Yesterday night, our family got together along with Timothy for our Chinese New Year Reunion Dinner. We forgo the usually dishes that mean good luck and went with hot pot instead. We figure the actual day is when we’d do something like that since not everyone likes those types of foods.

After dinner, Sissy, BIL, Timothy, and I played a few rounds of Sushi Go. One of the easiest games because Timothy and I have been working so much we didn’t want to use our brains.

Funny enough we played The Grizzled right afterward, a game you need to use your head for. Luckily it’s a cooperative game (as the box says) so it made it easier. Although it’s hard to win, this is still one of Sissy and I’s favourite game.

This morning, Sissy and BIL picked up breakfast from Los Balito’s and Timothy came over to play The Grizzled again because he didn’t like that we didn’t win any rounds after four rounds! We won on our second today so we felt accomplished.

It’s been a weekend of fun and working from home. There’s still so much to do and I feel like I’m drowning but I know there’ll be a light at the end of the tunnel. Things will get easier.

Also, who can agree that was the lamest Superbowl ever? The game and the half time show.

When I told myself I wouldn’t worry about posting everyday, I never imagined I’d go so many days without posting. Work has taken a toll on me. I’ve been doing almost 15 hour work days this week. Luckily, they feed us once in a while. And having some great people on the team really helps.

Yesterday was Erin’s birthday and she didn’t get a break. Meetings upon meetings with frustrating people so I asked if she wanted to get a drink afterward. We left the office at 7 pm and met up at Texas T Tavern with Christopher, another new hire. It was nice getting a chance to get to know him outside of work and so far, he seems like a pretty cool dude. They keep me sane at work among a couple others. I hope it never changes.

Today at work, my boss didn’t even bat an eyelash when I told her I was going to leave a little after noon. I took it a chance to have some alone time. I noticed a lot of people have been eating crawfish so I went to my favourite spot and enjoyed one of my favourite meals.

I went home afterward and spent some quality time with Rizzo. It’s been a while since I was able to just relax with him. He’s been ignored for weeks now and I usually come home, shower, eat dinner, and sleep. Poor baby needs a haircut as well.

After a nice nap, I headed over to Mallory’s. JJ is so grown that he can get into things himself and he can comprehend what you’re saying. He’s starting to like me more so yay!

Mallory went and bought the Nintendo Switch today and I was so honoured I was able to unbox it with her! This Mario Party has some similiarties but overall, I wouldn’t mind playing this one as it is SO much easier due to the motion sensing and the likes. Mario Kart has always been my least favourite but now that I understand how to throw stuff, and with guidance from John, I was able to be first in a few rounds, something I never accomplished growing up.

I am going to splurge on one as well as a present to myself celebrating my new job and working so hard all month. Question is, what games should I buy? What colors should I get? Choices, choices.

Having a Friday off really does help in having a more relaxing weekend. I was able to tackle more of my errands Friday and enjoy doing a whole lot of nothing during the weekend.

I met up with Rose today for dinner at Dimassi’s to catch up. I haven’t had Meditteranean in a long while and it’s obviously not the best but it was close enough to satisfy my taste buds.

Afterward, we headed back to her house to hang out with her daughters. I cannot believe I’ve known her for 12 years come May! And to watch her daughters grow up has been unbelievable too. The youngest one already has a mind of her own and it’s wonderful to watch. Soon enough they won’t care to hang out with me and have their own lives. Sigh … stop growing up.

One of the greatest things I took from seeing Rose was hearing that my old boss, Andrew, was very excited and happy for me in finding a permanent position at the company and all the praise he gave about how wonderful I am. He even asked if I went back to get my masters since Engineering Tech isn’t easy. I can sleep easy knowing my old boss believes in me even though we don’t keep in touch.

Today has been such a lazy day. I slept in due to sleeping SO late last night and I love that Rizzo never complains to get up because he needs to pee or eat. I know he’s starting to look scraggly. He’ll get a haircut soon!

I spent a while last night and today working, catching up on everything. Tomorrow will officially be my first day and the other new hire who started in December will be back from his vacation. He is on the same boat as me. Though we will be doing different things, we both did not get enough time with our predecessor.

Luckily I was able to watch a few Hong Kong drama episodes today. I hope work settles down a bit to where I get to leave at a reasonable time and be able to do things after work like I used to. I’m also thinking of waking up early and working out. Does anyone want to be my workout partner? I wish my friends live closer. Sigh …

Last night I had a mother-daughter date night. We went to Thai Cottage for dinner then Sprouts to buy groceries. It’s been a while since it was just the two of us so it was nice getting that time together.

When I got home, I had a VERY long video chat with Noah. It’s funny how we can go from talking about life to us both just looking at cute Panda and Polar Bear comics and sending them to one another. Since we both broke up with someone recently we have been leaning on one another so it’s nice to have a friend in that aspect.

This morning I met Mallory, JJ, and John at Chuck E. Cheese. We had our favourite pizzas. JJ is not afraid of riding the rides anymore and he even reached out to hold my hand and asked me for help. I felt so loved! I had a few good minutes of having JJ in my custody while his parents competed with one another on basketball. It was a great time.

We went back to their house and I just relaxed with Mallory talking and watching telly. The bottom right picture popped up on Mallory’s Timehop so I decided to make a collage of a couple pictures I found in my phone. Top picture was almost three years ago, bottom left was almost twelve years ago, and the bottom right was six years ago. It’ll be fifteen years of friendship come August. It’s crazy how time flies. We both asked how we could get back to our skinny selves. Sigh ...

I’m currently working overtime trying to catch up on everything but mostly to rewrite notes. Why am I working so hard already? Help me. I need to get out more.