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VIVA LA OPEN HOUSE!!!


All right folks, once again its our annual showcase of KR @ NUS Open House 2010!! Pls do come on down and show your support!!! On top of it, you'll get a really special gift when you bring along the below coupon!!!




So be there or be square!!! :) Just a reminder:

WHERE: MPSH 5
WHEN: 13 & 14 MARCH
TIME: 9AM - 6PM
WHY: TO FIND OUT MORE ABT HALL LIFE!!!!




Another awesome-sauce event organised by KR HPB 09/10

Our very own Photo-caption competition has come to end! KR HPB sincerely thanks all of you out there who spontaneously sent in the most awesome entries, and below we showcase the winning entries and a few selections! All of these, faces of Kent Ridge Hall..
WINNING ENTRY!
- "[K]ama[R]aderie" by Gan Xinyi

CONSOLATION 1:- "This photo explains what winning Rag means for a Kent Ridgean" by Hokito Salim
CONSOLATION 2:- "The size of her kiss just shows how much she LOVES KR <3>




- "Hearts all over the world tonight"
- "pouts, misses, kisses and smiles for our neighbours~~~~"
- "I'll carry you when you fall"
- "Blue Blooded"
- "a year as steppers captain has definitely taken a toll on her, lets try to show more care for this pitiful creature (:"- "STATUE-ETTES OF THE NEIGHBOR-HOOD"

- "YOUR BURDEN IS MINE TO CARRY, AND YOUR JOY IS MINE TO SHARE"

- "MADE IN KR. ONLY IN KR.KRAZY"

Hope to see these faces and YOURS at Open House 09/10!!March 13th/14th

Some "Motivational Posters" :)







Try this on girl's ure chasing...



I like this one best :)


Hehe... some random pics to brighten up ure day :) enjoy... Anyway folks, all the best for Mid sem!! :)
-CK

OUR AWESOME FLOAT

KR HALL!!!





KR HPB @ Chingay



HOT SEXY BRYAN!
After all the countless and tiring practices and rehearsals, we can now give ourselves a pat on our back for putting on such a magnificent performance during Chingay 2010.
WELL DONE KENT RIDGE HALL!

KR HPB 09/10

At this very moment, my heart's racing a little, my mind's filled with worrying thoughts; i would say anxiety filled half of my day today, as i think about the 4 mid-sem tests in line the next whole week. I guess it's still manageable if i had the entire week to devote to the studying, but not with 3 night dance practices, 2 group presentations, 1 performance next week (DURING the test week) to rehearse for and a KR dance vetting at the end of the week. This does not include the 2 concerts ill be going this week to support my friends. It didn't help that recess week (last week) was chinese new year AND chingay. How does one manage soo many things with only 24hours per day? Hm, i guess this is hall life.

But I say this with no ounce of regret or sorrow. Chingay had been an awesome experience for me- ironically, i enjoyed the waiting time the most. Thanks to the company that made this experience all the more memorable and so very enjoyable. (hpb guys who never fail to crack me up, bryan! the retardedly fantastic partner XD, the c blk 3rd floor lovelies(: and d block neighbours) it really made the waiting time so much more bearable. It is also only in hall that we get to use the dance studio at 1am and go for 3am supper thereafter. Sharing old, (long and not so funny) jokes with one another (HAHAHA, Val). Dance has always been what I love to do, so I'm definitely not complaining having to go for practices.(: And I know with God's grace, that I'll be able to pull through this 2 weeks of mid-sems. For those who are feeling the same stress about tests & projects, ALL WILL BE WELL.(: Hang in there!

Besides, I believe there's much more to life than studies, right?(; For semester 2, even after IHG and Chingay, it's only the beginning.. of a great sem ahead.

Looking ahead,

Love, Jane.

