yozz~!
Yeahs, Firstly, on Behalf of the j1 Excos, i wana thank all CNNY ppl for coming down! No matter how long u stayed, its ur presence that made the event possible and FUN! =D
Next, We are really glad that the j2s enjoyed the Farewell party! =D
We hope that the whole farewell party was memorable~
Last but not least, cheers to the j1 Excos for putting in so much effort in this farewell event! yeahs, the nights of meetings have not been wasted. Jiayous!!! u guys are great! =D
Lastly, We wana wish all the j2s all the best in their A levels and their future endeavors!!! Study hard! Just merely 3 more months! =D
GO GO GO!
On the highest floor, where there is warmth.
In the darkest corner, where you'll see the light.
okay, lets hope our dear jasmine will put her post by 2mr. LOLs.
-Kenwyn [on behalf of the j1 eXcos]
A thankyou Note for the Farewell.
Pictures For Farewell Day.
Because all of us missed the song dedication i posted on 93.3FM's blog last week, I'd resent another dedication today.
But because it's kinda screwed up, I am not very sure if they'll read it out today. It was very last minute.
But still, if possible, stay tuned to the radio TONIGHT, from 9 to 10pm.
I hope they'll read it out (:
Hmms, btw, the fact that I'm here means the photos are ready for viewing!
As usual, you can find them on CNNY's friendster. <-- Linked. (Those are after QC, no worries.)
we very 'diligently' took 246 pictures yesterday!
As jas suggested, including those snapped from other cameras, it'll easily total up to over 300 of them!
Cheers, we lived up to our camwhore's reputation. Hahahs.
Here are some of the pretty nice group photos:
The very friendly Captain Ball's match.
They were reluctant, but i managed to snap this eventually.
Rachel's group. (:
Zuosheng's the reason why we should play captain's ball
(with him in our team, of course!)
And this is my team. We are good lor (:
And yes, they won. (Because of Zuosheng.)
See the balloons? They were from Karen and Charlene.
We have niccce juniors!!
3 Teams became 1.
And we were early, so we camwhored.
The third attempt. They said the other two aren't nice.
The exco. With XX missing :(
And XX finally returned, so tada~
Girls' Power.
Presenting to you: Cnny Exco '07-'08
This is the biggest group photo.
Cnny exco, '07-'08 + '08-'09
Missing: Daniel & YeeTing :(
And here are some nice random shots, enjoy!
See, reporters can film!
Oh classic. Our favourite board.
Random scribbles on a random paper found on CCA room's table.
Randomness is nice.
Our trademark:
Playing professional Big 2.
Hahahs! Huyang, don't killl me.
The cameraman's emoing because he got no friends.
His friends were all playing the very amazing race.
A nice scenery I spotted while playing water bombs.
And yeah, MR CHENG visited us after all the bombings!!
And finally, the couple keychain for Yiping&Kenwyn.
They sticked like paper, according to Rach.
Funny description larh!
And this one is my personal favourite:
In the darkest corner, where you'll see the light.
Wonder who came up with this statement.
And here are some sad news:
#1. I don't have much of ex-ex-exco's pictures.
Any of you with these pictures please upload them on Cnny's friendster yeah?
#2. I forgot my very amazing race present. Someone must have stolen mine! Hahahs.
#3. Hongchen and I have reserved the grey bottles from Canadian Pizza but forgot to take them. So j1 exco, kindly pass it to us when you see us. laugh out loud.
#4. We forgot to pass Zuosheng the XXL's CCA tee! kuku right?! Haish.
Wonder when's the next time we see him. So yeah, Zuosheng, if you're reading this, I am implying that you must come back again!!
#5. This may be my last post on Cnny's blog, or at least for the upcoming months. This explains why I posted some of the pictures on the blog and wrote captions for each of them.
But more importantly, there must be someone who's taking over this pictures-uploading job.
So yeah, j1 exco, who's as patient/competent as me? Hahahahs. Just kidding la.
Once again,
yesterday was a blast. (yes, Yiping, it was!)
