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September 7, 2008

I Love my Trophy!

by eunice • 97 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

  • KC said on September 7, 2008 6:23 am

    Congratsss again !! Hey , Any idea what does that trophy imply or represent ?? I mean it just has some kool shape or is there a meaning for that too ?? And try taking the video of your interview on TV and post it here !! And heyyyy , thanks a loooot for the Lollypop ! Liked it – but i expected more :p

    And hey does Ms. Jaime Teo have a blog tooo ??? :p

  • zara said on September 7, 2008 6:35 am

    Hi Eunice dearie!
    First of all, congrats again and again!
    Happy belated birthday and I really hope that you love my post as well.
    Well, some of my friends send their happy birthday wishes to u too!
    Love u dear!

    Thanks for the lolipop…
    Can I be demanding? I want a teddy bear! Hahaha…

  • bena said on September 7, 2008 8:16 am

    ohmigee eunice! im so glad you won and you definitely deserve that! congratulations once again and thanks for the lollipop! *cheers* keep those travel entries rolling! belated happy birthday too! *mwahugs* vi-a-v! =)

  • Walter said on September 7, 2008 8:31 am

    Thanks for popping over to Cooler Insights. My bad for getting the categories wrong – somehow my eyesight must be failing me (on top of trying to do too many things at once…LOL). Initially I didn’t even recognise Jamie Teo. Have corrected them already.

    Your blog has very good photographs of your travels, which is something that we don’t see very often. Excellent coverage of the Omy blog awards! Thanks for highlighting the ACM too. Interestingly, I was speaking to Swie Hian that night and told him that he ought to blog too. It would be eye opening to see what inspires him and the steps he take to create a masterpiece.

  • Chuck said on September 7, 2008 8:54 am

    Congratulations, Eunice! Very well deserved award. And happy birthday, too!

  • Bridge said on September 7, 2008 9:46 am

    Lollipop? I was very happy and all smile reading all the contents of your post and towards the end, I laughed out loud because you’ve given me some lollipop. Once again.. waaaaahhhh-ha-ha! It tastes very sweet. The victory you had tastes sweeter than anything else for sure. I am so happy for you sister.

    I’d like to comment on your dress and posture. You are all poise and beauty. Never seen you like thi before. Congratulations again! We love you =)

  • Tianhong said on September 7, 2008 10:39 am

    Congrats. You’re the rightful owner for the award for your cartegory. Great that my vote ain’t wasted. :P

  • melee said on September 7, 2008 11:23 am

    After the end of the voting I’m so excited to know who will be the winner, suddenly, I need to wait until Sept. 5, 2008, Now you got it Eunice, Congratulations, I’m so happy for you and i realize that you are photogenic too :D , have a great day..

  • kikey loo said on September 7, 2008 11:45 am

    congratulation!! :)

  • Borneo Falcon said on September 7, 2008 12:38 pm

    Congratulation on the award. You looking good as well at he award

  • Cecil said on September 7, 2008 1:50 pm

    Congratulation Eunice! What a meaningful trophy you won! It’s something nice reward for all the hardworks you have put into your photo blog. I hope I could see the video of your interview…. :)

    p/s: since you love your trophy more, why don’t you consider to donate d Acer laptop to me… ha..ha…

  • Asian Traveler said on September 7, 2008 2:48 pm

    Congrats to the sexy lady in printed pink. Oh that’s you! Wow, you look like a celebrity now. Is there any plans to enter show business? hehe
    Kidding aside, I’m so happy for you sis. Keep it up! Happy Birthday!

  • fabandfurious said on September 7, 2008 6:56 pm

    hi eunice! :) congratulations!! we’re so happy to hear that you won! the trophy’s really one of a kind. hope you get to win more awards in the future! cheers!

  • henry said on September 8, 2008 12:11 am

    WOW! CONGRATULATION! I am so jealous rite now!!! Anyway, u deserve the trophy~ YEAH!!!!

  • Miss Q said on September 8, 2008 12:42 am

    Hey Eunice, really glad that u win!! at least i had voted for the correct person, and all ur effort to make ppl vote for u are worth it!!!!!!
    So, CONGRATULATION……:)

  • JH said on September 8, 2008 12:59 am

    Congrats !

