NDP Motivators!

"Borrowed" some pictures

2008-08-14T02:33:00.003+08:00

Hehe..since my pics are not nice enough.."borrowed" some from my friend..i think jinwen got more pics..lend us some lehs..videos not enough..
these are the people who makes our girls drool..right?=p
the drummers..this is one part we didnt have the chance to see..
purple merlion?how come i didnt notice this that day?
sharper image of fireworks..

wait for me k..i will "borrow" more pictures from people to show you guys =D

FIREWORKS

2008-08-14T01:56:00.003+08:00

Here are some fireworks and finale picture Jovii took with her lousy camera phone.

Fireworks!Aren't they gorgeous?
Fireworks!SO colourful!
The grand finale:

I simply love the fireworks!It was a great scene there seeing it REAL LIFE!too bad for those who had to watch it at home through your TV. haha. =P

Luv,

Jovii=pP

16 AUG 2008 Gathering

2008-08-14T01:36:00.004+08:00

Hey DE G!!!

We have ended NDP2008 but the high mood is still in me!(waimeng too,tested =p)Thanks for all of you who made that happen for me!It was a great time and I would surely remember it all my life! =)

This coming sat 16Aug2008 is a great event coming up!hope to see ALL of you!

Venue: Touch community theatre (MagicBox)
Time: 2pm

lets gather together on a saturday AGAIN! =D

*Get back to your TLs if you are coming anot if you havent.

luv,
Jovii=p

WANG WANG QUIZ

2008-08-04T00:33:00.002+08:00

Hey DE G,

I believe all of you who came on 2 Aug 2008 recieved a packet of Wang Wang biscuit right?There are some words written on them if you noticed..Tag on our blog tagboard any one message you have seen on it and win a mystery prize this Sat on 9 Aug 2008!

Luv,
Jovii =pP

Past photos!! July 15

2008-08-03T21:24:00.002+08:00

Create Your Own

Create Your Own

Counting down to NDP 08

2008-07-28T11:17:00.003+08:00

11 DAYS to NDP 08!

Counting down 11 days to National Day Parade 2008!!!!

Time really flies..Dont you think so?

The big day which we had been training in all our specialisation for is COMING!!!

I'm excited!How about you?Do tag and tell us how you feel! =) Let's share our excitement and motivate those going for NDP08 even before they come for the show!

Luv,

Jovii=pP

Tips from the Experience One

2008-06-18T01:25:00.001+08:00

TIPS from Jovii for training time on floating platform:

1) Hydration:
Fill plastic bottles with water leaving some space at the top, cover it but not too tight then put into the freezer to freeze overnight. Freezing time varies with amount of water. Wrap bottle with towel so that when the ice melt, your bag will not get wet. You can also freeze your favourite soft drinks like 100+. The water will melt through the day and it will be refreshing to have cold water in a warm environment. Don’t you agree?

2) Keeping clean:
Bring wet tissue as we are going to eat oily and with our hands as our lunch and dinner (KFC or Pizza Hut). Most of us will be sticky after being in the sun, so it is also for you to refresh yourselves.

3) Protecting your skin:
Apply sun block before you leave your house. Sun blocks need to be applied some time before you expose yourself to the sun and needs to be reapplied after a few hours depending on each brand and type.

4) Cooling yourself:
Electronic fans or the normal manual fan where you fan yourself will be handy when you are under the hot sun.

5) Protection from headaches:S
ome people will get headaches if they stay too long under the sun. Since there is no objection so far for wearing caps, it would be good to shade your head from the sun.

6) Food therapy:
For those who have gastric problems, pack a few small packets of snacks in your bag. It is a tough day where we will use up a lot of energy, so it is for boosting energy as well.

These are experience talk. Hope it would be useful for you. =)

Love,
Jovii=pP

Reminder

2008-06-18T01:23:00.001+08:00

Dear DE G,

Please be reminded that full day, 12pm-9pm, NDP training will be at the floating platform will start from 21st June 2008.

