I had my first Big Brothers Big Sisters Zoom call with my new little, Cristina. It’s definitely weird doing it online but I’m just glad we finally connected and know what one another look like. Here’s to hoping for a good relationship!

I’ve still been cleaning my room and found one of my favourite presents that I’ve ever recieved. Hand made from Sissy. This picture is from our 2006 family trip taken right at a beach in Maine.

I’ve been feasting really well this week. Los Roberto’s tacos and a lot of shrimp boils because when the weather gets cool, the spices will keep you warm!

As usual, good eats equals lots of walks. I’ve hit 54 consecutive days of hitting the 10000 step goal. We’ve been missing the sunset and sunrise lately but I’m still thankful to be able to see ever since Mum found out she has cataracts and needs surgery.

Rizzo looks so chunky in this picture but he’s been gaining all muscles lately from all our walks and eats SO fast now to where he’ll try to steal Rocky’s! Oh how the tables have turned.

Today was a pretty relaxing day. Goodwill to donate some of June and Mum’s things and a stop at Corner Bakery for some coffee since Starbucks was busy up the wazoo.

I ordered a White Chocolate Mint Cold Brew. So sugary but worth it since it’s been a while.

Mum, June and I met Sissy at Tall Plants. I heard of this place when I worked at my previous job. A guy used to come for plant maintenance and we got to know each other. His family owns this place and after over a year, I finally made it to check it out. He was there too!

P.S. I really want a Christmas Tree like plant. They’re so cute!

I am now a plant owner. Sissy and I decided to get the same plant as sister plants. Mine is on the left, hers on the right. Mine will probably die real fast.

This is a Calathea Ornata also known as the Pinstripe. I gave my plant some things to look at. Fingers crossed he stays healthy! I’m afraid my sunny room will fill it’s colours. Eek.

Speaking of new things, I’ve practiced a total of three times and got down a lot of chords to where I can play songs and sing along. Now I just need to learn to play actual music rather than just chords but I’m proud of the muscle memory!

What do you do when you you have four meetings back to back? Do your nails of course. Getting the hang of it and the meeting felt like it wet by faster because of it.

On Friday, I met up with Jeff. We got L&L Hawaiian and Tea Top and talked about life. I had plans to go to Mallory’s afterward and found it funny that she chose the same drink I had.

I delivered her drink and we hung out for a bit. I even got fed some spaghetti. It’s been a while so it was hitting the spot. Jacob eating cheeto puffs is so adorable. And JJ there some beans everywhere hoping it’ll grow randomly.

Mallory gave me a big bushel of basil and so after a walk with June I watched Wong Fu episodes whole picking them off the branches. I’m excited to try and make pesto. Hoping it’ll be as good as Ashy’s. Fingers crossed!

Saturday morning I opted out of walking with June and met up with Jared and Charlie instead at Terry Hershey Park. Rizzo didn’t care much for them and just wanted to walk.

Charlie is a ball of fire. Only 10 months old and love to run. He got Jared running too and it was hilarious. The boy also loves sticks and grabbed a giant one that he ended up slapping Jared in the shin. Charlie was sweet when he realized he hurt his owner and dropped the stick and went over to Jared.

On the drive home I stopped by Wendy’s to cool down and took a nap with Rizzo. We were pooped.

We walked with June later that night and my steps count went through the roof. Still blessed with the views for the week. Dad even walked with us today and was amazed he was able to keep up.

Hot Pot. Spicy AF noodles that is my new love. Charcuterie going strong when I don’t have time during the week. And today, Sonic.

This weekend went by way too fast but I guess that’s what happens when you’re having fun.

We had a super long walk to start off Labour Day. Accomplishing over 3.5 miles so early really makes you feel better about taking a nap later in the day.

These were the other views I saw all week on our daily walks. Never taken for granted the views. Rizzo even climbed a tree that was knocked down.

I got rid of my dip and redid them and did better the second time around. I had bought more colours and opted to try out the colour changer. I’m a pro now. Get at me!

Since I worked so many extra hours this week, I left work thirty minutes earlier and met Jeff at Flip n Patties. This has been on my list since it opened! And I was beyond excited to try them out.

Skip their hand sanitizer though … It smelled horrible.

Their food on the other hand was friggin bomb and I am kicking myself for taking so long to get here. We ordered the regular burger with the fried mushroom on it, pupu platter and flan. Sigh … I loved the pupu so much I was debating ordering another for my family to try. Their rice … only dear if you love garlic because your breath will stink after. Well worth it though!

Other eats from the outside world was authentic Chinese Take Out and Popeyes. Drool. I’ll be eating my leftovers for days.

