It was my second time traveling to Singapore to attend workshops since I've started belly dancing. The first time was dated back in 2007 when I attended Prof. Hassan's, Nuriyya's and Jenna's workshops at the 3rd Ahlamy Belly Dance Festival with Shee Loo and Conny. This year I was back in Singapore again to attend Dina's workshops. And yes! That was the famous Dina from Egypt. Hadia had advised me to learn from Dina if I get the chance and without any hesitation, I grabbed it.

It's the first day of the Tiger year. The sun is so "Ong" today, it's so hot! I hope that everyone will be like the sun, "Ong Ong" throughout the year. And not to forget besides "Ong", "Huat" and "Hock", it's a day full of ROMANCE & LOVE too! Remember to cherish all your love ones. Hold their hands, hug them and give them a warm kiss. Nothing is more valuable than these simple and sincere gestures! If you have not done it, do it NOW!!

Gong Xi Fa Ta Cai!! & Happy Valentines Day to everyone!

Opps! I actually forgotten to post the professional photos from my photoshoot session with Idol Hunter back in October until I received a comment in my blog from my good friend Sue Chin.. hehehe..

Here are some of my favourites! Sorry for the long wait.

Registration for a new Beginner belly dance class intake in March, 2010 is now opened.

Details

Class: Belly dance - Beginner-Beginner (level 1)
Venue: Mariyo Fitness Studio, 1228-G1, Desa Permata, Jalan Paya Terubong
Start Date: Friday, 5th March, 2010
Time: 7.45pm - 8.45pm
Instructor: Mee Mee
Contact: mariyofitness@yahoo.com

For details on class fees, etc, please email mariyofitness@yahoo.com.

Just yesterday I added a new dance routine into my Beginner-Beginner (Level 1) class with the song "So Ya So" by Mohammed Mounir. This routine consists of some basic belly dance techniques to help them learn and drill the techniques in preparation to learning a performance choreography at the end of the level. The song is simple, fun and easy to dance to.

To take a listen to the song, please go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxu7n9J6_Bk. However, the version I have is a little different. It's without the techno stuffs in the beginning.

The dinner was supposed to be held some where in August 2009, but it got postponed twice and finally, confirmed to be held in December. Phew!

Check out the photos! It was a yellow theme that night..

Photos

Event: Allianz Annual Dinner 2009
Date: Wednesday, 9th December, 2009
Venue: Evergreen Laurel Hotel
Dancers: Mee Mee, Shee Loo, Beatrice Hew
Photographer: CK Ng

Day 4

We were there early in the morning, hoping that dad's condition improved and we'll hear some good news from the surgeon. We were hopeful because, dad's fever was under controlled and his blood pressure was normal. A good sign. After waited for almost 2 hours, we finally got to meet the surgeon and indeed, it was all good news. Now, the risky surgery could be put on hold. And the nicest thing that we heard from the surgeon was, "it's looking good, you can be discharged. But let's monitor it for another day and you can go back tomorrow." You can't imagine the relieve on our faces! Dad was so happy and talked alot, unlike the last few days. I quickly sms my brother and told him the good news.

Day 5 - Discharged!

Day 2

After the long day yesterday and with dad safely recuperating at the hospital, we decided to get a good rest to replenish all the lack of sleep we had, and made it to the hospital only around noon. Dad looked alright but seemed to have some slight fever. Dad's doctor came around in the morning and told him that he had arranged for the surgeon to meet us today but never said what time. So, it was waiting time at the hospital but we couldn't stay long because I have classes to teach that day, so we left early, hoping to come back after my class at night to see him again.