NOTE:
Punctuality
-Anyone who does not board the buses from your chosen pick-up points will not be allowed to enter the floating platform. Please be punctual and be at your respective pick-up points before 12pm. The buses will leave 12pm sharp.
Should anyone forget your chosen pick-up points, simply approach your helpful team leaders who will remind you. =)

Attire
-3 quarter pants and Bermudas are allowed as long as they are after knee length. This will be recommended as you will be under the hot sun where it will be very warm and humid.

Meals
-Lunch will only be provided at 2pm. Thus, please eat your breakfast or brunch before coming. Dinner will be provided as well.

Valuables
-Please try to bring as little valuables as possible. Enjoy your electronic materials like IPODs, PSP,DS etc at home for any such properties lost will most likely become someone else’s.

MagicBox!

2008-06-10T02:33:00.002+08:00

MagicBox 2008
12July-20July 2008

Interested??? Pls contact your TLs!

love,
ming

More pictures! 10 may

2008-05-30T20:01:00.002+08:00

Will you be the Hero of your own story?

2008-05-17T01:16:00.000+08:00

Do you fear balloons bursting infront of you, dancing infront of strangers, stepping onto unexplored grounds and leading a team? I do.

However, after joining NDP this year, I have no choice but to break out of my comfort zone. Reason being, since I have taken this step to join, I want to take this opportunity to improve myself and break free of the chains that have locked me in my past fears.

I thought to myself, “If I allow these fears to stop me from moving into more victories in life, will I regret when I look back 20 years later? If my children ask me about my past experience, am I able to share proudly and tell them what Mummy has done or I will be hiding and feeling guilty about it? ”

No matter how hard things are, how much we hate doing something, how much we fear, do not allow these things to block you from a life that has no boundaries to how much you can grow and achieve. You can never know how much potential you have until you reveal all of them through trails of life. Only during the heaviest storm will we know how good the sailors are.

My English teacher gave me a card in 2005 when I was taking my O’ levels. Till today, it is still kept in my wallet. It writes:

Don’t quit when the tide is lowest, for its just about to turn.
Don’t quite over doubts and questions, for there’s something you may learn.
Don’t quit when the night is darkest, for its just a while till dawn.
Don’t quit when you’ve run the farthest, for the race is almost won.
Don’t quit when the hill is steepest, for your goal is almost night.
Don’t quit, for you’re not a failure until you fail to try.

It encouraged me during my many hard times. I am sure it will do the same for you too.

We all have a different story and the ending of it depends solely on us. To quote Mary McCarthy, "We are the hero of our own story."

When you look back 10 years down the road from now, will you regret how you performed during NDP2008? Your story, you control. Ganbatte!

Luv,
Jovii=pP

Enjoy life! Not the problems!

2008-05-08T14:52:00.004+08:00

'The happiest people in the world are not those who have no problems, but those who learn to live with things that are less than perfect.'

A group of graduates, highly established in their careers, got together to visit their old university professor. Conversation soon turned into complaints about stress in work and life.

Offering his guests coffee, the professor went to the kitchen and returned with a large pot of coffee and an assortment of cups - porcelain, plastic, glass, crystal, some plain looking, some expensive, some exquisite - telling them to help themselves to the coffee.

When all the students had a cup of coffee, the professor said: 'If you noticed, all the nice looking expensive cups were taken up, leaving behind the simple and cheap ones. While it is normal for you to want only the best for yourselves, that is the source of your problems and stress. Be assured that the cup itself adds no quality to the coffee. In most cases, it is just more expensive and in some cases even hides what we drink.

What all of you really wanted was coffee, not the cup, but you consciously went for the best cups... Then you began eyeing each other's cups.'

Now consider this, said the professor, 'Life is the coffee; clothes, jobs, posessions, money, studies and position in society are the cups. They are just tools to hold and contain Life, and the type of cup we have does not define, nor change the quality of Life we live. Sometimes, by concentrating on the cup, we fail to enjoy the coffee. Instead of bothering about the cup, enjoy your coffee man!'

