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Survived My First Week!

August 10, 2012 by Mellie Dee 4 Comments

First things first … I am WAY behind on my Google Reader. But TRUST … I will get through it!

Fingers crossed … hopefully this weekend.

It’s been a fun but tiring first week and now it’s the rest of my life. I’m not complaining. I have a job, food, and shelter.

And maybe I’ll still have my friends. I’ve been too busy to hang out with anyone.

Hopefully that’ll change once I get use to this schedule.

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A small part of what my workplace looks like.

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A close-up of the notes I’ve been studying. Mumble Jumbo.

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The way my building looks out to a wonderful scenery.

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What I snack on the most when I get hungry – ALMONDS!

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One of my favoritest (that’s a word … don’t question me) things I miss about school – new supplies!
Oh, did I mention they are free! And I picked them out from this BIG BIG Staples Catalogue! Weeee! Smile

So since I made it to one whole week. I celebrated today.

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My co-worker, Tony C., and I went and bought breakfast at our work’s Café instead of making my own breakfast at home.

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Then for lunch I went with Rose to Subway.
It was nice to catch up with her after not seeing her for so, so long.
We laughed, joked, and all that fun stuff.

Oh, did I mention on Friday’s I get to leave an hour early. Win!

So I went shopping!

When I got home, Mum, June, and I went to a Mexican Restaurant down the street for dinner.
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And we talked and joked and all that fun stuff.

Hope y’all had a good week as well.
Lack of postings will occur until I get use to this schedule.
Bare with me!
I am at the moment trying to put together a workout plan and I am PUMPED!

Till next time,
Peace & Love Y’all!

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Work = Lazy Days

August 7, 2012 by Mellie Dee 2 Comments

Work is getting a little … tiring. I guess because I’m starting up with the schedule of lesser sleep than usual. Eep! But I’m very grateful to have a job. I hope I get use to this whole waking 9 hrs of work per day type deal or else I’m going to be crashing during the weekend.

Work is pretty great. I get every other Friday off. So that means 3 day weekends! Sometimes it could be more if a national holiday comes through or whatever. I am hoping I can visit SA on one of those weekends. Fingers crossed. I hope FTK has something going on that weekend or something. It would give me an excuse to visit and see everyone. Winking smile

I am hoping I have time this weekend to write out a fitness plan. I am in need of it badly. Apparently I lost a few pounds when I was in Hong Kong and now I’m struggling to have it kept off. All I do is wake up, walk to my car, drive to work, sit in my chair for almost 9 hours give or take a good 10 minutes when I walk to the restroom or heat up my lunch, then drive back home, and sit. I am actually quite sad that I am too tired to workout. Why am I even tired? I don’t even move at all! So I’m giving my body a week’s notice to get use to the new schedule because this isn’t going to cut it!

Any tips on how to stay active/healthy while working?

Much appreciated.

Filed Under: Health & Fitness, Miscellaneous

Alyssa & Greg: Rehearsal Dinner

August 6, 2012 by Mellie Dee 2 Comments

My first day at work went pretty well. Went out to lunch with some of my team members and got to know some of them better. I only personally knew ONE  person on my floor but I’m lucky to have him because I would be so lost and all alone!

Anyway, the wedding was GORGEOUS. Beautiful. And super elegant and classy. But let’s rewind to Friday …

Mani/Pedi

I woke up bright and early and headed to CR Creative Nails and met up with Alyssa and her bridesmaids. I’m not a bridesmaid but I was very thankful I still got to be a part of the party and have so much fun. And I got to meet the rest of the bridesmaids and I’m glad to say, they are some of the nicest people ever. And gorgeous! One was our high school friend, Lauren F., and the rest were from Alyssa’s college. Oh and Alyssa’s sister, Cara.

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I had my first ever Pedi. I’m not a fan of feet but I wanted to be like everyone else and got it done. I am proud to report that I did not kick the lady in the face. Even when it tickled … a freaking lot. Alyssa caught my reactions and couldn’t help but laugh. Everyone was a natural but me. I am not use to relaxing and the lady doing my pedicure told me to relax and stop looking at her because every time I looked at her, I wanted to help … and I. Was. Not. Helping. Whoops.

But oh geebus, I’m happy Alyssa’s Mum picked this place. It’s the best service I ever had. Maybe it’s because we’re the bridal party but I am wanting to go back there again and get my nails done! Mum already says I have to once I get my first paycheck. Wonderful.

Three Olives Lunch

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After our mani/pedi, we had lunch a 3 Olives which was down the street. The last time I went here was for a friend’s bridal party and didn’t have such a great experience. I’m happy to tell you that after the remodeling, the food got tastier. The service still sucked balls though so only go here when you aren’t starving or on a tight schedule.

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I believe I got the Southwest Fettuccine. It was so good. Try it!

Rehearsal Dinner Party

Lauren and I made plans to get ready at her place so I went home and slummed around a little bit then headed to Lauren’s. Then we peeled out of the drive way and headed towards the hotel where everyone else was. After getting lost for a few minutes or so, we finally found it. I am ashamed to say I live in Katy. I do not know where anything is …

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The charter bus took us to the rehearsal place. So gorgeous. Them practicing. I cried and it wasn’t even the real thing. Ridiculous? …

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Then the charter bus took us all downtown to McCormick’s and Schmick’s. We had red wine and white. I chose the latter since I don’t really drink wine.

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Then we had some really great appetizers. Different cheeses with strawberries. Fried shrimp. Crab meat stuffed mushrooms. Cucumber with salmon and capers.

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We had a list of stuff we could chose from and I chose this: Dinner was bread with butter. New England Clam Chowder. Filet Mignon with green beans and mashed potatoes.

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We had champagne with our toasts which were lovely!

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And then our desserts came out. I picked the cheesecake … which became a blueberry cheesecake. Even better! It was delicious.

I sat next to Cara and all she could do was tell me “Go big, or go home!” when I couldn’t finish my food … I wanted to go home so bad.

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Alyssa then gave us presents. The bridesmaids got earrings that went gorgeously with their dress. That would be Lauren’s earrings. And I got a necklace (which I wore as a bracelet since it didn’t go well with my dress).

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Greg’s parents got these cups made! And then had little bags of Jordan Almonds in there. So cute!

I had a great time getting to know everyone in Alyssa’s life. It meant a lot that they included me. I felt very a part of the wedding party and it’s simple things like this. Getting to know some of the most important people in her life.

Up next … The wedding.

Stay tuned!

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Oh Snap!

August 6, 2012 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

First day of work is TODAY! Ahhh. I’m pretty sure I’m already at the office slaving away meeting people and getting set up.

Sorry for the short post. I have so much to do so obviously this is written earlier.

But I’ll make up for it. Like I promised, I WILL have the rehearsal dinner party and wedding updated soon enough. I’ve been busy building things and cleaning up my room a little.

Peace and Love y’all!

Filed Under: Miscellaneous

Wedding Shenanigans

August 3, 2012 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Just got back from the rehearsal dinner party!

I’ll update on that later.

Tomorrow’s the wedding so I need to get my rest!

It’s going to be a long day tomorrow.

Sorry. You’ll have to wait for the updates.

Hope y’all have a happy weekend!

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