Bleak In The Dawn

DANS.

2009-08-13T21:22:00.000-07:00

An Evening With Paloma Herrera (:
“Today, Paloma is at the height of her artistic powers.” – Twyla Tharp, DANCE Magazine May 2009
“the excitement in watching Herrera is palpable... She dances joy” – The DanceView Times

An evening of scintillating virtuosity awaits ballet fans as Paloma Herrera takes the stage. Known for her technical brilliance and stunning beauty, Herrera has entranced audiences in major classical roles as well as contemporary dance. Dance Magazine noted that her “beautiful feet, facile limbs, a prodigious jump, and astute musicality make her dancing a sheer pleasure to watch”. Her formidable technique is equally matched by her dramatic flair and wit as seen in her captivating portrayals of ballet’s favourite heroines. Leading contemporary roles have also been created for her by renowned choreographers such as Twyla Tharp, Nacho Duato and James Kudelka.
Named by The New York Times Magazine as among those “most likely to change culture” in the next 30 years, Herrera made history at the American Ballet Theatre when at 19 she became their youngest ever female principal. In 2008, she was awarded the Gold Medal in the Arts by the Kennedy Center International Committee in the Arts. Herrera is joined by fellow Principal Dancer from the American Ballet Theatre, Marcelo Gomes, and a stellar cast of principal dancers from Ballet companies worldwide. Presenting excerpts from popular classical and neo-classical ballets, this gala will enthrall you with spectacular and sublime dancing.
Dancing with Herrera and Gomes are Yuan Yuan Tan and Tiit Helimets (Principal Dancers, San Francisco Ballet), Iana Salenko and Marian Walter (Principal Dancers, Staatsballett Berlin), Mizuka Ueno (Principal Dancer, Tokyo Ballet) and Ashley Bouder (Principal Dancer, New York City Ballet).

ESPLANADEEEEEE. HERE I COMEEEEEEEEEEEEE! :Q

I'm gonna be thin thin thin, skinny skinny skinny. Like a stick. NAHAHA!

10 Ways To Tell If A Girl Plays Soccer

2009-08-07T10:18:00.000-07:00

She knows what offside is.
Horrible tan lines on the leg, where the knee is a shade darker because of the long socks and big pants they have to wear.
She probably refers to boots as the nike/adidas/lotto kind, not the zara/(insert fashion label) kind.
Mud and grass don’t faze her (but the occasional beetle/millipede might).
She doesn’t scream when a ball goes flying at her.
She might even chest it down and volley back.
She goes to school with eye bags because she probably stayed up the night before watching EPL/ champs league.
Unlike the hordes of female fans, she doesn’t support Man U just for Christiano, or Liverpool just for Torres. She’s more intelligent than that.
If her team lost, it’s worse than pms.
If won, celebrate macam win 4d.

TIme is running out.

2009-08-04T05:24:00.001-07:00

This post does not go in chronological order like a story book that you'll find in the shelves but rather short episodes of thoughts that I've written to portray my feelings, thoughts and random issues.

Time runs without waiting for anyone. Juggling with the many commitments i have on hand, i wish to let it all go. Where is the passion that i once had for? Sometimes, i wish God didnt exist for just this once. I sometimes wish to dictate my own living standards but this frigging society has made me one that goes with the flow that i have to meet the standards of people that i meet. Where is God when i needed him the most. I knock on the door so hard but He werent there to answer my calls. Maybe thats why so many people like me are losing this faith that we once had. People say we're tempted by the materials of this world. Its true that we all do, its just how much and I cant phantom how much I am influenced but all i know is that i know what i want in this life. I dont expect myself to be those people who are totally churchy abt their religion nor am i one whose God damn practical that God doesnt exist and unlike those scientologist which thinks that Aliens do exist. Maybe God actually did create aliens? Who knows?! I wanna be as normal as everyone does, get a decent education, get a frigging job of my desire, get a great guy, get hitched, have a family and have kids. Be a good wife, be a good mother, bring them up well.

Currently, I wanna be a good listener. A listener for the people ard me, to exercise my attention span. I remember those times when i was talking to this someone and it was quite bad. My mind was drifted to something else. Why did i drift, it was such an important conversation. Relating to what I'll be doing in my future career, if i'm unable to listen to the needs of the kids, i would easily shrug the kids off and who knows, shit might happen if im not observant enough. Everything requires listening and it's crucial. Its part of communication between people. Without it, its chaotic.

