Nanyang OSLE 2007

2008-06-09T07:47:00.001-07:00

2007-12-22T00:03:00.000-08:00

This is an uber overdued post. My apologies.

Here's something for everyone. I was unable to load the video the night before I left for my dance retreat. So ya, i'm back now. Enjoy.

conversation with confuse p'nu

2007-12-16T06:49:00.000-08:00

r inI'm the KING of the mountain #26 says:
the vedios?
I'm the KING of the mountain #2 says:
yup
I'm the KING of the mountain #2 says:
wat abt the videos?
Karen'sboy says:
Yeks
Karen'sboy says:
Vedio!
I'm the KING of the mountain #7 says:
VIDEO
I'm the KING of the mountain #7 says:
lolss
Karen'sboy says:
Ha
I'm the KING of the mountain #7 says:
its with yichong.....nt done yet
Karen'sboy says:
I woulk to see na
I'm the KING of the mountain #7 says:
they're editing it
I'm the KING of the mountain #7 says:
will send it to u na
Karen'sboy says:
And students too na
I'm the KING of the mountain #7 says:
we FEDEX over okay? HAHA
I'm the KING of the mountain #7 says:
or DHL
I'm the KING of the mountain #7 says:
lols
I'm the KING of the mountain #2 says:
no na
I'm the KING of the mountain #2 says:
u come to take na
I'm the KING of the mountain #7 says:
yesyes
I'm the KING of the mountain #7 says:
take TIGER AIRWAYS to singapore BUDGET TERMINAL na
I'm the KING of the mountain #2 says:
with the students na
I'm the KING of the mountain #7 says:
then u come NYJC na
I'm the KING of the mountain #2 says:
we miss everyone there na
I'm the KING of the mountain #7 says:
and YAY, we will ahve another 2 weeks of teaching
I'm the KING of the mountain #7 says:
lols
I'm the KING of the mountain #2 says:
and homestay at our house na
I'm the KING of the mountain #7 says:
yeah loh
Karen'sboy says:
Sorry na
I'm the KING of the mountain #7 says:
ehh..wait..my hse no space..HAHAHA!
Karen'sboy says:
I so confused na
Karen'sboy says:
Many people
I'm the KING of the mountain #7 says:
not many people na....only peiling and i talking
I'm the KING of the mountain #2 says:
ok ...slowly read na
Karen'sboy says:
NVm na
Karen'sboy says:
I will out na
I'm the KING of the mountain #2 says:
why out?
Karen'sboy says:
Good night na
I'm the KING of the mountain #2 says:
we talking to you na
Karen'sboy says:
Ha
I'm the KING of the mountain #26 says:
latree sawade
Karen'sboy says:
Thank na
Karen'sboy says:
I can not understand
Karen'sboy says:
Can not talk many people same time
I'm the KING of the mountain #2 says:
ok...we tell you again na
Karen'sboy says:
sorry na
Karen'sboy says:
every body
I'm the KING of the mountain #2 says:
serene go
I'm the KING of the mountain #7 says:
okie...
I'm the KING of the mountain #2 says:
tell him bah
I'm the KING of the mountain #7 says:
we dont send the video over na
I'm the KING of the mountain #7 says:
u come singapore get it na
Karen'sboy says:
Ha
I'm the KING of the mountain #7 says:
bring the children along na
Karen'sboy says:
Jai rai na
I'm the KING of the mountain #7 says:
cuz we miss them!
Karen'sboy says:
serene
I'm the KING of the mountain #7 says:
gd!
I'm the KING of the mountain #7 says:
lols
I'm the KING of the mountain #7 says:
yeah?

Karen'sboy has left the conversation.

I'm the KING of the mountain #7 says:
he called me and he left =.=
I'm the KING of the mountain #11 เจเรมีย์ says:
haha
I'm the KING of the mountain #21 says:
Haha funny conversation

this is the one in mass conversation

then...

here is the one when he talk to serene after losing connection...