If you know me well, you’ll know I’ve been looking for a bed since probably 2014. And I finally made the purchase! I debated on different brands and deals and decided Labour Day was the best time. It came two days later all roll neatly in this box. I have 100 days to try it out to decide if it is for me or not. I’ve been cleaning all weekend making room for my first queen sized bed. So far I’ve had a Sunday nap on it and I’m loving it.

Saturday, in the middle of cleaning, I took a two hour break to attend Mercedes and Sebastian Baby Shower, Live on Facebook. They had three different games in between opening presents and I think it went really well. I actually won on the second game! They asked for my address but no clue what I’ll be receiving. Knowing them, it’ll be hilarious. She also looks damn great for someone about to give birth in a little over a month!

Sissy and I did a video chat for over four hours. It started as random conversation to me modeling clothes for her to help me get rid of junk. Sissy kept telling me I’ve lost weight but I didn’t believe her. (Mallory has said the same but I feel the same.)

I was never in the midset to lose weight so I was surprised I can fit into clothes back from prior to dating Scruffy. I guess they were right.

From purses to shoes to clothes. SO MUCH CLOTHES. I found clothes from elementary school all the way to present day. All the free shirts/hoodies I got through life especially college and donating blood. Clothes that will never fit my curves ever again.

Today, I have purged so much out of my life and donated it all away. June threw in some things but they were mostly mine.

I’m still nowhere near complete with my purge but I’m happy that it jump-started June and Mum in doing the same … or hoping to do the same. We are planning to donate more next week.

Kimchi Soup going strong with the amount of kimchi we have. Apparently someone said eating kimchi will help you not get corona which I doubt is true. But still yummy.

Also been loving my everything but bagel eggs with pickles.

Friday, I finally went and got a tattoo. Just kidding. I got shot up again. Hoping one day it’ll stick.

i grabbed Whataburger on the way to Mallory’s since I hadn’t eaten all day. I forget how good their chicken strips are.

Jacob is so grown! He doesn’t mind me holding me anymore with my mask on. And JJ is going to be a pro at Mario Kart and will beat me soon enough.

Saturday, Sissy and I had a manicure date on video. She got a polymer gel kit and I got a dip kit. It was actually pretty fun doing it together. I loved mine so much I bought more colours. I haven’t painted my own nails since college so it’ll take practice but not bad for my first time! I stayed on with her while she finished up .. four hours later. She’s got the hang of it now though.

Family had hot pot after my video chat. Then Disney+ Mulan. Even though it’s in English, Dad even joined in. It’s not the same as the cartoon but it was a great movie overall. I cried at the proud parts, sad parts and happy parts … of course. It was nice being able to see Chinese people I watched growing up on the big screen.

Blessed to have these views. It’s been over a month hitting my steps goal … over 10000 daily now. Not sure how long I can keep it up but if I’m able to hit 5000, I’m happy.

We went to TJMaxx to get out of the house then picked up Smoothie King. We picked up Pho and KFC. KFC is not as bad as I remembered back in college.

We watched all three John Wick movies today. Oh the life of quarantine and holiday.

A whole lot of hang outs with Rocky and Rizzo now that Emmy is gone. They mostly sleep the whole time though.

Mum, June and I spent time together and finished The Act on Hulu in three days. Only 8 episodes. You guys should go watch it if you haven’t.

Walks have become a norm since quarantine which I’ve been loving. So much so June and I woke up at 6 am this weekend just go get it in and watch the sun rise. Rocky was able to be off leash a bit like Rizzo is all the time and he did a great job!

My favourite thing about morning walks is that the grass is wet and Rizzo’s little paw prints show up.

Since June and I were off on Friday, we ventured into Chinatown and bought groceries. We stopped by Crown Seafood for pick up and decided to secretly eat dim sum while we waited for our to go orders. It wasn’t bad eating out but having to be so cautious is definitely a game changer.

We stopped by Eck Bakery for egg tarts and pineapple bread.

That night Bau and I had an hour long video chat talking about nothing and everything which was nice. We were both pooped by the time we hung up after such a long day and I had to walk Rizzo.

It’s crazy how much technology has changed. It must have been tough back then trying to reach someone especially during times like these.

It’s been a great week for this foodie. Made a bomb tuna salad and wrapped it with seaweed, egg tarts with yin yueng, hot pot, and my favourite out of everything, baked Camembert wrapped with puff pastry.

I decided to do a charcuterie board for my family today to be fancy and was surprised with them finishing everything!

Tomorrow is a new day. I’m running out of things to do alone and wished Emmy was here to entertain me.