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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.

Girl’s Night In

April 14, 2019 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Friday night, June and I decided to watch telly together. It’s been a while since I’ve watched anything on the telly or listened to any music since it triggers me about Scruffy. But I took the chance and watched Bachelorette on Netflix. There were parts that broke me in the movie but if I was able to laugh at certain parts then I would be okay. We started watching OCTB as well, a Hong Kong drama on Netflix. Those few hours helped me through and after a phone call with Patricia, I was able to fall asleep.

Saturday morning Sissy came over and we, along with June, went and got pedicures. Then we went home and picked up Grandma for Sushi 9.

Lobster Stuffed Pinwheel Salmon with Priscilla

Priscilla was nice enough to entertain me in the afternoon since she knew I needed distractions. When I got to her place we went and picked up her phone that was getting fixed then to HEB to buy groceries to make dinner. Stuffed salmon and asparagus is still one of my favourite meals. Instead of crab we got lobster. Equally perfect.

I’m not a big lover of tres leches but I will say HEB makes a pretty good one for cheap.

We ended up watching random things then finally, Red Sparrow. It was a good movie and kept my mind of off things. Then we just had girl talk.

It hasn’t been a year of knowing her but we click and I’m thankful that even though I was depressed at my old job, she was the best thing that came out of it.

All Sunday I’ve been relaxing the best I can , watching OCTB with June when we can, and am thankful for those that have picked up the phone to talk nonsense to me so that I can think about nothing for a bit.