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Grand Lux | Houston, Texas

February 11, 2020 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

I met up with Delisha after work at Grand Lux for happy hour. She was nice enough to wait two hours for me to get off work since she usually gets off earlier. It’s been awhile since we caught up. We spent over two hours catching up about life and work. There’s a lot going on with her and I’m excited to see the outcomes.

The food at Grand Lux wasn’t bad at all! I don’t mind driving back out there to try other things. My favourite is probably the potatoes mashed and wrapped with Chinese wonton wrappers. It’s kind of like potato skins … But way better!

Crumbl Cookies | Katy, Texas

February 10, 2020 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Work was so crazy today that I had to cancel my lunch plans. Lunch plans that I rarely get to make. So when I get a text that Mallory picked up some cookies from the new bakery, Crumbl Cookies, my heart was happy.

She got Oreo, Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter, and Sugar Cookie with Almond Icing. I’m not sure what they are called but that’s how I’d describe it.

My favourite was the Oreo as there were little pieces inside. The chocolate chip was the worst in my opinion, a big let down. As for the peanut butter, if they put in chunks of Reese’s like they did in the Oreo, I think it would have been better. The almond icing on the sugar cookie was very overpowering but it wasn’t so bad.

Tiff Treats is still our number one favourite place but if we had to pick gourmet then I guess they could do.

Jacob fared well in my hands. I gave him back before he started bawling again. JJ has liked me more ever since I read him bedtime stories. Or maybe he’s growing up and realized I’m amazing.

Conversations that Spark Wonder

February 8, 2020 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Yummy Seafood & Oysters | Katy, Texas | Beth & Scott

I got to introduce Beth and Scott to one of my favourite seafood boil place, Yummy Seafood & Oysters! They ended up loving the flavours and we had nice conversations about everything and anything, like other religions in the world not many people know about.

Scott and I went to high school together but we were in different circles. I remember his face but that’s about it. It’s such a small world that Mallory and Beth would meet and bring everyone together. Mum was so happy the amount I took back home and couldn’t wait to eat her share.

The General Public | Hopdoddy | Houston, Texas | Milos

I worked out while watching telly, picked up the pups from the vet dropoff and got ready to meet Milos at The General Public for a few drinks. After a bit of conversation I started getting hungry so we stopped by Hopdoddys for the burgers and fries. I learned a lot talking to him about people, life, and living. My own personal therapist as I joked.

The weekend is almost over. I’m not ready!

Hot Pot at Amelia’s

February 7, 2020 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Today was a pretty great and relaxing day. I took Dad to the doctor, got a new car battery and spent the rest of the day doing practically nothing.

Hot Pot | Amelia, Chase, Juhi, Vijay, Yang, Mary, Miao, Daniel, Cameron, Caleb

I went over to Amelia’s to prep for hot pot night with her while we caught up. It was with some people from my old team and some of their significant others (Amelia, Chase, Juhi, Vijay, Yang, Mary, Miao, Daniel, Cameron and Caleb). It was so bizarre because Yang and Mary used to go to high school with me. They were only a year and two years younger than me!

Before hot pot, I brought my grill with me and we made some boneless galbi which everyone seemed to love so yay!!

Secret Hitler and Werewolf Board Games | Amelia, Chase, Juhi, Vijay, Yang, Mary, Daniel, Cameron, Caleb

After talking for a long while we started to clean up and went upstairs for board games that Daniel brought. It was a lot of fun and we played so many rounds that by the time I got home, it was almost one am.

I’m pooped and ready for Saturday! It’s going to be a great day to … So I hope.

Tasty Point | Katy, Texas

February 6, 2020 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Yesterday after work I met up with Odell at Next Door Lounge. We threw back a couple of drinks and talked about random things. After awhile we bid our farewells. I saw a Dairy Queen and had to stop by. I ordered the steak fingers which brought back a lot of memories. I forgot how delicious they tasted. The fries, not so much. I wonder if they sell these in the freezer aisles …

Today, I finally got my Indian fix. I don’t get much of that nowadays so even though it’s not at my favourite Indian restaurant, I’ll take it anyway I get.

Work has been splendid all week. I have been the most successful in ticking off my tasks without my boss around stressing me out. I don’t think that I’ve ever felt so completed with my tasks as I did this week and I’m not sure if I’ll ever get it again. Here’s to hoping.

Rose came and picked me up and we went to Tasty Point. It’s actually one of my newest favourite places with all the choices they have. We ordered too much as usual.

For appetizers, in the order of my most favourite to not, the pig ears, stinky tofu, super long fries. I’d probably only order the pig ears again.

As for the main entrees we got the black garlic oil ramen and porchini hot pot. I believe that’s what they are called. Both hit the spot since it’s so cold out but I’d probably stick with the hot pot next time.

We were going to go somewhere else for dessert but after much debate we decided to stay where we were. Instead of their plethora of dessert choices, we both ordered drinks to go instead.

We stopped by Walgreens so I could buy more hand sanitizer then went over to her house for the main reason we were meeting up. To teach her how to knit. After a couple of hours, she finally got it down. She is still having issues holding on too tight with her right but other than that, practice makes perfect!

Kathrine was nice enough to hang out with us as we were knitting and she offered me boba ice cream. How crazy right? You’d think the boba would be hard but they weren’t and Rose said she read that the balls were made differently. She says there’s a taro flavour as well which I really want to try now. Super expensive for four but it’s now on my list of wants.

No work tomorrow means relaxation at its finest. Going to watch one of my many shows until I fall asleep. Night world!