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2021 | Week 62 of Quarantine | A Week in San Antonio

May 23, 2021 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

2021 | Week 62 of Quarantine | San Antonio | Daily Coffee by Patricia

My work days begin with a cup of coffee made by Patricia every morning. It’s not a bad way to start the day and makes me wonder if I ever end up with someone, would they do the same. Something to keep in mind, I’m not a big fan of coffee unless it’s a latte and she came through for me. All the mugs were different too. Can you guess which one is my favourite?

2021 | Week 62 of Quarantine | San Antonio | Sari-Sari Filipino Restaurant | HEB Meals

Monday was a pretty chill day. I ordered lunch from Sari-Sari Filipino Restaurant. It’s been on my list of places to try since day one. It’s opened by one of my old collegemates from when we were in FTK. Their lumpia and lechon were amazing and I would order again in a heartbeat even though I feel they are a little overpriced. The rice and Kare-Kare was a little on the miss side. The peanut soupiness was not flavourful enough and was very bland. The peanut butter didn’t come out enough. The rice was also mushy and with the stew it made it a big ole no-no. But I had it for lunch a few other days because no waste over here.

For dinner, we had bought some HEB meals to make and it came out great. We watched Thunder Force before heading off to bed.

2021 | Week 62 of Quarantine | San Antonio | 54th Street Restaurant & Drafthouse with Doug and Patricia

On Tuesday, Moises and Emily got me a poke bowl from Hula Poke for dinner but I saved it for breakfast for a couple of days since Patricia and I had plans to see Doug. We met at 54th Street Restaurant where we had not so great old fashions, tater kegs, dressed roasted Brussel sprouts, and rattlesnake pasta.

2021 | Week 62 of Quarantine | San Antonio | Rock and Rye with Patricia & Doug

We then went to Rock and Rye for real old fashions. Note for Patricia in the future — she likes the Pimms drink because she couldn’t figure out what she liked from here and made the guy keep guessing.

2021 | Week 62 of Quarantine | San Antonio | Toro | Amy, Thuy & Chloe

On Wednesday, we all took a bit of a half day from work. Patricia and I met up with Amy and Thuy. We finally got to meet Chloe and she is the CUTEST. Her back bends made us laugh SO much.

2021 | Week 62 of Quarantine | San Antonio | Toro Tapas with Patricia, Amy, Thuy & Chloe

We ordered the WHOLE menu at Toro — or it felt like we did. Huevos Rotos, Patatas Bravas, Champinoes Lugo, Tacos de Cochinita Pibil, Calamares Fritos, Toro Pallea, Valencia Gin, Red Sangria Pitcher, Torrijas a la mode.

This is my new favourite tapas place. Why does it have to be so far away?! I definitely want to come back here next time and try their other stuff.

2021 | Week 62 of Quarantine | San Antonio | Thuy's with Amy, Patricia, Mellie Dee | Ube Crinkle Cookies & Pop Tarts

We went to Thuy’s afterward so that she could put Chloe away. Patricia worked while Amy, Thuy and I sat and had girl talk and caught up a lot. It was nice. Thuy even made us Ube Crinkle Cookies and Ube Pop Tarts. All delicious.

2021 | Week 62 of Quarantine | San Antonio | El Mirasol with Andy, Jakob, Amy, Patricia

Later that day Patricia stopped by James Avery and then we headed off to El Marisol where we met up with Andy, Jakob, and Amy.

There is too much food that I don’t know what everyone ordered … and Andy’s is not even in the picture. But EVERY SINGLE thing was good. I was lucky enough to try them all and it sent me in a whirlwind of wanting to come back next time.

2021 | Week 62 of Quarantine | San Antonio | El Mirasol | Andy, Jakob, Amy, Patricia Texting

I made a joke that I drove 3 hours for them to be on their phone while they spent time with me.

2021 | Week 62 of Quarantine | San Antonio | El Mirasol | Andy, Jakob, Amy, Patricia, Mellie Dee

But overall, lots of new memories were made.

2021 | Week 62 of Quarantine | San Antonio | Bovinos Churrascaria with Patricia

On Thursday, Patricia had made reservations for Bovino’s Brazilian Steakhouse. We did the seafood choice and it was somewhat worth it since I ate some of Patricia’s too. I would be fine with just the meat and salad bar choice since the salad bar had an amazing fish ceviche!

When the server asked if we were here for a special occasion, Patricia told them it was for my birthday and so we were surprised with a show and a free cake. Probably one of my favourite cakes now because it wasn’t sweet at all.

2021 | Week 62 of Quarantine | San Antonio | La Cantera | Patricia & Mellie Dee

Since we overate — mostly me — we walked around the closed La Cantera and took lots of pictures to commemorate our time together.

2021 | Week 62 of Quarantine | Emmy & Mellie Dee Video, Patricia Lasik, McAllisters, Las Palapas

On Friday, we ordered McAllister’s and I had a video chat with Emmy. She said she loves my hair and wants hers to be purple and pink too. haha Dad was not too happy with that conversation.

I then took Patricia to her Lasik surgery appointment. I took care of her and then Andy, Ana, and Amy came over. Amy came first and we were able to have one on one conversation and it was what I’ve been missing. Whenever you hang out with a group, it’s hard to have in depth conversations with each individual so I was happy that we had that time together.

