Drive Safe With The Stars at ComfortDelGro Driving Centre

My TGIF began with a starstruck night where we get close-up encounter with the local celebrities at ComfortDelGro Driving Centre located at Ubi.

ComfortDelGro Driving Centre held their media showcase of "Drive Safe With The Stars" where renowned local celebrities will put their driving skills to test using the newly developed revolutionary visual-based management software, Driver Development Tool, which collects driver’s performance data via a series of cameras and advanced sensors.

We had a group photo taken before we headed down for a car ride with the stars. Thanks CK for sending us the photo.

From left to right: Kok Weile, Constance Song, me, Jian Ruyi, Li Nanxing, Kenny, Julie Tan, CK, Jon, GF.

There is no need for me to introduce local celebrities - Li Nanxing, Constance Song and Julie Tan. But for Weile and Ruyi, they are the next rising stars who are currently signed under LNX Global, managed by our ah ge, Li Nanxing.

Without further ado, we proceeded to the car ride next where the Driver Development Tool was put to test.

Jon and I was assigned to Constance's car. During the ride, the instructor explained to us how the Driver Development Tool works.

ComfortDelGro Driving Centre has introduced Drive Safe Course (half day) which uses the Driver Development Tool, a unique visual - based management software that comes with a portable in - vehicle logging system, cameras and advanced sensors to collect performance data during a training session. 

The instructor was analysing the data in his laptop screen which displayed the vehicle handling, road cornering and traffic navigation skills of a driver, detailed in graph s and then profiled into retrievable data. 

The entire training session is captured on video to heighten learning retention. Drivers can watch their mistakes on playback immediately after a session and take steps to correct mistakes such as sudden accelerating and braking , improper hand position on steering wheel, insufficient scanning of the environment, tailgating as well as failure to check blind spots or signal correctly.

Sitting at the back and relax during this 10 minutes ride, we felt safe with Constance's driving skill though she told us that she just got her license recently. 

We went back to the room and mingled with my friends as well as ah ge, Li Nanxing.

Ah ge is very friendly in person, he came over to join us for an interactive talk, making us hyped up.

Finally my partner has arrived. As Linda has not taken the ride yet, I accompanied her for another round of ride. This time round, we were assigned to Ruyi's car.

Ruyi got his driving license one year ago and he was already quite steady in his driving. Driver Development Tool made use of technology to help us become safer drivers and riders. 

We also had small talk with Ruyi where we found out that he just came back from his filming in China. 

We went back to the room for the analysis of Driver Development Tool, starting off with the result of ah ge, Li Nanxing.

Ah ge has also shared with us that he picked up 2B Bike Riding Course enrolled with ComfortDelGro Driving Centre’s last year and has obtained Class 2B Licence this year. He added that the instructor was very experienced and patient. He will be able to ride a bike should future acting roles require it.

The report projected three key areas of analysis including vehicle handling, road awareness and traffic navigation. Instructors can provide constructive and meticulous feedback based on the result to drivers and riders immediately after every driving session. 

The software detected drifting of the vehicle when cornering, the advice given is to reduce speed before entering a bend and do not turn the steering wheel forcefully.

Next was Julie Tan, who scored pretty high for all the components.

Julie is currently enrolled in a Class 2B Course. She shared that it is not easy learning to ride a bike, but the ComfortDelGro Driving Centre instructor has been very patient with her. 

Julie also stressed the importance of Drive Safe Course after she experienced a horrifying car crash in Italy just weeks ago. It dawned upon her to not take road safety for granted and the Drive Safe Course serves to remind her so.

Last but not least was Weile.

He was very confident about his driving skill but the result showed otherwise. His score was the lowest among the 3 of them. 

Here's when the customised Driver Development Tool comes in handy, it helped Weile to assess his driving skills and improve the way he drives. 

A group photo of the stars after the presentation. 

The stars together with the management and instructors of ComfortDelGro Driving Centre.

Both the Drive Safe and Ride Safe Courses are open to all for registration. From now to 31 December 2019, both courses are available at promotional prices inclusive of GST:

1. Drive Safe Course - $214 

2. Ride Safe Course - three levels with fees stating from $53.50 

A solo photo with Li Nanxing. It was really nice to see such a friendly ah ge. Hope to see you again in another event.

With Julie, it has been awhile since I last seen her. She still look beautiful as ever.

A group photo with my girls, so happy to see them again. Events become fun with them around.

For more information about the courses, please visit www.cdc.com.sg

ComfortDelGro Driving Centre

205 Ubi Avenue 4, Singapore 408805

Operating hours: Monday to Friday from 9am - 7pm, Saturday and Sunday from 8:30am - 12:30pm  

Granny's 80th Birthday at Golden Spoon Seafood Restaurant

This year is Granny's 80th birthday. We were so happy that she was able to attend this birthday celebration and she is recovering well since her discharge from hospital last week. This year celebration was held at Golden Spoon Seafood Restaurant, a place that we are trying for the first time. 

I made my own way to the restaurant right after I finished Skechers Friendship Walk 2019. I reached the restaurant as nearly 7.30pm because there was road block at Chinatown due to lantern festival light up and I have to go by another route to the venue.

By the time I reached, they were already having the second dish. Thankfully my family have saved the food for me.

The third dish was Bee Hoon, something filling for us.

Next was Fish Maw Soup. 

My favourite Salted Egg Prawn. The crunchy prawns coated with salted egg yolk were fried till golden brown, the dish has win the heart of mine.

Steamed Fish in HK Style.

I liked that the meat of the fish was sweet and tender, the down side was that it has many fine bones, so must be careful when consumed.

More dishes were added to our table - Broccoli with Mushroom, Coffee Pork Rib and Chilli Crab with Mantou. We were already full after we finished these lot of food.

Bro has a very stunned looking face after the waiter served another plate of Black Pepper Crab to our table. We took a little break and walked around to chit chat and digest the food before coming back for this black pepper crab.

The VIP aka the elder's table. 

Little Xin Ru helping to clean the chair with her wet tissue. She must be a greater helper at home too.

The last dish was Teochew O-ni Gingko Nut which wasn't something I fancy. I'm not a fan of O-ni.

Vivien sis has ordered this 2 tier agar agar birthday jelly cake specially for granny. The jelly looked too cute to be eaten. This birthday cake is suitable for the elderly who doesn't like the traditional sweet dessert cake.

Happy birthday, Granny. 

May you stay strong and healthy, and many more years to come.

You might be wondering why my post title indicated 80th birthday but the candles indicated 81th instead.That is because 81th is granny's chinese age.

Four generation celebrating granny's birthday together. More and more kiddos joining our big family.

Amber and Aiden looking so fascinated with granny cutting the cake.

May all your wishes come true.

Here's how the agar agar jelly cake looked on the inside. 

Family dinner has always been a sumptuous one, this one is not an exception. We enjoyed having good food and gather over a meal. I supposed the next gathering will be Chinese New Year, see you guys till then.