End of Season 2. They saved the world! No more Heroes for me! I’ve finished watching Season 2! Hahaha. And I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT! Oh Adam Monroe. Adam Monroe. Such a surprise. But that was a story that came to a quick death. Haha. Still it was fun while it lasted, with it abrupt twists and jaw-dropping shockers. Didnt particularly fancy the repetition of abilities, but it played well into the storyline, hence the probable need for it. There were some powers I particularly fancied. Namely, the muscle mimic/adoptive muscle memory, Gabriel Grey’s (aka Sylar) ability to see how things work and maybe Peter Petrelli, who of course as we all know is the most powerful of them all, given that he can absorb whatever power.

I have become a couch potato. But only for Heroes. Now that the Season has ended (for me), I can totally understand how people stick to watching serials day after day, week after week. Social experiment completed. Results: TV IS addictive. You just get captivated and entwined in the world of the characters. And their lives become yours. Haha. Living vicariously through someone else.

That aside, it’s the end of the year. And the the time to reflect about lessons learned and work towards a better new year. The time for resolutions and all things new. Haha. This year held many note-worthy events, some of which were very sweet, equally painful and heart-breaking but all in all, strengthening. Friendships were forged and broken. New territories explored. Boundaries pushed. Dreams fulfilled or dreams shattered. And as usual, difficult decisions had to be made. Some on a daily basis, some at certain cross-road points in life. As I look through my older posts, I’d have to admit that I was more a fervent blogger previously as compared to now. There are some aspects of my life I’d rather keep private and well, others Im just too lazy to keep record of. Haha. (But I promise I WILL get to blogging about Code:Edge.) More importantly, time has in some sense worn away the faculty of fascination we all used to have as we were kids. No longer does a birthday cake with brightly lit candles trigger wonder and joy in adults. Instead, it reminds us of the years gone by, and the few short ones left.

As the number of candles increases, our achievements are never enough, we hoard and we keep, never letting go. But yet never satisfied with what we have in our vice-grip. Eventually, they are left in a place in our heart, that has turned so cold, stagnant, and in simpler terms, become taken for granted.

Kids have it the best. Really. Everything is new. Everything is wondrous. And they live with no previous memory of what it’s like to be hurt, feel betrayed and feel pain. The world is THEIR oyster and they explore without fear. Because there’s so much to see, so much to experience. No chains, no binds.

But, inevitably, responsibility plagues us. And the hand of the devil touches us, making us selfish.

Hence, my new year resolution (note no plural) for 2008 will STILL be to:

1) Keep an open mind.
Approach all new experiences with an open attitude because you really never know what you will learn and/or see and experience. Of course that’s not to say you dont TRY your best just because you’re there to experience it.

And that’s it.

I made a commitment last year when I signed on the dotted line for DAP. I remember blogging religiously each day about the progress I made, and the events each day, where we went. Each day of the one year program was new and everywhere we went was something unique. Everyone was a mystery to be solved. As time wore on, and it all became routine, ugly habits showed. But we persevered and pulled through. Made alliances, bonded and eventually made it to the end.

Outside SCGS Khoo Auditorium

Graduation Ceremony at Fen’s house. With our certs and DVDs.

Sneak of Cabaret girls at the Carnival

Of course it was not all a bed of roses, we’ve had some brawls, but nothing major save for one.

Major perspective life change when I entered Honours year. *trigger alarm bells* Honours year leh. Cannot play play. Serious work. Could I cope? Especially when I was also doing DAP Grad Show at the same time. But hey results came out and I really did better than expected. At first, I thought I wasnt cut out for Honours year, but then maybe I am. And of course, there’s always the constant asking by relatives and friends alike of what your future career plans are when they hear you’re graduating soon. Grrrr.

Volunteering throughout the semester with my kids was no easy task either. But it was most certainly eye-opening. Whoever said or ever had the impression that volunteering was just a one-time off thingy was totally misled. I know I was. Until I started special art classes. Once a week, just one to two hours a day was rather draining. Imagine parents who have to live and care for children with special needs all the time. It was a lesson in patience and “parenting”. Kids with special needs have the same worries and anxieties as any other child.

Got the see the dance “world” when dance greats dance2xs came to teeeeny SG. Watched dope competition and of course rub shoulders with the said greats.

Cute ABC. Haha.

Thanks Marie for letting me leech the photos. Hee. Like I said, I’m gonna blog about Code:Edge in an entirely different post.

Which means it’s almost time to say goodbye to 2007 and bid 2008 a warm welcome in a few hours time. 2007 has been full of amazing experiences, both ups and downs. Of course, also sprinkled with other candy-coated events like when I landed certain high-profile modeling gigs or ended up featured on TV. Extra moolah yo! 2008 will begin with another modeling print for me. Hahaha. So exciting. See if you can spot me! It pays to dance. Also, random events like making friends with people who share the same passion from across the causeway and locally through blogging.

Humans are the only species that are concerned with memories. Because they define our existence. I thank my dear friends for being part of all the wonderful sketches of memories. 2008 will be an exciting year. I cant wait for all the things we’ve planned to happen. And of course, keep an open mind about the unexpected. 2008 will definitely be an exciting year for dance. So many concerts, so many competitions. It’s time to usher in a better year.