Random Updates

Random update #1

Sleepovers are fun. New place, new roommate and housemate, new faces at LRT stations, much shorter home-work-home traveling distance and time, etc.

Plus, my broadband connection is damn stable in my friend’s room, although there isn’t any window sighted (dining area - room window not counted). Digsby never failed on me, loading YouTube videos are way faster, and there is zero need to hit the ‘Refresh’ button.

Nice right?

Friend’s housemate is moving out soon. I would have taken his room if the rent is not that expensive. Plus, I’m not even sure if I’m gonna stay rooted in KL for long.

Found a good morning note on the mirror this morning.

“Morning. You look angelic when you’re sleeping”

I look angelic when I’m asleep? But I thought I look angelic all the time =(

Random update #2

I woke up feeling a lil unwell today. Felt feverish, but it was soon gone after a nice morning shower.

It returned the moment I stepped into the icy cold office. The management kept saying cut cost cut cost. Ish. They should start by reducing the number of air conditioners in here. During lunch I felt slightly better cause it’s warmer but it worsened after lunch. That’s when I decided to consult the company’s dr.

After a series of got cough-sorethroat-flu-fever-bodyache or not questions, she concluded I had a mild fever. No wonder head felt so heavy. Like now. It made me answer a very important question stupidly.

Dr: Take two tablets of this twice a day, after meals, etc etc..

Me: Ok ok. Thanks.

Dr: Want MC?

Me: Don’t need la, I think.

See. Can’t believe I said I don’t need an MC. Which idiot would not want one anyway? Ishhhhh. Regret regret.

Random update #3

Though slightly feverish and head damn heavy now, I’m happily eating Van Houten chocolates with raisins to keep my forehead from landing onto my lappie in the office.

Yes, I’m eating my complexion’s worst enemy. You’ll hear me complaining about my skin imperfections soon but I hope that will not happen.

Then again, maybe not. Peanuts are the biggest of the biggest enemy.

Love Story Meets Viva La Vida

Okay, I think I'm officially biased towards musically talented guys. Confirm will melt even if someone miles away, whom I never knew of his or her existence with no mutual friends, plays a beautiful piece on any musical instrument i.e. piano, guitar, violin, etc.

Like this American dude, Jon Schmidt. The talented guy who combined Taylor Swift's Love Story and Coldplay's Viva La Vida into one really magnificent piece.

Watch this!

I managed to spell his surname without any difficulty in just seconds cause I googled him a lot. Like..A LOT! Tried to download his album "The Walk in the Woods" but didn’t manage to =(

Help, anyone?

Listening to sentimental songs turns my sentimental side on. And when it's turned on, I tend to reminisce a lot. Mostly on current events.

Our love story begins with music. Musical talents and instruments. In a way la.

He approached me on FB, as a total, complete stranger and the only person who connects us both at that time was his housemate in Russia, who was also my bro's kindy friend.

Small world.

It takes one picture of him with his guitar to do the trick. Just one.

Him, in Gurney Place, playing Yiruma - Kiss the rain. This wasn't the pic I saw but this's my fav!

If it wasn't for that guitar pic, I wouldn't have responded to his attempt to be befriend.

We wouldn't be close through Internet chats and webcam.

Caught on webcam in his hostel room in Russia

We wouldn't have met for the first time last July.

@ KLCC

And, if it wasn't for that guitar pic plus several uploaded videos of him playing the guitar, 9 August 2009 wouldn't have been this sweet.

@ The Pavilion

I know I'm getting mushy..but I miss him already =(

Many asked how was it like to date a fresh grad houseman who is an hour plus drive away with a really tight work schedule ahead for the next 2 years, at least.

Many also asked if the new relationship can withstand the hectic schedule, lack of attention and distance.

Well, no doubt it’s challenging. A friend once said I’m three-quarter single, since bf cannot be here with me most of the time. And, to make things worse, I need to share him with 30 plus people, with me always the one holding the last number in the queue since he has to attend to them first before me.

Sometimes talking to him on the phone is not possible because either he’s occupied, I’m too sleepy to wait for him or he’s like a dead vege due to his 36-hour, or longer, on calls.

BUT, if I were given a chance to answer his million dollar question once more, I would still stick to my answer..

“Yes lahh, yes lahh!” and turn pink.

Reason behind it? I don’t really know. Ask him what jampi he used on me and I will find the antidote.

Kidding =)

At KLCC

Met Fong for the first time in like..three years? The last time I saw him was during his convocation back in 2006.

Fong: Hie Erica. It’s been a while so I’ll promise not to bully you today.

Yeah, right.

At Isetan - G2000 men’s section.

Me: You think this is nice?

Fong: Like pyjamas.

Me: How about this?

Fong: For your boyfriend? Got size ‘S’ or not?

Me: No wor. Aiya doesn’t matter wan ma if it’s a little bigger. Casual top wat..

Fong: Loose shirts make people think they got it from a cheap sale cause such cheepo shirts usually no more size.

Me: Hmph. Fine. This one?

