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Girls Afternoon Out

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Nail Bar with Mallory and Leah

A lazy morning before heading over to Mallory’s. Mallory and I planned on manicures and pedicures and since Leah was in town for a wedding she decided to join in.

We all got the same shade of pink except Mallory and I had colour changing ones that become a way darker pink when cold. You can see a little bit of a darker pink on her nails far right.

Eight Turn Crepe | Katy, Texas | Strawberry Nutella, Truffled Royal Scrambled Eggs , Harajuku Fruit Cocktail Crepes
R to L: Strawberry Nutella [fresh strawberries, Nutella, chocolate custard, whipped yogurt, and hazelnuts | $7.62; Truffled Royal Scrambled Eggs [two scrambled organic eggs, truffled mushrooms, truffle oil, baby spinach, tofu sauce, and cheddar cheese] | $7.99, Harajuku Fruit Cocktail Crepes [fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, mango, and banana, whipped yogurt, custard cream, and sliced almonds] | $8.96

We went to Katy Asian Town. They’ve never been and so I took them around. We stopped by Eight Turn Crepe first since we were a bit hungry. We all shared a savory crepe and two sweet crepes. Let’s be real though, I ate the majority of the savory one since sweets aren’t really my biggest love. They were all equally amazing but I’m still a savory person. I want to go back and try to creme brulee one but they only have that Mondays to Fridays though.

Eight Turn Crepe | Katy, Texas | Mallory, Mellie Dee, Leah

The cool kids.

Sharetea | Katy, Texas | Mango & Passion Fruit Green Tea, Taro Ice Blended with Pudding
Mango & Passion Fruit Green Tea with Pearls | $4.50 + $0.50 for Pearls, Taro Ice Blended with Pudding | $5

Mallory and I got drinks from ShareTea. It was her first tapioca drink and I believe she’ll be happy with just the drink without the balls in the future.

We headed to H-Mart afterward. Their first Asian grocery store. They had a lot of questions and I had fun showing them around the place. I was even surprised when they tried conch at one of the tasting spots.

We went back to Mallory’s and hung out and talked about boys before I headed back home. I’m ready for bed now since this weekend has been super busy. Night, world.

The Classic | Houston, Texas

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I had to force myself out of bed today. It was nice just laying there with Rizzo without any plans after a hectic two weeks at work. I was able to check off some items that’s been sitting on my to-do list, one having to do with my 401k from my other company that is now being transferred to my current employer account.

Cocohodo | Katy, Texas

I wanted to get out of the house to work on a case study competition I signed up for and ended up at Cocohodo. But once I signed on to my work laptop, I got lost in my emails and started working. Five hours later, I got a lot done, but not my case study. Whoops.

I went home, packed my bags and headed to Sissy’s for a sister night. We shopped at Target and PetsMart before heading to dinner at The Classic.

The Classic | Houston, Texas | Cauliflower & Shishito Peppers
Cauliflower & Shishito Peppers [date dashi, curry salt, mint, peanuts] | $8
The Classic | Houston, Texas | Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Crispy Brussels Sprouts [honey-balsamic, toasted hazelnuts, gruyere] | $8

We ordered some appetizers, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts. Both were equally delicious. Sissy wasn’t a big fan of the Brussels sprouts because of the coldness of the slaw and hotness of the Brussels.

The Classic | Houston, Texas | Rum Old Fashioned
Rum Old Fashioned
The Classic | Houston, Texas | Pretty In Pink
Pretty In Pink

We felt fancy with our drinks. We decided on sitting outside since the weather was so nice. They had a gorgeous wall of real plants outside which one of my friend said it looked as if I was at a gardening store. Maybe that’ll be a cool business. Serve alcohol while people shop for gardening stuff.

The Classic | Houston, Texas | Lemongrass Salad
Lemongrass Salad [grilled San San tofu, peanuts, herbs, black rice, avocado, lemongrass vinaigrette] | $14

Their lemongrass vinaigrette gave it a very refreshing taste for the salad. I was pleasantly surprised since salads are usually the same old same old. I would come back for this salad. Note to self: learn to make lemongrass vinaigrette.