KENT RIDGE HALL! Its finally here! KR PHOTO-CAPTION COMPETITION 2010!
I guess it must have been an eventful journey since we all moved into hall on the 26th July 2009, with photos taken aplenty. Now is the time to showcase screenshots of wonderful times spent with your friends in hall. All you have to do is include a short caption of why you think your photo is the best!
The categories are, 'best iheartkr face', 'iheartmy neighbours' and 'best random KR moment'!
This event is prepares for NUS Open House 2010 on the 13/14 March!
Attractive prizes to be won for top 3 photographs!
Please send entries to kr_hpb@yahoo.com by 1st March 2010
HPB 09/10Darren

I just typed an email to my mum, telling her about my first day back in school (this week) and sharing with her some of my random thoughts on how I hope to grow as a person and student this semester.

For me, Semester 1 was a tough one, in terms of settling into hall, picking up something challenging as a CCA, and juggling academic responsibilities. I constantly felt perched on a balancing beam, still surviving with every step I took, yet constantly aware of the dangers if I ever lost my concentration, and, fell. Also, a calf strain for a month thwarted my hopes of improving on my running timings, and a high fever right smack in the middle of my two most important papers during the final exams caused me some heartache indeed. Challenges I met and voiced out to almost every other individual were surprisingly also matched by their own individual difficulties – be it their own academic worries, some similar health pet peeve, or something else that would garner reciprocal sympathy. To put things simply, everyone had their similar fair share of issues, be it our hopes and dreams, our joys and sorrows.

What got me through, then, were indeed all the people I opened up to, whether they were living on my floor, living in my block, or living in other blocks. Whether we exchanged problems or celebrations, affinity was forged via every conversation, and the sheer knowledge that someone else could at least have a hint of what you were feeling, be it happiness or sadness, was tempting enough to make you want to constantly htht (refer to darren’s post for elaboration) everyday. And of course, this could take place at any time of the day, believe me or not, there is 24 hour watch on your msn list, with some who sleep in the night, and maybe many more, that sleep in the day. If you think htht was all that counted, you are wrong. Many a times, actions spoke louder than words. On the night that my fever was hitting right home, 38.6 degrees, it was only discovered because one of my block papas (beard papa hahaha- my fave btw!) Zeya and mama Tina Beh knocked on my door and patiently waited for stubborn me (I don’t see doctors) to come out of hiding. Upon recognising the possibility of brain damage, and thinking of the heavily adverse impact on my CAP that sem, I reluctantly allowed myself to follow Zeya’s instructions to go see the doctor. With his capable mobilisation (which shall also be proven in fwoc :D), he got me a red speedy ambulance – Sean Liew’s red sports car, and paramedic Beng Tatt. Haha. They even let me sit in front (because they didn’t want me to pass them the ‘disease’ during the weekend of exams L ) But hey, considering how that particular time was awesome critical time for cramming for papers on the coming Monday, they were instead taking a drive to clementi instead (at a time like this, not relaxing at all). At the doc, Zeya even followed me into the Consultation Room, which made the whole situation even more domestic and family-ish. In half an hour, I was back in my room, with some really reliable medicine and a very warm heart. I think the latter was also a remedy to my ‘disease’.

Thank goodness, it worked.

It was often your friends whom you had chosen to trust in hall, those you knew you could always depend on, that made the difference.

Because of the positive experience, I’m excited to make new friendships every time, because I believe that there is something special in each and every of these 500 plus hallmates, that can touch you in one way in another. It doesn’t need to be so mind-sweeping and breathtaking as in the case of sharing some awesome big goal in life with you. Sometimes it just needs to be a midnight run, a stony breakfast, a post-stick, a smile, a helping hand to open the front door and the basic recognition of your existence that helps you get through that particular, unknown difficult phase in your life, which eventually makes up your undoubtedly trying, but super awesome fulfilling stay here in KR.

How I hope to grow as a person and student this semester, is then not through my own efforts, but on the others, whom I count on.

Have a good February everyone, F for friendships as well yay:D

Mighty long post, Meiyi:D

Sunday nights usually signals the end of a fun-filled and exhilarating weekend with many of us dreading the thought of having to prepare for yet another dull and routine week in school.
However, Kent Ridgeans will never have to worry about this. WHY? Well, simple as can be, the end of the weekend merely marks the start of our delightful and enjoyable week in hall - suppers, late night soccer and HTHTs (pls refer to preceding post below if you aren't too sure what it means). We all look forward to catching up with our neighbours, sharing with them how we spent our weekend, etc.
Especially for this weekend, many of us are desperate to return to hall to witness the EPL CLASH between MANCHESTER UNITED and Arsenal.

