9th August 2007

Happy 42nd Birthday Singapore!

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Hey Folks,

Today Singapore celebrates it’s 42nd year of independence. I would like to take this opportunity to say “Happy 42nd Birthday Singapore”!

42nd National Day Parade

I would also like to share with you a favorite song that describes our love for a place we call home. The English version of the song is written by local artiste Dick Lee and the title is “Home”.

English Version:
Chinese Version:

And a little joke I got today in our sms:

“I, a citizen of SIN, pledge myself to strike on Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat and Sun, regardless of TOTO, 4D or Big Sweep. To buy, hope and earn extra money, based on Quick Pick, System 7-12 and Big Sweep tickets with 4D bonus, so as to achieve Cash, Car, Condo & Country Club for myself!”

This little joke is a humorous rewrite of our national pledge every citizen memorize since our childhood but it reflects every persons wish when they queue up at the local lottery joint and buy a hope :P

The actual pledge goes like this:

Our Pledge

“We, the citizens of Singapore,
pledge ourselves as one united people,
regardless of race, language or religion,
to build a democratic society
based on justice and equality
so as to achieve happiness, prosperity and
progress for our nation.”

Jokes aside, I have great love for my country and great respect for the man who wrote our pledge. In very little words, he described the ideals of a country we have come to be despite whatever the armchair critics around may have to say. We are at our hearts, A Singaporean!

The origins of the pledge can be found here. And if you are interested to watch the webcast of our celebration, it can be found here.

Love,
James

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  1. 1 On August 9th, 2007, Abel said:

    Wah lau eh, what a nice touching song. Best wishes across the Causeway.

  2. 2 On August 9th, 2007, JamesKaren said:

    Hey Abel,

    Thank You! Wow, join in our celebration tonight. We will celebrate your end of the month!

    Cheers
    James

  3. 3 On August 9th, 2007, James B. Allen said:

    Only been in Singapore a couple months now, but already enjoying life here. Glad to be here today for my first “national day”.

    Still learning my “Coxford Singlish” though :).

    All the best.

  4. 4 On August 9th, 2007, OOM said:

    Happy Birthday, Singapore!

  5. 5 On August 9th, 2007, JamesKaren said:

    James B. Allen: Hey! Did you enjoy the parade? I did and don’t worry about Singlish, just add a lah here or there and you would sound like you stayed here all your life! :P

    OOM: Thank you :)

  6. 6 On August 9th, 2007, wojtar said:

    …regarding the song … I like chinese version …more original for me…

  7. 7 On August 10th, 2007, JamesKaren said:

    Thank you wojtar! The Chinese version is my favorite too:)

  8. 8 On August 19th, 2007, Anshuman said:

    Happy Birthday Singapore…Been there…Saw that….It was just Amazing!

  9. 9 On August 21st, 2007, Raymond said:

    Great post.

    Now I know that there’s a joke for the pledge too. :)

    Wow, the fireworks is fantastic!

  10. 10 On August 21st, 2007, JamesKaren said:

    Hey Anshuman and Raymond,

    Thanks for the well wishes! It was a fantastic performance and I love it :)

    Cheers
    James

    PS: Shhh! Don’t spread that joke too much if not later they take it too seriously! :P

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