Trip Down Under Part IV

9th March 2008

Finally, we reached the Acer Arena...... We all entered the doors and went straight up the gate of the arena. We managed to get seats at the second level.... quite a good view to the stage. It was 1700hrs local time (1400hrs SIN), the recording officially started. Joel Houston, one of the main worship pastors from the worship and Arts, started of telling us about this recording. It is about praising God and let the world know it greatness..... let’s us put our worship to Him tonight. It was really good, the atmosphere was great, I really felt the Holy Spirit was around us. I felt the power around the whole arena. There were a lot of new worship leaders this year and I think our church has indeed went into the next level of worship. I took a few photos from the event. You all could enjoy it.

After the recording, Marvin and Wenqi brought me to Statfield to have Korean BBQ. It was really nice especially during Autumn. We cooked our own food at the stove in front of us. I am very full...hehe!

After that, I went back to my friend’s place….. this is the end of my 3rd day here…

My Trip Down-under Part III

9th March 2008 (Saturday)


Dear all,

Sorry that I have to continue with my journey down under again.

I woke up around 0700hrs local time (0300hrs SIN) and got ready to take a bus to Central to catch the church bus to Hillsong Church. I told a bus down to Chinatown to get breakfast. I went to my favourite cake shop, St Helen to get my bread. After that, I walked slowly to Central Station to take the bus. I hopped on the bus and off I go.

Finally I reached Hillsong Church, my parent church...... I cannot forget my four years in this church, really miss the praise and worship to our beloved God. I met Marvin and Wenqi..... and we went in for service. I was overwhelmed with the service and also a guest speaker that spoke about what God wants us to do. They were Praise, Purpose, Provision, Pardon and Protection.
The service ended with a praise song. I went out of the hall and out to the car park. I waited for Pris, my CG leader in Sydney to pass me the ticket for tonight’s Hillsong Album Recording at the Acer Arena.

After that, I caught up with my other church friends. It was really wonderful.
I went out of church with Marvin and Wenqi for lunch at Kensington. We went to our favourite Indonesia Restaurant to eat. I like the BBQ Chicken and rice.....so nice and chilli is spicy. After lunch, both Marvin and Wenqi drove me to the city to take a walk before I met them at 1600hrs local time (1300hrs SIN) to go to the recording.

I went to the city to take a walk... I went over to Krispy Kreme the famous donut shop that is originated from the States. It actually moved out of its old premise to a new one next to Wynyard Station. The taste was memorable. I think the donuts here really cannot match those in Singapore. It was about time, so I rush back to St Michael College to meet the guys!

Here we go.... to recording.... Marvin drove us to the Acer Arena at Olympic Park.

To be continued......

My Trip Down-under Part II

8th March 2008 (Saturday)

Finally I reached Sydney Kingsford International Airport at around 1105hrs local time (0805hrs SIN). At the arrival hall, I went through the customs with a slight problem, the officer was asking me why I did not put the full address of where I am staying..... delayed a bit but luckily I was able to go through. Really thankful to God. I went to get my bag with both Eugene and Yong Sheng at the luggage area. After that we got our bags we went out of the airport. I bid goodbye to them and I headed down to Aldrich’s place at Alexandria by cab.

Finally I reached his place.... so long never see this good friend of mine..... We went for lunch at Newtown and have a good chat at a Thai restaurant. After that we slowly walked back and chat about how life was when we are staying together as housemates.

I stayed at his place the whole day without going out. We settled dinner at home. I cooked Japanese Curry and a bunch of vegetable. Aldrich cooked the rice and also green tea with lime.... really very nice.... After that, we went back into his room to do our individual stuffs. He was playing games and I was marking my test papers. To be frank, this was the most relaxing time I have marking, without any disturbance. Along the way, we also chatted with each other..... That’s the end of my day.....

Tomorrow is a brand new day as I went back to Hillsong Church after 1 and a half year.

My Trip Down-under Part I

7th March 2007 (Friday)

Today is the starting of my journey back to Sydney, Australia since I left one and a half years ago. It is really exciting and also a walk down memory line. I reached Changi Airport T3 at around 10pm. Went in to the check-in counter 4 of the Singapore Airlines counter and check in my bag. After that, I went for a drink with my youngest brother and his girlfriend. It was roughly about 11.20pm and I need to start boarding the plane bound for Sydney. I went through the departure gate and through the automated custom machine and I am off to my gate. There are really lots of people lining up to get on the plane. Finally it was my turn to go across the security door. I slowly walked over to the plane. At 12.20am on the 8th March 2008, the plane departed T3. Bye Bye Singapore.

