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DANCEwithme
Your Funky Ultra-Boy
Martin Shin

★ Music INSPIRES dance & dance BEFORE style ★

26th December 1988
HongKong
Singapore
Queens, NewYork
Temasek Polytechnic
Nassau College
Business major
Dancer
B.I.Crew X Ovation Crew X TPDE X Marvel Crew
dance obsessively, excessively.


"Always always always...Keep it real
But never too quick to judge, my friend."


Music inspires dance
Do you feel me?


MusicPlaylist
Music Playlist at MixPod.com

Calender 2010
keep me going


Sept 1 - School Reopens
Sept 5 - StonyBrook Visit Sept 6 - Hangout with poppers
Sept 14 - One year
Sept 19 - Observation night
Sept 29 - Mothership Funknight 3
Oct XX - King of NY


TAGBOARD
let me hear you.




AFFILIATES
endless connections.

J.Crosses Goodloving
Martin&Crosses
AH TER SpringMelon
KevinDoodlepants
Gen mom
Chansee
Allycia
Jessica Ah J
Veronica Nai ma
Jonas Black Tie
Keiths poppin twin
Audrey Ayozi
Niger bra
Nelson Lokto
Wailam L
Zhixiang buddyforlife
Peiru da jie
Yong kogepan
Gangyi bro
Alicia ma-ma
joey nu-er
May sis
Liting Kupo
Fion Quack
Suriaaa
Amberlene 'Smoker'
Rinna Rimmers
Iman Nathaniel
Ming
Amelia
Gary
Yanti
Melissa(xiaoxin)
LeVon
Serene
Pearl
Emili
Darryl


REMINISCENES
my faded memories.
  • July 2006
  • November 2006
  • December 2006
  • January 2007
  • February 2007
  • March 2007
  • April 2007
  • May 2007
  • June 2007
  • July 2007
  • August 2007
  • September 2007
  • October 2007
  • December 2007
  • January 2008
  • February 2008
  • March 2008
  • April 2008
  • May 2008
  • June 2008
  • July 2008
  • August 2008
  • September 2008
  • November 2008
  • December 2008
  • January 2009
  • February 2009
  • March 2009
  • April 2009
  • May 2009
  • June 2009
  • July 2009
  • August 2009
  • September 2009
  • October 2009
  • November 2009
  • December 2009
  • January 2010
  • February 2010
  • March 2010
  • April 2010
  • May 2010
  • June 2010
  • July 2010
  • August 2010
  • September 2010
  • October 2010
  • November 2010
  • January 2011
  • July 2011
  • December 2011


  • CREDITS
    spontaneous applauds

    Layout: materialisti-c
    Inspirations: exquisite?
    Editing: smoker



    Date / Time : Thursday, August 21, 2008 / 1:17 AM
    I got into O SCHOOL RECITAL POPPING CATEGORY!!

    Grats all my dancer friends who got in as well =DD

    Time to work hard towards it.

    It's going to be fun and interesting!! =DD

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    Past few days been studying and sessioning with Rahim and Keiths at SMU, along with the Independent crew who's training there.

    =D FUN! hahahs. I just love freestyling yo. And i got to learn, pickup something new from our dope Rahim. My hits are so much more on beat now thanks to him. =D

    Then towards the end of the day, chill at Victoria with Rahim, jean, Ah-Lee, Nicole and Addy. Lols. And it was fun because we keeping playing all the chalet games! Bang bang bang who die!?

    HAHA.

    And people keep asking me to join 'Floor The Love 08'. It's a dance battle competition yooo. But really think im not good enough. HOW!? awww..But at the same time i want to breakthrough. Damn. Just if i can freestyle......Just if i don't have a problem freestyling...
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    Exam's ard the corner. And i guess i should just focus on mugging for now!! No distraction! And L's coming tmr night.

    Can't wait to meet up with him.

    CAN'T WAIT FOR MY HAIRWAX!

    =D
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    And......sigh....



    Dance in the rain,
    TO BE CONTINUED.

    Date / Time : Monday, August 18, 2008 / 3:36 PM

    CONGRATS TO REVOGUE, INDEPENDENT CREW and URBAN STANCE, AS WELL AS FLAIRNATION FOR GETTING INTO THE SEMI-FINAL!!!



    AND RAHIM WHO MADE IT TO THE KO-NIGHT FINAL!!



    It's been a fruitful year for TPDE. Let's move at our full speed, make it a BLAST this year for everyone alrite!?

    The fight won't be that easy from now on. I've seen some of the other crew seems to be quite a strong opponent, especially Electro, Rough and Fantastics. They are definitely good!!

