Well #HelloKeurig

A few weeks ago, I received the coolest complimentary test item from Influenster! It was my very own Keurig 2.0, K550! The newest Keurig out and I was able to test it before it hit stores!

I guess they knew I really loved my coffee in the mornings! I mean, I can't even begin to tell you that I won't leave my house until my travel coffee mug is full and ready to go.

First things first, my new Keurig came with some sample single cups as well as large sized cups that are good enough to serve 4 cups of coffee which can be poured onto the carafe it came with in the box!

My first cup was delicious goodness and I was able to select the size and have it my own way! And if you must know, this includes some honey and milk in my cup of Joe. Just make sure you are using the new K-cups that are meant for the Keurig 2.0. Your old K-cups will not be recognized by the machine and you'll just end up wasting them.

I do have one particular con about the Keurig 2.0, if I want hot water, I am only promised as much as 6oz of hot water. I must also keep my finger on the black Keurig button until I no longer want water. So I have to monitor the amount of water that is poured. Unfortunately, you will not always get 6oz, many times it is less, like 2oz or just a steam. When that happens, you have to reset the machine by opening and closing it again, and allow the water to reheat so that you can fill your cup with hot water.

Other than that, I am happy with my new Keurig 2.0. I just really want my family and friends to ask for some cafecito when they come over so that they can indulge with me!

I know you are jealous, just hurry up and say #HelloKeurig as soon as you can!

Coffee Talk - It's the New Year!

It's my very first Coffee Talk of 2013!!! 

I'm so happy my buddy Natalie over at 23seventeen got this baby back up and running for 2013.

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1. It's 2013! What will be the first thing you do that is memorable?
Run my first Half-Marathon at the end of January! I'm shitting bricks, but it's something I've been wanting to do for the last 3-4 years! Read more about it [here].

2. It's also income tax season... what do you plan on doing with all of that $$$?
Not sure if I'll get all that money back..but if I do, it'll go back to my savings!

3. What are your 2012 pros/cons?
Cons: Ending some friendships. Getting caught up with work. Bouts of depressions. Gaining 25 pounds.
Pros: Learning to love me again. Learning to like my job. Linking back with my friends. Learning to laugh and forgive myself more. Blogging!!!

4. What are you looking forward to this year?
Buying and moving into our new home! Hoping to either fix my 10 year old blue Cindy, or replacing her with a brand new car! 

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5. What was your favorite movie, CD album, book of 2012?
Movie: Brave, Django
CD: Don't really have one, but I love Pink and Maroon 5!
Book: The only book I read this year, 50 shades of Grey

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Coffee Talk 10 - Pet Peeves and Loves

I guess its time for another installment of Coffee Talk with Natalie from ohemgee... the blog

Grab a cup, sip it hot, and exhale...and laugh [ok, maybe]

1. What is your worst habit?

My worst habit has to be overthinking things and picking at my skin...I know...I know. I'm just an uber anxious being! And since I'm always pondering and overthinking things, it makes for great time...not!

2. What is your biggest pet peeve?

Chewing with your mouth open. Bad spellers and bad grammar...use the spellchecker! 

3. What is annoying you right this very minute?

The fact that I don't know what to make for dinner and hubby dearest took the day off to play on his Xbox [He also took a friend to the ER, but that's beside the point!]

4. How do you relieve stress?

I love dancing...dancing is my stress relief. Exercise is as well, however, I haven't gotten much of that in a while! Oh...and opening a bottle of wine. Which I will do right...about....now....

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5. What TRULY makes you happy?

Happy? Happiness is a state of mind...My hubby makes me happy. Going to the beach makes me happy. Being one with the world makes me happy.

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Did you locate the inner yogi in me? Let me know if you find it!

Coffee Talk #7 - Music and Vids!

Life took over...I know, but guess what, I'm trying to catch up! So here it is, link up with Natalie Blair's Coffee Talk #7! 

And now, press PLAY!

