Now that was a HOT second!

Hey there it's been a while!

Did you miss me? I know I missed you all! I know I've gotten a peek into your lives through Instagram and even Pinterest. I am glad to see you all doing wonderfully and with tons of projects up your sleeves!
It's been a little busy and travel filled for me over the last 6 or 7 months and well, I think its time I make a little come back for ME! Not just here in this little blog of mine, but in my life.

There will be loads of things I want to tell you about, so get ready, because you will be seeing some stories and photos of what I've been up to and all of the remodeling that has happened in my casita.

As for now...sit tight...kick your feet up and well, ENJOY SUPER BOWL SUNDAY!!!

Random as Always

hello there friend...

It's finally SATURDAY!!!

On the usual it would mean party and drinks and dancing.

However, today I will dedicate it to Pinteresting and catching up with life.

Today I will allow my ADHD to kick in and give you all of the random thoughts that are in my head at the moment...

Did I mention hubby cooked yesterday? He made lasagna for dinner. I was so happy I had a few too many glasses of moscato. That sorta took me to bed too soon. 

I was drunk at home!! I passed out on the couch. I apologize for not having a picture to go with that fabulous moment though.

On the other hand, 

I have so much work to do!!!! I don't even know where to start. Or even IF I want to start. 

I've got about 5 reports to finish before April. Can I do it?

This would require me to bring work home daily. Which I have done this week, but let's not go there because that's just boring...

Anyhow, this Tshirt makes me smile..

I found these at Target! These are definitely the best thing for organization!

Imagine using these lists to go shopping...scheduling meals....and the best one...

PACKING FOR TRIPS! 

Today's breakfast is brought to you by Wonder Woman and Starbucks... 

This is what I'm going to need when I'm close to completing the reports due for work...

Sunday Confessions

I confess that I have only gone out running once in the past two weeks.
I confess that today I have been eyeing the refrigerator like it won't be there tomorrow.
I confess that I've already devoured two snack size Fritos bags because I needed to eat something. That's after my egg muffin and avocado spread and iced coffee.
I confess that I really don't want to do a thing today, but just sit and watch TV all day.
I confess that I have been eating anything and everything in sight without thinking twice about my weight and my health over the last couple of days.
I confess that I will probably begin a cleanse today that will constitute of water and lemons....and maybe some green tea.
I confess that I have a shitload of work to do, but I've already stayed late at work every day this week.
I confess that I just want to go out for a walk today, but I just don't know where this walk will take place.
I confess that I am going to blame it on that time of the month, today and always.

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Random Thoughts on an 8 Mile Run

so i took two days off from running.

happy hour on friday where pizza and booze flowed
two house parties on saturday where football, music, alcohol, and fried food were king.

needless to say, my 6am time to get up bitch! alarm was completely ignored on sunday.
a couple of hours passed
i rolled to my right and i rolled over to my left.
did a little bit of this:

i finally got up while everyone else was still asleep.
i realized i didn't have a choice: today is the day i would reach mile 8.

running gear on, packed my energy gu and my water.
i definitely did not want to pass out in the middle of my jog.
off i drove towards the nearest golf course.
at least i wasn't the only fool there.
walkers, runners, and cyclists.
oh my!
they.were.everywhere!

gave my self a little pep talk.
i can do this! i can do this!
it's only 2 times around the course
eight miles...eight miles...fuckmylife...eight miles!!

guess i had no choice.
so off i went.

why is everyone staring at me?

mental outfit check: blue socks to my knees, pink shirt, black pants, green headband.

oh

mental note, turn on lights before picking work out clothes.

my pants are giving me a wedgie.
how do i adjust without....err....nevermind
fixed.

stupid shin splints are not supposed to start for another 2 miles.
i'm not even at my first mile

am i going the right way?

where are the walkers so i could feel like the road runner next to them?
this is run waayyyyy easy.

running app says: 17minutes, 0.5 miles
punk'd! i got wayyyyys to go

damn cyclist getting in my way.
he veered into me and i had to move off the road!

awww look at the cute little ducklings
hurry up ducks

that's a cute little pup up ahead
dog pops a squat...aaahhhhh
avoid the poop! avoid the poop!

time for some gu
yummy apple lime gu
time for some water
where's my water bottle
fack
in the car and we're at...mile 4

almost halfway!

stop to refuel

i can do this
breathe into a bag
gather more oxygen into my brain

ok, let's do this...one more time

waaah my knees are hurting
take a deep breath
slow it down...sllllooowwwww it dooownnnn

don't walk, don't walk
oh yeah, get it runner girl

what a pretty building
i definitely don't remember it the first time around

to the woman walking her dalmatian,

pongo better not chase after me

boogies running down my nose
sweat getting into my eye...aaaahhhh
i need a towel

at least the music is pumping
and weeeee are never ever ever ever ever everrrrrrr
i'm sexy and i know it
wheeeerree have youuuu beeeen
you make me feel lalaalalalalaaaaa

i'm almost there!
a little more running.
finally at 7.5 miles
when does it stop?
where is my car?

i'll start walking after the tree,
ok maybe after the closer stop sign
running app: 1hour 30mins, 8 miles
perfect timing!

omg
i made it
i survived
but still, pray for me
i'll be doing 8 miles again this week to prep
next weekend's goal: 10 miles!