    And not to forget KO-night Finalist Rated-PG. Now we are going to fight with someone who's probably stronger than us. So all the best guys! Get even better and win ok!? =)

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    I went for Oschool Recital Audition today!


    Really hope i can get into at least one item. Audtry said i did well because it got feel and pretty clean. But HuiJing said i did OK. LOLS. that means it's gone case man. It takes more than OKAY to get in, when there's 190 dancers fighting for a spot in an item.


    Popping's tough. Some of them are way too good. And i doubt i can get in. Seriously, hahas, i did alrite, but definitely won't stand out as well.


    So bottomline, let's pray for the best. =)


    I think i'll be sad if i won't get in. EIther way, let's wait for the result.


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    It's been months, and the pain on my right ankle still haven wear off. I can't believe im actually suffering from this kind of shit as well, when i never get into any serious injury before.


    Awww...man...It hurts everytime i use strength. Oh well...


    Going off now to session with Rahim n Independent crew at SMU!


    TIme to go! WHooooo~~


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    AND ONE LAST THING! I THINK INDEPENDENT CREW DID DAMN WELL YESTERDAY!!


    I feel the energy, the sychro, the joy and passion in it.


    RATED BEST TEAM OF THE DAY BY MARTIN*hahas.




    Dance in the rain,


    TO BE CONTINUED.


    Date / Time : Friday, August 15, 2008 / 6:52 PM
    LAST DAY OF SCHOOL, THE LAST OF MY 2B13.

    It's a f-up day, trust me...

    Only to know i PURPOSELY woke up earlier for this occasion, and the freaking bloody bus 27 made me waited for an hour. Screw SBS. Must be some irresponsible busdriver forgot his shift. And i smsed out like 15 over messages with vulgarities to express my anger to Ken. LOLS!! Who left his house later then me but reached much earlier. PISSING*

    Come to school, and the teacher gave me a black face, just to realised shes not in a good mood, and she threw a marker at Zen and Juls. I swear Zen looked as if shes going to cry man. And Teresa's like keep complainin after class to report this incident to TP.

    Dramatic morning* But at the same time, im pretty glad i DID come to school in the end.

    I got another B grade. So that makes my coursework so far 1 C+, 2 B, 1B+. I still have chance to get my As. =))

    AND ON TOP OF THAT!

    The class draw lots and decided to write a letter of encouragement randomly to one another as a parting gift. Awww...And here goes mine:

    "

    Dear Martin,

    hi there!! Just like to give some words of encouragement to you since we will be in different class next semester(...i guess..). Although we didn't really talk much...I can see that you're really passionate about dancing which i felt that it is something good...because i think that it is really difficult to find something which one can be devoted to and willing to spend large amount of effort and time.
    but i guess the most important part of all is that you enjoy the whole process...So please continue to put in your atmost efforts in dancing and enjoy the whole thing ok!? And also don't overdo it cause it you get injured, your loved ones will be worried...and one last very, very important thing...that is to SMILE!!...you definitely looks great with it and it will also brighten up your day!!
    "

    It's by one of my classmate who i seldom got the chance to talk to.

    And DEEP APOLOGIES TO JULS! Because im supposed to write for her!! Yet i forgot! HAHAS! So here goes, something encouragin for you on my blog BOSS!

    "
    To our BOSS Juls,

    Hahas you've been a great great friend to me Juls, and definitely one of the DAMN funloving people in 2B13!! Without you organising, and making random gathering, i doubt the class will be as bonded as we seemed to be now. I know im an ass, 'cause i always PS you all. LOLS! Really sorry, i don't mean to =)And and and..you got a strong personality in you, which will definitely make you someone great next time!

    BOTTOMLINE, Your one cool dude yoo!! Keep going for all those dreams that you had, be it photography or anything that you love to do Alright!? You got my support brother! punch chest*

    Gambatte. Good luck for the upcoming exam! AND HAHAHA! YOU MIGHT END UP TO BE SAME CLASS AS IRRITATING MARTIN AGAIN COS' WE"VE GOT THE SAME COURSE!!
    "

    I'll miss 2B13. All the best to everyone alrite!? And see you all on the 5th Sept BBQ!!

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    I don't know...Im feeling sick and emo after the movie just now with my class, Money No Enough 2.

    omg, now that i finally settled down with my emotion and think back,

    it is a hell of a good show.

    It was so touching and thought-provoking that it left me sobbing and crying in 5 different scenes.

    1) When the grandma put down her dignity, begging ard to raise money for the child in order to repay debt but in the end not only was it not appreciated, and they claimed that she's an eyesore n troublemaker cus she threw their faces.

