It's December again and speaking of December the first thing that
comes to everybody's mind will be Christmas! Yep. It's the season of
giving again. Not just giving gifts and chocolates, but also love and
concern, about bonding with people around you. Remember to support some of the Perk's products at their official Facebook Page Perk Beverages today!
To
me 2014 has been a fruitful year. I met many new friends and comrades
who has been very supportive towards me. I appreciate time spent with
fellow real estate agents from every company as there is always
something to learn and share between everyone, sometimes me to them,
sometimes them to me. For one I am not a fan of doing bad things to your
competitors and this is also one of the rules in Property Awareness as well - Be friend and kind to your competitors!
To me we should not be fighting against one another but
rather bond together as one to forge a more productive relationship and
close more deals. And it also applies to my singing industry as well.
Which is why till today although I had times when my trust was misplaced
in people, I move on and make peace with myself.
In
Project Awareness bonding is also important. Not just with my
volunteers and families but also encourage the families to bond within
themselves. Many a time I visit households with family problems and it
is really sad to see people suffer especially young kids. We must really put our hands together and help as many people as possible.
Lets all try for the month of December to either do one kind deed or say a word of kindness starting from today 13/12/14. This is a challenge to all my readers, fans and friends.
Instagram
and Facebook users you may post a quote or post anything on kindness or
a photo of you or your friend doing a kind deed and hashtag
"#KindnessChallengeElson". I will pick three lucky winner each Friday of the week to win
something special. It may not be much but I hope everyone can take this
chance to do good. Even by hugging your parents, taking a selfie with
them, teaching them how to use a computer etc can also qualify.
So lets roll out our hearts and do good this December! 大家一起跟我說：行善之舉，由我做起！
Time
really flies. 2014 is coming to an end soon. Thinking back, it's been a
long time since I was exposed to the music industry. I've met alot of
kind people and mentor along the way, made some really good friends
along the way, experience the pain of being betrayed by people around me
along the way and also been the target of unprovoked hating by people
whom I didn't even know or worse still people whom I thought were my
friends.
2014 had been kind
to me. I made my debut in Taiwan and Korea, became the Voice of
Kindness ambassador to Singapore Kindness Movement (SKM), endorsed a few
new products and also released my new single 彩虹也会哭 (Rainbows Do Cry). I
am also happy to see Project Awareness progressing well now even though
we met some unforeseen obstacles sometime back. I think thats what the
mean by sunshine after the rain.
Debuting
in Taiwan has always been my dream as a kid and when I finally got to
do it, I was thrilled and anxious at the same time. I met several stars
along the way like Jam Hsiao 《萧敬腾》 and Lan Xin Mei 《蓝心湄大姐》 etc and also made
friends with 小冷老师，the composer of Rainie Yang's 暧昧. I also finally met
my Taiwan fans and friends who have been supporting me even before I
made my debut in Taiwan. It was a magical experience which I can never
forget!
Going to Korea was a
bonus. I got invited to perform at a music festival at Hong Dae by one
of my sponsor and that's how I got there. It's surprising to know that I
have supporters in Korea too, despite me not being active there. Thank
you all too. Love you guys.
Come
to think of it, I have released about 20 songs in 3 different languages
so far. Well people often ask me what is my favourite song but again,
coming from a composer point of view, every song is my favourite song if
not why would I even bother releasing right? Haha. However on a serious
note, if I were to really need to choose, I guess these will be my top 3
favourites.
For the
Chinese song category, I will choose 《彩虹也会哭》 (Rainbows Do Cry). It's
because it's my first ever new song to be performed overseas, namely
Taiwan, and also my first song new song to be aired by Taiwan radio. I
would have chosen 《Saranghamnida》 too if I can because it's the first
song that made me known by my Taiwan supporters. 《彩虹也会哭》is also special
because it's the first time I worked with my producer cum idol Jim
Lim （林倛玉老师）and I had wonderful memories of our work time. I also learnt a
lot in the process.
For
the English song category I will choose 《You'll Never Be Mine》. This song
is the first ever English song I wrote based on a story about not
having the person you want. It's also my first ever song which I
self-penned the lyrics. It's also the first song which I directed the
music video myself.
As for
my two Malay songs, I will choose 《Cinta Padamu》 to be my favourite.
