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2021 | Week 84 of Quarantine | Jenny’s Bachelorette | San Francisco & Napa, California

October 24, 2021 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

2021 | Week 84 of Quarantine | Dallas with Ethan, Doggie Puzzle, Vietnamese

Started off the week by finishing up my dog puzzle from weeks ago! Ethan helped by handing me pieces as I found their rightful spots.

Wednesday after work, we packed the car and drove off to Dallas. Ethan is SO good on long car rides. He didn’t sleep long but he also didn’t make a fuss. Sadly he did throw up milk which messed up my car but that’s baby life, right?

We ate pho for dinner and then Sammi wanted to stay up as late as possible so she chilled in my room while we talked about boys and life.

2021 | Week 84 of Quarantine | Jenny's Bachelorette | Ethan, Sammi, Mellie Dee, Chick-fil-A, Dallas to San Francisco, Target

The next day, Thursday, Ethan and I had some quality time together before Sammi’s friend drove us to Chickfila and took us to the airport to start off Jenny’s Bachelorette Party. I thought it was cool they had a phone/tablet holder built into the seats now. After a couple of movies, we arrived. We were stuck on the plane for a LONG LONG time and we ended up in the departure area rather than the arrivals making Brudda have to drive all over the airport to find us.

We finally made it to the hotel, chilled for a bit before heading out to get some necessities from Target.

2021 | Week 84 of Quarantine | Jenny's Bachelorette | Fang | San Francisco, California

We were all getting hungry and I was craving soup dumplings so I picked Fang for a light snack. From the pictures you can tell we don’t know what that means. Sadly, they don’t do soup dumplings anymore, but their food wasn’t bad! Their pork baos and eggplant vegetarian dumplings were the favourites for the masses.

2021 | Week 84 of Quarantine | Jenny's Bachelorette | Mister Jiu's | San Francisco, California | Mellie Dee, Jenny, Rosanna, Tammy

We stopped by 7 Eleven for some breakfast foods we needed for the next day since we wouldn’t have time and then headed back to the hotel, got ready, relaxed, before the bridesmaids went with the bride to Mister Jiu’s for dinner. We took some picture3s on the street since we had some time to spare.

2021 | Week 84 of Quarantine | Jenny's Bachelorette | Mister Jiu's | San Francisco, California | Food

The food was nothing to write about. It has one Michelin star but so far, none of the places I’ve been to that have Michelin star has been worth it. The food isn’t horrible, but it wasn’t amazing. The drinks on the other hand were bomb. Fan favourite was definitely the chow fun and oysters.

2021 | Week 84 of Quarantine | Jenny’s Bachelorette | Castello di Amorosa | Calistoga, California | Mellie Dee & Brudda

On Friday, we all woke up early and Brudda drove us all to Castello di Amorosa. It was a pretty fun drive there. We even stopped by Starbucks where I found it funny that Brudda wanted a cake pop.

The wine from Castello di Amorosa was okay. Nothing popped out to being fantastic so the thought of shipping some home as gifts was dropped. I think people mostly come here to take pictures of the castle. We paid for one hour of wine tasting and one hour of picture taking around the castle. If you ever come here, even if you don’t drink, you have to pay the same amount but don’t ever do the grape juice tasting. If you don’t drink, just don’t come to this place. It costs the same as a wine tasting but they don’t even serve you the amount that would be worth it. They only got 3 tiny pours of the same exact grape juice which we had to ask for every time. They sell a bottle of grape juice for $14 so definitely not worth it; the flavour is great though.

2021 | Week 84 of Quarantine | Jenny’s Bachelorette | V. Sattui Winery | St. Helena, California | Mellie Dee & Rosanna

After taking enough pictures, we headed off to V. Sattui Winery for a picnic lunch. You walk in and order from the deli counter and you can buy a bottle of wine if you so choose but no tastings here so you’re not obligated to pay even if you’re not a drinker. We got a little of almost everything and everything tasted amazing. Lot of choices for every type of diet.

