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Out & About…

July 24, 2013

One of the awesome things about being back in Chicago is that I got home in time to catch some of the Summer.

If im not outside laying out, im outside working out, outside walking around, just outside as much as possible. 

I’m still catching up with most of my friends and very excited to celebrate bestie G’s birthday this weekend and throw tomatoes at people on Saturday. 

Monday I went downtown to have lunch with the Redhead and her new beau. Was so nice to put on my headphones and walk around downtown just shopping and enjoying the weather while I waited for them. Had a fantastic lunch at Rosebud!  On the way back to my car I had to stop….

I absolutely love Garett’s popcorn 🙂 

Tuesday I went for a good run with Mom and then headed to dinner with CousinT to my fave Uncle Julio’s! 
For some reason the frozen margarita machine was broken so I couldn’t get my beloved swirl this time. Had to settle for a mango margarita. 

Hanging out in front of the restaurant waiting for CousinT

My fave: chicken & beef fajitas 

Mango Margarita 

CousinT and her youngest 

So far my week is shaping up to be pretty great! What is going on with you so far?? 

Filed in: Chicago • by Monica •

Home Sweet Home!

July 17, 2013

Sorry I have been MIA but with all the packing leading up to coming home and then actually coming home so much has been going on! 

I surprised my family and bestie G by showing up Sunday/Monday when everyone thought I would be home in September. Thanks to my amazing friend Snifferella for helping me orchestrate it all! She picked me up from the airport and drove me home to my parents and then Monday asked G to dinner at our fave wing place so I could show up! 

So here are some of my pictures from my good bye and hello!! 

then upon arrival!!! 

and on Monday when I surprised my bestie G 

I seriously couldn’t be happier to get home and once this jet lag is fully kicked I am going to really start enjoying everything. For now…back to the backyard to lay out 🙂 

Filed in: Chicago • by Monica •

Summer Bucket List!

June 28, 2013

So its been damn hot here since about April anyway but I do love Summer. Soo I decided to share my summer bucket list…..


– take advantage of the beach! 
– take my nephew to LP zoo 
– outdoor patio! If its an option then no sitting inside
– streetfests!
– meet & a have a drink with at least 1 of the Chicago bloggers I follow 
– Tomato battle @ Soldier Field 
– Run along the lake while its still warm 
– outdoor concert at Millenium Park
– Make some of the summery recipes on my Pinterest boards
– Make more than 1 of the cocktails on my Pinterest boards
– workout outside as often as I can 
– be a tourist all over again 


So yea…thats my list. Not sure how long the weather will cooperate once I am actually home but I can cross my fingers! 

Whats on your summer bucket list?? 




Filed in: Chicago • by Monica •

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