Thursday, October 30, 2008

Cha-Cha (Bronze)

Set 1
Basic cha-cha
Basic chasse
Fan
Change of hip
Alemana
Hand to hand x3
Spot turn

Set 2
Basic chasse
Fan
Change of hip
Hockey stick
Basic chasse
Underarm turn
New York x3
Spot turn

Set 3
Basic chasse
Underarm turn
Open hip twist
Cross body basic
Change of hip
Alemana
Cuban break
Spot turn

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Man Bai - Kau Ilham Ku

Beribu bintang dilangit,
Kini menghilang,
Meraba aku dalam kelam,
Rembulan mengambang,
Kini makin suram,
Pudar ilhamku tanpa arah.

Sedetik wajahmu muncul,
Dalam diam,
Ada kerdipan ada sinar,
Itukah bintang atau rembulan,
Terima kasih kuucapkan.

#1
Izinkan ku mencuri bayangan wajahmu,
Izinkan ku mencuri khayalan denganmu,
Maafkanlah oh...
Andai lagu ini,
Mengganggu ruangan hidupmu,
Kau senyumlah oh...
Sekadar memori,
Kita di arena ini,
Kau ilhamku,
Kau ilhamku...

Repeat #1

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Salsa

Salsa refers to a mixture of informal dance styles having roots in the Caribbean, especially in Cuba and North America. The dance originated through the mixture of Mambo, Danzon, Guaguanco, Cuban Son, and other typical Cuban dance forms. Salsa is danced to Salsa music. There is a strong African influence in the music as well as the dance. Salsa is a partner dance, although there are recognized solo steps and some forms are danced in groups of couples, with frequent exchanges of partner. Improvisation and social dancing are important elements of Salsa but it appears as a performance dance too.

The basic step typically uses three steps each measure. This pattern might be quick-quick-slow, taking two beats to gradually transfer the weight, or quick-quick-quick allowing a tap or pause. It is conventional in Salsa for the two musical measures to be considered as one, so the count goes from 1 to 8 over two musical bars. The basic movement common across most Salsa styles is to step quick-quick-slow 2 times over two 4-beat measures. Typically the quick steps are on beats one and two, and the slow step is actually a quick on beat three followed by pause or tap on beat four. That is salsa step right-left-right-pause/tap then left-right-left-pause/tap.

For the lady step

Salsa basic step started with both foot stands together

The basic backward step:
Stepping backward with your right foot (1)
Returning your weight to your left foot (2)
Returning your right foot to where it started (3)
Tap or pause in place with your left foot (4)

The basic forward step:
Stepping forward with your left foot (5)
Returning your weight to your right foot (6)
Returning your left foot to where it started (7)
Tap or pause in place with your right foot (8)

Thursday, September 25, 2008

WuTravel.com

WuTravel.com is a very useful website, especially for those who searching for hotels. WuTravel.com is a hotel price comparison site, that you can find the best hotels rate. Besides that, you can search and compare 40+ hotel sites and find the best deal. WuTravel.com does not provide hotel booking service. But WuTravel.com only helps you to find the best online rate and brings you to their hotel booking partner site to make the reservation.

Thursday, September 18, 2008

Guidelines for Polite & Effective Telephone Usage

It is important that employee or business people demonstrate courteous telephone behavior when taking to clients and other business contacts. Courtesy and thoughtfulness are the basic components of telephone etiquette. The knowledge of etiquette makes telephoning easier because if you creatively obey the rules, you will be confident that you will behave in the most appropriate and productive way. Here are some guidelines for polite and effective telephone usage for you or employee, especially receptionist or secretary.

1. When answering the phone in the office, immediately identify your company, department and your name.

2. When talking to customers, call them by name. By repeating the name, you are more likely to remember it the next time.

3. Know how you sound to others. You can find this out by recording your voice. Then critique your tone, manners, friendliness and vocal quality.

4. Always use the hold button if you must temporarily leave the phone. It is surprising what the person on the line can hear, and you may inadvertently embarrass yourself or the other person.

5. Excuse yourself when leaving the line. A simple one, “One minute, please, Miss J.” Then make sure you reassure the customer every 20 to 30 seconds that you have not forgotten her. If you must do this more than twice, it is probably better to call back when you are able to talk.

6. Listen. Allow your caller to talk and encourage her input. No one likes to be “talked at”. When pauses occur, don’t interrupt until the caller is finished with her thought. Listen for ideas, not just words, and take brief notes to jog your memory later.

