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Wall Decal Making

January 2, 2020 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

I slept super late last night photoshopping the wall decal for Finn’s bedroom wall. And my body alarm wouldn’t let me sleep past eight in the morning. Sissy got me some McDonald’s coffee and jalapeno Kolaches. They are huge and very tasty. I put the other one in the fridge for tomorrow. Hoping no one steals it!

I sat and cut out the wall decal designs for a good few hours while watching Gotham. Who needs wall decals? The vinyl is SO easy to weed. I’m very happy and finished earlier than I thought.

Brudda and I went to pick up Emmy to take her home. It pains me to see her so down but I guess it’s normal.

We’ve been trying to put her to sleep since she’s gotten home. She’s been sick and haven’t gotten much shut eye. She kept us busy running around with her as Brudda and I tried putting up Finn’s wall decal.

Sweet But Hong Kong Milk Tea & Fat Ni BBQ Kebabs

She kept saying she wanted chicken so Brudda went and got Kebabs but she didn’t end up eating it. She went upstairs, peed, and fell asleep. Oh kids.

Brudda went and got me a Hong Kong Milk Tea and we are finishing up the wall while everyone is asleep. Maybe I’ll have a picture for y’all tomorrow.

2019 New Year Eve & Finn Arrives

January 1, 2020 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Two posts in one day because this new year is already off to a great start! I hope you all had a great start as well. It’s a long post so you can look at pictures if you’d like. Enjoy!

I worked on New Year Eve but left early since I worked so much during my Christmas vacation. I made a trip to the new Kura Revolving Sushi that they just opened up near my house. It was delicious as ever and they even have new items on the menu. I ended up eating a whole lot of plates of scallop sushi and called it a day. It’s been a long time since I went to eat on my own and as usual, it was very empowering and peaceful.

I ran some errands then took a thirty-minute nap before heading over to Mallory’s. This was all the bubbly I acquired the last few days. We didn’t drink them all but the two bottles of champs were gone before you know it because we’re crazy like that. But mostly because Mallory was breastfeeding and was on the clock before the next feed.

2019 New Year Eve | Mallory, Jacob, Mellie Dee

John, Trey, and JJ went to the store to buy groceries and fireworks while Mallory, Jacob, and I stayed behind. We took some selfies with Jacob and he was being such a good baby, opening his eyes and looking at the camera.

Mallory made the asparagus when the boys were gone. When they got home, Trey made my steak and pepper and onions while John made my corn. Everything was delicious but it was way too much so I put it in a baggie to go. Sadly, when I left I forgot it and I’m super sad now.

Mallory, John, JJ, and Jacob went outside to do fireworks while Trey and I stayed inside to eat our dinner because we wanted to enjoy it … with episodes of You. Mallory and I were surprised Trey watches You and encouraged him to continue.

2019 New Years Eve | Mallory, John, Trey, JJ, Mellie Dee

We took a selfie before JJ went to bed. This is my favourite picture because look at JJ. Too cute. I love that John has his best friend, and Mallory has hers. Love you all and couldn’t have thought of a better way to spend our last day of 2019!

When JJ and Mallory went to bed, John, Trey and I finished the episode we were watching beforehand John changed it to something else. I bid them goodnight and headed home before the countdown to celebrate with my parents and June. And also because I had to pack for Dallas to celebrate my nephew, Finn, being born!

We didn’t sleep much and was already on the road before six-thirty in the morning. We stopped by Whataburger for breakfast and I watched a Netflix movie I downloaded before.

First Meet & Greet with Finn | Pokeworks

I took a dang good nap in the car and before I knew it, we were already in Dallas. We dropped stuff at home then picked up food and headed to the hospital. Pokeworks and baby holding goes well together.

He is so itty bitty. The only other time I went to the hospital to hold a newborn baby was Scruffy’s niece. He is so fragile and has the lungs of a singer.

We left after an hour or so and headed home. I stole a Bang Frose Rose from Brudda and I was surprised that it was actually pretty good.

Mum and I left to Jenny’s to visit Emmy. She has a fever and has not gotten to meet her little brother. No one on SIL’s side has gotten to. It was so painful to see her so quiet and out of it. Joey, on the other hand, was all up in your business wanting attention. What a cutie!

After a good while of hanging out with Jenny and Le, we left home. Sammi put in an order at The Boiling Crab. She works there and was able to get us 20% off which is nice. We made extra shrimps so we could dip in the sauce so that we didn’t have to spend so much money. We got shrimp, clams, and mussels and it was divine. The sauces we didn’t end up using will be coming home with me to make more delicious seafood with.

