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Date Posted: 21:54:18 11/02/09 Mon
Enchanted by the Enchanted Kingdom
November 2, 2009 · 1 Comment
Having fun is tiring!
Haha. I’ve just spent an entire day filled with nothing but fun in the company of 11 other girls in one of the best themes parks in Philippines - Enchanted Kingdom.
We were first part of the parade with our little charges. I was paired up with a 4 year old bundle of energy and we had an awesome time waving to the crowd, dancing, jumping over cracks and fake racing each other when there was space in front of us. It was hot out but we quickly returned to the performance tent for a story-telling session by Miss Karla, the reigning Miss Earth 2008. The Frog Prince was told alongside an entertaining drama performance on stage.
Then came the fun part!! After the story-telling, we girls got to roam the theme park and experience whatever ride we wanted! I paired up with Miss Hungary and we went on the most exciting rides like a roller coaster, the Viking boat and a mechanical hot air balloon that left me breathless from its powerful centrifugal force. Haha. Dont forget the thrilling water rides that got us ALL squealing as water splashed about and soaked us to the bone. Haha. My favourite ride had to be the Flying Fiesta though. You were strapped to a seat and lifted off the ground with absolutely nothing below your feet. Haha. It was such an exhilarating experience that one. With nothing below you, your feet dangling high above the ground and the wind running its warm gentle fingers through your hair, it’s a liberating yet adrenalin pumping experience.
I could surely ride the Flying Fiesta a million times over and not get sick of it. Theme parks always brings out the kid in me. And with the little angel with a sunshine smile by my side, I felt like I was 10 all over again.
As I write this on the bus ride home with lights dimmed to stimulate a conducive sleeping environment, the biggest testament to how much fun we had would be the sleeping 4 year old in my lap. :) My present to her before we left the theme park was a flashing light wand with a star tip because I want this experience to be that bright shiny star that makes her smile every time she thinks of the time she spent an entire day with Miss Earth 2009 delegates in Enchanted Kingdom. I know it’ll definitely feature prominently in my mind in time to come.
Enchanted Kingdom has definitely got me under its spell with its exciting rides, yummy food (we had fried chicken for dinner!) and of course the friendly people, all who came up and clamoured to take pictures with us girls because it’s a rare opportunity to have girls from all over the world together in your country for an international pageant.
Thank you all the staff at Enchanted Kingdom for having us. Thank you the security for taking care of us. Haha. I found it highly amusing that people had to be turned down as we were ushered away when people asked for photos. So this is what it’s like being a mini celebrity. Haha. Might take some time getting used to.
It’s not, however, all fun and games. The other girls went through their interviews as we spent our time in the sun. Also, the National Costume competition comes up in about 2 days time.
Time to rest up now.
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Mabuhay!
November 2, 2009 · No Comments
Mabuhay from the Philippines!
I’m in the restaurant with Miss Mexico, Miss Nepal, Miss Honduras and Miss South Africa using the hotel’s free wifi. It is teh awesome! The other girls are all on their laptops while I’m on my Berry blogging this and tweeting from my iPod Touch. Haha ge3kness to the max!
I’m sorry I cant be posting pictures but here’s what has gone down so far.
Day 1 has been exciting. We’re all just settling in, getting to know one another and taking some time to chill and get used to the surroundings. Of course it’s an absolute pleasure to meet the different girls from exotic countries like Turks & Caicos, Spain, Brazil and the Dominican Republic just to name a few. Learning more about where they come from and where they’re at in terms of geographical location is fascinating. Some interesting nuggets about the girls include how Miss Turks & Caicos actually owns 3 boats (that’s the life you get when you live in the Carribeans!), Miss Switzerland has a Sri Lankan dad and a Swiss mum which explains her skin colour. I’ve met some really great girls in my group too. We’re in Group 3 - Miss Thailand, Miss Greece, Miss Honduras, Miss Guam, Miss Mexico just to name a few. There are supposed to be 28 girls in our group but I think only about 3/4 have arrived. Some girls only arrived during dinner time.
Upon my arrival in Philippines at almost 12.30am local time, I stayed at Carousel productions (the official organisers for the Miss Earth pageant) and bunked in a room with about 5 bunk beds. Haha. But we’ve now moved to our official residences Discovery Suites which is absolutely beautiful. My current “flatmate” is Miss Slovenia. She’s so pretty! Miss Latvia looks just like a Barbie doll. Did I also mention Miss Venezuela looks like Victoria Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio? How on earth do these people grow up to look so good?!!?? These gorgeous people actually exist! !
*mindboggled*
Anyway, one comment Miss USA and Miss Canada made as we were having lunch was that I speak really good English. In fact, they thought I was from North America or something. You’d be surprised at how people dont know Singaporeans speak mostly English. Even when I speak Mandarin the Miss China, Miss Hong Kong and Miss Macau, they’re so amazed and pleased that someone speaks their language. In fact, I’ve sort of become their unofficial translator. Not that my Mandarin is fantastic, but I get the point across.
It’s humbling yet eye-opening to be in one place where so many gorgeous beauties carry themselves well. But at the same time, you still eventually find out that each and everyone is still almost the same on the inside despite our languages, skin colour and cultures. It might be too early to say, but we’ll see in time to come.
Anyway, it’s off to bed for me now. I’m heading off to the Enchanted Kingdom with 11 other girls and I get to wear sneakers! Haha. Actually I was on heels the whole of today and you know what? I was actually one of the taller ones here alongside my Chinese counterparts Miss China, Miss Macau and Miss Hong Kong. How interesting.
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On My Way There….
October 31, 2009 · No Comments
I’m half packed a couple of hours before I’m scheduled to leave. I suspect tomorrow morning, when I get up, I’ll have to unpack some stuff so others will be packed. Toiletries, for example, have to go into the check-in bag or they’ll get chucked out if they exceed 100ml. My luggage is so full of clothes I’m not sure if it’s even possible to put my bikinis in. Hurhur.
But I’m mad excited about going on board a plane alone to a foreign country to meet other Miss Earth delegates. I really wonder what some of these other girls will bring. It seems to me, as I’m packing, as though I’m packing almost my entire wardrobe and house into a mere 20kg. Of course, the task is monumentous. It IS a beauty pageant afterall and one must never forget her arsenal of beauty tools like moisturisers, scrubs, lotions, fragrances and what nots. The question is, where I put them?!?!?
Oh did I mention I have seven pairs of shoes? Haha!
Anyway, I’ll try my best to update when I’m in the Philippines. I heard they have wireless there but I dont know if I’ll have to pay. Wonder if we’ll have free time. If so, I’ll head off to the Nuffnang PH office and ask them to let me leech their wifi! At the very least, I’ll try to tweet at least once a day! So if you’re interested in what I’m doing, follow me!
Cheerios my loves. See you in a month.
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