Hello all! How has everyone been?
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| Haircut~! |
So pretty much lately, it'still uni holidays, so I'm trying to make the most of it. This week has been dance rehearsals and hanging out with the boyfriend, as well as eating food and trying to keep up dance practice at home. I'm trying really hard to improve my upper body coordination, as I know I can look floppy and messy sometimes (wish I had more body control xD, time will tell if it's something that can be trained well). I do have work on a couple of days, and I'm enjoying it. Although I do know the boss prefers the other employee to do sales (because that's her main strength), sometimes it does feel a little bit demoralizing when he doesn't choose me for a handover. Oh well, I suppose I can't take it personally.
Ah yes, so Happy New Years everyone!! For our family, we just celebrated with a home dinner (everyone left by 8pm lol), and I finally got to bring my boyfriend over for dinner. My nephew was so cute, because he thought boyfriend was really 'handsome', but he also asked 'why is he so black'. Bahahaha. Naah I love your skin colour if you're reading this (Y). Like dark chocolateee.
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| Dinner at home |
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| Gameboy!! |
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| Game-boy in blue, of course my favorite color. :) |
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I'm not sure if I've updated you guys on the dance crew progress? But anyway, long story short, Funktion crew is no more, and now I'm in a dance crew called UNDEFINED, which is actually Eejay's old crew remade and resurrected. So we've been working on stuff, more productive than bkp in terms of quality and time, so this is our first work:
It's a different style to what I'm used to, but I enjoy the diversity, and it came out pretty good for our first work. We can only get better in terms of group synchronisation, vibe, and swag! :)
Currently bkp is working on a project that involves old kpop songs (2010 and earlier), which is nice because it appreciates some of the older, but still quality music and dance.
For example:
Currently bkp is working on a project that involves old kpop songs (2010 and earlier), which is nice because it appreciates some of the older, but still quality music and dance.
For example:
I think this is one of the first songs and dances that really appealed to me. Miss A was the first group I followed because they had so much energy and their dances were really creative. I liked this choreo because of the sort of...canons and the way they drag out a few of the beats and then hit them hard? It's like you're expecting them to move at a certain time and direction and beat, and they do it unexpectedly. I think that's important in good choreo, that your audience is kept unable to guess the next move, which makes it exciting and engaging on top of good visuals.
Secret-Madonna
To be honest, I didn't like this song when I first watched it. And I thought the choreo looked really weird, with their hands spread when they danced? Like it looked kind of...unnatural and not sexy.
Theeen...I started learning it. And watched the second chorus. And then I started liking this, although I think it was mainly the dance, and the chick who says 'mamia' at the end of chorus becuase she is pretty dam hot. xD The dance got me more interested in the song because it's so feminine but fierce? And that's one thing with dance, is that you can put on a personality without saying a word, and this sort of sassy personality was so much fun and different to what I usually do. I still don't like the spread fingers, but I'm used to it now, and I think the non-chorus choreo (after the first chorus) is pretty strong too.
Like what Michelle Pham said, make-up is something that you can change and put on a personality with temporarily, so I think that applies for dance as well. :) And how well you pull it off in both respects is also how well it comes off as.
DBSK-Mirotic
Okay...I don't really like this song because the choreo is hard. I like the song, and the vocals of the members are great, and the choreography is pretty hot. But...just seriously. This is opposite of Secret's Madonna, I think the dance killed the song a little bit for me because none of the moves are on the beat and it's really illogical (illogical to the point of not being able to know when to dance to parts).
But the members vocals are definitely good. I think I would be more fond of this song if I didn't learn the chorus hahaha. xD
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Oh, also, I don't know if any of my readers remember my Types of Intelligence post, but today I found an article that kind of supports my train of thought, which means I'm not completely crazy, and somewhat on mark. Although they split their classifications of intelligence much further. Which categories do you fall under?
