about The 1st Annual ATW Awards
If you think I'll be talking about Awards Season 2006, think again!
Just in case anyone shoots me for being a copycat, I admit that I am one... Hahahax... Jo & Hil's awards presentation inspired me to do this. And I just had to do it.
Why?
As all know, I'm an Awards Freak!!!
As a closure to 2005, it's a perfect way to affirm people, which I have not been doing enough.
You would be more interested in this awards ceremony than if I were to talk about my predictions for the Oscars. Admit it.
So, to close 2005, Welcome to the first ever ATW (Addison Thomas Wong) Awards!
***NOTE: There was supposed to be just the top few in each category. But for the fun of it (and because I'm obsessed with the traditional awards system), let's have a winner. Hahax... but don't take it to heart if you're not the winner cause it's just for fun and... You're the top few!
. 2005 ATW AWARDS:
BREAKTHROUGH MALE FRIENDSHIP OF THE YEAR
Winner: Joel Er
Aaron Poon
Mark Tan
Elvin Ho
Aloysius Moy
(Runners-Up are in no particular order)
In just a few months, Joel was promoted from just "Rachel's Brother" to "My Younger Brother". Through the blessings of God, our friendship has blossomed and escalated to a one of the greatest of heights. This young chap has not only broken through barriers and became "someone" in my life, but has become an individual with whom I share one of the most beautiful friendships Ever! Thus, the Breakthrough Award. Here's to you, my bro!
BREAKTHROUGH FEMALE FRIENDSHIP OF THE YEAR
Winner: Yvonne Low
Theresa Yoong
Jacqueline Teo
Michelle Ho
Joyce Ng
Dorothy Tan
Daphne Ng
Too many in this category. It was a really difficult decision because, for me, it was a year of many female friendships blossoming. But Yvonne wins because she is someone whom I've known for way too long not to establish the closeness we have now with. (there's nothing wrong with that sentence, fyi) As said during MPM's day of recollection, she used to be someone I was rather intimidated by. Her stern and serious look, her "queen of England" walk, her quiet composure, the professional and intellectual tone in her speech... and her STARE (the raised eyebrow)! She was a closed book to me. But now, I am so proud to have seen the fun and jovial side of her - the true Yvonne, who's now one of the closest friends I have in Maranatha and in life. To go from closed book to where she stands in my friendship list now, THAT'S a real breakthrough. Congratulations, Yvonne. Love you!
MALE FRIENDSHIP OF THE YEAR
Winner: Joel Er
Dannel George
Ignatius Koh
Aloysius Chia
Eef Van Emmerik
Benedict Long
That's right! It's Joel Again! Just when you thought what I wrote above was all I had to say about the small one, think again. It seems like size really doesn't matter! Hahahax!!! Ah, Joel. It seems like the fun times we share never come to an end (and I hope they never will). We always seem to have something to talk about, something to share, something or someone to make fun of, something to do together and many things to gossip about. Like I had said at the day of recollection, one of the main reasons why the year 2005 was a beautiful and memorable one for me was because of the impeccable friendship I share with you. Wonderful memories... The 3 hour wait beore Harry Potter, the enjoyable experience of treating ourselves to and trying new drinks at Cafe Cartel on comfy couches, the Lady Marmalade dance at Ben Long's party, the long wait to be served at the printing shop to print our Christmas gift for MPM, the long and hearty conversation at the hike at MacRitchie (the one that aloy planned on a weird Friday), planning our prayer session for Prayer Walk together... all the fun-filled times! Thanks for them! So glad to have shared them with you! Love You and congratulations!
FEMALE FRIENDSHIP OF THE YEAR
Winner: Rachel Er and Lynette Chen (TIE)
Joann Chia
Annabel Lee
Jeanette Tan
Lara D'Souza
Pamela Woo
Theresa Yoong
Daisy Khng
Yvonne Low
Somehow, females always seem to fill up most of the spaces in my list of friendships and it is darn difficult to choose. I can nominate many, but it's just so darn difficult to pick a winner. Thus, the tie. hahax... (sorry Joann, a tie between only two ever happens in awards shows and never between three. But you know I love you!)
Rachel, oh Rachel. For the second consecutive time, you've won this award. (ok, this is the first time I've done this... but needless to say, for 2004, you were the biggest winner, winning the awards for FEMALE FRIENDSHIP OF THE YEAR, BREAKTHROUGH FEMALE FRIENDSHIP OF THE YEAR and MOST PROMISING FEMALE FRIENSHIP OF 2005) Most promising friendship for 2005 and rightfully so. I think this year, our friendship has reached a level where we know that we'll be there for each other no matter what, at least I know I will. And I look forward to journeying this year with you, with countless and unexpected obstacles which we already know will come our way. It's through difficult times that closeness is established, they say. We've covered being close through fun times and it has already been a big hit. What can we expect from difficult times we'll be facing together? I gleefully smile at the thought of it.