    Heh …. You are a celebrity now !! Looking at the photos, you had a great time of celebration and fun !

    Enjoy the fun, fame and rewards ! Keep blogging and taking photos !

  • BLue said on September 8, 2008 1:00 am

    gratz on your award wining :)

  • lz said on September 8, 2008 1:02 am

    hey congrats!! XD feel happy for u..
    i have saved down this page and will read it when i am not connected to the internet. too much chores to be done in limited connection hours!
    again, congrats!

  • demiera said on September 8, 2008 1:58 am

    Congrats Eunice!! You deserve every single bit of that trophy!!

  • edelweiza said on September 8, 2008 8:25 am

    wow, you made it! congratulations! as usual, nice photos.love the trophy also, very unique-looking indeed.

    keep rockin’ the blogscene with your nice photos and stories! more power to you, eunice! :)

  • Joy said on September 8, 2008 10:28 am

    Hi Eunice,
    I had no doubt you would win! Congratulations you deserve that wonderful trophy!
    Enjoy the days of celebration, Happy Birthday, and take care!

  • Peteformation said on September 8, 2008 11:57 am

    Wow Eunice, Congratulations! Very interesting event photos. Keep up the good work!

  • Anston said on September 8, 2008 12:12 pm

    Congratulations!!! Muahaha… i bet u will win this trophy :D

    Btw, i just got back from Bangkok, still “alive” hehe…

  • Lavern said on September 8, 2008 12:58 pm

    Hi eunice,

    Congratulations for the award, I knew you would make it! Keep up the good work…

  • Sze Ping said on September 8, 2008 1:03 pm

    Hi Eunice, congratulations on the success, you deserve it despite my own slim hope of winning ;)
    And nice to meet you in person, you look pretty that night :)

  • Crazyfool said on September 8, 2008 1:41 pm

    congratulation ~!

  • darlyn said on September 8, 2008 2:16 pm

    congrats.. and your trophy is so unique never seen a trophy like that.

  • zara said on September 8, 2008 3:31 pm

    Hehehe…
    I appeared here again…
    As I mentioned up there before…
    I want to add some more…
    U looked pretty darling!!
    Can called u as Kakak or not here?
    hehehe

  • jean said on September 8, 2008 3:41 pm

    way to go, eunice! woohoo!

  • Forever HL said on September 8, 2008 3:42 pm

    hey!congratulations eunice!!!
    happy for u…haha..^^

    蕾蕾~

  • Akira said on September 8, 2008 4:32 pm

    恭喜你哦…
    你真的值得拿到这奖呢…

  • arjaeuse said on September 8, 2008 4:35 pm

    hello.. Eunice!!! First… I would like to congrats u for Winning d Award! that’s really cool events… even though the price is not a Laptop.. Trophy more expensive and durable… years may come to you but great memories of award will never lost.. bcoz it is already a part of ur history in Life.. Take Care and Keep it up! Kaibigan… :)

  • Vannie said on September 8, 2008 5:34 pm

    huwaw!!!! you deserve it and congrats! Keep up the great work! TC

  • Stardust said on September 8, 2008 6:58 pm

    Congratulations, Eunice! Very glad to know that!

  • PrincessCinderella said on September 8, 2008 8:15 pm

    weeeeeeeee………I told you…you will win the contest, I knew it!…weeeeee…I’m so happy for you….you know what I’m so pissed off in my exam but when I knew you won…weeeee…..I’m so happy, I’m so proud of you Eunice…really….I will give you a very tight hug…..

    OMG you really look good on your dress…bridge is right your so poise and beauty…Do you have a plan to be an actress in Singapore?….I will be your fan now even I’m living here in the Philippines…hehehe

    CONGRATULATION…..muah…muah..muah

  • Antonio said on September 8, 2008 11:29 pm

    OMG!!!!OMG!!!! I was one of the last one to know. Thanks to my very slowwwww enet connection. Good thing I was able to do it now. Seems like eternity for me. I am very happy for you Eunice. I guess you are really good in keeping secrets. We kept asking before but you got all of us suspended in uncertainty. Nways, as I said, you deserve it and I am VERRRRY HAPPY for you!!!!!congratulations. I hope it inspires you to blog more. Keep em coming……………

  • jasmine said on September 8, 2008 11:29 pm

    CONGRATS!!! :D
    and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! :p

    GOD BLESS~ :) )
    and thanks for the lollipops! :O

    p/s: walao~ got to see Jack Neo LIVE o! :O

  • eunice said on September 9, 2008 12:02 am

    @Darlyn,arjaeuse: Yes, this beautiful trophy is a priceless masterpiece designed by our famous artist in Singapore. It’s more valuable than the laptop! Thank you for your support! =)

    @KC,Zara,Bena: Thank you and congratulation for being the top 3 commentators for this entry! KEKEKE!

