Archive for December, 2007

Post-Gathering thoughts

Published by
Nicholas
at December 16, 2007 in member/random/admin postings and 1OBn Events. 3 Comments

First of all, a huge thank-you to kwok who immediately suggested his place as an alternative when my place became unavailable at the last moment.

Secondly, a big thank-you to Robin who contributed quite a bit to the food supply with that many otahs. Paiseh, you still had to pay for the dinner.

Thirdly, a big thank-you too to the person(s) who bought the drinks.

Lastly, a big thank-you to all who set aside time to be there at this event.

I’ve always complained about the difficulties of arranging the logistics for the event, but I guess the satisfaction of organizing such a gathering successfully is a form of reward for that difficulty. This time was particularly delicate though, especially with the zi char dabao thing and the last minute venue change.

Speaking of zichar dabao, I guess it won’t be repeated again. Seems that potluck/going out to eat is still the best option, payment and food quantity-wise. I ‘lost’ money, to be honest, and I can’t pinpoint the loss. Still, given that there was about $8 in 1Obn coffers, I’ll take it as using the battalion coffers.

Given the growing size of our battalion, I think it’ll be prudent to switch future events to that of a chalet. Seems that holding such events at someone’s house is quite a disturbance to the family members. I think for events next year, (in June or July), we should hold it at a chalet instead. More space, more scope for activities, more fun.

Next up would be Chinese New Year. Not sure when it’ll be, or if it clashes with mid-terms, but hopefully we can have some sort of gathering. If I don’t get a chance to talk to you again, here’s wishing you a very Merry Christmas!

1Obn annual EOY gathering: Food

Published by
Nicholas
at December 13, 2007 in 1OBn Events. 1 Comment

Okay guys, thanks for the replies. We’re going to have zi char dabao, that’s for sure.

Next up, the specific details:

Venue: My house (ask me if you don’t know where)

Time: 6.30p.m.

Things to bring along:

1) Extra set of mahjong tiles

2) Drinks

3) Original PS/PS2 games. Not sure if pirated is going to work.

4) MONEY.

Of all the above, MONEY is the most important. Which brings me to the zichar dabao. A few of us will be making an effort to really go buy the food from the coffeeshop behind, and it’ll really be quite a hassle. We are not sure of the cost, so we’ll be paying first, but as a safety measure, please bring $20 along. I’m going to sms and MSN you guys too, so no excuses for not bringing. As for the exact dishes, it’ll be the normal stuff; might include stingray.

Since it’s overnight, I’d recommend towels for showers, especially if you all are coming straight from EOY. I think that’s about it, please be punctual, or there will be no food left.

Marvel goes Shoujo?

Published by
J'onn
at December 12, 2007 in Miscellaneous. 2 Comments

So it seems that the Spider-man shoujo series (well, technically it’s a Mary-Jane series) was successful enough that Marvel now intends to make an X-Men shoujo series.

Manganews reports that Marvel announced two upcoming collaborations, which will both have manga-style artwork in the Western left-to-right format, at the recent New York Anime Festival. A shonen manga on Wolverine was probably to be expected, but they also revealed plans for the aforementioned X-Men shoujo.

Wolverine
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Mystique

Press release can be read here, concurring newsarama thread where I got the early concept art over here, queue to put in your OMGWTF starts waaaaay over there.

Thanks Guys

Published by
LianYL
at December 10, 2007 in member/random/admin postings and emo/philosophy. 13 Comments

I just finally completed the organising of an outing event for my VJC class together with a fellow course mate and computing class buddy. It was a horrifying experience to say the least. The person who initiated the event constantly gave rhetoric suggestions and comments which were hard to manage, not to mention that a couple of other people continuously gave restrictions and demands to further entrench the stagnant discussion. When organising an event, the last thing you ever want to hear is the voice of dissent WITH nonconstructive suggestions. If you’re opposed to an idea, you retort and give a better suggestion that is totally feasible and I will gladly accept it to save the trouble and appease you. But comments “Eh, but I dun lyk that place lehz…” are just pissing me off. It’s finally settled through a non-democratic ultimatum and I must really thank this organising buddy of mine which ISN’T the person who initiated the event.

From this experience, I thought back to 1OBn and realise that organising events for this bunch of close friends had always been so much easier. We readily give in to the minor demands of others, we reason and give suggestions which are quickly agreed upon by others. We don’t kick up a fuss over whose place to meet at and we readily supply venues for gathering, food and entertainment for the benefit of everyone in the group. This thought really made me cherish this mini-organisation even more. Sure, we each have our iconic quirks and idiosyncrasies but we can easily accept each other and make it seem fun. I don’t know how long this 1OBn thing will last but for now, thanks to all of you guys who helped maintain this group and were always there to turn up for events and gatherings no matter what it takes. You have my heartfelt thanks.

We’re in the second year of this group now, and let’s hope it carries on for a long time to come.

1Obn Annual gathering date: Finalized

Published by
Nicholas
at December 5, 2007 in 1OBn Events. 19 Comments

Okay guys, despite all the extra options, it seems that the best time would be 15 December 2007.

 Sorry Tsubaki.

Please keep that day free. Itinery remains the same, I think we should go for BBQ, either that or we order in. Thoughts please for the dinner:

1) Steamboat

2) BBQ

3) Order in (Not Macs/KFC/Pizza Hut/Canadian Pizza etc.) 

For ordering in, we could so those sze char super dabao, or we could do a potluck thing again. More time to decide, so please give me your comments.