that place
Both:
To be all that we can be
Troy:
Now’s the time
Both:
So we’re breaking free
Troy:
We’re breaking free
Gabriella:
Ohhh , yeah

Troy:
More than hope
More than faith
Gabriella:
This is true
This is fate
And together

Both:
We see it comin’
Troy:
More than you
More than me

Gabriella:
Not a want, but a need
Both:
Both of us breakin’ free

Chorus #3
Gabriella: Soarin’
Troy: Flyin’
Both:
There’s not a star in heaven
That we can’t reach
If we’re trying
Troy: Yeah we’re breaking free
Gabriella:
Breaking free
Were runnin’
Troy:
Ohhhh, climbin’
Both:
To get to the place
To be all that we can be
Now’s the time
Troy: Now’s the time
Gabriella: So we’re breaking free
Troy: Ohhh, we’re breaking free
Gabriella: Ohhhh

Both:
You know the world can see us
In a way that’s different than who we are


source of lyrics: http://www.allmusicals.com/lyrics/highschoolmusical/breakingfree.htm