7. Keep a notepad and pen near the phone so you can quickly write messages or notes.

8. Screen calls for the caller’s name by asking: “Who’s calling please?” When transferring a call, say, “Thank you Miss S. I’m ringing Miss J now,” or “Thank you Miss S. Miss J is on another line at the moment. Would you prefer to hold for a minute or would you prefer that Miss J return your call?” If Miss J is unavailable, say, “Thank you. Miss S, Miss J is out of the office now and isn’t expected back till 4 o’clock. Miss R may be able to help you, or would you prefer that Miss J return your call?”

9. Let them hang up first. Have you ever concluded a conversation with someone and just as they were hanging up, you thought of one more things to say? To avoid cutting off the caller’s thoughts, let the caller hang up first.

10. When calling long distance, tell the secretary. People give long distance calls a higher priority than local calls. If she or he says, “Do you mind if I put you on hold?” Be careful. Some people are not in the habit of checking back with the caller every 20 to 30 seconds. Your best bet is to tell the secretary that you can only remain on hold a short time.

Bibliography:
1. Article by Dr Tony Alessandra, the author of 13 books, counsultant and keynote speaker.
2. Alessandra, Tony. “It’s Your Call.” The Star Metro Classifieds. [Malaysia] 18th September 2008. Page#01.

Monday, September 8, 2008

Jill Vidal (Wei Si) - Hoh Hoh (Cocoa)

Ta guen jun daai bei woh, ngoh yau dung lat yat goh,
Nei am luen liu san jue boh, je yeung sai gaai yi bat choh,
Goh jung suet moot git gwoh, nang joi je miu woot jeuk bin ho gwoh,
Dak yat saat dik fa foh, mei lai ya yiu hon ching choh.

* Cham mik yue faai bat yiu sam doh, mei siu ji dak yat goh, ying gau nei fung moh. *

# Yan han siu hoh hoh yi cheung cheung goh, kap jui oi dim boh,
Yan ngau yi ya yau kuen mong mong ngoh, maan maan saai lok toh,
Yan han siu hoh hoh yi ye ye foh, gaan gang oi yat goh,
Yan ngau yi yiu fong waai paai paai joh, wai woot jeuk hing hoh,
Chung yit oi sai gaai gwong boh, ha joi do MP4, jan dik faai lok je moh doh. #

Sau toh gwoh yau yue joh, ngaan so yat juk san foh,
Jui hung yat hung je mong gwoh, giu jo oi gwoh yi bat choh,
Goh jung suet moot git gwoh, nang joi je miu woot jeuk bin ho gwoh,
Dak yat saat dik fa foh, mei lai ya yiu hon ching choh.

Repeat * #

Saturday, August 30, 2008

Rock and Roll

The basic rhythm is Slow, Slow, Quick, Quick.

Slow (1, 2) - Slow (3, 4) - Quick (5) - Quick (6)

The Slow steps "will be taken first on to the ball of the foot, the heel then lowering.

Lady Step:

1. Right foot tap, and then step at the same place (Slow) - Tap, Step
2. Left foot tap, and then step at the same place (Slow) - Tap, Step
3. Right foot backward with all weight (Quick) - Back
4. Left foot step at the same place (Quick) - Rock

Friday, August 29, 2008

Siti Nurhaliza - Seindah Biasa

Jalan pernah takut ku tinggalkan,
Saat bintang tak mampu lagi berdendang,
Saat malam menjadi terlalu dingin,
Hingga pagi tak seindah biasanya.

#1
Takkan mungkin kita bertahan,
Hidup dalam bersendirian,
Panas terit hujan badai,
Kita lalui bersama.

#2
Saat hilang arah tujuan,
Kau tahu ke mana berjalan,
Meski terang meski gelap,
Kita lalui bersama.

Ku tak bisa menrubah yang telah terjadi,
Tapi aku akan menjanjikan yang terbaik,
Agar kita tak pernah menjadi jadi,
Meski beza dermaga untuk kita berlabuh.

Repeat #1, #2

Pernah kita jatuh,
Mencuba berdiri,
Menahan saki dan menangis,
Tapi erti hidup lebih dari itu,
Dan kita mencuba melawan.

Repeat #1, #1, #2

Kita lalui bersama, kita lalui bersama.

