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2018 Dad’s Birthday

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Hong Kong Cafe Macaroni Breakfast

We took a group picture before heading back to Houston. Scruffy and I stopped by Hong Kong Cafe, ordering takeout. While we were waiting for our food, we stopped by the sushi place next door and enjoyed a few pieces. Once we got our food, we stopped by Eck Bakery and picked up a dozen of egg tarts for Dad. When we got home, we ate our foods then showered, waiting for Sissy and BIL to arrive.

Tasty Ko | Katy, Texas | Dad's 2018 Birthday

We played San Juan, a new board game Scruffy got him. We all enjoyed it and then ended up going to Tasty Ko for Dad’s (and Scruffy’s) birthday dinner. I was surprised that we cleared out EVERYTHING. Only less than a handful of meat was left!

2018 | 154/365 | Dad's 2018 Birthday

[2018] 154/365: Dad’s Birthday

We then went home, cut the cake and Dad opened his presents before Sissy, BIL, Scruffy, and Luna left back to their own homes.

I’m so sleepy, I’m ready to go to bed, but not ready to go to work. I wish everyone only worked four work days with three day weekends. I feel like everyone would be much more productive.

Ono Poke | Houston, Texas

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Ono Poke | Houston, Texas

Work hard, play hard. Or in my case, eat hard. Scruffy picked me up for lunch and we went to Ono Poke.

Ono Poke | Houston, Texas | Prep

I wonder how long the fish has been sitting out in their bar. It’s kind of cool to see them prep our bowls though.

[2018] 142/365: Lunch Date with Scruffy

I got the Classic Ahi (adding seaweed salad, masago, and avocado) and Scruffy got the Spicy Salmon and Tuna. It was very delicious but we got sick of eating the same flavour and was happy we had each other’s to pick at. It would be pretty cool if they had a split bowl like boba places have split cups. Can I patent that?

Ono Poke
607 Richmond Ave, Houston, Texas 77006  |  (832) 831-9453  |  Website  |  Yelp

Mother’s Day Brunch & Birthday Date with Scruffy

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Peli Peli | Katy, Texas | 2018 Mother's Day Brunch

Brunch for Mother’s Day at Peli Peli. They even had a deal that each mama dining in gets a $25 gift card. How sweet!!

The food here is to DIE for. I loved everything that went in my mouth. My recommendations are the Cape Town Skillet (#1 favourite), the bobotie, the roasted potatoes, and the Chilean sea bass (the Brussels sprouts are perfection!).

JJ and Leaves

While we were in the restaurant, Scruffy spotted Mallory, John, and JJ walking around outside. I made a call and met them outside. I’m so happy I got to see them on my birthday!! Every time I see JJ, he gives me the stink eye look and I feel a minute later, he recognises who I am and is all giggly and smiling. He was so intrigued by the leaves and kept bending over to touch them.

Green Tea Frap | Starbucks

After brunch, Brudda, SIL, and Emmy packed up on their way back home. Mum, Scruffy, BIL, and I played a few rounds of Deception in Hong Kong, a board game before Sissy and BIL left back to their own homes. Scruffy and I headed out to celebrate some birthday festivities. We started out at Starbucks to get my free birthday drink, but I decided to use that tomorrow before work instead and opted for the smallest green tea frap.

Rocket Fizz | Houston, Texas

We then made our way to Dave & Buster’s. We walked around the area, walking into Rocket Fizz to check out their candies. We didn’t end up buying anything but it was nice to go into the air-conditioned store since it was so hot out.

2018 | 133/365 | Dave & Buster's | Houston, Texas

[2018] 133/365: Dave & Buster’s Birthday Fun

We finally made it to Dave & Buster’s. I’m not too certain how long we were there and although it is a “waste” of money, it was nice to make those memories with him. I’m a kid at heart when it comes to romance so this was perfect. We were sweating through our clothes but we charged on. I ended up with a Magnetic Stand Timer with the tickets we collected. We had 90 left over but figured we can use that next time if we somehow decide to come back.

Pastor Tacos and Kobe Beef

He wanted to take me to a French restaurant but I opted to eat the pastor that’s seasoned back home and make tacos. Since we were passing by H-Mart, we stopped by to buy some groceries, just because, and ended up getting Kobe Beef slices. They are the best things ever. Super fatty, but so tender, and delicious.

I had the best time and am thankful Scruffy catered to me all weekend! Another amazing birthday in the books!

