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You Light Up My Life

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Museum of Fine Arts | Houston, Texas | Pipilotti Rist: Pixel Forest and Worry Will Vanish

This past Saturday, my love surprised me by taking me to the Museum of Fine Arts for Pipilotti Rist: Pixel Forest and Worry Will Vanish exhibit. Watch the video below for a short clip of it I took.

My heart is so happy. This is what I want one of my rooms to be in my future house but I wouldn’t even know where to hang them. Sigh … so happy.

Pho Binh 59 South | Houston, Texas

He even went to Pho Binh 59 South with me even though he craved a nice, juicy Grub burger. I ordered the vermicelli special bowl that comes with pork, chicken, and shrimp. The pork is hands down the best I’ve ever had anywhere.

Khun Kay Thai Cafe | Houston, Texas

Afterward we met up with Rami and Caitlin Khun Kay Thai Cafe so that Caitlin can grab a bite. We watched her eat while catching up before heading back to their house to play 42 or Texas 42, a domino game.

Moody Ice | Houston, Texas

We headed to the public library for Caitlin to pick up a book that was on hold and went to Moody Ice since it was such a hot day out.

Moody Ice | Houston, Texas | Coconut Hawaiian Shaved Ice

Hawaiian Shaved Ice [coconut syrup, condensed milk, Blue Bell vanilla ice cream, and fresh fruit]

Scruffy and I shared a coconut flavoured one. We were both surprised how much we liked it! YUM!! We played a Russian card game that I cannot remember the name to before heading back to their house where more 42 was played before their friend Sam came over. We all hung out, planned a bro’s shower (baby), and when Sam left, played Trivial Pursuit board game edition.

Houston Art Museum | Houston, Texas | Pipilotti Rist: Pixel Forest and Worry Will Vanish Exhibit

When we got back to Scruffy’s, we ordered UberEats since we hadn’t had a proper dinner meal. Scruffy ate and played Destiny 2 with Blake while I stuffed my face, watched telly and searched for jobs.

Mellie Dee & Rizzo Sleeping

Sunday morning, we picked up Pei Wei to have lunch at Andrew’s house and then Scruffy and I hung out a bit at his own house before I headed home. After a long cuddle session with him I headed over to Sarah’s to go through the run down for her wedding this coming weekend. I’m coordinating her wedding and after four hours of going through everything with her, I think it’ll be perfectly fine. Fingers crossed!

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
1001 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77005  |  (713) 639-7300  |  Website  |  Yelp
Pho Binh 59 South
8336 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074  |  (713) 777-1770  |  Website  |  Yelp
Khun Kay Thai Cafe
1209 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77019  |  (713) 524-9614  |  Yelp
Moody Ice
1919 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77008  |  Website  |  Yelp
Pei Wei
16101 Kensington Dr, Sugar Land TX 77479  |  Website  |  Yelp

I Survived Hurricane Harvey

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2017 Scruffy Birthday Perry Steakhouse Pork Chop

Scruffy’s Birthday at Perry’s Steakhouse

These past three months we’ve celebrated a bunch of graduates, Dad, Scruffy, BIL and June’s birthdays, went to South Padre with Sissy, BIL, and Scruffy, saw Emmy couple of times, had Michelle’s baby shower, bid farewell to Michelle as she traveled to New York with her husband for residency, bid farewell to Apurva as she traveled to Pennsylvania with her family, got into a car accident, had a ton of crawfish, went to breweries, and played house with Scruffy which actually worked out pretty well.

Rizzo Looking Out the Window

I survived Hurricane Harvey and although we came out alive with our house still intact, I took a beating from the constant worry that we were going to flood, that our family and friends were going to flood. Our neighborhood was one of the ones that were on voluntary evacuation and we were lucky the rain stopped just enough for the flood to not reach our house. Rizzo was able to spend a big chunk of a month (three weeks) with me literally every waking moment due to this disaster but he’d have to miss me while I’m gone this upcoming Monday when I go back into the office.