Friday, August 15, 2008

ABBA or S Club 7 - Dancing queen

You can dance, you can jive
Having the time of your live
See that girl, watch that scene
Dig in the dancing queen

Friday night and the lights are low
Looking out for a place to go
We're they play the right music, getting in the swing
You've come to look for a king
Anybody could be that guy
Night is young and the music's high
With a bit of rock music, everything is fine
You're in the mood for a dance
And when you get the chance

You are the dancing queen, young and sweet, only seventeen
Dancing queen, feel the beat from the tambourine, oh yeah
You can dance, you can jive
Having the time of your life
See that girl, watch that scene
Dig in the dancing queen

You're a teaser, you turn 'em on
Leave 'em burnin and then you're gone
Lookin' out for an other, anyone will do
You're in the mood for a dance
And when you get the chance

You are the dancing queen, young and sweet, only seventeen
Dancing queen, feel the beat from the tambourine, oh yeah
You can dance, you can jive
Having the time of your life
See that girl, watch that scene
Dig in the dancing queen

Dig in the dancing queen

Lillix - It's About Time

I hate you, I love you
I just can't remember to forget you
Who are you, who needs you?
You make me feel alive, I die, so high
I'm crawling on the ground
I have found I can fly

One of these days it all comes together
One of those days that goes on forever
Think I sound crazy? Maybe, whatever
What's it all about?

(Chorus)
It's about life, it's about fun
It's over before it has begun
It's about you, it's about me
It's about everything between and I say
I'm saying goodbye to you, I say hi to you with no clue
It's about time that I
Make up my mind

It's simple, confusing, the truth is I'm winning but I'm losing
And pulling and pushing, won't do me any good
It could, it should
I'm honest to myself that the truth is I lied

One of these days it all comes together
One of those days that goes on forever
Think I sound crazy? Maybe, whatever
What's it all about?

(Chorus)

Time is creeping behind me, surrounding around me
Fading the words so desperately
Now give me a reason that I can believe in
Time is something you can't rewind
One of these days it all comes together
One of those days that goes on forever
Think I sound crazy? Maybe, whatever
What's it all about?

(Chorus)

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Make a Good Impression for a Job Interview

Be professional
On the day of your interview, arrive on time and dress professionally. Even if the company has a casual work environment, your first appearance should always be formal. Always keep your demeanor or manner professional regardless of how the interview plays out and whether you are offered employment.

Take your time
Pause to think through a question before responding. Remember, your time is just as important as the interviewer’s. Even though you should try to answer as promptly and directly as possible, it is important that you provide meaningful answers to each question.

Act with grace
While this may sound like simple advice, remembering to say “thank you”, shaking hands, maintaining good eye contact and giving a warm smile are all necessary to portray a positive work attitude. Be polite towards every person you encounter or meet. While making a great impression during the interview is important, your top priority should be projecting yourself as a true professional who would be an asset or benefit to any employer.

Bibliography:
Hird, Tim. “Make A Good Impression.” The Star Metro Classifieds. [Malaysia] 30th July 2008. Page#01.

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Off Bit Cha Cha

Count:

1 , 2 , 3 , 4


Basic Step:

1. Right foot tap/kick to right side
2. Right foot backward
3. Left foot step on it
4. Right foot forward

1. Left foot tap/kick to left side
2. Left foot backward
3. Right foot step on it
4. Left foot forward


OB Cha Cha Step:

2 basic
3 new york
1 full turn (spot turn)

3 basic
2 half turn
1 full turn (spot turn)

2 basic
3 shoulder to shoulder
2 under arm turn (tyrb to right, the to the left)
1 full turn (spot turn)

2 basic
4 new york variation (face back to partner)

2 basic
4 cross foot (face back to partner)
1 forward under arm full turn
1 basic (partner make turn)

2 basic
3 hand to hand
1 full turn (spot turn)

2 basic
2 sweetheart
2 windmill

How to Clean Silver

Silver accessories add a more distinguished touch when entertaining. That is, unless they are covered in unsightly tarnish.

1. Cover the bottom of the pan with aluminum foil.
2. Arrange the silver pieces on the foil so they're all touching the foil.
3. Heat some water, enough to cover the silver pieces. Add a small amount of salt.
4. Add a cup of baking soda to the hot salt water solution.
5. Pour the solution over the silver pieces.
6. Soak the silver in the solution for 30 minutes.
7. Remover the silver pieces and buffs them dry with a soft cloth.

Bibliography:
“How to Clean Silver.” The Star Metro Classifieds. [Malaysia] 29th July 2008. Page#01.

