Just in case you are NOT a facebook person, this is a repeat. Those who have their faces in facebook, you can skip the main section and just go direct to the FAQ section at the end of this mail.
Thank you for coming and supporting my birthday event. It meant a great deal to me for my family and friends to be there. I thank God for mum & dad and the DNA I inherited, and for my dear godma - Aunty Khoo, who was a great influence over the positive attitudes I picked up. I thank God for the major parts they played in shaping my life to become who I am today.
I find myself completely blessed to have been surrounded with so many cheerful people while growing up. I remember grandma's home to have been laughter filled (plus, some naughty bad words when mama was not around) and I am quite sure that was when I learned to laugh (and use bad language!). Of course we had our share of fights and quarrels, like all normal families, but those moments were insignificant to me.
I am not quite sure when I leaned to make people laugh but found that in school, it helped to divert the teachers' attention from many of my misdeeds. Among friends, it helped calm a tense situation and with mum and dad, it reduced the scolding and punishment when I could make something funny out of a bad situation and if that failed, crying followed! Of course, with dad it did not always work. I found out in our later years that my father had a very huge and quiet sense of humour and that his stern exterior was simply for effect.
Mama taught me to fear God. Mum taught me not to fear failing. Dad taught me never to fear people and my godma taught me to laugh in the face of problems with the joy of the Lord. How else could I have developed but into this person I am today - God-fearing, people-loving and laughter filled? I have learnt that being positive takes you further when your tank is empty; that people tend to gravitate towards people who are cheerful; and that laughter is indeed the best (and God's) medicine.
So, thanks for coming and sharing in the laughter that night at Endorphin Rush 2. Sorry we ended so late!
To save tons of email coming back asking about the night, I have appended below some possible 10 FAQs:
1. Where was the food catered from?
The food was provided by the Guild House in-house restaurant The Scholar. As it is within the Club, dining is for members only. Check with your NUS graduate friends. I am sure you will be able to find some. Me not graduate so not member so can't get you in but willing to go along to eat! The Muslim & Vegetarian food were outsourced by them.
2. How much was the cost of the meal?
$40+ per head. Small heads and big heads all the same! The Hall rental is waived once you have 17 tables or more. Again can only be booked by a member of the Club. Again don't look at me.
3. Was the comedienne paid?
NO! She paid for her own seat and meal!
4. Where was the birthday cake from? What was it?
Kooka Cafe at 18 Purvis Street - Australian Chef. It was an orange-chocolate created specially for the occasion.
5. Why did the event end so late?
Poor time management. Started late - wanted to simulate "wedding dinner".
6. How can we get the DVD?
So lecheh! That night can order never do? Now you want! Let me know lah!!!
7. How can we get the Goducate Book?
No more. Sorry! Go borrow but don't steal. But if die die must have, you can call them to beg for one.
8. Can we still donate to Goducate?
9. When is the next ER?
TBA. Not so soon so no need to try and arrange to be "out of town"!!!
10. What is Liz's next project?
To help build a secondary school in an orphanage (Children's Garden Home) in Nairobi, Africa. Partnering with Alvin from NJC.
