What: Day Out at Marina Barrage
When: 3rd April 2011
Where: Marina Barrage
Participant(s): Adeline, Bengyan, Berlin, Bi Hui, Candia, Candice, Charmaine, Cherie, Eunice Ng, Eunice Zee, Faye, Hoe tian, Jasmine, Jean, Jiamin, Jolie, Kah yin, Krystal, Mandy, Phyllis, Rachael, Ser Chee, Vanessa, Wyman, Xinyi, Yanling and Yue Chang
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Mandy, Organiser:
First time organizing and gotta say we were really stressed out after seeing the number of people attending! Was really afraid of messing things up and not doing a good job, and worrying about this, and that, and this, and that. And we had so many “what ifs†in our head – it was crazy!!!
But I’m still glad we received help & encouragement from a few people, I’m thankful! ^^ I personally think we didn’t do a good job, but I sincerely hope everyone had fun, bcos I did! (even with the very, very scorching Sun!!)
GLAD TO KNOW I’M NOT THE ONLY RED LOBSTER! HAHAHA.
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Bi Hui, Participant:
This is my first time joining RBKD for outings. Though it was kind of awkward at first as don’t know anyone there and i am a kind of person that would be shy to open up at first, but overall it was a very fun outing as i get to know more Rui En fans upon this outing, and we had a great time playing games. And i feel that every single one is caring to each other. Like for the organisers, though i only knew that they actually brought food for event and we didn’t eat it when we are on our way home, i kind of felt bad and i wanted to say thanks to them for bringing all those food and sorry that i didn’t eat any cause i was kind of shy x.x Afterall, i’ve made some friends upon this outing and i would look forward to the next outing the next time.
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Vanessa, Participant:
This is my first time attending an IPC event since I joined RBKD. Well, at first, I was eager to meet the peeps. Then finally I joined them at the marina barrage. We introduced ourselves and started playing some games.
Basically, I had fun. Even when it was very hot around noon time(my face is still red from sunburn ), and the late lunch, I enjoyed myself. Thanks to the two coordinators Mandy and Berlin for helping out with this IPC. . I also loved the new club tees. Thanks for all the effort!! I will definitely participate in IPCs more. :DDDDDDD
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What: Korean BBQ Dinner @ Arirang Korean Restaurant (Liang Seah Place)
When: 8th January 2011
Where: Liang Seah Place
Participant(s): Bengyan, Berlin, Candice, Charmaine, Connie, Eunice Zee, Jean, Jiamin, Jolie, Kah Yin, Mandy, Phyllis, Rachael, Ser Chee, Shirley
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Jiamin, Organiser
What does every human being have in common?
We have to eat to live!
I always feel that eating together can somehow result in people being drawn closer and which is why this activity is being organised. It wasn’t easy thinking of ideal locations and I need to factor in the cost (most members are only students). After much discussion, it was decided at Arirang Korean Restaurant!
The food wasn’t really fantastic but the atmosphere was great. Everyone seems to be having a good time, talking about anything under the sun. Being the biggest and noisiest group at the restaurant, we were easily the centre of attraction.
I think this IPC somehow proves my theory right :) New members blend in easily and the older members seem to be closer. Maybe the next makan IPC, organisers can consider it to be held earlier so that everyone can finish dinner by 8pm (jean hor?) :D
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Connie, Participant
It’s my first outing with the guys and I felt rather jittery as I do not know anyone there personally. However, I’m glad Eunice Zee is sitting opposite me as she is very friendly and outgoing. In no time, I’m interacting with all of them. She brought the atmosphere up with her humorous antics and laughter is heard every now to the point our “neighbours†turned to look at us. >.<
After the dinner, we went window shopping before settling down outside the shopping mall chatting, laughing, sipping bubble tea and occasionally choking on the pearls. The only thing I felt can improve on for the dinner is probably the food. =X
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What: RBKD Bai Nian Tour Stop 01
When: 6th February 2011 (4th day of Chinese New Year)
Where: Choa Chu Kang (Phyllis’s place)
Participant(s): Alberton, Bengyan, Candice, Charmaine, Connie, Eunice Zee, Jean, Jiamin, Jolie, Junyee, Michelle, Phyllis, Rachael, Ser Chee, Shirley, Xinyi, & Yanling
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Has these become RBKD’s tradition?
Ready……….
Lo ah!
