Monash Orientation July '08

For the first time, Monash's debut Latin team, named the Dance Fusion, performed salsa and rumba in front of the new students and some existing students and staffs of Monash during the first day of Orientation week. We definitely felt great, though nervous at first, after the performance. The butterflies did travel around my stomach for quite a while,but I think I'm getting used to performing. No, I'm not trying to imply that I have performed a thousand times now, but I think I'm starting to handle my stage fright and shyness. "Always put four best face forward" is a motto that inspires me. Anyway, well done to every member of the team and a big thank you to Ms. Sharon who's our teacher/mentor. Check out the photos of us posing, and the video of the performance below!

Presenting Dance Fusion.


From left: Yi Ming, Jon, Grace, Me, Ms. Sharon, Kai Yuen, Simone.


The move is called a fish dip/dive.


Um... this is called... New Yorks??


A mistake on this one will definitely result in minor/major injuries.


Lol. I looked kinda awkward here.


The girls are extremey flexible!


Whoa. That's almost 180 degrees!


I would call ourselves the playful couple.


Jon and Yi Ming could be the power couple.


Lastly, KY and Simone should be the sexy couple.


Alright, we're all set for our nest performance on the 24th!

Tammy-ed Part III

Tuesday's outing with Tammy resulted with some new pictures and videos taken in One Utama, Damansara. Bumped into Jerry and his girlfriend, Melody just before the escalators to the Golden Screen Cinemas. Had never seen him for such a long time, but heck, we all still look the same. =)

The lighting was good!


Opssie. Too bright!


The princess hearts funny faces.

As usual, we shot more videos of us singing. It was a really good karaoke session. Very enjoyable and nevertheless less insane.

I Believe in a Thing Called Love...


Tammy belting out a sad number.


Tammy-licious!


Tam-spice, y'all!


Doing the infamous song by Aaron Kwok.

While we were there, we had a stop at the sticker photo booths. Here are some of our snaps!

Natural posers...


It was a lovely experience!


Bluergh!


Possibly the best shot of the day?


And that's 2nd best!

Tammy-ed Part II

It was a Bitches Day Out in Mid Valley. We actually planned to watch Long Khong 2, but it had been pulled down from the big screens already. The only place still showing it was Times Square, but we didn't want to travel that far just for the movie. So, despite the unavailability of the movie, we ended up executing our plan of meeting up in one o our favorite malls in town.

Digby or Monty? I'm slow when I have to make a choice.

Didn't do anything extraordinary. Besides shopping around, leaving holes in our wallet and purse, we also had a break at Sweet Chat. The durian pancake there was awesome! The banana pancake was just mediocre compared to the former, but it is still worth a try. If only the banana was chilled before served, it could have tasted better.

I demand more durian pancakes whenever I can!


My crave for banana never ends.


What's that face, Tam?


That's better. Simon + Theodore!

Our day ended with me in the kitchen baking cookies and making pudding. Tammy stayed for the cookies, but not for the pudding for I had prepared them at a really late hour after she has left. For a first timer, the Choco cookies made were, frankly, quite nice. However, I was unable to follow the full recipe as I was short of peppermint extract. It could have been named Chocomint cookies. I wonder where am I able to obtain that important ingredient. Ideas, anyone?

Sift the flour! Sift sift!


Don't disturb!!!


Look, don't they look tempting? Haha!


And those are the puddings. Melon with mango, my all time favorite combo.

Tammy-ed Part I

Been spending so much joyful time with my princess, Tammy for the past few days. Right after my exam on the 23rd we met up in Neway Cheras for a karaoke session which turned out great. Singing out hearts out after everything's eventual was awesomely relaxing and rejuvenating. It welcomed our holidays with a high spirit, definitely.

The King and his Princess in da house.


The CW's are back with funny faces.


EmoTioNsSssss!


The Aquarius babe!


Seeing Aries in such a close distance.


A Wu Shu 101 with Tammy?


This is what happens when thing's get out of control.


Look! Starry ceiling!


One last picture before we go?


Wait, let's really have one final one!


:X A video to be shared. Laugh all you want!

Then, on the following Tuesday from that day, we hang out at the night market in Sri Petaling. Had our dinner at Fusion Cafe. It was my first time trying out the newly opened restaurant, and the food was actually good. The price is slightly above average, but most of it is absorbed by the service and quality of the food.

Unagi Omelette Rice... We loved it!


Try this > The Aloha Style Pizza.

P.S. I've been rather busy with jobs at hand. I accepted a job as a promoter in Carrefour Sri Petaling for 2 consecutive weekends, and will be serving for my last weekend starting tomorrow. And on Monday, I'll be performing in Monash for the Orientation Day for July Intake with my other dancemates. Stop by at around 11 to catch the performance, live. I'm sure a video will be posted up on YouTube some time after the performance. So watch out for that!