Taken from http://neurolove.me/post/29408953745/the-nine-types-of-intelligence
The Nine Types of Intelligence
1. Naturalist Intelligence (“Nature Smart”)
Designates the human ability to discriminate among living things (plants, animals) as well as sensitivity to other features of the natural world (clouds, rock configurations). This ability was clearly of value in our evolutionary past as hunters, gatherers, and farmers; it continues to be central in such roles as botanist or chef. It is also speculated that much of our consumer society exploits the naturalist intelligences, which can be mobilized in the discrimination among cars, sneakers, kinds of makeup, and the like.
2. Musical Intelligence (“Musical Smart”)
Musical intelligence is the capacity to discern pitch, rhythm, timbre, and tone. This intelligence enables us to recognize, create, reproduce, and reflect on music, as demonstrated by composers, conductors, musicians, vocalist, and sensitive listeners. Interestingly, there is often an affective connection between music and the emotions; and mathematical and musical intelligences may share common thinking processes. Young adults with this kind of intelligence are usually singing or drumming to themselves. They are usually quite aware of sounds others may miss.
3. Logical-Mathematical Intelligence (Number/Reasoning Smart)
Logical-mathematical intelligence is the ability to calculate, quantify, consider propositions and hypotheses, and carry out complete mathematical operations. It enables us to perceive relationships and connections and to use abstract, symbolic thought; sequential reasoning skills; and inductive and deductive thinking patterns. Logical intelligence is usually well developed in mathematicians, scientists, and detectives. Young adults with lots of logical intelligence are interested in patterns, categories, and relationships. They are drawn to arithmetic problems, strategy games and experiments.
4.Existential Intelligence
Sensitivity and capacity to tackle deep questions about human existence, such as the meaning of life, why do we die, and how did we get here.
5. Interpersonal Intelligence (People Smart”)
Interpersonal intelligence is the ability to understand and interact effectively with others. It involves effective verbal and nonverbal communication, the ability to note distinctions among others, sensitivity to the moods and temperaments of others, and the ability to entertain multiple perspectives. Teachers, social workers, actors, and politicians all exhibit interpersonal intelligence. Young adults with this kind of intelligence are leaders among their peers, are good at communicating, and seem to understand others’ feelings and motives.
6. Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence (“Body Smart”)
Bodily kinesthetic intelligence is the capacity to manipulate objects and use a variety of physical skills. This intelligence also involves a sense of timing and the perfection of skills through mind–body union. Athletes, dancers, surgeons, and craftspeople exhibit well-developed bodily kinesthetic intelligence.
7. Linguistic Intelligence (Word Smart)
Linguistic intelligence is the ability to think in words and to use language to express and appreciate complex meanings. Linguistic intelligence allows us to understand the order and meaning of words and to apply meta-linguistic skills to reflect on our use of language. Linguistic intelligence is the most widely shared human competence and is evident in poets, novelists, journalists, and effective public speakers. Young adults with this kind of intelligence enjoy writing, reading, telling stories or doing crossword puzzles.
8. Intra-personal Intelligence (Self Smart”)
Intra-personal intelligence is the capacity to understand oneself and one’s thoughts and feelings, and to use such knowledge in planning and directioning one’s life. Intra-personal intelligence involves not only an appreciation of the self, but also of the human condition. It is evident in psychologist, spiritual leaders, and philosophers. These young adults may be shy. They are very aware of their own feelings and are self-motivated.
9. Spatial Intelligence (“Picture Smart”)
Spatial intelligence is the ability to think in three dimensions. Core capacities include mental imagery, spatial reasoning, image manipulation, graphic and artistic skills, and an active imagination. Sailors, pilots, sculptors, painters, and architects all exhibit spatial intelligence. Young adults with this kind of intelligence may be fascinated with mazes or jigsaw puzzles, or spend free time drawing or daydreaming.
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Anyway that's all from me tonight! Might do a little bit of exercise soon. Goodnight lovelies. <3
