From movement pieces, Applied Theatre research and co-directing a storytelling piece, to devising interdisciplinary performances remotely, becoming bald for Greek theatre and puppetry for children, 2023 was a truly unforgettable year for me. Though it began with many doubts surrounding myself and my capabilities, the year ended with so much joy and confidence in myself and what I believe in.
My love for theatre really propelled me to do many things which I had not anticipated and taught me to take ownership of my personal journey. Special mention to my amazing classmates who remind me that every day and every moment is a blessing to be cherished❤️
There’s still so many things I want to explore and I can’t wait to see what 2024 has to offer (as clearly seen by my last photo 👁️👄👁️)
Coming into 2022, I was lost, afraid and forced to answer the question that had haunted me the past few years - Should I actually pursue my acting dreams?
Despite being filled with uncertainty, I mustered up the courage to audition for Lasalle and to my surprise, I got in, marking an incredible shift in my life.
For the first time in years, I can say that I am genuinely so happy. I finally have a sense of purpose and enjoy what I’m doing daily. I am surrounded by my amazingly talented and kind peers who constantly inspire me, making each day especially fun. I have learnt so much in just one semester from my incredible and encouraging teachers and I am hungry to learn even more.
It still seems surreal that I am actually studying in the school I dreamed of since Secondary 1. All of this wouldn’t have happened if I didn’t trust my gut and took that leap of faith at the start of the year. I wouldn’t have appreciated these moments I picked out as much as I have if I was still caught in that storm of negativity.
Things seem to finally be looking up for me and I sincerely hope that 2023 would continue this trend✨
ALSO please enjoy the last clip showcasing my wonderful bowling skills HAHA
2018 & 2019 have been quite the...experience to say the least. I think it is no secret that my time in VJ was rather painful for me as I quickly realized how much I loathed the constant grind required in JC and felt like many were hard pressed on getting that 90 RP and forgetting to act like basic human beings sometimes. I honestly slightly questioned my passion in theatre with the never-ending wall of challenges faced in cca which affected my health physically and mentally. I love my cca mates and they were the ones who helped me to hang on through the arduous experience. However, I think I did grow from all these experiences and I still can't believe I made it. The people here are the ones who truly made these 2 years a WHOLE lot more bearable and honestly without them, I don't know if i would have made it. So thank you all:) Hope that 2020 would be a much kinder year, and that I can finally be confident in my dreams😊 BTW @18a13_ OMG look at our growth(or degeneration) these 2 years HAHA
I FINALLY POSTED ABOUT DRAMA NIGHT:D Thank you to those who took time out of your busy schedule to watch this production 😊😊WOW this term has been so intense and difficult I am so surprised I am actually still alive. From the grueling, stressful and painful hours every week preparing for Drama Night, to me being completely dead and sick for an entire week, to the final 3 weeks of school chionging essay after essay after ESSAY while tryna prepare for Glosso and HSP Symposium. All these while trying to balance schoolwork, relationships and my deteriorating mental health = a very tired, stressed and miserable me trying to trudge through school like I am completely fine🙂. However, I am extremely and wholeheartedly grateful for everyone that helped me pull through this term. My classmates who always supported me and laugh at each other’s misery, CCA mates(esp juniors❤️ and @itspriscillalala@syaurahhh )who made sessions more enjoyable, my teachers who have constantly believed in me, the audience/people who attended the performances I was in and finally, my family for dealing with my stress and taking care of me while I was sick. Hopefully this holiday would be a good time for me to recuperate :D OMG and to those people that have said such amazing things about my performances, I am really really really grateful for each and everyone of yall even though I might not have responded(I am so sorry about that I still trying to learn to accept myself and compliments ><). P.S. I couldnt tag everyone:/ and the last pic by @18a12die pretty much sums up my experience this term HAHA.
WAH Matilda was one of the best plays/musicals i have ever watched. Before going, I was already pretty stoked as Matilda is my absolute favorite book and when I walked into the theatre, I was already mesmerized by the beautiful stage and their set designs thereafter were SO GOOD. There was one where is was structured like a gate with various squarish holes for the actors to climb on BUT those holes were even used to fit blocks containing each letter of the alphabet when they sang a song like I was so shocked at their ingenuity. EVERY. SINGLE. CHARACTER was on point and really encapsulated the book's descriptions and mannerisms very well. I felt like I was transported back in time when I first read the book and I just couldn't stop smiling(and even crying at some parts) at how wholesome the entire play was. The child-like wonder I once had crept up on me and I wish I was a child again. I am also legit so inspired by the child actor playing Matilda like omg, she is pretty much in like all scenes except for like 2 and she has to sing, act and dance for like 2hrs! Plus the child actors are mostly locals from international schools and it just amazes me that there is such amazing talent among such young children ❤️ It has really inspired me even more to just go out and pursue my dreams and put in all my efforts into Drama. Even though CTs are literally TMR, "sometimes, you have to be a lil naughty" 😊😊
Managed to watch 2 performances consecutively and both were truly amazing! 1st was GRAY performed by SRJC Drama Club and I loved it. From the quirky trio to the singaporean themes and lingo, it was a wonderful night filled with laughs and happiness. 2nd was Resonance, a performance comprising of the guzheng and English Drama Society❤️❤️ of CCHMS. The Guzheng ensemble played beautiful, melodious pieces and even some popular chinese songs to perfection😇. The drama performance simply took my breath away as I could see my juniors really giving their complete heart and soul to the piece, which had translated into a comedic and inspiring performance. Seeing them cry at the end reminded me about my last performance in eds and how i couldn't stop crying directly after our syf performance😂. I really hope my current production will meet up to such expectations and leave everyone feeling contented. 😊😊 LEGIT AMAZING JOB TO ALL THE PERFORMERS!! YALL SLAYED THE HOUSE DOWN. ❤️ The last pic is me being SHOOK at how amazing and dedicated everyone was HAHA
OMG Pinkdot has been a wonderful experience and i'm so happy that I managed to attend it this year FINALLY. I hope more people will learn to accept each other despite our differences and become a more loving❤️❤️😊😊 P.S. Pls excuse my hair HAHA
OMG THANK YOU GUYS FOR THR SURPRISE. HONESTLY DIDNT EXPECT SO MANY TO COME❤️❤️ I love what U guys did and omg my unglams so jekdklfejlelf. Really appreciate all of U for coming✨
21//8//15. A day that I will nvr forget. Versus being the first theatre performance I watch is truly amazing. The deepness of of the play was so good and I was happy that I understood the play. Actors were awesome alongside being with my favourite people in the world made that night simply unforgettable. "Some days are worst then others. But all days come to an end......."" I'm too young....... to be this old"
Today was so fun with awesome peeps. Bingsu was a scam though plus librarians be like screw u U can't study like that and we couldn't really study most efficiently. But still managed to study abit and it's always great to hang out with U guys❤️
