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Being Fancy

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High & Dry Rum Bar | Houston, Texas

Work went by like a breeze! I was so busy but I was looking forward to some fun time. Two of the ladies on our team are leaving and we had a small happy hour at the High and Dry Rum Bar to celebrate them. I went with the old fashioned since Scruffy likes that drink and it was all I know. It was actually pretty smooth and people were impressed that I ordered it. One of the girls ordered a fire drink! How cool is that?!

Downtown in the Evening

I’ve never been in this area downtown at night and it was like a dream. Lights, bright. Bars everywhere. This is exactly what I dreamed of as a little girl. Working downtown, walking down the streets late at night with some cool people. Reminds me of Hong Kong too.

2018 | 270/365 | Morton's Steakhouse

[2018] 270/365: Being Famcy

A few of us decided to go to dinner. We were going to go to Bombay Pizza but as we walked we changed to being fancy ending up at Morton’s Steakhouse. I was shocked at the prices but I figure to just let it go and order a steak. Everything else was shared with others. Delicious food and amazing conversations.

It was nice to get out and meet others on the team as well. I learned so much about everyone. I usually stay tied to my desk so although dinner was costly, I’m happy I went.

World Market Date

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Square Root Poke | Katy, Texas

Scruffy and I woke up in search of delicious raw goodness and landed in Square Root Poke. It’s in the new Asian area in Katy!

We shared a small poke bowl and the place has a pot of miso soup, complimentary! We drank two mini bowls worth. I’m not a super big lover of miso but this one was actually pretty tasty.

The poke bowl didn’t have enough sauce. They did say we could go back up and ask for more but there were customers and we weren’t about to stand and wait I’m line.

Gong Cha | Katy, Texas

We drove slow around the area to see what new stores were going to pop up and found Gong Cha. We shared a Taro Milk Tea with tapioca. We should have said less sugar because we were in a sugar rush after.

2018 | 217/365 | Whole Foods Date

[2018] 217/365: Whole Foods Date

We walked around World Market and Whole Foods before grabbing a chicken noodle soup and a slice of pepperoni pizza from the self-serve bar. We then pay for everything and sat down at the bar they had in the middle of the store and he ordered a beer, I got a rose and we ate our foods.

I’ve always wanted to do a Whole Foods date so I was glad we crossed it off the list. Can we have more my love?

Korean BBQ Dinner

We went back to my house where we watched Shamless and fell asleep. We woke up in time for Korean BBQ with the family before he called it a night. This boy loves Bulgogi and I love that he eats so much because he’s a small eater.

Tomorrow, it’s back to reality. Sigh … I need a vacation.

Happy Hour and Dinner Date

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Poke Nachos and Happy Hour Drinks

After work, Scruffy came over with Luna. Luna has been enjoying her playdate with all the other puppies in the house.

Westopped by Yardhouse for their happy hour. Due to their slow service we drank our drinks, ate our poke Nachos and headed out the door.

Kendra Scott Party

We stopped by Kendra Scott to use Scruffy’s birthday discount and saw their cute donut display. They were having a little party for best friends. So adorable!

Grub Burger

We then headed to Grub, sharing a burger, fries, and brussels sprouts. They we’re even passing out free dirt and works shakes!!

2018 | 159/365 | Harriston Dark Chocolate Durian

[2018] 159/365: Dark Chocolate Durian

Currently I am playing Castles of Burgundy with Scruffy, Sissy, and BIL. I tried a dark chocolate durian and am extremely surprised how good it was. They we’re all saying how stinky it was. Kiss me, Scruffy! Haha

2018 Scruffy’s Birthday

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Breakfast at the Beach House

After eating breakfast, the birthday boy opened all his presents.

Galveston Beaches

We then got ready and headed to the beach for a couple of hours before heading back to the beach house to clean up.

2018 | 153/365 | Scruffy's Birthday

[2018] 153/365: Happy Birthday, Scruffy!

