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That time I threw tomatoes…

July 31, 2013

I keep meaning to blog and spend more time reading my favorites..I really do…but its summertime…even if it feels like its fall outside and there is just too much going on! Anyway…this past cold ass Saturday I spent the day at the Tomato Blast and I got pelted by extremely hard and large tomatoes…resulting in bruises all over my body including my nose. Damn those people who aimed for everyone’s face. It was still an awesome experience so I had to share: 

And it was awesome and I would do it again…although next year I think I want a full face mask instead of safety glasses! 

Filed in: Chicago • by Monica •

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 •

So good to be back!

July 23, 2013

Why didn’t anyone warn me that jet lag could actually last more than a day or two? I’ve officially been home one whole week and I think I am finally starting to feel slightly right again. I have struggled with sleep and having no brain or energy for a whole week.

 
Anyway once everyone was surprised I got to trying to relax and enjoy my time. I spent the week attempting to get a sleep routine down and laying out in the sun, working out and trying to just soak in the happy thoughts of being home. This past weekend so much happened its crazy to think it was only a weekend. 
 
Friday- I got my haircut & colored…a must because I could actually sit on it at that point….
The Boy surprised me with tickets to the NKOTB, Boys II Men & 98° concert. Vanilla Ice surprise guest! Oh yes! 
 
Saturday- I got in a great workout with The Boy and then we headed to one of my little cousin’s birthday parties which was insane because I just got home and got thrown into a house full of Puerto Ricans to explain my story 100 times over. 
 
Sunday- My parents, brother and bestie Snifferella ran the Rock & Roll Half Marathon so I had to be up buttcrack early to cheer them on. 
 
Busy bee I tell you! 
 
So here are some pics but I will save the hair cut photo for another post because I need to take a good one…
 
 

 

At the concert…a glimpse of the shorter hair! 

 

 

 

getting our workout on…

 

Bestie G having serious thoughts about a Monsters Inc party. 

 

 

 

Haven’t seen this guy since he was about 14…now 18 and all grown up 🙁 
 

 

My mom & bro stopping the run to say hi! 

 

The runners & their cheerleaders! 
How was your weekend??
 
 
 
 

Filed in: Other, Social • by Monica •

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