Karen'sboy says:
Really sorry na
I'm the KING of the mountain #7 says:
it's okay na
I'm the KING of the mountain #7 says:
bring the children to singapore n i forgive u na

by the way p'nu says he will help us get the photos from the teachers of nam lup

thats all for today...

2007-12-16T01:34:00.000-08:00

REMEMBER TO TAKE YOUR MALARIA PILLS!!!!

A picture paints a thousand words.. Here are some pix that shows a brief summary of the trip. Enjoy. =/

Changi Airport - Budget Terminal "Enjoy the difference"

MAG - Mirror Art Group

NamLup Primary School

Ban Doei Village - Cultural Night

National Park - Campsite

Yafu Village - Sunrise

Waterfall

R&R - ChiangMai Plaza Hotel

brrr, I'm missing everything there...

2007-12-09T06:58:00.000-08:00

Time flies. And here we are, back in Singapore, once again.

We were strangers, starting out on a journey....Standing at the beginning with you....

This entire OSLE journey have been an enriching one. It is really amazing how each and every one of us come together to form PROJECT DENOVO. The process have seen all of us grown and matured. The many conflicts that arose for the past months posed as a challenge for all of us. The very fact that we made it there a ONE PROJECT DENOVO shows that our bonds have been tried and tested!

We may have bitched around quite often, but I guess none of us mean any harm. Right now, I'm having a sense of nostalgia. Doesn't it feel that it was just yesterday that we've met? The process seems to end too early, too quickly. Somehow, I hope that we could go through this, all over again.

I may have dreaded proposals, but at the end of it all, we've pulled though =) I guess the journey doesn't stop here, rather, it's just the beginning. Let us walk through this journey of transforming lives. It's a promise that we'll all meet again, as one PROJECT DENOVO. Overseas trip anyone? After our A's? =)

Lastly, a simple thank you to everyone!

Here's our tagline: WE'RE THE KING OF THE MOUTAIN!

A simple smile can make your day. It is a universal language, i've learnt!
Project Denovo 2007 - We're all in this together

Hugs and kisses,

SERENE

2007-12-09T06:17:00.000-08:00

I will also like to share 1 of my learning points from the trip. In Singapore, do you oftenly experience TRUE happiness? Most of the time among us, we laughed because of something funny or a joke. However, the laughter will only last for a short moment. It's true that we are happy at these times but is it TRUE happiness? I was wondering what are/is the thing(s) that make the life there in Chiang Rai happy and stressless apart from their lifestyles. After thinking through, I believe it is that people there go for non-materialistic happiness. Such examples are close relationships and having a positive mindset. We could, thus, learn from them in this aspect as our lives here focus much on materialistic happiness such as satisfying from purchasing/consuming branded items,etc. This further assists me in achieving my life goal, that is, to aim for a quality life! =)

It has been a great time with all of you! Have a good rest!

-Stay happy & smile always

Kelvin

2007-12-09T00:33:00.000-08:00

Hey,

Kenrick here!!

Surprise!!

Anyway, i decided to write some thing dumb 2day

Cus everyone miss me right??!!!

OK!!

Now i am going to talk about my thoughts on the trip. so every one must post about their own THOUGHTS .ok??!!

Dun Pang seh me ok..

Basically, i feel very excited coming to this trip, cus it means new experiences for me n of couse Everyone!!

secondly, i found out the world is much more beautiful than we thought. Singapore all building, u go chiangrai all forest. SO nice!! further more, we SAW stars together!! I believe I saw a shooting star in yafu village.

Move on team De NoVo. may u rise above the stars and start a new beginning!

From

kenrick

2007-11-18T03:24:00.000-08:00

at the playground :)

HonDing's shorts are shorter than Francis'

haha

my trademark

met the human bread at Toa Payoh :P

even Gerald is amazed by it...haha

THAI LESSONS

some random photo

even more random

"Sa wadi-ka/krap"

attentive children

* Yi Chong..u should stop taking random photos :P

2007-11-17T08:45:00.000-08:00

7 DAYS TO CHIANGRAI!!!!

Past few weeks have been crazy, everyday MEETING, PROPOSALS, DANCE, PLAY, etc etc.. Guess every is probably busy, so shall take up some spare time to blog bout the Little India Trip..

say cheese...