I've dreamt of this person, I shall name the person Amelia. Not that I think its super nice name but it just came into my mind. So this person has been special to me. Not in the BGR sorta thingy. Im straight. Well, maybe not, Im not sure. Damn, Im frigging scarying the person who's reading this. I like guys. I like girls too but not in the sensual sorta.
Anyway, i came to know Amelia through this friend of mine. We had a common interest, We both love Haruki Murakami's books, a japanese author who writes really well. Both Afina and I would agree that he can make a simple,plain,routine scenario into something sophiscated and intriguing. Anyway, Amelia is someone talented, both muscially and atheletic aspect and her academic grades soars way beyond mine. So when meeting a person like Amelia, I was inferior. However, she was someone i could relate to one another and we did things beyond what friends would do. In short, we shared a special kinda relationship that no one would ever undserstand. Not even my closest of the closest pals would know. She took special care of me for a period of time. She was someone who could provide sercurity, comfort, affirmation and being with Amelia, I felt like I'm all grown up mad mature to be doing things that are done by grown ups. With our age differences of 3 years, I sometimes feel a gap between us but either way, i knew it was good.

Sometimes, it's better for someone to make the first move cos if both parties were to wait,things will never ever happen. And when the opportunity rises and nothing is done, chances are gone and may not come back again. It might be too late and some regret it with the rest of their life.

The end.

2009-07-27T21:37:00.000-07:00

These past few days/week has been real hectic for me. I've been flooded with assignments, lacking sleep and my exams are coming. Everything seems to be coming over me yet at the same time, I'm focused on the wrong stuff which shouldnt be the case. Im drifting, far far away from the things I had intended.
Finally 2 has down, one more to go. And till then, mug till exams.

I'm upset with so many things.
I hope tonight turns out fine. It's been long.

I think you deserve someone better TJY. Sigh. ):

2009-07-19T19:03:00.000-07:00

Its the anxious feeling coming back again. I've been playing volleyball for half my life yet Im getting this quirky feeling. Its not that I lack the experience, I think its just me that I am excited to get back on court. Just afew days ago, I was thinking of the match, I've been anticipating this for a long time(its just 3 days ago) but still, I wanna play my best and even though my sch's team isnt strong as compared to other polys, but still, I'll go out there to set the nicest balls I've ever set, defend and focus on the match. Reliving the feeling of being in the court once again, as its part of my growing up process.
Good Day and all the best TEAM MATES! :D

2009-07-18T09:21:00.000-07:00

Photos aken durig BUTS. :D It's me & my sister!

I feel so much better now, after slping the whole day. :D Thanks to all those whom have send your regards. I feel so much better.

To add onto my list of sinful treats, I tasted the nicest cakes around in town from bakerzin and goddamit, it feels like heaven the moment i place a slice of cookies and cream cheesecake into my mouth.

2009-07-17T08:32:00.000-07:00

Im down with an irritating cold and flu that mucus just keeps flowing like a running tap! How am i gonna survive Monday's match!? AHHH! :( Anyway, I didnt know that for POLITE games are the best of 5 sets. Omfg, how to play!?
I went to watch BUTS and I love double contrast the most. I think it's one of the best in the whole cast list that was offered. Its witty and energetic ballet, with a fuse of both elegance and classical form of ballet. So during picnic, I had a great chat with my sis even though I was feeling moody aft I took an aftnoon nap thanks to the medicine which made me drowsy. I rmb making a comment abt the friends/people in her school being ahlians of high calibre. I think i made a statment that sounds like this, " WAH! Eversince when did Ahlians become English Educated/ Speaks English?! I though they either speak Chinese/Dialects liek Hokkien?! So high class ar!" Apparently, my sis mixes with rich girlfriends whom are totally lianish, those typical hairstyles and looks, Im just alil concern abt my sis turning into one. Oh God, watch over my sister, Amen.
I'm turning in in awhile and I'll see a doctor tmr. NO H1N1, cross my fingers.

2009-07-14T09:25:00.000-07:00

An eventful day to begin with. With the start of the day, my whole body smell of makan place and i can bearly smell the perfume I've sprayed b4 i left home. Anyway, atleast my Wricom grp has came out with the skeletonal framework. Attended CHSE lecture by a guest speak Dr Goh, skipped PROP lecture, went for soccer trg for awhile since there's a soccer match between SP & NYP. Apparently, i was the ball picker which i got free FBT shorts, POLITE T-shirt, free can of H2o. Anyway, the score was 7-0 with NYP leading the whole entire game. In short, it was a one sided affair with NYP controlling the whole entire game with a total of 3 casualties from SP. Im looking forward to Thursday's match between NP & ITE. wooooohoooooooos!