We especially like the choice of the final destination-The place we are so so familiar of, where we feel warmth and love!
Thank you everyone who was present (:
Alright,
Think I shall end here.
I am so eagerly waiting for Jas to post her first entry here!
Jas, you better don't go against your words!!
Before i end this, allow me to make some wishings:
#1. May everyone do really really well for exams. A's and Promos.
(P.S. WE ALL CAN DO IT!! )
#2. May the current exco bring CNNY to greater heights.
(we have much faith in you guys!)
#3. May everyone in CNNY be blessed with good health.
And yeah,
As i always say:
WE ROCK.
So long,
Lihui.
sorry yiping for pushing down your post or whatever they call it :/ eejia wants me to announce that she doesn't mind a soft toy, provided it's BIG. like, life-size. haha.
btw, travelling = need to take mrt? or just bus! cuz i'm very happy i have bus consession so i hope no need to take mrt! :D
& oh oh, i will be a late, like 15-30mins cuz i have tuition from 10am-12nn hahaha. yeah, sad mugger-ish life.
love,
sher, very happy, very very happy, extremely happy :)
Farewell Party!!!
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Hello everyone!
don't say that, rachel. all of you have been really great. Without you all, there wouldn't be us. With your advise, we j1s will be more bonded and work in unity. :)
Okay, mid-year exams are over and I do hope it has been smooth for all of you. Now, we shall have something great as post-exam leisure!
The farewell party will be held next Saturday, celebrating the achievements of cnny in the past one year and not forgetting all the J2s for their significant contributions.
Date: 12 July 2008(Saturday)
Time: 12.30pm to 9.45pm
Venue: Gather Outside Bishan MRT station.
Note:
1) Have your lunch before you come
2) Top-up your ez-link card, because we will be having quite some traveling.
3) Bring your water bottle to drink.
4) Wear clothes that are suitable for some physical activities.
5) Bring your beautiful clothes along for the night party. We will be changing to it after a wet activity.
Brief Schedule:
We will start off with some ball game!
At 3.30pm, we'll be having an amzing race!!
At 6.30pm, we'll proceed to our night activity!!!
We will appreciate it very much if you are able to join in for the fun next Saturday, let this be a time of bonding for all people in cnny. It’s going to be a blast!
Any enquries, please contact yiping: 96308608
kenwyn: 91594841
The two of us will be attenting LTC from 4 July - 7 July. Call us only after 7 July. Many thanks.
=)
yiping
post-mids 2
heyheyyyy everyone.. :)
NOW is post-mids for me. those taking bio, jia you jia you!!
it's amazing how time really flies yea?.. just a while ago it was my first post here, and then a few posts before, it was yiping's first post. :P
am really encouraged by the next batch's enthusiasm.. i think it was what my batch generally lacked in.. but i'm glad to see how y'all keep meeting up. those who love working together, stay together. :) may the next batch forge even closer bonds and friendships within y'all!
am totally so gonna miss CNNY... the times we ran about doing last min coverage for the school or for our production, the times we made mistakes and got into a little trouble, the times we had fun filming our SVA together and making external friends :) those were most memorable..
and we gotta thank Mr Cheng for being so patient and kind towards us too. he's the most generous teacher i know so far... and he'd go all out to help us when we need it. thank you, Mr Cheng!! :)
work hard, j1s! learn from our mistakes and move forward too. it'll be an interesting journey ahead for y'all. enjoy it! :)
love ya all,
rachel (:
POST MIDS
Okay, for the J1s, yes. It's after mids. But work hard J2s! One more week! Btw, this is a shoutout to the J1 excos... Post farewell party details soon! & uh, I'm representing all J2 excos to say that... we don't want soft toys for presents! I think all the excos will agree with me right? Haha :)
Tbh, idk what to buy either. It's quite troublesome right! Haha. Anw, yeah, something to share (which I also told Kenwyn..) If you don't know what to get, get something from you like cuz the reciever will probably like it, since it's a gift from the heart :)
Okay, I'm back to war. Luv everyone!
- Sher
Media Camp News Clip
Hey yo~!
