Saturday, August 16, 2008

The Road Not Taken...

Remember the poem by Robert Frost about the two roads diverged in a yellow wood?

Often times, I do think what if I haven't decided to become what I am, or how I am today. Just this morning, my cousin read some of my old blog entries which I had written in year 2005 or so. She said that I expressed myself as an emotional adolescent, just like the majority out there. The phase of me wandering in the lost world is over, and I'm definitely more focused and determined than before to reach out for the stars that I dream of. There had been alternatives in the past, and not forgetting some of the unforgivable and unchangeable mistakes that I made. What's done IS done. Never cry over spilt milk.

As I'm planning for my future, let me update you with some of the events that took place in the past weeks. On the 24th of July, Dance Fusion Club of Monash University Malaysia performed for the Gala Dinner of Monash commemorating the school's 50th Anniversary globally and 10th Anniversary in Sunway. It was a fusion of Swing, Jive and Salsa. We did a good job, but I really felt bad for my partner, Grace who fell sick just a couple of days before the performance. Even though she wasn't feeling well on that night too, she really gave her all into the performance and boom, the performance was a bomb. Great job, everyone!

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That was out outfit for the Jive. Loved the dance, absolutely!

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Then, we changed into out Salsa attire. Posing with us is Laura (on the left) and Sharon (on the right).

3 weeks later, Dance Fusion performed again for the audience who were at 1 Utama, Damansara for the Animax Youth Festival on the 9th of August. The initial musketeers couldn't make it all together, as seen in the photos. Only 4 of them were involved, so more members were recruited to join the list of performers. In the end, we settled at 5 couples, with 6 new members that consist of Tijo, Yung Lin, Joanne, Lin Jing, Bernie and Erica (Grace's elder sister). Dissimilar to our previous performance, Ms. Sharon had us performed Jazzy Swing this time to Jennifer Lopez's then big hit, 'Waiting for Tonight'. Although the carpeted flooring was an obstacle to most of us, we got through everything quite smoothly, although I had a slip at the final moment when I had to catch Grace on my arms. Anyways, great job, once again.

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My greatest partner, Grace Tham!

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She doesn't like taking pictures. But I made her do it. Ain't I evil?

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Moroever, I made her do that with me too!

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Finally, a group picture of all the performers with Ms. Sharon.

As busy as I am for this semester, I was able to catch up with some of my friends during meal times. Hooked up with Fish and Wing on different occasions. Was also able to have a lunch meal with Julia, but no pictures were taken. Sometimes, I feel that I'm spending so much time on my dancing and studies until a certain state that I slightly start to neglect my friends. Well, not that I have many friends, but spending time with them is important. Besides, it refreshes me whenever there's some hot gossips to be shared with.

Venue: Pat Kin Pat San Cafe, Shamelin Perkasa

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With Amber. You could tell how tired I was by looking at my droopy eyes.

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Fishy Shook Yee is getting prettier day by day!

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The food there was kinda great.

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That's a must have. It's claled um... Thai Chicken Chop Rice I think.

Venue: T.G.I.F., Pavillion

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Have anyone lost his/her buffalo Wing?

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That's the shirt Lily bought for me. Isn't it nice?

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After having those, I was really damn full.

Just 2 days ago, I was at StudyLink, SS15 to apply for a course called Masters of Applied Econometrics. I've mentioned about it before but decided to go for an interview session with a representative all the way from Monash Australia. However, she brought forward the session to Monday and for I was unaware of it, I went there blindly two days after. Failing to meet up with her, I decided to just send in my application forms. The course is somehow contemporary, as it is not stated in the application booklet. and guess what, as abbreviations are suppose to be short and simple, the course is shortened to M.App.Econometrics. Just got to know that yesterday. Well, anyways, if everything goes on smoothly, I will received my conditional acceptance letter in October, which is around my final examination period. Of course, starting from next month, I will really put all my heart and soul into studying as I'm not taking any chances to fail any subjects in my final semester. Sustaining a good average of 77 is my target, but passing is a must!

Before I disappear again, there are a few things to look out for in the upcoming weeks. new seasons of Ugly Betty and America's Next Top Model will blast off in September. And have you heard it yet? A transvestite actually made it into the final 14 for ANTM. Then, my line dancing teacher, Ms. Lily Chin is also having a party on the 24th. And 6 days from the party, the Monash Ball 2008 will take place. and in between, I will be waiting for my call to be an instructor for MyFitness. Hopefully, I will nail the job as it will build my experience and confidence to the next level. Last but not least, 2 assignments due next week (Wednesday & Friday), with a test and presentation on Thursday.

All in all, busy days ahead, and the seamonkey is out of here now!

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