The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.

Cab you be the happy one? You can if you choose to me..

Four things to take note of in life...
1. Live simply.
2. Love generously.
3. Care deeply.
4. Speak kindly.

Shine a light & enjoy your Coffee today!!

liangming

NDP Song 2008

2008-05-07T09:42:00.000+08:00

Will You?

Will you make this island
Amazing in all ways?
Surprises every corner,
Delightful nights and days.

Will you take this country
And turn it from a place
To a home that greets you
With smiles on every face?

Will you come on this brave journey?
Will you help to make it real?
Will you write us grand new stories,
Songs that everyone will feel?

So... Will you swim the current?
Will you scale new heights?
Will you make it happen,
Will you let your dreams take flight?
And... will you make the difference?
Will you seize the day?
Will you live each moment,
Will you dare to find new ways?

Will you take this city
And turn it from a place
to a home that greets you
with smiles on every face

Dare to find,dare to find,
dare to findnew ways!

Song and Lyrics By Jimmy Ye

Honestly NDP2008 was the first time I heard this song.. Though I heard it during the dance, it also did not really appeal to me. But cause I was doing up the NDP blog.. I thought what other better song could be put then to put the NDP Song. So I went to search.. and when I heard the song on my laptop.. I fell in love with it. The tune did not really get my attention.. what got my attention was the lyrics and the meaning of the song. After living in Singapore for so many years, have I done anything substancial for the country. All I did was.... perhaps make use of the Education System, complain about it... .and pass my life... but have I done anything for Singapore? Like major contributions or something? hahaha.. Well, you all should know the answer lah..

However this year, 090808, would probably mark the first contribution I have given to the country. As cliche as it may sound, its really a priveileige. Some people may have lived a life time in Sinagpore and still not contributing other than the taxes that they pay. Can I encourage you to tag on the tagboard... at the end of this NDP Season.. what is it you wish to see yourself change in or grow in... Grow not in terms of size cause of all the KFC.. but grow in your character..

You know what, I realise this Song links with my previous post which talks about Sm:)ing...

Will you take this city
And turn it from a place
to a home that greets you
with smiles on every face

You know some of us may feel... I have nothing to give to Singapore as compared to the rich people.. I have nothing to give to Singapore cause I am young.. Regardless of age, I belive all of us are able to make the above para of song come to pass. All that makes a diff is that sm:)e you give to others. Will you be the one that will greet other with a smile on your face and make a difference to Singapore?

May you be blessed by this Song.. and truly answer in your heart... Will You do all these for Singapore? i I believe NDP is a small step to contribute to Singapore.. :)

Love,
Liang Ming

Sm:)es

2008-05-02T09:29:00.009+08:00

you are all right! :) Catherine, you are indeed right to say that all the people in the pictures are from Cluster G and Chuanlian, everyone is sm:)ing!

As I look at the photos I cannot help but smile to myself. It just brings so much joy to me seeing each on of us in this together. Though we maybe serving and doing "work", but the joy and laughter seems to tell me this.... So what if I need to wake up early on Saturday? So what if my Saturday mornings are gone? So what if in future I have no more Saturdays to myself? So what if I am having my A Levels this year? So what if I am having my O Levels this year? I am just gonna enjoy myself in NDP 2008! In all the photos (except those candid ones anyhow taken by me), I see smiles and personally, it is very heartwarming. 3 weeks ago, we just got to know each other and we were as good as strangers. And now, we can just crap and have fun and play and enjoy together. I really hope, from strangers, we will become friends... and friends that will last a life time! hee hee hee..

For everyone, let me let u read something rather interesting...
Taken from: http://longevity.about.com/od/lifelongbeauty/tp/smiling.htm

Smiling is a great way to make yourself stand out while helping your body to function better. Smile to improve your health, your stress level, and your attractiveness.