Story of HIS life...

I saw this cartoon on Facebook and I just laughed my ass off! 

This is totally hubby and I every single time we watch a movie at home together.

I'm known to fall asleep everywhere I go...movie theatres, restaurants, and even on top of the speakers at the clubs...yeap!

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. 

Feel like joining? Click on the button below!

Chickenbugger say what?!

Hello my little chickenbuggers...

I'm so sorry I've been MIA. The thing is that since school...ok, "work" started in August, I just haven't had much time to come on and write much! I feel like a horrible bloggy friend :(

All in all, life is going great! I can't complain. Although maybe that little big spat hubs and I had last night. We aren't the perfect couple, but dude, we sure try to argue/fight the "right" way. Notice the word "try" there, ha!

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I think I'm using too many "quotation marks"!!!

Anyway, I needed like 3 different breathing breaks to clear my head and not poke him in the eyes a couple of times. Aahhhhh! You know that it's love when you fight because you love each other.

Well, now onto some other stuff that is cooler than freaking cool...
I'm going to one of the many Oktoberfests this Friday! Woooheeee! Drink till I puke I say!!!! ....NOT!  I think I deserve a night out, for reals!

I've been a really good girl at work....that's if you don't count the many times I arrive late (Miami traffic sucks the big cheese!!!) Either way, I'm planning on giving myself some time to write some reports at home this weekend. Ever since I lost my USB, all I do at work is look for files in different emails that I can recuperate!

And oh my sweetpuffs, I am in love with Emma Stone. 

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My girl crush is so amazingly awesome!

I think I've watched Spiderman, Easy A, The Help, and Crazy. Stupid. Love. oh about....1,200,319 times!

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And don't forget...

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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!

About Life and Love: Sex and the City

Hi there my little peepsqueaks!

I hope you are doing wonderful!!! I've had a busy week to say the least! But that's just my life at work. I promised myself that this year, I would not let work get in the way of my life. That I wouldn't let it stress me out and keep me from sleeping at night. Although work is still a pain in the @$$, I finally feel that I am enjoying what I am doing. 

I think what is helping me now is exercise. Going to the gym or going for a run tires me out, puts me to sleep, AND it gives me the endorphines I need. You know, those are the happy chemicals that make you feel excited and have you see everything in a different light.

I was looking through some of my draft posts and found these quotes! Who knew that Sex and the City had so much to do with my life! I've always thought of me as the Charlotte type though....with Miranda's work ethic, Samantha's love for the night life, and Carrie's love for NYC ;)

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"Maybe mistakes are what make our fate...without them what would shape our lives? Maybe if we had never veered off course we wouldn't fall in love, have babies, or be who we are. After all, things change, so do cities, people come into your life and they go. But its comforting to know that the ones you love are always in your heart...and if you're very lucky, a plane ride away." -Carrie, Sex and the City.

"That's the thing about relationships. Sometimes they look prettier on the outside, and what's inside can be different than it seems." -Carrie, Sex and the City.

"So just live, make mistakes, and have a wonderful time, but never ever second guess who you are, where you have been, and most importantly where it is you are going." -Carrie, Sex and the City

"When it comes to relationships, maybe we're all in glass houses, and shouldn't throw stones. Because you can never really know. Some people are settling down, some are settling and some people refuse to settle for anything less than butterflies..."  -Carrie, Sex and the City.

"Maybe the past is like an anchor holding us back. Maybe you have to let go of who you were to become who you will be."  -Carrie, Sex and the City.

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Which Sex and the City character are you most like?

Thankful Thursday: Turn your luck around!

Hello lovelies! Sorry about my mini absence, oh yeah, and I've also been a bad bloggy friend :(

The last few days have been quite busy and interesting. I've even considered diagnosing myself with ADHD....I trip over myself, I fall, I forget, and I lose things. So after a couple of days of sulking and considering seeing a doc, I've come to the conclusion that I will just have to find different strategies to overcome feeling lost and confused everyday, ha!

On the bright side, I have started my Inspire Me Healthy steps to my goal! I've been going to the gym more frequently this week and I hope to continue doing it!

I've had some amazing moments that I am thankful for in the past week:

*  Having an amazing hubby to come home to.
*  My parents, because they have creative solutions to stay positive.
*  "It's not lost, just temporarily not where it should be."
*  The sound of rain.
*  The sun's rays peeking through the morning clouds.
*  Friends that check up on you just because.
*  Colleagues that are willing to help you in the blink of an eye.
*  My Nonna and Mama, because although they are not physically with me, they guide me daily.
*  My LUCK, because I know it has turned around ;)

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Love you all lovelies! Hope your Thursday is amazing!

