«~♥* reminiscence of mine *♥~»

NeYo - Never Knew I Needed

ericating86@gmail.com (- eRiCa -) — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:03:00 +0000

Turned out the mini surprise my friend had for me was to catch Disney's The Princess and The Frog on a movie night, since I'm a huge fan of Disney's. Dang, should have figured that out. Now I owe that friend 20 songs at K-Box =(

I shall not say much about the movie, except that you should not expect it to be like the other Disney Princesses movies. And it is highly recommended by me! Rated 83% (fresh) on Rotten Tomatoes but I'd give it 90%.

I was surprised when I knew Ne-Yo's latest release, Never Knew I Needed was the cartoon's theme song. This simply proves that just because it's a kids movie doesn't mean there shouldn't be a grown up music to go with.

Never Knew I Needed - NeYo

for the way you changed my plans

for being the perfect distraction

for the way you took the idea that I have

of everything that I wanted to have

and made me see there was something missing

for the ending of my first begin

and for the rare and unexpected friend

for the way you're something that I never choose

but at the same time something I don't wanna lose

and never wanna be without ever again

you're the best thing I never knew I needed

so when you were here I had no idea

you're the best thing I never knew I needed

so now it's so clear I need you here always

my accidental happily (ever after)

the way you smile and how you comfort me (with your laughter)

I must admit you were not a part of my book

but now if you open it up and take a look

you're the beginning and the end of every chapter

you're the best thing I never knew I needed

so when you were here I had no idea

you're the best thing I never knew I needed

so now it's so clear I need you here always

who'd knew that I'd be here (who'd knew that i'd be here)

so unexpectedly (so unexpectedly)

undeniably happy

said with you right here, right here next to me

girl you're the..

you're the best thing I never knew I needed (said I needed)

so when you were here I had no idea

you're the best thing i never knew I needed

so now it's so clear I need you here always

now it's so clear I need you here always

[SPOILER AHEAD]

Sigh, how I wish life is as simple as making a wish come true to Evangeline..

Interesting FB Info

ericating86@gmail.com (- eRiCa -) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:16:00 +0000

An interesting discovery by a sensitive, fussy, nerdy-slash-geeky friend of mine.

1. Open any Facebook page - your own profile page or friend's profile page (if you happened to stalk him/her), home page, photos, apps, etc.

2. Do the following - Hit Up arrow 2 times, Down arrow 2 times, Left arrow once, Right arrow once, Left arrow once, Right arrow once, letter 'b' once, letter 'a' once and hit 'Enter'.

It goes like this:

Up Up Down Down Left Right Left Right b a Enter

Geddit?

3. You will get this effect!

Cool right? Too bad this effect is not continuous. Shows only when there's a mouse click/scroll or when you hit the arrow keys.

Of Beaches, Sea Breeze and Sunsets

ericating86@gmail.com (- eRiCa -) — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 06:10:00 +0000

My first time to the beach since my Bali trip.

It took us an hour plus to reach Sepang Gold Coast from Cheras.

Just in case we got lost, considering both our sense of directions are not very good.

See? The sun was high up when we reached. We didn't miss it. Hehe.

There was a development going on on one end of the beach - Sepang Gold Coast. Brick houses on stilts extending out to the sea to form a shape of an oil palm tree. This apparently is the third in the world, the first is in Dubai, and the largest in Asia.

Freaking expensive I tell you. The cheapest was a 500+ sq feet one bedroom house sold for 700+k and the most pricey would be a 1500+ sq feet 3 bedrooms house sold for 2.7+ million.

These figures are all from what I could recall from the brochure. Might not be 100% accurate.

The one common thing people would do on a beach..

Sand art. Advertised my blog samo. LoL.

The next predictable thing would be..

A jumping shot. How predictable can one get.

One picture of me as the sun sets..

We played Pepsi Cola before leaving the beach. And I won =D

Reminds me of my primary school days where I would insist to reach school half an hour earlier just to play Pepsi Cola with my friends. Those were the days.

Dinner spot by the beach.

Ambience, excellent. Food, mine was okay but my friend's kinda sucked.

Dessert break at McD's before heading home.

Really nice to be under the sun and enjoy the sea breeze once in a while, although I'm probably a shade or two darker already.

