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2019 Labour Day Weekend | Part 2

September 1, 2019 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

2019 Labour Day Weekend | Breakfast of Leftovers

Sissy and BIL went and got Dunkin’ Donuts for breakfast for everyone. Brudda and I ate a random assortment of leftovers instead.

2019 Labour Day Weekend | Wi Wei Din Chinese Cuisine | Plano, Texas | Pork Ear, Spicy Wonton, Xiao Long Bao

A few hours later met up with Katie’s family at Wu Wei Din Chinese Cuisine. Pog ears, spicy shrimp and pork wontons, and Xiao Long Bao.

This is by far the best Xiao Long Bao I’ve had in Texas and was happy I got my fix. Still searching for the best in Texas though so if anyone has any suggestions, please share!

2019 Labour Day Weekend | TocoToco | Plano, Texas

We stopped and got boba tea. They have a jelly called crystal noodles and they’re much better than tapioca balls.

I love their decor as well. I thought the wall was little wooden balls but it’s made out of paper. What a cool idea!

2019 Labour Day Weekend | Rizzo and Pluto

We went home and all chilled. We watched some weird Chinese movie where a group of friends were helping one friend find breast milk to replace the one she accidentally gave to a client to drink. Some parts were hilarious but it wasn’t really worth the time spent.

2019 Labour Day Weekend | O.D. Wellness Massage and Reflexology

Soon enough Sissy, BIL, SIL, June and I left for reflexology massages at O.D. Wellness. They did a pretty good job in all. SIL went in her own room, Sissy and BIL in another while June and I had our own. They left the room a couple times totaling 6 minutes to get hot stones and hot towels. Overall good and relaxing.

2019 Labour Day Weekend | Pool Side Drinkin'

We went back to the house and chilled a bit. Everyone went to dinner with SIL’s parents while Sissy, BIL, Brudda and I went to the pool. We enjoyed a few rounds of passing a ball around and seeing who can swim fastest.

It’s pretty nice getting time with Brudda since he doesn’t live in Houston and we rarely get to see him. And when we do see him he’s always busy with Emmy and things around the house.

2019 Labour Day Weekend | Bols | Plano, Texas

We all went back and showered and enjoyed delivery from Bols. Japanese/Korean fusion. I have so much leftover for tomorrow.

All the kids are in the media room watching Spiderman Into the Verse while Sammi watches The Secret Life of Pets 2 on my iPad. Time to enjoy the rest of the movie. Night world!

Filed Under: Eateries & Drinkeries, Travel Tagged With: Asian, Chinese, Coffee and Tea, Dallas, Japanese, Korean, Plano, Texas

2019 Labour Day Weekend | Part 1

August 31, 2019 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

2019 Labour Day Weekend | Whataburger Breakfast

We left the house so early in the morning and got Whataburger for breakfast. Emmy are some of my chicken strips, fries, and toast before her nap.

2019 Labour Day Weekend | Popeye's Lunch

By the time we got to Dallas Brudda left to get lunch for Emmy, the parents and June. Lots of Popeye’s Chicken but no chicken sandwich. Bummer.

2019 Labour Day Weekend | Marufuku Ramen | Frisco, Texas | Geso Fry, Marufuku Bites, Hakata Tonkotsu DX
Geso Fry [fried squid legs] | $6.25 • Marufuku Bites [Japanese steamed buns filled with homemade pork Chashu, 2 pcs] | $6.25 • Hakata Tonkotsu DX [Hakata Style Ramen with Rich Pork Broth with Chashu pork (simmered pork belly), seasoned soft boiled egg, green onions, kikurage mushrooms, bean sprouts, buta kakumi (braised thick pork belly), corn, nori seaweed and sesame seeds | $14.95

Michael dropped Rosanna off and we all hung out a bit before SIL, Sammi, Rosanna and I, went off to meet up with Jenny at Marufuku Ramen for lunch. Lots of catching up while we stuffed our faces.

