Cerebos Idol Nite 2009 - A Resounding Success!!

** Photo on right: Singing on-stage with my co-host, Priscilla, the opening song for the event, "戀愛ing" by 五月天.

Okay peepz.. Thank you for your prayers.. The event was a resounding success, and I could only thank 1 person, and that is God, who has really helped me through this very challenging job! With all the memorising of the lyrics for 2 songs, scripting for emcees of the whole event, ideas of how to fire up the excitement of the audience when revealing the results, etc, I could not have done it without His help! To God be the glory! =)

I started singing the opening song with hands really cold and shivering (just like what I did experience last year when I was a contestant).. Though its only a small part of the song which we need to sing (just 1 verse and 1 chorus.. but I tell you.. the atmosphere and nervousness and all is really scary!).. but as time goes by, I got more into the "mood of things" and thus, I was not so nervous afterall!!

** Photo on left: Doubling up as a registration helper at the counter before the start of the event! Don't we look professional? =P

The photo you see on the left, because I was one-third of the organising team for Cerebos Idol Nite 2009, I was "called up" to help in the registration process, as there were not enough people to help out at the registration counter, because there would be a sudden influx of people coming to the event, as they had taken the company transport.

But it was good in a way that at least I can roughly gauge how many people actually came for the event, which helps to settle a teeny-bit (say 0.01%) of my nervousness! hahaha.. =P

And by the way, the PowerPoint backdrop you see at the back of this counter, was shown in the WHOLE of Zirca.. every screen in Zirca is screening this PowerPoint presentation, and it was done by none other than me! But I must say this is God's hand on it as well.. because apparently, when I woke up yesterday morning, this idea just popped into my head (which I think it must be God's work, because I don't usually get ideas the minute I wake up).. and then when I reach office, I immediately worked on the PowerPoint, and God actually gave me ideas of how to design this PowerPoint.
As if its nothing great you may think, God actually provided me the perfect solution to screen this PowerPoint, because I ran into some difficulties initially.. God actually provided a loaned laptop for me (from my IT department colleague), without me asking my IT colleague directly! So ya.. I was indeed amazed by His much-needed assistance & provision! Amen!

** Photo on right: Singing on-stage with my co-host again, Priscilla, with the kick-off "open mike session" song, "梁山伯与茱丽叶".

And the show went on, with me changing outfits (if you've notice!) when one of the finalists was singing! It was indeed a race against time, as I only got a maximum of approximately 3 minutes to change (which was actually my whole outfit!).. but really thank God, it was on time!

The photo you see on the right was taken by one of my colleagues [whom I've tasked him to "zou kang" (which is to take photos of me during the event itself).. haha.. good friend of mine!].. Not bad huh?? haha..

Anyway, there is even a video taken of this whole "Open Mike" segment, which of course features me.. and guess what! It's loaded on YouTube.. cfm not I load up one, but I know who did.. but I'm not telling you.. and according to the owner of this loaded up video, and I have checked the statistics, it has the highest viewership rates, and as of this blogpost is written, it has already 249 views (*gulpz*), whilst the rest of them only has about 20-30 views..
Something did happen during this singing segment of mine, so if you are curious, you go find yourself on YouTube.. I for one, won't give you the link..
If you visit my Facebook page, I have already uploaded the video from the link.. but only if you are friends with me, then you are able to see.. if not, too bad.. just let this picture satisfy your curiosity bah.. =)

** Photo on left: The Cerebos Idol 2009 Champion, Silas Chey (from Regional Marketing), giving the audience an encore performance!

Right from the start (even before the competition starts - ie, when I saw the contesting submission of his performing item) , I already knew this guy, Silas, a newbie from Regional Marketing, has the potential to get the title of Cerebos Idol Nite 2009, because he would be playing and singing his song with a guitar.. He was like the "wedding singer" of sorts.. He sang "It's Not Easy To Be Me" (a rock song) unplugged!.. So you see.. with this kind of song unplugged and his dashing good looks, it sure did seranate into the hearts of a lot of females who were at the event! And I was spot-on.. he was crowned and won the title of "Cerebos Idol 2009".

And there is a section of the programme, whereby its called, "Guess The Idol" contest, and man.. the 3 winners were ALL ladies, and they range from girls to aunties.. and I'm not kidding.. If you have my Facebook account, you just go and see the photos and you know what I mean! A totally "female-killer" (from girls to aunties)!!! =P

** Photo on right: How could I forget to take a photo with the Champion, Silas?

The event ended and I was indeed very relieved that its over.. Its like a big and heavy stone that has been lifted, and my spirits were naturally high!

Some of us literally just go round and mingle with some who stayed on, and just congratulating ourselves that the event was over and all.. And of course, there were a lot of camwhore moments!

Everyone after the event wanted to take a picture with Silas (who is the Champion), and he indeed was really busy and all!
Not too sure whether he has a cramp on his mouth loh, because I think he was smiling a lot! Hahaha..

Frankly speaking, I actually still feel a tinge of disappointment that I was not allowed to compete in this year's Idol event (becos I was the emcee for the event!), because singing has always been one of my passions.. But oh well.. 2009 no chance, never mind, because it is over!
And if I still have the chance to participate in Cerebos Idol 2010, I will!.. but this time, it would be a CONTESTANT and not emcee anymore.. =)..

But its really a good change this year.. At least I still get to sing and all, and accidentally make instant headlines in Cerebos (because of my Open Mike act), and I really do mean headlines! It has been the talking point for the people, from the end of the event yesterday, even till today (from Main Office to my lab at Science Park 2).. There are some subsidary companies under Cerebos as well, so dun koe whether they know it or not.. so ya.. this headline is really big!

But oh well.. It's all in the name of fun, and all for the show! Just hope this headline will just die down after a while (because the official event PowerPoint presentation of this event was not released yet [not written by me], and I reckon, this whole thing will start again when the event's PowerPoint presentation is officially released throughout the whole company, and load in Intranet to let all our counterparts in other countries to view - if they wish to!).. Oh well.. Really hope this thing will die down within say a week's time? Not too sure whether its possible, but I hope it will! =)

** Photo on left: A group picture of some of us who stayed on after the event, just to mingle around a little!

Anyway, I had altogether 4 glasses of vodka lime and 4 glasses of Tiger Beer that single night.. I was sober (which is to say I can answer you properly and tell directions and all), but just that my head felt really light.. and I shared cab home with a good buddy (a.k.a. brother) of mine, Kian Hong.. and I was glad we took a cab home, because my head was really spinning! And mind you, that was only about 2200 hrs.. didn't want to stay out too late or drink anymore, because I would have to work the next day (which is today)..

After reaching home, I rested for a while and drank 750ml of water (just to dilute the alcohol in my blood), before bathing and sleeping for the nite..
And when I was on my bed, my head was spinning more than ever, and in a matter of 5 minutes, I was asleep!!

Woke up this morning with a stiff-neck.. and occasional dizzy spells only sprout when its about 9+am in office.. Not too sure whether its a hangover or not enough sleep, and this continued like for the whole day.. haix..

Oh well.. I have asked for it, so I cannot complain.. haha..
But ultimately, I still had a very great time hosting Cerebos Idol 2009! And I guess, 1 year from now, if given the chance, I will be taking part in Cerebos Idol 2010! So do stay tune to see what tricks I'm up to next year as a contestant ya =)

Ok.. I spend too long blogging liaox..

Stiff neck not so stiff anymore, but occasional dizzy spells still present,
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