A Funny Incident

I've encountered a funny thing when I was working 2 days back. The incident happened when I needed to withdraw a security ID to access a server which I was working upon.


Normally, passwords of high privilege Security ID will be set by someone who doesn't have anything to do with the System Acceptance Test (SAT) of that particular server for security reasons. This means that the person who create a new password of the Security ID of the server has the freedom to set any password he/she likes. So, while generating an existing password for the server I came across this hilarious password..





I wonder if the person who secured to password is having a crapy day that time. Even though I don't know the guy who did this, I wish I could get to know him if I had the chance.

Pictorial History

Ever since I was born, I'm chubby.. only god knows why. This is me taken when I was just few months old.








My brother and I when I was 2 years old. Loved the pose! My bro taught me to do that.







Not sure when this was taken but I guess its about 3 years old and I'm pretty sure it's on my birthday.








This is when I was 3-4 years old. Getting a little cheeky and mischevious.








This picture was taken when I was in standard 2. I was 8 years old at that time.









Senior class in secondary school. Best time I've ever had!









Me at about 17 years old. After several years stopping my ballet class, ballet is still a big part of my life which I will treasure forever.








Graduated from HELP University College at 22 years old. Hurray !!!

Current Affairs

It has been a while since I’ve written a post in my blog and you must be wondering if it’s another dance related essay. Ok.. you all can breath now. I’m not going to write about dance. Not on this post, perhaps the next one. I’m taking a short break from dance due to the fact that it’s getting harder and I’m one level up (bronze) and I’m getting bored of Cha Cha in which I have to complete for at least a month and a half.

Alright.. alright… no dance related stuff.. I get it. So, what have I been up to these past few weeks ?? I’ve just bought a car – Perodua Viva and had been practicing my driving around the neighborhood at night after work. To tell you’re the truth, it has been ages since I’ve driven therefore when I first got into the car, I didn’t know what to do. The person supervising my driving, my mom, who had to take high-blood pressure pills before she sat beside me in the car. No lah… I don’t think my driving is that bad.. I just need to get use to driving again.. Anyway, freedom awaits me once I can drive by myself… hehehe.

Let’s see, what else.. owhh... I took few days leave from work and traveled to Penang, my second home and a food paradise! I’ve only spent two and a half days there (arrived on Sunday afternoon and left on Wednesday morning) because I was scheduled to work on Thursday. Managed to buy some food for my always-hungry team mates at work and also a Soda beige shorts in Metrojaya. Cost about RM36 but I love the cutting and it fits me well. Actually, I was hoping to have a meal at one of my fav. place Mama’s Nyonya Food restaurant located at Abu Siti Lane but ran out of time. Maybe I will some other time. After arriving at KL on Wednesday evening, I quickly prepared myself for a farewell gathering for one of my dear colleague at Johnny’s situated at Summit USJ.

Well, I guess that’s about it so far. Thinking of creating a pictorial history of myself in the next post.. Have to hit the sack soon.. got to wake up early for another day at work tomorrow. Pray hard that nothing will go terribly wrong tomorrow. Ops, actually its today, it’s past midnight. G’night !

Competition Time!

Finally, I’ve managed to find some time to sit down here again to create another post in this blog. I’m assuming that you all would like to know how did the dance competition turned out to be. To tell you the truth, it wasn’t what I’ve expected.

First and foremost, Lai Kuan and I didn’t practice much due to work commitments. We’ve only started practicing the day before the competition. That day is also the day we finalize the routine while adding new moves to it from the result of 1 week of research done before. Well you must be thinking that we are carving our own coffin for our funeral. Yes, I thought so too! In fact, I was really sure that we will not win given the preparation that we did. It was almost next to none. After our weekly dance class, our teacher asked us to dance for the class and we did. By the end of the dance, the whole class was so excited. Even more excited than we are. Anyway, our teacher gave us some constructive criticism which I appreciate a lot and it shows that he cares. After that, we practice for about an hour before we went home to get a good rest before the competition the next day.