We ordered dinner from Las Palapas and Andy and Ana were nice enough to pick it up for us. We then watched What a Girl Wants. Andy and Ana had never seen it and I loved watching their reactions. Patricia fell asleep on the couch while Amy and I planned our trip. We ended up choosing Charleston and Patricia will be joining us as well. Cannot wait! Planning has begun.

2021 | Week 62 of Quarantine | San Antonio | Ida Claire with Patricia

Saturday morning, Patricia had to go to her next day Lasik check up so we went there and the drug store to pick up some eye drops for her. She was doing so well she ended up driving and even was down to go to Ida Claire for brunch.

This place has been on my list since forever and I was ecstatic! Mimosas in orange juice and grapefruit juice, French Press coffee, Nashville Cauliflower, Gristmill Asiago Grits, Chicken & Waffles, and Ida’s Fried Chicken – Nashville style.

Seriously thankful for our server for letting me know that I could Nashville style the fried chicken because I was between that and the Nashville chicken made a different way. I am so coming back here next time I’m back. I had a lot leftover, packed it to go and ate it for breakfast this morning after making some sunny side eggs.

2021 | Week 62 of Quarantine | Hot Pot | Rocky, Rizzo, Mellie Dee

I spent some time taking naps and waking up then left back to Houston. I was greeted with hot pot for dinner. Lots of veggies as requested.

Rizzo loved having cuddle time and Rocky even came and slept on my bed for a long time.

It’s Sunday. Workout, Charleston trip planning, bachelorette planning, and lots of Rizzo cuddles. I’m so pooped. It was a great week filled with great friends and laughter. So many new memories made.

Filed Under: Eateries & Drinkeries, Travel Tagged With: American, Bars and Pubs, Breakfast and Brunch, Filipino, Mexican and Tex-Mex, San Antonio, Sandwiches and Burgers, South American, Spanish, Steakhouse, Texas

2019 Work Christmas Party & Reunion with Jared

December 19, 2019 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

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!

Filed Under: Eateries & Drinkeries Tagged With: Houston, Katy, Mexican and Tex-Mex, Steakhouse, Texas

Steak Night

March 27, 2019 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Olive Garden | Erin and Kristen

Today was Safety Day at work. It’s crazy how one year can change the way this day. It’s so much simpler and a one hour meeting checks all the boxes.

Olive Garden | Erin and Kristen | Pasta

By the time we got out, worked on some things, it was time for Erin and I to meet up with Kristen for lunch. We were able to catch up and Kristen even paid to welcome me back. It was nice to get away from the office because since I started it’s been way over time staring at the walls.

Public House | Alcohol

After work Christopher and I parked our cars at Erin’s and we all walked to Public House for their steak night. I guess one thing Scruffy instilled in me was the art of old fashioned. Dry Bar, I think it’s called, is still my favourite place for them though.

Public House | Steak Night Menu

Their menu is pretty large compared to others and I was excited to try everything.

Public House | Steak Night and Lamb

Well, almost everything. Christopher and I both got Ribeyes, Erin the NY strip, and we all shared a half rack of lamb.

By far one of the best meals I’ve had in a while. I asked for medium rare and it was so dang on point. They know how to do it right.

I am thankful for these two individuals. We’ve become a unit and I understand people at work are probably not happy about it but when you work close, you get to know one another so well that it’s inevitable. I do hope we stay friends forever but I know things change. But until that day comes, I’m going to cherish all those moments with them.

Filed Under: Miscellaneous Tagged With: Bars and Pubs, Houston, Italian, Steakhouse, Texas

Being Fancy

September 27, 2018 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: Eateries & Drinkeries Tagged With: Bars and Pubs, Houston, Project 365, Steakhouse, Texas

2018 Happy Birthday Amina!

September 8, 2018 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Face Masks from Hong Kong

Parents came home late last night and I was surprised to find so many face masks where brought back from Hong Kong! I split it up between Mum, June, Sissy and I and I am excited to try them all!

Halal Guys for Two

Scruffy and I shared a Halal Guys dish and hummus and went to fix my glasses. We’ve gotten to the point where we realize certain meals are better shared because there’s just too much food. I always want to order extra though for that nice picture so sometimes we do, like the hummus.

Starbucks Trienta for Nana

We stopped by Fivr Below to pick up cute little water doodle booklets for Amina and since we were going to be outside for the majority of the birthday party I decided to stop by Starbucks and pick myself up a venti iced caramel macchiato and a trenta iced tea lemonade for his Nana.

2018 Amina's Birthday

Amina had inflatable pools and even a water bounce house in the backyard. There were snacks and snow cones there as well. Before long we were singing happy birthday and cutting the cake.

2018 | 251/365 | Texas Roadhouse with Scruffy

[2018] 251/365: Texas Roadhouse Date

We went home and relaxed a bit with Kitchen Nightmares before heading to Texas Roadhouse. I’ve been craving a steak and Scruffy a chicken fried steak and it hit the spot for the both of us. I had so much steak to take home and some of Scruffy’s mashed potatoes.

We’ve watched episodes of Parks and Rec and are about to play trivia and whatever else. Secretly, I just want to cuddle in bed til I fall asleep. Well not secretly because Scruffy knows that’s all I ever want to do ….

Filed Under: Miscellaneous Tagged With: Houston, Katy, Mediterranean, Project 365, Steakhouse, Texas

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