The Road Not Taken

I recently got my hands on the book The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost. I'm sure many of you recall studying it in form 4 or 5 as one of our compulsary literature components but i espcecially like this poem because it relates to me..=) btw..the book is really good..many very good poems and life lessons that I find difficult to comprehend...but thanks to technology..there r loads of websites for help..well here it goes..the road not taken

TWO roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;

Then took the other, as just as fair,
And having perhaps the better claim,
Because it was grassy and wanted wear;
Though as for that the passing there
Had worn them really about the same,

And both that morning equally lay
In leaves no step had trodden black.
Oh, I kept the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way,
I doubted if I should ever come back.

I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.

When I was in high school, i remember being taught that it was about the rewards of forging your own way in life and not following the path of others have taken. However, after some research, I found out that Robert Frost never intended it that way and referred to it as a very tricky poem. This poem was about his friend walking the woods in London and coming to a crossroad, there's no turning back in life, although one might change paths later on in life, they still can't change the past. It is about coming to crossroads of your life and making the decision. The poem was actually the thoughts of the traveler thinking back on the choice he made, wondering if it was the right one.Sounds familiar? Well, I guess after high school, we all come to that crossroad. It relates well to me, taking a road so uncertain. I truly hope one day, I could say, that has made all the difference. To all my friends out there, who have chosen paths not so popular, I admire all of you for daring to be different. Good luck & God has a great plan installed for all of us. I love you guys! =)

Read up guys..

Ah well, so looks like i'm gonna be stuck here for another month..so i'm back=) hehe..half of my heart is just screaming with joy..another half..just so tired!

You know, we talk about inefficiency in our country but really, it's not just our country! It's the same everywhere. I went to the Canadian consulate some 2 months ago, submitted my application and two weeks later they told me, my application can't be processed cause it requires a CAQ. Okay, my mistake. So submitted my CAQ & I was very pleased to receive it really quickly.I was jumping with joy. Hurray, now I'm gonna be able to get there on time. I returned to the consulate and hoped that everything was together this time and then...they told me I needed a medical examination done by a specific doctor from their list because I haven't been in the US for long enough! I just did a medical before coming to the US argh! not only was it gonna cost me another 300 dollars..(yes, i'm talking about USD here) but the bigger frustration it will take me another 4-8 weeks for it to be approved. Hello, my classes start on the 4th of September!!! argh...anyways...i guess, so much complaining won't change a thing! I wanted to jump on the plane back to Malaysia. Well, so don't be suprise if you see me around out of a sudden. Haha, well no, still a possibility, tomorrow I am going to check if Joffrey is gonna keep me and if they do. Yupe, i'll stay for another month..otherwise..hmmmpp..we'll see...=P

The past month has been stressful for me. It was like after my injury. My body no longer could do what my mind wanted me to do! HELP! argh! Just felt like breaking I might have been making a really bad choice in my life. But then, on days when i feel really down. I go for class and feel good again. It's sad. This love affair...

anyways, I spent the last month doing everything I wanted to do in New York. Finally, I was just ready to leave. But, guess I should be thankful. I got a bonus! Another month in New York! The dream! Ah..

I look at others in envy..their lives are so secure...they go to college..for the next 3-4 years of their life..and then...move on.. land a job..do well..get promoted...fall in love...get married...live happily ever after...quite a fairytale huh?? sighs..why didn't i choose that??..no wonder they call dancers stupid! sighs...what we do for our art...

surrender...

I'm sorry guys...i give up blogging...i'm just no good at this!Things just been so hectic here in New York and I haven't had any inspiration to write about anything...New York has been awesome and I think u really have to live here to enjoy the whole experience...I'll be leaving to Montreal soon...half of me is pretty excited about that..but I no longer know how i am going to cope with a slower paced life..when i visited boston recently...i realised how different things were and I couldn't even stand the pace of ppl walking on the streets...i guess i've become much more impatient...anyway...perhps when i am in montreal and have more time i'll be back..but for my last few days in new york...i just want to enjoy it to the max..

love,
Jac

Double Bill(Grease & Chorus Line)

I was packing up some stuff today and I came across a DVD of pictures of Double Bill...got me all sentimental..=) i miss performing on stage...this was one of the most challenging performances I did...and extremely fun & rewarding..
fyi..double bill was a pspa production I was involved in March..it was also restaged for Sultan in April...it was the same week as my Juilliard auditions and I had to fly there and back within the week...needless to say..i was way exhausted...fell sick..lost my voice...was suffering from jetlag..but the show went on..and i had a time of my life..just being able to perform..do something i loved..and being appreciated...it was priceless..=)these gorgeous pictures were taken by uncle Ronnie..thank you so much for your effort and giving me a copy! and to those grease ppl i really had fun working with ya all! miss ya guys! =) mom, syl, gavin & uncle Yoong Kim...thanks for believing in me..and giving me the opportunity to explore different roles..hats off to u guys for fabulous work! =)


Summer nights-girls..i know the guys had all the cool moves..but we look pretty sweet...haha =) so not me!


i like this pic..i look hot eh??/...lol...okay..don't puke...next...


"I'm so nervous" Bebe(skirt falls off accidentally) how realistic..=)


I love this picture captured of Gavin as director...the lighting and everything..makes it so artistic...


Kiss today goodbye...the song you are listening to right now...a dancer who twist her ankle..which marks the end of her career...=(...sighs..


Don't we look stunning???...


Chorus Line leads...


The whole jing gang(Cast & crew of Double Bill-Grease & Chorus Line 2007)...full of smiles...=) although it was hardwork..tiring having to go thru all those rehearsals...getting yelled at by syl & Mr chin...it all paid off...we had a wonderful time...made new friendships and shared the same joy and overcomed the challenge of having to dance, act & sing...we did it..yahoo!!! =)

Click pictures to enlarge and see yourself =) Pictures courtesy of Mr Ronnie

Last month in New York=(

I want more time here...I love it too much!!!....