Qing Dynasty N Amami Yuki

Do you know the history of Qing Dynasty?

I know some of the famous emperors but not everyone of them.

FM knows and she reads up extensively on them. (Salutes)

She has been asking me to watch the documentary series on "Imperial Palace" (故宫).

I didn't get to learn the history of China during my schooling days.

I learnt about the History of Singapore (briefly, during sec sch days)

I don't think I have the time and the interest to read up but I don't mind listening.

FM has already shared the reign of the Emperors, some of their cultures and beliefs and even read up on the life of concubines, dowagers and even eunuchs......

FM's most favourite Qing Emperor is Kangxi.

What has Amami Yuki got to do with the Qing Dynasty? Hahaha, nothing actually..

The only link that I can think of is Amami played the role of Li Xianglan in one of the Japanese series featuring the life of the Last Emperor.

FM recommended Movie - "火龙" starring 梁家辉, quite close to the history books, she told me.

As for "The Last Emperor" directed by the "angmos", "customised" for the angmos...that's what FM said.

Oh yeah...back to amami...

A friend suddenly asked me about amami last night via sms...

Yueju actress, Zheng Guofeng, likes her....

Hahahaha, am not surprised at all.

From what I know, some yueju actresses do watch Takarazuka.

Veterans like Mao Weitao and Wang Zhiping are known to be Taka fans. (LOL)

Follow Your Heart

I have seen the stronger side of Mum.

Last night I saw my mum's burden.

It makes me want to cry everytime I think about it.

Mum told me not to.

She's getting too tired.

The burden is weighing down on her and I can feel it too.

She is a strong character, stronger than I.

I let things affect me too easily which shouldn't be the way.

I should prioritise matters instead. Matters that don't worth your attention should discard aside.

Just follow your heart!

The truth lies there!!!

想吃火锅又想~~~

想吃火锅，但又想减肥。

呵呵~~~

很矛盾，对吧？

人生充满矛盾，但希望也依然存在。

想吃火锅，也想减肥！

哈哈~~~

"Hump" "Hump"

能成为朋友是缘分。

感情变谈了，或许是缘分将尽。

什么形式的朋友都有。

关心问暖的，

真心真意的，

吃喝玩乐的，

不闻不问的，

不理不睬的，

虚情假意的，

三分钟热度的，

有异性没了人性的，

形形色色，一种米养百种人。

交朋友，哎呀， "HUMP HUMP" 啦。

眼睛放亮，心放宽，向前看，好好过日子。

纵然是被“放弃”了，自己要振作起来！

工作是面包，戏曲是精神粮食，月亮是亲人，水袖是梦想， 唱腔是目标，舞台是自信。。。

前面的路虽然不平坦，只要不放弃自己，相信是可以走下去的！

加油吧！

Poor Scholar & Big Fish

How nice if I can strike lottery? Then I can get myself a nice pink zhezi specially designed for MWT.
Er...why is that Big Fish keeps on looking at me? Please swim away...I have no money to get you Koi food.



I shall pretend to be fast asleep. Maybe it will swim away.
Do I smell like Koi food? Why is the Fish edging so close to me?



Hey, what's that smell? Something fishy in the air....



What's that wierd-looking thing in the sky? It is an aeroplane..no..no..It's a bird...


Wahahahaha...I know what it is! It's a BIG RED FISH dropped from the sky!!!!

(Taken from my OLD BLOG, dated November 2006)

Just a note, I notice that I wrote alot, way more alot in Kirk's Passion than in this current blog. I even reviewed on shows that I watched and I even pen down my personal views on Takarazuka and many others... Wow...HISTORY...Wow

Opera Hairpcs

OMG!!!! OMG!!!!! OMG!!!!!

I like looking at opera hair pieces though I don't use them as often as the dans.

I think I was the lst person to start having TW opera hairpieces in KH. My TW friends gave me as gifts and I share them with my troupemates excitedly.

XJ used to question me when I commented that she should buy some hairpieces to "package" herself. At that time, she didn't see the need to do so.

Now...she has tons and tons of opera hairpieces and they are still growing in numbers, I believe.

XJ told me that she has about 100 sets of hairpieces.. (Old data, may have more.)

MK in her blog mentioned that she has 20 sets of hairpieces..

Rene has about 20 sets of hairpieces too.

SH, I'm not sure but I believe she should be around this figure as well.

Gosh...OMG!!! OMG!!!

Opera hairpieces can be very addictive and they aren't CHEAP!!!

Anyway, you got to salute them because it takes great passion to buy them.

I hope not to follow their footsteps. (LOL)

I probably won't get to use them as often and it would be such a waste of money.

WMY's Jade Hairpin

I kind of missed WMY's Jade Hairpin.

Though sometimes WMY may be too stylo milo till I really want to shake "head", still I have to credit her for her hardworking and positive attitude.

YN, please do something to the words "Evaluation Copy". What an eyesore! (LOL)

Happy Belated Birthday & Shanice's Getting Married?

My mum was telling me today Keith should be one some time this month.