On the plane, I managed to meet up with two Singapore guys studying in UNSW. So cool to have talked to them. They are Eugene and Yong Sheng. After eating the snack, I was fast asleep along the way. Zzzzzzz!! I only woke up 3hrs upon arrival in Sydney. I have breakfast and then watch a few movies on Krisworld.

The Visit to the Singapore Airshow 08

Hey, all

Sorry for the delay of the Singapore Airshow 08.... I did not actually took a lot of photos but I did enjoyed myself there as I show my favourite aircraft - the A380..... I managed to get the ticket and took off. This is the first time that the Airshow was held at a new venue at Changi North Exhibition Hall. I was in time for the air show... that featured the Black Knights from the RSAF... they are really cool. After that, I went into the exhibition centre to take a look at the different aircraft technology...... it was really advanced.

After I went out to watch the Static Aircraft Display Area, I saw the A380 slowly going into its parking position. It was huge in real-life. Besides this aircraft, there are also the F16 and F35.

After the whole experience, I went back.... Was about to take the bus back to Pasir Ris, but the queue was too long. So I have no choice but to walk out of the place. It was really a long walk.... and in the end you all don't believe where I have walked to to catch bus. I went to the Changi Cargo Terminal which is near the SAF Ferry Terminal to Tekong..... wow....

Enjoyed the photos!!!

The Past 2 Mths

Hey, Everybody

Sorry for not updating my blog for the past 2 mths. Immediately at the start of the year, I have already been busy with stuffs in school. Yup, the new school term has started for me and I am currently at my 8th month of my teaching career. That's fast. I really can't wait for June to come as it will mark my one year in teaching.

For the past 2 mths, it was both a rough, sad and sometimes smooth, happy moments that I have experienced. I remember during the middle of January, I was in a week of sadness. I am a person who care about people very much and sometimes this has become a chore. I am a action person, and sometimes people may felt uncomfortable. From this incident, I have pull back a bit but I really felt I am not myself...... probably trying not lose my job you can say if I do it again. Well, I have slowly picked it up a little. Feel like a stranger talking to the person I care for after the incident. Is human nature I guess.... well, time will tell I guess.

Besides this incident, I do enjoyed myself during the Lunar New Year Period in Feb. I did not went visiting as I did not have much relatives around. I went to visit my good friend, Weizhong instead. He invited me over for CNY dinner at his place. On the third day of CNY, I went to the Sentosa Flower Show, really nice seeing so many beautiful flowers. I were sinking in it. Will post the photos when I have the time.

Recently, I think I am a frantic in watching movies. During the weekends, I have already watched so much I really cannot believe it myself...haha! Here are some of the movies I have watched so far. Jumper, Ah Long Pte Ltd. Just yesterday, I have watched 'PS I love u' and on Friday nite, 'the Leap Years'. I was really so touching, I really cried over it. I remember in the movie the Leap Years. the girl (Li Ann) acted by Wong Li LIn, said one thing, "Is better to have loved and lost, then never to have loved at all "

I have to end here first. I will update my blog later about my trip to the Singapore Air Show today. See you later! Have to alight the bus!

Hong Kong Trip Part 4

The previous nite was for us to pack our stuffs before we headed back to SG. It was lots of things to check.

I also managed to meet up my HK friends, Ben and Mel to have a chat at one of the cafes near the hotel. It was really nice to have met up with them. To get some updates from them as well. Thanks mates.

This is our last day in Hong Kong. We went to visit the Peak and it extremely cold.... It was a nice panoramic view of the whole Hong Kong skyline. It was very beautiful.

After that, we went to visit the beach and later Shirley town. After that, we went for lunch there.
Before we headed to the airport, we went for the last mins shopping.

Around 5 plus, we departed to the airport.... unfortunately, we have found out that our plane has been delayed for three hrs... gosh.... we have no choice but to wait for it. So we have our dinner in the airport. We also bought some HK products back to SG. The Lao Boi Bang and also almond biscuits.

Finally our plane arrived in HK at 8pm and we were able to get on it by 9.45pm. Our plane was delayed a bit for ppl who were transiting... so we left HK airport at 11pm. It was really a tired one as I see many of the members were already sleeping.

At last, we touched down in SG at around 2.30am. The logistics team went first to get the instruments and luggage. After everything has claimed, we went straight to take the coach and upload the instruments to the truck. Off we went back to school.

This was the end of the HK trip. I really enjoyed myself and also knowing some of my friends better in this trip as well. Thanks to all members for that wonderful tour.