1. What is in your playlist?

The play list that I am always listening to is my Gym playlist! So i'd say:

Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Heads Will Roll

Britney Spears - Drop Dead Beautiful

Lil Wayne &amp - Cory Gunz: 6 foot 7 foot

David Guetta - Toyfriend

Skrillex - Bangarang

Maroon 5 - One More Night

Big Sean - Dance (A$$)

A bit eclectic...isn't it?! ok...maybe not ;)

2. What is the funniest YouTube video you always go to when you need a laugh (or if you just wanna watch it)?

Petra Mahalimuyak (real name is Ashley Rivera), makes me laugh! She has created quite a following in the Philippines! She has a series of funny and stupid "How To Videos" with the "How to Gets Abs in 1min" being one of her first ones...She is just super corny, makes fun of herself, and social media.

3. Favorite song in the whole wide world that you never get sick of and it's on repeat.

That depends on my mood. Lately I'd say:

Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Heads Will Roll

Benny Benassi - Cinema

Anything by Maroon 5....I love my boyfriend!

4. Do you have any embarrassing songs/singers/bands that you like?

Did you know I followed the New Kids On The Block around from 2009-2012? Yep I did! And you can probably find some of my pics and stories with them in my blog. Yeah, I'm not gonna guide you, you will just have to search for them... ;) 

5. What's that ONE song that ALWAYS makes you cry?

Ok, this is super sappy, but its the song hubby and I danced at our wedding: 

Diana Ross and Lionel Richie's Endless Love

I won't put you through the torture...but it is a beautiful song!

6. What song have you recently heard, that you can't seem to get out of your head?

Bruno Mars: Locked Out of Heaven..I think it sounds a bit like The Police's Message in a Bottle...don't you?

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Bloggitty Blog Makeover!

OHEMGEE!!!

Hold on to your pants because I am just in awe with excitement!

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The Adventures of Andie's Traveling Pants just got a makeover thanks to the lovely and talented Natalie Blair at OHEMGEE!

If you like what you see, leave me and/or Natalie a comment! 

I also joined her Halloween Swap and I can't wait to buy all the fun stuff for my swap partner!

Thankful Thursdays and Coffee Talk!

HELLO THURSDAY!!!

I cannot believe its finally Thursday! This week has gone by so fast, while at the same time, things appear to be moving sooooo slow!

For many years I had always had something to do once I got home, whether it was bringing work home, going to class, or doing homework. I feel that this is the first year where I can actually relax. That I don't feel I'm behind on something! It's the best and weirdest feeling in the world!

I guess I'm used to being busy...thing is, I need to use that pent up energy to go to the gym. lol....that hasn't happened like I want it to, but IT'S HAPPENING!!!

I'm so thankful that my perspective on life has made life easier and that little light shines down on me!

So now...this is what I do when I get home:

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So now that you've wished you were at the beach...chill out and relax. Grab a cup of coffee or make your favorite iced tea to read Natalie Blaire's Weekly Coffee Talkx4! 

1. You're at Target or Walmart, what's the first department you hit?

Woooo...Target...that's my drug! I'd say I hit the $1 section! I'm a sucker for it! I end up looking for fun little trinkets I can give students as prizes. I took hubby with me on my last visit and he had a blast and found fake moustache stickers in that area. I think if I went to Starbucks first I'd probably go a little haywire with all of the caffeine and just spend!!

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2. What are 3 items you always have stocked in your home, fridge or pantry?

I guess toilet paper, Weight Control Oatmeal, and deodorant?  I must wipe my booty. I must have my breakfast that will keep my belly full all morning..it's embarrassing when my tummy is hungry when I'm working with the students!

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3. Do you prefer shopping alone or with others? Why?

I like grocery shopping alone. I like taking my time and looking at prices and what not. Even when I go with friends to shop for clothes, I feel rushed, then again, I love when they can give me an honest opinion about a not-so-swanky dress, ha!

