My first NDP

This year's most exciting EGM

Supporters of the new exco wore red shirt printed with 'Pro Woman, Pro Family, Pro Singapore' as opposed to the old guards' white shirt saying 'We are AWARE'.


Queues to register for the EGM started as early as 10 in the morning. The new exco had to stop members from registering so that the EGM can start.


Men were also up in force to have a say over AWARE even though they were relegated to one corner in the hall and do not have the right to vote.


The proposed 3 hours EGM dragged to a dramatic 8 hours. And the heated verbal crossfires got so ugly it was too much for the previous AWARE presidents to bear.


Former Asst. Hononary Treasurer Maureen Ong (left) shouted 'shut up and sit down' to the crowd at the start of the EGM causing even more angry booing. Josie Lau(right) and her committee tried to keep cool amidst the chaos. But after 7 hours, they showed signs of fatigue and resignation.




Passionate speakers took turns to question the new exco of their anti-homosexuality sentiments and other action taken during their one month in office. More often than not, strong language was used.


Others cheered at the criticisms targeted at the new exco and jeered at their responses. Emotions ran high.


The new exco led by Josie Lau was greatly outnumbered by the sheer 2000-odd members that unanimously voted no-confidence. Eventually, they decided to step down from the exco and "wish AWARE all the best".

moment

Woot! Yes right, I've finally gotten my dream camera. And this space will document some of the photos that I take.

One of the reasons I love photography is how it can capture the transcient moment. It captures that moment of happiness, that smile, that tear, the fear, that action. It eternalises that moment.

Recently, some colleagues went to E's place at Marina Boulevard that overlooks the Marina area from the 48th floor. It has a beauuutiful view especially at night. So I brought my baby there hoping to catch some great shots.

I can't believe my luck! Around 730, a rainbow was right smack in the clear blue sky against the background of beautiful lightings.

BUT! I can't get my camera to work properly. As long as it can't focus it doesn't shoot. E got me to go to the open area at the 44th floor where the window doesn't block. But when I reached there, the best shot I caught is one where the rainbow is disappearing.

I almost can't hide my disappointment. But I guess it's good enough I saw and marvelled at the beauty before it goes away.