Hong Kong Trip Part 3

Day 3 is the day that we went to Ocean Park for our 1st Outdoor performance overseas. We are performing right under the huge Christmas Tree. Quite a number of visitors visiting the Park came to watch us performing. The songs we played were Sousa-The March King, Rocks in the Mountains, What a Wonderful World, Postcard from Singapore, The Hustle, Kokomo, Oteyawarkani (可爱的玫瑰花) and Christmas Fantasia. Overall it is all right... just that the students were quite sad as there were no applause from the audience.... sobs.... unfortunately what I know, the Hong Konger don't chap during outdoor performance. Weird right....

Well, nvm, the Band did well in this performance. After that, we started to pack up and went for the free and easy in the Ocean Park. We went up several escalators and we reached the top of the hill. I went to watch the Dolphins in action at the Ocean Theatre. Later,we went to visit the shark aquarium and also went for the rides. I only tool the Viking with my students. It is fun!! With all the fun, was time for us to go downhill. We went to took the cable car and we saw such beautiful scenery outside... so nice... finally we reached. We missed quite a number of places especially the Grand Prix.

After that we went back to the Back entrance to get our belonging.... from there, we went for dinner and after that, we were treated the laser show at the Victoria Harbour. I could see the stunning Christmas lights decorated in front of business buildings. So nice.... It was a nite that cannot forget.... and it was very cold.

The Hong Kong Trip Part 2

Day 2 of our trip is where we went to a Primary School to have our exchange programme. We went to The Salvation Army Lam Butt Chung Memorial School at Tat Tung Estate, Tung Chung, Lantau Island. The students there are so excited when we played the songs. Later, we have combined with the Primary School Band by playing their school song and March Together... it was interesting one and good experience for everyone. Besides that, the teacher also introduced various types of instruments that the students have not seem before.

After that, we were treated with refreshment and also mingling with both the students and teachers. After the refreshment, we went for the tour around their school. We went into the class to see what the kids are doing and find out that they did what I did when I am in Primary school....

After that, we went out of school to have lunch on our own. The teachers and the instructors have a chance to chat with the conductor. It was a good exchange of experience. I really hope this will be a platform for us to establishing a link with Hong Kong School.
It was time to go back to the school to collect our instruments and also a group photo with the teachers and VP. What a sad leave...

Later, we went to buy something at a warehouse mall. Really lots of things selling at a cheap price.

It was off for dinner and debrief in the hotel. Another tiring day. Ocean Park Performance here we come for the Day 3.

The Hong Kong Trip Part 1

Hey all,
I am going to update to all of you about the HK Trip. I have to reach school at 2.30am on the 17th Dec.... at my surprise, there are already members waiting for me to open the gate.... wow, man they were excited.

The logistics team started the ball rolling by moving all the instruments from the hall down to the foyer to be loaded up to the lorry. It was really a fast one.... after that, I, Tze Huan, Weijian, Ian, Daniel and Hairiandy went up the lorry and we proceed to the airport first. Whereas the rest, they will get on the bus later to meet us there. At last we reached T1, we moved the instruments down to the check-in counter. We are taking the 1st United Airlines flight out to Hong Kong at 0650 hrs. At around 4am, we were allowed to check in our lugguges and instruments.... what a long queue....haha.... everything went smoothly.... God Bless.

After we have checked in, members slowly moved into transit area to clear customs. After that, we took a group photo inside the transit area. Before we moved into the boarding area, we went to get some food at Burger King. After chatting and eating, we moved into the boarding area.... of course u know, have to clear security.... wow, so many steps..... finally, we were off to board the plane.

In the plane, we managed to get breakfast and also watched a movie Evan Almighty. Is really funny. I managed to get some sleep as well.

Within 3 hrs, we have reached HK International Airport T2. I took the logistics team to clear customs first. We took the shuttle train to the immigration area. The train was fast.... after clearing the customs, we all get ready to take the members' luggages from the belt and also the instruments from the oversize luggage area. It was massive. When every member has claimed their luggage and instrument, we went out of the transit area. The tour guides were waving their cards at us... really a superstar like that...haha... from there we hopped on the coaches to the hotel. While going on board the coach, got some problem carrying the crates up, lucky with some thinking, it was up.

For Day 1, the first place we went was the Hong Kong Science Museum. We have learnt a lot of things from Physics and Biology. The most interesting thing in the Science Museum was the Energy Machine. We could see different balls going rolling at different places, making different noises.... really cool.

