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2020 | Week 4 of Quarantine

April 12, 2020 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

2020 | Week 4 of Quarantine | Kim's Teahouse | Rizzo While I Work

Fourth week. You’d think I’d be tired of this life but I’m not. Rizzo also has started laying to where he can always view me. He’s also realized I’m not leaving and if the light is still on in my office but I walk away, he knows I’d come back so he doesn’t following me like he use to.

2020 | Week 4 of Quarantine | Gift to JJ

I sent two lucky three year olds, JJ and Emma, a presents so that the parents can have a little relax time. They are black papers where you scratch the surface and rainbowness shines. I heard from both parents that they love them so yay!! Maybe I should get some for Emmy.

2020 | Week 4 of Quarantine | Home Cooking

I’ve been cooking throughout the week a lot more since I have more time. Loving all my creations and hope to bake something for June soon as well.

2020 | Week 4 of Quarantine | Mellie Dee Unwashed Hair

Another thing I’ve been doing a lot, or not doing, is washing my hair. Hear me out. It’s gross but it’s not. I’ve washed my hair every single day since forever and after less than a day it’ll usually get all nasty. This has been a blessing being in quarantine to do what I’ve always wanted to. Skipping every other day or more of washing means less oil build up in the end. Here’s to hoping I can keep this up in the real world and do every other day.

2020 | Week 4 of Quarantine | Kim's Teahouse | Orleans Seafood Kitchen | Katy, Texas

Joy now is ordering food at the end of the week. Crawfish from Orleans Seafood Kitchen again because my favourite place still won’t deliver. Kim’s Teahouse because I needed a break from drinking water. I ordered grocery delivery again and put some alcohol in my cart so after a month of not drinking, I just might take a swig.

2020 | Week 4 of Quarantine | Crawfish from Gordon

Funny enough, Gordon and Patsy made crawfish. Timothy went to eat at their place and since I have a tiny cough, Timothy was nice enough to drop some off for me.

2020 | Week 4 of Quarantine | Diamond Painting, Mahjong, Rizzo While Ukulele

To pass time, I’ve completed my diamond painting! I love it so much and cannot wait to put it in my future music room (10 years from now). Sissy, Brudda, and BIL made an online account to try out online mahjong. It was actually not bad. Ukulele learning has been going well and Rizzo laying on my case makes my heart melt. I’m currently debating to get a kalimba or not. Currently in a collect-all-instruments mood.

Filed Under: Eateries & Drinkeries Tagged With: Asian, Cajun, Chinese, Katy, Seafood, Taiwanese, Texas

2020 | Emmy’s 3rd Birthday

March 7, 2020 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Rizzo on the way to Dallas

Thursday’s work was literally meetings to where I felt I was dying. I tried so hard to leave early but I failed and ended up not leaving the office until 5pm. Once I got home, I jumped into the car with the my parents an June and headed to Dallas. Rizzo got his own seat this time. He usually stays in his cage. It was creepy how he kept staring at me the whole drive. He did manage to sleep for a bit though.

Wu Wei Din Chinese Cuisine | Plano, Texas | DoorDash

On the drive, I ordered Wu Wei Din Chinese Cuisine from DoorDash. This is just some of it. Delicious as usual.

Rizzo Emmy Collar

Everyone was still awake, along with Emmy when we got there. She stayed up with us until almost 2am as we all got ready for the party. We screamed happy birthday to her when the clock turned to midnight. She loved putting things around Rizzo’s neck and played with June most of the time until we were somewhat up to par with the decorations. As everyone slept, I signed on and worked for a bit and finished the reunion episode of Love is Blind.

2020 | Emmy’s 3rd Birthday | Mellie Dee & Emmy | Ukulele

When we woke up I gave Emmy her present. A ukulele. Sadly, I ordered black and the orange came instead but I wanted her to know I gave her this present so we opened it up, strummed a few chords, and packed it back up. Her actual one should come tomorrow but I won’t be here to teach her.

Manna Shabu | Plano, Texas | June

June and I went and ran some errands then had lunch. We decided on Manna Shabu for our own hot pot buffet. This was a pretty awesome place that gave us different Korean style pancakes to eat while we waited for our food to heat up. Great selection of foods to get and lots of different sauce choices which is rare at many hot pot places. Overall, great experience.

Zero Degrees | Plano, Texas | June

We walked around for a bit then went and picked up drinks from Zero Degrees. I also got June a garlic noodle in case there wasn’t anything for her to eat tonight.