Yeah, if u missed the news featuring the media camp 2008 on chn8 or chnU, u may watch it by just clicking the link below. =D
http://video2.channelnewsasia.com/cnavideos/chineseplayer.asp?skin=Player1.swf&player=chineseplayer.swf&filename=xin_060708_nanyang.flv
okaes. enjoy the news clip. lol.
study hard for MYE ppl! gd luck!
-kenwyn.
PICTURES!!
i have finally rearranged the photos and uploaded them on CNNY's friendster (:<-- that's the link.
flickr has limited space, not exactly suitable for us (we're camwhoring kind of people.)
Hahas.
Shall give you guys a prelude to our great photography skills:
Total coolness.Haha.
but sorry, i can't upload those taken on Chinese studio filming, their sizes are too big. :/
but i think can find them on flickr:
Flickr.
Oh, and ya,
to my dear exco, esp shermaine,
as promised, i didn't reveal our *er-hem photos & THAT vid on friendster,
can ask from me personally.
Hahahas. (:
Love me.
Lihui.
Proudly Presented by: CNNY Exco '07-'08
A collective effort of CNNY exco; the proudest news clip we ever produced.
The Murder Of XiaoQiang.
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Laugh Out Loud!
Ups and Downs --> We Shall Unite!
Hi Everyone!
This is the first time I write an entry for cnny, hope it isn't too bad.
Mediacamp has ended successfully and generally smoothly. We have to really thanks mr cheng and our j2 seniors who organised everything. At the same time, not forgetting the ex-excos(yifang's batch) for sacrificing their time to come back on the first day of mediacamp. It has definitely boost the morale of cnny. Most importantly, each and everyone of you ( j1s) were very significant in the process, because without you, we will not be able to run the camp. You are'll have undoubtly performed well as facilitators despite facing different challenges and difficulties in terms of cooperating with the respective schools, and also to guide them efficiently. I can understand, because I faced those problems as well. However, as what mr cheng has said, this is the first time, among many batches, that the participating schools were able to finish editing and submit their products on the first day and thus not a need to drag it to the second day. With this, please give yourself a clap! : ) You are wonderful!
Next, the exco's result is out. For those names that appear on the blog, I shall congradulate you, because you really deserve it. I know that some of you got a position that you didn't put in for both your first and second choices. Fret not, this means that the seniors have faith in you and believe that you can do well in that area. You should also trust their judgement and have trust in your ability. I hope that we excos will work together well in the coming one and a half year, assisting each other and bring out the best to cnny!
On the other hand, many of you might not have gotten a position. It's definitely something upset with a tinge of emptiness...I've experienced it before, but I hope that you can recover from your sadness in these few days, or try not to think about it for the time being. Like what shermaine has posted, you are all valuable members of cnny. Without the members, cnny will never go far. Thus, don't belittle yourself, you are all great people with great abilities. Let's hope we will have more fun and laughter working together in the coming journey. Be optimistic!
Rest well,
yiping : )
I can't think of a better title.
Media Camp is finally over, and I guess we can call it a success! Good job everyone! I suppose Mr Kwek is quite pleased because a sec school teacher praised the facils! :D Hip hip hooray! :) :)
Okay I'll not beat about the bush. I'm going to announce the list of Excos on the blog right now because I was the last to call my successor & he was still quite optimistic hahha I thought he'd be disappointed since everyone else got their calls quite early... except him :/
So.... your future Excos are....
Director: Lim Yi Ping
D. Director: Sito Kenwyn
Reporting (C): Wu Xiao Tong
Reporting (E): Charlene Tan
Head of Videography: Benny Wong
D. Head of Videography: Tang Ding Lun
Head of Editing: Lim Thai Xiong
D. Head of Editing: Daniel Tan
Head of Logistics: Karen Ho
D. Head of Logistics: Tan Jia Hui
As you can see, some people got a position that they did not run for. This is much regretted, but we feel that this team we have chosen is the best. It's really been hard for us to decide which roles to assign to you guys since 21 of you ran for Exco elections. No doubt, there are more than 10 candidates whom we feel have the potential to be an Exco. However, it is not wise to elect the Excos based solely on our own preferences. We've given it much thought and the decisions are final. We hope everyone can understand this.
