Walking along the street today, I can't help but notice that many people, including myself, were dressed in red. Guess today's the national day observance ceremony for many companies.
Tomorrow, we will be celebrating our 43rd yr of independence - after being kicked out of Malaysia. Come to think of it, we realli need to thank Malaysia for kicking us out, or we'll be reduced to being another state under them. We might not be what and where we are now, if we're still part of Malaysia (think Penang - which like S'pore is Chinese dominated).
As usual, the nation's biggest party will be held tomorrow at the Marina Bay floating platform. I must count myself fortunate cos I have been to NDP at Padang, National Stadium and the Marina Bay platform already. Of the 43 NDPs staged, I have took part in two and watched three "live" at the venue itself. I can still remember my participation in the NDP as a marching contingent at the Padang and as Guard-of-Honour (YES! I've fired the feiu-de-joie, French for "Fire of joy", before) at the National Stadium. I watched the 39th (2004), 41st (2006) and 42nd (2007) NDP "live" - all due to work commitment. I guess I shouldn't be complaining about having to work on National Day, since I get to be seated in the audience stand and soaked in the atmosphere as part of work. haha!! I did have a chance to go for the parade this year but I decided to give it a miss, as I dun wish to be working again on another national day holiday. =)
Well, Here's wishing every Singaporeans a happy national day! Be proud of Singapore, cos I am! We aren't perfect, but we sure are trying! Think hossan leong summed it up the best:
"If you are ruled by the mind, you are a king;
if by body, a slave"
- Cato The Elder
My life, my story, my kingdom
Come fill my little world right up, right now
THE SOVEREIGN
His Royal Highness Prince Nick
An adventurous person who's into trying new things.
Believe in "Never know until you try".
Easy-going most of the times, though might appear otherwise if you do not know him.
So bottomline - Get to know him cos he's very friendly!
Walking along the street today, I can't help but notice that many people, including myself, were dressed in red. Guess today's the national day observance ceremony for many companies.