Firstly, from a composer point of view, it's one of the songs which I
felt the melody was written differently from my usual compositions. The
song also won praises from my another idol producer Peng Xue Bin 《彭学斌老师》,
which I felt truly honoured to receive. It's also my first ever Malay
song that was released which made me known in the Malay market locally
and overseas.
I have always
dreamt of making my country proud, like how Stefanie Sun, JJ Lin and
Tanya Chua did. But I wanted something more. I wanted to make Singapore
to be known as a musically recognised country too. Which was why my
album and songs were all composed by local lyricists, produced by local
producers, arranged by local song arrangers, recorded in local studios
and album photos by local photographers. Then I bring my song out to
overseas and let everyone know that we can also produce international
quality songs.
It is
surprising though along the way I received some negative feedback not
from people overseas, but from some of our own people back in Singapore. I don't
blame them though as everything to me is part of a learning process.
Till
today I have never given up on this dream. Everywhere I go, I still
carry my country's flag proudly telling everyone how Singapore can also
do good quality music and productions.
Come
year 2015, I have plans to compose and produce a local song on
Kindness. I hope to be able to bring all my aspirations and plans
together in one song. I also hope more local people can encourage local
artists. Will keep everyone updated. Meanwhile to all my readers, do
take care and god bless all of you. Love.
I
am proud to announce another successful distribution by Project
Awareness yesterday! It was a rainy morning but I'm glad all my volunteers
took time off and effort to brave the rain and participate in yesterday's
event.
Just a week back, we had joined forces with Singapore Kindness Movement and Gardenia to
complete the Nation Of Kindness event, distributing 500 loaves of bread
to the residents of Block 8, French Road and Block 7, King's George Avenue and yesterday, we
are giving out ready to eat rations.
Some
of you may not have known why are we giving out food twice in such a
short time span to the same area, maybe I'll explain here. The rations
that we give to families adopted by Project Awareness (PA) are usually
separated into Dry and Fresh rations. Dry Rations being canned food,
instant noodles, rice etc and Fresh Rations being Bread, Chicken, Fish,
Vegetables etc.
Since we have given only bread the last round, I decided
that we should complete the set for them yesterday. Also as some of you may
know we do not always have enough to give to the entire area and so
sometimes we need to do 2-3 rounds of distribution in order to cover all
the blocks.
I am glad to see many new and familiar faces. Apart from my volunteers
from Project Awareness and property agents from Property Awareness yesterday, we are also graced by the presence of local actress Kanny Theng 邓晴冰,
famous food blogger Brad (Lady Iron Chef) and other several famous
online personalities, Sheila (Holly Hoque), Melody, Ang Geck Geck and
their friends. It is heartening to see everyone coming together as one,
working together for a common cause, regardless of their status and
fame. They are all so humble and nice in person!
I
want to also take this opportunity to thank all my volunteers who came
down yesterday. For without your time and effort, this event would not have
gone so smoothly and efficiently. Thank you all so much for lending your
helping hand to the families.
Like
I have said, volunteering is a meaningful activity as you are giving up
a part of your life that you will not get back to make someone else's
life better. Thank you all for walking the talk and also helping me to
spread the spirit of volunteerism!
I
would also like to thank my sponsors for yesterday's activity. Thank you
all for contributing to the cause and feeding the people in need and
making their lives better.
Thank you:
Lock Tze Chiang
Irene Lek
Audrey Tay
Chong Muimoi
Stephanie Toh and Friends
For contributing 100 fresh ready to eat chickens today.
Thank you:
Sheila (Holly Hoque) and her friend Liz, for contributing 100 packets of biscuits.
Thank you:
Chef
Pang, CEO of Sugar Daddy Group Pte Ltd (Owner of Antoinette and
PiqueNique restaurants), for contributing 100 loaves of French Raisin
Bread and 100 Packets of Instant Noodles.
Finally,
I sincerely apologize for the crop up by Kee Song Online regarding some of the
orders today. We will arrange another distribution for the undelivered
chickens or otherwise Kee Song Online will refund our donors who had
purchased from them via Project Awareness.
Nevertheless,
it is wonderful to see so many of you here yesterday. Thank you all and god
bless your kind heart! Hope to see you guys soon again and remember, a
little thought can mean so much! Spread the spirit of volunteerism
today! #NationofKindness #ProjectAwareness #PropertyAwareness
