the scholarship interview and the salsa class

I had my scholarship interview for the SMU scholarship and the Lee Kong Chian Scholars' Programme on Tuesday. It wasn't what I had originally expected but I had at least explored the possibility of the interview format in my mind, a little. Yes, instead of like a one-on-one or two-on-one kind of interview, it was more of a group discussion based selection process. As the instructors had said, it was more of a test of how we think on our feet and interact with our peers. I guess I wasn't too bad, but I wasn't fantastic too. Tense, probably. I was speaking way too fast, and I think my nerves showed. There were some really amazing people there too. This girl called Geraldine (thank God she's on my side), she seemed so incredibly calm and composed. We had 2 topics to choose:

a. Rank the following qualities in some order. Explain the criteria you use.

Kindness
Love
Tolerance
Resourcefulness
Empathy

b. Nothing (yes you read that right)

Okay, the first was pretty easy to discuss. There were much dispute, but I guess it turned out pretty alright. "Nothing" was really hard. Like seriously, how do you discuss about nothing? Think about it.

I don't really think I did that well for the interview, but I'm still hopeful that I get selected for the next round. :)

My first salsa class was yesterday! The class seemed okay, a nice and relaxed setting. I think I'm pretty good at it! The instructor (Ivy) said that she thinks I learn pretty fast and shouldn't have any problems. Haha! We learned the basic steps at the start of the lesson and ended dancing with partners, doing some fanciful turns (okay they were basic, but they looked pretty fanciful).

Anyway, I got home pretty excited and when I saw Bryna online, I asked her if she wanted to learn with me. Seriously, I think I couldn't have been any dumber. How long have I known her? Okay I've known her for pretty long, but it wasn't until like 3 weeks ago that we really started talking. The weird thing is that, even though we've only been talking for 3 weeks. I just have the feeling that we've known each other since forever. You know, the way that we can relate to each other. I guess, sometimes, someone like this comes along in your life, huh? But no, I think I should build a strong friendship with her before anything else. That seems to be what I always tell myself I should do, but I'm never able to follow through on it. Sigh. :( This time, I've got to.