SAYANG
Jangan marah, sayang
Jangan hampa
Jangan sedih, sayang
Jangan berduka
Kita bebas berlari ke hujung dunia
Tanganku sedia menunggu masa
Dunia ini, sayang
Penuh cabaran
Hati orang, sayang
Pandai berdendam
Kita bebas berterbang ke hujung angkasa
Bulan bintang menunggu kedatangan kita
Ayuh sayang
Ayuh sayang
Mari kejar kebenaran.
Cinta ini, sayang
Bukan biasa
Mulut ini, sayang
Takkan berdusta
Kita bebas berenang ke hujung lautan
Ombak-ombak tak kenal makna kekejaman
Ayuh sayang
Ayuh sayang
Mari kejar kebenaran
Berlari, berlari bersama
Menyanyi, menari bersama
Cinta ini, sayang
Bukan biasa
Ayuh sayang,
Demi cinta.
(Note from Mia: I have tried my best to capture and conserve the essence of this song in the English translation of it. The word 'sayang' is a Malay term of affection, which generally means 'darling' or 'my love'. It can also mean 'love' in general. In this case, I feel that 'my love' applies best to this song.)
Don't be angry, sayang
Don't be discouraged
Don't be sad, sayang
Don't grieve
We are free to run to the ends of the Earth
My hand is ready and waiting for that time
This world, sayang
is full of challenges
People's hearts, sayang
can be spiteful
We are free to fly to the ends of the universe
The moon and the stars are waiting for us to come
Come, sayang
Come, sayang
Let's search for Truth.
This love, sayang
is extraordinary
This mouth, sayang
will not lie
We are free to swim to the ends of the seas
Waves do not know the meaning of cruelty
Come, sayang
Come, sayang
Let's search for Truth
Running, running together
Dancing, singing together.
This love, sayang
is extraordinary
Come, sayang
for Love.
Thursday, July 03, 2008
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Baby Claire's Gawai Weekend pics!
Vedi Veni Vinci!!!
She came...
She saw...
She conquered our hearts...
No one could resist her innocent charms..
She's so adorable!!!
Friday, May 16, 2008
The day I donned a nighted colour...
At 0415 on 1st May 2008, Chang Foong Chow, passed away after slipping into a coma during her dylasis treatment. She was 72. She was my Godmother.
She was a beautiful woman who loved me. True, there was a language barrier, but I could feel her love through her actions. I was always special to her, being her Godson. I would always receive that special "ang pow" and have the best food put on plate at the dinner table. She always exuded warmth and I felt a great responsibility and a sense of duty towards her.
She lived a humble life, and until the day she died, my Godfather was still a bus driver desperately trying to support her treatment. My only regret is I could never contribute to it. They lived in a shack. Their water was pumped out of a well. The toilet was a stall located outside the house in the enclosure where the chickens were kept. But still my Godparents are one of the most loving couples I have ever met. They loved each other, and they were warm people. What more can I say? I am lucky to have them as my Godparents.
I am honoured to have had the liberty to wear all black and be considered a kin. Not many people knew who I was and they were suprised to see a third person in all black (aside from my 2 cousins). I guess they figured I was the Godson. The 3 of us would lead all the prayer sessions and the rituals lasted late into the night. But I am glad I was there to fulfill my duties as a Godson. I suppose I do love her. I just hope that she knew that.
She was a beautiful woman who loved me. True, there was a language barrier, but I could feel her love through her actions. I was always special to her, being her Godson. I would always receive that special "ang pow" and have the best food put on plate at the dinner table. She always exuded warmth and I felt a great responsibility and a sense of duty towards her.
She lived a humble life, and until the day she died, my Godfather was still a bus driver desperately trying to support her treatment. My only regret is I could never contribute to it. They lived in a shack. Their water was pumped out of a well. The toilet was a stall located outside the house in the enclosure where the chickens were kept. But still my Godparents are one of the most loving couples I have ever met. They loved each other, and they were warm people. What more can I say? I am lucky to have them as my Godparents.
I am honoured to have had the liberty to wear all black and be considered a kin. Not many people knew who I was and they were suprised to see a third person in all black (aside from my 2 cousins). I guess they figured I was the Godson. The 3 of us would lead all the prayer sessions and the rituals lasted late into the night. But I am glad I was there to fulfill my duties as a Godson. I suppose I do love her. I just hope that she knew that.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Time - Billy Porter
What is time?
Is it the autumn leaves that change?
Or the snow that floats from the sky
What is Time?
Is it the air we breathe?
Or the wings that teach
The new born bird to fly
Who can tell?
I don’t know
Will we change?
