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September 7, 2008

I Love my Trophy!

by eunice • 98 comments


Good Stuff / OMY Blog Awards ♡

To all my Voters and Readers: Thank you very much for your wonderful support for TravelerFolio! We won the Best Photo Blog Award from OMY Singapore Blog Awards!

Now sit back and relax, and follow me through the whole event!

The inaugural Singapore Blog Awards ceremony was held on 5 Sept 08 at the Asian Civilisations Museum that is facing the breathtaking view of the Singapore River. At the opposite bank lies tall commercial buildings that loom over the row of rustic shophouses.

Another nice view – The Cavenagh Bridge, the only suspension bridge and one of the oldest bridges in Singapore, spanning across the Singapore River.

Here is the Asian Civilisations Museum…

Inside the museum where the blog awards ceremony was held. Dinner buffet was served with a wide spread of quality food!

Really admire the strength of the petite gal carrying that heavy video camera! One thing for sure, she has toned arms!! I was being interviewed by Razor TV, really nervous in front of that big black eye. Sweat!!!

I feel so honoured to receive the Best Photo Blog Award when the other nine finalists of the same category are talented bloggers! Ms Jaime Teo, Miss Singapore Universe 2001, was the charming angel who handed over the award to me. Thank you OMY and all the judges for giving me this wonderful award.

Many must be thinking that the award is all about this Acer laptop. I used to think that way too!! BUT! Not until the night when I was mesmerized by that… that… not this laptop but …

the TROPHY!! It’s not the conventional kind of trophy but a Chinese tripod (鼎) with a new age look casted with bronze. Unlike the traditional tripod, there are no handles and the three legs are shaped differently. This symbolises that though the tripod (trophy) appears to be different, it still retains its unique characteristics, ie. a bowl shape, three-legged. It shares the similar attributes of a blog, which is a new way to convey messages, ideas to the public; yet not forgetting the rules of thumb: being truthful and unbiased, and be responsible with the freedom of speech.

The tripod trophy is specially designed by a SUPER COOL Poet, Sculptor, Artist, Calligrapher, Philosopher, Set and Costume Designer – Mr Tan Swie Hian! When our trophies hit each other (cheers!), you will hear a clear and crisp ding-ding sound.

Feel extremely elated to receive such an invaluable art piece from Mr Tan Swie Hian, a very famous and talented cultural icon in Singapore. A man of high status, Mr Tan appears to be very friendly, always with that nice warm smile wherever he goes. He has a museum near my house; I am going to visit it one of these days! XD

Jack Neo, Singapore’s renowned film director/producer.

Photo taking session with the winners from the other six categories. Winners (from the left): Best Youth Blog, Best Individual Blog, Best Photo Blog (me!), Most Entertaining Blog, Best Design Blog, Most Insightful Blog and Best Blog Shop. (See all winners at OMY.)

My last interview by OMY, this time feeling more relaxed without that big black eye and the mic. XP

This award is a big birthday present for me! Thanks to my friends with your birthday well wishes!

And a lollipop for you!

:loveheart:

Read the three posts that were submitted for the nomination of Best Photo Blog Award sometime back in May/June 08. Feel free to explore my older posts with travel photos and stories from other countries listed on the top menu bar.

94 Comments Leave your comment

  • eunice said on September 9, 2008 11:53 am

    @Marky, Greenman: Thank you for your great support! Wow look who’s here, greenman from Mars! XD

  • Chobits said on September 9, 2008 4:47 pm

    Wow! Eunice! You are pretty in that pink sexy dress!
    And Congratulations! Am very proud of you. Sob…T_T Happy for you!
    Keep it up k, we will continue to support you. ^^

  • abaoo said on September 9, 2008 9:04 pm

    Congratulation again ^^ thanks for that day take care of me ^^ veyr nice to meet u ^^ if got any outing must inform also ^^ ok ^^

  • eunice said on September 9, 2008 10:01 pm

    @Abaoo: ^^small case lah, friend friend mah hahah. Seeya!

    @Chobits: Haha! You are flattering me! Thank you very much! I will support you too! Keep blogging!

  • weelai said on September 9, 2008 10:23 pm

    Congrats on your winning! The whole entire family share the same excitement with you! Keep up the good work and may your blog grow indefinitely!

  • meimei said on September 9, 2008 10:37 pm

    Happy Belated Bday to you!!!

    btw, wen is it?

  • eunice said on September 9, 2008 10:58 pm

    @meimei: Xie xie! It’s on 6th Sept. Where’s my present? =P Kekeke glad to see u again. TC!

    @weelai: ^^

  • rose said on September 9, 2008 11:31 pm

    hello eunice, congratulations!

  • rose said on September 9, 2008 11:31 pm

    Keep it up!

  • stone said on September 10, 2008 3:46 am

    好久没来了.还好么.祝贺你阿.哈哈.最后那个是lollipop么?

  • Miss Elle said on September 10, 2008 3:59 am

    hi eunice. just saw your post now. been busy lately. but hey, congrats dear! so happy for you. you deserve it :)

  • marlyms said on September 10, 2008 5:07 am

    congratulations eunice!
    by d way here’s my new url
    http://www.leytestar.com

  • Lifecruiser said on September 10, 2008 5:53 am

    Wow! Such a big event! And you won! Fantastic! Congrats to the best – YOU :-)

    Well, you don’t only take great photos, you write well too! We were with you there. Cool. Great prizes too.

  • Mark H said on September 10, 2008 7:12 am

    I’ll quickly add my congratulations.