Spot the darkest hand ^^

Have a drink...

"GREAT" food that we had..

Leftovers..

My group, AGAIN...

OKAY, the other group, cuz met em on e way...

"cheers!!!"

OK AT LAST A PIC WITH EVERYONE... HAHAHA!!!

Don't u tink we look as if we're in Thailand alrdy???

HAHA, ok tt's all for now, REMEMBER TO TAKE THE MALARIA PILLS!!!! Rest well, byee...

2007-10-27T05:54:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday to........ HONDING!!! (26th Oct)

2cakes for you...

For your face i mean.. lolx

& Happy Birthday in advance to... DAPHNE!!! (28th Oct)

Flashback to Thursday.. Medical Check up at TTS Hospital.. JAB TIME!!

com'on dont hide ur face...

Only daphne is looking at e camera..

the guys..

briefing...

girls waiting ANXIOUSLY for their jabs..

LAST BUT NOT LEAST, our beloved teachers...

hahaz, this is my 1st time posting on OSLE blog, damnn, super troublesome.. the uploading takes so long.. LOL.. anyway, good luck for MT paper & OP guys.. strive on!!!

2007-10-22T04:23:00.001-07:00

2007-10-21T10:26:00.000-07:00

as this blog is really quiet...
jeremy n francis decides to do something lame
to spice the things up
:)
*don't laugh k*
haha

Jeremy:
-he is super happy that he looks like Nicholas Tse...
haha

and Francis:
-unglam pic....
haha

enjoy...
put urs up as well after u've tried k
-must put k
cos Jeremy super "hao lian" that he look like Nicholas Tse and LeeHom Wang

2007-10-11T08:47:00.000-07:00

1.) Medical checkup & jabs will be re-scheduled .
Date: Oct.25 [Thurs. afternoon]
Time: 2pm
Venue: Tan Tock Seng Hospital.
Bring along your medical record. Take note & make yourself free. We will be going together after your lectures/ lessons.

2.) Parents' briefing will also be changed.
Tentative date: Nov. 2 [Friday, evening]
Time: 730pm or 8pm
Venue: NYJC LT [to be confirmed]
Please sound your parents out whether they can make it on this date & get back to me.

Event 3: reminder
Activity: Cross-cultural cum teambuilding session
Date: Nov. 8 [Deepavali]
Time: Morning - evening [to be confirmed]
Venue: to be confirmed

2007-10-04T22:37:00.000-07:00

(Updated notice)IMPORTANT!!

Application for the opportunity fund

Message from Miss Darell: To date Mr Mao and myself have only received 7 responses [4 from Genesis, 3 from Exodus] with regards to the use of the opportunity fund for those who want tap on it.

If I DO NOT HEAR from you By latest MONDAY (15/10/07) ... I can only ASSUME that you do not need the assistance.

In case this was not clear, students with either [1.] gross household income less than $6000/ mth or [2.] household earnings of per capital income of $1,500 - can apply for the opportunity fund.
NOTE: However, Singapore PR are not entitled to this.
NOTE: Ning Zhen & Wang Fei - please prepare $900 for trip. Will check how payment can be made & let you know again.

In addition, those who are thinking of using Edusave to pay for the trip [$250], please check whether you have enough money in your account. You can either top it up & pay via Edusave or else pay via cash/ cheque. ... BUT most probably cheque.

NOTE: To check whether you have enough money in Edusave account, please call Edusave Phone Enquiry System at 6260-0777. Transaction code is 1 & Edusave account is your NRIC / BC no.

Mr Lincoln Mao will handle the payment matters. Please cooperate. I will most probably require payment in the next 2 weeks [beginning of 4th week of Oct.] So do make the necessary arrangements. Any questions, please ASK myself or Mr Lincoln.

WATCH THIS AND LAUGH...muhahaha

2007-09-02T22:17:00.000-07:00

hahax..enjoy this video...

destress and laugh it out :D

cheers!