My Take on New Moon

ericating86@gmail.com (- eRiCa -) — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 03:58:00 +0000

Synopsis:

After Bella recovers from the vampire attack that almost claimed her life, she looks to celebrate her birthday with Edward and his family. However, a minor accident during the festivities results in Bella’s blood being shed, a sight that proves too intense for the Cullens, who decide to leave the town of Forks, Washington for Bella and Edward’s sake. Initially heartbroken, Bella finds a form of comfort in reckless living, as well as an even-closer friendship with Jacob Black. Danger in different forms awaits.

Frankly speaking, Rob Pattinson's performance in New Moon was a lil disappointing. He didn't stand out. Jacob the Werewolf and the Volturi, especially Aro, stood out instead.

Jacob the Werewolf. Killer body.

And this is the Aro dude. I think he's cool.

Alice Cullen, played by Ashley Greene is really, really pretty. I don't just look at hot guys, you know. Heard there were nude photos of her leaked in the internet. Anyone interested to Google, be my guest =P

[SPOILER] The one part I love most was the ending, where Edward the Vampire gave Jacob the Werewolf a blow and sent him flying in the air, and within split seconds, Jacob the Werewolf transformed into a reddish brown werewolf and launched towards Edward the Vampire. Very yeng lor!

Magazines made a huge fuss about Dakota Fanning starring in New Moon (as little Jane) but I don't see their point. She appeared less than 5 minutes. Very much like an extra.

Would love to upload an upclose front face picture of her but her big red eyes are a lil..scary -_-"

Can't wait for the next sequel! I was a lil disappointed yesterday cause both Eclipse and Breaking Dawn novels at Borders were sold out T_T

Anyways, I changed my lappie wallpaper d! *loves <3

[You're the only thing it would hurt me to lose] <--- A bit corny but damn touching.

Excited Excited

ericating86@gmail.com (- eRiCa -) — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:00:00 +0000

The long wait will soon be over. I'm gonna watch New Moon tomorrow!

Since Wednesday, I spent my time travelling to and from office reading the book for the 4th time, just to recollect my imagination of the story. Not that I needed any but the book's really addictive. Couldn't get my hands off them, even in the office.

Yea. Guilty as charged =)

Guys..Tsk Tsk

ericating86@gmail.com (- eRiCa -) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:33:00 +0000

Kenneth: I'm not so familiar with the movie (Referring to the Twilight series)

Me: Oh it's okay. Aaron once told me some of his guy friends were forced to watch New Moon with their gfs and were horrified and traumatized when they knew there are 4 in the series.

Kenneth: THERE'S 4??!! (Obviously horrified and traumatized)

Me: HAHAHA you damn funny lar!

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Kenneth: I don't mind paying a lil more for good novels

Me: Twilight series - Good!

Kenneth: Hahaha you are a Twilight fan. Biased opinion. Cannot trust.

Me: I'm Robert Pattinson's fan *loves

Kenneth: He's the author?

Me: *faints

=)

ericating86@gmail.com (- eRiCa -) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 04:38:00 +0000

I woke up feeling somewhat groggy, although I went to bed relatively early yesterday night. I tripped and almost fell in the shower, and accidentally left my pendrive behind and realized only when I reached Masjid Jamek station.

I had to go back for it. And for that, I was almost an hour late to work.

Was also late for my 9.30 am meeting. They had to wait for me, since I was supposed to be the one doing all the talking. Whoops.

I had a tough time explaining and convincing them to start adapting to one more reporting system I felt really exhausted after that 2 hour meeting.

And it's not even lunch yet T_T

I then realized it's only Tuesday. Still miles away from Friday T_T

It was undeniably a pretty bad start.

But..

For some reasons I can't stop smiling =)

I had this silly grin on me all morning despite what happened.

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Since I'm feeling all nice and bubbly today, I'd like to share something beautiful.

"Always meet with a smile, for the smile is the beginning of love"

OMGWTFBBQ!

ericating86@gmail.com (- eRiCa -) — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:00:00 +0000

OMG you guys so gotta read Kenny Sia's latest entry!

Please scroll to #17 in the list he did when he was 26.

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OMGWTFBBQ right??!

Instantly beamed when I saw my silly starstruck grin on his blog.

