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An 8-Hour Interview

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Leftover Kim Son's Vegan Pho

I started off the day eating my leftovers for breakfast before leaving for my interview at 9 am. This was the longest, brain powered interview I’ve ever had. We ended at 4:45 pm! How crazy is that?! Have you ever heard of an 8 hour interview, because that was the first for me!

2018 | 088/365 | Azuma Sushi & Robata Bar | Houston, Texas | Chicken Katsu Bento Box

[2018] 088/365: Interview Lunch

They did give me a swag bag in the beginning for showing up, validated my $40 parking, and took me out for lunch at Azuma. For being downtown and the price, I would have hoped for a better chicken katsu. It was a bit on the dry side but with the amount they gave, I had enough for another meal so I cannot complain much.

After all of that, even if I didn’t get the job, it was nice to have met so many smart people. It’s been a while since I’ve had conversations for eight hours straight but now, I have a headache so time to relax and forget about the interview! Peace out, world!

Azuma Sushi & Robata Bar
909 Texas Street, Houston, Texas 77002  |  (713) 223-0909  |  Website  |  Yelp

Beating the Traffic

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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!

Songkran Thai Grill | Sugar Land, Texas

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Songkran Thai Grill | Sugar Land, Texas

Scruffy and I started out the day at Andrew’s then late lunch at Songkran Thai Grill.

Songkran Thai Grill | Sugar Land, Texas | Unlimited Dim Sum Menu

We were going to order entrees until we saw the menu for all-you-can-eat dim sum, Thai style, for $14.95 per person.

Songkran Thai Grill | Sugar Land, Texas | Unlimited Dim Sum

We over ordered and are all stuffed to the brim. Their green beans and coconut green curry chicken were the most outstanding dishes.

2018 | 084/365 | Rizzo Sleeping Sitting Up In Car Seat

I went home with Rizzo afterwards. This is him getting shut eye while sitting up in his booster car seat.

2018 | 084/365 | Rizzo Sleeping With Head Down In Car Seat

[2018] 084/365: Rizzo Dozing Off

After much bouncing around he decided this was the best route for his head. Too funny.

The internet is out at my house so it’s all old school DVDs. Currently watching a Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen movie then maybe restart One Tree Hill. Hmm … Good night everyone!

Songkran Thai Grill
2258 Texas Dr, Sugar Land, Texas 77479  |  (281) 670-8525  |  Website  |  Yelp

Kura Revolving Sushi Bar | Sugar Land, Texas

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Kura Revolving Sushi Bar | Sugar Land, Texas

Scruffy and I had lunch at Kura Revolving Sushi Bar.

Kura Revolving Sushi Bar | Sugar Land, Texas | Conveyor Belt

They are so high tech. Touchscreens, conveyor belts, dish counting, etc. The germaphobe in me wonders if anyone touches but doesn’t grab the dish but the germaphobe in me is also happy that they are all covered.

Kura Revolving Sushi Bar | Sugar Land, Texas | Sushi

Some of the dishes we got. The black dish was not on the conveyer belt. Special ordered. Also, if you wanted any green plate ones made just for you, you could order on the touchscreen as well.

Kura Revolving Sushi Bar | Sugar Land, Texas | Prize After Fifteen Dishes

After fifteen green dishes went into the dish counting system, the touchscreen contraption sounded and out popped a prize.

Kura Revolving Sushi Bar | Sugar Land, Texas | Prize

What a great idea! Especially for little kids. I got little sushi stickers which are super adorable. I’m going to use this in my planner to commemorate this day. Best. Date. Ever.

Rizzo At The Dog Park

Afterward, we went home and grabbed all three pups, Rizzo, Luna, and Miles. I made Rizzo have a fast photoshoot. How adorable is he?!

2018 | 083/365 | Rizzo Attacks At The Dog Park

[2018] 083/365: Rizzo Attacks At The Dog Park

Maybe not so adorable after seeing this picture. I promise, no one got hurt! This is how he plays, teeth and all. I love how the little pit bull pup looks. Kinda like, “Um, hey, you’re overreacting.”

Squirrel Waiting On The Driveway

When we got back, we saw this squirrel sitting like this for a good two minutes in the driveway staring back at us.

