Think I skipped blogging for so long that I sorta even forgot what my last entry was about...heh..had to look back at the blog to have a quick look. Yep it was some silly joke about the elections.
And speaking of which, I covered the elections at the Serangoon Stadium last Saturday. It was definitely one of the more exciting and fun events I've done so far. Too bad elections don't come only every five years. Oh bother...
I was positioned inside the main area, and I would like to call this the "mosh pit area" (right in front of the stage where I had to push/edge/shove my way amidst the swarm of journalists who were also there); and frankly speaking, it wasn't that tough. I just had to be more careful/alert about the dynamic and vibrant circumstance, coz I must not missed any photo moment. I wasn't just referring to those who won the elections, and went on stage to be cheered upon and receive garlands of flowers. For me, I was more keen to capture the crowd. I mean, sure of coz I took care to take photos of those politicians on stage; but the more interesting shots definitely had to come from those on the ground. Aunties, uncles, children alike cheering like never before. They would probably rather be caught dead than seen waving a flag any other times. And as most would know, photo moments depend on the angle, how fast your camera is, but more importantly, how well you are able to sniff out THE shot. Missed it, and that perfect shot is lost forever. Yeah, I missed lotsa such opportunities. Damn. Stationing in the mosh pit was fun and easy definitely. I certainly had difficulties though - One, I'm short. Two, I'm female. The former means I'm easily overshadowed and crowded out of view. The latter means I'm an easier target to shove out of the way. And have no doubts, coz some of the male reporters are really mean. Thankfully, my experience in covering events (though not that aplenty) put me in good stead, and I managed to stand my ground. *Ahem*
Terence and Wilfred probably had it worse. They had to shoot photos from the outside area; sort of an informal semi-circle formed around the stage and separated from the mosh pit area by barricades (Mosh pit areas are for the cameramen and journalists; apart from the PAP personnels). Imagine them having to jostle with other journalists for that perfect angle as well as the supporters out in full force that night, who were clamouring for that handshake from their "idols". Not easy.
I wished I had gone to the opposition's camp. Cindy told me previous elections, they had actually housed all the various parties at one location, which makes it really an eye-opening experience. The speeches, the chantings, the cheers - all trying to outdo each other, to have the louder cheer, to have the bigger crowd, etc. Sure, the PAP camp's mood at where I was was boisterous too. They were really zealous and enthusiastic; be it in their cheers, singing (of party songs), yellings, waving of party flags, banners...whatever. You can tell they really came prepared (bringing of props and all) and definitely rehearsed. Kudos to their spirits of coz. The speeches of coz, were...as usual. Just some note-worthy moments, like Chan Soo Sen's warm embrace & hot kiss to his wifey...the tears of Sitoh Yu Pin...the emotionally-charged thank-you speeches...& certainly you won't missed the visibly-relieved faces of the PAP team at Aljunied. Truly great stuff.
I only took approximately 500 photos (not alot for a big event like this)...mabbe if I have time to sort them out I would post some up here then. *grin* If only there were more of such adrenaline pumping events. Sigh...boring Spore.
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I'm so restless these days...especially tonite. Not sure why...But it's like, I do feel sleepy now (look at the time now), but I just don't feel like hitting the sack yet. I dunno why oso. Horrendous.
I watched so much TV today, it felt like I had gone on some movie marathon. Strangely, and frustratingly so, most of the movies I watched tonite didn't have a proper ending. Seriously. It's totally infuriating, I tell you. One of the absolute things I can't stand about movies are open-ended endings/no endings. Give me a happily-ever-after ending anytime and I would smile with contentment too, never mind that it's outmoded. Or tear-jerker endings and let me tear along, I would be at ease too. I mean, it just simply is frustrating that you've followed a move through like 2 hours or so, only to find that there's no proper ending. Argh!
Hmm..think I'm a little eccentric tonite. I meant to blog some more, but somehow I just felt like stopping now and that's that. Sigh. Alrite alrite, I'll continue another time....if I do remember about this that is. Heh...
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