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Friday is finally here. That means right now I’m out … shopping. Labor Day Sale at the Outlets! And on an early Friday morning? That means NO CROWDS … hopefully.
Love having some Friday’s off. It’s been a long week. Surprisingly things went well at work. Not too much was going on. But for some strange reason I feel drained.
For all those that started school, one week down!
Everyone and their mums are getting engaged. WHAT IS GOING ON?! I feel so behind the curve. Grandma told me to stop playing around and find a guy. Seriously? Obviously she doesn’t know how hard it is to even meet a friend when you graduate from college.
Congratulations to Wacko and Monica nonetheless!
Wednesday’s dinner. SO FREAKING GOOD. Forgot how much I love portobellos. Thank you Kenny & Cindy for leaving and dropping these off! Cracked an egg and put in a little bit of mozzarella in the cap. Baked with some broccoli. Simple and easy meal! DONE!
Thursday (yesterday) was Samantha’s birthday so I bought her cupcakes (on the left)!! And got some more for June’s birthday that’s TODAY! All from Small Cakes.
For Samantha’s birthday, we celebrated at Carrabba’s with her brother, Cal, and Mallory. The weirdest thing to me was that Cal paid for everyone’s dinner. I’m not use to that so it kinda made me uncomfortable. Hopefully that’s a one time thing because it’s Samantha’s birthday.
My gorgeous friend, Samantha, blowing out the candle on the birthday cake cupcake. Happy birthday! I love you!
Hope you all have a great Labor Day weekend! I cannot wait to hear all about it!
Stay Positive & Think Good Thoughts!

No lies when I say I’ve been swamped and haven’t read any new posts since I put up the last one. Been cleaning my room. Once a year clean is a great idea since things accumulate and lose value as time goes on. Hello less clutter!! Cannot wait to buy a dresser or something so I can put everything together!
August 20th :: Jenny and I went to a painting class and met some awesome ladies. We have plans to paint again. Yay!
August 21st :: Company Happy Hour. Apparently it was blue green day. Someone didn’t get the memo.
Jenny and I went to get cupcakes before the Happy Hour at:
Small Cakes A Cupcakery
12149 FM 1960 W
Houston, TX 77065
(281) 671-0104
www.smallcakescupcakery.com
I shared it with the family and the little cake ball was for a coworker. Oreo Cakeball. Red Velvet Cupcake. Lemon Cupcake. Black Forest Cupcake. If there’s one by you, go go go! You’ll love it. He’s been on the Food Network because of his cupcakes and he has a cupcakery everywhere! Best cupcakes I’ve ever had. EVER.
August 24th :: Went out with coworkers and their family. I was the 9th wheel but it wasn’t bad. The last picture was just a small group of us but random people yelled photobombed and jumped in. Hilarious.
August 25th :: Haven’t Pho’d in so long. So good.
Three more days of work before a 4 day work week. Wish it was like this ALL the time!

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This is the second time I’ve been nominated for the Liebster Award (first since I’ve transferred over to Al Forno Mementos!). And this time it’s from Emily from Sweet Summer Smiles. Thank you Emily!! I love your blog! I read EVERY SINGLE POST from her. Even if I’m backed up by blogs. Check her out if you haven’t already!
I actually didn’t know this till I was reading Emily’s post that the Liebster’s Award is for those with less than 200 followers! Anyway, RULES:
11 Facts About Me:
11 Questions From Emily:
1. How would you describe your personality?
Amazeballs. JK. Outgoing but shy at times. Loyal. Tough but sensitive. Sarcastic. … the list can go on. Describing myself is kind of hard.
2. Why did you start blogging?
It started out as a place to document recipes I’ve made to restaurants I’ve tried to now blogging about my “daily” shenanigans while learning to live an actively healthy life. Pretty much my diary.
3. What is your favorite snack?
White Cheddar Popcorn … I just bought some yesterday. Yikes.
4. If you could be anywhere right now, where would you be and why?
Hong Kong. Family and I just love that you walk everywhere and can reach places faster.
5. What is your favorite activity outside of health and fitness?
Anything having to do with music and makeup.
6. What is the food you eat most often?
Any vegetables pretty much.
7. What makes you happy?
You. Those that are happy. Those that achieve their dreams. Those that do good deeds for the sake of helping others in need.
8. What quality do you find most attractive in others?
Someone with an amazing personality, willing to help others … the usual.
9. What is your guilty pleasure?
Chinese Soap Operas.
10. What is your favorite book and TV show?
Book: Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom
TV Show: One Tree Hill & Friends.
11. What is your favorite lyric from a song?
I found this song in 2008 and this song has helped me through a lot no matter what situation. I hold this song dear to my heart. Listen to it. Love it.
“But down the road the sun is shining
In every cloud there’s a silver lining
Just keep holding on (just keep holding on)
And every heartache makes you stronger
But it won’t be much longer
You’ll find love, you’ll find peace
And the you you’re meant to be
I know right now that’s not the way you feel
But one day you will.” – One Day You Will, Lady Antebellum
11 Bloggers I nominate:
If you’ve already been nominated, I’m sorry!! As well as if you have more than 200 followers … I tried!! These are just some of the blogs I read every single time.
11 Questions for Bloggers I Nominated:
Hopefully someone of the bloggers answers this because I LOVE reading these things!!

Hola Doodies! Teehee
I’ve been so busy lately due to brother being in town. Yes. I know I’ve said that for the last couple posts but … he’s gone now so blogging should resume back to normal. But who knows.
Mum and I have been cleaning the kitchen drawers, pantry, and living room. Woof … so tired. My room is next!
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Friday was my day off … holla! And I finally got a haircut. It’s not much of a difference (best picture I could get). Just three or so inches off the ends (no more dyed parts!) and better looking bangs (not ones I chop off myself).
Loved the place I went to called Beauty Brands. It’s kind of like Ulta. I was told this place was pretty great so I took a chance and … I loved it. Question is, should I use the same person next time or experiment with someone else. Hmm …
Friday night, the family went to Kemah (for the first time for some of us!) as a mini vacation. Tammy and June have already been.
The water looks nice … but it was actually muddy green. Gross. haha
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We put in $5 in the crab machine and on my first crabbing I got this Hello Kitty (which I gave to Tammy to give to Sammi when she got back to Dallas. Then June and I got Dippin’ Dots. Mint Chocolate Chip and Strawberry which I shared with Mum.
We bought tickets to the Stingray Reef where we got to feed and touch the stingrays! They were very smooth and not at all slimy. Picture touching velvet. Feeding them were kind of tough. Where I thought was their mouth was actually their gills. If I could go back, I’d feed them correctly.
We were kids in the candy store. We bought gummies and jelly beans and after we paid, we sat outside and at them! It was cute seeing Mum dig for different flavors of jelly beans.
Lightouse Buffet Kemah
#3 Kemah Boardwalk
Kemah, TX 77565
(281) 334-3360
Buffet Dinner | $13.99 (I think)
I’m not a fan of buffet but it’s always easier than figuring out what everyone wants to eat. This wasn’t any different. Buffets are not for me. The food wasn’t as great and in reality, I’d rather go to a restaurant, order what I want, and take home what I cannot finish. With buffets, I eat one dish and usually am done. But everyone else that was there seemed to like it. Picky eater, maybe?
Monday’s are always a drag. But we got this!

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