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Books Books Books!

September 12, 2017

If there is anything I can talk and talk about it’s books. I love them. Read too many, usually trashy ones, sometimes serious. I love book lists and recommendations!

I have actually managed to surpass my goal of 75 for the year but I attribute that to my sudden decision to re-read the Sookie Stackhouse series this spring/summer. Here are some of the books I’ve read this year that I enjoyed!

– The Roanoke Girls by Amy Engel. I was pleasantly surprised by this book. I can’t remember how I found it (probably someone added it on Goodreads) but I really enjoyed it. I can say it may have some triggers for people so I would suggest reading the blurb and maybe a few of the reviews if that is something you prefer to know ahead of time.

– The Kept Woman by Karin Slaughter. I’ve noticed in the blog universe a lot of people either love her or hate her as an author. I could not put Pretty Girls down so I was excited to see this book pop up. Only problem was I did not realize it was book #8 in a series. SO I was a bit lost with the characters but it was still great. If you are a fan of hers I recommend the Will Trent Series

I started from book 1 now and I am enjoying them!

– Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris. This book. Yes! Highly recommend. Per my review ( i never review books) I couldn’t put it down. I felt like there was something up and I couldn’t quite place my finger on it and I loved that about it.

– Rebel of the Sands by Alwyn Hamilton. I love YA books. There I said it. I really do. I also love magical, anything dessert or middle eastern type and this book has Djinni, magic, that and more. If you are looking for something light this book is a hit! I’m currently on the 2nd in the series too.

– The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. In looking at the reviews before I read the book I really couldn’t decide if it was going to be good. I actually checked out the ebook and then didn’t read it and had to wait for it to be available again. First, the writing in this book is fantastic. I love being able to picture everything in my head and a great detailed writer can do that. Its different than what you expect from reading the blurb and will either draw you in or you won’t like it. But. I. think. you. should. read. it!

Have you read any of these? What did you think? I am going to check out all your recommendations and hopefully have some new books to review before the next link up!

It’s Friday!

September 8, 2017

Yay! It’s Friday!!! Its been a long ass week over here even with Monday off. First week back with the kids is always exhausting and add in school for me and I’m D.E.D.

Some things to ponder this coming weekend….

– Is it ok that I am anti-fall( I really do love summer) but had my first Salted Caramel Mocha today?

– Do college professors purposely wait until you have a good weekend of relaxing coming up to give you all the homework? I think they do.

– Do I need to take the AC unit out of my window yet? Are we going to have some freak warm weather and then I’ll melt to death trying to sleep without AC? Ugh. Decisions.

– Why did Game of Thrones end right before the school season started? Don’t they know I don’t do shit around this time of year? That is what SUNDAY Nights were for dammit.


I refuse to touch FB until I see the episode because assholes always spoil shit

– Foosball season is upon us! Who’s excited? Who knows their team sucks ass and will lose all the games but doesn’t care? Me!!! Also…very excited that Marshawn Lynch is back so apparently I am watching Raiders games too this year!

– Remember when I told myself I was going on a diet when September came? Yea. I remember that. Forget I mentioned that salted caramel mocha I had this morning…and the cinnamon raisin bagel too. Just scrap that I will start on Monday.

– I signed up for a 5k next month and haven’t run further than to my car in the rain (be serious I didn’t even do that) since like May. I may die, I hope they have a speed walking lane.

Ok. I think that’s all I have to think about this weekend. Whats on your mind??

What’s New With You?

September 7, 2017

Oh man…where do I even begin?

Hi. My name is Monica and it has been one year since I last blogged.
I miss it.

I took a really long break because I went through a crap breakup and then was being really weird about sharing my life publicly after a person found my blog and proceeded to inform me that I had been cheated on. Yea. That happened.

So combine that with work and school and I just kind of gave up. Plus keeping with other blogs and bringing traffic in can be kind of exhausting sometimes. Right? But….

But I am here. I can’t make any promises that I will be posting anything wonderful but I can say I miss the blogging world and sharing my life!

So to be fair…here are some updates of the goings on in my life:

So that is all I’ve got for you today! I am excited to get back into the blogging world and check out what everyone has been doing! Stop by, say hello, if you are new drop the link to your blog so I can come check your corner of the universe out!

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