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2019 December Big Brother Big Sister Meeting

December 3, 2019 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

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.

2019 SIL’s Birthday

November 29, 2019 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

I wasn’t able to sleep all night so I stayed up playing games and watching telly while Rizzo slept like a log next to me. Moments like these make my heart happy.

We started putting up the rest of the drywall. I give props to all the renovators, housebuilders, and construction workers because it’s such hard work.

We ordered from Ninja Ramen through Door Dash. Surprisingly good and Emmy even ate a lot! I would order from here again, especially because their level of spicy is on point. After the quick lunch, we were back at it renovating the attic. Then I took a shower, shopped online, took a quick cat nap, and played with Emmy while parents, Brudda and SIL were off buying a new car.

Dinner was at Gogiya to celebrate SIL’s birthday a day early. You could choose all you can eat for Korean BBQ or Hot Pot. We first wanted Korean BBQ until we realized it’d be an extra $14 per person if we wanted the good meats so we switched over to hot pot.

They had a salad bar you can eat from. Mostly vegetables, seafood, and hot sauces. So freaking good. They could do better with their choice of sauces though.

Gogiya | Plano, Texas | Personal Hot Pot

Choosing hot pot was a good idea. Everyone had their own personal hot pot to cook from. I got full faster because I had my own pot where no one stole what I put in! I wish we could do something like this at home but it’d be super expensive.

June and I are currently watching a movie in the media room. Brudda, SIL, and I were going to go to Richard’s annual Friendsgiving but we were all super tired from a busy day, not to mention the drive back I have to make.

I cannot believe the holiday is already over. Luckily I have all my Fridays off for the rest of the year which means only a four day work week. Yippee!

2019 | Thanksgiving in Dallas

November 28, 2019 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

We got into Dallas last night. Mostly to drop off Emmy but to also spend Thanksgiving together. Mum and June went and got us breakfast at McDonald’s – first time Mum’s ever drove in Dallas! I shared above with Emmy and SIL.

Then Brudda put me to work in the attic with Dad. He’s transforming his two attics into storage rooms so we’ve been putting in drywall. I worked for a good while before they were able to handle it themselves but there is still a lot of work to do for tomorrow.

Cris and John Vietnamese Street Food | Dallas, Texas

They kept working but the rest of us went to Cris and John Vietnamese Street Food for lunch. They had such cute decor and their Horchata was on point. It’s a fusion between Vietnamese and Mexican.

Cris and John Vietnamese Street Food | Dallas, Texas | Food

We ordered almost everything off the menu. I won’t say everything was great but I’d come back for the pho.

We even stopped by Wal-Mart because I really craved the sweet potato pie from last year at Richard’s Thanksgiving. They sell the mini version as well and I found it so freaking adorable. I was told to put it back down though and stick with the big one.

We all tried to shop online and take naps as well but Emmy kept me up. Soon enough, Brudda and I went to Wal-Mart so that I could get my 10-inch gold Deadpool Funko. He bought the other four variations for me this morning as early birthday presents for the next few birthdays.

Hunan Bistro | Plano, Texas | Le, Aaron, Mellie Dee, SIL

Then it was Thanksgiving at Hunan Bistro. No usual Thanksgiving feast here though we did get some wine. We ordered so much that I am so stuffed. My favourite was the fried intestines. I know you’re probably thinking it’s gross, but it’s all in your head.

Boba Ave 8090 | Plano, Texas | Jenny & Mellie Dee

The kids went next door to Boba Ave 8090 while everyone else went back to their respective homes. We talked about weddings and random things before heading home.

June and I finished our movies and I went and bought more things as Christmas presents. I hope everyone likes theirs!

Ling Long Dumpling & Noodle House | Houston, Texas

November 16, 2019 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

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.

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.

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.

Jenny’s & Kemp’s Wedding

October 27, 2019 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

I’m going to cheat and write as if I published this yesterday because I didn’t get home til almost one am and I was pooped from the drive.

2019 | Sissy's Birthday Celebration at Sushi 9

I was supposed to meet up with Jakob for lunch but due to timing and having to drive to Montgomery for the wedding our timing didn’t work out as planned. Instead I had lunch with Sissy and the family to celebrate her birthday at Sushi 9.

Jenny & Kemp Wedding | Montgomery, Texas

After running a couple of errands I headed to my over an hour drive to Montgomery, Texas for Jenny and Kemp’s wedding. The drive wasn’t as bad as I thought and seeing this sight made my heart happy.

Jenny & Kemp Wedding | Big Sky Barn | Montgomery, Texas | Selfie

I was kind of feeling myself since I haven’t put on full eye makeup in a long time.

Jenny & Kemp Wedding | Big Sky Barn | Montgomery, Texas | Decorations

Her decorations were on point and I loved the wooden name touch. I don’t know what I’m going to do with it but I love it.

Jenny & Kemp Wedding | Big Sky Barn | Montgomery, Texas | Saying "I Do"

There was an announcement to not take pictures during the ceremony but I’m a rebel. But don’t worry, they photographer and videographer were standing next to where I was sitting so I wasn’t in their way!

Jenny & Kemp Wedding | Big Sky Barn | Montgomery, Texas | Emma

I finally got to meet Emma, Wacko & Monica’s daughter. She’s already so grown! She was very shy but still uttered hello to me and gave me high fives and kisses.

Jenny & Kemp Wedding | Big Sky Barn | Montgomery, Texas | Food & Drinks

They catered from Goode Barbeque and had open bar. Everything from the venue to the food and drinks were on point. I’ve found out I like Crown Apple with Cranberry juice as well.

Jenny & Kemp Wedding | Big Sky Barn | Montgomery, Texas | Mellie Dee with Bride & Groom

I was lucky to snag a picture with the lovely couple. Her dress was so freaking gorgeous! Speaking of dresses, my dress had both the bridesmaid and groomsmen colours! How crazy on point was that.

Jenny & Kemp Wedding | Big Sky Barn | Montgomery, Texas | Bride & Groom

These two are so silly, so loving, and so perfect for one another. They’ve both grown a lot as well and I’m so honoured to have witness them tie the knot.

Jenny & Kemp Wedding | Big Sky Barn | Montgomery, Texas | Wacko, Tony, Rachel, Ann with Mellie Dee

It was also great to see familiar faces again too. Well other than Wacko since I work with him and see him practically every day.

Jenny & Kemp Wedding | Big Sky Barn | Montgomery, Texas | Photobooth

But this family always makes me feel very welcomed and always makes me feel like I belong. There were no anxieties walking into the Big Sky Barn alone because I knew with them I felt at home.

Jenny & Kemp Wedding | Big Sky Barn | Montgomery, Texas | Drive Thru

It was a gorgeous wedding. We danced the night away and caught up. There was drunk talk, drunk crying, and drunk love. Don’t worry, that wasn’t me. But I witnessed it all and my heart is full with love for each and every one of them.

The drive home wasn’t horrible since I was still high from all the love and fun we had.