After dinner, we went and visited SIL and Finn one last time before heading back home. Brudda bought all these 10-inch Deadpools. One of each version will be coming home with me as my early birthday present. The rest will go to him or returned. My Deadpool collection is growing quite nicely thanks to him.

Brudda, parents and I are currently watching a Chinese movie. I’m going to start my project for Finn’s room. Wall decals. if it comes out well, I share it with you all.

Jollibee with Noah & Joel

December 27, 2019 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

I finally met up with Noah & Joel today for a super late lunch at Jollibee. It’s been a long time since I’ve been and it’s easily become Noah and I’s go-to place when we can’t figure something out.

Still delicious as ever and bought a lot of extras so my family can have some. They were in love as well. I wish they’d make one closer to Katy so I can get it more often. But then again, it’s probably a good idea that they don’t.

I finally got my ski pants back from Joel after a year later and Noah finally gave me my pottery that we did together half a year ago. It’s crazy how much time has passed but it doesn’t feel any different. I’m hoping I can hold on to this friendship because I love watching them grow up!

Afterward, I ran some errands and went home for a guitar jam session before Katie, John, Joanna, Katrina, Jasmine, and Timothy came over for dinner. They mostly came over to play with the pups. They’re still a bit afraid but hopefully as they get older, they won’t be scared of them.

Godiva Dark Chocolate Ganache Heart | Marriage Superstition

One of Mum’s coworker’s daughter got married and there’s an old Chinese superstition where you eat the offering and you can be next. Mum joked I should eat some but little does she know, I’ll probably eat the whole damn bag because they’re actually one of my favourites. It makes me laugh that a couple of hearts and Chinese word makes it “blessed”.

Soul Food and Makeup

December 26, 2019 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Priscilla and I finally had our catch up today! I went to pick her up from her work and we went to Yo Mama’s Soul Food Restaurant. I haven’t seen her in months so it was nice to catch up with everything. And I mean everything. It’s crazy how much can change in just a few months.

Yo Mama's Soul Food | Houston, Texas | Meat Loaf, Pork Chop, Oxtail, Green Beans, Cabbage, Mac & Cheese, Sweet Potato, Cornbread

The food wasn’t what we expected. We thought it’d be better but it just didn’t meet our expectations. I felt the sides tasted better overall and she didn’t feel the sides were great. Luckily we went next door to the Mexican mart and got some chicharrones to make up for it.

After dropping her off, I braved the malls all by myself to do returns. It’s crazy how many people go to the malls the day after Christmas! I was even able to buy a pair of heels for work which I am super excited about!

I was cleaning out my makeup and started playing with it. This is a full face of makeup and I’m surprised how lightweight my foundation is. It’s also probably the reddest lips I’ve ever had and I don’t think I’m a fan so that’s definitely going in the trash. I need help putting on lips because you can see the unevenness and the lip gloss on the edge of my lips. HAHA And my brows, don’t get me started on my brows.

Time to wash it all off and take a shower and relax.

P.S. I need more of these pajamas. They are SO freaking comfy.

Happy Lamb Hot Pot | Houston, Texas

December 22, 2019 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Beth needed a buddy for her errands so I volunteered. We met at Bucees to pick up some goodies then decided on going through the carwash. It gave me some anxieties since it moves and you can’t see anything half the time but I got through it. They did a pretty good job and I should have said yes to the free vaccuum. I know for next time!

We stopped by Target, HomeGoods, and Trader Joe’s before calling it a day. We got a lot done and it was only eleven! I felt very accomplished.

I went home to put down the groceries and left to meet up with Salim for lunch at Happy Lamb Hot Pot. It used to be called Little Sheep Mongolian Hot Pot but they revamped. It’s more modern, like the other hot pot places, where you order the meat but get everything else by yourself. They had a lot of veggies, various seafood, a lot of fish ball variety and noodles. They even had fried chicken wings, egg rolls, etc. ready to eat, as much as you want.

It was Salim’s first time and loved it so much he’s excited to bring his little brother. Since we hadn’t seen each other in a while we caught up about relationships and work for a good three hours before saying goodbye. We made plans to go to a tea tasting next time but I’m not sure when that’ll be.

I took a nice nap due to the food coma. Then I wrapped presents and made myself a dang juicy steak. Usually after hot pot, I cannot eat for the rest of the day so I only made it through a third of the steak and called it quits. I will say I’m proud of myself. I made this on the cast iron and it came out perfectly medium rare. I want to try the air fryer next time. I heard it comes out well in there, too.

A while week off no work. Okay, who an I kidding. I will be getting on for a couple of hours Monday and Tuesday else, so much freedom with not much planned. Yay!