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Show Us Your Books:March

March 12, 2018

Life According to Steph 

This is one of my favorite links because I love love reading! For February I got in 13 books, it was a short month and I had two really big research papers due so I am not sure how I managed that.
Crazy Rich Asians (****) So I started it…and let it go because it was kind of slow. Then at a meetup a girl was talking about how great it is and she convinced me to give it a shot and keep reading. So I did…and then I finished it and China Rich Girlfriend and Rich People Problems. I ended up liking China Rich Girlfriend best but they were all a fun read!

One True Loves (****) I didn’t think that I would enjoy this book as much as I did, sometimes storylines like this can be really cheesy but I think the author did a great job! I am not sure if I would know what to do in a situation like that!

From Lukov with Love (***) So this book ended up being read because I think I saw it on a few blogs for the last link up. I just…I just didn’t love it. It wasn’t a DNF but I felt like it didn’t measure up to there books I read by Zapata. So it was a solid 3 stars for me.
A Wrinkle In Time (****) I wish that I had read this book as a child because I can see how I would have absolutely loved it. As an adult who reads A LOT I was more critical of it. I still thought it was great though and am so glad I finally got around to reading it.
When We Were Worthy (***1/2) Another book from last month’s link up. I loved the small town, everyone knows everything but doesn’t kind of storyline but I felt like the end was not as satisfactory as I thought it would be. Turns out I like Marybeth Mayhew Whalen’s writing style because I immediately downloaded The Things We Wish Were True (****) after I finished this one and really really enjoyed that one. This one I loved, again, the small town gossipy thing seems to be something I like.

 
What books have you been reading??  
Link up @Jana Says and Show us your books!

Filed in: Books, Show Us Your Books • by Monica •

High Five For Friday

March 9, 2018

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Linking up with these ladies for High Five for Friday! 
1.  Got to spend some time with this adorable face and my family for Breakfast on Sunday! We followed it up with going to a bookstore to look for some books for my nephew…and me of course! 
 

2.  My brother was King Arthur in Spamalot! He was amazing and I am not just saying that because we are related! He is! We have seen him improve with every new show and its amazing to see the progress. 
3. Booked our trip to Austin this week! Yay!!! Thenewguy and I are will do Tuesday-Monday and really get some time away to explore! Also, got a great deal on a studio on Airbnb which  makes me even happier. 
4.  International Women’s Day! I am lucky enough to be surrounded by strong, kind, and empowering women in my personal life and professional life and am grateful everyday for it! 

5. Successfully hosted another fun & cheap  meetup! Of course, I suck and didn’t get photos BUT It was great! Everyone who RSVPd showed up! Thursdays from 5-8 pm are free entry for IL residents to the Art Institute of Chicago. We met up and walked around, chatting about art and our days and then went across the street for hot chocolate. It was a great time and I was super excited to meet some new girls!Best part? Only cost me $3.00!
What are your favorites this week??

Filed in: Austin, High Five for Friday • by Monica •

Three on Thursday!

March 8, 2018

Another Thursday post of Favorites thanks to Steph @ Not Entirely Perfect
Cremo Shaving Cream  – Specifically the French Lavendar. I love this stuff! I started using it about a year ago and have been obsessed since, no more razor bumps, no weird reactions, nothing. A little bit goes a long way so you don’t have to replace it often! 
 
Kind Pressed Bars…I love love these! Especially the mango apple. I was looking for a before or after gym snack that was sweet because I always crave something and picked a single up at Walgreens. They are bit pricey but Target often has 2/$4 deals so I try to make sure I grab a few boxes when I can.

Instastories.…hear me out, I just learned how to use it 2 weeks ago and I am super excited. I definitely like it more than the stupid new snapchat  I don’t know why I am always so slow with social media technology since I use computers and my phone all the damn time but I am and now that I love it I am sure it will be a thing of the past. Anyway, feel free to follow me @monipins!

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