Home alone.

Dad's still in China. Both my moms were gone to somewhere. My sister's family went back to Ipoh for a weekend home visit. So, I have been left alone at home but heck, it doesn't bother me much since it's just for a day. Kids just love it when parents are out, don't we?

Anyway, though my mom suggested that I should get my meals from outside, I ended up cooking for myself. Was thinking of big beans with eggs at first, but couldn't find the ingredients I need in the kitchen. Therefore, I prepared a bowl of Japanese curry instead, which is one of my all-time favorite. The procedures are easy with those instant curry stocks one can get from supermarkets. Anyways, because it was expiring soon, I had to use everything so the portion was enough to feed 3 persons. at the end of the day, I finished it all up with a whopping serving of rice. I'm so full~

For quite some time now, I've this spirit in my mind to choreograph a routine for line dance. Just yesterday, the inspiration hit me hard, and whooom - I've came up with my very first line dance steps choreographed to Maroon 5 and Rihanna's current hit single, "If I Never See Your Face Again". The steps are pretty much a blend of everything, and I'm loving the routine that I actually came up with. A little more cleaning is required. After that, will need to enter it into an appropriate form of a step sheet to be posted online. Maybe, it will be accompanied by a video, if I have the time to do it. Frankly, I'm slightly overjoyed.

This Saturday, the Interact Club of my secondary school will be organising their annual International Understanding Day. As much as I've wanted to go, nobody else is attending the event. Guess I'll miss it unless someone voluntarily offers me a company. I've missed out on the Food Fiesta a fortnight ago; this will most probably be my last chance to have my feet on the grounds of Sri Garden.

How long has it been?

I can't recall when was the exact last time I actually spent time with some of my closest friends whom I cherish a lot. I just wish those moments could last a little longer, though I understand of the curfews and obligations that most people have to stick to. Tammy, you're such a good friend, or should I say, a nice mom too. Have not seen you for such a long time now. I think the last time was during my birthday? Anyhow, holidays are approaching, and although I will be a tad busy with some of my work, I'll definitely find time to yum cha with you in your area one day! On the side note, I'm so not ready for my Monday's paper. Been slacking for so long now, I'm too lazy to start much on revision. In addition, the fact that it's an open book test greatly demotivates me. A while ago, I thought that a group study for that subject would happen. Unfortunately, nobody came up with that single plan, and it is somewhat expected though, for it ain't the first time such suggestion failed. Oh, and recently, I'm watching That 70s Show again. I just love watching the stupidity, perkiness and simplicity of people from the past. It releases the stress out of me, easily. :)

Aren't we looking compatible here? Hahahaha!


That's Joyie on the right. She would be leaving Malaysia for Melbourne in July for 2-3 years. All da best~


Another new item for my E-sal Collection! Not only that it's a drum, it lights up due to impact.

Allocate Opens...

Once again, Allocate, the virtual time-table organiser-cum-generator is open for Monash students. Already my 6th time repeating the same procedure, the options I have for my final semester kinda sucks. Lectures, that are auto-allocated and can't be changed, are from Tuesday to Friday, with two morning lectures on Wednesday and Thursday. I know how much I hate lectures early in the morning, so I can really predict myself skipping a couple of them due to foreseen and unforeseen circumstances. Other two lectures are in the evening, so they are not much of a problem. However, when it comes to the tutorials, I have a feeling that it will be dispersed from Monday to Thursday which means that i wouldn't have any weekdays off! That's the worst case and is most likely to happen. On the other hand, if I'm luck enough, I will only have classes from Tuesday to Friday, with prolonged weekend till Monday. If all goes well, the latter might just occur.

Received an email from my lecturer today, telling me that the paper work for the job as an RA is already through, and I have to sign them in order to start working. My last paper's on Monday, so work officially starts on Tuesday. My lecturer opted a full time job that lasts for a month for me. Nevertheless, with my new semester commencing on the 14th of July, I couldn't' accept the job. Thus, I will have to discuss with her again on Monday about the working hours. Well, how'd I wished that could work a little longer. At the same time, I realized that I won;'t have much of a holiday afterall with both the job and dancing. Oh yea, with the orientation for the new July batch of Monashians falling on the 7th, the debut performance for the Latin dance team is drawing closer. I hope I won't mess up any of the routines during the real performance. Messing up is definitely the last thing I have on my mind. Anyways, the performance will consist of Samba and Rumba. And oh gizz, Rumba's such a sexy, sexy dance.