Will we grow?
What is time?
Is it eternity
In heaven
Or just a hope for peace on earth
Where’s the time
Gone in a blink of an eye
But with every blink
a birth
We live
We learn
We love
In time
We give
We yearn
We grow
In time
Time for change
Its time to care
It’s not too late
Don’t despair
Reach inside your heart
To find the joy and love
To share with all mankind
For all we know
All we have
Is time
Is it the autumn leaves that change?
Or the snow that floats from the sky
What is Time?
Is it the air we breathe?
Or the wings that teach
The new born bird to fly
Who can tell?
I don’t know
Will we change?
Will we grow?
What is time?
Is it eternity
In heaven
Or just a hope for peace on earth
Where’s the time
Gone in a blink of an eye
But with every blink
a birth
We live
We learn
We love
In time
We give
We yearn
We grow
In time
Time for change
Its time to care
It’s not too late
Don’t despair
Reach inside your heart
To find the joy and love
To share with all mankind
For all we know
All we have
Is time
Saturday, May 03, 2008
The little Countess
Presenting.. my little God daughter.. Claire Su-anne T.
Precious! Precious! Precious!
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Everything - Michael Buble
You're a falling star, You're the get away car.
You're the line in the sand when I go too far.
You're the swimming pool, on an August day.
And you're the perfect thing to say.
And you play it coy, but it's kinda cute.
Ah, When you smile at me you know exactly what you do.
Baby don't pretend, that you don't know it's true.
Cause you can see it when I look at you.
[Chorus:]
And in this crazy life, and through these crazy times
It's you, it's you, You make me sing.
You're every line, you're every word, you're everything.
You're a carousel, you're a wishing well,
And you light me up, when you ring my bell.
You're a mystery, you're from outer space,
You're every minute of my everyday.
And I can't believe, uh that I'm your man,
And I get to kiss you baby just because I can.
Whatever comes our way, ah we'll see it through,
And you know that's what our love can do.
[Chorus:]
And in this crazy life, and through these crazy times
It's you, it's you, You make me sing
You're every line, you're every word, you're everything.
So, La, La, La, La, La, La, La
So, La, La, La, La, La, La, La
[Chorus:]
And in this crazy life, and through these crazy times
It's you, it's you, You make me sing.
You're every line, you're every word, you're everything.
You're every song, and I sing along.
'Cause you're my everything.
Yeah, yeah
So, La, La, La, La, La, La, La
So, La, La, La, La, La, La, La, La, La, La, La
You're the line in the sand when I go too far.
You're the swimming pool, on an August day.
And you're the perfect thing to say.
And you play it coy, but it's kinda cute.
Ah, When you smile at me you know exactly what you do.
Baby don't pretend, that you don't know it's true.
Cause you can see it when I look at you.
[Chorus:]
And in this crazy life, and through these crazy times
It's you, it's you, You make me sing.
You're every line, you're every word, you're everything.
You're a carousel, you're a wishing well,
And you light me up, when you ring my bell.
You're a mystery, you're from outer space,
You're every minute of my everyday.
And I can't believe, uh that I'm your man,
And I get to kiss you baby just because I can.
Whatever comes our way, ah we'll see it through,
And you know that's what our love can do.
[Chorus:]
And in this crazy life, and through these crazy times
It's you, it's you, You make me sing
You're every line, you're every word, you're everything.
So, La, La, La, La, La, La, La
So, La, La, La, La, La, La, La
[Chorus:]
And in this crazy life, and through these crazy times
It's you, it's you, You make me sing.
You're every line, you're every word, you're everything.
You're every song, and I sing along.
'Cause you're my everything.
Yeah, yeah
So, La, La, La, La, La, La, La
So, La, La, La, La, La, La, La, La, La, La, La
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Color quiz
Your Existing Situation
Hopes to obtain an improved position and greater prestige, so that he can procure for himself more of the things he has had to do without.
Your Stress Sources
Wants to overcome a feeling of emptiness and to bridge the gap which he feels separates himself from others. Anxious to experience life in all its aspects, to explore all its possibilities, and to live it to the fullest. He therefore resents any restriction or limitation being imposed on him and insists on being free and unhampered.
Your Restrained Characteristics
Egocentric and therefore quick to take offense. Able to achieve satisfaction through sexual activity but tends to hold aloof emotionally.
Your Desired Objective
Strives for a life rich in activity and experience, and for a close bond offering sexual and emotional fulfillment.
Your Actual Problem
Fights against restriction or limitation, and insists on developing freely as a result of his own efforts.
Your Actual Problem #2
The fear that he might be prevented from achieving the things he wants leads him to play his part with an urgent and hectic intensity.
