Clash of the Kingz 2014 Grand Finals

Okay, I know I have been on a blogging hiatus and I'm so sorry! Haven't really had the motivation to actually sit my ass down. So anyway, here it is. The extremely belated post on the Clash of the Kingz 2014 Grand Finals. All photos credits to photographers of the event that day.  Above picture shows the registration table for the event at Mega Star Arena, Kuchai/Kuchei? Lama, KL. Apparently ABG was held here too?

As an intro, we have won the Kuching's round for COTK 2014 about in May I presume? (Sorry for lack of accuracy but I'm trying hard to recall all events heh) So we had sponsored flights for us to KL last June/July? to compete again. This is Vanity Crew's 3rd time here. The dance scene has improved so much and it's so full of competition. *cries out a small meow* 

Honestly feeling a little sad that it's been my 2nd, (other crew members, 3rd) year and we haven't managed to secure any positions in top 3. I wish I had the ability and skills to improve as greatly and move further. But for now, I will still do my best. GAMBATEH! :)

This is the view we had for the audience on stage. It wasn't as big as we expected it to be as compared to the poster of the event but heh, cues the almighty photoshop. Hashtag, media student. lolol.

The VIP seating for the VIPs. Lol, Ariel, you don't say?

This space here was for the crowd that came to support friends, family or their respected dance crews.

Tada! The stage in it's utmost glory. This is the first time having a pointed triangular stage and I don't know what to actually think about it lolol.

The further back of the arena.

Without the lighting and all, the place would look like a graffiti warehouse lolol.

LOOK AT THE CROWD! *dup dap dup dap goes my heart*

There are so so many dance supporters in KL I am so jealous. Like, you do not get to see this kind of scene in Kuching. EVER.

Emcee of the night.

Introducing the judges. Ami Saitoh aka Queen of Swag fro Japan!! She is so amazingly good!

Elaine Chiam from KL. Ballerina gone street!

And the bboy judges!! (not that I know of them, but heh) Issei!

As the picture above says, Ata from Finland!

Another showcase judge, Kevin? (i think) from Katoon Network!

Introduction and opening of the event after the impromptu bboy showcase the bboys had to do as the opening number lolol. Choreographed and rehearsed a few hours before on the spot lol.

Okay moving on to the showcase category, here are our shots.

And some of those from other crews. Hyperactive crew.

MoovElite crew? 

I totally forgotten this crews name! T_T

De' Olbiez

ODD Sim

Some bboy shots.

Winners of each category. Pitt Den for 7 to Smoke... i think? heh .

Bboy Lego and Khenobu for the win for the 2-on-2 Bboy battle.

ODD Sim as champions for the showcase category.

De'Olbiez and Hyperactive crew crowed as Top 3 (showcase category) together with ODD Sim and all the winners.

Group photo with all contestants and the sponsors and event crew. Yet another experienced have I gained and it most definitely is not an easy road to follow But passion overwrites it all I guess. Disappointed but will definitely keep moving forward. Maybe not ever professionally but at least will a passion to dance.

That is all for this COTK 2014 post. In actual fact we stayed in KL for another 4 days to chill and have a short vacay but since there are not many pictures I won't be blogging about it I guess? heh. 

Thanks for reading! xx

16.06.14

Back with some updates! It's been a while since I've updated my blog with anything personal, usually only updates about events and dance but heh. I decided to go for the cut! I cut 6-7inches of my most loved hair. I chopped off all my bleached ends and omfg it is ridiculously short. It doesn't even surpass my boobs and cover them the way the mermaids' hair do! It's been so long since I had this length; prolly back when I was 15 wtf. It's a refreshing change tho. People say I look more lady-like and younger/mature idk. Gonna redye it with Loreal's P66 Intense Spicy Red before the 20th this month!

And, I've started my fourth sem this month(June) and I got my results back! I usually do not check them online and wait for the black and white print instead but I just couldn't help it when my friend, Vanee spammed our college group chat with hers! I was so afraid to scroll down but when I did, I squealed! Literally! LIKE HOW? It's been exactly a year since I've started college and I've finally got "what-i-think" is my best! A CGPA of 3.93 with straight distinctions! Since first sem, I've been maintaining my 3.5 CGPA and above score and I hope it'll stay that way till I graduate! I am really thankful and proud of all my hard work and tears and sleep I've sacrificed into making this happen. Plus, my lecturer is not one so generous in giving out her marks. Gonna work fucking hard for 7 weeks in my 4th sem in summer and score well for my PR, Reporting and Malaysian Studies class. Usually it's only 2 classes per short sem, but I'm kiasu and I want to graduate faster LOL. *pops confetti* :D

Also, we had a mini photoshoot session in the studio. This was what we wore and of course, taken before I chopped off my hair heh. We were asked to send in crew pictures to the organizer of COTK2014 for their grand finals event preparations. It's gonna be super big this year and we are all really nervous and worried! BUT. I'm sure we can all do it! UISH!

Uploaded some of my other pictures taken that night on my Instagram @arielllo. Check them out and follow me please? HEHE.

Today is the 16th of June as I type this and the D-day is on the 21st. We fly on the 20th. That gives us D-3 left to practice as hardcore as we can at the studio before packing our luggages! Wish us luck! xx

On a side note, caught a virus that made me get really bad cough, flu, sore throat and fever. Seriously triple combo + 1 stirke ah! All this landed on a pretty bad timing. Classes just started(every afternoon from Tues-Sat) and dance practices are getting more intense. I better try to get as much rest as possible and sleep more. Hopefully, I'll be brand new by the time I need to fly!

Summer '14 is starting real soon and I cannot wait to be reunited with my fluffball. Party time, bitches! xx

#happykch launch

If you're a Kuching-nite, I'm pretty sure you've heard of the #happykch video shoot that has been going on for a while a month or two back! So they collected over 150? plus, people to take part in this video shoot. The main purpose of shooting this event was to showcase all Kuching town's local talents whether it's dancing, singing, acting, or just being happy or fun! (ps; but mostly it's dancing cause idk that's usually what people do when they're happy? Hahah) So, the event was held at Plaza Merdeka at night around 8pm on the 23rd of May 2014. We were to dance a routine for one of the showcase slots. Other studios were also included and a huge thanks to Studio 23 who let us use their roadshow event to do the launching!

Launching of #happykch done!

A very unglam shot of us during the routine wtffff HAHAH. Seriously? Photographers need to get better timing! If you happen to have any pictures of us dancing or videos, it'll be much appreciated!

Bev in the spotlight and me in the background. SIGH. This would have made a perfect picture for me! T_T

Behind the scenes-Vanity Crew

I think I look weird here cause of my very unglam hair and all but thank you for the picture!

A friend screenshot this from the entire video! Did you guys manage to spot me in my 3 second slot lol. Hashtag sad life. Only managed to be in for 3 seconds in a 5.48minute video!

Was also interviewed and featured in this online article on #happykch. I really don't fancy the picture but...oh well. And when I told her I'm only 19, she was so shocked. DO I LOOK THAT OLD? :(

But overall, the event wrapped up pretty quickly after all the showcases and stuff. Enjoy the entire video down below! Thanks for reading! :)