Pizza Hut Delivery with Scruffy and Andrew

After bathing all the dogs, and taking showers ourselves, Scruffy relaxed with some video games and I relaxed with some online Python classes. Then Andrew came over, we ordered Pizza Hut delivery, and have been sitting on the couch watching telly since.

We lead an interesting life, I know. I’m ready for bed, but first, more Python learning/telly watching.

Kura Revloving Sushi Bar
13513 University Blvd, Sugar Land, Texas 77479  |  (281) 207-6001  |  Website  |  Yelp

Busy Body

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I had so much human interaction today, I felt like a busy body. Literally drained from it all but it was fun!

Pacific Coast Tacos | Sugar Land, Texas

This morning started with me cleaning the skimmer (pool filter) and Scruffy getting a call from his friend, Albert. He was in town and wanted to see if we were free for lunch so we headed to Scruffy’s recommendation of Pacific Coast Tacos.

Pacific Coast Tacos | Sugar Land, Texas | Salsa Bar

How cute is this Salsa Bar?! I made Scruffy get one of each so I could try it all. Habanero and Roasted Tomatillo was my favourite. Scruffy loved the Tomatillo. The real winner though was none of the above. It was from a bottle they bought, Trappey’s Hot Sauce Ghost Pepper. Albert went and asked where to buy it and they told us the Whole Foods next door. We went and couldn’t find it. I couldn’t find it online either so either they don’t sell it anymore or they just don’t want us to have any of our own.

Pacific Coast Tacos | Sugar Land, Texas | Grilled Fish, Fried Fish, Korean Beef, Bang Bang Shrimp, and PCT Originals

Grilled Fish [mango pineapple pico, purple cabbage, creamy jalapeno cilantro sauce] • Fried Fish [mixed cabbage, laguna sauce, chili sauce, cilantro] • Korean Beef [napa cabbage, cilantro, sliced radish, scallion, citrus soy, chili sauce] • Bang Bang Shrimp [tossed in PCT Bang-Bang sweet heat chili sauce, mixed cabbage, radish] • PCT Originals Killer Fries [cripsy twice fried Kennebec fries with house seasonings]

I can say with confidence that this place is better than Torchy’s Tacos. Go try it out. You will not be disappointed. My favourite was the Bang-Bang Shrimp. I’ve told Scruffy that if Jarro Cafe is too far away this will be our taco place. It’s THAT good.

2018 | 080/365 | Home Chef | Steak Au Poivre, Beef & Pepper Tamale Pie

[2018] 080/365: 

Before we left our Home Chef delivery arrived. I’m so excited. I’ve always wanted to try one of these boxes type meals. We were in a rush so I wasn’t able to see their packaging fully until after lunch. We opted for the Steak Au Poivre and the Beef & Pepper Tamale Pie. I loved that the meats were at the bottom with some ice packs and divided where the rest of the ingredients were. Even those were packaged individually per meal. They had three ice packs total which can be reused, how amazing!

Home Chef Insulation

And look at their insulation system. I’m pretty sure it’s just a lot of recycled cloths but it’s so simple and smart.

We cannot wait to see how everything tastes!

Churchill's Sports Bar & Grill | Sugar Land, Texas

We met Saleh and Lacey at Churchill’s Sports Bar & Grill.

Churchill's Sports Bar & Grill | Sugar Land, Texas | Beer, Whiskey and Sprite

We threw back a few and had some stimulating conversations. It’s been a while since I’ve had those since I’m home all the time nowadays.

Churchill's Sports Bar & Grill | Sugar Land, Texas | Scruffy Playing Pool

The boys played a round of pool before we called it quits.

Salah's Chili

We all headed to Saleh’s house where Salah was making his chili. We laid it on a bed of Fritos and sprinkled on cheese, sour cream, and jalapenos. Though it isn’t as spicy as Scruffy’s chili, it was equally delicious. Salah even made an eggplant concoction and I was surprised Scruffy liked it!

We stopped by Andrew’s for a hang out session and are now getting ready to watch Scrubs or Game of Thrones, or whatever our hearts desire. The night is young …. right?

Pacific Coast Tacos
1525 Lake Pointe Pwky, Sugar Land, Texas 77478  |  (281) 980-0403  |  Website  |  Yelp
Churchill’s Sports Bar & Grill
16687 W Airport Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77498  |  (281) 325-0095  |  Website  |  Yelp