She asked me whether we were invited to Kieth's birthday celebration. (When it comes to numbers and figures, my mum is very sharp. She reminded me that Matthias' going to turn 1 in about 2 months time.)

I wasn't certain cos we didn't hear any news...

Dear dear Keith, Happy Belated Birthday.

We miss you so much.

We may be far but our hearts are near.

Like FM used to say, we see Kieth more than we see Matthias. The babies are so so adorable. They can really melt your heart away.;)

In addition, my sister-in-law told my mum that she dreamt of Shanice.

She doesn't know Shanice's name but vaguely remembered a slim and tanned bespectacled girl who used to come to our house quite some time ago.

She dreamt that Shanice is going to get married soon.

Then my mum as usual you know very "auntie" kept asking me was it true?

Er...how I know...(LOL)

Somemore, it was just a dream but why out of the blue my sister-in-law dreamt of such a dream. Next time better dream of 4D and let me strike top prize...(LOL)

I told FM about my sis-in-law's dream, she laughed out loud and said "Congrats".

2:23 AM

Yueju Is So Awesome!

I'm so touched and so is Shane.

To see it close and live really rocks!

I'm going for next Friday's Butterfly Lovers at Jubilee Theatre.

The lovely music , the beautiful gestures and wonderful singing really made me feel good!

It was AWESOME!!!

How I wish that I can move with such fine and graceful movements.

It makes me feel so alive!

Leaving Troupe???

When you leave a troupe, it doesn't necessarily means that you are no longer interested in performing.

Just that when it is time to leave , you have to leave.

Unhappiness makes you think of leaving.

Disagreements help you to pave the way to "Exit".

Some would take leave to avoid further disappointments.

Some just take leave to pursue what they want to enjoy.

I used to think that I would never leave my troupe because I truely love chinese opera.

I still like Chinese Operas, they make me a more interesting person.

However, I am now not sure whether I would stay on forever.

Last night had a chat with Mum, she was very surprised and shocked to learn that some had already left my troupe.

The first word that she asked me;

"Why are you still in your troupe, why don't you leave?"

I didn't answer her question.

Friends have been suggesting why not I leave my troupe since I am so unhappy and so "under-utilised".

A close friend has been suggesting for years, she told me that if I were to leave, she would pack and go too without a word.

Another friend chided me for my stubbornness, she just wouldn't understand why I stay on for so long and over the years. She felt that I should not be wasting too much time performing.

A troupe mate asked me to "STAY LAH". She mentioned that if she won't get much to act, she would just hang around.

Well, am I not just hanging around now? (LOL)

An unpleasant incident happened not long ago which I won't further elaborate here.

This incident shook my determination, confidence and trust.

I first joined the troupe like everyone else or rather the very "ON" ones with dreams to be fulfilled and realised.

I set harsh targets for myself.

I did the split in just 2 weeks, learnt how to play the organ and overtook the rest because I started out much much later than the rest. I slimmed down so fast just to act Dreams of Red Mansions (2000 version) and cried myself dry almost every night for "Tragedy of Song Palace" just to prove that I was not FAT.

I told myself whatever I have done and learnt during my early opera days, I never regret!

I don't think I want to read my earlier entries in my blog.

It hurts me to see that my passion is wavering and dwindling.

Passion has helped me survive throughout these years despite of unhappiness , defeat and disappointments.

Passion has helped me to believe and build up my confidence.

Passion has made me see "HOPE" and "SUCCESS".

With Passion leaving me bit by bit, I have not much to fall on.

I will just hang on ... ... ...

But when the day comes, I hope to leave with a calm and happy heart.

A GZX Cosplay

This is a clip done by a group of GZX fans.

I find it cute and fun.

Remember quite some time back, we talked about GZX cosplay... It actually stirred some interest among friends.

Cosplay is not equal to performance, right?

Does that mean I can cosplay without infringing KH's "rules"? (LOL)

Blue Monday

Just came back from work not long ago...

Too tired... Tomorrow another day to go.

Yesterday's performance was a success though there were hipcups as usual.

Reached home past midnight... very tired...

How I wish I don't get too many performances on Sundays.

I want to make my Sundays my day to rest and play if possible.

No work, no KH ~~~

Met up with 2 friends on Saturday and had a great time lunching.

After that, I went to Suntec to get a laser printer... Highly recommended by friends...hehe.

Shane is so nice to offer to diy shelves for my laser and inkjet printers.

"Wasted" half of her Sunday away and the rain made her stay at home.

Next time we shall go biking and it is about time to get trim and fit... (LOL)

Now I shall get some winks before I start work this evening...

真差劲！

Some people just CMI.

Recently am very tired and am very pissed off.

I just don't understand why people can be so unreasonable and 没良心！

真是没意思！！！

过客罢了，何必有所牵挂呢~~~

要对自己好一点才是！

Plan to get more goodies to lighten up my spirits... Maybe during the one week's break.

Digress a bit, I informed XX that I may not be in town in June, the first word that blurted out was , "You're going Japan?"

Maybe...LOL Maybe not.... LOL