Hopes to obtain an improved position and greater prestige, so that he can procure for himself more of the things he has had to do without.
Your Stress Sources
Wants to overcome a feeling of emptiness and to bridge the gap which he feels separates himself from others. Anxious to experience life in all its aspects, to explore all its possibilities, and to live it to the fullest. He therefore resents any restriction or limitation being imposed on him and insists on being free and unhampered.
Your Restrained Characteristics
Egocentric and therefore quick to take offense. Able to achieve satisfaction through sexual activity but tends to hold aloof emotionally.
Your Desired Objective
Strives for a life rich in activity and experience, and for a close bond offering sexual and emotional fulfillment.
Your Actual Problem
Fights against restriction or limitation, and insists on developing freely as a result of his own efforts.
Your Actual Problem #2
The fear that he might be prevented from achieving the things he wants leads him to play his part with an urgent and hectic intensity.
Monday, January 14, 2008
Farewell 2007, HelloOo 2008
Lets see... I start the new year with my car in the workshop, my grandmother's not too well, I start the year with a broken heart... my Unimate passed away.. hhhmmm... it just isnt a good start.. so will it get better? I have to wonder.
Will I ever find love again? You know... just the right one... and WHEN WILL I GET MY CAR BACK?! URGHZ!! It's like I'm paralyzed when I'm without my car... It is so not funny. Sigh... the only things that keep me going nowadays is dance (which sometimes can be rather tiring), shopping (which I cant afford to do since I've bought 3 pairs of shoes, 5 shirts, a t shirt, 3 pieces of Ck Underwear, a Seiko watch for my dad's birthday, a return flight ticket to my unborn God daughter's 1month bday, and a humidifier) and maybe hanging out with friends (which I cant do as well since I am car-less!!!)
Well.. I've just got to 'hang in there' eh? sigh.. Welcome two thousand ate...
Will I ever find love again? You know... just the right one... and WHEN WILL I GET MY CAR BACK?! URGHZ!! It's like I'm paralyzed when I'm without my car... It is so not funny. Sigh... the only things that keep me going nowadays is dance (which sometimes can be rather tiring), shopping (which I cant afford to do since I've bought 3 pairs of shoes, 5 shirts, a t shirt, 3 pieces of Ck Underwear, a Seiko watch for my dad's birthday, a return flight ticket to my unborn God daughter's 1month bday, and a humidifier) and maybe hanging out with friends (which I cant do as well since I am car-less!!!)
Well.. I've just got to 'hang in there' eh? sigh.. Welcome two thousand ate...
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
A friend passed away at 6.00am on Sunday... well... tbh, I didnt really know her well. She was a Unimate and we had shared several modules. She was my age, and it is a rather great loss that she was run over by a car. She was just at the wrong place at the wrong time... in the wrong place and time for the driver to accelerate, attempting to overtake another car at a corner, hit her, and speed off. However, I heard the driver turned herself in subsequently.
I was really shocked when I received the news. She was one who was always so full of energy and life.. she really partied and had a good time. She had an aura and charm that attracted most guys.. she really was one of the babes of my year... tall, slim.. pretty... beautiful even.
Some of you might be wondering why I'm writing about someone I'm not even close to... I dont know.. I just felt the need to blog about this. There have been too many bad things happening in my life recently, and I guess this serves as a reminder that I'm still alive. Still able to do the things I want, whereas she is gone.
When I visited her family, I could not help but feel their loss. They're only left with a son, and their daughter's life was wrenched away by an impatient driver. She looked at peace, but you could tell the accident was horrible. The embalming wasnt done properly and there was still blood trickling from her lips. You could see the abrasions she sustained.. on her nose.. lips... forehead... Her hair was shaved off because there was a hole in her head.. you could see the band to cover the hole underneath the fake hair...
What a shitty thing to happen to anyone at all... It's also really ironic that she used the tagline "Easy Come, Easy Go" in a profile... a point to really ponder on, dont you think?
I pray she rests in peace and my deepest and sincerest condolences to her family at such a dark hour..
I was really shocked when I received the news. She was one who was always so full of energy and life.. she really partied and had a good time. She had an aura and charm that attracted most guys.. she really was one of the babes of my year... tall, slim.. pretty... beautiful even.
Some of you might be wondering why I'm writing about someone I'm not even close to... I dont know.. I just felt the need to blog about this. There have been too many bad things happening in my life recently, and I guess this serves as a reminder that I'm still alive. Still able to do the things I want, whereas she is gone.
