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Aug 9, another national day to a lot of people but it was so how special to me.
I was on duty as an usher for the ndp celebration at the marina floating gallery. 1st, i volunteered my services and no money was involved as many thought that we ushers were paid.
So it was a tough day, got to wake up at 8 in the morning when the parade will only start at 6 as seen on tv. I went for the briefing of plans and we started our work at 2.50. I always thought that Singaporeans were kiasu but this is really KIASU. haha =) i admitted to be a part of them and proud to be kiasu.
Things didn’t went as plan but we managed to settled the audience even if they were not so polite.I was proud of my team ever thought some times i felt unfair. Some case that i felt worth blogging:
1)Singaporeans are wonders. From this, i learned that i have live in my little long enough and this event have really opened my eyes to all the ‘dirt’.
2)Learn to put yourself in others shoes 1st.
3)Never let others spoilt your day.
4)Be firm.
5)Every little part is a IMPORTANT part, no matter how small it is.
I know i sound so goody shoes but this is all what i have learn from this event. If i will to rate this event, i will be a 8 out of 10. The 2 goes to the food, attitude of the some specific audience and more factors.
Lastly, before i close this blog, i will like to praise a taxi uncle who brought me home that day. After the parade, i went out to catch up with Ade. We were so ‘lucky’, we missed the train, the bus and have no choice but to flag a taxi. The uncle was supposed to cab Ade home but he thought she was crossing, thus U-turn and i flagged him. I asked him how much it took for Bukit Gomak to my house as i only have around $12 and i thought it was double change (goes to show how long i have not take a cab). Anyway he told me it cost around $5-$7, so was glad. I was carrying the ndp bag so he ask if i help out and i said yes. He told me that he also was involved when MM is still PM. He said he was with the scouts and that year it rained cats and dogs but they have to stand on the grounds and can’t move. Amazing he told me that LKY didn’t move ever if it was raining so heavy. I really admired them. So i asked him why is he still driving as 1am was most cab shift-changing and he told me that he have to go to the hospital tml early for psyso. I asked what happened and he said due to an accident but he was glad he got a doctor. When i reached my home, the meter was $5+ but he only changes me $5, i told him i have enough but he said "i admired you that you went to volunteered". I was touched as the spectators didn’t make me felt that but an taxi uncle who slogged he time in a cramp enclosed area could understand such complex.
To many, this may seem simple but i felt that i was touched all the way down to my heart. He let me learn that sometimes a praise means a lot to one. A praise is so small, a few words from one can make so much differences to one but too much will just makes the magic lost its touch.
So to bored you all with so much but it really touch me this event, i have learn a lot and gain a lot. Thanx for all the wonderful memories.
Bye ndp 07, may ndp 08 be a success too.