Monday, June 23, 2014

Pledging for a good cause

Pledging for a good cause

Well.. As you all know, my previous post was about the Singapore International Water Week 2014 ?
It is really a great experience helping / sharing out to the public and readers to be part of this event !

The bloggers who took part at Bugis & Orchard Road met up and interacted with nearly 10,000 people !
And also... We managed to reach the target of 40,000 Pledges ($40,000) 15 days earlier than what we've expected !

Here's are some photos during the Pledging !







Check out : http://www.campaign.com/SIWWPledge for more photos by our dear people who pledged at Bugis & Orchard Road ! :)


Well ~
Firstly, I would like to thank all of the readers who helped us out by spreading the word and being part by pledging their support for water.org 

Secondly, I would like to personally thank the sponsors & organizers for raising the money.





Here is the Message from the Sponsors & Beneficiary:



It's because of you guys' pledges and support, we managed to hit the target, raising the money for water.org.

Even tho we managed to reach our target, I do hope you guys will continue to take the pledge to support this cause to raise more pledges as possible to spread awareness of pressing water issues !


Friday, June 13, 2014

Pledging for a good cause

Pledging for a good cause

THIS SATURDAY 
14th JUNE 2014 
2-5pm

Head down to Bugis, Water Fountain to support Qiu Qiu and her team for the #SIWWPledge !

Go to my instagram @clinton_lonsie and like the following photo now to support ! Or search #SIWWPledge and support now ! :)




Well, this isn't a normal Selfie Photo.

1 Like = 1 Pledge = 1 Dollar 




Well now let me explain about this ~

About one in nine people in the world lack access to clean water. 
That’s 780, million people! In conjuction with the Singapore International Water Week !



More than 3.4 million people die each year from water, sanitation, and hygiene-related causes. Nearly all deaths,  99 percent, occur in the developing world.
( Source : http://water.org/water-crisis/water-facts/water/ )


( Source : http://water.org/water-crisis/water-facts/children/ )



Diarrhea is more prevalent throughout the developing world largely due to the lower levels of access to safe drinking water and sanitation, along with poorer overall health, hygiene, and nutritional status.

It is estimated that in the 1980s a child died approximately every six seconds from diarrhea!

We can all stop this by playing a part for this ! 
Be a hero and it's simple !

All you have to do is visit www.campaign.com/SIWWPledge to upload your selfie now to help out with this event! 

Thursday, June 5, 2014

Laos Travelogue

Alright guys, recently I've been missing travelling so much.
I'm 21 this year, and I have renounce my previous citizenship to be Singaporean.
My passport isn't valid for months till things get settled and I finally get to travel again after 2 years of serving the Country.
Well, it isn't really bad serving the Country. I kinda miss it from time to time.
Anyway,
The following content are from 2-3 years ago.
I find it a need to blog about this trip because not many people actually know that this country exist !
Well COME ON ~ ! It's a beautiful country ! I SWEAR ! haha !
I might skip some of the days.. Well, it's a long time ago trip and it's 14 days long ! :(
I'm excited because a friend of mine from Laos will be coming to visit this year Nov/Dec !
It's been so long !

Here we go !

DAY 1 - Singapore to Laos 



Just look at the gorgeous view of Laos from above !
Well, I remembered I woke up around 6am and rushed off to Changi Airport to get my luggage check-in.
The plane took off around 8am and we arrived at Laos at about 12 noon.


I've no idea what this is, but this taste good ! I've never expect plane food to taste good ever !
Normally, many of us might not have the appetite to eat when we're high above from the ground, right ? right ??? Or is it just me ? Damn..


Arrived at the hotel that I'm staying for the next 13 nights !
Mekong Sunshine Hotel.
It's near the shopping, eating, and most importantly the Mekong River !
They host Dragon Boating Festival at Mekong River & too bad for me, I didn't manage to catch it.
Guess what ? I was a week early ! :(

DAY 2 - The Beginning

I forgot to mention !
I was at Laos as a mini lecturer & student exchange program.

The classroom at Laos' University. 




Canteen ! 




And lastly, the place where they gather and check for their results !


Well, Laos is a traditional country, many of us may think they are a part of Thailand, but nope !
They're a Country itself ! :)
Clinton's Lecture Class. haha !


After visiting their school and meet up some students.
It's Night Market time !!
Well, they're still setting up so I didn't get much stuff on the 1st few days ~


DAY 7 - ROADTRIP TO VANG VIENG 

Like I've said, I will not blog about every single day :)
Let's just skip it straight to the fun part ! ROAD TRIP TO VANG VIENG !
A tourist place at Laos !

During the Road Trip !



Playing some songs for everyone during the Road Trip ! :)


Guess what happened next ?!

Yes... Our bus broke down...



And this is how we try to hitch-hike ! haha !
Not long after, we're finally back on the road !


It actually took us 6 hours from our hotel to reach Vang Vieng.



Alright, less talking !
Here are some views of Vang Vieng ! Enjoy :)







We'd to climb those long long stairs ! But it was worth it... I think ?

Wanna see what we've tried at Laos ?

This !

Papaya Salad - It's kinda different from the ones you had at Thailand. It's a must try !


Noodle Salad


It actually taste better than it look and it's freaking SPICY !
Just by looking at it, my mouth starting to be watery ~

Well..
That's for now I guess?
It's a really long ago's trip and just wanna share with you guys ~
Some of the memories ain't coming back anymore :(
But hopefully I will be travelling again ! :)



Cheers !