When I visited her family, I could not help but feel their loss. They're only left with a son, and their daughter's life was wrenched away by an impatient driver. She looked at peace, but you could tell the accident was horrible. The embalming wasnt done properly and there was still blood trickling from her lips. You could see the abrasions she sustained.. on her nose.. lips... forehead... Her hair was shaved off because there was a hole in her head.. you could see the band to cover the hole underneath the fake hair...
What a shitty thing to happen to anyone at all... It's also really ironic that she used the tagline "Easy Come, Easy Go" in a profile... a point to really ponder on, dont you think?
I pray she rests in peace and my deepest and sincerest condolences to her family at such a dark hour..
Friday, December 21, 2007
I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston
If I should stay,
I would only be in your way.
So I'll go, but I know
I'll think of you ev'ry step of the way.
And I will always love you.
I will always love you.
You, my darling you. Hmm.
Bittersweet memories
that is all I'm taking with me.
So, goodbye. Please, don't cry.
We both know I'm not what you, you need.
And I will always love you.
I will always love you.
(Instrumental solo)
I hope life treats you kind
And I hope you have all you've dreamed of.
And I wish to you, joy and happiness.
But above all this, I wish you love.
And I will always love you.
I will always love you.
I will always love you.
I will always love you.
I will always love you.
I, I will always love you.
You, darling, I love you.
Ooh, I'll always, I'll always love you.
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Love always,
Boo
I would only be in your way.
So I'll go, but I know
I'll think of you ev'ry step of the way.
And I will always love you.
I will always love you.
You, my darling you. Hmm.
Bittersweet memories
that is all I'm taking with me.
So, goodbye. Please, don't cry.
We both know I'm not what you, you need.
And I will always love you.
I will always love you.
(Instrumental solo)
I hope life treats you kind
And I hope you have all you've dreamed of.
And I wish to you, joy and happiness.
But above all this, I wish you love.
And I will always love you.
I will always love you.
I will always love you.
I will always love you.
I will always love you.
I, I will always love you.
You, darling, I love you.
Ooh, I'll always, I'll always love you.
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Love always,
Boo
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
THE GIFT (Jim Brickman)
Winter snow is falling down
Children laughing all around
Lights are turning on
like a fairy tale come true.
Sitting by the fire we made
You're the answer when i prayed
I would find someone
and baby I found you.
All I want is to hold you forever
All I need is you more every day
You saved my heart
from being broken apart
You gave your love away
and I'm thankful every day
for the gift.
Watching as you softly sleep
What I'd give if I could keep
Just this moment
if only time stood still.
But the colors fade away
And the years will make us grey
But baby in my eyes
You'll still be beautiful.
All I want is to hold you forever
All I need is you more every day
You saved my heart
from being broken apart
You gave your love away
And I'm thankful every day
for the gift.
(instrumental)
All I want is to hold you forever
All I need is you more every day
You saved my heart
from being broken apart
You gave your love away
I can't find the words to say
That I'm thankful every day
for the gift.
Children laughing all around
Lights are turning on
like a fairy tale come true.
Sitting by the fire we made
You're the answer when i prayed
I would find someone
and baby I found you.
All I want is to hold you forever
All I need is you more every day
You saved my heart
from being broken apart
You gave your love away
and I'm thankful every day
for the gift.
Watching as you softly sleep
What I'd give if I could keep
Just this moment
if only time stood still.
But the colors fade away
And the years will make us grey
But baby in my eyes
You'll still be beautiful.
All I want is to hold you forever
All I need is you more every day
You saved my heart
from being broken apart
You gave your love away
And I'm thankful every day
for the gift.
(instrumental)
All I want is to hold you forever
All I need is you more every day
You saved my heart
from being broken apart
You gave your love away
I can't find the words to say
That I'm thankful every day
for the gift.
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
Monday, July 30, 2007
Happy Ending - Mika
This is the way you left me,
I'm not pretending.
No hope, no love, no glory,
No Happy Ending.
This is the way that we love,
Like it's forever.
Then live the rest of our life,
But not together.
Wake up in the morning, stumble on my life
Can't get no love without sacrifice
If anything should happen, I guess I wish you well
A little bit of heaven, but a little bit of hell
This is the hardest story that I've ever told
No hope, or love, or glory
Happy endings gone forever more
I feel as if I feel as if I'm wastin'
And I'm wastin' everyday
This is the way you left me,
I'm not pretending.
No hope, no love, no glory,
No Happy Ending.
This is the way that we love,
Like it's forever.
Then live the rest of our life,
But not together.
