Can you spot young Rui En in our midst?
 
29 September 2011 | 01:00 pm

Just thought I could do something to help keep this blog going, because if we don’t, who will? So I really appreciate if you guys could actively participate by volunteering to post or to comment.

Do you remember the See Me Not blog? Won’t be so emo here, nor will I post in riddles, but I hope it will be thought provoking; I enjoy thinking about these issues and I hope to generate discussion and gain insights from your sharing with me too. Do participate actively, I will be looking forward to your replies.

Sneak peak of what I will post about, no concrete ideas in mind yet but probably topics somewhere along the line of being in between what was on SMN and what can be on forum. Will try to post on a monthly basis (i.e. First Saturday of each month) starting October.

Do let me know if there’s a better term for this series other than “Snail’s Sharing”; I might not be sharing a lot but we can all learn from each others’ sharing. Appreciate your support by first saying Hi to me here in this post by replying. Arigatou gozaimasu!

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28 September 2011 | 01:00 pm

Name: Lee Beng Yan
Forum Nick: bengyan
Status: Blogmaster

My name is …. and I am ….

Bengyan and currently a year 3 student at SIM-UOL, Accounting and Finance.

Me and RBKD:

Never thought that I would make such good bunch of friends in RBKD that added in so much laughter and memories into my life. And I found myself a twin, TADA!!!! And we were known as the Bananas =D

1) Memorable and unforgettable moment(s) in RBKD was …….

i) The first step out of my comfort zone at event Seven.Zero.Eight and where I really got to know my B1 =)

ii) My very first outing with RBKD, JB road trip 2010 and it’s out of Singapore!! Will never forget how ‘adventurous’ we are and the amount of times we got lost =x

2) I have learnt in RBKD that……..

Life has no smooth road for any of us; and in the bracing atmosphere of a high aim the very roughness stimulates the climber to steadier steps, till the legend, over steep ways to the stars, fulfils itself.

3) My favourite IPC is …… because …….

Pulau Ubin Hike and Bike because I finally get to exercise by walking through-out the whole journey and simply love the fun, laughter, and craziness.

4) This is my favourite photo(s) taken in RBKD because …..

It’s the beginning of my RBKD story

Because Together We Make Things Happen

5) I hope to go for an IPC in future that is ……

Prawning. Though it’s not cheap but it can be a great relaxing leisure where friends can have great time spend together. The anticipation of prawn biting, the excitement of hooking up a prawn and the reward of a great feast of fresh BBQ prawn.

6) Words/pic to share with RBKD:

If you don’t go after what you want, you’ll never have it.
If you don’t ask, the answer is always no.
If you don’t step forward, you’re always in the same place.

– Nora Roberts

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21 September 2011 | 01:00 pm

Name: Tan Ser Chee
Forum Nick: sc
Status: Blogmaster

My name is …. and I am ….

Ser Chee. I have just graduated from SIM-UOL (Business)

Me and RBKD:

People call us (bengyan and me) the bananas (bananas in PJ), for they think we looked too much alike. So whenever I see bananas or related, I will be reminded of the moments with RBKD :D

1) Memorable and unforgettable moment(s) in RBKD was …….

a) 708 – Orientation of 2010, because that’s my first step into this big family. From total strangers to the friends today.

b) weareone: our second chapter birthday chalet, for that’s the first birthday I celebrated for RBKD with RBKD. Esp the water fight.

*everyone is dead tired after rounds of crazy water fights :)

2) I have learnt in RBKD that……..

The power of unity.
– 1 vs everyone.

The power of belief and commitment.
– How things can be achieved, for if there is a will, there is a way.

3) My favourite IPC is …… because …….

Orientation 2011 at sentosa. Fun never ends. Awesome people, awesome activities ended with an awesome steamboat :D

4) This is my favourite photo(s) taken in RBKD because …..

My first interaction with a bunch of fun-loving fellows that brought me into RBKD.

Because WEAREONE.
Rangels unite in celebration of OUR birthday :)

5) I hope to go for an IPC in future that is ……

Dragonboating. Don’t they always say that dragonboating is a good team sports? And I think RBKD will have mad fun in the process too :)

6) Words to share with RBKD:

It’s amazing how strangers from all over can come together to form this family called RBKD. A place where fun exists, where true friendships are formed.

