Love this release, and loved the atmosphere on Sunday. Thanks everyone for their support and we hope to have more fantastic launches in future!
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
BC41 Launch
Here are some pics from the launch.
Love this release, and loved the atmosphere on Sunday. Thanks everyone for their support and we hope to have more fantastic launches in future!
Love this release, and loved the atmosphere on Sunday. Thanks everyone for their support and we hope to have more fantastic launches in future!
Monday, September 21, 2009
The Beauty Of Music
I should be in bed early for tmr's class but somehow I'm keeping myself awake listening to all those BB tracks.
I must have been inspired by the BB class earlier in the afternoon, and I went to dig out my old releases and playlists. Some of my all-time favourites came back to memory again.
So why does BB work for me and not yoga? Essentially, what works for me in a mind-body class is allowing myself to get in touch with my emotions and my thoughts. And BB music allows me to do that. It's about giving myself that precious time to just relax and chill out.
How often do we allow ourself an hour to just soak in and listen to all those emotional and heart-wrenching songs? Sometimes you just need a certain mood and setting to feel those songs.
I must have been inspired by the BB class earlier in the afternoon, and I went to dig out my old releases and playlists. Some of my all-time favourites came back to memory again.
So why does BB work for me and not yoga? Essentially, what works for me in a mind-body class is allowing myself to get in touch with my emotions and my thoughts. And BB music allows me to do that. It's about giving myself that precious time to just relax and chill out.
How often do we allow ourself an hour to just soak in and listen to all those emotional and heart-wrenching songs? Sometimes you just need a certain mood and setting to feel those songs.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
BA and BB
I took some time off my regular schedule and ventured into unfamiliar territory. Did a BA and BB double. I do these 2 programs but I haven't had the time to do these classes recently.
BA - the instructor happened to be my coursemate for BA62, it was a sheer coincidence btw, and we did the entire BA62 release, so it was nice to hear all the songs we went through during training.
BB - I think this was the one which really got me back into the mood. There were moments in the class where I was really telling myself if I should return to taking up this program again. The instructor played mainly tracks from the 20s releases, this was the period back in 2005 when I really fell in love with the program. BB was my first training prog anyway.
I spent the whole day chilling out, and right now I'm catching up on all the old BB songs, there's just so many of time I love so much. I still haven't planned my BC tracks for my 2 hr class tomorrow yet. I guess I'll do it before I sleep.
BA - the instructor happened to be my coursemate for BA62, it was a sheer coincidence btw, and we did the entire BA62 release, so it was nice to hear all the songs we went through during training.
BB - I think this was the one which really got me back into the mood. There were moments in the class where I was really telling myself if I should return to taking up this program again. The instructor played mainly tracks from the 20s releases, this was the period back in 2005 when I really fell in love with the program. BB was my first training prog anyway.
I spent the whole day chilling out, and right now I'm catching up on all the old BB songs, there's just so many of time I love so much. I still haven't planned my BC tracks for my 2 hr class tomorrow yet. I guess I'll do it before I sleep.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Leave / Travel Plans
Just finalised my leave plans for the rest of the year. Submitted official leave via the system and now pending the approval of my direct boss.
Everyone around me seems to be having travel plans so I'm feeling terribly envious. Life is Singapore is so stressful that I have this burning desire to have a short getaway.
7 days left, and I have decided to split them 4 and 3. The latter has already been scheduled for a quarterly workshop in Q4 '09. I will combine it with a holiday to totally rest and recharge myself.
The first 4 days - still a big question mark. I think I have a rough idea of where I want to go and what I want to do. And the first day, ironically, has been scheduled on an important date in my life, 28 Oct, which also happens to be the date of my first ever class. (This is purely coincidental and not intended to create any unnecessary drama. The selection of this date is to facilitate any of the 3 plans below)
Plan A - There is some unfinished business that can only be resolved by heading to this destination. This is also the trip that has panned out in my mind for the longest time. In trading terms, there are some open positions which need to be closed/squared off. There will be a football match I want to watch, a song I hope to sing, and a cake I wish to eat. Yet, none of these may materialise. I am telling myself that this will be the final capital injection, failing which, I should perhaps cut my losses.
Plan B - This is the trip that will make me contented and happy. There will be things for me to do and enjoy. There will be excitement and fulfillment. There will be rest from the hectic life I'm so used to over here. There will be no stress. There will be smiles. There will be things to share about.
Plan C - Venture into the unknown, a different culture, a different language. Honestly, I wouldn't really know what I would achieve by going here, but it's more of an escape from reality. Am I game enough to tackle the unknown? Am I venturous enough to step into unchartered territory? Do I have time to sit down and plan where I want to go? It could be an awesome adventure.
Deep down inside my heart, I already know which is the one I want to go most. I'm just waiting for my leave to be approved. I know I'm going to bust my travel budget, should I go ahead with any of these plans. But it will be well worth it.
Everyone around me seems to be having travel plans so I'm feeling terribly envious. Life is Singapore is so stressful that I have this burning desire to have a short getaway.
7 days left, and I have decided to split them 4 and 3. The latter has already been scheduled for a quarterly workshop in Q4 '09. I will combine it with a holiday to totally rest and recharge myself.
The first 4 days - still a big question mark. I think I have a rough idea of where I want to go and what I want to do. And the first day, ironically, has been scheduled on an important date in my life, 28 Oct, which also happens to be the date of my first ever class. (This is purely coincidental and not intended to create any unnecessary drama. The selection of this date is to facilitate any of the 3 plans below)
Plan A - There is some unfinished business that can only be resolved by heading to this destination. This is also the trip that has panned out in my mind for the longest time. In trading terms, there are some open positions which need to be closed/squared off. There will be a football match I want to watch, a song I hope to sing, and a cake I wish to eat. Yet, none of these may materialise. I am telling myself that this will be the final capital injection, failing which, I should perhaps cut my losses.