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What: RBKD Bai Nian Tour Stop 01
When: 6th February 2011 (4th day of Chinese New Year)
Where: Keat Hong (Charmaine’s place)
Participant(s): Alberton, Bengyan, Candice, Charmaine, Connie, Eunice Zee, Jean, Jiamin, Jolie, Junyee, Michelle, Phyllis, Rachael, Ser Chee, Shirley, Xinyi, & Yanling
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Charmaine
This year RBKD came to my place for Chinese New Year. It was quite a fun experience. I met all of them at Lot 1 to get our Yusheng for the lohei later. It was quite fun as most of us knew each other and we were having fun waiting for everyone to come. After we got the Yusheng we went to get our drinks for later.
When we were at my house while waiting for Candice to reach with the rest that followed her car, Xin Yi joked that those without oranges cannot enter my house. And they really stood outside till Candice arrived with the rest and the oranges that were in her car. While waiting for all Jiamin, Yanling and Shirley. Candice and my brother were having fun playing the Xbox live.
When everyone arrived, we had lunch and some of them decided to play mahjong. So while they were at it the rest of us were chatting and having 2nd and 3rd rounds of the food. Someone commented that I can open a pet shop with the amount of hamsters that I have.
Then it was time for the lohei.. It was quite messy however it was fun. After we cleared up, Candice fetched us to Phyllis’s place.
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Rachael
Met up with Candice, Ser Chee, Beng Yan and Twin at Tampines. Bought drinks, yusheng and off we go to Charmaine’s house to Bai Nian! (: We forget that our oranges are in a bag with Candice.. So yea, we stand outside the lift and waited for the oranges to “arrive”. Finally, the orange came. Took the oranges and went into Charmaine’s house. Greeted her parents and went to sit down.
Charmaine’s house is like a mini zoo man. HAHAH. She have dunno how many pet hamsters and another animal. Idk what’s that called. But it looks cute! Keke. Anyway, Charmaine’s grandmother cooked lunch for us. I love the curry! Its niceeee. Thank youuuu! (: Had a lohei session before we left. All the carrots etc dropped on my hand. :/ After the lohei session, my hand was totally messy! Bid good bye to Charmaine’s parents and off we went to Phyllis’s house. (:
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What: Rice Charity
When: 15 January 2011
Where: ComCare Network Senior Activity Centre (Ang Mo Kio)
Participant(s): Alberton, Bee, Bengyan, Berlin, Candice, Casslynn, Celest, Charmaine, Connie, Elaine, Eunice Ng, Eunice Zee, Felicia Ng, Jasmine, Jean, Jewel, Jiamin, Joanne, Joyce, Junqi, Kah Yin, Krystal, Lydia, Mandy, Miaoting, Michelle, Ming, Rachael, Ser Chee, Shirley, Victoria, Vyvyan, Xaby, Xinyi, Yan Ling, Yun Xian, Zi Lei
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Before…….
Busy at work
Our very effective human chain…
Tada! RBKD and the goodie bags for the families :)
Preparing to set off~
House-to-house visits
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Xinyi, Club President cum Organiser:
Alberton’s write-up below would give you a good overview of the whole “operation”, so I will not touch on that. I will instead, share the insights and the events that lead up to this.
It all started more than 1 year ago when we first had this idea. However back then, we didn’t know what we wanted or how we could
really help. Coincidentally I read an article about Philanthropy yesterday, and this is an extract:
Business Times, 8th April 2011: PHILANTHROPY must move from focusing on output – how much is given and how many received, to outcomes – the actual social change that results from that giving, speakers at a roundtable on strategic grant-making said yesterday.
I guess now I know why we hesitated, because we didn’t want to just donate money, we wanted to do something substantial. In the process, although we managed to exceed our target, we were faced with a dilemma: Should we put our beneficiaries before ourselves and seek sponsorship although we abhor the media attention and possible misunderstanding or should we not? By seeking sponsorship, we know the outcome of our efforts and limited resources would be exponentially multiplied. Eventually, we decided to give it a try.
Boy were we so surprised. Sponsors readily agreed and we had rice, oil, biscuits, bananas and eggs sponsored to us even though we could give them nothing in return. There is warmth in the society, and our hearts felt it too.
