Have a speedy recovery, Uncle Ab!

Visited Ab exactly a week ago. Hope he's coping well and feeling much better.

Video taken by Ab when Shaura was 2-day-old.

Sang Singa Purba's Sinopsis II

I'm happy when I'm with them.
Good job, juniors!

Past Week Happenings

Thanks to husband, I’m now wide awake. It’s Arsenal versus Barcelona! He had his iPhone set on alarm mode at 3am. Being a light sleeper, I can easily feel vibrations – even light ones, what more piercing alarm-sounding devices. Unfortunately, husband is not the type who would wake up that easily. Confirm, kalau bom meletup pun dia takkan bangun. Well, being a good wife, I woke him up to remind him of the soccer match, much to his delight.

This entry is not about the soccer match but more on the happenings for the past week which I fail to update due to work commitments, now that I CAN'T SLEEP...hurhur...Thanks hubby!

Let's start with Anugerah Skrin...



Well, I'm impressed with the enthusiasm shown by some contestants. However, there are still some who couldn't be bothered to dress up for the audition. C'mon, you jolly well know it. First impression counts. Wearing slippers is a BIG no-no, even for job interviews. You can't expect people to sympathize with you, just because you came all the way from the East or West side of Singapore. I bet Siti Nurhaliza did dressed up (despite her "obit" moments) for Bintang RTM. It’s not luck, people. It’s plain hard work. If you think you have the talent, work on your other flaws.

To those who came and made it to the second audition, congratulations! To the rest who sent personal messages via my Twitter and Facebook account to enquire about the audition, I regret to inform you that the audition is over. We are in the midst of selecting the Top 24 contestants.

Can't wait to see Singapore's very own up-and-coming stars? Don't forget to catch the debut of Anugerah Skrin on 4 May 2010 at 8.30pm, every Tuesday and Friday on Suria.

MediaCorp's Got Talent

Despite our busy schedules, some of my colleagues were still able to squeeze some time for MediaCorp's Got Talent, a reality competition at work. I have to applaud their effort to come out top in the competition. They did a Lady Gaga's dance act, a brainchild of Johari from Eaglevision. So much effort was put in - make-up, hair-do, costumes and complicated dance steps. It was amazing how they were able to cope with the ever demanding workload and attending rehearsals after work.

I felt like 16 again, screaming on top of my lungs to give my utmost support to the TV team, a combined effort by Suria, Eaglevision, Vasantham, Okto, Channel 5, Channel 8 and Channel U. Both MediaCorp Technologies and Radio clinched 2nd and 3rd positions respectively.

Here's the finale pose by the TV team...



Photo opportunity with the dancers and supporters from Suria...



Haiz, Farah and Wati...if you're reading this, just wanna say I'm proud of you!

Meeting the Juniors

Thanks to partners-in-crime Efin and Mada for the impromptu chalet session for the SSPians, we had fun bonding with each other. Well, it's been a long time since I last unwind.

I'm glad I didn't miss the gathering last Friday. You can see me smiling from ear-to-ear from the pictures. My heartfelt thank you to my juniors who never fail to keep me posted on events like this. I like the fact that I feel 'young' again whenever I'm with them :)









A pleasant birthday surprise from Down Under...



My thanks too to a dear friend from Brisbane who sent me these beautiful sunflowers when I least expect it.

My colleagues went "Awwww..." reading her message :)

Thank you Allah for the SUNSHINES in my life!
I'm loving it! Thank you. Thank you...

Selamat Ulang Tahun Sang Singa Purbaku...

