if there's anyone who should be good at this, it's us

Dance Performances in '09

Those of you who know me well, know I love to dance. Initially I did it as a hobby, then as part of exercise in the gym (as a matter of fact, it's the only form of 'sports' I ever indulge in!) back home.

I never danced to perform because dancing for fun and dancing for an audience are 2 different worlds apart.

When I came to RCSI, I got to experience that 'thrill' of performing for an audience. It is nerve wrecking I have to admit, but nonetheless, so ever worthwhile.

From International Nights to Chocolate Balls, I wanted to go all out this year seeing that it is my last year in RCSI. And although there may be chances to perform back in Penang, who knows whether we have the luxury of time then.

So in October, as part of the Dance Society, we performed for Diwali Night a.k.a Deepavali back home.

DIWALI NIGHT

It is my first time doing Indian Dance but from what I experienced, it is somewhat like Hip Hop only less body rolls and more booty shaking!

If I remember correctly, Students Union, PMCSA and Dance Society organized this small event. It usually is held in Damer Hall but somehow this year, it was scaled down and was held in one of the compounds in the college. So imagine a lot of people contained in a very small space.

L-R: Jeffrey, Alex, Joanne, Yiu Ti.


L-R: Jeff, Chung Lee, Joanne, Strahan, Perry, Hui Xin, me, Eleanor, Eng Keat.
Being one of the first few events of the start of the term, many of us attended this event. On the plus side, Indian food was served as well. I can't recall what they served because I was so nervous! Reason being there were so so so many people, and secondly, I know that if I enjoy myself too much during the dance, I will space out and forget my steps!

With Czhia Hao and Melissa.


L-R- Margaret, Lavenia, Zoe, Sarah, Wan Lin, me, Hui Xin.
They should honestly put performances first before food because I was starving!


L-R: Vino, Janet, me, Tamal.I miss 'em Canadians!
Before we knew it, it was time to perform for the crowd who were literally 10 cms away from us!

When I say crowded I really mean crowded.

Spot me! ;p

+.+.+.+.+.+
It felt like only yesterday when we were at our senior's farewell in 2008. Little did we know it was time to bid farewell to ourselves!
I wasn't a 100% sure whether I would want to perform because I've never choreographed a dance my entire life (International Night was an exception coz I had Mandy's guidance) and the workload was starting to get hectic (Hemato-Lymphoid and Trop Med *groans*).
After much self debate, I finally decided to go ahead with only approximately a weeks worth of time left! At the meantime, Wan Lin and Hui Xin were busying themselves with their vocal performance practices. It was a lot of stress and sleepless nights, somewhat like an exam week. But with hardwork, we managed to give a decent performance, if I do say so myself!
+.+.+
PMC FAREWELL 2009

L-R: Joanne, Ryn, Malin, Hui Xin.


L-R: Yvonne, Catherine, Yee Ping.
The problem with performing is that you don't get the chance or the mood to go around taking that many pictures. But with Facebook, having your own camera is not a necessity these days.


Wan Lin and her band performing Fallin' For You, Colbie Caillat.
It was our turn to go up on stage after Wan Lin. I don't have any good pictures in my camera, but to give you an idea, the four of us, Catherine, Joanne, Janet and I danced to 3 songs, featuring Vino, Mehul and Dr. Alice Mcgarvey as well. Fun times, that was.


Hui Xin, Sze Ryn and Alex performing ZhuFu.



Accompanied by a simple ballroom dance.Thank you Cherisse, Joanne, Mehul, Arthur,Tristan and Jawing for helping Hui Xin and I out!

L-R: Tristan, Hui Xin, Arthur, Joanne, Jawing, me, Mehul, Cherisse.


As a closing act, we sang to Ain't No Mountain High Enough co-ordinated by Margaret, Lavi and Hui Xin. The song was stuck in my head for a pretty long time!


L-R: Zoe, Sarah, Joanne, me, Christelle.


The 2nd Meds were unbelievably amazing. From the food, organization, to deco, it's hard to believe they pulled this successful event in 2 weeks! They even had all PMC students' names printed in stars like the above.