Monday, July 28, 2008

Jill Vidal (Wei Si) - Funny Jealousy

Nei je maan loi chuen dak jui sim, juet joi lim jong je yeung yim,
Yeuk je si cheung to taai jin, jan bat ji ngoh jam chut sin,
Ji man daai ga bat wooi bin, yeuk do gei nei gik foo chin,
Han ngoh ying yin waan ho sing, bit yiu jan dik go gwoh ngoh boon bin tin,
Yeuk si yau yan jaan yeung nei, ngoh ya ying, wooi tai nei am hei, ngoh lo sat man ji gei,
Yeuk ngoh joi gok yeung ya moot faat kap nei, je yau ching, ya wooi chiu chiu haau hei.

* Yue sei dong yau am yung, ya yiu gok baan bat dung,
Yeuk naam haai tung hon jung, ching yi ying joi sam jung,
Ching gam fong chi tin chung, wai lau bei mat bat tung,
Ji mooi yau ching yi git, jui jung, waan si ji do hing chung. *

Oh… I think it’s funny I think it’s crazy.

Nei ngoh yau yi bei tin gang go, sau toh sau jau chut daai lo,
Daan nei gung naam haai tiu mo, ho ging bei ngoh gang ga jo,
Sin mo jeuk nei gan ta ho, yin joi yeuk ngoh mei dak do,
Mei min ji chaam woh o no, ling ngoh siu siu jang nei taai fung so,
Gau yat ngoh who nei moot yau, aai gwoh gaau, am lui jung choi paau, faat gwoh sai bit juet gaau,
Yik wooi who nei ye boon taam siu sui gok, sok yau yan, keuk wing yuen pa bei gaau.

Repeat * *

Oh… I think it’s funny I think it’s crazy.
Oh… I think it’s funny I think it’s crazy.

Sunday, July 27, 2008

Birthday gathering

Birthday gathering at Laundry Bar and Red Box, The Curve.

Monday, June 30, 2008

Rihanna - Umbrella

[Jay-Z]
Ahuh Ahuh (Yea Rihanna)
Ahuh Ahuh (Good girl gone bad)
Ahuh Ahuh (Take three... Action)
Ahuh Ahuh

No clouds in my storms
Let it rain, I hydroplane in the bank
Coming down with the Dow Jones
When the clouds come we gone, we Rocafella
She fly higher than weather
And G5's are better, You know me,
an anticipation, for precipitation. Stacked chips for the rainy day
Jay, Rain Man is back with little Ms. Sunshine
Rihanna where you at?

[Rihanna]
You have my heart
And we'll never be worlds apart
May be in magazines
But you'll still be my star
Baby cause in the dark
You can't see shiny cars
And that's when you need me there
With you I'll always share
Because

[Chorus]
When there's sunshine, we'll shine together
Told you I'll be here forever
Said I'll always be a friend
Took an oath I'ma stick it out till the end
Now that it's raining more than ever
Know that we'll still have each other
You can stand under my umbrella
You can stand under my umbrella
(Ella ella eh eh eh)
Under my umbrella
(Ella ella eh eh eh)
Under my umbrella
(Ella ella eh eh eh)
Under my umbrella
(Ella ella eh eh eh eh eh eh )

These fancy things, will never come in between
You're part of my entity, here for Infinity
When the war has took it's part
When the world has dealt it's cards
If the hand is hard, together we'll mend your heart
Because

Repeat [Chorus]

You can run into my arms
It's okay don't be alarmed
Come into me
There's no distance in between our love
So go on and let the rain pour
I'll be all you need and more
Because

Repeat [Chorus]

It's raining
Ooh baby it's raining
Baby come into me
Come into me
It's raining
Oh baby it's raining

Saturday, June 21, 2008

Jason Mraz - I'm Yours

Well, you done done me and you bet I felt it
I tried to be chill but your so hot that i melted
I fell right through the cracks, and i'm tryin to get back
before the cool done run out i'll be givin it my best test
and nothin's gonna stop me but divine intervention
I reckon it's again my turn to win some or learn some

I won't hesitate no more,
no more, it cannot wait i'm yours

Well open up your mind and see like me
open up your plans and damn you're free
look into your heart and you'll find love love love
listen to the music at the moment maybe sing with me
Ah, la peaceful melody
It's your god forsaken right to be loved loved loved loved Loved

So, i won't hesitate no more,
no more, it cannot wait i'm sure
there's no need to complicate our time is short
this is our fate, i'm yours

*scat*

I've been spendin' way too long checkin' my tongue in the mirror
and bendin' over backwards just to try to see it clearer
my breath fogged up the glass
and so I drew a new face and laughed
I guess what I'm a sayin'is there ain't no better reason
to rid yourself of vanity and just go with the seasons
it's what we aim to do
our name is our virtue