    2) When her cruel sons pushed her ard like some burden and in the end let her sleep in the toilet.

    3) At that moment when she realised she was sent to Old Folks Home

    4) When she choose to die and not be a burden.

    5) When the daughter-in-law talked to the decreased grandma about her not being able to be there when she passed away.

    Ahhh....crap...damn thought-provoking...i think im sensitive over anything over grandparents.

    ='( All the first 4 scenes, she cried, and i cried along with her. I don't know, i kind of feel her pain. Or maybe....im used to be one of those who doesn't really appreciate them much...The worst pain is, that when grandpa passed away, i wasn't even there. It's not supposed to be a crying scene at 5), but i cried the hardest.

    Fuck, i just cannot control my emotion,

    i just can't hold them any longer.

    It's like a flashback of my version of it.

    I won't be one of those jerks in the show i swear.


    And, i truly love you, grandma.

    Please stay with us as long as you could.

    I love everyone around me,

    please don't take any of them away from me.

    And, i swear she is the most lovely wife i ever seen.

    Somehow, im seeing shadows of her, in this special person that i had.

    If she were her, she will probably do the same for him.



    Dance in the rain,
    TO BE CONTINUED.

    Date / Time : / 2:55 AM
    Coursework grades:

    MBS : C+
    Public Speaking : B
    Business Finace: B+
    HRM : Out tmr(Probably a B)
    Japanese: No idea.(Probably a D cos' i screw up both test. LOL)

    I hate Cs. It makes A seems untouchable.

    Seems like my only potential A will be from Business Finance and HRM.

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    Thank you Mrs. Lucas for all the encouragement. I really appreciate every single class you conduct through the module. DID YOU KNOW, THAT It's the ONLY tutorial i never fail to come on time(most if not all) . =D

    It was one of the most challenging CDS for martin. And i couldn't had made it through without you! THANKS! DAMN i wish i could take a photo with you alone. And would love to ask for more help in public speaking in the near future!

    Your one hell of a great teacher! =DD

    Love you yo.

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    NOW....=P

    Today's damn lame.


    After my final public speaking class,

    Supposed to go session with Flair, and then Kevin wants to go Gin's class. But in the end turns out to be a LAN session with Jonas. -.-

    But it was fun!! HAHA! Starving ourselves to play the dumb CS. Lepak at some coffee shop at night to chill.

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    Now this is quite sick. I was youtubing last night and then i made a discovery, that ACTUALLY!

    HONGKONG's Hiphop scene's quite DOPE.




    Go youtube and check out this BCDC crew from HongKong. Their LA Hiphop's SICK. And they organised a dance battle event called 'Funkalogy' and the top16 are all dopeshit. It was quite a shock to know that dance in hk wasn't half as bad afterall. HAA.



    This is by one of the Hk instructor called Lil'Yin, conductin a LA hiphop class in BCDC studio. Dope stuff.

    And ya, BCDC's something like Oschool in Singapore. Both's good yoo. if i get the chance to visit my hometown, i'll definitely dropby BCDC studio and get to know them.

    Awww man. There's dope dancers everywhere. And i have to buck up! =DD

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    Oschool Recital Audition this week. I MUST GET IN! YES I CAN.

    And exam's ard the corner. Mug hard my friends!! =))

    aim for at least a GPA 3 ok?



    Dance in the Rain,
    TO BE CONTINUED.

    Date / Time : Tuesday, August 12, 2008 / 10:30 PM
    Whoo.



    A mini-class outing today! Me, Ken, Sam and Juls.

    Went Sushi at Cathay's Nihon Mura and kbox in Katong.

    I swear Juls and Sam can sing fucking well!

    HAHAHA!

    Sorry to swear, but wow, really nice. it's like going to a concert sia. LOL.

    Ken's a Xiao Jing Teng and Ah Du's HYBRID.

    LOLS.

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    At the end of the day, went back to school to meet my dancemates.

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    And i heard that there's a killer near Simei Mrt Area! So those who live ard there, beware alrite? Pretty scary to have someone stabbing people for fun ya know?

    Dance in the Rain,
    TO BE CONTINUED.


    Date / Time : / 10:39 AM
    Have session with DRC yesterday. HAHA Its not supposed to be a DRC sessioning. But seems like those were the one who turned up for it.

    How coincidence.

    Me, Kevin, Jonas, Harris, Joel, Pearl, Fion, Lav, with May and Amelia joining us awhile.

    It's like nearly full attendence of DRC, except that huijing, RB and Gary not present. Lol.

    I love the session loads!

