Café Con Monica

A day late & whatever it is they say

I know that’s a long title but I’ve got nothing. Anywhoodle, I had a fantastic weekend a very busy Monday. I am leaving for Florida early Thursday morning so I have a lot of work to get done and I decided to make Monday night the night for doing all my homework for the week. Someone should have kicked me for deciding to do that!

Friday night was fantastic! I haven’t been out out with all my friends in months so it felt great to get all dolled up and dance the night away. Snoops was looking great and dancing her butt off…we won’t mention that she fell She was entitled to her birthday shenanigans. I will admit I drank a lot more than I meant to and A through a tequila shot in there(HOW DARE SHE) my inability to say no thank you led to a very real brain pain on Saturday morning.
OOh the date…
I spent most of Saturday in bed in and out of sleep. I wish I had taken a photo of the ridiculousness hot mess that I left the house in just to get food. I should have been ashamed of myself but I couldn’t have cared less. Mr. Hops and I went out on another date Saturday night, luckily for him I slept off the hangover and actually managed to get out of bed. I have mentioned to him that I blog but not told him how to find it so I am going to hope and keep my fingers crossed he won’t read this but let me tell you something I am not a fan of. If you ask me out to dinner then I am not going to eat before our date. I am not a shy salad eating date kind of girl I will wait so that I can get some food. BUT if you then do not take me to dinner instead to a bar and claim to not be hungry I am not going to insist that we eat. Unfortunately, he has done this twice now. I don’t really understand the point of it and this time around it annoyed me. I like to think I am not too picky so am I wrong here? Should he not have taken me to get some food? I hate drinking on an empty stomach but I did and after a few hours we ended up sharing an appetizer which didn’t do much for me. So it was an interesting night. I may write up a whole post on what made this night so interesting but I suggest you all watch “The Naked Man” episode of HIMYM and you might have an idea of how funny my night went. Thank goodness I am not looking for anything serious because he would be put in the “not bf material” pile after that night.

 I know you guys are really just waiting to see some pictures so here ya go….

Pregaming 
had to show off my sexy dress! 
The Birthday Girl Snoops! 

A & Redhead..my girlies 
The bestie & his hockey buddy
Shes a dancer! 
The devil in shot form 
hmm she needs a nickname…i’ll get back to that! 

It was a fantastic night!! Sunday was spent lounging around my parents watching movies and I loved it! Can’t wait for Oh, How Pinteresting Wednesday! 

How was your weekend? 

Friday Rambles & Link-ups

I am so so happy that it is finally Friday again! By this time next week I will be in Florida and I am really really hoping the weather is pleasant! Stepmomma says the cold weather visitors have been bringing the chill down there with them so cross your fingers for me! I have a few things I wanted to share so bare or is it bear hmmm just do it!

1.  This weekend….
Tonight I am partying with an old HS friend Snoops(she knows why I chose this nickname) for her birthday! Can’t wait, quite a few of our mutual friends are coming out so I am excited for that. Going to get dolled up and dance my night away. Tomorrow night I have date #4(maybe 3 depending) w/Mr. Hops. Not sure what the plan was but he mentioned something about dinner. Should be fun and, of course, I will give you guys an update on that Monday! 
The bday girl! 
2. My nails….

The Nail Files

I see this link up every Friday and I never do it! So here we are!! I got this polish in my Valentines Day swap gift! 
L.A. COLORS 
Apricot Fizz
It felt very springy to have such a light color on, I love it and will definitely wear it again soon! 
By the way does anyone have any advice on how to get my nails to stop peeling? I don’t have a clue why it happens but its ugly and you can see it even when they are polished! 
3. A book….
Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man by Steve Harvey
Ladies if you have not read this book, please do! Whether your in a relationship, looking for one, or just checking out the dating world it can’t hurt to have a bit of an insight into the minds of men. I read it and I felt like someone had slapped me in the back of the head! Seriously. I wouldn’t say it is life changing but it definitely helps me to think twice about the decisions I make regarding men and helped me figure out what I do and don’t want, what I am willing to deal with and what I am willing to allow a man to do. 
4. A recipe….
You guys have heard me say before that I stress bake…well it happened again Monday. Luckily for my coworkers it was just in time for Valentine’s Day! I found this recipe on Pinterest! They were a big hit, everyone who tried them loved it! 
Iphone pictures can’t do justice! 
5. A movie…
I went to see it Wednesday after dinner w/A & T and it was great! I’ve heard good and bad reviews but I am a fan of Channing Tatum and even bigger fan of Rachel McAdams! It was a great romantic story and since I don’t want to give away the ending I will just say you should see it. 
6. Dinner w/the girls….
OOh and while were on that topic we went to dinner at Uncle Julio’s and I know they have these in other states since I once ate at the one in Atlanta! So if there is one near you try it and have a Swirl! They are amazeballs! 
Sangria & Margarita in a glass = heaven 
OOk I think that is all for my Friday rambles!! 
 Do you have any fun plans for the weekend? 
Try a new polish link up over at Fabulous but Evil
Read a new book link up over at Blonde…Undercover Blonde 




Monday Fun & Link Up

I feel like there is so much I want to talk about and not nearly enough space…so here are a few things I need to get out on this Monday!
1. Valentines Day Swap-

After doing the book swap I was definitely in for a Valentines day swap! I haven’t done anything for Vday in years so it was nice to get some goodies! I was partnered up with Samantha @ The Lotus Thrives Anyway
So glad I did!! Look at all the great stuff she got me! I’ve already used one of the polishes of course.

2. A 2nd Date-
I went on a 2nd date with Mr.Hops! It was kind of a last minute decision, I was supposed to be joining some coworkers for a screening party and didn’t want to go alone since A has come down with germies and is sickly at home. I text him asking what he had planned for the night and he responded taking me out. So we did! We headed to a bar/lounge and had drinks and hung out. I thought I might make it to the party but it didn’t happen and I am definitely ok with that! I had a great time! 
Amazing! 
3.   The Grammys –
I actually  almost forgot about the Grammys because well…yea I am just not a big awards show gal. So lets see….the performances were pretty good. I have no idea who was wearing what but I know I thought Carrie Underwood looked amazing! Adele was fantastic! I was really slow to get on the Adele bandwagon but once I joined I realized she has serious talent. She deserved all those awards and then some! Ummm what else…Rihanna needs clean up that mess of hair, Nicki Minaj makes me want to punch her through the screen. Loved the song Katy Perry performed though not so much her outfit or performance. Blake Shelton & Adam Levine….yes please!!! 

4. Mrs. M’s Birthday-
It was my mama’s birthday this sunday! We went for Sushi at our fave family sushi place and had a grand ole time! We got her a Pandora charm bracelet for her bday, we hope she loved it and it seems she did! I can’t tell you how old she is but I tell you she doesn’t look like she is old enough to be my mother! 



5. Whitney Houston-
oooh Whitney! I was definitely sad to hear that she died. She was yet another troubled but amazing talent. I don’t presume to know what drove the woman to ruin her life with drugs but I can only say that it is a sad story. This was my favorite Whitney Houston song!! 

I think thats all I want to share for now!! Check out my All About Me post for the link up at A Complete Waste of Makeup! 

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