If too lazy to open an extra tab/window, below is the print screen the OMGWTFBBQ part in his blog.

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I'm a big fan!!

Many many thanks to YHsin for bringing me to Nuffnang + Tiger Beer Standout Party~

*loves

New Moon

ericating86@gmail.com (- eRiCa -) — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 03:30:00 +0000

I seriously can't wait for this. I've read both Twilight and New Moon, and I find both pretty good. Now saving up to buy the next two books - Eclipse and Breaking Dawn.

I'm gonna watch it next week yo!

<3 Robert Pattinson <3

Jacob the Werewolf looks like a werewolf in person it kinda freaks me out. He has a killer body but I don't find him cute at all =/

I must say, the movie is tailor-made for girls that most guys are "forced" to watch it.

"If not cause I know you like this a lot, I wouldn't even think of watching it."

See? I didn't force him to watch it with me wan ;)

Oooh I can't wait!

Riddle

ericating86@gmail.com (- eRiCa -) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:43:00 +0000

Kindly state your answer in the comment box. The first to get it right will get a sweet from me <3

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During a visit to a mental asylum, a visitor asked the Director what the criteria is that defines if a patient should be institutionalized.

"Well," said the Director, "We fill up a bathtub. Then we offer a teaspoon, a teacup, and a bucket to the patient and ask the patient to empty the bathtub."

Okay, here's your test: 1. Would you use the spoon?2. Would you use the teacup?3. Would you use the bucket?

"Oh, I understand," said the visitor. "A normal person would choose the bucket, as it is larger than the spoon."

Was the visitor right? What was the director's response?

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I’m gonna watch 2012. Finally! I have rocket high expectations for that movie since I heard it’s really good.

I’m so outdated, I know..but not my fault lor. We tried to get tickets TWO DAYS before the intended slot on the opening week but all good seats were taken already. Even second rows are all taken T_T

Aih. People nowadays damn free. Like me. LoL.

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Today’s a cold, cold day. It has been this chilly since 8 pm on Sunday, 22 November 2009, as quoted by..erm..nevermind.

I wonder why, too ;)

My Weekend

ericating86@gmail.com (- eRiCa -) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:10:00 +0000

Left Cheras last Friday night. Went to a friend's place, about half an hour away. Main objective there was to take care of a pet dog but I think I spent most of my time there flipping astro channels, sight-seeing in Putrajaya, mengada ask my friend play songs on the guitar, and sleeping.

I think Putrajaya is a very modernized place. The buildings, which were mostly government buildings, had really beautiful architecture although some were too over the top, but the one thing that got me really amazed were the street lamps and traffic lights. Really cute. Haha

Heard there were about 5 to 7 beautiful bridges but we managed to get to one only.

Road quite empty on a Saturday night. Definitely not my kind of place. Can die.

A picture overlooking the city.

Too bad no pic of me with the toy dog. She's really friendly, hardly barks and forever wags tail wan. Very playful, too. She's somewhat like a sausage dog, with long body and short legs. Cute right?

Just got back home. Tomorrow back to work, againnn T_T

Now I can't wait for this coming weekend!!

Randomness

ericating86@gmail.com (- eRiCa -) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:15:00 +0000

I’m gonna be a cute little toy dog’s nanny for the weekend! My friend described Coco as a small but long with short legs, dark brown and friendly to loving people.

I hope I am loving enough to be able to get along with the dog ;)

It’s been a while, at least a decade ago; since I last handled a dog but this time, I’m just gonna play with it. The bathing part, clearing the poop all’s gonna be pushed to another dog nanny.

Pictures of the dog + me and the dog will be up after the weekend.

Gonna share some pictures from my company’s sports day, held last weekend at Kelana Jaya Stadium, PJ.

Senaman pagi. I got tired even before the event started, thanks to this -_-"

Gary, as the rat mascot.

Team Ratto. KokYee, as the mascot.

During a telematch – King Kong Race. I actually lost my balance and fell on my back, getting mud on my shirt and A’s trackpants.

Luckily the weather was pretty fine that day, except for a short drizzle in between.

Dinner @ Sakae Sushi, The Curve, followed by pool and bowling session.