Selamat ulang tahun sayang
Kini kau bersayap pergilah terbang
Rentaslah langit cita-citamu
Harap nanti kita bertemu



Terlalu banyak kenangan manis bersama Sang Singa Purba. Ketika di Tahun Ketiga, aku mendapat mesej daripada presiden sebuah persatuan Melayu. Firdaus namanya. Very charming guy. So aku layanlah si Fir ni sampai larut malam. Hahaha!!! Tapi topik yang diperbualkan bukanlah berbaur cinta…cuma setakat berbual tentang aktiviti-aktiviti sekolah walaupun dalam hati boleh cairrrrr beb! :p

Fir melamarku untuk memasuki sebuah pertandingan drama yang dianjurkan kelab persatuan Melayu NUS. Aku terima lamaran Fir dengan hati terbuka kerana hadiahnya agak lumayan – wang tunai $1000! Dengan syarat, aku mesti menubuh kumpulan itu sendiri kerana Fir cuma ada Haddad, Humairah dan Huda ketika itu. Aku gembira kerana diberi kepercayaan bagi tugasan yang agak besar. Kerana kurang kakitangan, aku mendapatkan khidmat kakakku, Noor Hasnah bagi skrip drama tersebut. Aku mendapatkan 7 orang lagi (3 ahli kelab silat SP, coursemates DMC Azlina dan Shikin, Alfiah, serta kawan baikku Adibah) untuk memampatkan lagi jalan cerita.

Pada tanggal 8 November 2003, pihak NUS mengadakan majlis taklimat bagi para peserta. Kami dikehendaki mengisi borang beserta nama kumpulan. Memandangkan Politeknik Singapura merupakan politeknik pertama di Singapura, maka lahirnya nama “The Ancient Lions” yang dialih bahasa kepada Sang Singa Purba.

Pejam celik pejam celik, hari ini sudah genap enam tahun Sang Singa Purba ditubuhkan.

Ibarat seperti bayi yang mula merangkak, lalu bertatih, berdiri dan hari ini dapat berlari dan berdikari, aku pasti Sang Singa Purba adalah kebanggaanku dan juga kebanggaan generasi pertama dan generasi seterusnya, di mana jua mereka berada.

You're our best discovery!

My Baby You & Fantasia Bulan Madu

Dah basi, tapi ok kan kalau upload? ~Enjoy!



Now it's Bai's turn in 2 weeks time.

Muzikaraya 2009: Jom Balik Kampung!

Their trailer.
A for effort. Ada suara Fiza O lagik!



I am proud of you Sang Singa Purba!













Who wouldn't?
I'm sure the rest of the ancient lions (below) will agree with me.





Thank you for giving your best.

And of course, seeing my sis' ex-students from West Spring Sec makes me feel old :p They've all grown up and are working now.



But then again...the taxi uncle said I looked "sweet sixteen".
He thought I'm still schooling. LOL.

Tak malu betul aku ni...!


// Edited on Saturday, 24 October, 8.52pm

Abdillah's review on FB:

"A musical about family, kinship and love that surrounds a family wasn't something that SSP had ventured on before, especially when it seemed as if MCYS had sponsored it.

The first ever musical performance without the extravagance of artistic direction had every single bit of raw emotions in the scenes that captivated me and eventually, to tears.

The accompaniment of live music helped keep the atmosphere lively and real and very often, I had to remind myself that there was a live band performing and not from a recording or CD. With a very different type of musical which engaged the audiences to be part of it, this performance by SSP was definitely worth every bit of the $10 spent with $2 going to humanitarian efforts.

For those who didn't catch it, if there's one thing about this that's worth noting and remembering. Forget fireworks, just stick to simplicity.

Bravo SSP!"

This is it!

If you're interested to catch Jom Balik Kampung! musical by SSP, please contact Syafiqah at 82688595 or Iffa at 84483605.



MUZIKARAYA '09 - JOM BALIK KAMPUNG!
Date: Friday, 23 Oct 2009
Time: 3pm and 7.30pm
Venue: Singapore Polytechnic Auditorium

Sang Singa Purba Beraya

Friendship can't be bought.







It has to be nurtured and cared for cos...





We started with a simple dream: to win a drama competition in 2003. I guess our simple dream creates even bigger dreams and aspirations.

I'm grateful that we're still going (and growing) strong.