    And gosh. I heard Oschool Recital everyone got to freestyle the genre.

    Damn, i can do it.

    My mistake is, like what Frankie said, letting the music take over me. IM JUST TOO HIGH AND MOVEMENT ALL OVER THE PLACE WHEN I FREESTYLE.

    Awww...i don't know. I can't stay my calm like how i did normally when i freestyle in the studio when no one's really looking.

    Darn darn!

    Must counter this obstacle before Sunday, if not i can forget about getting in.


    Gambatte!

    And Mr Elton's an Ass. he gave my whole group As and a C for me. How can it be a C when i got B+ and a B for my previous tests. And the project's totally ownage. I know you hate me, but now, i hate you more. Won't even greet you when i see you ard next time. Bleah** =P Go home and play your dota you old hag.

    =PPPP Wo shi xiao qi gui!

    NNNEEEHHHH.

    hello Piggie.

    Sorry random.

    Nehneh.Bye!



    Dance in the Rain,
    TO BE CONTINUED.

    Date / Time : Monday, August 11, 2008 / 10:24 AM
    Been hibernating for the past week.

    maybe im getting used to this emptiness.

    Sadistically, im loving the way it is.

    But i know i can't stay like this forever.

    It is time to snap out of it.

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    Hahahas. I think im turning rusty from everything.

    Im losing interest from everything.

    Be it people, studies, passions, life, family, and even myself.

    DAMN.

    Slap*

    Screw it! Im getting it back really.

    And can't believe it, for once, at this moment, im actually following with the MBS class.



    Dance in the Rain,
    TO BE CONTINUED.

    Date / Time : Thursday, August 07, 2008 / 6:18 PM
    Everything is finally over. All the projects datelines and Presentation and whatever you can name. =)

    I think i screw up quite abit, but it's ok. =)) At least i did what i supposed to do there. And!

    Im feeling super duper uber carefree now! Blogging in school before going for a movie.

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    One thing down, and next will be preparing for Final-Sem Exam, and Oschool Recital Audition. I can't wait for it. And hopefully the studio open tmr, then i can start to expriment and explore on some newly-formed popping technique. Something that i always want to do for the past few weeks. =)

    L's coming to Singapore in 2 weeks time. Yeah...Finally get to meet up with my buddy. It's been awhile, and yet to congratuate him here, for making it into the University of HongKong. Im quite speechless, LOL to think that YOU actually did get in with your half-ass attitude!

    But nonetheless, damn damn proud of you! =)) Somehow, im seeing some light in our batch, and hope We'll make a difference to our family when we get to NewYork next year.

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    To be frank, im lost and confused over my future,

    Where i gonna be? What is it gonna be like?

    But as far as i concern,

    As long as i did my very best to mould myself into a better person,

    then perhaps,

    things will be easier for all of us next time.

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    Dance in the Rain,
    TO BE CONTINUED.


    Date / Time : Sunday, August 03, 2008 / 11:46 PM
    Congratulation to Revogue, Independent Crew and Urban Stance in getting through the first round of Suntec Dance Audition! It's like all 3teams from TPDE got in! Im damn proud of you guys =)) Jiayou ok!? Did us proud yo. =D

    And grats to FLAIRNATION!! haha! good job la! Im damn proud of you guys too!!

    I HOPE ALL 4 Groups get into the Final. I really want to see that happen! =D So work hard for it ok!? Better and better show, one after another!!

    Look, i won't be sitting there watching you guys improve. In the meantine, i will go continue figure out my popping. I don't know. haaa, im seeing alot of light in popping lately. Gonna explore them in the studio. Maybe i will find out a way to get myself to a whole new different level.

    =DD Let's improve together!

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    Keiths asked me to join FunkMeister Compeition. lols. but i dunno if i can juggle with all the deadlines coming. headache. And then, wanted to ask Fast, Luqman, Daniel and Jer to form a popping team with the 2 of us.But guess they are too busy with Suntec competition. Somemore the date will clash cos it's on the same day as Suntec.

    Really unsure about this one.

    Haa but i will definitely go for Oschool Recital Audition. I want to do popping for this year recital!!! =DD

    hope can get in!!Work hard for it, start from now.

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    I got quite some of my friends having problems in their life now. Hey guys, hang in there ok?? Don't be so negative over the present and future. If you were to soak in this depression forever, nothing will change, and you are seriously just screwing with yourselves.

    Be it the matter big, small, i don't know. But just don't give up hope, just yet.

    =D smiles.

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    Painkiller.


    Dance in the rain,
    TO BE CONTINUED.

    Date / Time : / 10:55 PM