Happy New Year Everyone! =D. Hope 2010 will be a great year for everyone! =D.

10 EVENTS of 2009

2009 December 31

by jieshun

Howdy. There’s just 11hrs and a bit more left of 2009… Sad to miss it, but its true. As we move forward to 2010, here are the 10 things that happened in SG which I can think of. (and also in my opinion.=D)

#10. UNIQLO – Yay. Uniqlo finally hits the shores of Singapore. Result? People queuing up for hours just to get into the shop. But it was still, worth it. =D.

Its a long queue at UNIQLO 313@SOMERSET

#9. NDP2009 – Different from previous years, it was really an entertaining musical, and a really fantastic one. The songs and dances were cool, and everything blended well, not to mention the boom-bastic fireworks. Really, it was a big birthday bash for the nation indeed.

The boom-bastic fireworks of the NDP.

#8. MRT Extention – 2009 marks the opening of the Boon Lay extension and part of the circle line. Yay! Greater convenience and shorter travelling times. Not to forget about the new air-conditioned Boon Lay Bus interchanged which opened on 27 DEC 2009. =D

Boon Lay extension

#7. Facebook + Twitter – Everywhere you see, there is a facebook link, a “Find us on Facebook”, a “Follow us on Twitter” link. Its on brochures, advertisements, websites, on the news, and on many other media. Welcome to the new age of the Facebook :: Twitter craze!

#6. MALLS – Numerous malls opened in 2009, in town and out of town. To name a few: ION Orchard, Orchard Central, 313@Somerset, Mandarin Gallery, Tampines 1, City Square Mall, Jurong Point Extension [Had its grand opening in March 2009]. Bringing in new brands, and more place to walk around. Singapore, an air-conditioned nation, a shopping haven, a dining paradise.

ION Orchard

Orchard Central

313@Somerset

#5. Ris Low incident – The beauty queen hit the headlines with her “BOOMZ”. Even though she removed her crown, her popularity still soars high. Phua Chu Kang and the Singapore Idol had some advertisments related to her on Channel 5. She was inside the list of “Who mattered most in Asia 2009″ by CNN. msn Lifestyle recently even had an article of her own “Ris-tionary”, months after the incident.

#4. Christmas – Christmas in Singapore. The jolly atmosphere of Orchard Road lights up the festive mood. Its something I look forward too at the end of each year. Merry Christmas! =D

Christmas at Orchard

Tanglin Mall Christmas 2009

#3. Mas Selamat Captured! – This was what hit the headlines on a certain day of 2009. It was something talked about, and something that concerns everyone of us. It also enforced the saying that security is vital for the country.

Picture taken from: http://www.straitstimes.com/STI/STIMEDIA/image/20090508/MasSelamatHeadline-ST.jpg

#2. Recession – The recession of 2008/09 is something to be remembered. Mistakes have been made, and should not be repeated in future. It has been a lesson, as well as an unforgettable experience. We saw $big bucks$ flew away, companies fell, but the future remains bright. Recession is now over!

#1. H1N1 – H1N1, the deadly flu virus which spread through town, and took the lives of around 20 Singaporeans. Luckily its now over.

That wraps up my thought of 2009 in Singapore. Lets keep the memories of 2009 in mind and look forward to a new year of 2010! =D. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Lets end off the year with a video entitled “Never a year like ‘09″. *****Happy New Year Everyone!***** =D

Merry Christmas ‘n’ a happie new year! =D

2009 December 24

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by jieshun

2009 breezed its way thru, without anyone knowing that it has speed so quickly past us. Lets hope the new year will give many breakthroughs and happiness! Wishing everyone a merry christmas and a happy new year! =D