2021 | Week 84 of Quarantine | Jenny’s Bachelorette | Son & Garden | San Francisco, California | Food

We got back to the hotel, took naps, then the bridesmaids and bride met up with MLam and Rachel at Son & Garden. The bone marrow and duck confit was the favoruite for me. The lobster bisque was good too. You can actually taste the lobster in the soup unlike other places.

2021 | Week 84 of Quarantine | Jenny’s Bachelorette | Son & Garden | San Francisco, California | Mellie Dee, Tammy, Jenny, Rosanna, Rachel, MLam

We then took pictures at their flower wall before heading out. I was feeling myself hence some selfies because I couldn’t choose. Don’t judge.

We walked for forever to a bar where you pay $10 for Jenny to spin the wheel for a drink. After she got her drink Rosanna and I went back to the hotel to get started on getting ready for the night. Tammy and Jenny came after and we just talked about how unsafe we all felt while walking to the bar: needles on the ground, guy pissing, pee smells, and hobos just all about screaming their heads off. Yikes.

2021 | Week 84 of Quarantine | Jenny’s Bachelorette | Surisan | San Francisco, California | Mellie Dee, Tammy, Jenny, Rosanna, MLam, Vi, Sammi, Tram, MyTien

Saturday, we wore the tshirts I made with wine puns to brunch at Surisan. If you’re ever in town, come here. You won’t regret it! I suggest the benedicts, fried wings, and their Iced Strawbertty Matcha Latte.

2021 | Week 84 of Quarantine | Jenny’s Bachelorette | Umbrella Alley | San Francisco, California

We then walked to Umbrella Alley to take pictures. It was super cute.

2021 | Week 84 of Quarantine | Jenny’s Bachelorette | Jenny & Tammy | Boba Guys | Decorating

We headed back to the hotel to decorate for later tonight and order Boba Guys as well.

2021 | Week 84 of Quarantine | Jenny’s Bachelorette | AsiaSF | San Francisco, California

Then it was off to Asia SF. The food was better than I expected but not somewhere I’d come back to for the food, especially for the cost.

2021 | Week 84 of Quarantine | Jenny’s Bachelorette | AsiaSF | San Francisco, California | Mellie Dee & Jenny

Their show as fun though. And made me feel like, dang they are so confident I’m starting to feel it too. Afterwards we went downstairs to their night club and danced for a bit.

2021 | Week 84 of Quarantine | Jenny’s Bachelorette | Lingerie Party | Mellie Dee & Jenny

Then it was to the hotel for the lingerie party which turned into crazy drinking by all of Le’s cousins, Jenny, Tammy, and Sammi.

Let’s just say, some threw up, some passed out, and we got two calls of multiple, multiple complaints about the noise.

2021 | Week 84 of Quarantine | Jenny’s Bachelorette | San Francisco to Dallas | Jenny & Mellie Dee | Goldilocks Filipino

Brudda drove me, Jenny, and Rosanna to the airport at 4am after we only slept for a couple of hours. Jenny got me some siu mai from Goldilocks Flipino at the airport since I didn’t get my soup dumplings. Not the same but still delicious. I watched so many episodes of Maid while Jenny slept through the flight.

The Le came to pick us up and I packed the car and drove back to Houston with Mum and Dad. I am pooped to say the least. And this week is suppose to be a little crazy in the beginning of the week. Eeek, save me.

Filed Under: Eateries & Drinkeries, Travel Tagged With: American, Breakfast and Brunch, California, Chinese, Coffee and Tea, Fast Food, San Francisco, Seafood, Sightseeing, Vietnamese, Wineries

2020 | Week 32 of Quarantine | Dallas & Camping

October 25, 2020 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

2020 | Week 32 of Quarantine | Glow in the Dark Dip Nails

New Nails, who dis?

I was in meetings so much that I had time to do my nails into glow in the dark! Perfect for camping.

