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.

I have a new breakfast favourite: Everything But Bagel Eggs. Just buy the seasoning and scramble it into your eggs. So freaking good and simple. I’ve also been craving soup so have been making Korean style. A different take on my usual concoction of Kimchi soup.

I received a package in the mail from Lily! I had planned to see her in August and we were hoping if she came down, I could see her. All that went out the window due to Covid and she was sweet enough to send me some love. P.S. Since it’s been announced, they’re officially married! They told me they’ll still have a big wedding so I am excited to plan once they figure out their next steps in Daniel’s career.

Last week of Emmy. Hair braiding, teaching her how to drink formula from a cup (she gags towards the end), how to write her name (whole name, nickname, and last name), and since Brudda and SIL were coming to pick her up, the days of the week.

I took Friday off to spend my last day with Emmy. I went to get my blood work for one of my doctors which ended up not happening. But I did get to see Beth! We met up so she could give me a cupcake from her Baby Shower reveal. Boy!! I’m so excited for her and cannot wait to meet the little one. We caught up for a bit before she headed into Yoga and I headed home.

I stopped by on the way and picked up drinks and food from Kim’s Tea House. Emmy ate SO much! Which I was happy about. Then we played for a bit and she went to take her nap.

When she woke up, June came home and we all painted. I taught June how to paint a sunset while I doused mine with black and made a funky scribble. It’s safe to say Emmy loves to paint.

Then she took a bath and we went for a walk. The walk was to get her out of the house so that when Brudda and SIL arrived, they could move stuff into the house and surprise her. She stopped and smelled all the flowers, taking forever to walk home while they were hiding behind the car.

She even wanted me to take a picture on the bottom right corner. Funny enough, you can see our house allllllll the way in the back. Glad we weren’t close enough for her to see it.

She didn’t have an emotion when she saw them. I think she was in shock and didn’t know how to react. She was still holding Rizzo and Rizzo started to growl and run towards them which prompted Emmy to walk towards them as well.

Sissy and BIL came over as well. They sat in the backyard while we sat at the kitchen table. With the door and windows opened, we had conversations and laughter.

Sissy and BIL ordered their own food while the rest of us got Tiger Noodle House and Mala Schezuan for dinner.

I ordered Proud Pie. Wobble Turtle and Blueberry for Sissy and BIL, Chocolate Silk and Key Lime for Brudda and SIL, and just Key Lime for me. Emmy took a bite of the silk and ended up throwing up. She is now traumatized by pie and keeps saying no pie to us.

They left Saturday morning and Mum and I took Rizzo and Rocky to the vet. Rizzo’s too fat! Well, not too fat, but could lose some weight per the vet so cutting back on his eating and continue our evening walks.

Today Mum and I went out to Bellaire for groceries. We stopped by Hong Kong Cafe and picked up lunch. We ordered way more than needed but mostly because it’s been forever since I’ve been able to have a taste of home.

Brudda and SIL have been sending us a lot of videos and pictures. I think they know we miss them A LOT. Not having Emmy here means more time to myself though so I’ve started a new book and hope to finish it soon!

Work went by fairly quickly this week. Plus and minus to that. It just means this week will be a little busier because that’s how it usually works out.

Emmy did her ABCMouse and said she’s just like me “working”. We found out they had Chinese word tracing as well which was kind of cool.

She even had a video chat with JJ, Jacob and Mallory. She kept wanting to go over to their house but this was the best I could do.

Emmy had a lot of activities going on this week. Our usual walks with Rizzo. She’s taken a liking to seeing his tongue and panting. Kinda cute.

The usual eat all the foods.

We had takeout from Pho Saigon, Smoothie King, Krispie Kreme, and Los Roberto’s this week.

We made our own Galbi (Korean Short Ribs) that came out fabulous. And I taught Emmy how to wash strawberries and blueberries.

I gave her a manicure. Mallory had old Jamberry nail stickers and since she didn’t use them anymore, it was a fun activity to do with her. She loved them until one came off and she took them all off.

Since I was off Friday we did some painting. It’s been a while. She loved when I did the cup method and even chose colours for two of them. I need to put on a top coat so she can take them home.

She’s been asking for Paw Patrol lately so I got her little ones. They’re actually for cake decorating but it works. She’s played with them nonstop so it’s a good $13 well spent.

She doesn’t care how I do her hair, she loves it all. Especially the silly ones.

She loves laying with me in quiet as we listen to Taylor Swift’s newest alblum, Folklore. She tries to sing along and tends to ask me sing to her and sometimes requests random songs.

Rizzo growls at her sometimes when she makes sudden movements towards me but she always wants to be with him anyway. And even sticks her hand purposely into his mouth.

Final week with this little monster. I’m not ready for her to go home. Sigh.