The next afternoon, I met up with Lai Kuan at the LRT station and we both went to the competition venue together. After registering ourselves, we went through the steps few more times because our practice session the day before was not enough. Feeling nervous, we messed up the steps during the rehearsal. Also during the competition, we were, or at least I am so overwhelmed by the whole environment that I had a mental block and we screwed up the routine again but we managed to recover and dance till the music ends. From that point onwards, we knew that we stand a slim chance of winning although we didn’t know how others fare. The competition ended at 4.30pm.Lai Kuan, few other friends and I went out for a short lunch because both of us didn’t have our lunch yet. Frankly speaking, I don’t even have mood to eat but I ate anyway because I have to. We went back to the venue at 5.45pm and watched line dancing till 7.30pm. Shortly after that, the competition result was announced. Finalist in my division was called to the dance floor for the award giving ceremony. We went anyway with no hopes of getting any medals.

They started with 3^rd placing first. Then came to 2^nd placing. My former dance teacher, William announced, ‘The second placing goes to…. Dianne Teoh and Moo Lai Kuan!’. Instantly, both of us looked at each other, couldn’t believe that we were silver medalist. I looked back at my teacher and my classmates and they can’t stop smiling… so did Lai Kuan and I…LOL. What a perfect way to end the day. After winning silver after a non stellar performance, I wondered if the gold could have been easily won if we didn’t screw up our routine during the competition. Maybe.. but silver is good enough for starters.

A Disaster Waiting to Happen?

I can’t believe it!!! I really can’t believe it!!! My dear friend, Lai Kuan and I are going to enter our first ever dance competition!!! Seriously, we’ve been taking classes for only about 2 and a half months. It’s a dream come true ! Well, at least for me.

It all happened yesterday after our dance class when Royce informed our class that there is a party on the 29^th of April held by the studio at a community hall nearby the dance studio. He further added that who would be interested in joining the rock n roll competition held earlier that day and that is when he got my full attention. No one dared to reply, me included. I was surprised that he even asked because we are all just beginners. But I was definitely interested so I went to see him after he went out of the class along with Lai Kuan and Jennifer to get further information. It seems that for the competition, if Lai Kuan and I join, we will be dancing with each other in an event called the Ladies Event. This event is solely catered for the ladies as there’s not many male dancers compared to the ladies. That means, one of us will need to dance the men’s steps, and that would be me. I don’t mind, it will be fun! Furthermore, we will be competing among the beginners of the dance school, I think. Royce is kind enough to train us for the competition which I appreciate a lot!

I’m so excited and nervous at the same time now as I don’t know how good are my competitors and there’s only 2 weeks left before the competition and we don’t have any concrete routine to practice on. Also, Lai Kuan and I don’t meet that often which make it harder to practice together. Well, I’m trying to pick up steps from all sorts of media so I could use it during the competition. Hope all turns out well and I don’t fall flat on the floor during competition. I’m keeping my fingers cross.

Sam, a-ba, Sam, a-ba !!!

Last Saturday was the first class of beginner 2 Latin ballroom class. As suspected, it was a little harder that beginner 1 where I did Cha Cha, Rock N’ Roll and Waltz. From my previous post, Samba is my first dance. To tell you the truth, this is the first dance that I’m nervous of before the class and maybe during the beginning of the class. I was not sure if I had accidentally picked up bad habits from the CD that I’ve learnt from previously. Also, it has kept me up for few nights thinking about the moves, how I moved and how it’s suppose to be like.

Anyway, the first exercise that Royce had us do was to step front with the left foot, make a quick transfer of weight to the right foot at the side of the left, then step back on the right foot to get familiar with the count and the quick transfer of body weight and at the same time, counting to the beat, 1, a-2, 3, a-4, etc, etc... Next came the hip movements. The hips should sway the most when it comes to the transfer of weight. So instead of bending our knees (bobbing) up and down, the height should remain the same and only from waist below should be moving. Also, feet should be turned out when pointing back. I felt like I’m doing a mix of belly dancing and ballet. Sounds difficult? Yeah.. it definitely is. I was so uncomfortable moving the hips that I look like a total beginner of all beginners! The same goes for the whole class, especially the guys and we all started laughing because of the awkwardness of the movement, at least that’s how we felt at that time. Knowing that the class totally sucked at the basic hip movement, Royce had us do only the bobbing, to get us familiar with the beats, then, progressively taught us from there. I notice that he had a tough time teaching us too. Well, I don’t blame him.. LOL.

