Like A Rose
Dan Lai
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may_fifteen@mailcity.com
Engaged to the sweetest angel in the world
Loves to sing, watch movies and DVDs, swim, play balls, read self-improvement books and travel with my dear
Fight Climate Change, Conserve Energy, Save Money
While I felt that the campaign to promote fighting climate change had been dying down among the public as there were fewer media coverage, my family received a mail titled "Fight Climate Change, Conserve Energy, Save Money". I thought this is a fantastic way to educate the people in Singapore. I mean some seldom watch TV while some do not read the newspaper. This mail will reach out to every person in the country assuming that it is a countrywide initiative by NEA. The power of the government is that when they have the will, much more things can be achieved with much less effort.
Inside the package, they are brochures, stickers, magnets and a booklet that explains the whole concept of climate change in a layman perspective. It reminds me of the materials that CCO helped South West CDC during their campaign "Cool South West". What I feel really can connect with the individual household is the tagline "Save Money". While all the preaching may fail, I am quite sure the idea of saving money will be well received by the members of the public. NEA even designed the envelope with the phrase "Take the 10% energy challenge" at the bottom to state the possibility of cutting 10% of your monthly bills. The stickers and magnets can be displayed at "strategic" locations in the house to constantly remind the household members on avoiding using the air-conditioner (if necessary, fix the temperature at 25 degree celsius), switch off all appliances especially the television set and computer when not in use, switch to energy saving lightbulbs and purchase appliances with the green labels.
Now with this package of information which I think should be quite effective, I wonder what can be up next. I hope the government and other NGOs can think of even more creative methods to continue spreading this message. To me, seems like in Singapore, the issue of climate change has little hidden political agenda as opposed to other nations. If that is true, we are indeed fortunate. Cheers!
8 Year Anniversary - Singapore Flyer
As dear had to attend her company's offsite in Bintan on 15th May, we pushed back the celebration of our 8 year anniversary to 17th May. I booked the Singapore Flyer for 9.00pm. The carpark for the flyer was full despite the late hour and so we got to park the car at Millenia Walk.
Overall, I actually quite like the experience in the flyer. I think there is slight chance that we may take it again. Of course, the next time round, we will like to try the food at the restaurants there, the Boeing flight simulator and the fish spa.
Cyclone Hits Myanmar
I believe many of you have heard the news about how Cyclone Nargis had hit Myanmar's coastal areas including Yangon, its largest city and former capital. As of today, about 100,000 have died and many more are homeless or at the verge of death due to unavailability of food, clean water and medical care. I am especially concerned with the condition of Myanmar as I am in charge of entering into the plastic industry there.
In Singapore, I believe many organisations have step forward to raise funds for the pitiful Burmese. So far, my parish church has been calling for generous donations by order from the grace, Archbishop Nicholas Chia. I believe that all of the Catholic churches are doing the same since they are under direct jurisdiction from the Archbishop.
My company has also initiated a donation drive to raise some funds for the Singapore Red Cross, whom will bring aid to the people in Myanmar. Once again, it is during a time of extreme difficulties, when people disregard nationality, race and gender to offer some kindness.
I sincerely pray for the victims of this cyclone strike. May God help them.
World Communications Day
During homily yesterday, Father Brian De Souza spoke of the Pope’s message in calling for ethical practices in the media industry. This is in conjunction with World Communications Day. Father Brian shared the true story of a normal person which I think is inspiring enough to share. A gentleman who owns an advertising firm incorporates into his corporate policy that his company will not accept business from any credit card company. He perceives these credit card companies as seductive loansharks whom entice the consumers with all the perks and attractive lifestyles that owners of their credit cards can have. Meanwhile, they put in the fine print the actual conditions of using these credit cards which most people miss out and thus fall into the trap of credit card debt. This happens to many young people nowadays. Though I feel that some faults should lie on the consumers who do not exercise control when using those cards, I applaud the advertising business owner who takes an impressive position as a Catholic businessman and puts his belief into practice. What is more amazing is that this gentleman is no saint. He is just as normal as anyone of us. Thus, the power of faith and the Holy Spirit can really guide a man to God’s glory instead of the devil’s arms.
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