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Bitched on: Monday, December 31, 2007
Time: 12/31/2007 05:44:00 PM
For last year's 2006/2007 entry I had gathered famous quotes of 2006. In addition to that entry, I revisited some of the highlights of the year in another entry. Not forgetting the all-important new year's resolution list. So with this entry, I hope to kill three birds with one stone. I call this list "The People of 2007".Time: 12/31/2007 05:44:00 PM
Personally for me, on top of the list is, without a doubt, my dear Daddy. His near-death experience had made me realise how my life would easily crumble without him. He, like my Mum, is the air that I breath. I simply cannot live without them. I cried buckets realising that I could have lost him. So never ever take anyone you love for granted, cos' losing them means losing a big piece of your life too. That is absolutely on the top of my 2008 resolution list.
So now, lets start the chart proper. The People of 2007.
Like all kinds of charts, I have a few entries which almost made it into the list but didn't. Those bubbling under the chart include:
George W. Bush Junior. For being an inspiration to all the low IQ people out there that one day they can become the president of a powerful country too.
Anna Nicole Smith. For living a life so full of drama that if Hollywood was to do a film adaptation of her life, it would be categorized under 'fantasy'. (more)
Team Singapore. They have performed exceptionally well in this year's Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Thailand. Bagging 43 gold medals and 127 medals in total, the athletes have definitely outdone themselves, surpassing initial targets. Job well done. (more)
So here are those who made it into the list:
10. Otto Fong (blog). He is the brave homosexual teacher (pictured below, source: his blog) who publicly came out in his blog knowing full well the repercussions and the reactions he would get from the school, the media and the rest of the public. "When you ask me who I am, I will answer: I am a son, a brother, a long-time companion, an uncle, a teacher, a part of your community, a Singaporean. And I am also gay. I will not let the closet bind my feet, because I am made to sprint." (more)
9. NMP Siew Kum Hong (blog). While we are still on the topic of homosexuality in Singapore, Mr Siew is the NMP (pictured below, source: his blog) who fought for the rights of gays in Singapore by spearheading the move to repeal 377A. "Its not just a gay thing, its about equality." He just shows that you do not have to be gay yourself to feel for gay people. (more)
Resolution: To be more tolerant and not to discriminate. People are unique with their own quirkiness and idiosyncrasies, so I should start to befriend those not within my 'comfort zone' of friends.8. The Becks; David and Victoria 'Posh' Beckham. The rightful British royalty, this beautiful pair took the U.S. by storm when His Majesty Becks took up the offer to play for that soccer club in L.A. (What? Galaxy what? Who cares about the club? Like seriously). And not to be outdone, his wife's 'comeback' with the reunion of the Spice Girls still reaffirmed that she can't sing. (But we missed the Spice Girls, didn't we?)
Resolution: Do something new. Learn as many languages as I can and read more about architecture and design. Learn to be more independent when I am in the States this coming May.7. Sharing the next spot are Al Gore and Paula Dobriansky. We all know who Al Gore is (he is Superman!). He has won himself the Noble Prize and in just a matter of few years, has garnered more support across the world than Bush can in a lifetime. Uncensored in one of his speeches in the Climate Change Conference in Bali, Gore, frustrated with his own country's representatives, had this to say, "I am going to speak an inconvenient truth, my own country the United States is principally responsible for obstructing progress here in Bali."