Fong: Let me try it on. Looks good. But everything looks good on me.

Me: -_-" This pink shirt?

Fong: I don’t mind. Thanks!

Me: -___-" You wear pink wan meh?

Fong: Yeah, but depends also *points at a bright turquoise shirt* This shirt looks like the paper effigies people burn at Taoist funerals.

Me: -__________-" Can’t you give better comparisons?

In the end, I didn’t buy anything.

Fong stepped into KFC. I followed. He scanned the two nearest staff and picked one less gangster-ish looking.

Fong: Bro, nak tanya mana McD ya?

Staff: (Dengan selamba) Oh, McD kat atas.

Fong wasn’t satisfied cos the staff didn’t have that bengang look so when we were at McD to get sundaes, he wanted to ask the cashier boy if they have Zinger burger.

But he didn’t. Thank God.

Fong and I, at Memory Lane’s cashier counter to pay for his dolphin soft toy. Cashier girl handed the credit card receipt. Fong looked high and low for a pen until she pointed at a pen right below his nose.

Fong: Oh sorry ya. Too much sex impairs the vision. Itu, ada kat cawan tu *points at a decorative mug with lines behind him*

Cashier girl: *looks at me and gives an embarrassed smile*

OMG SHE ACTUALLY LOOKED AT ME!

Me: *covers my face* Saya tak kenal dia punya.

Fong: Tak kenal, tak kenal. Tinggal dalam bilik hotel yang sama saja.

Me: Dia gila dah *Fast fast push him out before he continues on*

Wrote this on purpose because he asked why I never mentioned him in my blog. Nah, there you go!

Bonus for you girls – His pretty boy picture. He’s getting a lil too pretty I felt threatened walking beside him.

P/S: Fong, I steal this from your FB.

Sky Bar

Made a fuss on Facebook on Tuesday night and I finally get to go on Thursday night. Before this, I never had the chance to join my friends to the much talked about Sky Bar cause I was either needed back in Penang or I had more important stuff to attend to.

The interior with an indoor pool

Didn't managed to get the best seats - Sofas overlooking KLCC building. All were occupied by the time we arrived =(

At least we managed to book one with a view like this.

Pardon the picture quality. Time for a new camera phone! *hint hint hint*

The expensive drinks:

My lychee rose martini

Aaron's Jack Daniel's

He emo-ing =P

A picture upon leaving

Magnificent ambience, nice drinks, great company, everything! There will definitely be a next time!

Susan's Story

Susan's grandmother passed away last week. Susan's sister passed away yesterday. Why?

Below are my attempts from my non-psychotic brain:

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susan got incest with her dad, grandma found out, susan dun like her so she killed her grandma. then after a few days, susan found out her sis also got something something with the dad. so she killed her sis.

WRONG!!! A clue... there is a guy in the story...

eh my previous ans got the dad as the guy ma. grandma killed susan's bf cos he very teruk, susan not happy so she killed her grandma, susan;s sis blackmail her and threaten to turn her to the police so susan killed her sis.

No No No... think deeper... more detective want... not tvb drama

okay. first, susan killed her grandma. then, during funeral, susan saw her bf (or the guy she likes) go pujuk susan's sis, who was super duper sad. susan got jealous of the sis, so she killed d sis.

A bit closer

susan killed grandma. a few days later got funeral. during the funeral, susan saw a guy. but the guy was eyeing susan's sis. she got jealous. so she kill her sis. correct correct?

No no no... think westernly...hahaha

Not cantonese-ly.... Hahahaha.

susan killed grandma. a few days later got funeral. during the funeral, susan saw a guy and likes him. but after the funeral susan saw her sis kau yeh with the guy. so she killed her. western enuf or not. Haha

Nooo! Ok, give you a clue laaa, it's not about jealousy.

Susan's granma just die lah... no murder... and the guy appear in granma's funeral...

huh. means susan's grandma died. at funeral, susan saw a guy, likes him but he go kau yeh with her sis so susan killed her sis?

Its not kau yeh lah... dun keep thinking of kau yeh... LOL

you say western mah! Haha

Ok, dont think Gossip Girl, think CSI. Hahahaha

OH. at the funeral susan saw this guy. but i dunno what the guy has to do with anyth. maybe he detective. but anyway, the guy told susan he suspect susan's sis kill her grandma. so susan go kill the sis

No no no...

susan's grandma died. she saw this lengzai at the funeral. thinking he would appear in her family's funeral, she killed her sis so she can see this guy again. tell me its correct..very demotivating lah everytime get wrong ans

Phew!!! Finally!!!! You can join our club now.

hahaha yay. what lah u gary. u say think western i tot kau yeh mah. Cis

Western not only know how to kau yeh k... LOL

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The Perfect Path Which Was Closed

Just knew about the existence of PETRONAS Penapisan Melaka (PPM).

It’s in MALACCA!!

Of course I got slightly excited but was cautious in putting hopes on it. I have not the slightest idea on the EE engineers’ job scopes in PPM but..what the heck right? Better to be bonded but near than to be bonded and got thrown 6-7 hours drive away, with the condition – It must be technical.

