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An awesome wine bar Chris and I visited at Time Warner Center, NYC.

Finding true passion…

As the new year unfolded upon me, I spent time reflecting upon my life. I can’t help but feel fortunate for the past 21 years. The places I traveled, the experiences I had, and the friends along the way. Although I still have very vivid memories in my mind, I wish I kept a little book of those precious times.

As a young girl, I remember waking up every morning wanting to be a ballerina. I jumped at the opportunity to watch ballets and classes were like heaven. It just took my breath away. I spent the last few years of my life doing that but after I spend sometime dancing in Canada, I learn that was no longer what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. It’s just that realization that kicks in one morning that you no longer love what you are doing. I know that many people get stuck and spent their lifetime settling for the cultural norm but I shall not settle for that.

And 2009, is a new journey for me. The journey for me to find what makes me jump up on my toes every morning. I know I am idealistic to believe that the work can be just that. I dedicate this year to finding my passion once again. And I invite you to join me on this journey. I know I am in the perfect place and position to discover that, the wonders of New York City and the expansive opportunity and rigor of Columbia.

Happy New 2009!!!

Les Ballet Trockadero De Monte Carlo

I had so much fun watching the Trockadero's with my mom n Chris. Although I ended up being really sick, probably from laughing too hard. It was the most hilarious performance I have ever watched. A total must see for every dancer!



FYI, they are an all male dancer company that performs like a full company. Yes, on pointes and everything. It was ridiculously good. They mastered the female techniques of classical ballet and poked fun into female dancer habits. The humor was from both the choreography as well as the execution of the moves. I figured I could not possibly put in words the hilariousness of it. So, here are a few videos from Joyce Theatre. The first video being swan lake. Yes, they performed both Odile and Odette variations including the pas de deux!!! And the second video is of dying swan. My super favorite. Look at the arms. Gorgeous! An excellent performance, I would highly recommend.

1st Semester @ Columbia

I got thru my first semester!!! yay!!! (applause please!) finished finals!!!hope i did ok.. It was the hardest semester of my life...I remember the first week of orientation they warned us how difficult life would be here...n it sure has been..but i also had heaps of fun!=) I am sad that I have not kept memories of my days @ Columbia and will definitely keep updates of happenings next semester. There's just been so much going on..but it's been awesome!

back to the most awesome place ever...

Finally back in NYC....

it's better than ever before..in fact..it's been pretty damn awesome...=)

My extended break in Ipoh has been exciting...in that 4 & a half months...i've been able to spend extended time with family..spend some time with my closest friends..did some performances...performed hopefully not for the last time with my 2 best buddies..yifang n jessica...did a 2 person drama..which i was so skeptical about at first but enjoyed it so much after...i'm definitely going to miss that little town but i'm so excited about what lies ahead...=)

Song from Chris

Everything is finally falling into place..

So much has happened over the past few months that i don't even know how to explain the situation. Okay, so here goes..

I spend an awesome New Years to start the year off with Chris!=)

I hate the bitter cold winter in Montreal...

I slipped in the snow...n there went my ankle...2 partially torn ligaments currently being treated...

I continued dancing on it in preparation for the Mexico tour.

I got deported from Mexico...

I was stranded in Miami...

Chris, my knight in shining armor came to the rescue...ok..don't puke..=P

I spent a few days in New York...

I returned to Montreal to speak to my artistic director and packed my things to head home...

I returned home to Ipoh...loving the company of my family and my little Mo.

The first few days I was back..i got assigned ballet classes to teach...so much for a holiday

I got my acceptance letter to Columbia...I was over the moon!=)

I currently have my ankle wrapped up and it feels awful having to limp around...

I can't wait to dance again..

I will be going back to NY soon...=) yay!