4. What's the biggest splurge you've ever made?

Splurge? Maybe spending like crazy amount of money for some crazy Zagat rated restaurant.

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5. What's the best deal you've ever snagged?

Best deal? hmmmm...I'd have to agree with Natalie, e.l.f. make up had some awesome deal where I got tons of make up for $1. 

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Coffee Talk: Part Deux

I love getting together for Coffee Talk with Natalie Blair! This is week two of this fun adventure and I think I am liking loving it!!!

1. What is your favorite kind of coffee? Iced? Hot? Frappe? Or are you a tea kind of person?

Oooooh... Well, I love my coffee iced or hot. My go to coffee is Starbucks' Grande Skinny 3-pump Mocha. 

I just downloaded the Starbucks App to my iPhone and it is AWESOME! I can save my drinks the way I like them, and if I'm going to pick up coffee for my friends, I can include their drinks orders too! That way I never get it wrong.' My favorite Starbucks seasonal flavors are Pumpkin Spice Latte and the Caramel Brulee Latte. Before Starbucks, I hated coffee....thank you Starbucks!

I did however stumble upon a Caribou coffee shop in one of my DC trips and their Mocha was delish too! If they ever open a store up in Miami...hmmm, at least I have their K-cups to keep me happy at home ;)

2. What is your dream computer/laptop? And what kind are you using now?

I don't really have a "dream" computer/laptop. I must say though, that my MacBook Pro is pretty freaking AMAZEBALLZZZ!!

3. Have you ever regretted a blog post? What did you say?

I have written things in the past that I have deleted. During that time I didn't really have a lot of followers so the blog was mostly for me. And although I wrote my feelings out, certain things I wrote, I did not want these to be a part of me. I know...accept who you are and blah, blah, blah. I did, I just didn't think I was in the right place at that time :)

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4. What is your favorite book?

I am a non-reader, although I know I should probably pick up a book and my reading glasses! I guess I could say that my favorite book(s) are the Harry Potter series. I have YET to visit Hogmeade and Hogswarts in Universal Studios! 

5. What's in your bag? 

Gah...you really want to see? I have receipts, my cosmetics bag with my fab Falsies mascara, lip gloss *pucker up*, pimple cream, wallet, advil for that time of the month, keys, cell phone, Starbucks gift card, and my healthy snacks (I am always on the go).

You mean you've read all this and haven't linked up with Natalie Blair yet? WHAT?!

DO IT!

Coffee Talk: Pea Coats and Coffee Cake

Today I'm linking up with Natalie Blair for some Coffee Talk!!!

I have to admit I giggled a little when I read "Coffee Talk". It reminds me of that SNL skit with the New York Jewish ladies in the morning....now, I'm a bit verkemplent....talk amongst yourselves!

Anyways...here goes....something:

1. It's finally fall! What are you looking forward to this year?

Cooler weather! I live in Miami and we hardly get "winter". Last year we had all but 2 cold fronts! Not enough time for me to wear my pea coats and scarves! (Yes, I own wayyyy too many coats and in different colors!)

2. What fall item is in your closet that you can't wait to pull out?

I'd say more than one item!!! I love my coats, scarves, and my boots! I'm a Miami girl, but I looooove cooler weather!

3. Since Halloween is the first holiday to celebrate, we all get treated with a horror movie marathon all month long... what is your favorite scary movie to watch?

Hmmm, I don't have a favorite scary movie, but I can't wait to watch The Walking Dead this fall! If I had to pick one, I'd probably say The Ring.

4. What is your favorite fall treat? (recipes welcome)

I love me some Pumpkin Spice Latte! An old friend shared a coffee cake recipe with me and its delish! I like making it too! I'll post it soon and link it back to this post ;)

5. Now that summer is finally over, what will you miss most about it?

It's always summertime here, so I never really miss summer. Heehee....I guess I'd miss going to the beach so often. Love having my toes in the sand and the water nearby.