2 o'clock in the morning, something's on my mind
Can't get no rest; keep walkin' around
If I pretend that nothin' ever went wrong, I can get to my sleep
I can think that we just carried on
This is the hardest story that I've ever told
No hope, or love, or glory
Happy endings gone forever more
I feel as if I feel as if I'm wastin'
And I'm wastin' everyday
This is the way you left me,
I'm not pretending.
No hope, no love, no glory,
No Happy Ending.
This is the way that we love,
Like it's forever.
Then live the rest of our life,
But not together.
A Little bit of love, little bit of love
Little bit of love, little bit of love [repeat]
I feel as if I feel as if I'm wastin'
And I'm wastin' everyday
This is the way you left me,
I'm not pretending.
No hope, no love, no glory,
No Happy Ending.
This is the way that we love,
Like it's forever.
To live the rest of our life,
But not together.
I'm not pretending.
No hope, no love, no glory,
No Happy Ending.
This is the way that we love,
Like it's forever.
Then live the rest of our life,
But not together.
Wake up in the morning, stumble on my life
Can't get no love without sacrifice
If anything should happen, I guess I wish you well
A little bit of heaven, but a little bit of hell
This is the hardest story that I've ever told
No hope, or love, or glory
Happy endings gone forever more
I feel as if I feel as if I'm wastin'
And I'm wastin' everyday
This is the way you left me,
I'm not pretending.
No hope, no love, no glory,
No Happy Ending.
This is the way that we love,
Like it's forever.
Then live the rest of our life,
But not together.
2 o'clock in the morning, something's on my mind
Can't get no rest; keep walkin' around
If I pretend that nothin' ever went wrong, I can get to my sleep
I can think that we just carried on
This is the hardest story that I've ever told
No hope, or love, or glory
Happy endings gone forever more
I feel as if I feel as if I'm wastin'
And I'm wastin' everyday
This is the way you left me,
I'm not pretending.
No hope, no love, no glory,
No Happy Ending.
This is the way that we love,
Like it's forever.
Then live the rest of our life,
But not together.
A Little bit of love, little bit of love
Little bit of love, little bit of love [repeat]
I feel as if I feel as if I'm wastin'
And I'm wastin' everyday
This is the way you left me,
I'm not pretending.
No hope, no love, no glory,
No Happy Ending.
This is the way that we love,
Like it's forever.
To live the rest of our life,
But not together.
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Too Many Broken Hearts - Jason Donovan
Last night you talked about leaving,
I said I can't let you go
It's not just emotional feeling
I need you body and soul
You give me one good reason to leave me
I'll give you ten good reasons to stay
You're the only one I believe in
I'd be hurt, I'd be hurt, if you walk away
(Chorus)
Too many broken hearts in the world
There's too many dreams can be broken in two
Too many broken hearts in the world
So I won't give up the fight for you
The world is full of lonely people
Who never held onto love
Last night I tried to reach you
But somehow it wasn't enough
So I said, can't you wait a bit longer
I'll give you all that a lover should give
It ain't my pride but my love that is stronger
I'd be hurt; I'd be hurt, if you walk away
(Repeat Chorus *2)
You give me one good reason to leave me
I'll give you ten good reasons to stay
You're the only one I believe in
I'd be hurt; I'd be hurt, if you walked away
(Repeat Chorus till fade)
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sighz... :-(
I said I can't let you go
It's not just emotional feeling
I need you body and soul
You give me one good reason to leave me
I'll give you ten good reasons to stay
You're the only one I believe in
I'd be hurt, I'd be hurt, if you walk away
(Chorus)
Too many broken hearts in the world
There's too many dreams can be broken in two
Too many broken hearts in the world
So I won't give up the fight for you
The world is full of lonely people
Who never held onto love
Last night I tried to reach you
But somehow it wasn't enough
So I said, can't you wait a bit longer
I'll give you all that a lover should give
It ain't my pride but my love that is stronger
I'd be hurt; I'd be hurt, if you walk away
(Repeat Chorus *2)
You give me one good reason to leave me
I'll give you ten good reasons to stay
You're the only one I believe in
I'd be hurt; I'd be hurt, if you walked away
(Repeat Chorus till fade)
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sighz... :-(
Friday, July 20, 2007
disfigured! argh!!!
And so I went to the doc yesterday... turns out, my ligament on the jaw joint of my face is slightly torn, hence the pain, and also I might have obtained a fracture on the bone on my face... how interesting.. Doc said it woudlnt be reasonable for him to put a cast of my face! I'd look like the phantom or something!
All he gave me were anti-inflammation and said it'll have to heal by itself.. also, I'm not supposed to wear my glasses cause of the pressure it'll put on the bone. Sounds like I've been having rough oral sex huh? hAEHHAEah.. Only explanation I can think of is Kelly hitting me in the face one too many times whilst practising.. haha..