Plan B - This is the trip that will make me contented and happy. There will be things for me to do and enjoy. There will be excitement and fulfillment. There will be rest from the hectic life I'm so used to over here. There will be no stress. There will be smiles. There will be things to share about.
Plan C - Venture into the unknown, a different culture, a different language. Honestly, I wouldn't really know what I would achieve by going here, but it's more of an escape from reality. Am I game enough to tackle the unknown? Am I venturous enough to step into unchartered territory? Do I have time to sit down and plan where I want to go? It could be an awesome adventure.
Deep down inside my heart, I already know which is the one I want to go most. I'm just waiting for my leave to be approved. I know I'm going to bust my travel budget, should I go ahead with any of these plans. But it will be well worth it.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
BC41 masterclass
Attended the BC41 masterclass this morning with a bunch of instructors and trainees for the new batch of trainees who are doing BC. These lucky folks get to do the new release BC41!
Personally, I think it's great to do a new release for your training. Everybody gets a fair shot and the excitement is there. Excitement of doing something new before everyone else does it.
I remember my own course during BC27. It was a brand new release before launch, but at the end of the 3 days, I was pretty much sick and tired of the tracks that I think the 'bored to death' effect still lingers. When I think of BC27, I think of sian, but actually the release is pretty good.
What can I say about BC41? I really enjoyed it. Whenever I go for filmings, most of the time I don't really remember the tracks because I only do it a couple of times and it's simply not enough to sink in.
Now that I'm back, looked at the DVD and done the class proper, I must say this release is a good one. And yes, I definitely stick to my opinion that BC41 is superior over BC40. BC39, I still rate it higher though.
For me, the standout tracks - 'T4 Enter Sandman/Boom' and 'T7 Desolation Row'. I particularly liked 'T8 What Do You Want From Me' as well. Finished with a fantastic cooldown in Halo.
Physically, BC40 will be more challenging, BC41 is slightly more complex and the music is more varied. I did mention in my previous post that not everyone will like the new music cos it depends on each individual's taste.
Whatever the case, we are launching BC41 end of the month, so I honestly can't wait.
Personally, I think it's great to do a new release for your training. Everybody gets a fair shot and the excitement is there. Excitement of doing something new before everyone else does it.
I remember my own course during BC27. It was a brand new release before launch, but at the end of the 3 days, I was pretty much sick and tired of the tracks that I think the 'bored to death' effect still lingers. When I think of BC27, I think of sian, but actually the release is pretty good.
What can I say about BC41? I really enjoyed it. Whenever I go for filmings, most of the time I don't really remember the tracks because I only do it a couple of times and it's simply not enough to sink in.
Now that I'm back, looked at the DVD and done the class proper, I must say this release is a good one. And yes, I definitely stick to my opinion that BC41 is superior over BC40. BC39, I still rate it higher though.
For me, the standout tracks - 'T4 Enter Sandman/Boom' and 'T7 Desolation Row'. I particularly liked 'T8 What Do You Want From Me' as well. Finished with a fantastic cooldown in Halo.
Physically, BC40 will be more challenging, BC41 is slightly more complex and the music is more varied. I did mention in my previous post that not everyone will like the new music cos it depends on each individual's taste.
Whatever the case, we are launching BC41 end of the month, so I honestly can't wait.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Snippets of BC41 First View
Just got my DVD packs today - BC41, BA66 and BB46. No prizes for guessing which one I watched first. =)
In fact I reached home slightly over midnight after my usual 8:30pm class, but there's no stopping me, I still have to watch it otherwise I'm not going to be able to sleep.
- Some of the tracks which didn't sink in to me when I was in NZ have grown on me
- My head can be seen bobbing up and down in the entire class. Haha.
- The warm up is over 9mins but didn't feel like it. I really like the 'numa numa' sounds for the upper sequence.
- T4 is freaking awesome, esp the second song 'Boom'
- Rach gave a shout out 'Come on Singapore' in T6.
- T7 Muay Thai is unbelievably infectious. I am so in love with this track
- T8 didn't sink into me that much when I was there, now that I'm watching this track on DVD, I'm quite sure this will be a huge hit. Fantastic.
- T10 Halo. Already one of my favourites because I just love the song so much.
- Spotted myself in the class on 3 occasions.
I'm going to have so much fun learning this release!
PS - I'm watching BA66 now and the first 3 tracks ROCK big time. - Just Dance, Womaniser and Fly On The Wall.
In fact I reached home slightly over midnight after my usual 8:30pm class, but there's no stopping me, I still have to watch it otherwise I'm not going to be able to sleep.
- Some of the tracks which didn't sink in to me when I was in NZ have grown on me
- My head can be seen bobbing up and down in the entire class. Haha.
- The warm up is over 9mins but didn't feel like it. I really like the 'numa numa' sounds for the upper sequence.
- T4 is freaking awesome, esp the second song 'Boom'
- Rach gave a shout out 'Come on Singapore' in T6.
- T7 Muay Thai is unbelievably infectious. I am so in love with this track
- T8 didn't sink into me that much when I was there, now that I'm watching this track on DVD, I'm quite sure this will be a huge hit. Fantastic.
- T10 Halo. Already one of my favourites because I just love the song so much.
- Spotted myself in the class on 3 occasions.
I'm going to have so much fun learning this release!
PS - I'm watching BA66 now and the first 3 tracks ROCK big time. - Just Dance, Womaniser and Fly On The Wall.
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