Of course, everything won’t be possible if not for the ever-committed team behind RBKD. Because of their existence, we can enjoy what we are enjoying today, so I just want to say a big THANK YOU to the team and everyone who contributed to RBKD in a way or another. THANK YOU!!!

And lastly, I am proud to be a Rangel :)

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14 September 2011 | 01:00 pm

Name: Ng Shirley
Forum Nick: Sharely
Status: Commitee Member

My name is …. and I am ….

Shirley; currently working :)

Me and RBKD:

“Strangers are just friends waiting to happen.” ~ Rod McKuen

As the quote says, friends are made here and that laughter is always present with these bunch of people in RBKD.

1) Memorable and unforgettable moment(s) in RBKD was …….

Boards-making sessions.

As always, rushed but end-results made it all worth-while because handicrafts are unique and only to & for RBKD. Despite the harsh weathers, environments and time constraints, I re-live the process of lovable art & craft.

2) I have learnt in RBKD that …….

Give for whom you love, for whom you care and while you can. It is a happy moment that you will remember by heart because what you give makes the recipient feels blessed and smile :)

3) My favourite IPC is …… because …….

Pulau Ubin Hike & Bike. Caught a breather. Phew. Mosquito bites aside, simple comments like “Is this the mirror where we took picture?”, “Where got so clean?!” and “That girl purposely Ting-Ting at us ah?!” could make laughters and ‘arguments’ last forever – okay, at least the walk to and fro.

4) This is my favourite photo taken in RBKD because …….

The picture speaks louder. We are ONE BIG FAMILY.

5) I hope to go for an IPC in future that is ……………

Explorative. Be it photography, greenery, delicacies, sports etc.

6) Words/pic to share with RBKD:

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07 September 2011 | 01:00 pm

Name: Lay Jia Min
Forum Nick: Jiamin
Status: Club Secretary

My name is …. and I am ….

Jia Min and I am currently a year 1 student in National University of Singapore, Faculty of Science.

Me and RBKD:

Though I wasn’t with RBKD when they first started, but the period of time doesn’t matter :) I am just glad we have been through 酸甜苦辣 (okay maybe 90% is 甜) TOGETHER and I hope this RBKD spirit lives on :D

1) Memorable and unforgettable moment(s) in RBKD was …….

1. I woke up really early just to catch the FIRST train to attend the Unriddle event at Settlers.

2. Spending 8 hours on a freaking cold train, being part of the historic ride to KL from the Tanjong Pagar Railway Station before its relocation to Woodlands.

But something which I will definitely not forget is the friendship made here. It always amaze me how different people from different age groups and background are able to come together, forming close bonds. I am blessed to meet this bunch of Rangels. :D

2) I have learnt in RBKD that …….


(though I would prefer the tough goes shopping :P)

Many a times we are faced with difficult situations (esp this yr) but just bear in mind not to give up easily, press on and you will succeed!

Hope this quote can somehow motivate Rangels who are busy preparing for major exams (eg Olevels, Alevels) and of course it is applicable to everyone else :)

3) My favourite IPC is …… because …….

Rare day out at Istana. We dun always get the chance to visit such sacred place and I never expect myself to climb a tree at ISTANA. Oh, and ‘chasing’ after the guards just to catch them handing over their duties was fun too!:)

Dinner was equally enjoyable as a new gang – dongfen gang is form! We swept out 9 plates of dongfen!! (Y)

4) This is my favourite photo(s) taken in RBKD because …..

It’s been quite some time since we see RBKD in colours. Our very first Orientation and it was heartening to find every corner of Sentosa being filled with RBKD’s laughter :D

Memorable night where our efforts paid off. And something that will never be missed when RBKD is around – Our 招牌:Impressive power-packed lungs :)

5) I hope to go for an IPC in future that is ……

Food related. Singapore is a food paradise!! And……I have always wanted to organise a food trail IPC where we travel around Singapore to try out all sorts of food but has yet to find time to do so :S (hint to future IPC organisers ^_^)

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