A hobby... To pick just one is difficult. From the last 19 posts, it's clear to see that I have several hobbies, so I'll pick one I haven't mentioned.
I love to dance. I took up dancing almost 2 years ago and have loved every moment of it. Whenever I get a chance, I'll go dancing with my mates. If you had to ask me which style is my favourite, it is difficult to choose.
The Salsa is a dance that I've loved since I was a kid. It comes easily to me (especially following someone I've never danced with) and I love the little tricks and fun things you can do in this dance style.
The Viennese Waltz is magical. It's simple but looks simply beautiful when a lady twirls around, sweeping the floor with her long dress. It's lovely to watch and dance. But you can't do it for too long or else you'll be dizzy ;)
The Swing is a fun dance. It's cheeky and the songs you get to dance to it is great.
The Argentine Tango, ah what's not to love? The scene where Al Pacino asks Gabrielle Anwar if she would like to learn to dance the tango in the movie Scent of a Woman made me want to learn it.
I could go on and on but I think you get the picture.
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Day 19: A talent of mine
When I think of what talents I have, it tends to veer towards music. I learned the piano when I was in primary school. Did the exams, nearly dropped it but with some persuasion (and logical reasoning from my mom) I finished Grade 8. I haven't touched a piano in years.
After high-school I decided to take up the classical guitar. It is a lovely instrument, not recommended to take when you're learning the piano (according to my piano teacher at the time). Only made sense to me later. I learned it for a few years, did a couple of exams and decided I was done with exams. I asked my teacher to teach me various techniques and have been grateful to have learned. I have a guitar (I can see it from where I'm sitting) but it needs some fixing. I haven't played it in over 2 years.
I made a pact with a friend that every decade of my life, I will learn an instrument. I played the piano until I was a teenage, played the guitar in my 20s and next up is the cello. But before that, I want to brush up on the other instruments first so I feel I have not wasted my time (and money) on them and I will do justice to the cello.
What's next after that? I'll have to think about it...
After high-school I decided to take up the classical guitar. It is a lovely instrument, not recommended to take when you're learning the piano (according to my piano teacher at the time). Only made sense to me later. I learned it for a few years, did a couple of exams and decided I was done with exams. I asked my teacher to teach me various techniques and have been grateful to have learned. I have a guitar (I can see it from where I'm sitting) but it needs some fixing. I haven't played it in over 2 years.
I made a pact with a friend that every decade of my life, I will learn an instrument. I played the piano until I was a teenage, played the guitar in my 20s and next up is the cello. But before that, I want to brush up on the other instruments first so I feel I have not wasted my time (and money) on them and I will do justice to the cello.
What's next after that? I'll have to think about it...
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Day 18: Whatever tickles my fancy
Leaving for a vacation in a couple of days. Guess which part of this graph I'm in...
Monday, December 17, 2012
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Day 16: A song that makes me cry (or nearly)
It's not only the lyrics and music but also his voice that makes the whole song come together perfectly. It's this perfection that gets me every time... I hope to someday listen to him live.
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