+.+.+.+.+.+.+.+
CHOCOLATE BALL '09

This year's chocolate ball was scaled down because of last minute work. However, on the brighter side, the food was much better than last year's and the performances were more diverse.

That's Tc being Tc.


With 2 amazing dancers, Shafina and Catherine.


We had awards given out this year, something like the Grammy's. eg. The Snoozer Award, Mr. Punjabi, The Anatomy Award etc etc.


The Dance Crew before our performance.

Catherine and I. Dance partners for life!
+.+.+.+.+.+.+
Blogging about all these now when I'm here in London actually makes me feel sad. I'll miss all the stage frights and the juggling between studies and practices. With fingers crossed, hopefully this did not affect my term results. =/
Ah well, I had my fair share of fun and I am enjoying my break right now.Happy Chinese New Year & Happy Valentine's Day!

21st in Dublin & London

MY 21st in DUBLIN& LONDON
I'm not going to bother with the dates since it's been too longg. But these are the kind of things that you will want to blog about because in a few years, heck, even a year from now, I know that I will not be able to wipe that smile off my face, looking back at these things.
Anyway, my friends in Dublin celebrated my birthday a week before the real one as I was going to London on the 10th of Oct. Normally Jie comes to Dublin for my birthday but this year we tried something different.
I wasn't aware of the surprise at first, but I guess things got a lil fishy and you get suspicious. What surprised me the most was the amount of people who were present. Alvin and Elijah were having their house warming on the very same day so they made it a 'double celebration' (which was part of the reason why there were so many people in the first place!)
My birthday cake, baked by Catherine, Hui Xin, Wan Lin, and Yvonne.

White chocolate and berries!All my favourite!

That is not usually how I hold a knife to cut cake but somehow, people always catch things like that on camera.


My cake and the awesome bakers!


Alvin's and Elijah's place is equipped with Wii and xbox (i think).

Half of us busy with the wii.We had a singing competition between the guys and the girls.
With voices like Rachel's and YiYun's it's not hard to guess which team had the better score!

L-R: Alvin, me, HuiXin, Kevinder, Mehul.


Me in my birthday present. Probably the most expensive dress I've ever owned.


'Me to You' birthday card from Hui Xin. a.k.a. biggest card I've ever owned. lol.

+.+.+.+.+.+
BIRTHDAY DINNER @ LAUNCESTON PLACE

As every year, Jie will take me to somewhere nice for my birthday dinner. And every year, Daddy Ong will ring Jie up just to remind him to do so! Sadly, not for this year's birthday which falls on the 10.10.10!!

Pre-appetizers. Some crackers and Veloute.

US enjoying our Veloute.
Food:


My first time ever having rabbit as a main. It is handsdown one of the tastiest meat I have tasted and I wouldn't mind having more. Just don't remind me that I'm having a 'bunny' for dinner.

And as every year, Jie will do something special and somewhat surprising for my birthday. This year, he made a card for me. That's right he MADE the card.

I thought the external part of the card was great until I opened the card and was shocked to see a home-made 3D Forever Friends bear extending his arms towards me!!
Never knew he was such a creative and artsy person!

+.+.+.+.+.+
BIRTHDAY PARTY @ NO.9



Me birthday cake.


Helena, Michelle and Soraya busy with the wii.


The girls and I.


The guys and I.
Yes, there were alot of people. The most touching of all was to know people like Jonson, Grace, Stanley and Wee Joee who traveled all the way to London for this!


The great chefs.


Me and my yummy cake.Thank goodness there was to cake-in-face/cake-in-hair ordeal.

21 shots for the 21 year old!


The weird things I did halfway through the 21 shots. lol.


The Mallorca Gang!


My new soft toy, given the name Khong Chiu cause apparently he looks like the bear/ the bear looks like him. Thankiu Helena, Agnes, Loong!


And yea, it certainly ended well.Hopefully everyone had as much fun as I did though.
3 birthday celebrations but somehow I don't feel any older compared to the previous year. Which I presume is a good sign. =]
+.+.+.+.+.+
I just got back from Copenhagen. Time to replenish sleeping hours and burn away the food we excessively indulged.