That morning, the uncles and aunties were a little puzzled, young adults in black were running around their blocks distributing food for nothing in return. But mark my words, this is not the end for these young adults, we will be back with more sustainable efforts, we definitely will =)
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Alberton, Participant:
We gathered at the new ComCare Senior Activity Centre in Ang Mo Kio at Block 420 early in the morning. Later, we were briefed on the things to do and were divided into 2 groups to do the packing. The 1st group were instructed to pack each bag with bananas, instant noodles and eggs. The 2nd group were told to flatten the rice packs and pack 2 of them with 1 bottle of oil into each bag. When we finished our tasks, we were divided into 2 groups again, with each group going to 1 block of flats each to distribute 2 bags to the elderly staying in each rented flat. We distributed the food in order, according to the flat units given by the group leader. The elderly welcome us when they knew our main objective of being there. The whole event ended at around 12pm. It was a meaningful day for all RBKD members because we celebrated our idol’s birthday by contributing our time and effort back to the needy in the society.
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The 10 RBKD volunteers who spent an afternoon with the elderly people in the Meiling estate pooled together some money to get them some fruits (2 Apples, 2Pears and 2 Bananas for each elderly).
There were leftovers so RBKD decided to top up the balance from our Rice Charity Fund to make it a whole $200 donation for the Project Helping Hands.
If you would like to make a donation, you can do so by cheque or in person. You can also do it via SG Gives, like how RBKD did. Any amount, should help =)
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Letter of appreciation from Lions Befrienders Service Association:
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What: Picnic & Kite Flying @ Marina Barrage
When: 27th December 2010
Where: Marina Barrage
Participant(s): Berlin, Casslynn, Jacky, Jolie, Junqi, Junyee, Mandy, Regin, Victoria
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Casslynn, Organiser:
This is my first time organising an IPC and i’m really glad that junqi’s there to help me along. When we first reached marina bay, we realised that its raining, but luckily it stopped after a while! We started off with 3+1 and got to know each other better. The kite flying was fun although our strings got tangled together and junqi’s kite fell into the sea! :O but we managed to rescue the poor kite with help from random passerbys! (: the dinner was awkward, but i still enjoyed myself that day! :D thanks to everyone who turned up (:
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Regin, Participant:
It was my first time attending an IPC and it was rather awkward as I didn’t know most of them. However, things got better after introducing ourself through 3+1. Also, the people there were very helpful and easily to get along with. After flying our kites, some of them left while the rest headed to Marina Square for Dinner. Although Dinner time was rather awkward, I still had an enjoyable time there. After dinner, we walked around the mall and then we parted to different ways home. It was great meeting and knowing new friends through this IPC. I look forward to joining more IPCs in the future. (:
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Jacky, Participant:
Well, this is my second attended ipc with fellow rbkd members. But i still feel awkward cause I’m the only guy again. Luckily there is Mandy and her friend that I met before at the previous ipc so I don’t feel so awkward. It’s very fun at the barrage, kites flew up high and crashes, fell into the sea etc etc. I enjoyed so much of every minute over with rbkd members. I had always thought that fanclub people are people that are 18 or 20 of age. But I was wrong haha. Well this marks the end of my story. I would like to use this chance to thanks casslynn, junqi, Mandy, Berlin, and the others who attended the ipc (: hope to have more ipc again. :)
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What: Serangoon Swing 2011
When: 31st December 2010
Where: Serangoon Gardens
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Phyllis, In-Charge:
Who counts down to countdown? RBKD! (:
Spending 15 hours waiting for countdown is crazy! Hahaha.
The morning was spent fooling around/taking pictures! It was so hot that we even had to take turns to go to the sheltered area!!
Initially we were hanging around the VIP seats area, but since there was a bomb check in the afternoon, we “evacuated” to chomp chomp.
Not long after we settled down, it started to rain, phew~
But the rain also ended just in time for us to settle down back at the stage area! Mats were laid down, banners were tied, the big boards were displayed ! :)
RBKD was set for countdown!
So at around 6/7pm the performances started and we learnt the papaya dance! It was quite interesting, cause we did chicken dance during the “freestyle” part!!! Hahahahaha, everyone was enjoying and having fun la. Haha.
Then after all the assorted performances, Rui En came out at around 1130pm. I think most of us were already losing our voices! Cause we screamed/cheered/sing along for like all the previous performances!
*anywayyyy the long wait is finally over!!! (: *
She sang 白色羽毛 and followed by 空瓶. I could feel that everyone was really enjoying themselves! We were swaying our light sticks/boards and just having fun (:
Not long after, it was the time to countdown with everyone! The minute the clock strike twelve, everyone was super high! I think RBKD was even crazier cause we had our RBKD Train!!! We basically toured around the whole area waving our boards and screaming our lungs out (:
Even random passers-by joined our train! Hahahaha.
I don’t know how to describe it but its just damn crazy la! Hahaha.
To add on to the craziness, we even threw the Rui En boards high up!!
