AFTER June 6

"We're 55!"

I can't believe that it's over, just like the thunder strikes. Whatever that had happened past 24 hours now joins the history of 1stKL.

Indeed, like SaiHong mentioned, it is Great & Awesome. We received so many positive comments from friends, ex-members, parents and visitors that the celebration is good. All our hard work is now paid off.



Overall, we had 80 tables filled, the dinner and performances went well and smooth. Just that the Boys and Girls who ran up and down making sure that things run well, didn't get to eat much.

But I just can't stop feeling as if I'm still in the mist of preparation, may be the momentum is still on. Let's celebrate again! HahA. The next round we'll meet again will be the 60th Anniversary. By then I wish I could be one of the main planning committee, wearing the white uniform.

Feeling a little nostalgia, this event had put so many of us together. BB & GB, young and old. Through the preparations, I got to work with so many boys and girls that I previously don't know them well. I daresay this event had created a stronger bond between all of us.

Just want to express our gratitude to:

1. God
2. VVIP, Wesley Church Pastoral Team & School Admin
3. Sponsors
4. Parents
5. Planning Committee
6. Serving Officers
7. NCOs, YLs & Helpers
8. Current Members
9. Ex-members
10. All visitors

And those who help in one way or another to making this event a successful and memorable one for all of us.

See you again in the next 5 years!

Ever Seeking, Ever Sure.

BEFORE June 6

June 5, 2009, 2300hours.

It’s just hours away!

I think it would be good if I could pen down my feelings now before the once-in-5 years anniversary celebration that is taking place, in 15 hours time!

It is indeed great excitement I would describe. While looking forward for everything to take place, I feel that it was just yesterday that we started deciding the celebration date, putting the committee together, gathering boys & girls for performances, bringing in sponsorships, selling the dinner tickets, doing rehearsals, preparing the props and having the preparation camp for the anniversary celebration. Everything was just so fresh in my mind.

I enjoyed myself throughout the whole process. Even though things weren’t in place most of the time, I find getting involved in the preparation itself gave me a sense of belonging, that we are doing something for our beloved 1st Kuala Lumpur, together.

May be this is the way I want to say Thank You to 1st KL for the many things it had done for me.

God has never leaved us alone, yes, we will never walk alone. It was really frustrating when things were messed up, many tables not sold, committee has arguments, boys & girls are not doing well in the performances, sponsorships and advertisements has no reply, no time for rehearsals and have no one to do the props. But when we turned to God, He brought us through.

Let’s just talk about the dinner itself. We, especially the Officers and the Planning Committee were so worried because there were so many tables not sold when it was just a week away from today. The number of table sold by then was only 30. Two days ago, I was overjoyed when I read the email sent by our Hon. Captain saying that we had exceeded the targeted number of tables for the dinner. As of today, there are over 80 tables all in all.

“Hallelujah!” That’s the only word shouting from my heart.

I do not know what are the surprises that God as installed for us tomorrow, but I’m definitely looking forward to it. No matter what is going to happen ahead, I am already grateful for all that God has done for us. For me, having gone through the whole preparation from Day 1 itself is already the “celebration” that I am looking for. It is nothing better than being able to join the brothers (& sisters) in the Brigades to make this 55th a realized dream.

Tomorrow, it will be the Grand Finale, a coma marking the resolution of our celebration. It is never a full stop for us. Our dreams and passions will not cool down. We are going to marching together, moving forward to the next 5 years, 10 years, and centuries to come!

I can’t wait to shout to the world: “We’re 55!”


by Staff Sergeant Jason Tham Chew Kit

ExcitEd!

Hey hey, welcome Summer Semester 2009!

Alright, the not so bad news - 4As & 1B for the last sem subjects. But overall CGPA still good at 3.86. *Next target: Pakat with Chelsie and defeat Rachel, top achiever who holds the 3.89 CGPA right now.* Hehehe...

But what I am really excited is the 55th Anniversary Celebration that's coming in 3 days time!! Woohoo! By then all the hard work will be paid of. I am also glad to be informed by Honorary Captain, Mr. Cheong saying that the last count of dinner tables we are going to have is more than 61. Praise the Lord! God did not only help us to reach our target of 55 tables, He had even helped us to exceed it! God is so so Good!

During the preparation camp, just happened last 2 days, we finally had everything put together and ran through the performances. I guess even though there were still room for improvement, the Boys and Girls will definitely do it well this Saturday.

Really can't wait for things to happen!

Till then, see all of you at the 1st KL's Anniversary Celebration!
Cheers!