2010 Recap (Apr-Jun)

Just a brief update of major events/happenings in my life in the final months leading up to O.R.D.! :-

Apr 16. Attended a talk, "Writing Musicals: An Introduction", conducted by Musical Theatre Limited at the Library@Esplanade. A fantastic opportunity for the public to get their "feet wet".

Apr 24. Celebrated Haze's birthday with fellow J-pop band members at PartyWorld KTV @ The Verge (new outlet at Little India). Two huge LCD TVs, a multi-function massage chair, instruments (shakers, clappers, and a tambourine!), dice to play with, laser dico lights, and decorated bling-bling wallpaper and cushions really enhanced our overall experience!!

May 1. Started a one-month long stint being a lounge pianist at The Fullerton Hotel Singapore. Six nights a week, two hours a night, and some pocket money and experience gained...

May 8. TICE Eco Camp's Team Heart's 2nd Year Anniversary Reunion at Azabu Sabo Japanese Restaurant @ Marina Square. 2 years on, the friendships forged still remain strong...

May 21. Visited my alma mater St. Hilda's Secondary School with my ex-Computer Club-mate Yongkang. Met a few teachers that were still around, but most had left or moved on in their career...

May 28. The beginning of a half-month stint gigging weekends with vocalist Melissa at La Salsa (Jimmy's bar @ Dempsey Hill)...

Jun 12. - O.R.D. LO!!! The completion of my 2-year mandatory National Service term is a shared vision among every enlisted (read: forced/reluctant) Singaporean soldier that had to give of 2 years of his life to the service of the nation!

Jun 13. Stuffed myself silly with the amazing buffet dinner (SG$40) at Cafe 2000 @ M Hotel Singapore. T'was a celebration of O.R.D. with my Army mates...

Jun 20. Lunch with my J-pop bandmates at Ootoya Japanese Restaurant at the newly-opened Orchard Central.

Jun 23. Stuffed myself silly (again) will 6 J Co. donuts and Starbucks' Green Tea Cream - and that was after dinner!

Jun 24. Met up with polytechnic mates Zhen Hong, Joanne, and Ginny for dinner at Azabu Sabo Japanese Restaurant @ Marina Square, before heading off to explore the new local sensations - Marina Bay Sands and the Helix Bridge.

Jun 27. A thrilling day of social gatherings... Celebrated army mate Edwin's birthday over lunch at Big-O Cafe @ Paragon, with a surprise chunky chocolate-durian cake! Later that evening; had dinner with my TICE Eco Camp friends at Manhattan Fish Market @ Marina Square, followed by catching the World Cup screening at MacDonald's!

Jun 30. An enjoyable afternoon tea at Canele @ Robertson Walk with my former lecturer Wendy Ng, and a chance encounter with actress of local movie "881", Yeo Yann Yann! Thereafter, attended a Social Media Night @ Zsofi Tapas bar in support of the organizer (my army friend), and realized that a chance meeting with strangers overturned many common friends... truly, six degrees of connection...