Hey Followers!

Another week into my Princess Transformation! According to the Disney Princess Half Marathon website, the official countdown to the race is 154 days. My new goal, along with finishing in the upright position, is being able to run the race in a sports bra. May seem vain, but it is a personal goal and I am going to do it.


And I will clearly be wearing a tutu, tiara, and maybe some Mickey ears too. I clearly have my priorities straight! Here is my weekly update;








Until next time! Xoxo!
Instagram: @melody_stacey

Hey Followers,

Hope you all had a great weekend and had sometime to relax. We had a fun and eventful weekend! Friday night was spent out at Del Frisco's Steakhouse with our friends, Mark and Mika. We enjoyed drinks, bisque, steak, and dessert. yum, yum and yum. Both the service and food were great. We will DEFINITELY be back!

Saturday we spent the afternoon with friends at Cyclone Anayas and watched the A&M/Alabama game. Afterwards, we went to the Astros Game! (told you it was an eventful weekend!)








Until next time! Xoxo
Instagram: @melody_stacey

Hey Followers!

Last month I decided that as part of my healthy mind, body, and spirit, I would read and review one book a month. You can read that original blog here. Let me just say that I LOVED reading "The Defining Decade" by Meg Jay. In the title of the book it says, "Why your twenties matter, and how to make the most of them" and that is exactly what the book entails.



In a nutshell, the book goes over some important facets of a "twenty-somethings" life; Work, Love, and the Brain & the Body. The overall theme of the book is to take life by the horns and stop making excuses for your self, your career, your love life, etc... She provides all kinds of statistics and research to support the fact that our 20s are the most important and influential decade in our lives and we need to stop waiting on things to happen or fall into place. It was a thought provoking book that really made me evaluate different things in my own life. I definitely recommend it.


Also, here are some amazing and inspiring quotes that I want to share;

"Our 20s are the defining decade of adulthood. 80% of life's most defining moments take place by about age 35. 2/3 of lifetime wage growth happens during the first ten years of a career. More than half of Americans are married or are dating or living with their future partner by age 30. Personality can change more during our 20s than at any other decade in life. Female fertility peaks at 28. The brain caps off its last major growth spurt. When it comes to adult development, 30 is not the new 20. Even if you do nothing, not making choices is a choice all the same. Don't be defined by what you didn't know or didn't do.” 

"The future isn't written in the stars. There are no guarantees. so claim your adulthood. Be intentional. Get to work. Pick your family. Do the math. Make your own certanity. Dont be defined by what you didn't know or didn't do. You are deciding your life right now."











Looking forward to reading this book, falling in love with him even more, and reporting back! Check back in a month, or so, for the review!




Until next time! Xoxo
Instagram: @melody_stacey

Hey Followers,

The month of August is one of the most exciting times in the city of Houston- Houston Restaurant Weeks!



What is Houston Restaurant Weeks? Established in 2003, it is a fun-filled dining event benefiting the Houston Food Bank. Houston Restaurant Weeks is the city's largest "for-charity" dining event held simultaneously in restaurants in the greater Houston area each year throughout the month of August. This year's dates: August 1 through September 2, 2013 (Labor Day). 

We were lucky enough to experience 3 different restaurants and take part in their HRW menus. This is a great way to try some of the very best restaurants at an affordable price! Most menus include 2 or 3 course meals for $35 per person... Can't beat it!

Today, we got to experience not one, but TWO of the participating restaurants and officially were sent into a food coma. We started our morning out with Sunday brunch at Sorrel. YUMMY!!!!  This was our first time to try out Sorrel, and we will DEFINITELY be back! The Houston Restaurant Week menu had some great options, and offered a 2 course meal for $20 per person.







The table shared coffee, mimosas, and pink sunsets before enjoying our meals. I decided to have the Lobster Cake Eggs Benedict for my main course and the Lemon Cheesecake as my dessert. Terrance opted for the Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf.






After we woke up from a nap, it was dinner time. We decided to check out the Houston Restaurant Menu at Churrascos and what a great choice that was! Churrascos offered a 3 course menu option at $35 per person. I decided to start with the beef empandas. They were outstanding. I would be okay to have this as my main course, and will definitely come back for those! Sooo good. I followed the empanadas with a 6oz Churrasco steak, which was also muy delicioso. After a few glasses of wine, and 2 courses, dessert arrived! For my dessert choice, I picked the Tres Leches cake. It was also REALLY tasty. 






We are so blessed to live in a city that has so much to offer and are equally blessed to be able to experience it one day at a time! Getting back on the grind tomorrow, but just know, if you don't hear from me for a few days- you'll know I am officially in a food coma. Keep me in your prayers.

Until next time! Xoxo
Instagram: @melody_stacey