If Gore was the hero during the United Nations Climate Change Conference, Paula Dobriansky, would be the villain equivalent. She is the secretary of state for democracy and global affairs and was leading the U.S. delegation in the talks which she single handedly stalled. And she became the number one hated person in the room full of grumpy and sleepy politicians and environmentalists. (more)
Resolution: Be more 'green' and promote the 'green' culture to my family and friends. Recycle at home and save electricity and water whenever I can. Be kinder to Mother Nature.6. Cho Seung-Hui. He was the shooter in Virginia Tech's massacre. He was responsible not only for the deadliest school shooting in the U.S. history but also for bringing the spotlight on the state of bullying in the U.S. and its deadly repercussions. "This is it. This is where it all ends. End of the road. What a life it was. Some life." (more)
Resolution: Be nicer to people around me. And help others. Reach out to friends I have not kept in touch with and catch up with them one of these days. Not forgetting to forgive friends who have hurt or disappointed me as well as to seek forgiveness from those I have done likewise.5. Benazir Bhutto. She was twice elected as Prime Minister of Pakistan but later she went into self-imposed exile in 1998. She returned to her country in October this year only to be assassinated two months later on 27th December. She had shown fearlessness returning to serve her country despite having a huge target on her head. "They might try to assassinate me. I have prepared my family and my loved ones for any possibility."
Resolution: Let nothing intimidate me anymore. Do things I would normally be scared to do. Fear shall never be an excuse anymore.4. Hady Mirza, for doing Singapore proud. Actually more like for shocking the whole of Asia. Kudos on being the first Asian Idol (pictured below, source Straits Times). "I'd like to thank everyone and my fans for voting for me. Without them, I wouldn't be where I am now." (more)
Resolution: Reach for the stars. Work harder to achieve my dreams and goals (I wanna get my A for design this coming semester)! 3. Britney Spears, for her lacklustre MTV performance and since then, her 'comeback'. This girl is seriously spiralling to the bottom. From panty-less crotch shots, her run-ins with the paparazzi to her less than desirable body during the MTV performance to her losing custody of kids to her worthless ex-husband, this girl has done it all under the age of thirty. She makes Paris Hilton's time in jail look like a trip to the spa. Even her sister wants a bit of the infamy, getting pregnant at 16. If there is an award for the best Mum of the Year, their mum (and themselves) certainly wins it hands-down. "Oh my God, I looked like a fat pig! I looked like a fat pig!!!" (more)
Resolution: Seize the day, loosen up and let my hair down more (like there is not much to let down in the beginning). And yes, get into shape! Loose the bulge. Gym more till I get the physique I want.2. The runner-up position is shared by the monks in Burma. Paralleling the followers of Gandhi in the mid-20th century, these saffron-coloured robed monks began leading in peaceful anti-government protests since mid-September of this year. However, with the hard-fisted crackdown by the junta from 26th September onwards, many were killed, detained and severely punished. Undeterred, these monks are still protesting against the government just as peacefully as they had, in spite of the eyes of the world being distracted elsewhere. (more)
Resolution: Be less angsty and moody. Revert back to my old 'zen' self.1. On top of the list of the People of 2007, the five dragonboaters: Stephen Loh Soon Ann, Jeremy Goh Tze Xiang, Poh Boon San, Reuben Kee and Chee Wei Cheng. The deaths of these five promising young men gripped the nation in tragedy on the 25th of November when their bodies were found a day after their dragonboat capsized in Cambodia. What made the nation so unified in mourning? Was it because they were wearing the national colours when they passed on? Was it because they were young men in their prime? Was it because they were someone's sons, brothers and friends? Whatever it is, they might have led ordinary lives but they left extraordinary legacies. Friends reminiscent the times spent and strangers wished to have known them. A teacher, reigning Mr Singapore 2007, a joker, a true friend, a filial son and a dedicated dragonboater; these were merely what they were before the tragedy, but now, they are truly a national inspiration. That is why they deserve to be on top of the list. (more)
Resolution: Live life to the fullest cos' life is unpredictable.And before I sign off my last entry for 2007, I hope I would be lucky to see you guys again in my third year blogging (lest I lose interest or wadeva).
I know who's top in my list for next year's "People of 2008".
My yet-to-be-born niece.
My sister's due date was yesterday.
I'm hoping for a new year baby today.
Hehe... she would already be famous.
Have a blessed New Year everyone.
Peace.Labels: new year resolutions
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