Mellie Dee ♥

Today went by pretty well. I worked for a good couple hours and I’m proud to say that a script I wrote finally ran successfully without errors! And instead of a three-hour run-time, it completed in an hour and a half! This is a major milestone for me especially since I wrote it in a new tool!

Soon enough I was off to my Secondary Team’s Away Day. We stayed on campus this time since we apparently used too much money last round. We talked about this past year accomplishments (and things we didn’t accomplish) and next year’s expectations. I always learn so much with this team that I don’t mind sitting in a room with these folks talking about “boring” things.

We left and headed to The Escape Game for our 2:30pm booking. And we escaped!!! I had a great team to work with and we had fun along the way. We made an executive decision to head home and not wait for the other group in a different game.

Which brings me to this. I’ve spent six hours since I’ve been home working on these ornaments for work and I’m nowhere near done. But I enjoy it! If anyone wants ornaments made in the future or something like this, reach out to me. I gotchu! I already have someone requesting some as a Christmas presents!

Ice cream party! One of the people in my Secondary Team is leaving to be in deepwater. She’s been bugging the boss for some ice cream and balloons and finally got her wish today as we said goodbye. I went and got ice cream and jetted out of there.

I also got a jacket from the Secondary Team. Tomorrow’s our Away Day. I get to sit there and listen to people talk, then go to an escape room afterward. It’s going to be nice to get away from my desk but I know I’ll be stuck working on some things while we’re there.

I went over to Mallory’s today after work. She made spaghetti and meatballs. I mixed in pesto and tomato sauce. That pesto tastes nothing like Ashy’s. Wishing I had more and too afraid to use up the ones I have in my freezer. Sigh.

I came home to this monstrosity. I guess when you have Black Friday still coming at you along with work party things, it gets a little crazy. Not to mention, Sissy sent some of her Christmas presents here, too.

Today was quite relaxing. Chiropractic adjustment when I woke up, Loft and UPS to return items, then movies while cuddling with Rizzo. I’ve been constantly receiving packages all day as well. Between my Black Friday online shopping and the work’s Christmas party supplies coming in, it was a nice surprise to see what was arriving at my door.

I went and spent some time with Mallory as well. We ordered Favor delivery from Atami and desserts from Ooh La La Bakery thanks to free shipping! They give you so much food that I have a lot of leftovers!

JJ wanted me to teach him how to hold chopsticks and Mallory was quick at snapping pictures for memories. He’s right-handed apparently but held chopsticks in his left. It was so freaking adorable how hard he tried. He was able to use both hands on his chopsticks to grab something but in the end, reverted back to his hands. We also found out he wasn’t a big fan of the celery and boy did they put a lot of celery in.

I got to hold Jacob for a bit while Mallory showered and John took care of JJ. He had his, “okay, no more pictures please”, hand up. He’s dang good at lifting up his head now. Mallory thinks it’s weird that I compliment him on his round head.

We watched a little bit of WWE before I left which brought back a lot of memories. She told me they’re coming to town end of January. I really wish I could go because it’s something I’ve wanted since I was a kid but I don’t think it’s happening. Next time I guess.