I won't hesitate no more, no more
it cannot wait, i'm sure
(there's no need to complicate
our time is short
it cannot wait, i'm yours 2x

no please don't complicate, our time is short
this is our fate, im yours.
no please don't hesitate no more, no more
it cannot wait, the sky is yours!)

well open up your mind and see like me
open up your plans and damn you're free
look into your heart and you'll find love love love love
listen to the music of the moment come and dance with me
ah, la one big family
it's your god forsaken right to be loved, loved, loved, loved
open up your mind and see like me
open up your plans and damn you're free
look into your heart and you'll find love love love love
listen to the music of the moment come and dance with me
ah, la happy family
it's our god forsaken right to be loved loved loved loved
listen to the music of the moment come and dance with me
ah, la peaceful melodies
it's you god forsaken right to be loved loved loved loved...

Monday, June 16, 2008

Taylor Swift - Teardrops On My Guitar

Drew looks at me, I fake a smile so he won't see
That I want and I'm needing everything that we should be
I'll be she's beautiful, that girl he talks about
And she's got everything that I have to live without

Drew talks to me, I laugh cause it's so damn funny
That I can't even see anyone when he's with me
He says he's so in love, he's finally got it right,
I wonder if he knows he's all I think about at night

[Chorus:]
He's the reason for the teardrops on my guitar
The only thing that keeps me wishing on a wishing star
He's the song in the car I keep singing, don't know why I do

Drew walks by me, can he tell that I can't breathe?
And there he goes, so perfectly,
The kind of flawless I wish I could be
She'd better hold him tight, give him all her love
Look in those beautiful eyes and know she's lucky cause

[Repeat Chorus]

So I drive home alone, as I turn out the light
I'll put his picture down and maybe
Get some sleep tonight

He's the reason for the teardrops on my guitar
The only one who's got enough for me to break my heart
He's the song in the car I keep singing, don't know why I do
He's the time taken up, but there's never enough
And he's all that I need to fall into..

Drew looks at me, I fake a smile so he won't see.

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Daniel Powter - Bad Day

Where is the moment when needed the most?
You kick up the leaves and the magic is lost
You tell me your blue sky's fade to grey
You tell me your passion's gone away
And I don't need no carryin' on

You stand in the line just to hit a new low
You're faking a smile with the coffee to go
You tell me your life's been way off line
You're falling to pieces everytime
And I don't need no carryin' on

Cause you had a bad day
You're taking one down
You sing a sad song just to turn it around
You say you don't know
You tell me don't lie
You work at a smile and you go for a ride
You had a bad day
The camera don't lie
You're coming back down and you really don't mind
You had a bad day
You had a bad day

Well you need a blue sky holiday
The point is they laugh at what you say
And I don't need no carryin' on

You had a bad day
You're taking one down
You sing a sad song just to turn it around
You say you don't know
You tell me don't lie
You work at a smile and you go for a ride
You had a bad day
The camera don't lie
You're coming back down and you really don't mind
You had a bad day

(Oh.. Holiday..)

Sometimes the system goes on the blink
And the whole thing it turns out wrong
You might not make it back and you know
That you could be well oh that strong
And I'm not wrong

So where is the passion when you need it the most
Oh you and I
You kick up the leaves and the magic is lost

Cause you had a bad day
You're taking one down
You sing a sad song just to turn it around
You say you don't know
You tell me don't lie
You work at a smile and you go for a ride
You had a bad day
You see what you like
And how does it feel for one more time
You had a bad day
You had a bad day

Had a bad day
Had a bad day

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

The Foxtrot

The Foxtrot is a Social Dance, and its fall into a category of ballroom dance. The Foxtrot is a smooth dance, traveling around the line of dance. The basic Foxtrot beat is slow-slow-quick-quick (SSQQ). The Foxtrot dance starts with the lady facing inside the dance floor and progresses anti-clockwise around the dance floor, along the line of dance. Besides that, basic backward and basic forward only takes three beats (SSQQ) whilst danced to four-beat music, and there are six counts. It is danced in combinations of slow and quick steps, with each slow step taking two beats and each quick step taking one beat of music.

For the lady step, the basic backward and basic forward moves are:

Back basic step:
Back step with right foot (Slow) 1, 2
Back step with left foot (Slow) 3, 4
Step to right (Quick) 5
Close left foot to right (Quick) 6

Forward basic step:
Forward step with right foot (Slow) 1, 2
Forward step with left foot (Slow) 3, 4
Step to right (Quick) 5
Close left foot to right (Quick) 6