    @Walter: Thanks! And good idea! Mr Tan Swie Hian should blog too! XD I will surely bookmark his blog! XD

    @Chuck,Bridge,Tianhong,Melee,Kikey,Borneo Falcon: Thank you for your great support, your precious votes!

    @Cecil: Thank you for your great support too! Sure, you can have the laptop! just right click and save image! XD

    @Asian Traveler,Fab&Furious,MissQ: Thank you again and again!

    @JH: Ha! Nah, I failed that celebrity part haha! Thank you for your great support throughout the contest too! =D

    @Blue,Lz,Demiera,Edelweiza,Joy: Thank you for being such wonderful supporters!

    @Peteformation,Anston,Lavern,crazyfool: Thank you, arigato, xie xie!

    @Szeping: Hah! You are a great blogger, and in terms of photography skills, of cos you win! I won by chance only. I believe you will be the next winner. Keep blogging! =)

    @Crazyfool,Jean,Forever HL: Thank you dears! =D

    @Zara: Thanks! Whatever you call me, I know those are sweet names! =D So, go ahead!

    @Akira,Vannie,Stardust: Thank you my friends! =D

    @Princess Cinderella: HAHAHA!! I will take it that you are flattering me!! Thank you dear for your great support, your votes during the contest period. =D

    @Antonio: Thank you! But I didn’t keep secret! Ha! I only knew that I won on 5 Sept, during the award ceremony! Gee… but I only blogged about it on 7th Sept =P

    @Jasmine: Thank you =) Yeah! I invited Jack Neo to take a photo with me for once in a lifetime!

  • allinkorea said on September 9, 2008 12:55 am

    weeeee…congrats sis! Although I expected that award for you, i’m still excited and happy for you… i’m sure you were also showed on tv…and you look prettier with that pink dress.

    once again, congrats sis~

  • Mabel said on September 9, 2008 2:12 am

    congrats eunice! keep sharing the wonderful photos to the world! :)

  • HBK said on September 9, 2008 2:17 am

    The girl giving you the award is very pretty – just like meeeeeeeee :p

  • Gilbert/Cely said on September 9, 2008 7:32 am

    CONGRATULATIONS my friend! We knew it! Hubby and I were so positive about it!

    Cheers! You deserve it!

  • Ellisa said on September 9, 2008 8:21 am

    Oh, I knew it!

    Congratz, Eunice! That’s a really big achievement to win the S’pore blog award!
    I’m happy for you =)
    Keep the good work, and post more!

    No, NO, no need to thank you (just like what you replied to others) because you deserve it =)

  • eunice said on September 9, 2008 9:39 am

    @allinKorea,Mabel,Gilbert/Cely: Hmm, what should I say again? Thank you! XD

    @Ellisa: No thank you? Then, arigato! =D

    @HBK: Your next life =_=”

  • iWalk said on September 9, 2008 9:58 am

    Congratulate, dear eunice!
    You are such a smart girl, You can do anything great!
    Keep sharing!

  • alex said on September 9, 2008 10:02 am

    CONGRATS EUNICE!!!! w00t w00t!!!

    you deserve it, your blog is just ama – aazing! (that’s amazing with 4 syllables hee hee)

  • vialentino said on September 9, 2008 10:14 am

    leaving my footprint here for ur great achievement…congrats to u….

  • eunice said on September 9, 2008 10:30 am

    @iWalk,Alex,Vialentino: Thank you for your big support!
    :loveheart:

  • Marky said on September 9, 2008 10:41 am

    Yipee! Of course you deserve this award ate eunice! :) Keep posting!

  • Greenman said on September 9, 2008 10:42 am

    Congratulations eunice!

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