Just to let you know, despite my damn gaya almost strike bowling video, I ended up with a 3rd placing. But being in the 3rd place isn’t that bad. 2nd runner up leh. Hehe.

Ah fine, there were only 3 of us at the bowling arena T_T

Weekend’s drawing near!! No getting up at ungodly hours, sandwiched in trains and frozen in the icy cold office staring at hundreds of Excel sheets for TWO whole days! =D

This entry is mumbo-jumboed, and that spells out randomness ;)

A Story To Tell

ericating86@gmail.com (- eRiCa -) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:53:00 +0000

How come you are handling this so well?

Me? Since when wor..

No emo entry. No emo status message. No nothing. Not like you.

I think got emo entry lor. The song “Already Gone” by Kelly Clarkson emo mah no meh.

But anyway, this is probably something I would want to write anyway. You’d be surprised on how well I subconsciously documented the events and dates in my mind for the past 4 months, considering the fact that I’m quite a forgetful person.

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After series of “Any last words?” asked during one of our late night pillow talks, my friend asked, if I were granted three wishes, what the three would be.

I wish I could find the right guy without going through major heartaches. I think I’ve had enough of heartaches.

I wish for a simple life – Financially stable, a healthy and happy family where my guy would be able to be home most of the days to spend time with the family, and to be able to grow old to see and care for my grandkids.

And I wish to have my parents and siblings close to me, with friction among us so minimal any family gatherings/CNY would be something to look forward to.

My wish number 3 is granted already, so I hope it will only change for the better. Wish number 2 is dependent on wish number 1. And as for wish number 1, 3 months ago I thought it has been granted, but I was wrong.

Leaf’s departure is because Tree didn't ask her to stay

It was exactly 4 months ago when our eyes first met at Kerinchi LRT station.

3 months and a week, since the day I nodded to the question. How we spent our Sunday together, his email asking me to look at him so that he could ask me that question (at Starbucks), and all are still very vivid.

It has been about 10 weeks, since my first visit at his hometown.

8 days, since I last saw him.

4 days, since the break up (How come I felt as though it was weeks ago)

And it has been 2 days since we last talked.

The one thing that I thought was right turned out to be the conjugate of it. So what happens if I allow something, which for now, doesn’t seem so right, to happen?

The universe is trying to tell us something. What it is exactly, we don’t really know, for it all depends on how we see and interpret it.

Just got to know I will be permanently rooted in KL, at least for the next 3-5 years. I can choose to see it as a gifted opportunity to repair my relationship with my recent ex, but I can also opt to see it as a start to something new.

Since recent ex never bothers to fix things despite the many chances I gave, and since I’m against initiating all the “Hey babe, I’m so sorry can we reconcile blah blah blah” kind of shit unless it’s totally my fault, we are both obviously too egoistic for sacrifices so..

~~I choose the latter~~ I'll see how, but the tender is still closed. Wouldn’t want to rush into anything new for now..

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So, this entry emo enough or not ah?

Unrelated note. Apparently many thought I’m of Baba Nyonya descent. Why ar? Cause of my darker skin tone? T_T

Bowling @ The Curve

ericating86@gmail.com (- eRiCa -) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:28:00 +0000

One of my very few lucky bowls.

Geng or not?! Who wants to take up bowling lessons from meee? =P

But this is bowling sifu - the one with the highest score.

Already Gone

ericating86@gmail.com (- eRiCa -) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:36:00 +0000

Remember all the things we wanted
Now all our memories they're haunted
We were always meant to say goodbye

Even with our fists held high
It never would've worked out right
We were never meant for do or die

I didn't want us to burn out
I didn't come here to hold you, now I can't stop

I want you to know that it doesn't matter
Where we take this road someone's gotta go
And I want you to know you couldn't have loved me better
But I want you to move on so I'm already gone

Looking at you makes it harder
But I know that you'll find another
That doesn't always make you want to cry

Started with a perfect kiss then we could feel the poison set in
Perfect couldn't keep this love alive
You know that I love you so, I love you enough to let you go

I want you to know that it doesn't matter
Where we take this road someone's gotta go
And I want you to know you couldn't have loved me better
But I want you to move on so I'm already gone

I'm already gone, already gone
You can't make it feel right when you know that it's wrong
I'm already gone, already gone
There's no moving on so I'm already gone

