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2020 Chinese New Year Part 2

January 25, 2020 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

We celebrated Chinese New Year today by going to Grandma’s, meeting up with uncles, aunts, Sissy and BIL. I played Tetris and went up to level 99 before it ended saying Congratulations. I wanted to see how far I could go! Ugh. BIL and I played a few games of Bomberman before calling it quits since the CPU won’t EVERY SINGLE TIME. We’re horrible.

When we left June, Mum and I stopped by Duck and Bao since eating dumplings is good luck for the new year. When we were just about finished the waiter told us they had changed chefs. It explains why the food tasted different than our first time. It wasn’t as flavourful, not as much juices and you can see the hole at the top of the soup dumplings. It was a bummer. We still enjoyed our meal though. Hopefully, when they asked for my feedback, they take what I say to consideration to make it better.

I’ve been cleaning my office in preparation for the little ones to arrive! I’ve been getting in a lot of Netflix movies while doing so.i keep forgetting to clean and end up just watching. Maybe I’m getting old and I can’t multitask anymore …

Delices de Maurice | Katy, Texas

January 24, 2020 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Today has been a fairly good day. I woke up early and got my blood work done then headed over to the chiropractor. I splurged and got some sole inserts custom made that’s going to come in a couple of weeks. This is the first session where anywhere he put his hands on it cracked so nicely. I feel as if some weight has been lifted.

I walked around World Market for a bit then headed to Delices de Maurice to meet up with Sebastian. He was nice enough to treat me to dessert, berry fruit tart for me and a cream puff for him. We each got a savory type crepe. I also got a hazelnut latte and he got a French onion soup.

Everything was perfectly made. We both agreed it’s the best crepe in Houston and the pastry was so crisp and fresh. I want more! This is by far one of the best French bistros in Houston!

We sat and talked for what was only supposed to be an hour since he had to pack and head to Austin. By the time we looked down on our phones we realized over two hours had passed. We bid our farewells and I headed home.

After a while I headed to the dealership for some maintenance before heading back home to our Chinese New Year meal.

I’m currently being lazy but I really need to start cleaning my office so that when Brudda, SIL, Emmy, and Finn come down, they have a clean place to sleep for a whole week! Yippie!!

Bamboo House | Houston, Texas

January 23, 2020 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

I took the plunge and got tickets to San Diego! I will get to have a short and nice trip away from work for a few days. I can’t imagine the work I’ll have coming back but I’m trying to not overthink and just enjoy.

Bamboo House | Houston, Texas | NOV Lunch

Work has been crazy so I was happy I got to walk away for a New Year’s lunch with the NOV team. We ventured to Bamboo House for a legit meal. It’s always nice getting this time with them because if feels so natural. The duck was my favourite. I rarely get it with the tortilla type wrap and instead get the ball so it was a nice change, not as heavy as it would have been if it was with the bao.

After putting out a few fires I headed to Mallory’s. Beth was also over so we hung out and I played with JJ a bit before we ordered dinner from DoorDash and opened a wine. A much needed wine after a rough week.

Mallory and I are currently trying to figure out what show to watch.

Emma’s 3rd Birthday & Gilly

January 18, 2020 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

I went and picked up my metallic Deadpool from Box Lunch then headed off to lunch with June at Yummy Crawfish and Seafood. The place was packed! Our stomaches have definitely gotten smaller because we couldn’t even finished what we were sharing!

Emma's Third Birthday Party | Bounce House

I dropped June off and I headed to Wacko’s new house to celebrate Emma’s 3rd birthday. Nice decorations and a bounce house.

Emma's Third Birthday Party | Tacos and Soup

The best thing was of course the food. Beef, pork, and chicken tacos. They were LEGIT. And nachos and bean soup to seal it all up. I was hoping I could eat more but I couldn’t.

I left and headed to Mallory’s while they were still partying it up. We watched an episode or two of Dynasty and caught up.

Then I headed to Toro Sushi to meet up with Gilly. He puts sugar in his soy sauce! And nothing else. How crazy is that. This place was actually super delicious and we ended up talking for three hours about everything and nothing.

I’m back home now wishing the weekend wasn’t about to be over. Hoping this upcoming week will be a better one at work. Sigh.

Happy Hour at High & Dry

January 17, 2020 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Work has been getting harder and harder. I can’t seem to get a break. And feelings of suffocation is happening.

I left work later than planned, rushed home to let the pups out then headed to BIL’s to drop off the PS4. Jason came and was surprised at all the boxes and bags and even tape that still worked after so many years. He said it was like unwrapping a whole new PS4!

High & Dry | Houston, Texas | Old Fashioned & Love Street

Even though it was horrible at work, I was happy I got to be at happy hour with my old co-workers.

Salim dropped off his car at Sissy’s and we took an Uber to High and Dry. He was nice enough to get me a drink since I paid for the ride.

High & Dry | Houston, Texas | Priscilla & Mellie Dee

Priscilla and I had to take a selfie of course!

High & Dry | Houston, Texas | Priscilla, Mellie Dee, Salim, Aaron, John, Gilbert

Then one with all the boys, Salim, Aaron, John and Gilbert. The crowd was crazy and after throwing a few back we headed to eat.

Christian's Tailgate | Houston, Texas | Priscilla, Gilbert, Salim, Aaron, John

I hadn’t eaten since seven the previous night so I guess you could say I was having a dang good time. We ordered a whole table of food and had a great time talking, laughing, and singing along with the 90s music that was playing at Christian’s Tailgate.

We bid our farewells to Priscilla and then after a while, Salim called an Uber and we were out the door. A quick ride back to our cars where we said good night. I headed home since this week has been tough and my bed is calling my name. He, on the other hand, is still out partying. I joked he was going to a booty call.

Tomorrow is hopefully a full day of fun and entertainment. Can’t wait! Eek!