As 2010 fleets by, I can't help but to encapsulate my most poignant and significant memories that made that year a one to remember.

To long-time readers in case you've missed any, these are my favorite blogposts of the year. To new readers/newcomers, I wish you a warm welcome! 😀

So as my 1st blogpost of 2011, here's my 2010 in retrospect. ENJOY!

JANUARY

Officially moved to this domain after blogging since 2005. Embarked the 2nd year with my champ, Josh!

Watched Ne-Yo 'Year of the Gentlemen' LIVE in concert. Communicated with a Nigerian conwoman.

Saved my drowning Blackberry from the washing machine

FEBRUARY

Witnessed granny almost killed by an escalator. Quit my job and enrolled myself in Monash University.

Introduced my dogs to you. Dressed in a CheongSam for the 1st time. Solved a mysterious suicide case

MARCH

Attended a Twitter festival for the 2nd time. Celebrated my fave club, Zouk KL's 6th year anniversary.

Headed up to Genting Highlands for an "amazing race".

Hung for my dear life on the flying fox 40 feet above the ground

APRIL

Attended Kelly Clarkson 'All I Ever Wanted' LIVE in concert. Played a controversial April Fool's prank.

Celebrated Foursquare Day and got my 1st swarm badge. Became a blog columnist for a local news portal.

MAY

Got photobombed by Granny. Touched the real FIFA World Cup trophy.

Attended Pitbull's 12 Hours LIVE in concert. Visited Universal Studios Singapore with theboyfie.

JUNE

Tattoo-ed myself for the 3rd time. Turned back into a red-head. Pimped my Blackberry into a red freako

Attended Mizz Nina & Colby O'donis's showcase. Attended Jason Derulo's LIVE in Malaysia concert

JULY

Threw a 'rockstar' birthday party for my 21st. Had my 1st ever All-Red birthday party.

Celebrated my 21st birthday with my homies. Became involved in the spirit of FIFA World Cup for the 1st time.

AUGUST

Made a beer twin-tower. Headed up for a weekend at Genting with the homies.

Attended Orianthi LIVE in concert.

SEPTEMBER

Headed to Tioman Island with a girl friend. Celebrated Malaysia's Independance Day with the homies.

Jet-setted to Singapore for the Formula One Grand Prix. Attended Daughtry LIVE in concert

OCTOBER

Attended Paramore LIVE in concert. Flew kites for the 1st time in 15 years.

Attended Adam Lambert's 'Glamnation' LIVE in concert. Watched a sexy strip show in Singapore.

NOVEMBER

Bought a new Blackberry for myself. Went on a cruise with thefockers.

Witnessed the pregnant Mariah Carey fall down onstage.

DECEMBER

Attended Zouk Out rave party. Celebrated a Black Christmas. Bought my 1st designer brand, a Burberry!

Waged a Twitter war with Indonesians on Malaysia's champion win in the AFF Suzuki Cup

And that, ladies and gentlemen, wraps up my 2010.

Happy Nu Year to all of you awesome readers (and haters lol) reading this right here right now.

I've always appreciated your responses and feedback – be it all your likes, comments and emails – and yes, what you say it does impact me in one way or another 🙂

Also as always, thank you for reading my escapades and sentiments written out loud on this blog. Keep reading while you're at it!

May 2011 be a much better and fabulous for one for you and I

Much love,

TheJessicat

It was one fine day, my fellow foodies and I paid a visit to this relatively new Chinese restaurant in Mid Valley Megamall.
I was intrigued by the decor upon entering and by the looks of it, this place really brings back old childhood memories!
 

It’s dinner time! Noms 🙂

Talk about old skool chalkboards we had in school huh?

Aptly named Reminisce, this restaurant had the place all done up ala old skool Chinese style. The interior was rustic and filled with antiques as decorations in every nook and cranny of its vicinity. Even the walls were just bare bricks!
 

Some specialties they’ve blown up for all to see

I can’t wait to taste them all already

But first! Before the delicacies arrive our tables, I’d usually check out the place first. When it comes to an awesome restaurant, you’ve gotta look at all aspects, never just the food!
The ambience and setting plays a huge role in the atmosphere of a complete dining experience 🙂
 

So yes, pretty pretty pictures of my surroundings coming your way!

Framed up old skool Chinese comics from circa 1950s!

