Café Con Monica

Friday Link-ups!

It is finally Friday!!! I have had a rough week, coming back from vacation and just generally being unmotivated to do anything I had to get done. I had so much homework to do and still have plenty that needs to be done. I had a little mini breakdown yesterday once I got home. I climbed into bed w/the lights off, got into the fetal position and whimpered for a little while. I must have gotten a good nap in because I woke up feeling a lot better. I am feeling kinda sickly today with a fever and a sore throat and I’m hoping it doesn’t get worse because A’s birthday is tomorrow and we have to celebrate!!!

So this is my Happy Birthday shout out to an amazing friend! 
I know I mention her a lot on here, she is a great person, an amazing friend and I don’t know what my life would have been like the last 4 years had I not met her! I know we have so many more fantastic years and adventures to get into!!! 


Now for a Friday Link-up! 

The Nail Files


over the past year I have finally gotten into painting my nails more and I love this link up! 

Purple & green together happen to my favorite colors so I decided to try this random nail thing! 
This polish actually doesn’t have a name. I picked it up at Five Below and even though its a cheap bottle I loved the color 🙂 


What are your nails wearing this week? 
Link up over at Fabulous but Evil



Hope you all have a fantastic weekend! 

Where O Where…& Link up!

I know I have been missing, I got back from Florida and even though I took Monday off to just lay around I couldn’t bring myself to do anything productive. I have so much catching up to do in the bloggy world! Here are some random tidbits from my trip!

1. Firemannnnnn, Firemann!! 
It can’t be good when a 9 year old tells you that you need a man…no excuse me she corrected me she said I need a Fireman. Still…you get my point.

2. Spaces….
The apartments in Florida are much larger than they are in Chicago, w/more amenities and cost much less. I saw some great places and got to see which neighborhoods are good and which I should avoid. This makes it so much more real…

3. Smiles all around…
I am realizing that not everyone is going to be happy with my move. The people closest to me are having a hard time with it and even though I totally understand I really wish there was more happiness surrounding it because I am terrified.

4.  Food…
I let my inner fat kid run rampant on this trip! On Friday I literally must have had about 4000+ calories in one day. Awful and yet so fantastic!!!

Deep Fried Salty dog w/bacon
German chocolate cake

5. Some pictures….

I don’t really take many pictures when I visit anymore unless we go out out since I have been there almost 2x a year for the last 3-4 years.
I need this for my room 🙂
 

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 




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