Relentlessly Superior.

Saturday, August 05, 2006
[11:56 PM]

i am proud of myself for many reasons. apart from performing at the Esplanade for the first time, and apart from choreographing a dance for the first time, here's another reason why i am proud of myself: Rapture went on well in spite of a sprained ankle that almost took that once in a lifetime opportunity away from me. and thus i saw for myself the strength of prayer, determination and willpower and realised if you want something so badly life will indeed open its doors for you. it is all about saying to yourself yes i can do it and believing it at the same time, allowing no room for speculations because once you wonder if there's any truth in what ur saying that's when your belief gets shaky and the possibility of not attaining it goes up.

right. now i feel like a motivational speaker.

Rapture was awesome and it really doesn't matter if people are going to remember me just for that gay-acting bit :P
with regards to the paragraph above i would like to thank all those who have helped me and showed so much concern for my condition: the boys for the persistent and immediate aid and encouragement, Jackie for the bandage, Celestine and Kristin for the spray, Jilyn for not taking me out of her ballet item, Char for the offer to kiss away the pain haha, Ms Sab for the ankle guard and for sending me to the hospital and (did i miss out anyone?) to everyone else who asked me if i was okay and able to dance like a million and one times haha which i stubbornly answered with a definite yes.

Rapture was a blast thanks to Zaki, teachers, friends for their continuous support, and most importantly fellow dancers who wouldn't give up no matter how excruciating and agonizing the journey towards Rapture was. ahh who would forget those hours spent practising in the cultural centre, the studio and outside the general office, much to the annoyance of the security guard, Mr Silas and the clerks. dancing and performing is not all about glamour and prestige; it's about relating to the audience and making connections with our intricate moves and steps. because we dance to express and not to impress.

most importantly thank be to God for these people and for making Rapture@esplanade an even more memorable experience. Rapture has always and will always be more than just a dance concert but no doubt Rapture is a little more special this year than any other year, period.

and now, time for some eye-candying :)

Top: Backstage pass. they got my last name wrong! it's Shukor not Shukar grr.
Bottom: At the Esplanade lobby waiting to be allowed in backstage.

Boys of Asadoyayunta.

Boys of SAJC Dance Society.

Whee~

Weird girls you would want to be with :]

Kanghao and me; the ballet boys in sexy tights :P

Dancers in Purged Sanctity.

Dancers in my item Asmaradana.

My loyal supporters from 05A11 :D

Three pretty bouquet for the pretty boy haha.

the guys betted that i would tear at the end of the concert but surprisingly enough i didn't, though i almost did while watching Zaki's unexpected solo right after our Broadway finale. it was such a bliss. no matter how much i'll miss the daily practices and the company of people who share the same passion for dance, i'm quite glad it is finally over and can now, hopefully, get settled down and prepare for the A-levels.

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a closure to the proudest moment of my life.

more on Rapture06@esplanade soon. stay tuned.

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