Scruffy and I all clean and ready to head to The Strand where there are shops and restaurants and where you can drink on the streets.

Lapalapa | Galveston, Texas | Peach Bellini

I opted for a Peach Bellini from Lapalapa. I chugged it fast because the next place we wanted to go to doesn’t let outside drinks.

Murphy's Irish Pub | Galveston, Texas | Cheese Pizza

When we got to Murphy’s Irish Pub Jamie ordered a cheese pizza and Scruffy ordered a beer and a couple Irish Car Bombs for him and Rami.

Chugging the Bellini wasn’t a smart idea because I started to feel sick. Thank goodness for that tiny slice of pizza that made me feel better. I am bold enough to say that this is one of the best pizzas I’ve had.

Black Pearl Oyster Bar & Grill | Galveston, Texas

Soon later we all headed to the Black Pearl for Scruffy’s birthday dinner.

Black Pearl Oyster Bar & Grill | Galveston, Texas | Food

This is all the different foods I tried. We ordered way too much and am we packed the leftovers to go. This place isn’t bad. The gumbo is one of the best I’ve had. They give so much seafood! The etouffee could have been better. I would come back for the gumbo and oysters!

Now we are heading back to the beach house. I cannot wait to change out of these clothes and relax with a board game.

Stuffing Our Faces

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85°C Bakery Cafe | Sugar Land, Texas

I was running around like a headless chicken finding a place that notarizes I-9 forms for work. After a few attempts and getting back so many nos, I headed over to Scruffy’s where we hung out for a bit before heading to lunch. We stopped by 85 Degree Bakery since the restaurant wasn’t opened yet and grabbed a handfuls of goodies, mostly for my parents … if Ashy doesn’t eat it all.

Kura Revolving Sushi Bar | Sugar Land, Texas

Once Kura Revolving Sushi opened we started to feast. Fifteen plates later, we got our little gift (sushi washi tape) and Scruffy scarfed another one before we called it quits.

2018 | 123/365 | Venice Nails & Spa | Sugar Land, Texas | Pedicure

After eating, I dropped Scruffy off at his house and stopped by the new job’s company to sign the I-9 form in front of them since I couldn’t find a place to notarize. After that I went and got my nails done at Venice Nail & Spa since Jamie and Ashy got me a gift card at Christmas time.

The Rouxpour | Sugar Land, Texas

I went back to Scruffy’s, hung out a bit and after a few hours of trying to decide where to go for dinner. Scruffy wanted to treat me to celebrate finding a job and we ended up at The Rouxpour for a drink and some delicious oysters. The one with spinach, crab, and hollandaise oyster was our clear winner as well as the original with nothing on it. As Scruffy describes it, super buttery and easy to go down.

The Sugar Refinery | Sugar Land, Texas

Few doors down was the The Sugar Refinery where we grabbed some Saloon Door Tasty AF, calamari, and an old fashioned.

HEB Seafood Stuffed Salmon and Frozen Brussels Sprouts

Since a lot of places were closing, we went to HEB and picked up things for our main entree meal. I went for the seafood stuffed salmon and frozen Brussels sprouts while Scruffy opted to fry fries, corn dogs, and whatever else he could get his hands on since Mum gifted him a fryer.

I am now tired and ready to just lay down and relax.

85°C Bakery Cafe
13509 University Blvd, Sugar Land, Texas 77479  |  (281) 207-6493  |  Website  |  Yelp
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
13513 University Blvd, Sugar Land, Texas 77479  |  (281) 207-6001  |  Website  |  Yelp
Venice Nails & Spa
16200 Kensington Dr, Sugar Land, Texas 77479  |  (713) 234-7956  |  Website  |  Yelp
The Rouxpour
2298 Texas Dr, Sugar Land, Texas 77479  |  (281) 240-7689  |  Website  |  Yelp
The Sugar Refinery
2248 Texas Dr, Sugar Land, Texas 77479  |  (281) 212-3662  |  Website  |  Yelp