1st Countdown at The Heartlands

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This year marks the 1st year that I have ushered in the heartlands. I had wanted to try out how it was like celebrating at the heartlands and had wanted to avoid the crowds at Vivo City & Marina Bay, after an experience last year.

I decided to purchase the ticket from my Resident’s Committee, which was priced at $2, and there are snacks, drinks, goodie bags & a chance to win a lucky draw. It is definitely more worthwhile than jostling with the crowd and sweating it out.

The countdown was held at the Jalan Kayu Community Hall, which is about a 10 minute walk from my house. I was asked to help by the CC manager with the Games stall, as a result, I was at the venue at about 8pm.

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The good thing about the hall is it is pretty spacious and air-conditioned. I could usher in the new year 2012 in the comforts of being in an air conditioned hall.

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The booth I was manning with fellow RC member Mr Ang.

The queue for this game was surprisingly long. We had to make some changes to the rules of the game, in order to ensure that everyone gets a chance to play and get to enjoy.

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A photo with Bugs Bunny for the memories =)

On this note, I would like to wish my blog readers and friends a Happy New Year. May good tidings be with you in this coming New Year. =)

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