As you see, in our dining hall, we have an ultra-large projector screen and many avid soccer fans will definitely be down, watching and supporting their favourite clubs, be it late in the night or even in the wee hours of the morning.
Imagine the sense of euphoria as you cheer alongside your fellow fans when a goal is scored for your team. On the other hand, inevitably, there may be some occasional mocking going on but we all know its just for the fun of it. Right? =p
SO, pls do join us in the dining hall if you are free. Its a great way to kickstart the week! Yup. Once again, its Arsenal 1 Manchester United 3.
KR HPB 09/10

Swimming

Guys: 3rd
Girls: 1st


We rock! 'nuff said! :)

-CK

Many of us have experienced truimph and jubilation in one way or another, be it winning a competition, doing well in examinations, or scoring a goal in a match. Each and every of these truimps are different and unique to us personally.

Here in KR, the winning feeling, the common sense of belonging, the personal attachment that every KR residents share, is something that is previously unattainable (until you have a taste of the KR experience). The level of euphoria that the residents in KR can reach is something you have to experience it yourself in order to fully understand.

Inter-Hall Games (IHG) 09/10 has officially started two weeks ago. I shall bring the focus to two sports, Takraw and Tennis. Takraw was held on the first week, the last week of holidays before school reopens for semester 2. With all the many commitments and holiday plans still underway and ongoing, many people would be spending every second of their time trying to live out their holidays to the fullest. But, there is no better way to end the holidays than to reunite with your fellow Kent Ridgeans, all deck out in blue and equipped with drums and flags and vocals, and flood the venue to support our takraw team in their IHG matches. With our opening match against our adversary, Sheares Hall, nothing can get more important than this. As the match was held in Sheares, it was all the more crucial for us to make the venue our homeground. And as always, KR never disappoints our fellow brothers and sisters. Filling up the entire one side of the MPSH, the thunderous cheering of "K..K..K..KRRRR" rocked the venue and silenced the opponents in orange. The KR flag was held aloft and it flew so majestically in the air. And the easily recognisable KR drum beat probably did its damage and intimidated our orange opponents. Such was the strong support and common belief in every Kent Ridgeans, that with emotions running high and voices being lost, the orange opponents had to resort to their last tactic: taunting. Being the ever-so-friendly hall with sportsmanship, their taunting fell on deaf ears. Our KR takraw players played their best, put in their all, and came out champions in everyone's eyes, irregardless of the results. Because we dream big. This kind of triump is something that you can only get in KR. The kind of support KR displayed was so immense, we rocked the entire MPSH, that even an orange placed on the roof of the venue will tumble and fall. Takraw whoosh!

Both the tennis guys and girls teams had only one goal in mind - champions, or nothing. Playing their hearts out and sweating their guts out during the preliminaries, both teams managed to enter the semi-finals. Our guys team was hot favourite to clinch the championship, and our girls team was the dark horse. Without doubt, KR once again displayed why we are a hall not to be messed with. Decked in the feared blue, and armed with drums and flags, KR cheered and provided motivation for our tennis players. The semis became more of like a routine practice match thereafter. Hardly breaking out a sweat, both teams strolled their way to victories and hence a place in the finals. Our guys team was to face strong contender, Eusoff Hall, and our girls team was to face defending champion, King Edward VII Hall. Despite the finals being held midweek of the first week of school, Kent Ridgeans dropped their pens, switched off their laptops, tore their notes, and made our way down to SRC. We gave both Eusoff and KE7 a lesson on how to cheer and support. I guess we successfully taught them that when drawn against KR as opponents, it was never going to be easy, because it would mean playing against not just the teams, but the entire KR. Credit to Eusoff for putting up a hard fight, but our guys team proved to be a much stronger team of blue warriors, and ultimately champions! KE7 showed why they were the defending champions. With the match tied at 2-2, it was down to the deciding tie which lasted for hours. Where else can you find people staying with their own team up till 2am cheering and supporting? There is only one place and the answer is obvious. Some have 8am class the next day, some have unfinished work to be completed, some have meetings and other commitments to fulfill, but none of these are more important than staying behind, and witnessing an unbelievable comeback. Our girls team, spurred on by KR, emerged as eventual champions! It was times like this that differentiates us from the others. Double gold, two champion teams, and top of the table standings. What a way to kick off the semester.

