This year was the third year running I had the privilege to attend the NDP; all three years I have enjoyed myself, but every year the experience is slightly different.
The first year, I was cautious, almost cynical.
Last year, it was all about taking in the small things and relishing them.
This year, my mood was a bit more contemplative, perhaps in part due to the fact that we are facing an economic downturn (some say looming economic crisis?).
The first year, I was cautious, almost cynical.
Last year, it was all about taking in the small things and relishing them.
This year, my mood was a bit more contemplative, perhaps in part due to the fact that we are facing an economic downturn (some say looming economic crisis?).
As I gasped at the Black Knights doing their precision display, I wondered how many Black Knights it would take to keep Singapore safe, should we ever (choi) one day need to fight.As I sang with gusto the familiar National Day songs I had by now memorised, a little voice inside questioned how much, beside the catchy tunes and simple lyrics, I had imbibed.
As I took the Pledge, heart-on-hand, I faltered a little at the "democratic society" part.
As I watched in awe the fireworks in the sky, my mind turned towards the less fortunate in our midsts.One thing I did without feeling any irony though - singing the National Anthem at attention, eyes fixed on the flag.
PS: All the above photos were not taken by me, but stolen from flickr. Below, however, are my own photos.
Take 1
Take 2.
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