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Workout Grind

June 12, 2012 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Starbucks Date

With Michelle!

But before that, I was at Walgreens and I bumped into an old Junior High/High School peer, Victoria Z. She’s grown up to a beautiful women. We caught up for a bit and then went our separate ways. It’s always nice to see old schoolmates doing well.

Anyway, I went to Michelle’s workplace and then we walked to Starbucks. We talked for an hour and a half about jobs and ~~boyfriends~~ her boyfriend and the one I like that won’t ever be. Stupid distance. He probably doesn’t even remember me anymore. Embarrassed smile

I’m split. I love being home because I get to see my friends here more but I miss everyone in SA. Everyone who I’ve learned to truly open up with and has made a big impact in my life. In the back of my mind I know I’ll never see 1/3 of them ever again. Sad? It’s the truth.

Workout Grind

I have 3 weeks until Hong Kong so I’m trying to get ready for it. All that walking in the heat is going to kill me.

I found a 3 week workout that’s suppose to get you in shape for Spring Break but Spring Break … Hong Kong … same difference, right?

30 minute cardio
Arm: 3 sets of 12 with 5 lb. weight
     – Tricep Extensions
     – Bicep Curls
     – Pushups
     – Shoulder Presses
Ab: 3 sets
     – Plank – 30 sec hold
     – Crunches – 12 center, 12 left, 12 right
Leg: 3 sets
     – Forward Lunges – 12 right, 12 left
     – Squats – 10
     – Wall Sits – 30 sec hold

For the cardio, since I have a sprained ankle, I power walked for 30 minutes with Rocky.

It was a struggle with the leg workouts but I powered through. Especially with the wall sits. I will do those amazingly one day!

I didn’t do a warm-up but I did do a cool down.

Calf Raise Down
Lying Straight, Leg to Chest
Stretch Lying
Toe Grab
One Leg Over
Looking at Ceiling
Lying Trunk Twists

Now I feel so powerful. Twenty more days to go!

Cannot wait for my ankle to heal so I can do my runs! Smile

2012 Houston Beer Fest

June 10, 2012 by Mellie Dee 1 Comment

Sissy found a deal on some website for tickets to the beer fest for less than $15. She bought 3 tickets. One for me, herself, and Brett.

So to beer fest we go on June 9th. It was scheduled to rain so I was very happy when by the time we left, it didn’t. It rained after we left. Good luck?

They give everyone a cup with a map and 10 tickets. Tickets used to get drinks. whooo!

It was so hot. Sweat. Sweat. Sweat.

Only some of the beer brands we tried. Yum. I’ve never tried so much beer in one “sitting”.

They sold beer holding belt buckles. Ridiculous? I agree.

I bought a sausage because I was so hungry. All I had was 2 scrambled eggs. Gotta eat if I wanted to stay sober from all that drinking. Winking smile

$3 for that sausage … waste. It was very juicy though and filling.

Sissy and I went with my mum last year to their Inaugural 2011 Houston Beer Fest. And I must say, this one was definitely way better. It had to be because if they failed again, they will never have costumers again.

Pappas Bar-B-Q
8777 South Main
Houston, Texas
(713) 432-1107
www.pappasbbq.com

Rib Combo [1beef, 2 pork, 3 baby back ribs + 2 sides of your choice] | $12.95

I got the Mac ‘n Cheese side for Sissy. And the Yams for myself. I only at one and gave the rest away. It was too dang sweet with that brown sugar. I didn’t eat that slice of bread either. Smile

The beef was dry. But the pork and baby back ribs were delicious. I will come back here again for those two things. Smile

Got this in the mail tonight. I cannot wait to see them walk down the aisle. I wish I had a boy … friend to go with to all these weddings. Smile with tongue out

Remodeling

June 7, 2012 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Reunion with Tan

I haven’t seen an old friend of mine, Tan, for 2+ years. And today we did what we always do. Go to the mall.

I’ve been doing Paleo but that dang food court didn’t have anything Paleo so I went for the Philly Cheesesteak Wrap. If I’m going to break my eats, I’m going to go all the way. And I got a bag of chips. I know, I know. I declared today as cheat day.

After lunch we walked around the mall for over 2 1/2 hours. Since he paid for my lunch, I paid for our dessert. Yum! I’m not a fan of cookies, but I was craving some.

On the way home, I took the long way and passed by my old high school. Don’t be fooled. My high school was at least 1/2 a mile long with two floors. This doesn’t count the Athletic part of the high school. I know they say college is the time of your lives but I really, really loved high school. I knew who I was and who I belonged with. Now I feel lost.

Remodeling

Since I’m home now. For good. With a job and all. I’m going to remodel my room. Excited. I have a plan set out and I’m ready for changes!

I cleaned up a bit before realizing I need to take a picture since these changes will be dramatic.

Halfway there. I’m done for the day. Time to rest up for another day of clean up.

It’s been thundering really loud and I’m scared! So Rocky is sleeping with me tonight. I haven’t been sleeping on either of the beds and have been on the floor. Lucky him. Winking smile

2012 Summer Road Trip | Day 4

June 6, 2012 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Day started out with having to say goodbye to our hotel. It was time for brunch and heading back to Houston.

Don’t you just love the décor at this hotel? It’s called The Ambassador. Check it out. It has an old feel to it. Love.

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
429 Decatur Street
New Orleans, Louisiana
(504) 522-5800
www.bubbagump.com

Mama Blue’s Shrimp Gumbo [with select fish and sausage] | Cup $5.29 Bowl $7.29

Super watery. Liked the gumbo from Pompano Joe’s in Florida better.

Captain’s Fish & Chips [traditional beer battered] | $12.99

The fish was flaky but it was not anything special. The batter was actually very light and airy. The fries were normal … a little leaning to the side of getting hard.

