What: Making of Pineapple Tarts

When: 3rd/4th week of Jan

Participants: Bengyan, Jean, Phyllis, Ser Chee, Shirley, Xinyi and Yanling

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Shirley, Participant:

Let’s take a look into the Pineapple Tarts making process..

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It’s a love/hate relationship.

Love being; for the recipients.

Hate being; You smell it but you can’t eat it while you’re making it.

Momentum picked up fast this time round but we’re basically racing to meet our dear ovens’ requirements (meaning to produce fully filled-up trays before hitting the re-heating point.) So what do we do when trays were in the ovens? You see tracks of unbaked pineapple tarts on the working table…

Pineapples, were our best friends and enemies for that few days 又爱又恨啊~~

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Now, let’s take a peep into some of the Pineapple Tarts making process..

Wrapping of pineapple paste with the dough

Standardizing the size of the pineapple tarts

Waiting to be sent into the oven

The Final Product :)

And lastly, into the containers!!!!!

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What: Chinese New Year Charity

When: 26th January 2013

Where: ComCare Network Senior Activity Centre (Ang Mo Kio)

Participant(s): Bengyan, Bi Hui, Clarence, Eunice Zee, Jasmine, Jean, Jiamin, Joanne Chong, Jun Yee, Kahyin, Lionel, Lionel’s Mum, Melissa, Pei Jun, Phyllis, Phyllis’s Mum, Rui En, Sandra Teo, Ser Chee, Shirley, Shu Pei, Xinyi, Yanjun, Yanling, Yanping, Yeeling, Yvonne Lim, Zhiqing

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Jun Yee, Participant:

I am thankful to be given an opportunity to participate in a charity event at the start of the year, as this has motivated me to work harder for my A levels, which will happen at the end of the year. Before the event, I felt that life is tough as I have to juggle between my CCA and studies, and I do not think that I am able to cope with such a “terrible” life. However, after communicating and witnessing the lifestyle of the residents we visited, I have learnt to 知足常乐。

For example, a girl who lives with her parents and two other siblings in a one-room flat made me feel guilty. When I stepped into her house, the first thing that caught my attention was a photo of her and her mother, attending an award ceremony. Despite living in such a cramp environment, she is still able to focus on her studies and achieve good results. Then I started asking myself this question: why am I still not studying as hard despite having my own room and study table? 我真是不懂得惜福啊。。

Anyway, I am very proud of my group. Yan Ping, Pei Jun and I were so cheerful during the event that many elderly wanted to offer us drinks. 真是的, shy leh. HAHAHA! I really like the new idea of grouping in 3s. 三个人，不多，不少，刚刚好！We managed to bond with one another and I have lost count of the number of funny things we said. I only know that I was laughing throughout the entire event. SO HAPPY to do a charity happily :D

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Lionel’s mum, Participant:

I felt very happy to be able to get involved in this year charity work as I have been a housewife for quite some time and never had a chance to try something new. It has been an interesting day for me to spend time with young people who are kind and warm to care for others, and it warms my heart too as I followed them to each household.

The warmth and laughter they brought to the elderly heartens me too.

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Melissa, Participant:

This CNY Charity is my first volunteering experience with RBKD. As this was my first time, my teammates, Lionel and Jasmine, did a great job in guiding me along.

We really had lots of fun visiting and chatting with the elderly, sharing jokes and also “fighting” for the lifts with fellow Rangels. I think everyone was exhausted, from all that going up and down and lugging of the 5kg rice/eggs/goodies to every unit, but there were lots of joy and laughter. This experience gave me a chance to do something I would otherwise never get to do (i.e. to interact with elderly).

The goodies for the elderly

My group came across this granny who is 89 years old, has hearing difficulties and cannot stand for long periods of time. When she goes out, she has to be in a wheelchair. But when she was talking to us about her life, her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, you could see the joy in her eyes. She told us how filial they are and how much she enjoys cooking for them even though it tires her to stand in the kitchen all day. Basically, she is an optimist who smiles through her difficulties. If you were there first-hand listening to her, you would actually feel her zest.

Just like my teammate, Jasmine, said, people like this granny really inspire one to not give up, no matter what difficulties you might be facing, because there are people who have to go through more than you and are still living. It might be easier said than done but really, when you feel down and out, just remember.

This volunteering experience also made me love RBKD so much more. RBKD is not just a fan club. It is so much more. RBKD is a group of people who CAN do other things, like benefiting our society, other than just cheering for our Idol. I am proud that I can be a part of RBKD. I really loved this experience and hope to have more of such opportunities in future. Of course, Idol’s surprise appearance made the experience even sweeter.

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What: New Year Countdown 2013

When: 31st December 2012

Where: Jurong Green Community Club

Participant(s): Bengyan, Bihui, Eunice, Jasmine, Jean, Jewel, Jiamin, Joanne, Junyee, Lionel, Melissa, Peijun, Phyllis, Sandra, Ser Chee, Shirley, Shupei, Xin Jie, Xinyi, Yanjun, Yanling, Yanping, Yeeling, Yue Chang, Yunxian, Yvonne, Zhiqing

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Lionel, Priority Member:

This is my 2nd countdown with RBKD, and every year, countdown with RBKD has been an event I look forward to.

The sharing and caring for one another is something that has always make me proud for being part of RBKD, where one feels included in activities. As a whole, RBKD is united in a single direction.