Well since its once in a year, sooooo why not ? :P
Then we also wished all the police men/residents/humans we saw along our way home “HAPPY NEW YEAR!!” (:
Anddddd to sum it all up, I think all of us enjoyed each other’s company & ushered the new year in the craziest way!
Happy 2011 once again everyone!!!!! (:
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Kahyin, Priority Member:
That day, there were 7 of us who started queuing at 8AM! LOL. What made it unbearable was the morning sun! It was so hot! Thus it was like a water&ice-cream day for us as we keep buying water and ice-cream. HAHA. Passengers on the bus were like staring at us because we waited at the ROADSIDE, sitting on a picnic mat. LOL.
*fast forward fast forward fast forward*
After the artistes left, it’s when RBKD went high! LOL. We formed our RBKD train, with Rui En’s board in our hand, and started walking around Serangoon Garden wishing ppl “Happy New Year”! Then ppl joined our train, even aunties and uncles! HAHA. We shouted “Serangoon, Happy New Year!” too. And when we did “RBKD, Rui En Happy New Year”, we threw our boards!! HAHAHA. Fun! Then we packed our stuffs and helped to pick up rubbish, like what Snail had said, as though we were doing CWO before leaving. ^^ While walking, we continued our “Happy New Year” to ppl who walked pass us, ppl at the opp bus-stop and even the policemen! HAHA.
Overall, its just another awesome day with RBKD! Seeing Rui En and the fun and craziness experienced with RBKD, the 15 hours of wait was worth it! ^^
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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Zilei, Priority Member:
Rui En sang 空瓶 and 白色羽毛 and obviously you and I know both that she’s awesome. I’ve really really ran out of words to describe her and her performances. She just really pretty and cute all the time la. It’s really nice to see Elvin and her on the stage and chatting. (I support Ruivin.) Hehe.
I guess the more important part of the countdown was the RBKD spirit. To be honest, we only got to see Rui En on stage for perhaps 10 minutes. But we got to be with RBKD for the entire day (especially those who went at 8am) or night. We got to queue with RBKD, we got to eat with RBKD, we got to scream and shout with RBKD, we got to do so much things that we don’t get to do with Rui En. It is about spending so much more time with RBKD than watching Rui En’s performance yet feeling that it was definitely worth it.
Okay back to the countdown. I really love the RBKD Train despite me doing really embarrassing things like holding the RE board the wrong way (it faced behind). But it was fun how we didn’t care about what others would think of us, be it being crazy, or even people on CWO.
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Xinyi, President:
It’s almost as though counting down together has become a tradition for RBKD, at least that’s what the humans in RBKD would say. Here’s something to share if you weren’t with us this time round.
The newest way to support our big boards!
These people are really good at self-entertaining.
Dear Minmin, how did you feel when you first see the board? :D
PS: Minmin is the manager of Rui En.
So shortly after the clock struck twelve, most of us dumped our bags on the picnic mat and started our RBKD train. We pulled in boys and girls, aunties and uncles, elves and angmohs to join in the fun. We went “touring” around Serangoon Gardens and shouting “Happy New Year” to everyone. By everyone, I really meant EVERYONE, including the police officers on duty! :P
I think I might have been able to recruit another 50 members for RBKD if I set up a registration counter there that day. Suddenly, everyone wanted to “join” RBKD. Aunties and uncles were waving our RBKD RE boards and I heard an angmoh even tried snatching Isabel’s board from her during our “tour”!
After our crazy tour, it was time for our usual “CWO” (Corrective Work Order). If you saw a group of people picking up 2 garbage bags full of litter with their barang barang on their back, don’t doubt, that’s us! Done clearing the mess, we realised we forgot to take a group photo but many Cinderellas had already “ran” home in their pumpkin carriages!
Better than nothing, we sat right in the middle of the road, with 2 policemen and countless residents looking on, taking our own sweet time to get that shot that could never be right with these crazy people around. Don’t believe? See the picture below =)
Happy New Year. Here’s to another great year together again.
What: Volunteering with TNP @ Lions Befrienders
When: 30th December 2010
Where: Lions Befrienders SAC (Meiling)
Participant(s): Alberton, Bengyan, Charmaine, Jean, Jiamin, Phyllis, Rui En, Serchee, Shirley, Xinyi & Yanling.
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Xinyi, President:
This is the first time RBKD volunteered with Rui En, vice versa. It was a coincidence that Rui En, RBKD and TNP (The New Paper) all approached Hype at around the same timing on the possibility of volunteering together, so tadah!