Lynn! Ahhh... you know I love you. I couldn't live a huge part of my life correctly til today, if it weren't for you! (you know what I'm refering to) And it has been just such a joy arguing with you, joking, sharing, banging, teasing and having serious conversations with you. So many wonderful memories since 2002. You're a gift, Lynn. You are. And a true blessing in my life. I guess I don't express how much I appreciate you enough... at times I even take you for granted. Hopefully this award expresses enough how much you mean to me and make up for times when I wasn't there for you. Sometimes, when I really have a lot to say to someone, amidst all the information, I get stuck. But you know how much you mean to me lah... if not, please call 91070534 and we'll make an appointment to discuss it over tea. Hahahax... Thank you for visitng Addison's blog, congratulations and have a nice day!
PROMISING MALE FRIENDSHIP OF 2006
Winner: Benjamin Goh
Sean Chew
Joachim Lai
Foo Jie Long
Hey ho, Ben! At times, I shudder to think of what a shame it is that we've known each other for a good half a year already(?) and yet we haven't had the opportunity to actually establish a proper friendship. hmmm... Unofficially, I suppose that's one of the resolutions I have for 2006 (darn, I told myself not to have any resoutions... haiz. inevitable.) But anyways, hopefully, opportunities will come for us to actually get around establishing a friendship. yup, yup... okok, I shouldn't say so much. I think I've hurt Sean Chew's feelings enough. hahax... sorry boy! Congratulations, Ben.
PROMISING FEMALE FRIENDSHIP OF 2006
Winner: Amanda Lek
Melanie Leong (I hope it's correct spelling and surname)
Geraldine Teo
Cheryl Mah
Jillian Ann Pakiam
Amanda! The sweet one... thanks for all the lovely and warm wishes you always seem to make the effort to express. I have been a bad bad boy, in terms of making the effort to get to know you. But I will make the effort to change that this year... That's my promise to you! But thanks for making the effort before I did. You're wonderful... and a Brilliant Sales Person, from what I've seen with the sales of the Pope John Paul II books. I look forward to a wonderful year with ya! Take Care and Congratulations!
MISSED PEOPLE OF THE YEAR (which I must not miss again)
Joel Nicholas Chua
Matthew Ryan Heng
Geraldine Ngui
Daphne Ng
ROLE MODEL OF THE YEAR: Hilary Isaac Hoe (One word. Impeccable.)
CLIQUE OF THE YEAR: Bim, Him, Bo!!! (aka Joann Chia, Addison Wong & Annabel lee!)
CRUSH OF THE YEAR: That Special Person from "about A Crazy Little Thing Called Love"
LESSON OF THE YEAR: I have a small mouth
MOMENT OF THE YEAR
Winner: JAE posting results... Mass Communication!
When I first laid eyes on That Special Person from "about A Crazy Little Thing Called Love"
My First Kiss (but I was 3/4 drunk. that's why this didn't win)
Getting surprised in Ben Long's room on my 17th Birthday
Receiving my 1st paycheck in my life
EVENT OF THE YEAR
Winner: the tenth annual dinner and dance
Advent Prayer Walk 2005
Creation of my Blog
Shopping Marathon on my 17th Birthday
Watching the Oscars in Cineleisure Cinema
Learnt Loads and the Dance Rocked!
OBSTACLE OF THE YEAR
Winner: Balancing Family with Church and School
Tolerating being overworked & underpaid, and unreasonable customers at Thai Express
Advent Prayer Walk 2005
Integrated Project for Apple Inc.
the tenth annual dinner and dance
OBSESSION OF THE YEAR
Winner: Mahjong!!!!
My MP3 Player
Visiting the Ngee Ann Polytechnic Library
Chocolates and Flowers
E! Entertainment Channel
ACHIEVEMENT OF THE YEAR
Winner: Hitting the Jackpot with predictions in America's Next Top Model and American Idol
Planning Benedict Long's 21st Birthday Party
1st Paycheck in my life
Tremendous Improvement with Photoshop skills
the tenth annual dinner and dance
REGRET OF THE YEAR: "Missing In Action (MIA)" from MPM for the whole of June cause of school.
HABIT OF THE YEAR: Being Late.
ADDISON THOMAS' LONGTIME FRIENDSHIP AWARD (equivalent to an Honorary Award)
Winner: Dannel William George
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"The perfect friend I could never ever replace", in every sense of the phrase!
For all those times you stood by me,
For all the truth that you made me see
For all the joy you brought to my life
For all the wrong that you made right
For every dream you made come true
For all the love I found in you
I'll be forever thankful, Dannel
You're the one who held me up
Never let me fall
You're the one who saw me through it all
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You were always there for me
The tender wind that carried me
A light in the dark shining your love into my life
You've been my inspiration
Through the lies you were the truth
My world is a better place because of you
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I'm everything I am
Because you loved me
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THE END
To all winners and nominees, Congratulations! Biggest winner for the night, Joel Er! Congratulations!. Love ya! Til next year, then!
Thank You for joining us for the 1st ever ATW Awards!