2020 | Emmy's 3rd Birthday | Decorations

We played with Emmy for a bit and got her to take a nap. I worked for a bit, took a super quick nap and continued to help decorate. This is Emmy’s unamused look with the fact that she had to sit there, not able to eat the goodies on the table.

2020 | Emmy's 3rd Birthday | Food

So much food and sweets for the birthday girl. The cake is crazy awesome. Everything is edible!

2020 | Emmy's 3rd Birthday | Wand

Emmy and the other kids made wands. She loved hers and I can’t get over her dress!

2020 | Emmy’s 3rd Birthday | Mellie Dee & Jenny Soju

I finally got to see Jenny again and we knocked back a few shots with the group, took a selfie per usual and sent it over to Travis.

It’s been a long day. Tomorrow, we head back to Houston. Whomp.

Filed Under: Eateries & Drinkeries Tagged With: Asian, Chinese, Coffee and Tea, Korean, Taiwanese

2020 San Diego Trip | Day 1

February 19, 2020 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

I did my packing three hours before I had to get to the airport. I’m not too sure what’s going on with me other than feeling a bit lazy in getting packing done, not to mention, Amy and I didn’t really fully plan out our days other than making sure food was accounted for.

2020 San Diego Trip | Day 1 | Houston to Phoenix | Hubcap Grill | Houston, Texas

Dad volunteered to drive me to the airport when he heard I was going so early. Nothing was opened when I got there so when Hubcap Grill opened, I went and got a small breakfast taco and water. I was pretty happy to see that I got the whole entire row to myself. I pretty much slept two and a half hours and spent the other time watching a movie.

2020 San Diego Trip | Day 1 | Phoenix to San Diego | Peet's Coffee | San Diego

When we landed in Phoenix I made my walk to the other gate. I read a few chapters and watched a bit more of my movie before we finally landed in San Diego. I stopped and got a coffee cake from Peet’s Coffee since I was starving.

2020 San Diego Trip | Day 1 | Westfield Shopping Mall | San Diego, California | Amy

Amy finally landed and we met up and decided to go to Westfield Shopping Mall since that’s where our lunch reservations were. We saw such gorgeous succulents on the walls. We walked into a few skincare stores before making our way to those chairs. We sat there fixing our makeup and catching up. I actually want one. They are super comfy!

2020 San Diego Trip | Day 1 | Din Tai Fung | San Diego, California

Our lunch at Din Tai Fung was so worth it. We got spare ribs, green beans, spicy pork and veggie wontons, pork Xiao long baos, and pork and crab Xiao long baos.

By far the pork and crab xiao long baos were our favourite. The best was when I dipped them into the spicy wonton sauce!

2020 San Diego Trip | Day 1 | Din Tai Fung | San Diego, California | Amy

Amy confirmed tonight that this was the best meal so far! Which I’m so happy to hear since I’m always afraid people won’t like the choices I make!

2020 San Diego Trip | Day 1 | Origins | San Diego, California | Amy Mellie Dee Facials

Since check-in wasn’t until two, we had time to kill. We went into Origins and decided to get a free facial. Since we sat across from one another we noticed the other was in our own bodies and thus these pictures came to fruition. It still gets us everytime we see it. I guess this is what I would look like if I had Sissy’s body. We ended each buying a few things. I got mine shipped home and I’m so excited to use them!

2020 San Diego Trip | Day 1 | Dog Park | San Diego, California

We took a dog park path to cut through to CVS. This picture makes it seem like she’s packed her bags and ran away with her problems which isn’t truly false since we are in another state.

After CVS we took an Uber to our Airbnb where we unloaded and took naps before heading back out again.

2020 San Diego Trip | Day 1 | Liberty Public Market | San Diego, California | Popup Dinner

We got our Uber driver to take us to Liberty Public Market. Where we were dropped off, we saw gorgeous half spheres everywhere! It was a pop-up and if I remember correctly, it’s $80 to rent a bubble and $109 per person for dinner. Oh and not to mention, four people minimum. Since we aren’t rich and definitely don’t have anyone but each other we decided to continue with our plans.

2020 San Diego Trip | Day 1 | Liberty Public Market | San Diego, California | Amy

Liberty Public Market has restaurants and shopping. I bought some cute earrings and even some popcorn. Minocqua sells these delicious potato puffs, jalapeno flavour is the best while Any opted for a sweeter type. You can order online as well and I’m hoping they deliver to Houston.

2020 San Diego Trip | Day 1 | Liberty Public Market | San Diego, California | Parana Empanadas Argentinas

We decided on a snack at Parana Empanadas Argentinas. I got the Spicy Beef flavour, “SB” as engraved on the empanada, which I thought was pretty cool. Amy got the Malbec empanada. Their chumichurri and Chipotle chumichurri was perfect. Their green olive sauce was pretty great too.