I bet popoh and my late kungkung recognizes this

I’m diggin’ the way they use old stereo players, cassettes and video tapes as decoration!

Thumbs up

Anyone up for some Tic Tac Toe and Marvel comics?

I used to have all of them when I was little!

Goodness gracious wow! Ya can’t get any old skool than this, can you? 😀

Nothing really beats an ol’ beat up pair of rusty roller skates and a typewriter

Here’s something right beside our table.
A rattan birdcage atop a cupboard full of ancient stuff as well.
 

Highly coincidental 🙂 There used to be a similar birdcage in popoh’s old house as well

I was then beckoned back to my seat by the fellow foodies 🙂
The drinks had arrived!

Among all the glasses of various drinks, mine was ice-cold Green Tea 🙂

The first meal then arrived, very light – serves as a good appetizer before the heavy stuff comes in!
Here’s the toasted soft bun with Bak Kwa, Meat Floss & Egg

A good start! 😀

Next up was the Traditional Yam Cake which was simply delish

It was tender and flavourful

Kinda the type that melts in your mouth! 😀

The next meal that came was somewhat a little heavier, but one of our personal favorites of the night.
Behold, the Dry Curry Chicken Noodles!

Loved loved loved the curry flavour and the potato chicken!

So much so that we asked for another one. Yup, irresistible!
Tastes just like the ones popoh used to make. Noms
 

Mei Yee and I having our 2nd plate of the said dish 😀

Ken twirling with the noodles just before he chomps it all down!

Before we finished devouring the curry noodles, more delights came our way 🙂
Here’s something not in the menu – a specialty! *winks*
 

Check out the Mongolian Spare Ribs

Wicked, juicy and bursting with flavour.

The following meal kept me hyper throughout dinner.
Here’s something I absolutely love since I was a child, it’s the Herbal Drumstick Noodle!
Don’t be fooled by the word ‘Herbal‘, trust me it ain’t bitter or yucky at all 🙂
 

Have a bite? 😀

Another plus point of this dish is that when you spoon up the chicken,

the flesh is soft enough to fall off into your spoon by itself!

I apologize to my Muslim readers for the next photo, as it is Non-Halal. Bear with me, okay? 🙂
To every other pork lover, here’s the Stuffed Pork Balls with Satay Sauce
 

Though I ain’t a pork lover, this one really got me going wow 🙂

Here’s a more common one for the not-so-adventurous! 😀 But yummy all the same
It’s the Crispy Chicken Chop with Steamed Rice combo

A pretty decent and quick meal for lunch! 😀

And who could ever miss out the -arguably- most popular dish in Malaysia?
If you wish to opt for a Malaysian cuisine, make way for the Nasi Lemak with Curry Chicken!

*drumroll*

So gooooooooood! 😀 In fact, I’m bias to all Nasi Lemak

How can anyone seriously go wrong with cooking this? Unless one is a horrid failure of a chef haha!

Before it was time for desserts, I had to take a walk around to continue where I left of – and to ease my full tummy :D
Looking around at pretty thingamajigs make me smile
 

This set-up is just behind their cashier counter!

I like that calender thing on the right. It’s quite an icon in Chinatown streets 😀

Recycable glass bottles as ornament pieces

My, what a genius 😀

I’m not too familiar with these but was told that those are some of the popular Chinese candy/snacks!

And is that beer I see in the carton below? *winks* hehe!

See that stand fan? Most Chinese coffee shops back in the days own those! 😀

And the portable keyboard with the stick-it notes on the background.

Really cool, if i do say so myself.
Props to the owners and the team who actually made the place look so close to a food outlet from the past! 

When the desserts came, I peeked and wondered what it is 🙂

Why is Ken laughing at me!? haha

Among some of the desserts they have, here’s my favorite pick!
It’s called the Black Sesame Tang Yuan in Coconut Milk & Sago Pearls

Really delish! But, I honestly wonder why it has a ‘black’ in its name when it’s pure white! 😀

hehehehe 😀 You should order this when you go to Reminisce. It’s joy in a bowl

Right, Ken? 😀 Sweet tooths will love it too.

I can’t bring myself not to finish it!

All in all, I had a great dinner with a group of fab friends. Of good food and company, what could be better?
Thanks Reminisce!

Feel free to check out this post of me in CHIN’S Stylish Chinese Cuisine if you’re interested!