2020 | Week 32 of Quarantine | Mercedes & Sebastian's Baby Shower Gift | Saint Arnold Voucher

I had little surprises in the mail like a Saint Arnold’s voucher which I don’t have time to use, and Mercedes and Sebastian’s baby shower present for winning a game. Their little one was born this weekend and he is precious!

2020 | Week 32 of Quarantine | Daily Sunset Walks

June and I did our daily walks up until we left for Dallas.

2020 | Week 32 of Quarantine | Dallas | Tiff's Treats | Viet | Lebanese Grill

Thursday: there was a 20% off for Tiff’s Treats so I ordered some to Brudda’s house so that when I arrived, I had some to snack on. They ordered Viet food for the family but I opted for just eggrolls and ordered from Lebanese Grill, enough for leftovers.

2020 | Week 32 of Quarantine | Dallas | Mellie Dee & Ethan

I haven’t held Ethan since March. He was probably questioning who this random lady is. And he cried BIG, GIANT tears when I held him the first time. You can see it on the top right picture. He started warming up to me though.

2020 | Week 32 of Quarantine | Dallas | Mellie Dee & Emmy

Friday: Emmy ended up sleeping with me. She had a great kick playing with my glow in the light nails and kept wanting me to tell Alexa to turn on and off the lights. When we woke up, we took some pictures and silly videos.

2020 | Week 32 of Quarantine | Dallas | Emmy & McDonalds

Then it was off to see the wizard. Just kidding. Brudda, SIL, Emmy, June, and I picked up McDonald’s and headed to Glenn Rose, Texas. Emmy is living the life. Oh to be a kid again.

2020 | Week 32 of Quarantine | Dallas | Fossil Rim Wildlife Center | Glenn Rose, Texas | Emmy

We finally made it to Fossil Rim Wildlife Center. We picked up our cup of feed and drove towards the animals.

2020 | Week 32 of Quarantine | Dallas | Fossil Rim Wildlife Center | Glenn Rose, Texas | Emmy, Brudda, Mellie Dee

Emmy came up to the front to sit with me while we went through the place. She had SO much fun feeding the animals and made all these animal noises. Brudda got pecked by an ostrich which was funny but not. Emmy is probably scarred by ostriches now.

2020 | Week 32 of Quarantine | Dallas | Fossil Rim Wildlife Center | Glenn Rose, Texas | Animals

We were warned that since it rained so much and the temperature dropped, the giraffes and rhinos may not be visible. We didn’t see a lot of variety but we still had a lot of fun. We saw a giant moose scratching himself with his antlers, and two deers bucking. It was so quiet you can hear when they clash.

After the safari, we headed to Brookshire Brothers to pick up a few things (mostly for the restrooms) and as we drove, we saw Jenny, Le, and Joey speeding past us. It was perfect since we didn’t have signal and couldn’t contact them.

2020 | Week 32 of Quarantine | Dallas | Dinosaur Valley State Park | Glenn Rose, Texas | Brudda & Mellie Dee

When we checked into Dinosaur Valley State Park, we packed up the wagon and made our way to our campsite. Before and after our tents were set up. I opted for a cheaper tent that wasn’t a pop-up since I didn’t know if I’d like camping. I was super proud of us for setting up the tents very quickly! The only thing I’ll need to get for next time is a tarp for easier cleanup.

2020 | Week 32 of Quarantine | Dallas | Dinosaur Valley State Park | Glenn Rose, Texas | Sightseeing | June, Le, Jenny, Joey, Brudda, Emmy

We did some sightseeing. One of my hands had more light and so as it turned dark, one hand glowed! So freaking cool.

We also did some walks in the dark to the car so that we could drive to the public restrooms since Emmy isn’t used to popping a squat.

2020 | Week 32 of Quarantine | Dallas | Dinosaur Valley State Park | Glenn Rose, Texas | Emmy

The many faces of Emmy. She was pure entertainment.

2020 | Week 32 of Quarantine | Dallas | Dinosaur Valley State Park | Glenn Rose, Texas | Food | Brudda, SIL, Emmy, Jenny, Le, Joey

Thanks to Le for cooking our dinner. Cheeseburgers, steaks, and sweet potatoes. We had Turtle chips while we waited and before you freak out, they’re not made of turtles! We also made S’mores. Emmy loves them.