Please do not feel upset if you did not get a position. You're all still valuable members to our CCA. Without the members, we'd be nothing. We wouldn't have enough manpower participate in any competitions, not to mention production.
Okay I just realised that my post, compared to previous years, is much much longer. Well pardon me alright! I've got so much more to say :(
Hmm, fine maybe I'll not say them today! I'll save it for some other time haha. Okay bye! & SITO KENWYN... YOU DENSE PIG! Hahaha! Okay I tell you all... as I said... he's the last to be contacted, at about 7 plus, then hor... he think he's deputy head of logistics luh!!! Haha damn funny hor?! Okay nevermind random. I need sleep!!! Shall go rest now haha :D
XOXO,
Shermaine
(no long a DD *whines )
hello everybody...
mediacamp's just around the cornerr!!! (refer to the previous post)
soon, we'll be handing over to the next batch of J1s! time really flies....
we seniors see quite a good lot of potential here in you juniors... so keep the good attitude and spirit going!! we're all hoping that you'll bring CNNY to an even greater height! :)
elections coming very soon... feeling a little reluctant for that day, but i'm feeling pretty excited too. :) i believe most of you chose to join CNNY because of the passion.. because when i came in, i knew almost nothing about editing or camera or reporting. passion can drive you to find out about the things you don't know if you're really interested. so keep CNNY going nowhere but UP!! we feel very relieved and assured by the good potential we see in you, J1s!!
one of the things i found hardest to do, was to balance studies with CCA. that one's no surprise. it happens to anyone with more than one committment. but it's still no joke.. sooner or later you're gonna be leading others already... but the experience i got from being director was definitely worth the while... i learnt so much i wouldn't trade it for anything else. hope that y'all will make CNNY yours and enjoy it. :)
okay.. just to encourage y'all juniors before we officially step down on thursday... i hope y'all don't feel the stress!! :)
jiayou and show your leadership on the day of mediacamp!
:)rachel
The much awaited.... Chinese Media Camp 2008!
Hello everyone! I bet you're all as excited about media camp as I am! :D Alright so here are the details everyone's been dying to know.
Rehearsal (3rd June 2008)
- Gate ushers, VIP ushers, AVA team & Emcee to report at 1200hrs.
- Other teams DO NOT have to report for rehearsal.
- J2s are also excused except all Excos not involved in SDP.
- Gate ushers, please prepare both signs for Editing Course AND for Media Camp.
Day 1 (4th June 2008)
- All to report at LT1, 0800hrs.
- J1s to wear any school attire then change into CCA tee. Please bring $12 for CCA tee each.
- VIP ushers please remember to bring along your full attire (including court shoes).
- Gate ushers to wear FULL uniform when on ushering duty.
- J2s to wear blue CCA tee and bring $12 for the white CCA tee.
- Excos will wear blue CCA tee as well, along with your Exco tag.
- Day 1 will end at 1830hrs.
Day 2 (5th June 2008)
- All to report by 0900hrs EXCEPT registration group by 0830hrs.
- J1s will wear school PE tshirt.
- J2s to wear white CCA shirt.
- We will break camp at 1330hrs.
- Everyone to stay back for Exco elections. (Voting)
- All J1s running for Exco position please be prepared for your speech :)
*Please take note: Breakfast will be provided on both days though I encourage everyone to eat at home beforehand. Lunch will be provided only on the 1st day.
XOXO,
Shermaine.
some acknowledgements
J2 excos: just sent an email to you girls :) i'll spare this post from further "emo"tion. few words for you girls: 'the only way to go is up'.
to the J2s: the past few weeks working with y'all was such a pleasure. i never knew such a level of enthusiasm existed in you (don't take this as an insult!). you were surprisingly (not just my group) happy and determined to get your VOs and editing not just done, but done well. i'm proud of my J2s. :)
to the J1s: i hope my batch serves as a batch from you to learn from. we all have our weaknesses and strengths, so it's only normal that sometimes things go wrong. but never use that as an excuse for any slack when trying times come. i believe CNNY's always been a family, and will continue to be. so keep that family spirit going... when you take over, which is in a matter of weeks..
stay strong, J1s and J2s. mid years are coming.. and so is mediacamp... let's make this year's mediacamp another great success! let's prepare to the best of our abilities!! we can do it!!! :):)
love y'all!!!
rachel :)
A long emo post.