The Classic | Houston, Texas | Butcher's Cut
Butcher’s Cut [with potatoes, asparagus, topped with Hollandaise sauce] | $25

I wouldn’t say this is the BEST thing I’ve ever eaten though it wasn’t bad. I would choose the Lemongrass Salad over this.

We were stuffed, and headed back to Sissy’s. We’re currently watching Bad Moms while researching for my case study. Night world!

The Classic
5922 Washington Ave, Houston, Texas 77007
(713) 868-1131
theclassichouston.com | Yelp

Crawfish & Noods

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Jolynn's Crawfish with Salim

A long overdue crawfish session with Salim. It was apparently his second time having it and the first time this year. Who is this kid? We went to Jolynn’s since it seems to be equal driving for both of us. They’re more pricey and we didn’t really see many other customers there but their flavouring is still pretty great. I was surprised that he was okay with eating the heads!

Sharetea with Salim

Afterward, his fingers were burning and his lips were on fire so he suggested ice cream but he got too excited when I said there were a lot of boba places around so we ended up at Sharetea. I got the Taro Milk Tea and he got some kind of other milk tea. I wasn’t really paying attention. It was nice getting to talk nerdy stuff with him as we usually tend to be in a group.

Damian's Cucina Italiana | Houston, Texas | Tim & Tara's Going Away Dinner

Tim and Tara had a going away dinner tonight at Damian’s Cucina Italiana. She is so adorable with the decorations and games. It was crazy how Eric walked in and the girl he has been seeing for the last four months is My-Linh, a girl that I knew back in college. We pretty much just all sat together and caught up.

Damian’s Cucina Italiana | Houston, Texas | Tim & Tara’s Going Away Dinner | Food

Free bread for the table. Tara was sweet enough to order a few plates of appetizers (breaded asparagus, calamari, and some type of gnocchi) for the table. I got lobster bisque and Shrimp Damian. I was so full that I gave some of my food away. Every single thing there was delicious. This might just be my favourite Italian restaurant now. Well worth the money I spent. My-Linh was sweet enough to pay for my old fashioned. I don’t suggest ordering an old fashioned there though because they splashed in tonic water which is not how it’s made so that was a bummer.

Today has been filled with delicious foods that my stomach is a little too happy. I’m going to try and fit in a bit of studies before bed and maybe finish Chernobyl. Night, world!

2019 Marble Falls | Day 3

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I didn’t go to bed until after two in the morning. I watched two episodes so that I could finish season one before going to bed. That show gets you so mind f*cked I couldn’t stop! Definitely a great show if you haven’t seen it before. It’s one where you really have to pay attention. I can’t even play my games or multitask like I usually do!

Hilton In | Marble Falls, Texas | Breakfast

Patricia and I decided to go the lazy route and stay at the hotel and eat our leftovers for breakfast. She went downstairs to grab herself some coffee and came back with a ton of sausages and potatoes. We watched the end to a movie before heading out.

Starbucks, Smart water, and Mexsnax Chichurritos

We stopped at Starbucks for some caffeine for our road back home. I got myself a pound cake but didn’t even touch it. My new favourite horrible for you snack is the Mexsnax Chichurritos in Chile and lime. I had these fresh back in Cancun at Wacko and Monica’s wedding and it brought back memories. Everyone knows I’m a potato chip lover but I think these might be better than that. Shocking, I know! And Patricia found out I can get them at HEB. Winning.

There were other breweries and distilleries I planned to take Scruffy at the time but since Patricia’s not much of that type of drinking and I have no one to share with now, one brewery was enough else I got to do pretty much all I wanted. Thanks for spending a relaxing weekend with me Patricia! I hope you had fun!

Now onto the last episode of the entire series of Game of Thrones. Did anyone watch it because I wasn’t entirely wrong with the outcome! All I will say is poor Ghost and his one ear.

2019 Marble Falls | Day 2

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Patrica and I didn’t really want to get out of bed but we forced ourselves to shower and get ready for our pretty jam packed day.

Numinous Coffee Roaster | Marble Falls, Texas

We headed to Numinous Coffee Roasters for a morning caffeine fix.

