Ballet on wheels.
Friday, October 14, 2005
Post Mortem on Ballet: Six Months After
It's been almost six months since I started ballet. Perhaps, even less.
I couldn't touch the floor in April. But now I can.
I couldn't get my body to do things that I wanted it to do - eg: balance more, get that muscle to pull in that way, this way. But now, I kinda get the hang of it.
I was almost afraid of ballet, given the bad experiences I had at my initial trial class at FAB. The teacher there was only interested in finishing the class, going through the motions which I absolutely detest.
I like creativity, free movement and most of all - self expression.
Good thing is that I made two good friends through ballet. Sarah, my partner in crime in dance. She's fresh too! And Staphanie, the dance teacher!
It's been fun going to ballet, though we can't get some of the advanced steps, and my releve is still "loose", as in, I bend my legs instead of straightening it to give the illusion of super long legs.
But I realise that I need to push myself even more.
I find myself laxing. Where has that 'kiasu' side of me gone to?
We're set to take the exam next year. That should be a great push.
Can't wait to go on pointe, but only get to do that if we get our basics correct =)
Else, I'm enjoying the ride.
One of the list of things which I wanted to do all my life.
More updates soon.
-jade-
I couldn't touch the floor in April. But now I can.
I couldn't get my body to do things that I wanted it to do - eg: balance more, get that muscle to pull in that way, this way. But now, I kinda get the hang of it.
I was almost afraid of ballet, given the bad experiences I had at my initial trial class at FAB. The teacher there was only interested in finishing the class, going through the motions which I absolutely detest.
I like creativity, free movement and most of all - self expression.
Good thing is that I made two good friends through ballet. Sarah, my partner in crime in dance. She's fresh too! And Staphanie, the dance teacher!
It's been fun going to ballet, though we can't get some of the advanced steps, and my releve is still "loose", as in, I bend my legs instead of straightening it to give the illusion of super long legs.
But I realise that I need to push myself even more.
I find myself laxing. Where has that 'kiasu' side of me gone to?
We're set to take the exam next year. That should be a great push.
Can't wait to go on pointe, but only get to do that if we get our basics correct =)
Else, I'm enjoying the ride.
One of the list of things which I wanted to do all my life.
More updates soon.
-jade-
Bisexual Me & Indian gods
Yes.
You read the headings correctly. My company decided to tailor each of us associates a suit, given that my boss insisted that we dress better,therefore it would start with each of us owning a decent suit.
The tailor, a supposed Mr Shiva (and mind you, isn't that supposed to be the name of a god?), well - he did something pretty miracalous for me.
He created an artificial crotch for me.
Mr Shiva @ demi god originates from the old school Sparksman's Shop and decided to come out on his own to make his own cash. He's one smooth talker, with slinky hairdo, bright-Darlie smile and always manages to convince you to go for the most expensive cloth, even when you don't need it.
Anyway, I tailor made a high waisted pants, and somehow, with the second fitting round - when I actually sit down - I have a CROTCH ! It's the guy pants " zip" that sticks out so obvious, that I simply can't wear it to a clients meeting, lest they think I'm BI!
No offense to BI's but I'm straight out all the way - a girl!
Not to mention, that I tailormade a long coat - something like the trenchcoat style. If you notice Zara's designs, it's supposed to be rather elegant looking, sharp but still feminine with cut in waist and all - but I look like a MAN when I wear it!
There goes my respect for any demigods in general - Shiva to that effect.
But somehow, to the credit of worshipping Hindu's with Deepavali around the corner, Annalakshimi still gives me a good impression, especially with the vegetarian restaurant in Mid Valley which serves DA BEST, most tasty, spread of vegetarian.
You get your fresh yogurt, that tantalizing dried chilli (hot to the core!), mixed spice rice, ladoo, just right texture kinda dhal, vegetarian curry - anything that suits the Indian banana leaf streak in you!
And best of all - we PAY what we want to PAY.
There's no fixed ceiling or floor price, it's what you want to give, as a contribution at the end of the day.
Check it out here: http://www.midvalley.com.my/shop/annalakshmi.html
-jade-
You read the headings correctly. My company decided to tailor each of us associates a suit, given that my boss insisted that we dress better,therefore it would start with each of us owning a decent suit.
The tailor, a supposed Mr Shiva (and mind you, isn't that supposed to be the name of a god?), well - he did something pretty miracalous for me.
He created an artificial crotch for me.
Mr Shiva @ demi god originates from the old school Sparksman's Shop and decided to come out on his own to make his own cash. He's one smooth talker, with slinky hairdo, bright-Darlie smile and always manages to convince you to go for the most expensive cloth, even when you don't need it.
Anyway, I tailor made a high waisted pants, and somehow, with the second fitting round - when I actually sit down - I have a CROTCH ! It's the guy pants " zip" that sticks out so obvious, that I simply can't wear it to a clients meeting, lest they think I'm BI!
No offense to BI's but I'm straight out all the way - a girl!
Not to mention, that I tailormade a long coat - something like the trenchcoat style. If you notice Zara's designs, it's supposed to be rather elegant looking, sharp but still feminine with cut in waist and all - but I look like a MAN when I wear it!
There goes my respect for any demigods in general - Shiva to that effect.
But somehow, to the credit of worshipping Hindu's with Deepavali around the corner, Annalakshimi still gives me a good impression, especially with the vegetarian restaurant in Mid Valley which serves DA BEST, most tasty, spread of vegetarian.
You get your fresh yogurt, that tantalizing dried chilli (hot to the core!), mixed spice rice, ladoo, just right texture kinda dhal, vegetarian curry - anything that suits the Indian banana leaf streak in you!
And best of all - we PAY what we want to PAY.
There's no fixed ceiling or floor price, it's what you want to give, as a contribution at the end of the day.
Check it out here: http://www.midvalley.com.my/shop/annalakshmi.html
-jade-
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