30-Hour Famine 2008 Phase I

It was a hectic day. But I woke up peacefully at my bed at 5.00am to prepare myself for the big day.

In case some of you were asking, “why so early?” I use about an hour to prepare myself (such as brushing my teeth, washing my face, using the toilet, clean myself, change into clothes, etc). And I prefer leaving for my destination an hour earlier (as I need to reach HELP by 7am) if the event’s important!

So at around 6.30am I reached HELP and I saw Gorgan! I spot the camera on his waist! So I did what I do best — Camwhoring.

First, I took a picture of myself~

Then I took a picture of us!

After that, at around 8.00am, we (group leaders) were given our briefing by Mia (english camp) and Swee Boon (chinese camp) and prepare ourselves for the arrival of the participants. We were randomly given numbers to indicate which group we lead and I (luckily) got Number 2! Cuz the group’s box is right in front of the stage, so it was pretty happening! =P

Before that, there was some delay due to the security guard locking the Conference Hall’s door and our equipments that was prepared earlier cannot be taken out by 7am. Thus the briefing was delayed by an hour.

As I was proceeding towards my box, I saw Eu Veng! He was sitting with his brother, Eu Gene (which was in my group) somewhere near my box! That was when one though came to my mind, “My god, Eu Veng and his brother look so alike!“ Well, he was disagreeing it like nobody’s business, but hey, I’m not the only one who said that =P Anyway, we never miss a chance to take a picture together!

Honestly, I don’t remember when did I take this picture but oh well! =P

After my funky met up with Eu Veng, I proceed towards my meal (one more breakfast before my Famine begins) and that was when I met Marcus. YESSS, Marcus Tan Eng Soon. =P I just HAVE to spell out ur full name lah =P Anyway, Eu Veng, Marcus and I just had some chit-chat roundabout and Evo decided to snap a picture of me and Marcus~

That was my food, fried beehoon, fried rice and some vegetarian Char Siew

I really didn’t like the Vegetarian Char Siew, cuz it tasted totally weird… But I’m picky when it comes to food anyway *shrugs*

As time goes closer to 9.30am and 10.00am, the participants began gushing in. Late comers as usual. We were suppose to have a “global” ice breaking session with the Emcees at 10 am (when the official Famine starts) but, due to the late arrival of most participants, there was no choice but to skip the icebreaking and head straight for the Opening Ceremony, which was scheduled at 11am. But all is well, by 9.45am, I already had 9 group members! The last one came late, but all is well. Towards the beginning of the opening ceremony, I have all 10 of my group members and we were sorta-kinda already got some interactions going on!

Just to name them, my group members were:

Eu Gene (Evo’s bro), Yong, YY, Wei Han, Elaine, Vivian, Dalvinder, No El, Meng Fai and Jessica.

If I am not wrong, this should be in the correct order of their arrival to my group! =P

The first group picture taken, everyone was happy and energetic =P

So we were all prepared for the opening ceremony after most of the participants have arrived. The emcees for the opening were Marcus and Richard.

The Emcees for the Opening Ceremony

Marcus was in-charged of the English Speech while Richard was in-charged of the Chinese Speech.

Before that, we had a drum performance by some drummers of all-kind of drums. I forgot their group name, sorry T.T, but they were good. After that, there was a few speeches here and there by Tan Yee Ling, camp leader of the English Camp and Chu Chee Lian, camp leader of the Chinese Camp. Finally, Dr. Goh Chee Leong was to give a speech as well as to officiate the event. The opening ceremony was pretty well done in fact! There was those party-sticks were it will combusts the confetti and party-papers out when twisted. Quite “strong” opening ceremony compared to many others I have seen. =)

This is the end of Phase I. Due to certain circumstances, I didn’t take much pictures and I took alot of pictures from Eu Veng and some from Gorgan! So thanks Eu Veng and Gorgan! =P

Then, we shall await for Phase II after I have done compiling ^^