Peli Peli
23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd, Katy, Texas 77494  |  (281) 257-9500  |  Website  |  Yelp
Rocket Fizz
7620 Katy Fwy, Houston, Texas 77024  |  (832) 301-3483  |  Website  |  Yelp
Dave & Buster’s
7620 Katy Fwy, Houston, Texas 77024  |  (713) 263-0303  |  Website  |  Yelp

Meet the Parents

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Katz Breakfast Delivery at Work

Breakfast was served from Katz at work today. Sorry for the blurry picture. I am a bit shy to take pics of my food at work. They’ll get better.

Brooklyn Meatball Co. | Houston, Texas

The college girl showed me around the tunnels and I grabbed lunch to bring back to my desk afternoon. Brooklyn Meatball Co. is one of the select few that isn’t Asian or Mediterranean.

Brooklyn Meatball Co. | Houston, Texas | Spicy Marinara Spaghetti and Meatballs

I got the spicy marinara spaghetti with meatballs. They give you so much food and the marinara is definitely spicy enough to give it that pow but not so spicy you’re dying for water. I have enough left over for another meal!

Brooklyn Meatball Co. | Houston, Texas | Cannoli

I cannot resist a cannoli so I went ahead and got one. Not really that great and I will say that I am starting to feel a bit meh about cannolis. Sigh, I’ll never find an amazing one.

Alonti Market Cafe | Houston, Texas

When we were walking around, she stopped by Alonti Market Cafe to pick up her foods.

Alonti Market Cafe | Houston, Texas | Roasted Red Potatoes

I couldn’t resist getting the roasted red potatoes, especially since she said it was one of the best she’s ever had. It’s not bad, but I’ve had way better. It’s enough to curb my potato cravings though.

After work, I went and got an oil change at the dealership. Dad picked me up and I was able to go to the bank and pick up a gift for Grandma for Mother’s Day. He then dropped me off to pick up my car and I went to Sprouts and World Market. Shopping for gifts, oh how I missed you.

2018 | 131/365 | Crown Seafood Restaurant | Houston, Texas | Birthday Dinner with Parents, Sissy, BIL, Scruffy, Ashy, and Jamie

[2018] 131/365: Meet the Parents

To kick off my birthday weekend, my parents, Sissy, BIL, Scruffy, Ashy, Jamie and I all met up at Crown Seafood Restaurant for dinner. From what I can tell, Ashy and Jamie seemed to like it, their first real Chinese food experience.

This is officially meet the parents. Dun Dun Dunnnn.

Fruit Tarts from Sissy and BIL at La Madeline's

Sissy bought me little fruit tarts from La Madeline since they’re one of my favourite things. YUM!

2018 Birthday Present from Ashy and Jamie

The gifts from Ashy and Jamie to use for our upcoming family trip. I’m excited! Everything is super cute, especially the flip-flops. You cannot tell but they have glitter bands!

Now to experiment with a new recipe in hopes it goes well so that I can bring it to Mother’s Day dinner tomorrow night!

Tacodeli | Houston, Texas

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Free Snacks and Coffee at Work

I went a little crazy with the free breakfast snacks this morning. Don’t worry though, I only drank the coffee and ate my Chobani.

Tacodeli | Houston, Texas

I was so surprised to see a text from Scruffy asking me to lunch and even offering to pick me up! I let him decide where we go and chuckled when he said he wanted to go to Tacodeli, a place he goes with his boss every Tuesday. I would think he’d pick something else but I guess he wants me to try it.

2018 | 130/365 | Tacodeli | Houston, Texas | Scruffy

It wasn’t bad, I wouldn’t say it’s the greatest. I still put Jarro Cafe and Pacific Coast Tacos ahead of this but maybe I just need to try a few more different tacos to make a firm statement. Their scallop special taco was the shiet though.

Tacodeli | Houston, Texas | Salsa Dona House-made Salsa and Chips

Their Salsa Dona is a favourite so much so that you can buy a small size of it and dip it with their chips. I did just that so that I could have a snack while I worked but mostly so that I can bring it home for the parents to try. Mum loved it but I didn’t really get a response from Dad.

I was happy I had this as a snack since I was at work from six am to seven pm! And in my first week! I forgot to leave when I was doing something and it became a two-hour drive home so I opted to stay later, rack up some hours and drive home later for a way lesser commute.

Tieks

I came home to my lovely new Tieks!! But I’m not 100% sure if I’ll keep them both, especially since I shopped on DSW last night and have a few wedges coming in. I need to pull back on this shopping spree I’ve been on the last couple of weeks. And I don’t even LIKE to shop!

I’m excited for Saturday when I get to return everything I don’t like and get that money back though.

Tacodeli
1902 Washington Ave, Houston, Texas 77007  |  (713) 357-7770  |  Website  |  Yelp