Once it got dark, we all retreated into our tents and bundled up. I watched a movie I had downloaded and played some games before falling asleep. The weather was in the 40s. Thanks to my ski jacket, double layer leggings, wool socks, sleeping mat, and sleeping bag, I was SUPER warm. I can’t say the same for the others.

2020 | Week 32 of Quarantine | Dallas | Dinosaur Valley State Park | Glenn Rose, Texas | Sightseeing | Brudda | Sunrise

If you know me, waking up randomly through the night is my norm so when I finally saw Brudda get up, we both went to take some pictures of the landscape/sunrise. It was nice getting one-on-one time with him as we rarely do nowadays.

2020 | Week 32 of Quarantine | Dallas | Dinosaur Valley State Park | Glenn Rose, Texas | Emmy Cold

When we got back to the campsite, everyone was awake and Emmy was not a happy camper. Pun intended. She was cold and hungry. Once we packed up everything and got back to the car, she was happy to have Pringles in her lap and back in her car seat.

Overall, my first camping trip was a success. Even though it was only for a day, I had a lot of fun. I finally get to cross of camping from my list and I hope I get to do more of it in the future.

Anyone down to camp? Glamping is allowed. I just need more nature and hikes!

2020 | Week 32 of Quarantine | Dallas | Bull Daddy Noodle Bistro | Plano, Texas

When we got back to the house, Sammi was nice enough to order and pick up food from Bull Daddy Noodle Bistro. Fried rice, fried tofu, green onion pancakes, and fried chicken. Nothing fancy but still good to satisfy our hunger.

2020 | Week 32 of Quarantine | Dallas | Emmy, Ethan, Mellie Dee, Rizzo, Pluto

I put in some Ethan and Emmy time. She fell asleep and I find it super adorable that Rizzo fell asleep next to her. Pluto also came into our room and slept with June and we all took a nap together.

2020 | Week 32 of Quarantine | Dallas | Christmas Photoshoot | Mellie Dee and Emmy

Then we got ready and headed to the studio for Christmas pictures. I went to help and snuck in some pictures just so I can have it for memories. I pulled her around on a sled and she loved it. I wonder if she’ll love real snow.

2020 | Week 32 of Quarantine | Dallas | Ethan, Emmy, Mellie Dee Handhold

On our way back to the house, I sat in the back with Ethan and there was a moment where I left my hand in between the seats and Ethan and Emmy both grabbed my hand. My heart. #neverletmego

2020 | Week 32 of Quarantine | Dallas | Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey and Boiling Crab

Sammi went and picked up Boiling Crab while SIL picked up some Chinese food. SIL’s parents were coming over to hang out with my parents and Jenny and Le came over as well. We drank some Skrewball which is AMAZING and ate some delicious snowcrabs and shrimp. We talked and caught up for hours and hours before everyone left. Emmy slept with us again and when she woke up she wanted to leave with us.

2020 | Week 32 of Quarantine | Whataburger and Ethan

Sadly that wasn’t the plan as we planned to take Ethan home. But in two weeks, we’ll be switching kids and I’ll get Emmy! We got Whataburger and listened to podcasts the whole ride home. Ethan didn’t have too many fusses on the drive. I can’t wait to see how he is during these two weeks. #dontleaveme

Today marks two years. I’ve learned so much about myself since that day. I had all these expectations of experiences with someone so we had all these memories for when we grew old but I was too mousey to speak up on what I truly needed/wanted. But being single has helped me not to care as much and to just do what I truly want to do. So many experiences are still out there for me to conquer and I am ready. I just hope if I ever love someone again, they’ll be willing to do some outdoorsy stuff because I am loving all the mother nature I’ve been getting these couple of years.

