Arts Fantasy

04 January 2008

It was on the 3nd of January 2007 when another of my New Year resolutions came true. 7 of us (Nicholas, Zhen Zhong, Jesse, Carrie, Zhi Chun, Shiru & myself) met up for a long-awaited outing at KBox Cineleisure Level 8.

It's the TONG DAO ZHONG REN - Singers Outing!!!

This is going to be our album cover!

Best of the BEST - TONG DAO ZHONG REN Album 1

Yeah! So happy to see this outing come to pass. It's really rare that we can gather in such a 'BEST-of the-BEST singers' fashion to sing ktv. What's more, we were there from 8pm to 6am. All kinds of genre of songs were picked and sang by us - the 'vocal local artists' from different music companies (CG). Songs ranging from the 20's to the 70's and 70's to 20's....

Zhen Zhong was so serious that he will press the repeat button if you anyhow sing or stop and laugh halfway thru the song. For every song he will close his eyes and 'feel' the song even though he is not the one holding the mic. (My hats off to you bro!)

I really enjoyed last night, feeling secure, able to focus on my part when i sing duet, knowing that my co-singer will harmonize it well. So pro!

Hope we will come together again!

Signing Off.

03 January 2008

It was on the 2nd of January 2007 when one of my New Year resolutions came true. The 4 of us (Shuyi, Huiying, Ziwei & myself) met up for a long-awaited outing.

It's the TONG DAO ZHONG REN - Artists Outing!!!

(Praise the LORD! The 4 of us were so so happy when we met each other at city hall MRT before proceeding to find a good spot near the esplanade area - to DRAW & PAINT.)

All the while, this kind of artists outing was always on my mind. I kept thinking of who will be so willing(or crazy) to spend an afternoon to sit down and draw. Haha! It's really fun to jio the TONG DAO ZHONG RENs for such fun(or crazy) activity, where all of us enjoyed the time drawing outdoors.

We found a good spot at Merlion Park and we settled down with our drawing materials and mp3 player + speakers. All of us used different methods for our artwork - Charcoal, pencil, poster colour..... It started to drizzle and the wind helped in blowing those raindrops towards us. Our space got smaller & smaller as the raindrops draw nearer and nearer to us. Having the determination and passion for our interest in arts, we persevered anf continued our work under the umbrella. Sometimes i would need to put my head out to take a look at the scenary i am drawing, and then go back into the umbrella to draw. This was my first time drawing under an umbrella, a first time for everyone else too!

This is me showing off my artwork.

Thanks to these sisters for sharing the same interest with me and the company that afternoon.

This is the scenary that I drew.

Not bad ba! Haha... i any how drew the esplanade, i tell you its really hard man! Can some Master teach me how to overcome these durians?

Signing Off.

02 January 2008

Happy New Year!

On the last day of 2007, i spent it with my brothers and sisters at Nicholas house at Hougang. Although we didn't see fireworks that night, we had a whole lot of fun, spending time with one another over PS2 games, food, guitars, photos and games.

Our Dinner - thanks to the top chefs and some rising ones as well.

Looks like the sisters can't wait to eat. (top)

Brothers composed ourselves, keeping our hands away from the food before we give thanks to God for the food. (top)

The advanced version of poison ball was challenging and 'breath-taking'

A toast for the new year!

As I reviewed the past year 2007, I thank God for the experience i had and the people i met along the way. It has been a year where i had my ups and downs with God for quite a bit.

1) My small business - selling my handmade Valentine's Day cards. (UP! My NY resolution to commit 10% of my earning to God = i give all of it although the amount was not alot.) (February 2007)

2) My car accident - Banging onto a taxi along AYE on rainy day. (Down! Doubted God. Angry with God = making sense of my thoughts, understanding God's character and thanking Him for protecting my passengers on board.) (February 2007)

3) Water Baptism - an outward expression of an inward experience. (UP + Down! Struggled to come to this decision while facing some objections = but obeyed God and trust in His plans for me, having a greater conviction for God.) (March 2007)

4) Holiday to Phuket - a treat from my Da Ge. (UP! i didn't spend a single cent, just spending time = a time of retreat with my brother, enjoying the natural elements of God's creation, so beautiful!) (July 2007)

5) Participating in church drama production - acting as an average Joe seeking for an identity as a UNI freshmen. (UP! Gaining back confidence to act on the stage = looking forward to be used my God in this area.) (July 2007)

6) Physical Breakthroughs - running Army Half Marathon 21km and clearing my first IPPT as a NSmen with a SILVER. (UP! Keeping to another of my NY resolutions = keep my physical body in good condition, just regreted that i can't increase my weight significantly = wo 'shou' gou le!) (October 2007)

7) Involved in the planning of Christmas Party. (UP + Down! Struggle with my time spent at home vs time spent in serving God = Stretched and busy = re-visiting the meaning of serving God, finding Joy while serving God, people-oriented rather than task-oriented.)

Hey brothers and sisters in Christ, let's evaluate the year that has just past and take away points that will help us to walk with confidence in this new year. Pen down our thoughts and dreams for God to grow us strong this year.

Start the year right with God!

Signing Off.