'Black Out' on 28 March. It's Earth Hour!

Hey people, do your part for our Mother Earth and turn off your lights on this Saturday night to support the annual International Earth Hour.

Here's a little history first, this move was initiated in 2007 by World Wildlife Fund (WWF). It first began in Sydney, Australia where 2.2 million homes and businesses switched off their lights for an hour. In 2008, 50 million people took part in it! And two years after its efforts, Earth Hour has been transformed into the world's 1st global election, between Earth and Global Warming. And Singapore is proud to be one of those countries to join in this year.

You may ask, 'What is the purpose of switching off the lights on this day'? Well, switching off lights actually translates your vote for Earth, while leaving the lights on is a vote to global warming. Hence, "WWF are urging the world to VOTE EARTH and reach the target of 1 billion votes, which will be presented to world leaders at the Global Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen 2009. This meeting will determine official government policies to take action against global warming, which will replace the Kyoto Protocol. It is the chance for the people of the world to make their voice heard."

This may seem obvious that most would want to vote for Earth but many would still hover between leaving it on or off, saying that "I am just an individual, it doesn't make a difference if I switch on or switch off. As long as others do so, it would be enough." But as quoted from John F. Kennedy,

"One person can make a difference, and everyone should try".

However, if circumstances doesnt permit you to switch off the lights totally, then at least minimise it. It would also be good if you could switch off electrical devices such as TV, air-con etc, just to save energy.

Earth Hour 2009
When:

Saturday, 28 March 2009
What:

Individuals and businesses are being asked to switch off their lights between 8.30pm and 9.30pm in their local time zones.
Why:

As a demonstration of public concern about climate change.
Official website:

earthhour.org

Blog: http://www.earthhoursingapore.blogspot.com/
ECO Singapore Website: http://www.eco-singapore.org/
ECO Singapore Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6718125635
List of participating companies and organisations: www.earthhour.org/singapore

Happy 牛 year!

Hei hei... it is chinese new year's eve today...apart from having to wake up early in the morning to go sch specifically to just sell a textbook to a fellow school mate, today has been pretty much pleasant.

in case you are wondering why I would agree to go to school today, well, the buyer has bargained nearly a week earlier for a lower price. I compromised a little to reduce to a slightly lower price but the person wanted an even lower amt...yada yada...so in the end.. there was impasse...and come yesterday night, the person smsed me again saying tat she agreed to buy the book... and needed it urgently... well, I empathise the pain of being a student.. so I agreed to make the trip this morning even though it is chinese new year's eve...

there wasnt alot of people in sch, ('duh'? today is Sunday and CNY's eve!) but there are still some small groups having meetings... Poor thing.. I am sooo glad i dont have to go through this any longer... haa...

anw...it is time for reunion dinner soon... hope you guys have fun and enjoy this festive! Happy Chinese 牛 Year. =p

A fresh new year!

Hey hey.. Happy New Year 2009!! Say goodbye to yester-year...

Anw, it is always unbelievable that the year can pass by so fast. On this day last year,I was still a year 3 student, looking fwd to the end of the year so that I can graduate, find a job, earn money and pay off sch loan. In essence, to step into the working society once again.

but things seem to be not within my expectation yet, cos I am still unemployed now. ah! I know this is my very first post in 2009, so I better quit being pessimistic! So anyhow, I am not gonna lose my fighting spirit.. I will get a job i want! Well, I have to!

So a fresh new year often means some new new resolution. In past years, I seldom publish my new year resolution cos I never bother to achieve them. So when i decided to do so this time round, an article from BBC states that "Resolutions 'bad for your health'".... ha... but I have still decided to go ahead and state mine here.. let's see if I manage to complete them by 2010?

1. Find a job I want
2. Learn basic Japanese or any 3rd language
3. Be more patient and tolerant twds others

and newly added to the list after new yr lunch and afternoon tea with felicia, nick and company...
4. Lose weight!