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[2013] 011/365: And Liebster Award Goes To …

February 20, 2013 by Mellie Dee 14 Comments

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A few months ago, I took Mum to Whole Foods so she can see why I love quinoa so much. She got hooked and made her first batch today! Ah happy day. It was delicious. I was asked a few days ago what quinoa tastes like … but I have no clue how to describe it. Anyone have a proper description of the taste?

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I’ve been nominated for the Liebster Award by a gorgeous girl who’s a Texan like me! Everyone meet Blake from Steady Three Sixty and send her some love! If I get nominated every time, best bet I’ll do them all the best I can. These are so fun to me!! Thanks, Blake!

RULES:
1. Link back to the person who nominated you
2. Write 11 facts about yourself once nominated
3. Answer 11 questions from the person who nominated you
4. Come up with 11 question for the 11 people you nominate

11 FACTS ABOUT MOI

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  1. One of the best things ever created: sporks. I want a real stainless steal one that works REALLY well. I would use it ALL THE TIME. Remember Wall-E trying to figure out where to put his spork? Teehee so cute!
  2. I’ve been told I’m “too nice”. I like to believe everyone’s good and they don’t have some kind of ulterior motive. Sometimes that backfires. If you’re honest and loyal to me, I will be one of the bestest friends you’ll ever have. (Not to toot my own horn or anything.)
  3. Speaking of loyalty and honesty, I have trust issues. I’m very cautious in opening up. And once you break that trust, adios.
  4. I’ve only truly liked three wines and I don’t know the name to any of them. Therefore, I’m still on the hunt for my favorite wine.
  5. If someone’s talking and it’s a few words put together that reminds me of a song, I start singing or humming it.
  6. I’ve been told I’m picky with guys and that’s why I’m single. I’d like to believe that’s false. No one likes a fat girl.
  7. My all time favorite song is Scars by Papa Roach. I can relate to that song since it’s been out.
  8. One of my favorite pastimes is watching Chinese Drama. They’re sometimes cheesy and have bad actors but I love them. Keeps me in touch with where I came from.
  9. I dislike feet. Keep them to yourself.
  10. I wish I was a real singer/songwriter. I don’t care if I was sell-out-a-stadium famous. I’d just want to do it for the fun of it and meet amazing people along the way.
  11. I sleep with 7 pillows and three blankets. I don’t sleep ON all 7 pillows and definitely don’t cover myself with 3 blankets. I just like to be cradled by softness.

QUESTIONS FROM BLAKE

  1. Do you have tattoos? If so, what is your latest one? If not, would you ever get one? What would it be? I don’t have a tattoo, but it’ll be cool to get a sibling tattoo. Not sure what it’ll be though. If one for just myself, possibly a bow tattoo. I love bows. They’re so cute!
  2. Would you rather cut your hair to the tops of your ears or not shave your legs for six months? Not shave my legs. My leg hairs don’t grow out that fast. Plus, I can just wear pants/jeans! If I cut my hair that short, I’d look like a fat boy.
  3. What is your favorite month of the year? I’ve never really thought about it. I guess I’d say May since it’s my birthday month … and if I was still in college, it means summer break.
  4. If you could only drink water and one other liquid for the rest of your life, what other drink would you choose? Tea. Tea. Tea. Hot tea to be exact.
  5. What is one of your goals you hope to achieve by 2014? Pay off more than half my loans! Lose a few billion pounds. Check out my 2013 resolutions.
  6. What is a TV show that your parents didn’t let you watch when you were little, but you watched it anyway behind their backs? Tom & Jerry. Mum said it was to violent … which it kind of is if you think about it. It worked wonderfully … Brother and I would turn the sound off (since they never talk anyway).
  7. What does your dream house look like? I don’t really have a dream house. I think it’s because I’m not ready to settle down – no boyfriend or anything. Maybe a townhouse/apartment for now. But I would love to decorate it all pretty. Pinterest has been helping me out with that.
  8. If someone paid you ten dollars every day you left the house without any makeup on, how many days would you go out without makeup? I can go forever without makeup. I love makeup. I collect ‘em. But I’ll be fine never having to wear it. So I guess I’d be so rich. Who wants to pay me? I’ll definitely finish paying off my loans easily.
  9. Tell us a story about how you embarrassed yourself in front of your crush in high school. If you don’t have one to tell, describe what would have been the most embarrassing thing to happen. In Orchestra, we usually climb up the cabinets (used to put string instruments) to put up posters on the wall. We tend to jump off after we’re done … I slipped and hit my head on the adjacent cabinet and fell on my ass.
  10. If your job asked you to relocate to the middle of nowhere, would you happily go? Does the middle of nowhere imply there are no people or stores around? If so, probably not. But if it’s like Midland, Texas or something of that sort, yeah of course. They pay so much better too!
  11. What is your favorite thing about the summer season? When I was in college, I’d say the break. Being able to not go to school daily. Now I kind of wished I did. Hmm … Sundress. I don’t wear them much but they’re so cute.