Gerald

2007-09-01T08:07:00.000-07:00

magic performance todae...
by group 3 then followed by group 1...

and group4...

group5...

everyone is busy parcticing magic for community service later...

our arrival at amk hospital...

nigel breifing us on the plans and what we are suppose to do...

entering ward 1...

while waiting for instructions in ward 1...

then in ward 3...

debriefing by nigel...ms hazel...what are you doing???hehe

everyones is busy reflecting...

team photo at the playground...with the teachers...

team photo at the counter with the facilitators and teachers..

peiling

2007-09-01T08:06:00.001-07:00

2007-09-01T07:40:00.000-07:00

sales of the cupcakes.... preparation...

ms darrell and mr moa...

sales of cupcskers begins...

selling of balloons too...

when the sales have ended...

2007-08-31T06:19:00.000-07:00

HELLO ppl

cupcake photos...

* "WHA!! so cute..so nice!!"

-out came the handphone/ camera and start taking pics..haha

* Who's hand ah...

*if u want ur own cupcake pic...save the pic and crop it...

-the rest upload another day :)

2007-08-19T01:52:00.000-07:00

2007-08-18T04:46:00.000-07:00

DANCE STEPS RECAP

(1) Step; cross; clap (R L R L)
(2) The fist thingy (R L R L)
(3) Punch up; punch down
(4) Step right, step left

(5) Hands infront of face; snap fingers; punch; squat; jump
(6) Change legs (left); go to right; push; yay yay
(7) Right hand over left; pull pull and jump; cross walk; jump jump open

(8) Right hand across; left hand across (bimbo tingy)
(9) Jump jump (to right); kick; turn
(10) Roll in, go right; roll in, go left
(11) Cross walk (x2)

CHORUS [first 2 sets]

(12) The fist tingy
(13) Backwards (R L R L)
(14) Punch up; punch down (2 sets)
(15) Step left; set right (2 sets)

(16) Jab (R L); bend down; push and kick at the same time
(17) Hands rolling action to the left; come back to centre; yay yay
(18) Right hand, left hand; pull to centre; big circle (jab); cross leg n turn
(19) Roll in, star jump
(20) Cross walk (x4)

CHORUS (all 4 sets)

Wildcats (to be taught)

(21) Turn to right; kick and step (R L)
(22) Turn back towards left; clapclap (up down)
(23) kick and open; bend bend; cross walk (x3)

CHORUS (all 4 sets)

Wildcats 2nd part

END~!

2007-08-18T04:39:00.001-07:00

2007-08-18T04:33:00.000-07:00

GREAT JOB THIS MORNING PEOPLE! =D

It was really heartwarming to see all of you trying so hard to get the dance steps. I believe that many of you are actually 1st time dancers. I must admit, it is really not easy.

Hmm, but I noticed that some of you are pretty shy. Don't worry, everything we do in OSLE is in a very safe environment. Afterall, we're all here to learn yeah? Don't be afraid, and take a step forward. It is really a different experience. Trust me.

Feeling all frustrated that your hands and legs don't coordinate? Fret not, with practise, comes perfection. Oh no, I'm not saying that we must be perfect (the world is not round either), at least, we all seek to reach that level. =D No doubt that I started dancing since a pretty young age, but it was really tough initially (okay, even until today, wait till you see how many times i get ticked off by my instructor). Really, have faith in yourself. When you believe you can do it, you will.

I'm not sure when will be the best time for the next mass dance session. Alex was suggesting that we have another session next Saturday. How that sound? I promise, i'll keep it to 2hours, yes, it's really tiring with all that jumping around.

Lastly, if you've noticed, *evil laughs* I'd actually recorded the last dance we did today. I will upload it soon. =DOh, I've also noticed that those at the back could not really get the steps. I suggest that you guys exchange your positions the next time round. That is, those infront will go to the back, and those at the back will go to the front.

