I still remembered the first cheerleading training I went for back in Hall 14. I was forced into doing it cos I was in JCRC. At that time, I condemned it even before finding out what this sport is all about. But I started to like it after some time. Even started falling in love with it, and craved for much off-the-ground actions when training stopped in Hall 14 after HO. That was why I joined NTU ACES. That was where I had my foundation corrected. I'm not ashamed to tell my juniors that I spent half a year in ACES getting a perfect elevator, and pop. Cos it helped me in becoming the cheerleader I am today.
I started off as a top flyer in Hall 14, so it naturally became the path that I wanna follow as a cheerleader. I remember there was once, after a BBQ with ACES, when walking back to hall with CR and Regine, CR told me that I had to work very hard if I wanna be the top flyer. And it became the sole item on my cheerleading checklist.
That was before I started trying out midtiering. I realised I dun have to be in the center of attention or the top of the pyramid every time to enjoy cheerleading. Midtiering gave me the same kind of satisfaction as being a top flyer. And I decided to work hard to be a reliable midtier. I still can't do a 1-man teddy bear on a pyramid. But it doesn't matter that much anymore. Cos I know there are a lot more other midtiering I can do, as compared to the past.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Chinatown New Year Celebration 2008 Performance
Spectrum performed for Chinatown New Year Celebration 2008 yesterday. It was the first time I wasn't in the performance, since we were using the HO routine. Initially, I felt a little out of place. But as the night went on, it was actually pretty fun being a spotter.
Time for some say-cheese actions!
Cheerleaders dolling up by the road.
Two cuties and a hunk.
Oh gosh, we are so happy!!! 
The 3rd generation Spectrumites.
Regine and her fav basket toss trio.
Spectrum family 2008.
Time for some say-cheese actions!
Cheerleaders dolling up by the road. 
Two cuties and a hunk. 
Isaac and his torch at Outram MRT station.
I'm his general.
The Spectrum Trio.
I think Regine has a not-so-secret crush on me!
Oh gosh, we are so happy!!!
The 1st generation Spectrumites.
The 1.5th generation Spectrumites.
The 2nd generation Spectrumites.
The 3rd generation Spectrumites.
Regine, the midtier-wannabe.
Weida, the team slut.
DeLan, the 1-man-teddy-bear-midtier-wannabe.
We sure know how to pose for the camera.
De-briefing by the road.
My long-legged chair.
Regine and her fav basket toss trio. 
Spectrum family 2008. 
Saturday, January 19, 2008
He kind of brought up the topic of wanting me to leave the sport some time ago. It wasn't straight on. He just expressed that he is getting more worried with me training and spotting. And I got his hint.
And I couldn't argue cos he had his reasons.
I have been getting more injuries and bruises than before. It is hard trying to hide them from him, since we spend so much time together. I've been trying to hide them from my brother though, cos I know how worried he would be if he knew about the injuries. And I dun want him to approach my parents cos of that.
It is hard to explain to them that I need to spot those kids cos I'm responsible for their safety as a coach. As for my teammates, I'm responsible too as a captain. I can't just stand aside and watch them fall. Esp now that they are running routine and there are only that many spotters. Safety is important, and it is even more so when HO is approaching, and we cannot afford injuries in the team now.
And I couldn't argue cos he had his reasons.
I have been getting more injuries and bruises than before. It is hard trying to hide them from him, since we spend so much time together. I've been trying to hide them from my brother though, cos I know how worried he would be if he knew about the injuries. And I dun want him to approach my parents cos of that.
It is hard to explain to them that I need to spot those kids cos I'm responsible for their safety as a coach. As for my teammates, I'm responsible too as a captain. I can't just stand aside and watch them fall. Esp now that they are running routine and there are only that many spotters. Safety is important, and it is even more so when HO is approaching, and we cannot afford injuries in the team now.
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Get Your Choices Right, Doll.
Chanced upon a blog entry by a J1 in SAJC.
Quote:
"...have just signed up for the sajc (blah) society today ...(blah blah blah)... i aint sure if there would be a trial or anything.but from what i see, theres alot of people who are eager to join this cca as well. So nothing is confirmed yet, but if i was rejected (touchwood), i would have to join cheerleading then.(though their cheerleading team seem to be really amateur)..."
What makes her think that less people were eager to join the cheerleading team? What makes her think that there is no try-out for cheerleading team? What makes her think that she can make it her backup? What makes her think that she is good enough and that the cheerleading team is gonna take her?
I do hope she is not rejected by her first choice. Cos life is hard in cheerleading for someone who see this spot as a backup.
Quote:
"...have just signed up for the sajc (blah) society today ...(blah blah blah)... i aint sure if there would be a trial or anything.but from what i see, theres alot of people who are eager to join this cca as well. So nothing is confirmed yet, but if i was rejected (touchwood), i would have to join cheerleading then.(though their cheerleading team seem to be really amateur)..."
What makes her think that less people were eager to join the cheerleading team? What makes her think that there is no try-out for cheerleading team? What makes her think that she can make it her backup? What makes her think that she is good enough and that the cheerleading team is gonna take her?
I do hope she is not rejected by her first choice. Cos life is hard in cheerleading for someone who see this spot as a backup.
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