We just finished filming the Volleyball Boys' A Div Finals today.
Met with rough pathes along the way which made ej and I felt kinda unjust. Haha.
But come to think of it, maybe it's just inevitable that media representatives are sometimes neglected & belittled. As reporters, it is only our responsibility to ensure that people acknowledge us, (and not ignore our presence) before they will agree to grant an interview. I didn't manage to do this today, maybe because i didn't chase after interviewees like i previously did. For this, it's my fault. :(
So yes, if you ever chance upon the role of a reporter, let it all out and make worthy interviews with nice people. Don't ever hesitate or procrastinate, for the very next minute, the interviewee may no longer be there.
Guess this is what our seniors meant by 'picking up reporting skills through work and experience'. :D
Anyways,
Was full of emotions after a heart-to-heart talk with ej, followed by a phone call with Rachel.
I know i may not be in the best position to make comments but i really feel like penning down my feelings and be understood. So, sorry in advance if i may sound a bit overbearing later.
Well, most of us are utmost apologetic for not having contributed more or done better for the past few months. It does feel that we lack what it takes to be a worthy exco. We are perhaps, too academic oriented. It also does seem that most of us are pressured by the piles of homework and the upcoming Mid Year Exam. Plus our fiasco as leaders for CNNY, it becomes impossible to stay happy.
10 ways to turn the frown upside down.
1. Be less virtual, more 3-D.
" If you sit at a computer all day, get up and indulge in some human contact instead. Even time with strangers ramps up your sense of well-being."
2. Make a list of things you truly appreciate.
"Counting your blessings may be the single most helpful thing you can do for your happiness quotient."
3. Rack 'em up.
" Think of every positive experience during the day as a bead on a string and see how they add up. This makes you focus on even the smallest possible moments."
4. Think memorable, not material.
" Memory of a good time with friends or loved ones last forever."
5. Go to the funny side.
" Humour amplifies the good things; so try to smile at the absurdities of life."
6. Escape to your stress-free zone.
" Forgo your work and undulge in something that will make you feel calm and happy."
7. See the glass as half full.
" If you stop and assess the stuffs in life, you'll see you actually have them pretty good."
8. Find your inner artist.
" Engaged in activities that you truly like- joyful expression can bring happiness."
9. Do something good.
" Deliver acts of kindness as often as possible. However small, they will brighten up your day."
10. Seize the moment.
" If you feel like doing something, do it now. Go ahead and be happier."
I was pretty glad to have read this and seriously hope that some of these methods will really allow us to retrieve our long-lost smiles.
Hmms.. afterall, life is not just about studies. Going back to the fundamentals, like treating people around you better and giving best shots in whatever duties we have do seem to bring more genuine and longlasting happiness, don't they?
Oh, & i can't agree more with that last point.
Somehow, maybe our exco failed to accomplish great because we tend to speak more than we act, allowing time to flow unknowingly. Of course, we only have ourselves to blame.
There are some problems that long prevail. some of us tried really hard to resolve while some of us chose to ignore. Since we jolly-well know feigning ignorance is unjust,
let's unite and give our best for the remaining month okay? :D
We can do wonders if we want to.
Yes, we really really can.
Let's all step down proudly.
So let's meet at the CCA room tmr alright?
Meanwhile, I have created a flickr link for cnny.
www.flickr.com/photos/cnny
And if you really spare your time to read all of this, i am seriously thankful.
I hope that every CNNY member, not just the excos, will have a burning desire to contribute after reading this.
Hereby, i still need to thank avril, szexia and yihui for being such great members in my group! :D
I love you all, CNNY.
