I cannot get over this. Mother nature did so well this time around. Pretty frozen icicled trees.

This is an old picture … but I got to see this little lady and it made my week. It’s been almost a year since we saw each other. It sucks how growing up tears us apart but when we get to spend time together, I treasure it so much more.

P.S. I miss my tan. I’m the definition of Asian. Straight yellow.

Mallory and I signed our puppies for training class. Since Lacy is now 30+ lbs (?) and Rizzo is only 4.8 lbs, we wanted to make sure they still play well together. And they did … Best friends. It was also a great time for me to catch up with Mallory and John. Even got to meet one of Mallory’s family members, Tim. It was a good night.

Work has been a whirlwind. Stress x100. Luckily I have coworkers that make it a little more bearable. Kitty drawn by a coworker gave me a good laugh with the story he told while doing so.

I love no matter how loud I belt out ballads and such, Rizzo still sleeps soundly and doesn’t run away from me. This is him with a glass of wine because he’s an alcoholic. (just kidding)

My life revolves around Rizzo now. I snap and insta him all the time. I’m sure my friends are annoyed. OH WELL.

Tomorrow I get to see some lovelies that are visiting me from San Antonio. Life will be made. Until then, Stay Positive and Think Good Thoughts.

Today was one of the toughest days I’ve encounter. Other than having something due for work and having 4 meetings, I had to get ready for a meeting I’ll be somewhat leading tomorrow. It’s still not done. Good thing it’s in the afternoon.

The other thing was taking Rizzo to the doctor. It was time for his next batch of shots as a puppy. I told the doctor my concerns with the small missing fur around his eyes and on top of his head. They did a skin scrape test and …

He has Demodex Mites. Apparently all dogs have them under their skin but for dogs under 2 years old, they tend to get inflamed due to their growing immune systems. The doctor said he’s stressed out … from eating, pooping and sleeping?

They tend to outgrow them so fingers crossed. Luckily it’s not contagious to humans or other dogs. But we’ll have to be careful nonetheless.

It was a scary experience. It was as if I had an 8 month old kid finding out something was wrong. Then the lady came out with 5 different medications that I would have to feed and clean him with. *sigh* Hoping for a quick recovery.

Today I’m thankful for …

Having a chance to make another one of my friend’s invitation. I can’t talk much about it because it’s a surprise for her but I just can’t wait for her to see it! Hoping she loves it just as much as the person that will be printing and mailing them out!

Rizzo. <3 He loves to watch telly. He’s all up on that screen. Ridiculous. He needs to have an intervention!

Being able to help others. “Donating means a few minutes to you but a lifetime to somebody else. Blood is meant to circulate. Pass it around.”

Getting things in the mail from my loves!

My friends from San Antonio. I don’t keep in touch with a lot of them anymore. But for those that I still talk with once in a blue moon … it means the world. They’re aiming to visit me too and I cannot wait!

Things are crazy over here but I’m thankful for it all. It means that I have things that are important in my life. It’s stressful at times and I do need to learn to balance everything especially now that Rizzo is in my life. Trial and error.

Happy Thursday, loves!

Trying to stay on top of all the blogs is getting harder and harder every day when things pile up on the To Do List. Luckily tonight, I got to read them because I got a fraction of my To Do List completed! I’ve missed y’all.

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It’s 100 days until Mallory & John’s Wedding. I cannot wait to see them hitched! The busyness hasn’t started for me yet but I feel it coming. All worth it though. Love them.

How are my workouts going? Sometimes nowhere thanks to the weather. But I have 100 days to change that. Let’s go, Melissa. Get off your ass.

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I wish Rizzo and Rocky would do this together. That would be so adorable. Sadly Rocky doesn’t really like when other dogs get THAT close to him unless they’re playing.

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When I feel overloaded at work, I usually take breaks and give massages to people. They seem to love it and I feel better afterward. Win-Win.

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That is too great not to share. How I feel every Valentine’s Day. Am I bitter about it? No. It means I don’t have to spend money on things for the guy and there’s no guy wasting money on flowers and chocolates for me. Unless they’re dark chocolate covered strawberries. That’s a different story. If I had a Valentine’s Date, I’d be happy to be at home with a home cooked meal and a movie. Simple and no crowds. Plus, I’m a believer that every day is “Valentine’s” day.

Hope y’all got through the HUMP okay.

Until next time,
Stay Positive & Think Good Thoughts

Happy Chinese New Year! Year of the Horse!

June and I got wings from Wing Stop and rented Dispicable Me, Dispicable Me 2, and White House Down. Love them all. Especially White House Down. Mum didn’t fall asleep during that so you know it’s a good movie. ha

Didn’t really do much though. Almost done with the Bridal Shower invitations for Mallory. I can’t wait to show it to her!