QUESTIONS FOR MY NOMINEES

  1. If you can live anywhere in the world, where would that be and why?
  2. Describe your dream job.
  3. What is your favorite part of your body and why?
  4. If you can only eat one cuisine for the rest of your life, what would it be?
  5. What has been the most difficult thing you had to forgive?
  6. If you can have lunch with any 3 people past or present, who would it be and why? What would y’all eat?
  7. What’s your favorite TV show and/or movie?
  8. What’s something you’d tell your 16 year old self?
  9. If you can change ONE thing in your life, what would it be and why?
  10. Describe your most embarrassing moment.
  11. If anything, good or bad happened, who would you tell first?

MY NOMINEES

  1. Rachael @ Happy Healthy Runner
  2. Alex @ The Run Within
  3. Corrie Ann
  4. Brittany @ Blissful Britt
  5. Tiffany @ Dynamics of Happy
  6. Molly @ This Life Is Sparkling
  7. Sunnie @ Modern Girl Nutrition
  8. Sara @ Nourish and Flourish
  9. Alex @ Brian, Body, Because
  10. Kate @ Quarter Century Southern Living
  11. Jenny @ Muffins & Mocha

I understand if y’all don’t do this but it’d sure be nice to learn more about y’all!

Filed Under: Blog Necessities, Personal Tagged With: Project 365

Pecan Creek Grille

January 4, 2013 by Mellie Dee 5 Comments

Lunch happened yesterday with some coworkers at:

Pecan Creek Grille

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Pecan Creek Grille
1510 Eldridge Parkway
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 759-3663
www.pecancreekgrille.com

They have an all day breakfast menu! Which some of my coworkers opted for.

As for me, I stuck with the lunch menu that happens after 11am.

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Turkey Burger Basket [on an egg bun with grilled onions and mushrooms, fries & and drink] | around $11

You get to snazz up your burger however you like with a few bucks.

My fries are humongous because they actually forgot to put it on my plate. Else, it would be right next to my burger and rest assured, way less. To die for. I’ve never tried thin fries that I adore, and these were just perfect. Just the right amount of crispy on the outside and seasoned to perfection.

As for the burger … juicy. Yum. The onions and mushrooms I got added in there definitely made it that much better. I can’t say much for the lettuce. It tasted old and … disgusting so I kind of left it where it laid.

I got my drink of sweet tea [not pictured]. It didn’t taste good at all. Maybe I went on a bad day but the tea was no where near … sweet. It felt very watered down.

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Homemade Chili [cup] | $3.59

I don’t know why I always feel the need to order chili if I can but I did!

I should of said no to the cheese and not to be greedy with the onions. They sure aren’t greedy with the meat though. You will find chunks of ground meat in there. It was really good and I just loved dunking my fries in there.

I really did love this place and I would definitely come back. I’m thinking of bringing the family here one day.

Hey sissy, if you read this … you can come here! They have veggie burgers!

Has anyone checked out PV.Body 30 Day Challenge for today?

Day 3 and it’s a recipe for Protein Pancakes. I didn’t make them but if you did, let me know how they turned out!

It’s finally the weekend! Hope you all have a great one!

Filed Under: Blog Necessities, Eateries & Drinkeries

Realizations

January 3, 2013 by Mellie Dee 5 Comments

Oh fudge.

Bad Realizations:

  • No dress for wedding that’s at the end of THIS month! Where do people buy nice dresses?! Bleugh!
  • Business trip to New Orleans is NEXT weekend! And I found out we all have to present something. Crud.
  • I touch my face and hair TOO much. That means bad skin and oily hair! Eek! Already not doing well for that resolution.
  • My wisdom teeth has got to GO. It’s pushing on the side of my other teeth since it’s growing incorrectly. Boo.

On the upside:

  • I LOVE bows and have been searching for a pretty bow ring but haven’t found one that I like.
  • I want to FOCUS more on my art and my music … my hobbies.
  • I want to start VLOGGING but I have nothing to talk about but it seems cool to do.

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Who’s done Day 2 of the PV.Body 30 Day Challenge?!

I about died. That’s what happens when you’ve been out too long. Whoopsies.