Anyway, below is the pic taken during my firm's Family Day.. I spent the day hiding from the partners cause I didnt want to take part in the tele-match in fear of injuring myself before the KL Dance Festival.
All he gave me were anti-inflammation and said it'll have to heal by itself.. also, I'm not supposed to wear my glasses cause of the pressure it'll put on the bone. Sounds like I've been having rough oral sex huh? hAEHHAEah.. Only explanation I can think of is Kelly hitting me in the face one too many times whilst practising.. haha..
Anyway, below is the pic taken during my firm's Family Day.. I spent the day hiding from the partners cause I didnt want to take part in the tele-match in fear of injuring myself before the KL Dance Festival.
Monday, July 16, 2007
Together in Electric Dreams - Giorgio Moroder / Phil Oakey)
I only knew you for a while
I never saw your smile
til it was time to go
Time to go away (time to go away)
Sometimes its hard to recognise
Love comes as a surprise
And its too late
Its just too late to stay
Too late to stay
We`ll always be together
However far it seems
(love never ends)
We`ll always be together
Together in electric dreams
Because the friendship that you gave
Has taught me to be brave
No matter where I go i`ll never find a better prize
(find a better prize)
Though youre miles and miles away
I see you every day I dont have to try
I just close my eyes, I close my eyes
Well always be together
However far it seems
(love never ends)
Well always be together
Together in electric dreams
I never saw your smile
til it was time to go
Time to go away (time to go away)
Sometimes its hard to recognise
Love comes as a surprise
And its too late
Its just too late to stay
Too late to stay
We`ll always be together
However far it seems
(love never ends)
We`ll always be together
Together in electric dreams
Because the friendship that you gave
Has taught me to be brave
No matter where I go i`ll never find a better prize
(find a better prize)
Though youre miles and miles away
I see you every day I dont have to try
I just close my eyes, I close my eyes
Well always be together
However far it seems
(love never ends)
Well always be together
Together in electric dreams
Wednesday, July 04, 2007
Monday, July 02, 2007
bits
It's been awhile since I've blogged about anything other then my dancing... then again, my life is all about work and dance nowadays, and since I'm not really allowed to disclose information about my work, it leaves me no choice but to talk about dance.
Still... it also might be cause I'd rather not talk about other aspects of my life. Things are sometimes too personal or complicated for me to put on my blog and since people read this blog, I'd rather keep them private. If not I'd feel too exposed.
But what else can I talk about then? HhMMm... I want to get a credit card.... does that count? The one I'm looking at would give me a 20% discount on Genki Sushi.. so that's a major plus.. haha.. Unfortunately I dont qualify for the Celcom one yet, so we'll wait and see...
Life is so strange... things change too much too fast. I find myself longing for the comfort of my past, struggling with my present and dreading my future. Is this really my life? Isn't it too short for me to feel this miserable? Why am I not contented? I still have my ups and downs.. tho I have to say there are less downs nowadays... Nevertheless, growing up sure is tough. Doesnt help that I'm always so bloody broke all the time... trying to dampen the problem by getting dance gigs... tho it isnt really the season...
Anyway, last Saturday was the 2nd anniversary dinner of one of the studios I dance at. We were told in advance that they wanted us to do a performance. By virtue of being the only couple who compete in ballroom (albeit beginners), we were asked to dance a waltz. On Thursday I choreographed a waltz according to the 32 bars of the music... we were supposed to be given the choreography but the principal was tooo busy.. Friday, we discovered we were given the wrong music, so I had another 20 bars to add... luckily, we managed to throw enough crap together to fake the performance. However, most of the attendees were dance people.. urghz...
For the Jive performance however, I literally melted two pairs of pants when I blazed down the dance floor. :-s!!!!!! I melted the first pair during the practise. My choreography called for me running towards my partner who woudl already be on the floor and slide half the way there on my knees. The heat generated melted my pants and again in the other during the performance so I have two pairs with holes at the knee area :-( I'm so bloody annoyed... the audience loved it tho... but my precious pants are ruined!!! argh!!! and we're not even paid for the performance!! ARGH!!!
Sigh... anyway, I'll try to get pics to post 'em up. Hopefuly people got good pics of the performance. Would be quite cool if they have one of me sliding on the floor...
Still... it also might be cause I'd rather not talk about other aspects of my life. Things are sometimes too personal or complicated for me to put on my blog and since people read this blog, I'd rather keep them private. If not I'd feel too exposed.