Killen's Texas Barbecue | Pearland, Texas

Speaking of my job, I found out I will be let go from a company I’ve been with for over ten years. Bummer. But with how the oil and gas industry has been I can’t blame them. They’ve already let go so many people that I’m lucky I’ve survived as long as I have and it won’t stop even once I’m gone. I’ve been constantly job searching with no avail. I haven’t given up but I’m slowly getting frustrated.

Wish me luck!

Graduations, Birthdays, Crawfish, and More JJ

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Wild Wings Cafe | Katy, Texas | Michael and JJ

On Thursday at Wild Wing Cafe, Michael finally had a chance to meet JJ and even hold him. JJ wouldn’t have it though partly because it was nearing his bedtime. Mallory and I haven’t seen him since the high school reunion and figured it was time for a catch up.

La Madeline | Houston, Texas | Delisha, Fruit Tart

I met up with Delisha Friday at La Madeline for my belated birthday lunch. It was great getting to catch up with her and see how she’s doing. And she was nice enough to pay for my meal and even get me a fruit tart. #winning

Next Door Lounge | Houston, Texas | Red Sangria, Beer, Housemade Potato Chips with Jalapeño Feta Dip, and Housemade Angus Mini Meatballs

Red Sangria, Beer, Housemade Potato Chips with Jalapeño Feta Dip, and Housemade Angus Mini Meatballs

After Scruffy got off work, we went to Next Door Bar & Lounge for some drinks and snacks. Do not order their meatballs. They are five itty bitty things with mashed potatoes all around. Do go for the potato chips though. Their dip is out of this world! We also went to King’s Head Pub, his favourite bar place where Saleh came to join us.

2017 Ahmed and Noora Graduation Party

Then we all headed to Ahmed and Noora’s graduation party. They had such cute little cakes made. I didn’t try them but I heard they were delicious.

2017 Ahmed and Noora Graduation Meal

They even got Niko’s Niko’s catered! So much goodness on one plate!

Buffalo Bayou Brewery | Houston, Texas

Saturday morning Scruffy and I met up with Sissy and BIL for a chill drinking session at Buffalo Bayou Brewing. Two and I was done. Scruffy had like six and could keep going if we stayed any longer. Crazy boy. I’m hoping to come back for their better beers later in the year.

2017 Crawfish Boil

We then all went home and helped out for a family crawfish boil. Mmm … Dad went crazy and bought sixty pounds of crawfish for six people not counting Sissy who’s a vegetarian. Timothy came over later to help out then we played a few rounds of Camel Up and called it a night.

Hannah's 2017 Birthday Meal

Sunday afternoon was Hannah’s birthday celebration since her birthday was actually the day when Ahmed and Noora celebrated their graduation. All home cooked goodness. The chicken was the best thing ever along with the green beans.

Los Cucos | Katy, Texas | Scruffy and JJ

After work today Scruffy and I walked around the mall then headed to Los Cucos for dinner plans with Mallory and JJ. The first time Scruffy met JJ, he was asleep in his carrier but this time he was wide awake and he finally got to hold JJ. Too adorable.

Wild Wing Cafe
20940 Katy Fwy, Katy, TX 77449  |  (281) 647-9453  |  Website  |  Yelp
La Madeline
1560 Eldridge Pkwy, Houston, TX 77077  |  (281) 940-8516  |  Website  |  Yelp
Next Door Bar & Lounge
14714 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77079  |  (281) 493-0307  |  Website  |  Yelp
King’s Head Pub
1809 Eldridge Pkwy, Houston, TX 77077  |  (832) 379-1000  |  Website  |  Yelp
Baffalo Bayou Brewing
5301 Nolda St, Houston, TX 77007  |  (713) 750-9795  |  Website  |  Yelp
Los Cucos Mexican Cafe
5305 Bell Patna Dr, Katy, TX 77494  |  (281) 644-6808  |  Website  |  Yelp

The Worst Crawfish I’ve Ever Had

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Yesterday after work I finally had a chance to meet up with Ed for some crawfish and catch up. He met me in the parking lot of the supermarket (LA Crawfish is nestled inside) and practically took me by surprised with his aqua dyed hair and colorfully painted nails. I asked why the change and he replied with “It’s summer.”