2009-07-13T07:59:00.000-07:00

It's again Monday Blues. The most dreaded PEE tutorial is finally over. Well, I've always thought PEE was reductant until i found out its one of my examinable modules i have out of the 2. Amazingly, I've participated much in tutorials today though i was half the time feeling deaddddd. Anw, I wish the assignments will stop coming in cos I've got 6 assignments on hand which isnt alot but the datelines are all close up together.

I'm excited for tmr, only afew would understand and know why. HAHA! Im so tempted to skip PROP lecture tmr for soccer trg. Hee.

I Wanna Watch HARRY POTTER! WHO WANNA DATE ME OUT, TEXT ME OKAY!? CHEERS!

2009-07-12T08:18:00.001-07:00

It's formal day. I had to wear this floral blouse and black satin material pants, both from mango which i bought recently, black stockings and black heels. (Heels are a killer; they're meant to kill) I love lunch today, and I think I've fallen in love with butter rice with raisins; it goes hand in hand! (: My house smells of apple and raisin pies! :D

GF accompanied me to queens to get a pair of soccer boots and a pink addidas water bottle which I thought was a steal. Eversince when was Addidas waterbottle costs 7 bucks!? I think my boots are just plain sexy. No doubts, no regrets!

I don't think I've got problem with my time managemet but rather the people around doesnt inform me of up-coming things on time. So who's to blame? I do not have the power in my hands.

2009-07-11T08:17:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Sister!

I completely went out of my mind since last night. I aint sure if I actaully did the right thing, Neither was I sure what's the outcome like. - It turns out well.

My family didnt quite like the idea the things I've decided with. Im not quite sure of myself commiting to so many things at one shot. I'm worried that I may fall into depression or sth.
I wish God had made me smarter. I pray that he'll give me wisdom, not just knowledge to tie myself through so many ordeals. Sometimes, I would rather keep things to myself & not let anyone knows. Life would be simplier that way. Honestly. Should I get the boots!?

Guilt is still bugging you, it'll never be release from you from making those empty promises. But I've learn to forgive, so learn to free yourself. Best Wishes.

2009-07-10T09:18:00.000-07:00

Flying Foxy!

Early Mornings were spend at West Coast Park.

As promised,

It was all too cheesy.

Shagged!

2009-07-09T10:00:00.000-07:00

Im beginning to think if I'll ever have time for my social life after I join soccer. No regrets still (: It'll occupy me. It's a fun game, better than volleyball. Either ways, my volleyball shoes are falling apart due to excessive kicking of a soccer ball and the skin is torn up with extra cracks on the sides.
This equals to more shopping to come. Who's willing to sponsor me with extra cash?
Ive got a whole list of what I intend to get and mostly are all sports stuff.
1. Animal Bag
2. Soccer Boots
3. Volleyball Shoes (still in considerations if I should invest in one)
4. Pants
5. More Sports bra
6. Ballet leotards
MONEY MONEY MONEY, GIVE ME MONEY!

GENDERISMs.

2009-07-08T09:06:00.000-07:00

OMFG, I think Im attracted to someone of the same gender as me. I aint mad but it's just an attraction that I'll get over- soon. And don't ask who she is, how I know her, why Im attracted to her, where I got to know her. She'll be your mystery and I'll be her admirer. :P I AINT IN LOVE! !@#$%

Friendly Match at SP. SUP! I thank God Im in NP. The environment is so much better, atleast it aint that gloomy. Those who have PMS now, after entering SP would have a worser PMS- sth like a UPMS( ultra-PMS) ? Either way, the games we play were good. I just love the moments when i was in court, me being myself on court with opponents that I've known since primary till poly. But they'll forever reamain as opponents on court, friends out of court. How amazing to be growing up in this manner that not everyone experiences. Something really affected me alot on court. In a good way dear friends; so no worries (: I shall not go into much details.

Look forward to Soccer training tmr (:

Lime.

2009-07-07T06:40:00.000-07:00

When one's gone, there is no return. The happy times turns memories, the not so turns history. Thats why from all these, we learn what we did wrong and try to be better. But sometimes, memories are a hindrance in my life. It keeps me from moving on. It keeps me from wanting to persue things. So, memories are not that sweet after all. They come back once in awhile when I do my reflections and it contributes to the lists of regrets that I have which never ends. The lists continues today.. Many atimes, I wished to step back and revive times, the decisions that I've made. Once past, it's gone forever and never returns to make a second coming.
Treasure it.

Memories are Harsh

2009-07-06T09:49:00.000-07:00

I've decided to open it to the public after laying low for quite awhile. It's good to be heard, express yourself and gain back all the confidence you've lost from the past.