Fussy or not?

And so, I contacted a staff from PETRONAS Group Talent Sourcing first thing in the morning:

Morning (name)! I would like to ask about PPM. Are there any vacancies for EE engineers?

And he replied:

Hye Erica. Referring to your inquiry, currently there’s no vacancy for EE in our Melaka refinery

=( =( =(

Lucky thing we did not put high hopes.

Try this! Susan's grandmother passed away last week. Susan's sister passed away yesterday. Why?

Rumour says this question is used in prisons to access the psychotic level of the prison inmates. So if you get it right, remind me to stay away from you. LoL.

Crossroads

Confused, I am. Am I confident enough to face this challenge in life, which if I fail, would cause an impact my life? As much as I want to go for it for the sake of my career and finances, I won’t deny I am afraid to be tied down to the long bond. It’s no different from being imprisonment for 10 years.

It’s so hard for me to adapt to my personal life right now when it’s just an hour plus drive away I cannot imagine how it would be if it became 6 hours apart.

I remember telling my friends not to put personal life into consideration when it concerns their career and future because there’s no guarantee things will work out fine. But now? I feel like a hypocrite.

I’m actually hoping to get another job offer, which is still pending. Just went for an interview some time last week. I think my chances are pretty low, considering the fact that I’m bonded. But to think that they were still willing to give me a chance to tryout means something, no? Sometimes it’s good to be over-optimistic =P

I’m supposed to decide by today. HOW?!

Secure the PET job, forget about the other more interesting job offer and be tied down for the rest of my life. I mean 10 years.

Reject the PET job, patiently wait for the other more interesting job offer and take the risk of not getting it.

It’s been 23 going 24 years and I’m still as indecisive as ever. Well, at least I decided where to go for lunch today it caught my colleagues by surprise =P

The State of Heritage

Went Malacca last weekend. This visit was my first, after almost two decades. I seriously need to fix my impression on that state. All along I thought it is rather a rural place filled with lots of greens and beautiful scenery and a strong taste of cultural and heritage and..more greens.

Boy, was I wrong. Malacca reminded me of Penang, although it can never be compared to Penang in many ways. The place is pretty much developed (like Penang), clean (unlike Penang) and peaceful (unlike Penang). The lifestyle there was pretty much on the slower pace, unlike Penang and KL, so I think it's a good place to escape from all the city hassle and traffic.

The air's cleaner too! How would I know, you might ask. Less traffic = less vehicles = less CO2 emission = cleaner air.

I was right about one thing though. The baba nyonya culture and heritage are well-preserved. Stepping into Jonker's Street is like stepping into Penang many decades ago. There was one place in Georgetown, Penang where the heritage was preserved as well, but they didn't do that good of a job as compared to the one in Malacca. In my 23 years of living (and counting) as a penangnite, I didn't even know of it's existence until a local movie "The 3rd Generation" starring Amber Chia, Carmen Soo and Zhang Tong Liang, was produced.

Get to roam around Malacca lunch onwards nia cause he had to be in the hospital till noon. Had cendol and rojak. The rojak is so-so while the cendol is pretty good. Comparable to the one in Penang. But then again, I'm not a good food critic so don't trust me on this. Hehe. I'm fine with anything. Almost.

Cham I need to stop saying "anything" or "I'm fine" or "up to you". People started calling me Miss Anything cause I'm kind of indecisive, especially when it comes to food.

After lunch we strolled around Christ Church @ Red Church, A. Famosa, St. Paul's Church, Jonker's Street, Dataran Pahlawan Megamall, etc. We were very much stuck in that area only due to time limitation.

The places we went (in order):

Christ Church

Outside St. Paul's Church. Had to climb pretty high steps all the way up. Tired.

That's St. Francis's statue.

St. Paul's Church

The famous A. Famosa

All in all, I think Christ Church is the most attractive heritage in Malacca. At least among those that I know of. First of all, it is still standing and functioning, as compared to A. Famosa and St. Paul's Church, which are now left with nothing but thick and solid walls made of don't know what bricks. Maybe I just do not know how to appreciate structures. Secondly, Christ Church plus other adjacent buildings are painted in red. Attractive siot.

And, there were many colourfully-decorated-with-fake-flowers trishaws too! It's a rare sight. There were trishaws in Penang as well but those weren't as attractive and cute lor.

One weird thing though. Many blasted their radios with pop/rock/R&B songs. Songs like Pitbull's "I know you want me" and Michael Jackson's "Black and white"! Such songs on trishaws do not match at all =/

The whole trip was fun (how can it not be anyway) but one thing I regretted a lot, which is to not rest when I was abandoned in the morning because I was so tired later in the evening it was evident in photos =(((

See what I mean?

He just claimed he is cute. Ish tak tahan.

Cute Cartoon

Years ago, a friend dedicated the song "Cell Phone Number" by Plain White T's to me and made this piece of art just to get my number.

Cute right??

Something to ponder. Are experts made or born?