2012 has been a wonderful year for fans of Rui En because her efforts are being recognised by the various awards she won. As we herald the new year in, let’s continue to work hard together and support our dearest idol and hope for new things to happen this year! Best wishes to all for 2013!

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Yanjun, Ordinary Member:

2012 zoomed past so quickly that little did I realize, it was time for countdown to 2013 with RBKD and Rui En. It was the first time I went for a countdown party with RBKD and I felt that it was different from the other countdown parties which I’ve attended.

It really felt great to be able to scream and cheer with the rest of the Rangels for Rui En. I never did expect to have so much fun with the spray cans! At the end of the countdown, all of us seemed like we were being trapped by the ribbon “webs” :p

It was indeed an awesome and memorable night to end off 2012 and to welcome 2013.

I hope that 2013 will be a smooth sailing and happy year for everyone. :)

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

YEA!!!

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A small token of appreciation from our 91 members.

Star Awards 2013 Best Actress Nomination:
Rui En (Unriddle 2- Hu Xiaoman)

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Name: Yan Ling
Forum Nick: Yanling
Status: Committee member

My name is … and I am …

My name is Yanling and I am still schooling.

Me and RBKD:

I joined RBKD during TBR and I’m proud to have been through our 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th celebration :P Aiya, no. of years doesn’t matter but always felt proud to be part of RBKD for this long. Haha..

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

a) Star Awards 2011 Night 1

To me, one of the most memorable moments in RBKD was when Chen Hanwei, the prize presenter announced Rui En to be the winner of the Favourite Female Character Award 2011. “疯了疯了，支持者疯了” by the host was such an apt description for the Rangels live at MediaCorp Studios and it was also true for Rangels at home watching the live telecast.

I remembered how RBKD’s boards were waving so happily and how loud the cheering was. The unity of RBKD captured on the TV screen was really unforgettable for me.

b) Another one would be ‘Rail In, Flight Out of KL’ IPC. Taking the 火车 which was super cold for the first time was unforgettable and so was the break-in into our hotel room at mid-midnight by four familiar faces with a pretty cake to celebrate my birthday!

2) I have learnt in RBKD that……..

Unity is really strength.

3) My favourite IPC is …… because …….

Bishan Park Fish Feeding IPC.

Just like all other IPCs, this was also one filled with lots of laughter.

This is one of my favourite because other than Jean’s 母鸭带小鸭-ing (recap video below), actually the whole group of us in the water were doing the same too. Holding each other’s hands, giving support to one another just felt cozy. And to sit at the rocky area doing nothing was like so relaxing!

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

To quote from our president, “The spirit of ONERBKD when we wore our club tees with such pride and belonging, the words shined in the dark”.

This is my favourite photo because I could feel how happy we were (though tired) as one whole. *ding*

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

Hahahaha, I hope that we can go for SPA or something relaxing!! We can talk and get to know each other more while doing SPA. Then when we are tired, can nap a while there.. And when we have relaxed enough, we can eat! Hahaha not bad right!

6) Words/pic to share with RBKD:

Thank you for the friendships forged with different kinds of people whom I may not have expected myself to know and thank you for showing me how amazing friendships can be like in RBKD. 友谊万岁!

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What: Door knocking with Bukit Ho Swee Family Service Centre

When: 19th & 20th December 2012

Where: Jalan Bukit Merah

Participant(s): Celest, Jasmine, Jean, Jiamin, Joanne, Lionel, May Yen,
Pei Jun, Phyllis, Sandra, Xinyi and Zhiqing

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Celest, Participant:

This was my first time doing such kind of volunteering work. To me, it was definitely a new experience communicating with the people living in one-room flats. It was somewhat a challenge for me; not because I was talking to strangers but rather, I felt that it took a bit of an effort to engage in a conversation with them. Also, I had to overcome the language barriers by trying to converse in Chinese with those dialect-speaking elderly.

Among all the households I went to, most of them were very welcoming and were willing to talk to us. There was an affable aunty who even opened her door and let us into her home for a chat. At that instance I could sense that she was lonely and yearned for someone to hear her out. Regrettably, Jiamin and I couldn’t carry on the conversation further with her as both of us were not proficient in speaking Hokkien.

But on a brighter note, I too witnessed smiles on some of their faces when I was talking to them. Some of them had a big family while majority of them came from small families. For example, a young Malay lady who lives with her 3 kids and husband looked happy albeit living in a crowded environment and an uncle working as a cleaner who lives with his wife claimed that he was very satisfied with his quality of living.

Despite the fact that most of these residents belong to the lower-income groups and are less privileged, I was heartened to see that they are very contented with their simple lives. Although we did not help them directly in terms of their needs, personally I feel that we had shown our care and concern through the surveys and most importantly provided a listening ear for them. My encounters with these people serve to remind myself to be always happy as well as be gratified with what I have in life. I am really grateful to have this opportunity to volunteer with the Bukit Ho Swee Family Service Centre and RBKD.

Our volunteers in action.

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Pei Jun, Participant:

It was my first time stepping into the Jalan Bukit Merah estate. The moment I walked out of the lift to join the rest, it seemed like I have walked into a TV drama.

After getting prepared to face cold stares and door slamming rejections, it was surprising that some of the residents invited us into their apartment with warm welcomes when we requested to conduct an interview with them. They seem to be happy to have somebody to share their story with. Besides, I have also realized that the elderly are contented with what they have and rarely requested anything from us, even though we offered our help.

This door knocking experience made me realized how much more fortunate I think I already am and I developed a stronger sense of helping out the community in need.

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