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World of Dance LA 2011 and Meeting Shaun Evaristo

So how funny is that .. I really wanna go to world of dance but when I found out that Shaun Evaristo was in town (coz i thought he was in Korea) I just hurried my ass up and drove to the La Convention CEnter.

When I got there i beelined to the Movement Lifestyle booth (Movement Lifestyle is Shaun's dance company along with other choreographers like Lyle Beniga [on Taeyang's Where U At video) and Aimiee Lucas (Number 1)]). I couldnt find it so I had to tweet mL @whatmovesU and thankfully someone responded and told me where their booth was at,

LOL turns out Aimee was the one on twitter so I went ahead and said Hi to her. We talked for a bit, and I showed her my phone wallpaper and she says "huge bigbang fan, arent you?" lol. I mustve been too obvious. I asked her a few questions and she has mentioned that they (prolly YG or Teddy) wanted her to "move to Korea" but she told me she's still unsure about it. She added "yes, Teddy wants me to, but I will need to confirm. He'll be calling tonight." I asked her about how she would live in Korea and she muttered "well, I will have to learn the language, but Teddy, Taeyang and Gdragon speak some english." I asked her where Shaun was and she said "Shaun is kind of directing some of the crews but he'll be here in a couple hours for meet and greet."

Aimee was a sweetheart (and very pretty I must add, hilarious too) and we had some laughs (she prolly was laughing at how much of a fangirl I am lol). Sure enough i stayed close to the booth JUST IN CASE Shaun shows up.

A couple hours later SHaun shows up and I immediately (i know, it was like stalker-ish) ran to him and said "Hi Shaun, I have been dying to meet you. I think your stuff is sick, and Im a huge BigBang fan. IM RonaMay." "Oh yea, twitter?" (I tweeted Shaun before about his LunchBOxLA party and got excited when he retweeted lol). So, i talked to him for a bit. As much as I wanted to talk to him more, people started coming in and falling in line. He did mention that he "was going back to Korea probably next month." I assume its for the BIgBang promos and activities. He also said "I appreciate it, thanks for following BigBang and I."

I also met Qui Trong (the guy from the Wedding Dress remake) and he was funny as well.

The rest of the time at World of Dance I had a blast. I texted Ryan (Quest Crew) a day before to ask if he was going to be there and he said yes, so i figured id come check them out.







Overall, my main goal was to meet Shaun and I did. So. Yes, i was a little bit starstruck. Who wouldve thought Id meet the guy behind Taeyang's (and Bigbang's ) sickest moves.

And not to mention he's filipino. REPRESENT!

Behind CIAO LA

CIAO LA is fast approaching. It's an event I definitely made a big deal out of... only because it marked a situation in my life where I have decided to finally take over my future, ready to make mistakes, ready to fuck everyhing up, and live on uncertainty.


Why CIAO LA?
I have been in Los Angeles for almost three years now and I must say I enjoyed every bit of it. It has taught me so much in life and made me grow as a person and improved my relationships with other people. However, I think I am over it, or I must say, I have graduated. I have meditated for an answer on what I should do next.. And God cleared my mind and so I decided to leave.

Why leave LA?
well, two reasons: 1) I miss my family. When I went home for vacation last christmas I realized how important it is to be closer to family. I have missed them so much. The feeling of being welcomed, of seeing mom and dad and the dogs when I get home. A place where no one judges and I can just be cmftble. When I got back from Alaska it has nevfer been the same. I was so homesick. I will party out and have fun and taste the hollywood life and all, but when I am hoime, I was lonely. Very lonely.

2) I have decided to pursue what I really wanted in life and that is to take a shot in the music business. When you are in a relationship you tend to forget about your dreams, and when you are busy making the paycheck you forget about your dreams as well. At one point (towards the end of last year) I have been extremely confused of what my heart wanted. I meditated and prayed on it, and I have decided... That music has always been what I wanted. LA is fun, i love my job. but my creativity is killing me because it has no output. A desk isnt an output. Not now at least.

Why not pursue it in LA?
LOL many people do not realize how tough LA is. They think its all hollywood and dandy.. but LA is prolly the most expensive, most competitive, most selfish city i have ever been in. Too tough to do anything.

I wanted to go home to the Philippines and start a platform there. To find the music that suits me. Cheaper to fund, more access to equipment and materials. More freedom, more play. Since it is such an uncertain field im getting into, I wanted to do it where there will be love and support.. And Philippines is a good place for me to start, To build a fan base, music base, practice, train, and get materials together.

So, ALASKA or Philippines?
Well, I am going home for the next eight months to train. Physical, music, get a demo together, maybe a benefit concert, save money, and finally get the clothes (ive styled and drawn) into reality. Mom has been waitinng and has been excited to sew me clothes so im def ready for it too.

Early next year I will be leaving the country (if all goes well). Hopefully no emergencies occur.

What if it doesnt work?

What if it does??

I have nothing to lose. Now is the perfect time to try new things. No kids, not married, no boyfriend, etc.
Im done with college, my car is almost paid off. LA has shown me how to be a tough bitch and have a thick skin, ive met mentors and friends who taught me how to manage money, to be a leader, and how to have good relationships with people.


How about detractors?
well, those who will say "she's coming back coz she prolly cant be by herself in LA. hindi nya kaya. " LOL. well, i have beenn in LA for almost three years and once never did i regret it or had a hard time living here. I was able to go to places most people have only dreamt about. I have met people whom others have only seen on television. I have made relationships very valuable to my existence. I could live here for a long time. But, there are much bigger reasons.

and to those who think I dont have a shot at the music business at all (well, i did have a few lol). I really dont give a shit. hahahaha.

What's the greatest lesson learned?
To do what your heart wants. Because through that all your energy and creativity is being poured out and used up at a 100%. to do something half-assed is almost pointless. There is no success in something you are not passionate about. So while I have the chance to try something I have always dreamt of and actually taking a dip in it, is an accomplishment already. I was afraid I was getting too comfortable in a desk-like setting and a steady pay, but id rather do something I love everyday.

I basically decided im goin all in, on pure faith and determination alone. No security, no certainty. All will be based on my hard work and perserverance and my intimate relationship with God (who, ive surrendered to, and made Him in control from now on).