Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Ling's Birthday! : Oct-08
October is Shin Yang's month! We had a green tea cake at mummy's place and a blackforest cake back at home. This year I bought a few small presents for my lovely wife instead of a big one... I hope she enjoys herself on her birthday. :-)
Friday, October 24, 2008
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Saturday, October 18, 2008
My after-thots about 9.28 : Oct-08
Although 9.28 was over and leaving us with many memories behind, I would like to share some of my thoughts about this remarkable event and what it meant to me.
I think it started as early as March when we were told that we would be holding a friendship festival on the 28th of September in SSA HQ which had a potential capacity of holding 1000 friends. With our limited members of less than 250 in Eunos West Chapter during then, I was a bit skeptical in our ability to achieve this target. Nevertheless, a series of planning and activities kicked off among the leaders and we were determined to make it a success story for everyone.
As time passed, we were clearer on our roles to play in 9.28. We broke into different focus groups, activities and preparation got more and more intense. Through the process, more importantly, I had slowly learn to truly appreciate the main objective in holding this event; "To introduce new friends to the great Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism, to share and enable friends in attaining absolute happiness in life". Things were not as smooth as we planned to, many chanting sessions and efforts were 'incurred' to ensure that we were on track and nothing was stopping us from advancing.
After many months of hardwork, we had finally held our 9.28 with a remarkable attendance of 1300 friends! As a participant of the event, I personally feel that in general, it is a great success. It is really not so much about the main event itself, but rather, the process or the journey leading to this event. Of course, if we just focused on the stage performance, I would agree that there would probably be tons of things which we could do better for our new friends, anyway, many of us are amauters and doing this for our very first time.
Personally, i feel 9.28 had made me grow stronger. It builds a lot of courage and strength within myself to make me feel stronger. It started off when I need to do 'marketing' to our district members in promoting the 9.28 event, then I had to approach my colleagues to invite them to the event and finally, for me to speak about my testimonial in front of the thousand of audiences. All these did not come easy for myself, and many times I would feel like 'chickening' out to seek for the easy way out. I am glad that I did not, and in return, I feel a great sense of achievement after the event.
9.28 had also made our chapter grew stronger. It had made us realised that nothing is impossible if we chant earnestly. While there were moments of conflicts during the journey, the objective was clear and we had build a stronger foundation and cohesivness among each and every members and leaders. It had set us to practise buddhism in the right path, in sharing happiness with our friends. I feel we should use the strengths and weaknesses we had learnt through 9.28 and continue our buddhist practise with a stronger conviction.
Please feel free to comment your thoughts about 9.28 as well...
I think it started as early as March when we were told that we would be holding a friendship festival on the 28th of September in SSA HQ which had a potential capacity of holding 1000 friends. With our limited members of less than 250 in Eunos West Chapter during then, I was a bit skeptical in our ability to achieve this target. Nevertheless, a series of planning and activities kicked off among the leaders and we were determined to make it a success story for everyone.
As time passed, we were clearer on our roles to play in 9.28. We broke into different focus groups, activities and preparation got more and more intense. Through the process, more importantly, I had slowly learn to truly appreciate the main objective in holding this event; "To introduce new friends to the great Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism, to share and enable friends in attaining absolute happiness in life". Things were not as smooth as we planned to, many chanting sessions and efforts were 'incurred' to ensure that we were on track and nothing was stopping us from advancing.
After many months of hardwork, we had finally held our 9.28 with a remarkable attendance of 1300 friends! As a participant of the event, I personally feel that in general, it is a great success. It is really not so much about the main event itself, but rather, the process or the journey leading to this event. Of course, if we just focused on the stage performance, I would agree that there would probably be tons of things which we could do better for our new friends, anyway, many of us are amauters and doing this for our very first time.
Personally, i feel 9.28 had made me grow stronger. It builds a lot of courage and strength within myself to make me feel stronger. It started off when I need to do 'marketing' to our district members in promoting the 9.28 event, then I had to approach my colleagues to invite them to the event and finally, for me to speak about my testimonial in front of the thousand of audiences. All these did not come easy for myself, and many times I would feel like 'chickening' out to seek for the easy way out. I am glad that I did not, and in return, I feel a great sense of achievement after the event.
9.28 had also made our chapter grew stronger. It had made us realised that nothing is impossible if we chant earnestly. While there were moments of conflicts during the journey, the objective was clear and we had build a stronger foundation and cohesivness among each and every members and leaders. It had set us to practise buddhism in the right path, in sharing happiness with our friends. I feel we should use the strengths and weaknesses we had learnt through 9.28 and continue our buddhist practise with a stronger conviction.
Please feel free to comment your thoughts about 9.28 as well...
En'en sitting position while watching TV : Oct-08
I am not sure where En'en picked up this habit of putting her legs up on the table while watching TV. It really got me by surprise...
En'en walk well now : Oct -08
This month, En'en had started to walk well with much better control. In a one or two months time I am sure she will be running about in the house freely.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
9.28 Video Clips : Oct-08
It's a great experience to be involved our Friendship Festival... I am in the midst of creating a DVD for 9.28... I will be attaching a series of the 9.28 video clips here... Enjoy!
Lion Dance
Zingo Drums
Jazz Dance
Line Dance 1
Line Dance 2
Singing
Martial Arts
Hip Hop
Percussion
Singing
Finale
Lion Dance
Zingo Drums
Jazz Dance
Line Dance 1
Line Dance 2
Singing
Martial Arts
Hip Hop
Percussion
Singing
Finale
Sunday, October 5, 2008
SSA MD Distrist Leaders Training Course : Oct-08
On 05-Oct-08, I had attended this training course and took away a good deal of learning:
Vision of Man Division (MD)
4 Essential Pointers for future Kosen Rufu Development
Vision of Man Division (MD)
- Become Exemplary Central Figure 成为模范的中心者
- Become the Great Disciple of Mentor 成为师匠的伟大弟子
- Become men of big-heart, deep heart, warm heart and strong heart成为心胸宽阔，深思反省，温馨包容，坚强有毅力的人
4 Essential Pointers for future Kosen Rufu Development
- Prayer 祈求
- Action 行动
- Unity 异体同心
- Mentor & Disciple Spirit 师弟不二精神
Our Children Day outing : Oct-08
Coincidentally, this year's children day falls on a public holiday, Hari Raya Puasa. The gals demanded a outing to their favorite e-Hub at Down Town East. So while the gals have a good afternoon fun there, Shin Yang, En'en and myself have a good coffee break at Coffee Bean.
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