Numinous Coffee Roaster | Marble Falls, Texas | Coffee, Latte, Danish, and Bailey's

She got a normal coffee and a Danish and I opted for a latte. I brought along some Bailey’s to pour into and it was perfect.

Opie's BBQ | Spicewood, Texas

We started our twenty minute drive to Opie’s BBQ in Spicewood, Texas.

Opie's BBQ | Spicewood, Texas | All the Meats

They had a plethora of meats for you to view and choose from!

Opie's BBQ | Spicewood, Texas | Brisket, Jalapeno Sausage, Tater Tots Casserole, Green Beans, Spicy Creamed Corn, Butter Beans, Pinto Beans

We got the fatty brisket, jalapeno sausage, green beans, spicy creamed corn and tater tot casserole. The pinto beans and butter beans were free along with the condiments.

Opie's BBQ | Spicewood, Texas | Mellie Dee & Patricia

We had a hard time deciding what to try first! I obviously went with the green beans and she with the brisket.

Opie's BBQ | Spicewood, Texas | Jalapeno Sausage Casing

My favourite was the jalapeno sausage. The casing was just right! I love eating the insides ad then the casing last so it was perfect! Everything else was too salty and I feel bloated now.

Spicewood Vineyards | Spicewood, Texas

We headed to Spicewood Vineyard afterward.

Spicewood Vineyards | Spicewood, Texas | Patricia Wine Barrel

They have these cute barrel chairs and I made Patricia model in them.

Spicewood Vineyards | Spicewood, Texas | Mellie Dee & Patricia

We decided and shared the Estate Grown Tasting Menu that came with seven different tastings. Also … Why is my eye so funky? Haha

Spicewood Vineyards | Spicewood, Texas | Grapevines

I wanted to get a good shot with the Grapevines in the back but if you can tell, the rock the glass is on is darker because I spilled a bit of my wine when I tried to balance it. Fail.

Spicewood Vineyards | Spicewood, Texas | Waterfall

I found a cute little stream that did better for my glass balancing.

Spicewood Vineyards | Spicewood, Texas | Pokemon

We relaxed, listening to the stream flow and the wind blow while catching Pokemons and battling at the gym. I won!

Spicewood Vineyards | Spicewood, Texas | Cows

As we were leaving we saw cows in the middle of the road so I jumped out and took some pictures. I’ve never seen cow poop until today and man are they HUGE!

Main Street Shopping | Marble Falls, Texas

We drove back to Marble Falls and went on Main Street for some shopping.

Main Street Shopping | Marble Falls, Texas | Gelato & Souvenirs

Patricia got a gelato while I did some souvenir shopping. Ghost pepper pickles for Dad, uncured bacon jam for BIL, pumpkin and turtle and owl decoration for Mum, and a little Rizzo for myself.

Main Street Shopping | Marble Falls, Texas | Percussion Instruments

We bumped into a percussion instrument playground! I wonder if anyone ever actually comes and makes music together.

Bear King Brewing Co | Marble Falls, Texas

We made a stop at Bear King Brewery Co since I haven’t been to a brewery in a long time and it was on my list of places to take him at the time.

Bear King Brewing Co | Marble Falls, Texas | Beer Flight

They had some IPAs on the board but I decided on ones I’d love more. The heffenwizen is my favourite over the porter which I was very surprised about. Since I didn’t have a significant other to help share, I had to force myself to down them all even though I was full to the brim!

Hotel by the Lake in Marble Falls, Texas

We headed back to the hotel to relax a bit where I watched an episode of Westworld. Our hotel is near the lake which is nice but we weren’t lucky to have a room with a view.

Rae's Bar & Grill | Marble Falls, Texas

Soon enough we were out the door to Rae’s Bar & Grill to meet up with Patricia’s friend, Nancy.

Rae's Bar & Grill | Marble Falls, Texas | Steak Dinner, Spicy Mac & Cheese

Patricia and I both got steaks and shared a side of Mac and cheese while Nancy ordered a burger. I’ve been craving steak so it was perfect!

We are currently sitting at Rae’s still listening to people sing karaoke. There are actually a lot of people here so I guess it’s the thing to do on a Saturday night here.