1st Choreographing experience

Hello friends! I performed in a dance piece during NYP's openhouse in Jan. I definitely felt excited as it was my first time performing for openhouse but what I was really ecstatic about was that we performed our own choreographed piece! So I will not miss blogging this out for the world. We took a lot of inspiration from our seniors, various dance teachers and the internet of course haha. The rest we squeezed from our brain juices lol. We started thinking of ideas and songs for the item in the last week of October last year. The real choreographing began in Nov, and the real hardcore practices started in Dec. Our dance teacher left somewhere in the mid of Dec and we were left on our own for almost a month. In respect to that, I applaud ourselves for having the determination to diligently attend self-practices even during busy school periods. Schoolwork was crazy during those few months that time man, and I had an important module exam too. (which I barely passed) Still, I was glad everything worked out in the end and we saw the fruits of our labour.

We thought of the costume, hairstyle, and makeup all by ourselves and yes, we also did it ourselves. Throughout this whole process, I felt a huge sense of accomplishment because omg, I still can't believe it a little but we really did a lot by ourselves. In a small group of 6. I believe that we also came to a realization that we had a lot to learn about dance (so much more and it's never ending).

However, one thing I'm sure about is: I have no regrets during those few months of preparation for the dance item.

I'm sure you have seen those 15 seconds videos of the performance but here is the full one! Finally!! (ps, sorry about the quality, it's filmed by a phone after all. Probably better if you watch it small)

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and presenting our dance piece, Man On A Wire 

Left to right: Ren Ting, Me, Jacinth, Li Yun, Shi Jia, Cheryl

Performers <3 So grateful for them, especially Li Yun and Shi Jia for taking the lead and giving us motivation hehe.

Never got to write them an individual note so here it is:

Ren Ting, you may not have realised, but you have grown in the short period of time in DC. Taking part in so many performances must have been a huge step out of your own comfort zone. I'm so glad that you have become more comfortable with us and able to crack jokes too hehe. Please continue to find joy in dancing~ <3

Jacinth, you never fail to be the happy pill during practices even when you are stressed up with your hectic school schedule. You have surprised me, and I'm sure the others with your creative dance moves which added a unique touch to the dance item. You went through a lot, really, but I believe that you have proved that you do have a flair for dance. Keep trying! Don't give up! <3

Li Yun, although I wasn't close to you at all previously, I'm sure we have gotten closer through this whole process. And I'm really glad that you and Shi Jia decided to participate in this. Thank you for your sudden 'high' moments after milo haha. It really brightens the atmosphere when we felt tired. You definitely gave me the energy to continue practicing. And yes, thank you to you and Shi Jia for being so patient with the rest of us when we couldn't think of steps. <3

Shi Jia, I also wasn't close to you at first, and didn't know how to approach you and Li Yun at the start. But you two were so friendly and we could eventually talk on comfortable terms. I still remember that random h2h talk the six of us had. I felt like we all got closer after that. Thank you for your friendliness and always managing to pull the whole team back on track when we were too crazy playing haha. <3

Cheryl, I don't think you know it, but you were like a motivation for me to study even when I'm so tired after dance. Haha. You hae always balanced dance and schoolwork so well that I believe you're a role model that most of us look up too. Please continue to do that haha. But don't be too stressed up! Thank you also for dealing with SAO for a lot of stuff but know that you still have us if you need any help. <3

They probably won't see this but hehe, I'm thankful for them.

 Lastly, you see that girl in the centre, that's Shu Jing. Haha, Thank you so so much for coming to support us even though you're not in the item and helping us to video and giving us comments on practices. Even coming on openhouse day to help with makeup and moral support. And also to video our performance!! Hehe, love you loads! <3

be back soon! 

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Bye Year 2, Year 333???

Hello! So how's life for everyone?? I finally have a little time to breathe since it's the holidays!! I have been so busy since my last post since I had clinical postings to hospitals too. And exams followed... So that explains the lack of posts. Now I'm back!! So here's what went on during the missing time...

End of projects

Celebrated the end of projects after 4 hardcore projects. We definitely gave our best in every one. This combination worked out quite well after all haha. and I think I put in the more effort than I did in other teams. Sure, it was stressful, but good stress to keep us going and be on edge thanks to an awesome group leader. No sarcasm. Wouldn't mind having the same group back?? hahaha. Haven't said this since my first group in Year 1 Sem 1. really appreciated everyone's efforts. ^^ Year 2 Sem 2 Sub-group 4! Jjang~

 Perfect shot after much disturbance... Scroll down to see haha.

 Last day of school

And yeap, had our last day of school early again but ughhhh I was late lolol. Missed my chance for SBL as a result. But all's well. Ended with group photos with our supportive Nursing Lab teacher Ms Emily!(: 

 Very grateful to her for coaching us and even providing extra lessons after school to supervise our practice.

 Changed into our own clothes straight after that and went on a celebratory lunch with my favourite clique and a few other classmates at Fish & Co.

I kenna slapped??? !! ashdskn. Nahh, just an example of stupid stuff we do to each other. But no, really, like abuse eh. Hahaha.

 Somehow my expression is weird haha.

Sorry, the photos are not in order because it's not taken by me and I just put them according to how they were sent in WA.

Blackball

Finally had my virgin try of blackball!! Loveee their matcha balls, everyone should try it. Had it on the day when I went out with Si Xuan and Xin Yi to have dinner at Beauty World. Fortunately I could make it because it was a long time since I saw Si Xuan haha. After dinner we headed to Lot One where we had this!! Ps, I can't remember when was this but definitely before clinicals started.

 

Selfies while taking DT line to meet them haha. it's everyday that I make up after all.

Group photo!

KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Had an exhausting 2 weeks of clinicals at KKH after 1 week at NUH because it was soooo extremely far. I had to wake up at 4 am plus for morning duty. Tell me how it's not exhausting. I was so thankful that I didn't have CCA for the month of February if not I really would've have died. During those 2 weeks, I came to a very certain conclusion that I do not see myself working at KKH in future. I felt like I couldn't interact with kids better or handle troublesome parents. In any case, I felt like this area wasn't suited for me.

 

Was definitely relieved when clincials ended which meant the end of me waking up so extremely early. Come on, everyone's still sleeping when I'm awake. But, can't be too happy too early because there's round 2 of KKH in March. T.T I wanna cry. Still, I gained new knowledge about pediatrics's health during this clinical posting. The ward staff were quite friendly too and met some really nice PRCP students who helped me haha. Which also reminds me that that will be what I'll be like in Year 3. T.T Lastly, thanks to our CI Mama Sim who taught us so much about topics regarding children's health and sharing her own nursing experiences.

 Literally my first selfies in my nursing uniform.

 Went for a movie date at Cineleisure to watch The Boy, which a really creepy movie rather than scary. Regretted not bringing extra bottoms because look what my movie date was wearing (on the left). It's okay, because I'm still rockin' my outfit haha.

 Had dinner at Charlie Brown Cafe and their food was surprisingly good despite a few mediocre reviews I heard about it. Though some of the items are on the pricey side. But it's worth it because it satisfied my tummy well. So thumbs up! 

This basically summed up most of the time. Hope you enjoyed reading! 

xx