Mellie Dee

2019 Christmas Day

December 25, 2019 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

The day started out with coffee in front of the tree with our Christmas pajamas on. Penguins for Rizzo and Buc-ee’s for me. Coffee … who am I?

Sissy, BIL, Bruno, and Kato came over and we had our hot pot lunch. As we get older, we’ve noticed we eat less. So much leftovers for dayz.

I tried to take cute pictures of Rizzo in front of the tree, like I do every year, but he didn’t feel like cooperating. He wouldn’t sit or lay down. These were my best shots. Still a cutie, I guess.

We did a video chat with Brudda, SIL, and Emmy since SIL can’t travel with her belly being so big. We started off with our Secret Santas. I got seven gifts in one box nicely labeled to be opened one at a time.

2019 Christmas Secret Santa from Brudda - Deadpool Funkos

This was NOTHING off my list but I’m not mad. I’ve decided a while back to try and collect as many Deadpools Funko Pop! as I can. The only downside was that I wasn’t going to actively go searching so this was a nice surprise. This explained why Brudda kept asking me questions when I visited during Thanksgiving. Thanks, Brudda.

Now to order my shampoo and conditioner and other useful things I actually needed for everyday use that was on my list … yeah, I’m horrible at asking for what I want.

The other gifts I received this year. Dad’s annual money game where I always end up getting the least. Yay $30! haha I don’t know what a “small meal” is. Does seafood boil count?

These are gifts from other people to other people that I loved. Rocky painted by one of Sissy’s best friends, Halley. I want one of Rizzo when I have my own place though it is super expensive. Little cute pandas. And Buc-ee’s Carolina Reaper salsa I got for Dad that I low-key wanted for myself for my Christmas tamales.

2019 Christmas Next Door Neighbor's Dog Cookies

One of the next-door neighbor kids made cookies for the pups. They gobbled them up. Sissy joked that there was poison in it but they seem fine.

2019 Christmas - Santa's Favourite Ho Sweater

Everyone took naps while I organized things in my room. For Katie’s annual Family Christmas Party, I wore the “Santa’s Favourite Ho” sweater work bought me. It was perfect and Kiran had a big kick out of it.

My plate of food. The pork belly was on point today. I could eat that forever.

2019 Christmas - Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut

We were blessed with this $46 bottle of champagne that we were told was $80. Still, super expensive and fancy. I felt a bit regal. I’m used to that less than $20 stuff.

2019 Christmas Uncles/Aunts/Cousin Presents

My loot from the family party.

I’m pooped. It’s been a long day. My body is tired but my brain is still alive. Chatting with a few friends through messaging and watching telly until I fall asleep.

Merry Christmas, world!

Mahal kita!

Music | Her World or Mine by Michael Ray

December 23, 2019 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

For a while we had forever in our hands
That’s why one of us can’t understand
How one of us moved on, one of us got stuck
One of us is drinkin’ just for fun, one of us drinkin’ to get drunk
One of us sleeps good, one of us hates to face the night
Just depends if you’re talkin’ about her world or mine
Yeah that’s the difference between her world or mine

Happy Lamb Hot Pot | Houston, Texas

December 22, 2019 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Beth needed a buddy for her errands so I volunteered. We met at Bucees to pick up some goodies then decided on going through the carwash. It gave me some anxieties since it moves and you can’t see anything half the time but I got through it. They did a pretty good job and I should have said yes to the free vaccuum. I know for next time!

We stopped by Target, HomeGoods, and Trader Joe’s before calling it a day. We got a lot done and it was only eleven! I felt very accomplished.

I went home to put down the groceries and left to meet up with Salim for lunch at Happy Lamb Hot Pot. It used to be called Little Sheep Mongolian Hot Pot but they revamped. It’s more modern, like the other hot pot places, where you order the meat but get everything else by yourself. They had a lot of veggies, various seafood, a lot of fish ball variety and noodles. They even had fried chicken wings, egg rolls, etc. ready to eat, as much as you want.

It was Salim’s first time and loved it so much he’s excited to bring his little brother. Since we hadn’t seen each other in a while we caught up about relationships and work for a good three hours before saying goodbye. We made plans to go to a tea tasting next time but I’m not sure when that’ll be.

I took a nice nap due to the food coma. Then I wrapped presents and made myself a dang juicy steak. Usually after hot pot, I cannot eat for the rest of the day so I only made it through a third of the steak and called it quits. I will say I’m proud of myself. I made this on the cast iron and it came out perfectly medium rare. I want to try the air fryer next time. I heard it comes out well in there, too.

A while week off no work. Okay, who an I kidding. I will be getting on for a couple of hours Monday and Tuesday else, so much freedom with not much planned. Yay!

Girl’s Day

December 21, 2019 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

I came over to Mallory’s since Leah is in town for the day. When I walked in, JJ was so happy to see me. He screamed my name and ran over to give me the biggest hug. He’s such a happy camper in the morning so I took the chance to get a picture in with him.

When John and JJ left to go to John’s parents house, Mallory, Leah, Jacob and I went to That’s My Dog for lunch. They have the best sausage link ever and their fried taste amazing even with nothing on it! My order next time is just a regular dog with regular fries. Mmm, we were so tired after.

Beth came over and brought over her Color Street kits. I bought a few and we decided to go festive and get kinda the same nails done. I need more practice but I’m happy with how they came out.

Beth left and that’s when the wine started pouring. We even downed some Ole Smokey Moonshine. The one I had with Scruffy a long time ago was the apple pie but I’d say the butter pecan is better.

I took some Snapchat filter pictures with Jacob and loved how they came out. He had such big eyes to begin with so it just enhanced it.

Mallory, Leah and I talked a lot and caught up a bunch. Then John and JJ came home and we left. I just noticed how long I was there but it was a great time. Now to relax with Rizzo before falling asleep. Night, world.

2019 Work Christmas Party & Reunion with Jared

December 19, 2019 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

I had a one-on-one with Ricardo, my boss’ boss, yesterday. He is new to the team a few months ago and has set meet and greets with every single person under him. I am surprised about it but it makes working that much more rewarding knowing they care. He even wrote personable holiday cards to each person as well. It’s crazy and new in this company where there were always walls.

2019 Work Christmas Party | Ninja Turtle Sweater

Today was our work Christmas party at Eddie V’s. We had an ugly sweater contest as well as white elephant. Although work did buy me a “Santa’s Favourite Ho” sweater, after wearing if at Patricia’s White Elephant and getting certain comments I decided to wear my Ninja Turtles one for this party instead.

I ended up with wine glasses for the white elephant. They stuck a gift receipt on it so I most likely will return it since I don’t need any more wine glasses. I have enough saved up.

2019 Work Christmas Party | Eddie V's | Houston, Texas

I ordered the filet mignon which came with potatoes and Brussels for the table. You best bet I ate a lot of the Brussels. They came with fresh fruit and creme brulee desserts. Our team brought two Bundt cakes to say goodbye to two team members. I ended up drinking six glasses of Cabernet and Pinot Noir combined. It was a good time.

I went home and took a nap and then met Jared for margaritas. We haven’t seen one another for almost four years if not more. It’s crazy how time flies. We caught up on dating, breakups, work, family, etc. He’s currently looking for a place to purchase and maybe do some gatherings.

My holiday has begun. Here’s to cuddles and telly with my love!