Take care.
Lihui.
I'm sorry, Rachel, for being impatient when I speak to you these days.
I'm sorry to the J1s, if our plans for the day was horribly disappointing.
I'm sorry for pissing anyone off today, if I did.
I'm sorry for shouting, I shouldn't have.
I'm sorry for everything I've done wrongly, I'm sorry for being mean.
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Once again, we've missed out on a studio scene!! I think we're all pretty absent-minded hahaha. Oh well~ Guess we gotta do it again, thank goodness it's just a short scene eh! I'm sure we can do it! Hahaha :) Okay I'm being very random now and I've so got to do my H1 project. Till then~!
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Shermaine
Hellos!
i have taken some photos last Sunday..
and will upload them asap.
keep you guys noted.
haha.
well, actually i am here to do a calling for english scripts.
Do send me your english scripts once you have completed them.
(try to finish them soon.)
Please send them to my hotmail..
laughtillnobreath@hotmail.com
Thanks a lot.
Lihui. (:
heyhey everyone! :)
great job, and thumbs-up to our zhu bos huyang and xingli for studio today and everyone else involved!! despite us being kinda blur in this first time, i'd say we were really cooperative with one another and i hope we all learnt something today that we can apply for our next episode. let's all learn from the mistakes made from today and remember what not to do for the next one. :)
i know we all need to balance out studies and cca, so let's all just do our equal best for both even when we feel most tired. :) i have faith in you all that we'll be able to pull the next one off really well!! JIA YOU!!
next cca on wed will be a mock shoot for the J1s and editing of studio for the J2s. a few of the J2s will be assigned to follow the juniors around for their mock shoot.
we'll all meet at 3.30pm at the AVA room. the J1s should know your groupings by wed and be confirmed with which group of J2s you are to be attached with. don't worry if you're unsure now. we'll be showing you guys the list.
have fun, and study hard!!
rachel =)
Fun's over! The stress is marching in >:(
Pardon the lame title. I was just trying to uh, link it with Rachel's and Lihui's. Haha :)
Alright, so Rachel and I have come up with the schedule for Studio. Yep, you got it. The amazingly exciting and fun studio production :)
You'll see that the schedule is pretty intensive, and we're letting you guys know one week before hand so please postpone or reschedule your plans for the upcoming days.
19th April 2008, Saturday
Time: 8am-12pm
Venue: CCA Room
What we'll be doing: Studio 1, filming what Rachel explained today. The right angle, middle angle excetra.
Note: College day at 130pm.
20th April 2008, Sunday
Time: 8am - whatever time we finish (hopefully 6.30pm)
Venue: CCA Room
What we'll be doing: Studio 1 & entertainment news. To complete all studio filming.
Note: This will be split into 2 shifts, one morning, one afternoon (except for the news presenters).
Morning shift, 8am - 1.30pm: Lihui, Lilin, Eejia, Sze Xia, Avril, Yi Hui, Shelia, Myself and Xingli & Huyang (news presenters)
Afternoon shift, 1pm -6.30pm: Rachel, Hong Chen, Jasmine, Michelle, Li Dan, Siew Chwen, Felicia, Cai Ling, Yeeting, Xingli & Huyang (news presenters)
23rd (Wed), 26th (Sat), 27th (Sun), 30th (Wed) April 2008
Time: Various
Venue: CCA Room
What we'll be doing: Editing. Not everyone will be involved at all times except Editors.Shifts will be out once filming is all done.
Please be punctual for all the meetings as we really really want to complete our production on time, don't we? After that we'll have lots of experience and things to write in the ever important SGC. So let's all work hard together all right?
Please take note that EACH GROUP is required to find an interesting entertainment news and email the URL to the CCA email which can be found on the left. Please also include the title of the video and a simple writeup of what it's about (approx. 50words). Deadline is this coming WEDNESDAY before CCA commences. Thanks a lot! :)
P.S. We're all only human so I understand if you're tired or something. Just let me know and then we can come up with ways to uh, relieve our stress? I want to be a counselor next time I can experiment on you! Haha :)