Sammi and I decided to share since we were super hungry. My favourite is the squid legs. The Chashu from the buns was a bit dry so not worth it. The ramen was good though we asked for ultra spicy and we didn’t feel the heat. But they don’t skimp on the noodles like other ramen places.

2019 Labour Day Weekend | Somi Somi | Frisco, Texas | Ube and Matcha

In the same area was Somi Somi which I got a shot of SIL’s ube and matcha swirl soft serve.

2019 Labour Day Weekend | T-Swirl Crepe | Frisco, Texas | Matcha Azuki Bean
Matcha Azuki Bean [sliced strawberries, red bean, matcha custard cream, whipped yogurt, matcha ice cream gelato, almonds, chocolate Pocky sticks] | $8.99

While they all enjoyed their ice creams we walked next door so that I could get a crepe. I couldn’t finish it even with bare minimum help. Their crepe was crispy yet fluffy. Much better than Eight Turn Crepe.

2019 Labour Day Weekend | Diaso | Frisco, Texas | Sammi & Mellie Dee

After our desserts we went next door to Diaso to check out random things. Sammi wanted us to wear masks so she could take a picture. My eyes look so creepy!

2019 Labour Day Weekend | Jenny, Mellie Dee, Rosanna, Tammy, Sammi

We had a photoshoot outside and I’m happy about how they came out. I also got a Save the Date from Rosanna. Cannot wait to watch her walk down the aisle next year!

We bid our farewells with Jenny, then dropped Rosanna off before we headed to Queens Beauty supply store near SIL’s home.

By the time we got their everyone else was dressed for the pool. We were going to go as well but with the time the pool was closing for cleaning, the rest of us decided to stay behind and hang out in the media room.

2019 Labour Day Weekend | Meso Maya | Plano, Texas | Margaritas (Mango Sangrita, Serrano Berry, Remolino Swirl, Cucumber), Queso Blanco, Carne Asada, Elote con Crema, Charred Brussel Sprouts
Margaritas (Mango Sangrita [fresh housemade mango sangrita with frozen house margarita & tajin salted rim] | $9 • Serrano Berry [fresh muddled strawberry & Serrano pepper, triple Sec, ambhar tequila Blanco, fresh lime juice] | $10 • Remolino Swirl [homemade sangria swirled with frozen house margarita] | $8 •Cucumber [freshly squeezed cucumber & lime juices, simple syrup, triple Sec casamigos tequila Blanco] | $9) • Queso Blanco [ chihuahua, Monterey jack and muenster cheese, housemade white corn tortillas, signature queso poblano] | $12 • Carne Asada [wood-fire marinated steak, homemade sweet corn tamal, crema Mexicans, queso fresco, black bean & cheese tostada, creamy Serrano salsa] | $21• Elote con Crema | $5 • Charred Brussel Sprouts | $5

After they got done at the pool, showers and naps later, we headed to Meso Maya to celebrate June’s birthday with the whole family. Everything was delicious and came out perfect. The only thing I was sad about was being too full so fast!

We came home and all hung out in the media room again before we all retreated back to our rooms. Tomorrow is a new day. Less crazy but hopefully just as eventful.

Filed Under: Eateries & Drinkeries, Travel Tagged With: Chinese, Dallas, Dessert, Fast Food, Ice Cream, Japanese, Mexican, Mexican and Tex-Mex, Plano, Texas

2019 Summer Trip | Day 8

August 7, 2019 by Mellie Dee 2 Comments

2019 Summer Trip Day 8 | Gohan and Minie

A picture of the pups in my bed last night. They didn’t move a muscle. I had to stick Minie back in her cage though but I know she wanted to stay in bed with me. Gohan stuck to me so close that I had to push him away a few times since he was radiating too much heat.

2019 Summer Trip Day 8 | Detroit Plum Market

I boarded my flight and got breakfast at the Detroit airport. Eggs and potatoes are expensive. I should have stuck with a coffee and called it a day. The eggs are powdered but the potatoes were actually very delicious.