LA Crawfish | Houston, Texas

We ordered our crawfish and potatoes adding shrimp and corn to mine. I will have to say that this is hands down the worst crawfish I’ve had in my life. Both the crawfish and shrimp were overcooked and started having that decaying texture. We suspect they let the crawfish sit in the pot until someone ordered to keep it hot and more than I hoped to see were dead before they were cooked.

The only thing I have no qualms about are the potatoes and corn. Those were perfectly made. Regardless, I won’t ever be coming back here and it makes me weary to try any other LA Crawfish places.

After eating he and I walked around the supermarket grabbing all the junk food we could find. That doesn’t usually happen to me after a meal so that goes to show how unsatisfied and horrible LA Crawfish was.

LA Crawfish
1005 Blalock Rd, Houston, TX 77055  |  (713) 461-8808  |  Website  |  Yelp

Birthday and Mother’s Day

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Kim's Teahouse | Katy, Texas | 2017 Birthday Lunch

I woke up wondering what I wanted for my birthday lunch to be and landed on Kim’s Teahouse. We ate at home in our pjs and played with Emmy.

2017 Birthday Gift from Scruffy Part 2

Soon after Scruffy showed up with his lunch and my second present … scratch offs and blueberry beer. Yum! He ate his lunch while staring at Emmy because she is so adorable.

Starbucks | Katy, Texas | Green Tea Frappuccinos and Iced Mocha

Green Tea Frappuccinos and Iced Mocha

Then he went with me to return things at postmark and DSW. We stopped by Starbucks since I get a free drink on my birthday and they were having half off fraps. We went back home and lounged around before heading over to Gordon’s. This was also the time Scruffy held Emmy for the first time ever. I loved seeing him interact with her.

2017 Mother's Day Dinner at Gordon's House

Gordon decided to throw Mother’s day at his house – potluck style. Even after stuffing our faces we ended up with a lot of leftovers.

Tea Bar | Sugar Land, Texas | 2017 Birthday Milk Tea from Mabel

Milk Tea with Tapioca

Mabel works at Tea Bar and knew it was my birthday and made me a milk tea with tapioca. It was extremely sweet but delicious. I tend to dislike big tapioca balls in my drink but these were the perfect consistency.

2017 Birthday Money from Grandma, Joanna, and Parents

Red envelopes are a usual present in our family. #rich #justkidding

2017 Birthday Present/Souvenir from June

June had just flown back from China and so I got a mix of birthday present and souviner. If you’ve never tried the Calbee Jagabee Sweet Potato Sticks … go getcha some. Sadly I’ve only been able to find it in Hong Kong. Anyone live in Hong Kong that wants to send some my way? I’ll be your best friend.

2017 Mother's Day Breakfast

The next morning, Mother’s Day, the siblings and I made breakfast for the family. June helped since we video chatted PoPo and Kathy overseas to see the baby. Afterward, I took a long nap.

Bombay Grill | Richmond, Texas | 2017 Mother's Day Dinner

Then woke up in time to relax with some telly, shower, and get ready to meet Scruffy and Jamie at Bombay Grill. I cannot get enough.

Meal Prep | Broccoli, Chicken Breast, Mashed Sweet Potatoes

I am extremely proud of myself for this meal prep because it was so gorgeously plated and because I’m using the glassware Scruffy got me for my birthday. Guys, this is such a simple meal to make but so freaking good.

2017 Birthday Present from Erin

Today at work Erin hands me a bag. A birthday gift! No one at work really knows my birthday so it was sweet that she remembered and got me something!

I’ve received so many masks this birthday that I’ll be maskin’ all day erry’day. I cannot wait to try them all out!

Kim’s Teahouse
1519 S Mason Rd, Katy, Texas 77450  |  (281) 646-0002  |  Website  |  Yelp
Starbucks
547 S Mason Rd, Katy, Texas 77450  | (281) 398-3958  |  Website  |  Yelp
Tea Bar
3699 Hwy 6, Sugar Land, Texas 77450  | (832) 500-4852  |  Website  |  Yelp
Bombay Grill
1852 FM 359, Richmond, Texas 77406  | (832) 595-9400  |  Website  |  Yelp