Spending time to volunteer is an admirable act, hence I didn’t let anyone in RBKD know of her involvement as I didn’t want the sincerity of my members to be doubted. I merely created a “Volunteer Opportunity on 30 Dec” topic in forum and fairly soon I got the 10 persons I needed for the session. I always knew that I could count on RBKD when it comes to these.
The experience was actually something new for us, not because of Rui En’s involvement, but because we usually choose to volunteer in opportunities that required lesser interaction. And it was certainly time well spent interacting with the elderlies for all of us, with all the singing and the games.
We ended the session with the elderlies bringing home the fruits RBKD bought and the goodie bags Rui En prepared.
I then joined Rui En & TNP in a tour around the estate, and had a peek into their SAC (Senior Activity Centre) and the home of one elderly.
It is heartening to know that Lions Befrienders have done an excellent job, taking very good care of the elderlies in the estate. We volunteer when we are free, but they are the ones who are always there.
Rui En was scratched by a frightened cat when its owner suddenly shoved it into her arms. The cat can certainly give Garfield a run for its money, no wonder it was named “Tiger”.
Up on the 10th floor of the block, it was the usual sight of either too packed or too bare. I personally would still prefer rented estates to have motion sensor lighting and railings at the two sides of the corridor, something the well-equipped estate could still improve on.
We actually didn’t get to interact much with Rui En because the focus of the day was on the elderlies. So you might have guessed that we did not take many pictures that day, wouldn’t seem right if we did that too. Still, I took a short clip of the Chicken Dance session.
This girl is genuinely sincere, it isn’t for publicity, nor is it for show. You can see it in her eyes.
:)
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What: Table Tennis @ Bukit Panjang
When: 11th December 2010
Where: Senja-Cashew CC, Indoor Sports Hall
Participant(s): Wyman, Yang Hwee, JiaYi, Yun Xian, Eunice Ng, Yue Chang, Jacky, Mandy, Berlin, Eunice Zee, Charmaine, Isabelle, JiaMin, Jolie, Jasmine
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Wyman, Organiser:
I missed playing Table-tennis and the IPC was indeed fun! =) I was pretty surprised at the number of attendees for the IPC because it’s double that of the IPC I organised previously, but I’m glad I got to know more of you guys.
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Yang Hwee, Co-organiser:
It was my first time co-organising and participating in IPC. I had been a great time playing and knowing RBKD members. Though the group may be small, having interaction between each member is very important. I will like to join in this big family in more IPCs if i have the time:)
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Jasmine, Participant:
This is the first IPC I’ve attended and it was pretty fun though most of us did not know how to play table tennis. It was awkward in the beginning as I didn’t know anyone, but slowly, I became familiarize with everybody and I was having lots of fun in no time. We started with the (3+1) introduction and took turns to play later on. The RBKD people were very friendly and super warm hearted especially during the bonding time.
After having dinner and chit chatting, we all went different ways home. Wyman and yang hwee was worried that me and yue chang didn’t know the way home so she asked if we did. But the funny thing was that they were the ones who didn’t know the way home. Anyway, it was sure an enjoyable day and I’m glad I attended this IPC :D
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Yue Chang, Participant:
Today is my first time attending an ipc event. At first i didn’t dare to talk to anyone cos i didn’t know anyone there. But when we started to play table tennis i started to not feel so awkward anymore. some of us played well so i was quite embarassed cos i can’t play that well :P but i still enjoyed myself. Dining at subway and off we go. Home sweet home.
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Mandy, Participant:
It’s only my 2nd time attending an IPC so everyone still looked like strangers to me. Thank god Wyman specially prepared the autograph bingo game for us so we can interact and get to know one another better! Now I know whos afraid of heights or doesn’t know how to swim etc. Hehe.
Somehow table tennis turned into a badminton/tennis game for us HAHA! The balls were flying everywhere, and it was so hard to hit it on the table! The time we spent playing table tennis together was really enjoyable & at the same time, hilarious! We even attempted to play like professional table tennis players… Muahahaha.
Dinner at subway was great because we got to interact more (and we filled up one whole row of tables~) It was great meeting and knowing new people again! I really enjoyed the IPC & I hope to see you guys again soon~ Thanks Wyman for organizing this IPC!
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Berlin, Participant:
I was late :S the lrt turned one big round and me & Mandy was finding our way out as we are unfamiliar about that place haha. I feel kinda ‘shy’ at first as i dont really know many of them.. But slowly … I had fun playing table tennis even though I don’t know how to play haha. Nice to meet them!
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