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PoPo Got a Cellphone!

April 19, 2019 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

A two-hour late night car ride means, Starbucks. When someone pays, you take them up on the offer. I tried something new, some cinnamon type latte. It was actually pretty good though I hate that they put so much ice in it. It’s been a long while that I had the top down. The weather was perfect and I’m hoping tomorrow night’s weather will be just as great.

We found out today that PoPo got a cellphone and it’s the cutest shit ever. She is almost 90 and the only technology she knows is the telly and a home phone. She’s never been into technology but she now has one so that she can see pictures we send, especially Emmy since Kathy always forgets when she gets home. We use WhatsApp so we can communicate with voice since she lives on the other side of the world. I miss her voice and it’s nice to have her call me by my childhood nickname again. Hopefully, I’ll get to visit her next year. So many trips to plan, not enough money or time. Maybe I can stop by Japan now since I don’t have to wait anymore.

Crawfish Boil & Bouldering

April 18, 2019 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Our boss’s boss was giving away Easter candy while someone else was hiding Easter eggs everywhere. We got a little bit of work done since everyone was practically looking forward to what was coming up.

Work hired a company for an all-you-can-eat crawfish boil at a park, alcohol included along with a koozie. We were told not to go back to the office. Crawfish, shrimp, potatoes, corn, sausage, and mushrooms … all for free! They kept coming out from 12 pm to 3 pm.

Excuse my messy hair. The wind was wild. I hope this picture does it justice. They were all pretty much gigantic with big juicy claws and cooked to perfection.

As people were finishing we started getting into groups to chat. I was lucky Rose brought Andrew over! I haven’t seen him since 2011! Amy took a chance on me and Andrew signed off on it back in 2007. If it wasn’t for him believing in me when I graduated out of high school, I wouldn’t be where I am today. My first boss. Forever grateful.

Momentum Bouldering with Erin, John, Christopher

We went our separate ways and then later met at Erin’s. We, along with John and Christopher, went to Momentum for some bouldering. They were having a deal where they could bring a buddy everyday in April. I only had to pay for the shoes, less than $7.

I feel like I did better when I came in December but I will say I did more challenging ones this time around but I also came back with more bruises. This also made me realize how much I’m lacking upper body strength.

Salmon Life

April 17, 2019 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

One of our vendors visited us today to show us all their products and tools. Luckily, being on my old team and going to a smaller company for eight months, I’ve been lucky to have used them all. I was a bit bummed I didn’t get to learn anything but we were given a free lunch. This is by far one of the best meals my company provides and by that I’m just talking about the salmon.

After work I went over to Mallory’s. With our busy schedules it has been tough but I’m glad we finally had time to see one another. She was nice enough to make one of my favourite meals. Yep, salmon again but this time, stuffed with crab! And with no grains! She knows me so well!

John tends to make comments as jokes so when he made another one today I whispered to Mallory that I’m going to fake cry to make him feel bad and she goes and calls him out for it. He felt so bad he came over to me and patted my back to tell me he’s joking to realize we were joking and proceeded to shoot me with his Nerf gun … which JJ picked up on doing.

These past few months, I’ve seen a different side of him. It took me by surprise when I found out he’ll always ask Mallory how I’m doing with the break up and how I’m doing with the stress of work if he knew we’ve spoken. I knew he always cared but this was a whole new level.

Friendly Heart

April 16, 2019 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Tomorrow would be a month since Scruffy and I met up to see the pups and no matter how much I wish I could see pictures and videos of Luna’s derpy face, I know that I can’t until he’s ready.

I’d like to trust him when he said he’d like to get to a point where we can both talk to one another again without all the emotions when he reached out today.

In the future, if either one of us reaches out to one another, I can only hope that we both respond with a friendly heart.

An end does not have to be the end.
-Najwa Zebian, Sparks of Phoenix

Christopher’s Birthday

April 15, 2019 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

I was lucky enough to see Jamie today to give her some treats from my vacation for her and the family, as well as some alpaca socks just for Mama. I don’t know if she gave it to them or if she did, let them know it’s from me but if they received it and enjoyed it, that’s all that matters. I know one day I won’t think of buying them things but for now I’m thankful she accepted it.

I knew her a year before I even met Scruffy and she has always been my mentor with my career. I don’t know how long she gets to stay in my life but I hope for a long while because I have no one I’m comfortable with to ask stupid work questions to. I’m thankful she’s willing to still help me with my career if I need it. I hope that he is okay with it because losing her too is just too much all at once.

Christopher's Birthday at Porch Swing Pub with Erin, John, Juhi

Christopher’s birthday was today and Erin, Juhi, John and I celebrated with him at Porch Swing Pub. Old fashioned, Guinness, appetizers, and thirty five cents wing night.

Afterward we went to Erin and John’s place. The boys drank whiskey while the girls played Overcooked 2. They’re not as hardcore so we never could get the fourth star on any.

Last night I debated if I should watch Game of Thrones. It brings back a lot of memories. Hours on hours spent with Scruffy. He didn’t always want to watch this show but something inside him finally clicked and it became our show. I envisioned that when the new season came out I’d sleep over at his house and we’d watch it together every Sunday night and I’d just go to work from there.

That dream obviously did not pan out. I finally had to tell myself that more than likely he’s watching it with her. Even though it’s tough watching it alone, especially because I miss his commentary, I’m still excited to see who ends up on the throne. It wasn’t the best of episodes but I’m not sure if it’s because I’m watching alone or if it’s because it was just a royally lame episode.