Already gone, already gone, already gone
Already gone, already gone, already gone, yeah

Remember all the things we wanted
Now all our memories they're haunted
We were always meant to say goodbye

I want you to know that it doesn't matter
Where we take this road someone's gotta go
And I want you to know you couldn't have loved me better
But I want you to move on so I'm already gone

I'm already gone, already gone
You can't make it feel right when you know that it's wrong
I'm already gone, already gone
There's no moving on so I'm already gone

- Kelly Clarkson -

How I Spent My Weekend

ericating86@gmail.com (- eRiCa -) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:39:00 +0000

Malacca trip once more, but this time it's with my colleagues.

Mini Malaysia & Mini Asean - Two words. Huge disappointment. We thought we’re gonna be giants in a land of miniature Malaysia.

Turned out, Mini Malaysia basically comprises of 13 houses on stilts, designed to show the cultures in each state – Perlis, Kedah, Penang, Perak, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Malacca, Johor, Pahang, Kelantan, Terengganu, Sarawak and Sabah. Some houses were well furnished, while others were pretty run-down. The Penang house was alright but the flag was very battered.

The house with the best interior design would be the Malacca house. Biased betul. LoL.

Similarly, Mini Asean comprises of houses of Asian countries i.e. Philippines, Thailand, etc. We saw Philippines’s and Thailand’s houses from afar. Didn’t even bother to enter or check out the other countries’ houses.

The RM 12 entrance fee was so not worth it but at least we managed to create some fun for ourselves.

Rating: 3/10

All of us were hot, sweaty and hungry when we left the place. Wanted to go Bachang for the famous pai gu mien (pork ribs noodle) but apparently, Bachang is the name of an area, not a street or the shop name. GPS was pretty useless in such situation.

And so I S.O.S.ed my Malacca friend – YHsin.

It was past 1pm already and he was still sleeping -_-“

The hungry us then decided to go for the famous chicken rice ball at a shop at Jonker Street.

But before that we entered a very well furnished and decorated chicken rice ball shop and get the camera working.

SN made the funniest and biggest blunder that day. Thinking that the rice balls were as firm and compact as a fishball, she forked one rice ball and swung it around. Within the next minute, the rice ball split into two, half landed on the table while the other half flew up high and landed on the floor behind her.

Rating: 7/10

We then took a casual stroll along Jonker Street, making many pit stops along the way.

There were many interesting stuff to see. We stopped by an antique store. They had lots of cool stuff i.e. gramophone, antique furniture, antique precious stones and several pairs of very old and worn shoes. The one which caught my attention was the gramophone. The owner was quite nice cause he demo-ed and played a disc on a gramophone.

There was indeed a huge difference in the sound quality.

A water well

Another interesting stop was a very young boy hacking away a round block of gula ketuk.

Although it was a damn hot day, I actually had fun!

Rating: 8.5/10

It was 4pm by the time we were done walking. Arleen wanted to bring us to a very good cendol place but it was closed =(

We then decided to have pork satay BUT it was closed as well =(((

We ended up having crepes at Melaka Raya. I didn’t like it cause the dairy taste was too strong for my liking but the others gave two thumbs up.

Rating: 1/10 for me, probably 9/10 for the rest

Next stop – Baba Nyonya food for dinner at Nyonya Makko, Jalan Melaka Raya. We had asam pedas fish, kangkung belacan, pongpay chicken, cencaluk egg and chicken popiah. Love the pongpay chicken!

Rating: 7.5/10

Before the four of them depart from Malacca, we made a final stock up on local delicacies i.e. coconut sweets, pineapple tarts, durian sweets, etc.

We were hot, sticky, sweaty, stinky and yucky but it was a fun trip indeed. Next trip currently in planning phase!

Our Malacca Trip

ericating86@gmail.com (- eRiCa -) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:02:00 +0000

We’re a bunch of excited young adults.

Itinerary:

Date: 7 November 2009

Partner(s) in crime: Melissa, SanNien, Gary, KokYee, Erica

Tour guide(s): Arleen, Benjamin

- Both are Malacca babies.

