YOG 2010
First YOG in Singapore...everyone has been talking about it lately. A major event this year, 1st time ever that creates an history. It has been an honor for Ashley to be part of it. Well, as parents, we are proud of her being selected to participate in the opening ceremony from the YOG audition at School of Dance. In grade 1, there are only 5 being selected, and gladly Ashley is one of them. Wit
h her, there's Britney, Kale, Shanice and ... (a Malay girl, cant recall her name ...). Unfortunately Shanice got chicken pox and had to withdraw from all rehearsals, and the Malay girl's mum got some other commitments that cant have her daughter participating. In the end, Preecha and Esther stand in for the 2. It's not easy for the girls. There are many sessions of rehearsals and for long hours on Sat. Nearer to event date, more rehearsals were scheduled, even on weekdays where Ashley need to se
ek early dismissal from school. Being her 'driver', I am also tried over the period-remembering the rehearsal dates, preparing snacks, seeking early dismissal from teachers...etc. Simply cant wait for the event to be over, and back to our usual routine. Recalling back, sometimes I regretted allowing her to take part in YOG. But as what Jeremy says, it's once a life time... and since she got selected, we have to support her. It's not surprising that Ashley had no complaints over the numerous rehe
arsals (with super long hours) since she had been enjoying. If it was us parents wanting her to be in YOG and not in her own 
preference, I think she would have thrown tantrums ththousand times. Haha... Finally the day draws nearer. We are given 2 tickets to watch the Final combined rehearsal on 11Aug (wed). The last rehearsal before the actual opening 
ceremony on 14 Aug. I am in delighted mood when walking to Marina Platform from Cityhall station. Jeremy came with me. Well, after my 'nagging', he had no choice but to come along with me to watch his girl performing. A pity Cieran is unable to join us... which I am glad. Such performance just doesn't suit hi
m. He'll get bored from the waiting, and bringing him out to toileting will be cumbersome as well. Though I left sorry for him, but at ease when I learnt that he is having fun time with Clarissa at mum's place. The event started with lots of cheers and dancing moves led by the 4 MCs. Atmosp
here is there... I suppose the audience are all ready for a fun time. Lyo and Merli being the mascot for YOG are in appearance as well. The opening came out as a bang, drums playing, and street dancing from TSOD. I have been trying to spot for Ashley but in vain, even though she tipped me off that she will be near to the blue sector (gate MC1). Out came the lion dance, with the water fountain behind that blend
with the music and lights, and the lezar from the CBD buildings..all adds on to the spectacular opening. The whole marina platform becomes serious only when the National Flag was marched in with athletics and handover to the military to raise it up. For that instance, I believed all Singaporean feel proud of it. The night scene is beautiful with light and fire works, and the atmosphere is simply great. I ca
n imagine the actual ceremony will be of a lot of fun, cheer and pride. Singapore is proud to be the 1st host of YOG and eager to show what we are. Through the event, Ashley make a lot of friends (seniors of TSOD) and I believed she ha
d fun and it's an experience/eye opener for her. A relief that now it's over, and we are finally back to usual routine.... ;-) Actually little Ceiran also feels proud of his sister (though he may be young) He looks up upon his sister, and misses her when she's away for rehearsals. On actual day, Cieran watches the performance by the Tv... believed he knew that his sister is performing and telecasting on tv.... haha... :-p See below pose of his.... he's trying to imitate Ashley.... haha...
First YOG in Singapore...everyone has been talking about it lately. A major event this year, 1st time ever that creates an history. It has been an honor for Ashley to be part of it. Well, as parents, we are proud of her being selected to participate in the opening ceremony from the YOG audition at School of Dance. In grade 1, there are only 5 being selected, and gladly Ashley is one of them. Wit
h her, there's Britney, Kale, Shanice and ... (a Malay girl, cant recall her name ...). Unfortunately Shanice got chicken pox and had to withdraw from all rehearsals, and the Malay girl's mum got some other commitments that cant have her daughter participating. In the end, Preecha and Esther stand in for the 2. It's not easy for the girls. There are many sessions of rehearsals and for long hours on Sat. Nearer to event date, more rehearsals were scheduled, even on weekdays where Ashley need to se
ek early dismissal from school. Being her 'driver', I am also tried over the period-remembering the rehearsal dates, preparing snacks, seeking early dismissal from teachers...etc. Simply cant wait for the event to be over, and back to our usual routine. Recalling back, sometimes I regretted allowing her to take part in YOG. But as what Jeremy says, it's once a life time... and since she got selected, we have to support her. It's not surprising that Ashley had no complaints over the numerous rehe
arsals (with super long hours) since she had been enjoying. If it was us parents wanting her to be in YOG and not in her own 
preference, I think she would have thrown tantrums ththousand times. Haha... Finally the day draws nearer. We are given 2 tickets to watch the Final combined rehearsal on 11Aug (wed). The last rehearsal before the actual opening 
ceremony on 14 Aug. I am in delighted mood when walking to Marina Platform from Cityhall station. Jeremy came with me. Well, after my 'nagging', he had no choice but to come along with me to watch his girl performing. A pity Cieran is unable to join us... which I am glad. Such performance just doesn't suit hi
m. He'll get bored from the waiting, and bringing him out to toileting will be cumbersome as well. Though I left sorry for him, but at ease when I learnt that he is having fun time with Clarissa at mum's place. The event started with lots of cheers and dancing moves led by the 4 MCs. Atmosp
here is there... I suppose the audience are all ready for a fun time. Lyo and Merli being the mascot for YOG are in appearance as well. The opening came out as a bang, drums playing, and street dancing from TSOD. I have been trying to spot for Ashley but in vain, even though she tipped me off that she will be near to the blue sector (gate MC1). Out came the lion dance, with the water fountain behind that blend
with the music and lights, and the lezar from the CBD buildings..all adds on to the spectacular opening. The whole marina platform becomes serious only when the National Flag was marched in with athletics and handover to the military to raise it up. For that instance, I believed all Singaporean feel proud of it. The night scene is beautiful with light and fire works, and the atmosphere is simply great. I ca
n imagine the actual ceremony will be of a lot of fun, cheer and pride. Singapore is proud to be the 1st host of YOG and eager to show what we are. Through the event, Ashley make a lot of friends (seniors of TSOD) and I believed she ha
d fun and it's an experience/eye opener for her. A relief that now it's over, and we are finally back to usual routine.... ;-) Actually little Ceiran also feels proud of his sister (though he may be young) He looks up upon his sister, and misses her when she's away for rehearsals. On actual day, Cieran watches the performance by the Tv... believed he knew that his sister is performing and telecasting on tv.... haha... :-p See below pose of his.... he's trying to imitate Ashley.... haha... 
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