Cycling day @ Taman Pertanian, Shah Alam

Very tiring, but it is a good way to destress!

A Princess at Heart

  
Another year has passed. Another winter has come.

So many things happened. So many people left.

Looking back, it was a challenging year.

But I know, with what I've been through, I can handle what life throws me now, in a better way.

'Cos I've been to the mountain top.

I've learned to see diets as a business of the past; a perfect partner as an enchantment; a tough life as challenging; and most importantly, I've learned to prioritize things in life.

More beautiful sceneries. More dancing activities. Thank you life for always throwing me surprises.

Still the same old me. One who either laughs out loud, or cries out hard.

And the friendship I've gained is invaluable.

In the end, it is not how many years in your life that count. It is the life in your years.

Thank you too, my parents dearest.
  

For Christmas! :D

A person can always dream. Going by this rule, I have come out with a humble wishlist of mine.

I want......

1) Career

A career that not only pays me well but also fulfills my emotional needs. 

2) Health supplements

Supply of Bio B-Complex or Redoxons to keep me fit and healthy.

3) Books

Supply of books- All types of books from Donald Trump, Mitch Albom, to Cecelia Ahern and Candace Bushnell. 

4) Camera

A Lumix LX3/5 or Powershot S90/95. A compact camera that is good enough to see me through my life's journey. 

5) Flower headband

A headband with flowers. (I don't like the felt ones...) Saw a very cute one in Vincci today but it doesn'it worth the money. Am starting to think of having a DIY one... where can I find those flowers? 

6) Bean bag

Plain red, beige or brown makes a good match to my living room.

7) Starbucks coffee

Buy me starbucks on any day, and I'll be happy. (My flavour is a latte frap on sunny days and hot latte on moody days.)

8) A new winter coat

OK I know I've already got half a wardrobe of these BUT I just don't feel warm enough yet. My body almost got frozen when I was in China. I will need a thick-enough coat IF I were to go there again you see. 

9) My smile

May I always be blessed with the strength to face and endure difficult situations ahead.

10) Health

A healthy and fit body. So that I can dance like no one is watching.

11) Family

Finally, I wish that my family and friends are always blessed with all the health and happiness the world could offer.

I've got a gold and a silver! --2010 ISTD Medallist Festival Malaysia

I am overly excited; I have too many things to tell but will just keep it simple and short. :)

Our team from Shall We Dance Studio (Karman, LiShen, Kalvin, Kim, Shaw, Heng and myself) took part in the ISTD Medallist competition last weekend and guess what! We have proudly brought back a total of 11 medals! It is really my biggest gift for the Halloween plus the greatest achievement in 2010!

My partner Shaw and myself.

 On the dance floor: Shaw and I; Kalvin and Karman.

 Photo session with Mr.Richard Hunt and Ms. Yvonne Taylor-Hill from ISTD.

 Don't we just LOVEEEE the medals!

 Ivy, principal of SWD Studio and my Latin dance instructor.

A gold and a silver- I'm contented; But at the same time, I want to do even better in the future.

They say results don't lie. I couldn't agree any more. Days and months of hard work and persistent practice off the stage have rewarded me with this in return. How nice!

Special thanks to Ivy and Shaw, for making things possible for me. And to my friends who gave their moral support, I love you all! 

XOXO...

Way to go Wendy! 加油了！

I attended my ISTD grading exam today- and I managed to pass with flying colors!

Many thanks to Ivy my excellent dance instructor, and Shaw, my partner who patiently trains with me and helps make the impossible happen!

They say, one minute on stage and ten years of practice off the stage. I am really glad that the extra hard work, my sore feet and backaches have all paid off!

I have an important appointment tomorrow but I just can't sleep now!

我竟然在今天的ISTD升级试中考到不可思议的分数。

很感谢教练Ivy的悉心教导； 感谢我的partner- Shaw，没有他耐心的一起练习，我根本不可能有这样的成绩！

他们说，台上三分钟，台下十年功。我的努力、腰酸背痛终于都没有白费。

今晚一定睡不着觉了啦！

中秋-感恩！ Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!

每逢佳节倍思亲。

以前在国外工作，过年过节不能回家时，总会想起这句话，心中还会不禁感触。

回到大马工作，想家的时候就开车返南，不时也会致电给妈妈，因为距离的拉近，感觉心里踏实了很多！

你CALL了家人吗？ ：）

"My heart grows fonder of faraway loved ones on lonely festive days..."

When I was working overseas and had to spend festive days away from home,  I was often  overwhelmed by this saying. And the thought of it makes me miss the dearest ones a lot.

Now that I am back in my home land, I get to drive home and buzz Mom whenever I like; It feels great being able to connect easily due to the shortened distance.

Have you called home yet? I just did. :)

Welcome, 2010!

Time does not pause for men.
It sees us through

good times, bad times, sorrows and joys.

The oceans, the skies, the trees and the birds;
Ever so impressive, so beautiful, so glorious.

Obstacles that we have learned to overcome,
Memories, friends that we have chosen to drop,
It is all those things, that make us who we are today.

And you, my dear,
I want you to know, for sure,
That you are in my place,
And I in yours.

Let us drink,
For new hopes, challenges, and achievements
are awaiting us ahead,
In this wonderful year of 2010.

The months of celebrations!

It all begins with HK & Yuki's wedding.

Then WQ & Boon's. (Sorry babe for not being able to make it)

Sokyee's birthday. And Rachel's.

I still have Darick & Audrey's, Suhui & Ren's weddings on the list.

Soon, it will be Christmas, and New Year will follow.

Don't you just love the months of celebrations!