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Career Update

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I have some great news that I’ve been keeping under wraps because I was not ready to share it yet until it was more final.

My current job gave me an offer to stay on board indefinitely but another company had also done so at the same time. A couple of days before Christmas, I decided to accept the offer from the other company and will have to say goodbye to everyone tomorrow as I start my new job on Wednesday.

Finn Hall's Sit Lo | Houston, Texas

Today for lunch, Vicky, Kieran, Salim, Justin, and I went to Finn Hall. We all got food from Sit Lo except for Justin who went for Mediterranean. It was my last meal with this group. I am a bit sad because for all the years I’ve ever worked, this group is one that I would say has been easy to talk to.

Also, so far, Finn Hall has been a “no thanks” from me. I haven’t had anything that I’d say I would come back for because it’s good.

Bonchon with Mallory

After work, I went over to Mallory’s for our hangout since this whole rest of the week will be busy with me starting a new job and farewell happy hour come Thursday.

We ordered Bonchon, talked about random things while John eavesdropped on random parts of our conversations and wanted more deets. JJ is getting his sassy attitude and it makes me laugh so much.

Goodbye Letters to the Interns

I’ve written goodbye letters for all eight of my interns and one for the future sole supervisor. She was my backup when I wasn’t available so I know she’ll kick butt at it.

I’m a little extra and embossed everyone’s names on the envelopes.

Goodbye Letters to the Interns | Open Me Wax Seal

So extra that I bought a wax seal stamper that says “Open Me”. I still need practice but majority of them came out okay.

I am mentally drained spreading my knowledge to everyone at work and when Wednesday comes it’ll be even more drained since I will be learning a lot.

My official first day is not until the 21st but my new boss said that if I am able to come in starting this week, she’ll give me two extra weeks of vacation! Six weeks of vacation total? Sure!

Quote | When You Have A Good Heart

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QUOTE | When You Have A Good Heart

Often times I’m told my heart is filled with so much good that I must be the best person to be around. I’m not sure if I’m the best to be around but I will always do my best to be the best for the ones I love. I sometimes tear myself apart so that I can give so much of myself to them that it breaks me mentally and physically. I may falter but I’m only human.

Often times I’m told that my heart is filled with so much good that people tend to think I have feelings for them romantically. I lean towards friendship 98% of the time and the lucky few get that 2%. I lose friends of all genders in the process. From jealous girlfriends to a boyfriend’s wandering eye. From my own gal friends’ jealousy that “so many like you yet you’re too picky” to finding out that I never felt that way about them from the start.

My walls are getting higher with each goodbye. I’m starting to believe that friendships are only temporary. In my mind, the only way I can keep a friend is if I keep my distance. But why even try, if you’re only going to become a distant memory?

Fix Coffeebar | Houston, Texas

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Fix Coffeebar | Houston, Texas

Currently sitting in Fix Coffeebar and contemplating about life. Parking was a nightmare. All the spots were reserved and Fix only had like two that were for to go orders. I had to park on the street which if you know me is scary for me. Every second I’m wondering if my car is going to be hit or stolen.

My last week of work was December 15th but since it was my Friday off I actually left at lunchtime December 14th. Angie took me and Tony to Saltgrass Steakhouse as a goodbye present for all the years we worked together and Delisha joined us.

Fix Coffeebar | Houston, Texas | Chai Latte & Croissant

Chai Latte | $4.50; Croissant | $3.00

Lattes all cost about the same nowadays. Good thing this one was a yummy one. But that croissant price kills me but I guess it is huge and was delicious. Yum. I probably won’t ever come back out here since it’s so far from home which might be a good thing with these prices.

I’ve since filed for unemployment and put in my application to buy healthcare. I feel so accomplished yet like I’ve taken fifty steps back. It’s been pretty nice sitting at home and not having to worry about the people I used to work with though I do get texts/calls from them freaking out or asking me questions.

Fix Coffeebar | Houston, Texas | Wooden Wall Mural

I was told this wall mural was cut and dipped in coffee and wine by the owner. How cool is that?! I love it. I’d like to have one of the world on my future wall where I can pin up postcards and such.

I’m told to just ignore them when they ask for help and let them fail so then the company would have to ask for my return but I know that everything will be okay. Everything is always okay. I’ll be seeing some of them in a few minutes for Happy Hour. We’ll see what’s up. I’m sure someone will be venting about work-life for a bit.

Fix Coffeebar
415 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006  |  (832) 807-4562  |  Website  |  Yelp

One Year (Dating) Anniversary

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Hi Blogosphere …

Mellie Dee & Emmy

On March 11th, I finally met my niece. She was WAY tinier in person and for a baby super long and skinny. Sigh, jealous of her already. I didn’t want to leave. Is it time to retire yet?

Mellie Dee Eyebrow Tinted & Eye Mask

And I got my eyebrows tinted for the first time with Sissy. Ignore the eye mask going on, this is the only picture I could find that was the day after tinting. I loved not doing my eyebrows for a good two weeks.

Persian New Year | Nou Rouz

On March 18th, I celebrated Persian New Year (Nou Rouz) with Scruffy’s family where we ate and played games with some well wishes in between. This would be the third new year I celebrated. Crazy.

Rockets vs Pelicans | Basketball

On March 24th, Sissy, BIL, Scruffy, and I attended the Rockets vs Pelicans game, Scruffy’s first basketball game. It was a nail bitter throughout the whole game but in the end we won!

Guitar Center | Sugar Land, Texas | Scruffy

Today marks one year of dating this beau. So weird how time passes us by so fast. We celebrated this weekend by lounging around the house watching Lost, homemade taco salads, oven roasted asparagus, Disney Karaoke, dancing, and answering questions to see how well we knew each other. We ended it by having a meal at Bombay Grill for lunch the next day, our favourite restaurant at the moment. Happy One Year!

Last Week’s Shenanigans

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Dinner for Scruffy | Ramen

03/03 – Dinner for Scruffy and the famsiciles. My own take on Ramen with generous sides. Soup base not pictured in fears it’ll mess up my picture. Ha!

10 Year High School Reunion | Saint Arnold's Brewery | Houston, Texas

03/04 – 10 year High School Reunion at Saint Arnold’s Brewery. Worth going to see how people turn out. I bumped into more people going to the restroom than being in the main room.

Surprise Crawfish Boil | Scruffy's

03/05 – Scruffy surprised me with a buttload of crawfish. I was such a happy camper. There were so many leftovers but I demolished it the next day … some with June. She said it was PERFECT and would like him to come make more for us one day soon.

Emmerie's Hand | Just Born

03/06 – Emmy is finally born. I can cross being an auntie off my list! I’ll be making an eight hour round trip just to see her face in person this weekend! Eeep! Can’t wait to hold her.