Filed Under: Eateries & Drinkeries, Travel Tagged With: Asian, Dallas, Glenn Rose, Mediterranean, Plano, Seafood, Sightseeing, Texas, Vietnamese

Twistee Treat |Cypress, Texas

February 28, 2020 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Pho and Dessert Delivered Working at Home

Due to the water burst in East Houston we all got to work from home today. June didn’t have to work so she made plans with my parents for lunch and kindly brought something back for me!

Mellie Dee and Jacob Chilling

After work I ran some errands and headed over to Mallory’s. I had John’s early birthday present I wanted to give before I forgot but to also destress from such a shitty week at work. Jacob was nice enough to take a selfie with me. His eyes are so pretty. I love when he stares at me.

Habachi Dinner | Mallory

We ordered habachi dinners. Vegetarian for me, steak for Mallory and a whole bunch of fried rice for John. I always forget habachi has amazing fried rice! And they have one sauce that is to die for. Fits perfectly mixed with the rice.

Twistee Treat | Cypress, Texas | Mallory

Mallory, Jacob and I went for a sweet treat after dinner at Twistee Treat. Strawberry ice cream with a chocolate sprinkle waffle cone for me. A vanilla ice cream dipped in Cherry coating for Mallory. It is so dang simple yet so dang delicious. Their strawberry flavour doesn’t taste fake at all! This might be my new favourite ice cream place but it’s a little far.

When we got back I went with John and JJ to the clubhouse to battle Pokemons. They’re obsessed with the game and they’ve found others! So crazy. We won and I caught a Mewtwo so that’s cool.

Filed Under: Eateries & Drinkeries Tagged With: Cypress, Dessert, Ice Cream, Japanese, Katy, Texas, Vietnamese

2019 | Thanksgiving in Dallas

November 28, 2019 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

McDonald's with Emmy and SIL

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.

Attic Remodel with Brudda and Dad

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.

Patti La Belle Sweet Potato Pie

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!

Filed Under: Eateries & Drinkeries Tagged With: Asian, Chinese, Coffee and Tea, Dallas, Mexican and Tex-Mex, Plano, Texas, Vietnamese

2019 Cousin’s Trip | Day 4

October 8, 2019 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Today was our final day and it wasn’t really a day where we hung out. We woke up, got ready and since Sissy, BIL and I have an earlier flight we left first while the others packed and got ready.

2019 Cousin’s Trip | Day 4 | Hash Kitchen | Phoenix, Arizona

We drove back to Phoenix and chose to eat brunch at Hash Kitchen. BIL ordered avocado toast the size of his face times two! They don’t skimp on bread here. Even the monkey bread was way bigger than we had thought! Everything was delicious and the decor made me happy.

2019 Cousin’s Trip | Day 4 | Phoenix to Houston

We headed off to the airport, found a magnet for Mum and waited by our gate. Sissy and BIL went and got their free upgrade to board earlier and they saved me a seat.

2019 Cousin’s Trip | Day 4 | Phoenix to Houston | Drink Coupon Jack and Coke

I got another free drink ticket and went with a Jack and Coke that was so dang strong. I forced myself to stay awake so that I can sleep tonight by watching a movie downloaded from Netflix. The movie is kind of like a Hallmark movie … unrealistic happy ever after.

2019 Cousin’s Trip | Day 4 | Pho Tan An | Houston, Texas

We told ourselves we wouldn’t eat for the rest of the day but we ended up getting pho and the like from Pho Tan An since it was on the way of dropping me off back home and them picking up their pups. I had the eggrolls and saved everything for the rest of the remaining week as lunch prep.

Our trip is over. We had a discussion last night and everyone was happy with how the trip was. Everyone got to do what they wanted except for a couple of things with good reason. No one fought and everyone compromised. We talked about having our next one in the Pacific coast. Maybe hike where there are waterfalls or maybe even Alaska since no one’s been. Cannot wait to see where we’ll be next.

Filed Under: Eateries & Drinkeries, Travel Tagged With: Arizona, Asian, Breakfast, Breakfast and Brunch, Houston, Phoenix, Texas, Vietnamese

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