Tagger(s): BW

- Will join us only when he's off duty

Departure spot: Pangy’s residence @ Shah Alam

- Breakfast at Shah Alam

Scheduled arrival at Malacca: 1130

- One and a half hour car ride

Food Stops:

- Pork Chop Noodle @ Bachang

- Satay Celup @ Ong Kim Wee Road/Capitol

- Pork Satay @ Jonker/Kota Laksamana

- Ikan Bakar @ Umbai Road/Portuguese Settlement

- Fried Oyster @ Jalan Bunga Raya

- Baba Nyonya Laksa @ Jonker Walk

- Pineapple Tarts @ Madam Goh's, Jonker Street

- Baba Nyonya Food @ Jalan Melaka Raya

- Cendol + Durian @ Jeeta Groove

- Chicken Rice Ball @ Jonker Street

Sight Seeing:

- Mini Malaysia

- Christ Church @ Red Church and the dead Eye of Malaysia, since we're gonna explore the local delicacies at Jonker area

Departure time from Malacca: 2200

- All gonna depart on that day itself but me

My manager saw the sketch on SNien's table..

Manager: What's this?

SN: Our Malacca trip

Me: One day trip this Saturday!

Manager: *points at our declaration signatures* LoL first time I see such thing.

Both: *laughs*

Manager: What do you guys plan to do there?

SN: Makan, since not much interesting sight seeing spots

Manager: This is the list of food you're gonna have in a day??

Both: Yes!

Manager: Oh my goodness!

LoL. Excited excited!

T.T

ericating86@gmail.com (- eRiCa -) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:52:00 +0000

Remember when I said I'm bound to complain about my complexion after eating a packet of raisin chocolates?

Which I hope I will not have to complain about it?

Can I complain now?

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Don't know if it's that stupid pack of chocolates or my insufficient rest at night throughout my stay at my friend's place. Hmm.

Of Ghouls, Devils and Darth Vaders!

ericating86@gmail.com (- eRiCa -) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:42:00 +0000

An update on the past week.

Bunked in with a friend of mine for a week due to certain reasons.

For 5 working days, I could afford to get up later than usual and still reach office like 5 minutes early. I no longer have to wait to be fetched from the LRT station cause it takes only 5 minutes to walk to and from the station.

Staying in PJ damn happening compared to where I am at the moment lor. Haiz.

Dine at Fish & Co. Was once a waitress at the Penang Gurney Plaza branch. Reminiscence betul.

Won 1 pool game, out of 3. I would have won the 3rd game if I didn't make a silly mistake when pocketing the black ball =(

After my disappointing performance at the pool center, we intruded the Halloween showhouse after it was barricaded (It was past 10 pm). When a security guard came to halau us, Aaron made him snap a pic of us. LoL.

Went IKEA since Chok wants to get some new furniture for his new house. Damn rich la that guy. Envious.

The people around sure think we crazy ady.

Since it was Halloween, both Chok and Aaron got themselves cute Halloween accessories.

A: You get this devil horns la. Suits you well.

Me: No way. You get one then I will too.

Aaron bought this, which I think looks very much like his own face.

And Chok got himself a cute pair of horns.

Me, nothing =P Aaron accused me of tricking him into getting that prop.

The plan was to dine at T.G.I. Fridays but it was full house so we went to Tony Roma's. My first time there!

[L-R] Aaron, me, Saufi as Darth Vader, Chok and sweet Mandy.

Food kinda good but a lil pricey for someone with peanuts salary like me. This month I damn broke T_T

Had pleasant surprise when a bunch of teenagers dressed up for Halloween entered Tony Roma's and walked from table to table.

Some ice breaking and photo session before we called it a night.

My first Halloween. It's pretty good, I'd say but it's probably the company.

Would also like to thank the gracious host and his housemate for their hospitality for the entire week =)

Random Updates

ericating86@gmail.com (- eRiCa -) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:08:00 +0000

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

ericating86@gmail.com (- eRiCa -) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:30:00 +0000

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

ericating86@gmail.com (- eRiCa -) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:52:00 +0000

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

ericating86@gmail.com (- eRiCa -) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:59:00 +0000

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

ericating86@gmail.com (- eRiCa -) — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 04:03:00 +0000

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

ericating86@gmail.com (- eRiCa -) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:00:00 +0000

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.