Thanks to Liliana and Daniel for putting up with me for eight days! For waking up so early to drop me off at the airport and for doing all the things I wanted. For entertaining me and also cooking me delicious foods. Love you both and cannot wait to see y’all again soon!

Filed Under: Eateries & Drinkeries, Travel Tagged With: Detroit, Michagan

2019 Summer Trip | Day 7

August 6, 2019 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

2019 Summer Trip Day 7 | Coventina Day Spa | Waterford, Pennsylvania

I packed all my bags and we headed to Waterford for massages at Coventina Day Spa. Liliana ordered us a couples massage. The doors open up to another room where she was laying. I don’t really understand what the point of it is since you don’t really talk to one another during. I guess it’s just nice to have them there? The hour went by too quickly but overall it was nice. We both still loved our reflexology more so we’ll have to keep that in mind next time we get pampered.

We stopped by two different post offices because one of them didn’t have packing tape. I guess I won’t fault them since that one was in a gas station but how do you do business as a post office without packing tape?!

2019 Summer Trip Day 7 | Lawrence Park Dinor | Erie, Pennsylvania

Lily found Lawrence Park Dinor close by. They are a quiant little place that reminds me of a Waffle House because you can watch them make your food. It’s been around for years that it’s become historic and they try to keep it as classic as possible. Everything we ate was delicious. I was weary at first but I walked out full and happy. I’ve never had Italian Wedding Soup before and I found myself Googling a recipe to make myself in the future.

2019 Summer Trip Day 7 | Panache Salon + Spa | Erie, Pennsylvania

Soon enough it was facials at Panache Salon + Spa. They take you to the women’s locker room which has a few lockers to put your things, a shower, a restroom, a hair dryer, a curler, and a straightener. You change into robes and slippers then walk down the hall to a very relaxing waiting room with lemon water and cucumber water.

We filled in our forms and the ladies came to take us to separate rooms to get our facials done. The lady did my extractions and told me that she was surprised by how great my skin is. That means a lot coming from a lady that does facials! I fell asleep when she was steaming my face with a hot towel and started massaging me.

Lily and I met back up and she followed me into the room for a lash lift and tint. I’ve always wanted to do one and figured, why not. I don’t think I’d ever do it again only because the results weren’t what I was thinking it’d be but it was a good experience.

2019 Summer Trip Day 7 | Panache Salon + Spa | Erie, Pennsylvania | Mellie Dee & Liliana Before & After

Lily and I’s before and after. I told her I don’t understand why we looked better in the before. Maybe the poking and prodding made our face swell up a bit.

2019 Summer Trip Day 7 | Sonic Slushie and Corn Dogs

We headed to Sonic, picked up some slushies and corn dogs and headed to the airport. Once I got there to go print out my ticket it said that I would have a mis-connect. I wasn’t going to make my connecting flight due to their delay on the first leg of the trip from the weather.

We made an impromptu decision to just fly out tomorrow morning instead so I headed home with Lily yet again so that I wouldn’t get stuck at the Detroit airport if I couldn’t make it.

2019 Summer Trip Day 7 | Roadside Farmer's Market | Liliana

When we were driving back, we stopped by a roadside Farmer’s Market. I’s a trust system where you pay for what you get by sticking cash into the little steel box. We found the most gigantic zucchini ever.

2019 Summer Trip Day 7 | Homemade Dinner by Daniel & Liliana
Drink: Honey Melon Water | Appetizer: Homemade Cherry Vinaigrette Summer Salad | Entree: Elotes

Once we got home, I started working, and Lily started making Elotes. Daniel came home after and was nice enough to make us a summer salad even though he is sick.

They’re asleep now and I’m about to head to bed soon too since I’ll have a busy day of traveling and then working from home once I get back. Night world!

Filed Under: Eateries & Drinkeries, Travel Tagged With: American, Erie, Pennsylvania, Sandwiches and Burgers, Spa, Waterford

2019 Summer Trip | Day 6

August 5, 2019 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

We got to sleep in today which was nice since I worked for over five hours last night to catch up on everything so that I have less to do when I’m back in the office Wednesday. There were some shipwrecks I had to tend to and we’re slowly trying to figure everything out.

