Mellie Dee ♥

And just like that, it’s May. How crazy time flies. It’s only normal to start my post on Rizzo and how he stays by me while I work. He was also eyeing my blueberries.

just a couple of delicious thing I made this week. Ramen and stuffed salmon. All too much food saved for another meal. It’s funny how much less I eat during quarantine. Anyone else the same?

I did make a delicious crunchwrap. This reminds me of Pennsylvania. I made these for the first time there when I was visiting Lily and Daniel. So good!

speaking of making yums, I had a fail. J was making ube crinkles which are a type of cookies. Sadly, our flour expired way past the date and gave me a very floury flavour. I trashed them all.

We did get new flour and even picked up some yeast. What should I make?! Give me some ideas please!

I’ve filled my times with facials …

… and backyard chills. Rizzo loves to sit in my lap while my show plays. I lay with my eyes closed and I can hear Rizzo sniffing the clean air.

When I turn off my shows I can hear my neighbor playing softly on his guitar. It sounds like one of the Rebelution songs. It was perfect with the cool breeze.

Beets. All day everyday. I’ve been obsessed and the air fryer has been my best friend in keeping my belly happy. I also had pigs in a blanket and Spaghetti O’s to relive college days.

Alliana started doing tarot readings and asked if I wanted mine read so that she could practice and get more business before she became a professional. Funny enough, every person I know that reached out to her has never met one another and all agreed that she was spot on so she’s well on her way!

I left work early Friday to run errands with June for a couple of hours. Then the downfall came where I was stuck back at work until almost 10pm. No worries though because I had some downtime to do other things. It just sucks when you have to wait for others to turn in their work so you can do yours.

We celebrated Saturday by ordering crawfish from my now favourite place, Yummy Seafood and Oysters. We got 8 lbs of crawfish, 2 lbs of shrimp, 2 clusters of snow crab legs, 2 sausages, and mushrooms. Corn and potatoes came for free. Sigh, that’s the stuff. They shorted us a corn and a potato but I guess that’s life of delivery. Also take a look at the bags. It’s a good laugh when I gave them our full names and ended up with those. Whatever works!

Rizzo haven’t been eating. I think he’s depressed I’m at home all day and he doesn’t have alone time. All he does is sleep though but I give him lots of scratches, blueberries and carrots.

Patricia and I have been playing Snapchat pool. I must say, I’m better online than in person. If anyone is down to play this or Words with Friends, or any other game, hit me up. I’m becoming a pro at it all … Maybe. Mallory’s dad, Mace, is still kicking my butt in Words with Friends except for maybe one or two rounds.

I finally caved and got some alcohol in my system. My grocery delivery came this week and I got my White Claw in. I also went and ordered zebra cakes because I haven’t had it in a long, long time and craved one. I did this in the middle of the day while The Circle was playing in the background.

I felt very judged by my coworker. Constant stares into my soul. These quarantine blog posts will always capture him pretty much staring at me like this.

Friday was my day off so I finally went out into the world with my quarantine mask. I feel like I have a face where I look better with a cap on or something covering my face like this. Also, I need to get me eyebrows done. Thankful for my mask covering up my mustache.

June went with me to the work campus. She sat in the car while I went to grab my keyboard, mouse and other knickknacks. One of them was the Catana Comics daily calendar. I’ve missed over a month now and was so happy to look at them and rip them off. These two were some of my favourites from the bunch because it’s pretty much true.

We went to get groceries as well since there’s not a lot of people on Friday mornings. We also went and picked up McDonald’s to be a little bad. They have the double Filet o’ Fish but I think I’d stick with the single patty. Not enough bun to fish ratio to tartar and cheese. The fish also flaked off more making it fall apart much easier.

I spent a couple of hours perfecting my ukulele playing skills. I sang Rizzo many songs as well and this was how he took it all in. He’s gained a lot of weight from just sleeping all the time now that I’m just at home working a lot.

Check out my creation! Sopa de Fideo! I had my first bowl last December, fell in love, and ever since then wanted to recreate it. I finally found the noodles they use and put my own spin by adding a lot of vegetables. Online recipes didn’t really have anything but soup and noodles so I was very excited when I saw how successful I was. I’ll share the recipe soon but mostly so that I can look back on it when I need it.

I received my early birthday present from Lily! I love everything inside and excited to use everything! She couldn’t wait to mail it out hence the earliness. No complaints here because it makes it just the more special. I love you!

I spent a few hours outside on Saturday, taking in the clean air and cool breeze. Rizzo and Rocky sat with me and somehow, Rizzo ended up sleeping on my lap. I wasn’t against it though since it was a nice warmth. I was able to get through a few chapters but I really need to read more if I want to accomplish my 12 books a year goal. I’ve completed zero and it’s already April!

We decided on hot pot for dinner. I made jokes that we should eat well now since we could all lose our jobs soon. We eat less and less every year which is good because that also means more leftovers, saving money.

I started a new diamond painting and even got others to join in and buy some. Beth is one of them – she found a site and if they are legit and she gets her product, I’m going to order more. I’ve been wanting a square diamonds but haven’t found a design I like. Can’t wait to frame this one – just need to find some frames.

This quarantine might not be what everyone imagined but I have loved every second of it. Do I miss my family and friends? Yes. But we’re all safe and well, a roof over our heads and food in the fridge. Families are making a lot of memories with their children and cherishing the time they have. Board games, family dinners, etc.

I have a job (for now) and I actually love my job. I have more time to spend with Rizzo since I don’t have to get ready or commute. I am brushing up and catching up with a lot of my hobbies that I never have a lot of time for.

There might be negatives in the world or even your own lives, but there are so many positives as well. If I lose my job I’ll be sad, but I’ll try my best to see it as an opportunity to find something I will love even more.