  • Tony said on September 10, 2008 9:44 am

    wow very fantastic…congrats for you, sis :)

  • eunice said on September 10, 2008 10:53 am

    @Stone: 谢谢!好久不见了! 对呀，那个是lollipop,是棒棒糖。 =)

    @Rose, Miss Elle, Marlyms, Lifecruiser, Mark H, Tony: Thank you for your support and votes! =D

  • Connie said on September 10, 2008 11:06 am

    congratulations girl! you made it because you deserve it! Aim high ad be the best that you ca be.

  • Carlota said on September 10, 2008 12:25 pm

    wow- it sure was an honoured! Congratulations! Well deserved!

  • lakshmi said on September 10, 2008 12:40 pm

    Congrats ..this is quite wonderful and you completely deserve it..I was in Singapore a couple of months ago..Please do drop in at backpacker as I am celebrating as well and would like you to join in..thanks

  • marviepons said on September 10, 2008 2:07 pm

    congratulations eunice, Keep it up! :)

  • bena said on September 10, 2008 2:24 pm

    i forgot to mention that you look so fabulous on that dress eunice! fabulously chic! vi-a-v! ;)

  • eunice said on September 10, 2008 2:25 pm

    @Connie, Carlota, lakshmi, marviepons: Thank you for your nice support!

  • Yenzz said on September 10, 2008 3:37 pm

    Hi Eunice…
    Amazing Award!
    I knew that u will win cause u got so many support from us lol

    So where u gonna treat us
    Hehe
    Juskid Sista…

    At least, Congratulation…

  • Piggy said on September 10, 2008 4:57 pm

    Congrats Eunice. U looked so sweet in the pink dress :) …….

  • Mark said on September 10, 2008 5:05 pm

    Congratulation eunice!! If don’t mind please give me that lollipop please… Heheh Just kidding… =D

  • eunice said on September 10, 2008 6:35 pm

    @Yenzz, Piggy, Mark: Hey thanks! I think my travel photo blog has a long way to go, still need alot of improvements. It’s just that I am lucky this time round.

    Take the lollipop, just save image =P

  • Tita Beng said on September 10, 2008 8:06 pm

    Hi there sweet young lady! Came across this beautiful award winning blog. Congratulations to you. I hope you can link me coz I’m gonna link you on both my blogs. Thanks!

  • Jiemi said on September 10, 2008 10:42 pm

    Congrats on winning the award. ^___^
    Can see why you deserved it.

    And by the way, thanks for visiting my blog. =)
    Really love the content in yours.
    Went nostalgic about my last trip to Japan when i read about your entries to the country. ^^;

  • Chee Wei said on September 11, 2008 12:12 am

    congratulations!!!! you made it!!! hehe….proud of you..anyway keep it up the good work :)

  • Barbie said on September 11, 2008 12:39 am

    Congratulationsssss, Eunice! ^ ^ I know it since the start that you gonna get the tiara for sure, and now you did it ^ ^ I don’t know why I feel excited seeing u winning this Sing’s Best Photos Award ^ ^

    All the best,
    Love,
    Barbie

  • theMaldives.com said on September 11, 2008 4:24 am

    Congratulations! A worthy winner.

  • eunice said on September 11, 2008 9:59 am

    @theMaldives: Thank you! Do you still want your review on Maldives? =D

    @Chee Wei, Barbie: Thanks! That won’t be possible without great supports from you guys.

    @Jiemi: Thanks! For Japan, it’s my sis (http://beyondlittlereddot.com/) who went there and I blogged for her. Thanks for your visit! =)

  • sheeilah said on September 12, 2008 6:12 pm

    i’m so happy you won! congratulations!

  • yuen89 said on September 14, 2008 1:43 am

    Congratulations, Eunice. And the trophy are special. haha

  • Benny said on September 21, 2008 1:06 am

    wow… funtastic..!

    happy week end friend.. >>><

  • Rogue said on September 21, 2008 4:18 pm

    Wow Eunice! I am so happy to hear this! You won and the votes we casted were indeed useful. I am so glad for you. The trophy is indeed very unique and you met a lot of interesting people out there. It is a very memorable event!ùù

    Congratulations and thanks for the lollipop! You deserve to win indeed!

  • eunice said on September 21, 2008 4:35 pm

    Hi All! Thank you for being so nice and supportive!! =D

  • faeryrowan said on September 22, 2008 6:33 pm

    CONGRATULATIONS, EUNICE!!!

    You deserve to win the Best Photo Blog category. Your pictures are always very beautiful and truly representative of the countries (and memories!) you’re taking pics of. Keep it going!

    Thanks for dropping by my blog. I’m sorry I haven’t been here for a while now. Been busy at work, and I don’t have Internet where we’re temporary living now. I will try my best to drop by every now and then. Take care!

  • eunice said on September 22, 2008 6:42 pm

    @faeryrowan: So nice of you! Thank you!

  • TNH said on October 7, 2008 4:28 pm

    the trophy really special..congrate again..you really deserve that trophy..

  • eunice said on October 7, 2008 10:09 pm

    @TNH: Yep, it’s special, unlike the conventional kind of tropies. Thank you for your support!

  • pinoyislands said on July 27, 2009 6:45 am

    wow ! congrats :)

  • editorial commercial photography singapore said on July 28, 2009 9:05 am

    congrats girl..even it’s last year award, but i really like your shoot. Keep it on..and great blog

  • tito said on September 16, 2010 11:34 am

    Thanks for dropping by my blog. I’m sorry I haven’t been here for a while now. Been busy at work, and I don’t have Internet where we’re temporary living now. I will try my best to drop by every now and then. Take care!

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