1. Smiling makes us attractive.
We are drawn to people who smile. There is an attraction factor. We want to know a smiling person and figure out what is so good. Frowns, scowls and grimaces all push people away -- but a smile draws them in.

2. Smiling Changes Our Mood
Next time you are feeling down, try putting on a smile. There's a good chance your mood will change for the better. Smiling can trick the body into helping you change your mood.

3. Smiling is Contagious
When someone is smiling they lighten up the room, change the moods of others, and make things happier. A smiling person brings happiness with them. Smile lots and you will draw people to you.

4. Smiling Relieves Stress
Stress can really show up in our faces. Smiling helps to prevent us from looking tired, worn down, and overwhelmed. When you are stressed, take time to put on a smile. The stress should be reduced and you'll be better able to take action.

5. Smiling Boosts Your Immune System
Smiling helps the immune system to work better. When you smile, immune function improves possibly because you are more relaxed. Prevent the flu and colds by smiling.

6. Smiling Lowers Your Blood Pressure
When you smile, there is a measurable reduction in your blood pressure. Give it a try if you have a blood pressure monitor at home. Sit for a few minutes, take a reading. Then smile for a minute and take another reading while still smiling. Do you notice a difference?

7. Smiling Releases Endorphins, Natural Pain Killers and Serotonin
Studies have shown that smiling releases endorphins, natural pain killers, and serotonin. Together these three make us feel good. Smiling is a natural drug.

8. Smiling Lifts the Face and Makes You Look Younger
The muscles we use to smile lift the face, making a person appear younger. Don't go for a face lift, just try smiling your way through the day -- you'll look younger and feel better.

9. Smiling Makes You Seem Successful
Smiling people appear more confident, are more likely to be promoted, and more likely to be approached. Put on a smile at meetings and appointments and people will react to you differently.

10. Smiling Helps You Stay Positive
Try this test: Smile. Now try to think of something negative without losing the smile. It's hard. When we smile our body is sending the rest of us a message that "Life is Good!" Stay away from depression, stress and worry by smiling.

Lets sm:)e more and stay happy. Spread the sm:)es! But of course, when you are down and sad, dun use the sm:)e to cover it up and wear a mask... share with your close friends or me! :)

A tip for you:
When you are down and sad, do not focus on what makes you upset.. rather, CELEBRATE what is RIGHT and SM:)ES!

Watch the following video to understand what it means to CELEBRATE what is RIGHT!

Lotsa Love and Sm:)es,
LiangMing

Photos! 19 and 26 april

2008-05-01T01:51:00.010+08:00

Can someone tell me what is common in the above photos?

love,
liangming

Attn: Motivators

2008-04-30T13:25:00.000+08:00

There will not be any NDP Training on the 3rd May 2008.

Please don't miss us! ;p

You guys can arrange to go out together. Do feel free to contact Kristine @83227678 and bug her to go out with you! hahahaha.. :)

Training will resume on the 10th May 2008! SEE YOU!

Attn: Team Leaders

2008-04-30T13:22:00.001+08:00

Paging ALL Team Leaders for the Team Leaders Camp

Date: 3rd May 2008
Time: 10am - 7pm
Venue: ITE Simei
Attire: Berms, Shirt, COVERED shoes
Things to bring: A change of clothes

If in doubt, pls contact your respective Mentors or drop a line on the tagboard.

hey!

2008-04-26T22:10:00.000+08:00

a very warm welcome to ndp motivators cluster G blog. i shake you warmly by the hand.

first of all, lets thank kristine, a.k.a. thengboon for doing the blog for us.

we ll be posting photos and announcements, if any.

so if you see liangming taking pictures of you, its going to be in here:)

there will not be training on the 3rd of may, that is, unless you are a team leader, there's the team leaders camp you have to attend. its 9am to 7pm

on the 10th may, everyone say 10th may. there is ndp motivators training for all. the chairman is coming, and all are required to wear longs. pants or jeans. and covered shoes.

photos coming soon.