Some of the girls wanted real food before Café du Monde so we went here unplanned. It wasn’t that great. I wouldn’t care to go to another Bubba Gump’s in the future. If I do, I’ll definitely get something else.

After our meal, we walked pass some horses. This is me feeding one a carrot. He’s actually part mule/donkey because they’re better for pulling a carload of people.

Anyway, he pretty much slobbered all over my hand. I walked like a speed of light to wash my hand at our next destination:

Café du Monde
800 Decatur Street
New Orleans, Louisiana
(504) 525-4544
www.cafedumonde.com

Jenny and I did those little penny machines. Instant souvenir.

Café au Lait (Coffee) | $3.87

Beignets [order of 3 French donuts] | $2.42

The coffee had no taste to it. It was an add-your-own-sugar type deal. After that, instant yum. I’m in no way a coffee drinker but it was so good. I wish I had more.

The beignets were so warm and gooey from the powered sugar. We had two orders and shared it with everyone else. Yum, yum. I only ate one and a quarter. I wish I had more!

The group before going into the car and heading home. Trip ends.

Those were the longest and shortest 4 days of trip ever.

I cannot wait when Hong Kong trip comes. All those wonderful eateries. Cannot wait! Eeep!

2012 Summer Road Trip | Day 3

June 5, 2012 by Mellie Dee 1 Comment

Our day begin at a local café:

Another Broken Egg Café
979 Hwy 98
Destin, Florida
(850) 650-0499
www.anotherbrokenegg.com

There was a wait outside the café for 20-40 minutes. Not bad. But it was a Wednesday. But then again it was summer in a touristy area. Wait was worth it.

The Farm Fresh [our garden fresh selection of broccoli, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, & melted combo cheese; served with a side of country potatoes and English muffin] | $9.99

If you love potatoes … go here and try it! The outside is crispy but the inside is soft and mushy. Just how a country potato should be. Other places seem to dry it out or it becomes hard. Here, it’s perfect. Give me your secret!

The omelet was plain. Seems like a normal omelet. I could do without all the cheese though. And I definitely did not eat the English muffin.

Sausage (2 patties) | $3.49

I ordered a side of sausage because I wanted some meat. It was very normal like the omelet and super oily. It was costly but hey, I guess they changed their menu, 3 patties for $3.49. Still expensive but can’t complain.

Monster Cinnamon Roll [warm & gooey with a cream cheese icing] | $3.89

Jenny ordered this, took a few bites. It was soooooo gooooood. A to order again if I’m ever at a Broken Egg Café. It was just like they said, warm and gooey. It was so moist. So dang good. I’m drooling as I’m typing this.

Banana’s Foster [waffle, french toast, or jumbo pancake; covered with our very own warm banana’s foster sauce, whipped cream, pecans & fresh banana slices] | $10.99

Another one of Jenny’s order. She really loves sweets. I took a bite and geebus. Too sweet! I think this is a sharing type of deal. She was eating it all by herself and I’m sure she overloaded on all the sugar. Bleugh!

After brunch, we went on to New Orleans, Louisiana. And checked into the hotel and got ready.

See my darkness. Yuck!

Dinner was at:

Emeril’s Restaurant
800 Tchoupitoulas Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
(504) 528-9393

Free Bread

I’m not sure of the real names of the bread but I know one is like a croissant (brown), one like cornbread (yellow), and one like a focaccia bread (square). The best one? The croissant one. Yum. So delicious.

Tammy’s choice:

Grilled Niman Ranch Double Cut Pork Chop [with caramelized sweet potatoes, tamarind glaze and green Chile mole sauce] | $32

The pork chop was very juicy … but very salty. Not a fan. The sweet potatoes were delicious though. Loved the texture but like the pork, a little salty.

My choice:

Andouille Crusted Drum [with grilled vegetables, shoestring potatoes, glazed pecans and creole meliniere sauce] | $29

Yum. The fish was very flaky and juicy but the outside was crunchy. Reason I picked this was the vegetables. Because I haven’t eaten enough. The shoestring potatoes were a little on the salty side but it was crunchy and so yummy.

I would get this again.

Jenny’s choice:

Sweet Barbecue Glazed Salmon [with Andouille-potato hash, crispy onions, and house made Worcestershire] | $27

I was going to pick this but I’m not a big fan of crispy onions and I really wanted those vegetables. Loved the salmon. Very flaky. The onions were meh. Glad I didn’t order this and suck with my drum though.

I would order this if the onions weren’t with it. I love onions, but these didn’t cut it.

After dinner, we went back to the hotel and got ready. The other girls pre-drank. Then we went to Bourbon Street.

Tropical Isle
721 Bourbon Street
New Orleans, Louisiana
(504) 529-1409
www.tropicalisle.com

I’m not quite sure if this is the right location. There were three on that street.

They are well known for their Hand Grenades | $8. I’m not sure what’s in it. But yum!

Heard this stuff makes you drunk fast so we bought two and shared it between all of us. One on ice and one as a slush. Get it on ice. Ice melts and makes the alcohol not as strong and it tastes better at the end. (Maybe we got use to the alcohol though …)

I don’t know where this place is. I looked it up online but I cannot find it. I’ll just call it:

Big Easy Pizza By the Slice
Bourbon Street
New Orleans, Louisiana

Meat Lover’s | $4.50

So cheesy. So greasy. So yummy. Get it. It tastes good from walking around everywhere.

Crossed another thing off my bucket list.

Going to a Gentlemen’s Club. Seriously. Nothing special. I’m sorry if this offends anyone but I just wanted to see why some guys like to go. It was actually funny being there. I really liked one of them. She’s from California and only come and do this for a few months for fun.