These are the times when we Kent Ridgeans share our jubilation, celebrate our triumps, and get euphoric together as one. To quote our KR Family Song:

"Together we have laughter, together we share tears. Cause you're my brother, and you're my sister, and we are family."

Seek, Strive, Excel!

valmond-
HPB 09/10


p.s: (the above post was the author's own personal views, and was in no way vetted by anyone.)

Although long-awaited but definitely exceeding expectations, kudos to the designer of this handsome fresh new layout of our blog!!! (note: the verb 'handsome' is to describe the blog layout)

EUCAN-defintely-CALLHIM BRA :)



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Having been 3rd in standing for the past few years, Kent Ridge Hall is never more eager to rise up the podium. IHG 2010 is THE year for us to own the fields and courts and rule the track and road. Even though we do not carry the title of a Sports hall we have equivalent talents and individuals that match up to our competitors when we don the blue as a team. Together Everyone Achieves More. If you think that IHG is only a season for people with sports in their blood, think again, or at least for this different case scenario in KR. Ready as the sportsmen are, Kent Ridge Hall comes in support from every other area, committees and down to the voices of each valued blueblood-ed resident.

Honour - The Way of a Warrior
is this season's tagline for KR. Brilliant work by the Sports Management Unit (SMU). KR's SMU has definitely done a good job in publicity and also creating the competitive and supportive spirit in KR.

Welfare for the blue warriors has never been compromised with all the isotonic replenishments and vitamin E available for them. Not forgetting to add the thoughtfulness of packet food and even a VAN transport to and fro the battleground. Support comms and supporters are welcome to take the van too. As such, no worries with being late or having to squeeze on the ISB.

SMU also pulled together the support of various comms in KR to deliver the best for this season. Thanks to the help of HDCA for the very nice decorations put up around hall, Photo comm for capturing the photos of action, Video comm for recording these actions, Reporters for putting down in words the whole game duration, Safety comm for being there to provide first aid. Support in voice and encouragement from the JCRC, Block Comm and residents are also very much appreciated. Also a job well done to Info Tech comm for the IHG portal that connects the residents and houses the latest updates. Do stay tune to http://www.kentridge.nus.edu.sg/ihg/ to learn about who's in and who's out as well as browse through the gallery for your favourite KR warrior in action!

Immediate updates on standings in the lobby


In collaboration with KR's 30th Annivarsary and Alumni Comm, SMU has put up a display gallery of photos of our long history of IHG seasons. KR indeed has a strong bond with our Alumnus.


The IHG message box! Pen your support for our warriours!


Know your captains


This is my second season of IHG since my entry into KR. And i'm never more ready to take on the other halls. My first experience was great as a rookie, I fought till the end even though I admit to having the thought of quitting halfway. I played in the first team for all my sports and am proud to announce team Road Race girls came in 1st! My team Track girls for 2nd, and Basketball and Netball for 3rd :) The results were okay but only satisfying, we are hungry for more.. Prepare to be amazed as we storm the front, Kent Ridgeans are not to be meddled with...

Inter-Hall Games 2010
Kent Ridge Hall

Awake the warrior in you,
HONOUR - THE WAY OF A WARRIOR



,melk

To me, college without Kent Ridge would be like a much more expensive high school education with a lot more travelling to be done.

I made a whole bunch of great friends here and thoroughly enjoyed freedom and independence. It’s been real great, yes.