And those who missed this session, i'll privately coach you one of these days. Don't worry =D

I will break you guys into smaller groups the next session. It'll make learning easier. I'll be selecting a few of you to lead the sub groups. Will decide on a later date =D

Well, i shall end off with a quote.

Sing like no one's listening;
Love like you've never been hurt before;
DANCE LIKE NOBODY'S WATCHING;
and Live like it's heaven on earth...

2007-08-15T04:16:00.000-07:00

I shall blog here cos it has been so quiet here

ohyah...

Thanks for all those were involved in the carwash directly or indirectly :)

yups

someone's request to upload pics :P

* L and AL meeting when u guys were selling peanuts

-where's Serene? She's at home... :P

haha

* again...

-we had macs

-someone still can't get away from the paper
haha

* Genesis meeting in the geog room

*lunch at J8
-food court

-the OSLE corner

haha

- what is Gerald planning to do?.. look at the next pic

* scared Yiu Leung away
haha

My little bro watching Incredibles...haha.. Its a nice show :)

See you guys on SAT

mass dance session........ I can't differentiate left from right...

rarrr

CHEERS, FRANCIS

2007-08-11T09:48:00.000-07:00

sorry i did not upload the photos for the 2nd project smile cos they are majority random photos...by the way remember that there is project smile this friday at 5.30pm.

peiling

2007-08-07T06:00:00.000-07:00

our 2nd car wash session...

2007-08-05T06:56:00.000-07:00

our 1st magic lesson...

celebrating hew wai, serene, esther, nisha and bernice birthdays

2007-08-05T03:52:00.000-07:00

sales of nuts during film festival....

while waiting for business to come...

during the clearing up...

2007-08-04T09:45:00.000-07:00

here are the pictures of the carwash...

pictures of the selling of handicrafts =)

2007-08-04T09:14:00.000-07:00

2007-08-01T05:27:00.000-07:00

Could representatives from the Fund Raising Team and Children's Team please do a simple blog entry about the events you guys organised (: For photos, get them either from Peiling or Me (Jingyi).

Thank you!

EVENTS:
Thursday, 2ndAugust - Talk with Miss Nirmala
Friday, 3rdAugust - Project SMILE (:
Saturday, 4thAugust - OSLE Meeting
Monday, 6thAugust - CARWASH

- Jingyi

2007-07-28T10:04:00.000-07:00

CARWASH

Report at 7.00 am at the fountain

Attire: black t n shirt [wear slippers]

Bring a set of sch u and shoes n socks

Team 1
Rena Bernice Serene Benjamin Alex

Team 2
Desmond Niujin Wangfei Xinru

Team 3
Daphne HewWai Kimberly NingZhen Kelvin

Team 4
Peiling Gerald Jingyi Francis Kenrick

Team 5
Yiuleung Lijie Tsuhui Esther Nisha

The last person… I still can’t figure out

If your name is not there, then u are in Team 2

remember that each team will need to have 3 buckets and at least 1 stool

I will be bringing 6 buckets and 2 stools so Team 4 don’t have to bring anything except to report on time

So the remaining 3 buckets and 1 stool, anyone that approaches me first will get it

- Francis

2007-07-27T07:45:00.000-07:00

De Novo's exhibition will be up on 28thJuly, Friday!
It will be in The Drum for 2 weeks (: Do check it out!

And many thanks to those who supported us during common lunch break the other day (: We hope you enjoy what you have bought!

Coming soon!
- Carwash; 30thJuly & 6thAugust
7.30am - 8.45am
Each car washed is charged at 10$! (:

- Collection of clothes, toys, books etc.

- Teachers Day!

*

Yangzheng Primary

The Children's team organised a mini event for Yangzheng Primary in collaboration with the Peer Tutors of NYJC. It was a fun day and the primary4 kids got to play games that were based on Science and Math. It was a enriching experience and we certainly enjoyed ourselves as much as the kids did.

Game stations!

Matrix

Dices

Building your body

Convicts

Even though the weather wasnt desirable, everything still went on smoothly and it was very successful ;D

Stay tuned for more!

2007-07-14T05:42:00.001-07:00

Testing.