I have to stop here. I will update you all again.... maybe will beef up this update later. Take care. Will post the photos up soon.

Dear All,

It has been a month since I updated my blog. So sorry about it. I was really busy with the preparing for a number of events happening within these few weeks.

Firstly, Mrs Yap's Wedding on the 2 Dec 07 - A few of us from the Alumni Band (me, Zhiquan, Juvenal, Shawn, Marilyn, Kenny, Yan Hao, Benjamin and Royston) with the help of Jeffery Ng, played for both her entrances. We played the Wedding march and also "Hero". It was quite an experience. The wedding for extraordinary as we attended our first ever Vegetarian dinner.

Secondly, the preparation for the Hong Kong Trip. I just came back from Hong Kong last Friday. It was interesting, ever though I was down with flu during the trip...sobs. The preparation for the Hong Kong Trip is not an easy one. The members need to wrap their instruments, the percussion instruments need to be dismantled and put in the crates, Jeffery and I have to install the wheels ourselves for the crates, hardwork man, I really hope people will understand how much work we have done. My QM dept which comprised of Tze Huan as the head, Jaslyn and Hairiandy as the assistant also put in their equal share of work as well. Of course not forgetting Jay Han & Royston as well. It was a long process as I need to confirm the travel insurance, instrument insurance and other docus... however, everything has paid off, even though there are some unhappy things that happened during the process.The moment of truth came on the 17th Dec 2007 as we embarked to Hong Kong on a morning flight at 6.50am. We have to reach school at 2.30am for the logistics party and the rest of the members 3am. I will tell all of you the details in my next update which is tomorrow so as not to tired all of you in this long update.

Before that, on the 15th Dec, the Alumni Band has a X'mas gathering where we have games in school. We played some ice-breakers and followed by doge ball and captain ball. After that, we went for dinner at Seoul Garden in Tampines Mall. In conjunction with that, we celebrated Marilyn's birthday as well.

I did not stay long as I need to rush for Xinyi's wedding at Mandarin Hotel. I was caught in the jam miserably. The Orchard traffic was horrible during the festive season. Lucky I managed to reach there. Thanks God. It was a unique dinner as I remember one of the dishes was the famous Chicken rice in a set. Cool right.... During the wedding, we managed to play a trick with Xinyi by calling her to sing in public and also concoct a drink for her. We were so bad...haha!

That's all. I will update all of you soon. Btw, I know that a lot of ppl cannot access my friendster blog http://dav_c.blogs.friendster.com/my_blog/, so I will be duplicate another set in the following blog as well. So ppl who cannot see it, can visit that. The address is as followed: http://davcstory.blogspot.com/

Hey, all

This is my first time blogging on the bus while going for an event. Not that bad, doing it on the bus but is quite shaken.

This week was really a wonderful and fruitful one as I took my students to attend THUIMUN Singapore 2007 at Hwi Chong. You all may be wondering what is that. Is actually a United Nation Model Conference whereby young students will debate about certain issues pertaining to the world and suggested resolution to solve it.

Mr Malvin Lim and I have been training the students for the event. I took the delegates of Mauritius and they comprised of Xiang Yu, Crystal, William, Hui Wei, Heng Jing and Sherliyn. We are suppose to familiar ourselves with the country and also the issues given to us to solve. Overall, we went into different committee to discuss in their different issues.

The first day was lobbying. They were supposed to meet up with other delegates from other countries to get them to join their resolution.

The second day started the debating session. Most of them got to do Point of Information (ask delegate question). Not only that, we also got people going up to the talk about their resolution. It was one time experience all of they will never forget.

The third day was both debating and Dinner and Dance in the Zoo (at night). We all went over to Newton Station to catch a charter bus to the Zoo. It was the first time we went into the Zoo at night. It was interested.... it was a long walk to the restaurant. The food were really nice.... from Fried Rice, Satay...... ice-cream..... of course, the dance, it is held in an air-con rm... loud music, not really nice, I heard Bryan is good at hand-stand.

Today is the last day, as we went into GA (General Assembly) Plenary. The real UN session!! Interesting to see all delegates from all the GA here....

Overall, I felt that it is a good experience for me as it is my 1st THIMUN. I have also get to know more about my kids especially Xiang Yu, Hui Wei, Heng Jing and William. Thank you all for being so considerate. Especially thanks go to Malvin Lim..... Thanks Mentor.

After this conference, I realise something, I will miss my Sec 4 kids.... just get to know them and they are leaving....sad... hope to keep in touch.... especially to my brothers.

Enjoy yr holidays everybody. Signing off.... take care