But what else can I talk about then? HhMMm... I want to get a credit card.... does that count? The one I'm looking at would give me a 20% discount on Genki Sushi.. so that's a major plus.. haha.. Unfortunately I dont qualify for the Celcom one yet, so we'll wait and see...
Life is so strange... things change too much too fast. I find myself longing for the comfort of my past, struggling with my present and dreading my future. Is this really my life? Isn't it too short for me to feel this miserable? Why am I not contented? I still have my ups and downs.. tho I have to say there are less downs nowadays... Nevertheless, growing up sure is tough. Doesnt help that I'm always so bloody broke all the time... trying to dampen the problem by getting dance gigs... tho it isnt really the season...
Anyway, last Saturday was the 2nd anniversary dinner of one of the studios I dance at. We were told in advance that they wanted us to do a performance. By virtue of being the only couple who compete in ballroom (albeit beginners), we were asked to dance a waltz. On Thursday I choreographed a waltz according to the 32 bars of the music... we were supposed to be given the choreography but the principal was tooo busy.. Friday, we discovered we were given the wrong music, so I had another 20 bars to add... luckily, we managed to throw enough crap together to fake the performance. However, most of the attendees were dance people.. urghz...
For the Jive performance however, I literally melted two pairs of pants when I blazed down the dance floor. :-s!!!!!! I melted the first pair during the practise. My choreography called for me running towards my partner who woudl already be on the floor and slide half the way there on my knees. The heat generated melted my pants and again in the other during the performance so I have two pairs with holes at the knee area :-( I'm so bloody annoyed... the audience loved it tho... but my precious pants are ruined!!! argh!!! and we're not even paid for the performance!! ARGH!!!
Sigh... anyway, I'll try to get pics to post 'em up. Hopefuly people got good pics of the performance. Would be quite cool if they have one of me sliding on the floor...
Monday, June 11, 2007
Competition No. 3 with Kelly
The inaugural KL International Dance Festival was held at Berjaya Times Square between the 4th and 10th of June. In the week-long event, there were workshops, performances and competitions. Most importantly, it held the 1st MALAYSIAN IDSF OPEN WORLD RANKING DANCESPORT CHAMPIONSHIP on the 9th of June.
The preliminaries were held on the LG floor of Berjaya Times Square at the Concourse. A floor had been installed and everyone from all levels could watch competitors battling out on the dance floor. Furthermore, it was free viewing for the afternoon events! Can you imagine the crowd that attended? First you've got the competitors and their supporters... THEN you get the Saturday afternoon shoppers... CRAZY!!
I competed in C and D categories again... unfortunately Mr. LYS didnt think we were ready for B despite winning D in the last competition. Then again, that was only a month ago and this was going to be an international competition... couples from over 16 countries came to compete. PO wanted us to compete in B tho... oh well..
Anyway, in our category, there were couples from Sg(Phil+US), Taipei and HK too.. and obviously other Msian couples.. There was electricity in the air... was such a different feeling. So many spectators and the spotlight... blinding.. but was essential for my top to sparkle.. haha... Competing with international couples was certainly an experience. I dont know to explain it, but the international couples were everywhere! You could feel the difference in standards when competing against international competitors as opposed to only local competitors.
Anyhoo... parents, sister and friends came to support. Was a really good feeling. I've never had such support before. To know that your family and friends are there watching and supporting you is sweet. Always tried to position myself near them.
We danced in our prelims of the 2 events (C and D categories) in front of Berjaya Times Square... amazing feeling... and managed to fight our way into the finals! We were the only couple from Msia who made the finals which was rather surprising cause that meant we beat a nemesis of mine who has always beat me to-date. Partner was ecstatic.. but it is probably a fluke. In the eyes of most judges, they are better then us... they were probably unlucky and were not noticed.
The finals were held at Berjaya Hotel in the Manhattan Ballroom.. beautiful hall and they had installed an excellent dance floor. The C Latin finals was the first to be showcased.... exhilarating! We were the ONLY Msians on the floor.. it felt so competitive and the adrenaline rush...unbelievable. I managed to sneak my parents in for the D Latin finals... bouncers were getting tired I think...
Unfortunately, we were placed last in the finals of D Latin which was a little disappointing cause all we were hoping was not to come last in the finals... but we still took it all in our stride.. we were still the only Msians to have made the finals afterall.. The same couples had also made it into the C category finals... so it was rather strange when we weren't last in what is supposed to be the tougher event... and we did not com in 5th... and not 4th.. but third!!! I was quite surprised! We didnt expect to do so well! We didnt even expect to make finals for C. But I have to say, the usual competition from the local circuit and also the Thai couples were not there...