2020 San Diego Trip | Day 1 | Liberty Public Market | San Diego, California | The Hot Spot | Mosaics | Amy Mellie Dee

Afterwards we walked around and bumped into an art center in the art district! We could have made pottery, candles, etc. But decided on mosaics. I think they came out pretty well! Plus the conversations we had helped me connect more with her.

2020 San Diego Trip | Day 1 | Liberty Public Market | San Diego, California | Soda & Swine

Liberty Public Market was closing so we searched around for food and decided on Soda & Swine. They’re known for their cocktails here but we decided on a Granny Apple salad, broccolini, brussel sprouts, smashed potatoes, and scotch eggs. Everything was great and the atmosphere was nice. They were a little heavy with the salt but overall, it was still a great experience.

Tomorrow is a new day. This two hour time zone is making me tired. Night world!

Filed Under: Eateries & Drinkeries, Travel Tagged With: American, Asian, Bars and Pubs, Houston, San Diego, Taiwanese, Texas

Family Day in Waco, Texas

May 26, 2018 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Uber Eats Breakfast Tacos

Sissy and I ordered breakfast tacos through Uber Eats while everyone ate kolaches Mum brought up from Houston.

George's Restaurant and Catering | Waco, Texas

After Emmy had her socializing class, we all headed to Waco. We had plans to check out Magnolia Table but due to the long wait, we headed to George’s Restaurant & Catering instead.

George's Restaurant and Catering | Waco, Texas | Food

Dad and I shared our foods while Sissy and I shared our drink. The food wasn’t bad. I would opt out of getting the corn though. That was our least favourite.

Dr Pepper Museum | Waco, Texas

We then headed to the Dr Pepper Museum since Mum is their “biggest fan”. She even ordered it with her lunch, per usual. The museum, though small, was a bit fun. I liked that they had some interactive things for the viewers to take a part of.

Dr Pepper Museum | Waco, Texas | Complimentary Drink

We all got complimentary drinks. I went with the Sunkist. I drank a couple sips before Mum downed the rest.

Legends Thai Cuisine & Kung Fu Tea | Plano, Texas

We were going to stop by somewhere else too but decided to head back to Dallas. Sissy, SIL, and I played with Emmy while Brudda, Mum, and Dad went to Walmart and then picked up foods from Kung Fu Tea and Legends Thai Cuisine. This is one of the best Thai places I’ve had in America. It’s spicy and they give you so much for your buck!

2018 | 146/365 | Rockets vs Warriors | Game 6

[2018] 146/365: Game 6 Rockets vs Warriors

Though I’m extremely happy we had an amazing day with the family, my happiest was when I realized I finally get to watch the Rockets game. I haven’t been able to see any since I don’t have cable. Sadly, they are losing right now. Come on, Rockets, push on through!! Sigh …

George’s Restaurant & Catering
1925 Speight Ave, Waco, Texas 76706  |  (254) 753-1421  |  Website  |  Yelp
Dr Pepper Museum
300 S 5th St, Waco, Texas 76701  |  (254) 757-1024  |  Website  |  Yelp
Legends Thai Cuisine
2001 Coit Rd, Plano, Texas 75075  |  (469) 467-8188  |  Website  |  Yelp
Kung Fu Tea
2001 Coit Rd, Plano, Texas 75075  |  (214) 501-3458  |  Website  |  Yelp

Filed Under: Eateries & Drinkeries, Travel Tagged With: American, Asian, Breakfast and Brunch, Mexican and Tex-Mex, Plano, Taiwanese, Texas, Thai, Waco

Beating the Traffic

March 28, 2018 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Kim's Teahouse | Katy, Texas

This morning Joanna, Jasmine, and Katie came over to play with Rocky and Rizzo. After they left, I decided to head to Kim’s Tea house for lunch and I brought along my laptop to work on some coding exercises while chowing down.

2018 | 087/365 | Kim Son | Houston, Texas

[2018] 087/365: Pho Goodness

I’m currently at Sissy and BIL’s, spending the night since I have things to do in the morning and it feels good not having to sit in traffic.

It took us a good hour to figure out where we were going to order food from then another hour for it to be delivered so at the end it was the best pho I had in forever. Obviously, everyone knows that there are better places but we make do.

Sleepy bed time. Night, y’all!

Filed Under: Eateries & Drinkeries Tagged With: Asian, Chinese, Houston, Katy, Project 365, Taiwanese, Texas, Vietnamese

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