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It’s a 30 Minute Full Body Workout. I only did 1x each circuit. Hopefully that still counts. And hey, at least I got off my butt and did something right?

It’s a plus that she’s wearing the same exact clothes I got from PV.Body. Yay!

Tomorrow’s my day off … but I just might go in for a few hours so I can you know … slack off another day. 😉

Filed Under: Blog Necessities, Health & Fitness

PV.BODY: 30 Day Challenge

January 2, 2013 by Mellie Dee 3 Comments

You’ve heard my thoughts about pv.body and now they have a new way to help kick start YOUR resolutions by doing a 30 Day Challenge!

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It’s available to anyone that signs up this month as well as all current members! How fun!

You get your own personal dietitian and trainer that helps meet your fitness and health goals that include workouts, recipes, meal plans and more. You can even do it with a friend.

If you do decide to do it all you have to do is follow two easy steps:

  1. Sign up here through my link and receive 20% off: http://pvbody.com/try/mouthwateringmorsel
  2. Take the pv.body 30 Day Challenge here to kick start your New Year resolutions and receive tons of fun prizes: http://pvbody.com/challenge 
    (IMPORTANT: Please note that you will not receive the discount though this link; you have to sign up through my link above to receive the 20% off.)

If you decide to do this challenge document your progress through Tweets, Instagram, or Pintrest with #pv30daychallenge or #pvchallenge!

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Filed Under: Blog Necessities, Health & Fitness

New Year, 2nd Blogoversary

January 1, 2013 by Mellie Dee 2 Comments

It’s been a whirlwind of a year. Reason I started this blog on New Year’s Day is because I wanted a new start. And because I knew people did recaps every Blogoversary and New Year … and I’m too lazy to do it twice in one year sooooo yep. Here goes!

January:

  • 1st Blogoversary & 2012 New Year Resolutions: Thank you all for being there for me! As for my New Year Resolutions … I think I did a pretty good job!
  • Launched FTK’s newly improved website & their first blog with Andrew C.
  • Bought a new spanking 2012 SUV

February:

  • 3rd Place in Laser Tag: Big accomplishment to me … I use to always come in last place!
  • Won $150 at Bingo

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  • First time in a recording studio: back of a house type deal but it was cool to see how everything gets put together. Helped throw some ideas in. I loved it. I wish I was good enough for this line of work.

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  • Penn State for THON Weekend: Unforgettable … the pictures speak for themselves.
  • Nicole Got Engaged!
  • UTSA’s 5k Diploma Dash

March:

  • Roadtrip with Family: didn’t blog at all! whoops!
  • Goodphil 2012 in Houston
  • Started Paleo

April:

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  • 2012 For The Kids Dance Marathon at UTSA: worth every minute of my life
  • Job Interview
  • Thoughts on Paleo

May:

  • Nicole’s Bridal Shower
  • My Graduation, Brother’s Graduation, Jenny’s Graduation: I didn’t recap much of that either … fail!

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  • Summer Road Trip to Destin & New Orleans
  • Learned to Surf and got super sunburned! 🙁

June:

  • 2012 Houston Beer Fest
  • Memory Lane
  • Visiting San Antonio made me not want to leave

July:

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  • Hong Kong, Macau, & Taiwan: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
  • Sissy & Brett got engaged!
  • First Ever Guest Post from Rachael Happy Healthy Runner
  • 2nd Guest Post from Alex The Run Within
  • Nicole’s Bachelorette Party
  • Nicole & Kevin’s Wedding

August:

  • Alyssa & Greg’s Rehearsal Dinner
  • Alyssa & Greg’s Wedding
  • First Day of Work

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  • Wedding Dress shopping
  • Bridal Expo

September:

  • Wrote my first ever guest post on Rachael’s Happy Healthy Runner

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  • Started a Tumblr for motivation: I don’t go on it much but I’m fixing to well … fix that soon. 🙂

October:

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  • First Halloweekend in Houston
  • Celebrated Sissy’s birthday with her and her friends on Halloween!

November:

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  • San Antonio for Fashion Out Cancer Show
  • First Real 5k Race with Gobbler Gallop For The Love of The Kids

December:

  • Christmas gift to self: New laptop

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  • First Time Ambassador for something: PV.Body
  • Christmas Gifts! 😉
  • 5k Race with New Year Resolution Run For The Love of The Kids

There has been so much going on this past year and there would be more if I was more consistent with my blogging. It’s been a year of ups and downs but the ups shine through more. I hope you all had a great 2012 because 2013 just begun and it’s going to be a great one!

Stay Positive! Think Good Thoughts!

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