2019 Summer Trip Day 6 | Beans on Broad | Grove City, Pennsylvania

We got ready and drove an hour away to Grove City. We had breakfast sandwiches and coffee at Beans on Broad. This is an adorable coffee shop place with two stories worth of seating and free internet connection.

They also sell little knickknacks people make which I thought was nice. Everything tasted delicious, even their little breakfast sandwiches. If I lived here I’d come here a lot.

2019 Summer Trip Day 6 | Keystone Safari | Grove City, Pennsylvania

We drove the ten minutes to Keystone Safari. The total for admission and four different feeds for two people was about thirty dollars which isn’t so bad.

2019 Summer Trip Day 6 | Keystone Safari | Grove City, Pennsylvania | Animals

We saw a lot of animals in the walking area. They usually have an area you can drive through but due to the weather this year, it was shut down until next year. We still had fun though.

2019 Summer Trip Day 6 | Keystone Safari | Grove City, Pennsylvania | Liliana Feeding Animals

Liliana and I got to feed the animals. She’s more of a let me stick my hand out and you guys can slobber all over them.

2019 Summer Trip Day 6 | Keystone Safari | Grove City, Pennsylvania | Mellie Dee Feeding Animals

Whereas I was not wanting them to lick or touch me at all. There are many pictures of my face in disgust that Lily took but I don’t think the world needs that. There was a moment where a goat got so overly excited he jumped out and I dropped about half the feed all over the floor from being startled.

2019 Summer Trip Day 6 | Keystone Safari | Grove City, Pennsylvania | Mellie Dee Butterflies

We bought the extra feeding for the butterflies which is essentially just sponge painting brushes soaked in Gatorade. All the butterflies were the same colour which was a bummer but they were still pretty. They kept sticking to me like glue. Either they love my dress and think they’re real flowers or because I give off a sweet scent. hehe

2019 Summer Trip Day 6 | Farmers Market in Ohio

We stopped by the Farmer’s Market to see what we can get but realized we’d be out and about for a few hours more. We had to say no to the fresh produce but they did have a store inside with jars of picked things and little knickknacks. Lily picked up some special powder gum she’s been craving, else, we said goodbye to the beautiful foods.

2019 Summer Trip Day 6 | Tunnel in Ohio

We drove to Garretsville, Ohio. I Saw this cute, scary tunnel and snapped a photo. When we got to our destination we realized everything was pretty much closed. Instead we picked up some gas station snacks and headed back home. We stopped by Wal-Mart and Aldi’s for magnet search and some groceries on the way.

2019 Summer Trip Day 6 | Market Square | Warren, Ohio

We had no luck with the magnet so last resort was the Market Square. They didn’t have any magnets but did have the oldest continuously operating soda fountain from 1930s as well as over 100,000 used books. Lily and I each got a milkshake and enjoyed them while looking at greeting cards. Since this place is pretty old, they had some old school cards which we thought were adorably cute and ended up buying a few.

2019 Summer Trip Day 6 | Homemade Dinner By Daniel
Appetizer: Spiralized Cucumbers, Avocado and Tomatoes Drizzled with Italian Dressing and a Side of Prickly Pear | Entree: Stove Top Parmesan Chicken Thighs over a Bed of Spiralized Zucchini Topped with a Four Cheese Sauce and a Side of Roasted Asparagus

When we got back home, Daniel was waiting for us with the pups. He grabbed the groceries and got to work. The appetizer was so refreshing that I want to recreate it when I get home. The entree was perfectly cooked and paired with a local wine and I was sad to eat it all so fast. I slowly ate to savour everything before it was gone forever.

We sat around talking about places we want to go to and other mish mash of talk. Tomorrow’s my last day and it’ll be a relaxing one. I am already dreading going back to work.

Filed Under: Eateries & Drinkeries, Travel Tagged With: Breakfast and Brunch, Coffee and Tea, Dessert, Ice Cream, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Sightseeing

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