Whatever the case, we've managed to convince our coach that we belong in the higher categories.. but it also means we're going to be in a dry spell for awhile cause competition in B is so much higher.. but we'll be concentrating on C for now I guess. Hehe... more hard work and hopefully we'll establish ourselves as dancers deserving to be in the B category!!
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
The little dot...
2 weeks ago:
Big sister : I'm late...
1 week ago:
Big sister : A little stick told me I'm positive... but I'd rather get a professional opinion...
yesterday:
Big sister : doc said that the dot on my scanned pic is 6 weeks and 3 days old :)
Big sister : I'm late...
1 week ago:
Big sister : A little stick told me I'm positive... but I'd rather get a professional opinion...
yesterday:
Big sister : doc said that the dot on my scanned pic is 6 weeks and 3 days old :)
Sunday, May 06, 2007
The More Loving One
Looking up at the stars I know quite well,
That, for all they care, I can go to hell,
But on earth indifference is the least,
We have to dread from man to beast.
How should we like it were stars to burn,
With a passion for us we could not return?
If equal affection cannot be,
Let the more loving one be me.
Admirer as I think I am,
Of stars that do not give a damn,
I cannot, now I see them, say
I missed one terribly all day.
Were all stars to disappear or die,
I should learn to look at an empty sky
And feel its total dark sublime,
Though this might take me a little time.
W H Auden
That, for all they care, I can go to hell,
But on earth indifference is the least,
We have to dread from man to beast.
How should we like it were stars to burn,
With a passion for us we could not return?
If equal affection cannot be,
Let the more loving one be me.
Admirer as I think I am,
Of stars that do not give a damn,
I cannot, now I see them, say
I missed one terribly all day.
Were all stars to disappear or die,
I should learn to look at an empty sky
And feel its total dark sublime,
Though this might take me a little time.
W H Auden
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
I'm listening to Grace Kelly (MIKA)... what else you wanna know???
So here I am again... blogging... this rare white elephant of an entry... It was so much easier for me to blog when I had access at home.. sigh.. oh well...
So what has been happening... lets see... I've completed my chambering.. getting called to the Bar on the 17th of May 2007... WOO HOO... but that's about all I want to say about my professional life... *sensitive*... Afterall, my second life is so much more interesting!
The hottest news (which compelled me to blog today) has to do with (what else??) dance! Went for the Malaysia Team Dance Sport Championships 2007. The day before I was literally bed ridden with a high fever and had only soup. Was terribly weak, but I still had to get up to re-stone my latin top and iron my ballroom shirt, yada yada yada. Got up at 6.30am to get ready and fetched Kelly (my partner) and made our way to the hall.
We were competing in the beginners waltz and beginners quickstep in the Ballroom section and Novice and Pre Amature in the Latin section. My partner has only been dancing ballroom for 2 months so she was a nervous wreck!!! It was quite difficult calming her down. And we kinda screwed up the quickstep in the finals.. haha... I kept messing the routine up, but the way she just followed me was fantastic.. hahaha... I kept whispering figures and at one point she was like "is this the beginning??".. hehe... we ended up laughing it off when we took our bow before we left the floor.
Still.. somehow we won both ballroom events.. which poses a problem cause we wont be allowed to compete in the same category again in the up coming comp in June and we'd need 2 Open routines (Waltz and Tango) for that comp... so it is unlikely we'll be competing there... oh well...
With fellow finalists, the lovely Stephanie and Vehn. As for the Latin section... by a stroke of luck, we won the Novice category (Cha and Rumba). Kelly was ecstatic. We both did not expect it. We were hoping for a top 3 placing but to win it was a whole different thing. Also, we made the finals of the Pre Am (Cha, Rumba and Jive). Came a respectable 5th placing... weird judging considering we lost to a couple we beat in Novice but who cares.. hehe...
Again, we're posed with the problem of having to upgrade to a higher category.. since we're already competing in the Pre Amature category, we will have to start competing in the Amature as well... SCARY.. and Kelly is having to learn the Samba... think it'll take a some time but YAY!
p.s. I'm SO naked in my new Latin top!!!
Sunday, March 11, 2007
Friday, March 09, 2007
Kissing Purity Test
| Your Kissing Purity Score: 46% Pure |
 You're not one to kiss and tell... But word is, you kiss pretty well. |
have I dont this before? I might have.. hhhmmm..
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
Dungu, your cat's a Tugger
Who knew a cat could tug at your emotions like that? Your cat's always doing things that get you right there in the heart. But that shouldn't be surprising considering their personality. There's just something about the way they roll over for a belly-rub, or race to the front door to greet you after a long day that's so endearing!
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