Things started to get better during the 2^nd half of the class when we were taught the Samba swift and walk. The Swift was cool as I manage to get 80% the hip movement! Samba walk was alright although during practice, I slipped twice at the back foot, that’s suppose to be stationary and is used to pull the front foot back by a few centimeters. That made my friends and Royce laugh. LOL. Well, at least my technique is correct and also I think its time to get a pair of Latin ballroom shoes. I wonder it will be even more slippery to dance in the shoes ?? I have to get one eventually so might as well visit the shoe shop after class. Also, my feet is hurting every time classes ends.

Anyway, by the end of the class, I was moving my hips like no one’s business…LOL. I’m so glad that I could do it although it’s not as good as Royce’s but boleh tahan la for a beginner. I just have to practice a whole lot to do be PRECISE and PERFECT. I left the studio feeling relieved.

A Long Break

Finally, I’ve successfully completed beginner 1 Latin ballroom class. It has been great fun dancing the Cha Cha, Rock N’ Roll and Waltz. In beginner 2, the dances that will be taught comprises of Samba, Salsa and Rumba. Yeah.. completely Latin! I’m starting to wonder if I’m cut out for Latin dances. I’m afraid.. I’m deadly afraid!

Actually, Royce, my dance instructor gave the class a brief demo on the basic of the 3 dances at the end of the last beginner 1 dance class and I have to admit, it looked difficult, especially Samba, the dance with the most movement from the waist down. The way he moved was so PRECISE and PERFECT which has made me doubt if I can ever do what he did, ever! Also, that will be the first dance that I’m going to learn in beginner 2! Salsa came next but I’ve already learned that in college last time. Last but not least, Rumba, the dance of love.. That’s another dance I’m worried about as I have not learnt it before in college, like Samba. But I had a crash course on rumba before, I mean, really a crash course. It lasted for about 10 minutes where William taught the class the basics of rumba because one of my college mate ask about it. Thank goodness for that!!!

So during the 2 weeks of break before starting beginner 2, I bought few VCDs on Latin ballroom to watch and maybe get some moves from there. The first 2 CDs I bought was on professional Latin ballroom competitions. I was in awe when I saw them dance and my jaw literally dropped to the floor. Hmm.. I wonder if I will every dance like them. Well, I doubt it.. as for now. The other 2 CDs was on Samba, the dance that I’m destined to learn. Actually I bought it because I wanted to learn before the class start so that I could get familiar with the moves and also I wanted to prove to myself that I could shake my butt like Royce did. To be more precise, it’s the shaking of hips and not the butt. But the word ‘butt’ sounds nicer. Both CDs on Samba was great as it teaches more technique than steps which what I’m aiming for. Unfortunately, there are 2 disadvantages of learning through the CDs. First, although I’m getting a head start compared to others in the class, I’m not sure if how I move is the correct way. There was once I tried to samba walk to the front and it feels like a Rumba walk. Second, the whole CD is in mandarin and I can only understand about 20% of it. I’m just trying to follow how the instructor moves in the CD!!!

Anyway, I’m prepared to forget everything I learnt from the CD and start off with a clean memory when I go for my first Samba class. Wish me all the best! I hope I can shake my hips like a pro during the class! LOL!!!

D.A.N.C.E

DANCE! That all I've been thinking of ever since I've enrolled myself in Latin ballroom class about 2 months ago. Actually, to tell you the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, attending dance classes has been one of my goals even before I completed my degree. Now that I have fulfilled one of my many goals in life, I’m definitely looking forward to expand my experience in dance a whole lot more than before.

