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2019 Work Christmas Party & Reunion with Jared

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One on One with Ricardo

I had a one-on-one with Ricardo, my boss’ boss, yesterday. He is new to the team a few months ago and has set meet and greets with every single person under him. I am surprised about it but it makes working that much more rewarding knowing they care. He even wrote personable holiday cards to each person as well. It’s crazy and new in this company where there were always walls.

2019 Work Christmas Party | Ninja Turtle Sweater

Today was our work Christmas party at Eddie V’s. We had an ugly sweater contest as well as white elephant. Although work did buy me a “Santa’s Favourite Ho” sweater, after wearing if at Patricia’s White Elephant and getting certain comments I decided to wear my Ninja Turtles one for this party instead.

I ended up with wine glasses for the white elephant. They stuck a gift receipt on it so I most likely will return it since I don’t need any more wine glasses. I have enough saved up.

2019 Work Christmas Party | Eddie V's | Houston, Texas

I ordered the filet mignon which came with potatoes and Brussels for the table. You best bet I ate a lot of the Brussels. They came with fresh fruit and creme brulee desserts. Our team brought two Bundt cakes to say goodbye to two team members. I ended up drinking six glasses of Cabernet and Pinot Noir combined. It was a good time.

Chuy's | Katy, Texas | Jared

I went home and took a nap and then met Jared for margaritas. We haven’t seen one another for almost four years if not more. It’s crazy how time flies. We caught up on dating, breakups, work, family, etc. He’s currently looking for a place to purchase and maybe do some gatherings.

Chilling with Rizzo

My holiday has begun. Here’s to cuddles and telly with my love!

New Rockies Reunion Lunch

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Today was pretty laid back. A lot to do but Mondays are always less stress than others since the big players are too busy to bother me. Because of that, I decided to accept a lunch invite. This is with people I worked with back when I started at this company. Some have retired, others are on their way to retiring, etc. It’s crazy that it’s been over ten years since I first met them and it seems as if nothing has changed.

Tan's Hunan | Houston, Texas | New Rockies Team

Gary was nice enough to drive me and Rose there where we met up with David, Floyd, and Jannie. The rest couldn’t make it but the company we had was nice. We went to Tan’s Hunan, their usual back up place. I ordered soup and wings (appetizers) since I wasn’t so hungry, and was shocked by the amount I got. I packed it all home and had it for dinner as well. Their food isn’t horrible and the soup really hit the spot for me since it was chilly out.

Tan's Hunan | Houston, Texas | New Rockies Team | Fortune Cookie

I declined my fortune cookie but David said I needed it to know my fortune. “Soon, a visitor shall delight you.” I posted this exact picture on my Instagram story with “How soon? Where you at? Show yourself.” And I got the most ridiculously hilarious replies back. But seriously … show yourself.

2019 December Big Brother Big Sister Meeting

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The Original Alamo Tamales | Houston, Texas

Today was Big Brother Big Sister first meet up and since I was going to be a bit early, I stopped by Alamo Tamales. Prisila had brought these to work when I worked at the old job and they were delicious. I think she bought them from the other location but the original should taste just as great, right? I bought a dozen and some baked goodies before heading over to the school.

P.S. The tamales are on point … as well as the salsas that go with it. Drool.

Big Brothers Big Sisters | 2019 December Meeting | Pizza and Cookies

We were served Dominos pizza and cookies while we chatted with our mentees. I was told she was shy but she opened up pretty easily and conversation flowed pretty nicely.

Big Brothers Big Sisters | 2019 December Meeting | Raffle Winners

We played games and such as well as made commitments to one another. Two hours flew by pretty fast and soon enough they did a raffle drawing and we won. Starbucks gift card for me and a speaker for her.

Big Brothers Big Sisters | 2019 December Meeting | Free YMCA Membership

Upon leaving we recived free YMCA memberships. I’m excited to sign up and go. Since I get every other Friday off, this would be great! It’ll be tough to go since the closest one is over thirty minutes from work but I’ll make it happen, somehow.

Anker's Soundcore Liberty Total-Wireless Earphones

I came home to one of my Cyber Monday deals. I don’t really need it but it was a good deal and won’t hurt to have an upgrade. I cannot wait to set it up and start using it! Perfect timing too since they’re sweat resistant. It’ll go well with my workouts.

Ling Long Dumpling & Noodle House | Houston, Texas

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Emmy Giving Rizzo Kisses

I woke up to Emmy giving Rizzo kisses while the sun was shining into his eyes. It was one of the cutest things I’ve seen. He even sat next to her no matter how much she messed with him and he didn’t make a sound. I spent all morning pretty much playing with her and was ready for a nap.

Ling Long Dumping & Noodle House | Houston, Texas

But as we were about to get to that point, Sissy showed up at the house. Mum, Sissy, and I went to the mall and returned so much stuff and bought some earrings before heading to a late lunch at Ling Long Dumpling & Noodle House. We ordered beef noodle soup, chicken dumplings, pork dumplings, veggie dumplings, milk tea, and hot and sour soup. We were stuffed. The place isn’t bad but I’m not sure how long they’ll last as it wasn’t busy as I thought it’d be even after one on a Saturday.

Emmy & Sissy at the Park

We went home and picked up Emmy. We went to a park that had bucket swings so that she could enjoy them. She loved it so much she was practically on it the whole time other than a few times on the slides with Sissy and me. She had an applesauce break too which I found hilarious.

Wingstop To Go

We got Wingstop for dinner. I’ve come to realize I’m not as big of a fan of the wings now that we make our own a lot in our air fryer. The fries and ranch are the reasons why I go. I still can’t get over them even though I’m not a big fry lover now.

It’s almost ten at night and Emmy is still awake, in my room bouncing around with all the energy in the world while I try to wind down. Getting some Hallmark movies in which I heard you can get paid $1000 just for watching if you got chosen. Lucky. I’m too lazy to submit an application.

2019 Cousin’s Trip | Day 4

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Today was our final day and it wasn’t really a day where we hung out. We woke up, got ready and since Sissy, BIL and I have an earlier flight we left first while the others packed and got ready.

2019 Cousin’s Trip | Day 4 | Hash Kitchen | Phoenix, Arizona

We drove back to Phoenix and chose to eat brunch at Hash Kitchen. BIL ordered avocado toast the size of his face times two! They don’t skimp on bread here. Even the monkey bread was way bigger than we had thought! Everything was delicious and the decor made me happy.

2019 Cousin’s Trip | Day 4 | Phoenix to Houston

We headed off to the airport, found a magnet for Mum and waited by our gate. Sissy and BIL went and got their free upgrade to board earlier and they saved me a seat.

2019 Cousin’s Trip | Day 4 | Phoenix to Houston | Drink Coupon Jack and Coke

I got another free drink ticket and went with a Jack and Coke that was so dang strong. I forced myself to stay awake so that I can sleep tonight by watching a movie downloaded from Netflix. The movie is kind of like a Hallmark movie … unrealistic happy ever after.

2019 Cousin’s Trip | Day 4 | Pho Tan An | Houston, Texas

We told ourselves we wouldn’t eat for the rest of the day but we ended up getting pho and the like from Pho Tan An since it was on the way of dropping me off back home and them picking up their pups. I had the eggrolls and saved everything for the rest of the remaining week as lunch prep.

Our trip is over. We had a discussion last night and everyone was happy with how the trip was. Everyone got to do what they wanted except for a couple of things with good reason. No one fought and everyone compromised. We talked about having our next one in the Pacific coast. Maybe hike where there are waterfalls or maybe even Alaska since no one’s been. Cannot wait to see where we’ll be next.