With every step of the way, there was little difficulty easing into the unfamiliar university environment. People were always around to make sure I was ok, that I’d fit in naturally like a missing piece of the jigsaw, that everything suited me to the tee. And the closest group of people I have in KR is my neighbours :) It feels really awesome whenever I return to my room and the doors beside mine are all open, neighbours coming out just to say “Hi, how’s your day?”. And somehow in the middle of many nights, they just comfortably, conveniently plonk themselves on my bed for absolutely no reason, yet it always ends with nice cosy conversations. We’ll go out for jogs together at 9pm. Post-its overflowing with encouragements stuck everywhere. Sharing a supper meal to make sure we don’t actually consume too much unneeded calories. Squeezing into a single room so that we can eat our order-in lunches together on a rainy afternoon. Celebrate birthdays. Collect laundry together.

My neighbours are the people who woke me up at 8:20am when I slammed my alarm on a morning I had a 9am examination. They are the ones who bought me liang-cha and offered all sorts of throat-soothing-edibles when I had a cough. And for who they are, I love them. ♥

The C-herubs – they keep me safe and they keep me sane.



JY

"Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art... It has no survival value; rather it is one of those things that give value to survival. " -C.S.Lewis

Alright, i'm not here to write an academic text nor am I here to start a rhetorical debate about the postulation on this quotation. More importantly, my life and time in KR can be encapsulated into one that has been nothing short of LEGENDARY-NESS.

For a guy fresh out of national service, one would often dread the times of booking into camp by 2359hrs on a sunday night. Naturally, when it dawned upon me that I too would have to "book-in" to hall on a Sunday night so as to avoid the retardedly long rush hour jams the next morning, I started to question myself if I wanted such a lifestyle. Spending months of griping how short a time I could spend at home while in army and yet now I was seemingly falling back into the same vicious cycle that I wanted to avoid. Ironic. isn't it?

My trepidations and doubts were soon marred by the wonderful friends and neighbours that I have had the honour to meet. I would be greeted by warm smiles, calls for supper, late night chats or even a nice cosy bed with a warm glass of milk by my bedside. (Alright, I admit the last one is rubbish.... but since i'm writing a post in december, I have a sudden craving for a glass of milk...xmas is so close) These are just one of the many things that KR can offer. Or rather. What we can offer. The closeness of your neighbours in hall just brings a warm fuzzy feeling that you'd often reminicise about.

In the coming months ahead, I'm pretty sure we'd soon be back once again in the cycle that the Singapore education system has conditioned us for. A system of meritocracy in which our results are the yardstick of our worth. A system that awards a bigger piece of the pie to those that has a better mental finnesse. And by the end of the day, weary from the constant influx of knowledge, i'd know i'll always have someplace to look forward to. KR. A place we call home.

-CK

because it made a difference to me, this is a post dedicated to my culture night experience. which happens to envelope around just the dance item, because i wasn't part of the audience. (the vid is too big, so i can't upload it here.)
as someone who never did dance up to this age of 21, i have to say culture night (at least for me) was really one of the memories i won't be relegating for a long time, together with rag. although this post is gonna be short, it's my two cents worth about this voyage.
culture night lasted about a month, with practices once or twice a week. it was fun, learning the choreography together with partner JANE (see this not?!!) and the rest, the snags we hit at difficult steps and the little crappy things in between. come the performance on culture night itself, my second ever after rag, what came together with the familiar stomach butterflies was the knowledge that most of the people watching were not some people from other halls, nor were they some VIPs who don't even know the name of the dancers they were watching. the audience were friends and neighbours and blockmates and whatevermates (so that makes kr), some of whom were even so supportive that they sat right in front to make me look at them throughout the performance. performing in front of everyone was really a new experience; and an opportunity that i'm happy i didn't pass up.
this stint made me see the thing about dance that affects - and that's the energy and enthusiasm in every step. it's probably what makes the people watching the dance feel like dancing too. with zhangfan as choreo, it was a real boomz start on this dance journey - the routine was unique and diverse, and exactly what kept us from repetitive boredom. a pity MJ's Black or White was taken out, cuz it was really fun. like hor fun.
i've never regretted joining dance in kr. NEXT on my list - Dance Camp.
bryan