I first came across the world dance when I was 7 years old. At that time, I was asthmatic therefore my mom signed me up for ballet classes every week in school to strengthen my lungs. I have to agree that it really helps as I was declared asthma-free when I turned 12. 2 years down the road, mom decided to stop my ballet classes as the fees kept increasing and I don’t really need to go for classes anymore given the fact that I’ve recovered from my childhood sickness. Ever since the day, I’ve made a promise to myself never to let my bones harden and continued to do stretching everyday till I’m too old to walk. 4 years had passed until one day, a friend of mine asked me to join ballroom class with her in our college. That was the first time I’ve ever dance ballroom and I did Rock N’ Roll, Salsa and Jive. Needless to say, at first, I prefer ballet more than ballroom, maybe because ballet was my first love. But when I decided to stop ballroom class after 2 months, I started to miss dancing and from that day onwards, I vowed to take up ballroom again when I start working.

Alas now, after 4 years in college, I’ve managed to get a decent job nearby the dance studio that’s owned by the dance instructor, William, who taught me in college 3 years ago. Glad I could finally meet his again and he was glad to see me together with a friend of mine that he had taught before. We were invited into his office for a chat before our class started. Anyway, it was a great feeling to be back dancing as this moment has been long overdue.

Lets do the cha cha !

Yeah!!! The day I’ve been waiting for a long time has finally arrived! And no, it’s not my wedding day although I would love to experience in later in life. It’s the day I start my Latin ballroom dance class! To tell you the truth, I’ve been hooked on dancing since I was 7 years old. At that time, I had the privilege to attend my first dance class, ballet class in my primary school. Although it saddens me a great big deal to stop the classes, but little did I know that what I’ve learn in ballet has laid a solid ground for me to branch of to other types of dances. So, enough said, lets get back to the current event, the Latin ballroom class.

Yesterday was the day I started the class. I went to the LRT station nearby to meet my friends after a half day’s work in the office. As me and my friends we on the way to the dance studio, I could feel the sudden excitement rushing through my veins. We went to register ourselves once we’ve arrived and wondered what dance we’re learning. Yes, we don’t even know what dance we are going to learn after signing up. That’s how much we love to dance. LOL. Anyway, when the class was a blast! We were taught cha cha by our dance instructor, Royce. Since there were shortage of guys in the class(1:3), each of the girl have to take turns to dance with the guys, instructor included. The whole routine was covered by the end of the class. Actually the routine was fairly simple and my friends and I had it easy catching up after missing the first class. Maybe it’s because we had learnt the basics before but I did encounter some confusion like to differentiate ‘Hold Hands’ and ‘New York’ steps. Anyway, I’ve managed to straighten things up thanks to my friends.

For the next week, we will be learning rock n roll and I’m eagerly looking forward to it. Ahh… I’ve learnt it before but I can barely remember the steps. Hopefully I will pick it up as fast as I learnt cha cha yesterday. Hate to be left behind because I love to dance. Dance is my first love, my passion, my life. Guess I was born to dance.

Eng-lish, I-lish, Me-lish

I said “WE plan to go to Bukit Tinggi.”
But she heard “ME plan to go to Bukit Tinggi.”
And thus, start our “war on English”…

“What are THEM doing?”
“Bought the wrong tickets ME think.”

“What do YOURS want to eat?”
“ME don’t know. YOURS decide.”…..

In short, I become me, you become yours, he becomes him….. and we really had FUN doing it…. Couldn’t stop laughing. Really had us in stitches. We actually had to think for a while just to say out a proper sentence.. but with the wrong pronouns of course. Until our tongues became tied up. Can’t even say normal words properly…hehe… if our beloved English teacher found out we have been jumbling up the English language, we would be in deep shit.. pardon us for the word..hehe

But hey, it is really superb fun just to be different once in a while… add in spice to our everyday mundane lives. Should do something different once in a while, bring out the boredom in our lives.

“See YOURS next time?”
“See YOURS. Bye.”

So, who says English is boring? ME don’t think so. Do YOURS think so?