Friday, May 23, 2008
Absolutely Fabulous
On 22 May 2008, we had our Fabulous Forties party to celebrate the 40th issue of Choices. It was a night of fun, games, yummy food, excitable lucky draw participants and fantastic goodie bags for everyone.
Held at Singapore’s only flair bar, Thumper at Goodwood Park Hotel, we were overwhelmed by the number of guests who turned up – 373 to be exact. Who turned up? Advertisers, sponsors, subscribers and readers. The two-and-a half hour party entertained guests with the yummy food, free flow housepour and beer, easy listening lounge music and also two sets of PlayStation®. A question-and-answer session and a lucky draw were held, and several lucky guests walked away with attractive prizes.
“We’ve always focused on providing up-to-date and interesting news on education, career and lifestyle. Whether it’s a new course, the opening of a new school, current job trends, employee prospects or even the latest fashion tip bits, we’ve got it in Choices,” said Perry Singh, newly-minted publisher of Choices, in his opening speech at the party.
Since its inception in 2004, Choices has brought aspiring students and young working adults the latest news and information on the education and career landscape in Singapore. Now under new management – publishing company Azer Pte Ltd – Choices aims to continue being a one-stop interesting and informative read, placing greater editorial focus on education and career information. The new and improved Choices will offer articles on brand new upgrading courses, diploma and degree programmes, as well as the career tips and advice on the most sought-after jobs in booming industries.
“It’s great that Choices is now a monthly magazine, I can now look forward to reading it more often,” said Cheryl Hoon, an avid reader of Choices, who attended the party with her friend Yeh Wei Xuan, also a reader of the magazine.
We’d also like to take this opportunity to give a big shout out and thanks to all our sponsors who helped make the party even more fabulous. A big kudos goes out to: Ashleigh & Burnwood and Infinity Fragrance & Gift, Cristalle21 and Cristalle de Paris, Coppertone, I Nuovi Professional, J.CO Donuts & Coffee, Laneíge, L’Oréal Vichy, Meiji, Rustic Nirvana, Sally Hansen, SanDisk, San Street, Schwan-Stabilo, Sonic Gear Lab, Sony Computer Entertainment Hong Kong, The School of Make Up, The Ling Boutique, Thumper and Universal Music.
Of course, not forgetting those who turned up – thanks for taking the time out of your busy schedules to celebrate with us. Sorry we couldn’t accommodate everyone who turned up; we didn’t want to risk overcrowding. We promise to cater to a bigger crowd for our next party, and bring you even more fabulous goodies and prizes. Here’s looking forward to many more successful years for Choices!