Rain, Rain, Go Away!

Don't get me wrong,

I enjoy rainy days.

However, I've stayed couped up at home for 2 days straight.

I felt a bit of cabin fever coming along.

So since the rain had been light all day yesterday,
we decided to go out for dinner,

and of course right then and there, 

the skies decided to open and the wind started to blow...

and just like that I was drenched!

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Thank goodness for my rain boots! 

I can't believe I've lived all these years without them! lol!

I gotta say I'm thankful for the little rain and the day off.

To everyone living near the Gulf Coast please be careful as the storm is said to strengthen! 

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Cool, Not Cool, Undecided: Oh what a week!!

I'd thought I'd spice up this blogpost a bit by linking up with sweet Janette from Janette The Jongleur. She is a lovely blogger and avid photog from SoCal and you should definitely visit, link up, and follow her if you haven't yet...so what are you waiting for?!?!

COOL:

This has been a very interesting week to say the least...

On the bright side, work may be *IS* cancelled Monday (thanks Isaac)
My friend gave us tix to the Miami Dolphins game tonight...
Hubby is making sure we party it up tonight at his brother's bar for Michael Jackson night!
 I'll make sure to have my big ass drink and hopefully it looks like this...!!!!

NOT COOL:

Waaah...waaah introducing my Debbie Downer post...

My car breaks down Monday on the first day of work

Demanding parents began visiting work on Tuesday and my work laptop crashes

Hubby's car visits the auto shop on Wednesday

Played work politics on Thursday

My work laptop is stolen from the trunk of my car last night!

I think I deserve a big ass tall drink tonight!

UNDECIDED:

Spending the day indoors knowing that everything around town is closed because of the rain and the wind.

Using the extra time to work from home to catch up...I guess I will see the fruits of my labor later!

To have folks over at home for a Hurricane party...do I want to clean up later???

hmmmmmmm

Don't worry...about a thing

I was so nervous for the beginning of the school year...well for the first week at least. 

After finding out everything I needed to know (very late) I was able to move in and make it through the first week of planning, even though I'm not even in the classroom. 

The kiddos go back to class on Monday and I guess that's when the real test starts. 

I am already creating a plan of action (in my head) for everything that needs to be done..but oh goodness, can you believe there's a meeting I'm already "dreading"? 

It's ok...everything is gonna be all right!

I'm determined to do the following so I can stay "happy" and "stress-free" this year. 

Do what you can in the time allotted. 

Avoid stepping on others' toes.

Say "no" even before my plate is full.

DO NOT GET OVERWHELMED!

EXERCISE: Must go to GYM and do YOGA!!!

What do you do to battle a stressful day at work?

Repeat Sundays with Some Confessions

Well hello there lovelies!

I love it when the stars align and the day is just overly peachy or was it?!
Since we are all in a Great Britain state of mind because of the Olympics I figured I'd share Ellie Goulding's version of Your Song...makes me think of fat little cute babies growing up :)

So I've also decided to link up with super fun and sweet blogger Alyx and her Sunday Confessions Link Up!


So maybeeeee DH and I had a little spat earlier on...you know what? It is awesome that he is just as conscious as I am now to think of the situation. I think we are both making a conscious effort to be more understanding of each other. I mean really, nobody is perfect and the only person you can ever change is yourself.

::Sigh::

I'm still somewhat anxious...It'll be my first week back at work after a summer full of getting to know me. Thing is...it'll be my first time starting at a school and my job, prior to classes starting so I have a lot of questions that I need to answer tomorrow.

I have indulged in wayyy too much food in two days. From Coca-Cola rice (yes!, use coke instead of water!), bruschetta, stuffed mushrooms, baked brie cheese with strawberries, olives, and steaks.

So I didn't see super quick weight loss results from Insanity in 2 weeks, so I started running instead. Let's hope I can give running the focus I did year's back.

I may own a DSLR...however I have no clue how to use it! Well, I need to learn more about apertures, ISOs, and lighting....well someday I guess!

Oh...and I guess Alyx and I may share the same yucky habit to pop pop pop ;) It gets worse when I'm anxious!


Until next time darlings...I need to wake up early to hit the pavement...or the treadmill :)
AND don't forget to link up with Sunday's Confessions!

Thankful Thursday: Sun kissed

I love days like today

Summer Ramblings & Repeat Sundays

Helloooo my honey bunches of oats!

I really do not know what to write about. I'm just kind of overly excited...or overly anxious for the fact that the month of July is dwindling down to an end. And in a few weeks I will be back to work...back to being an adult...blah. Can I just plant my quarters on the ground and just grow a money tree? I promise to water it with all my love and attention while I sit on my towel with my toes in the sand. Sigh...I guess...that's just a dream.

What happens when I think
of the end of summer :-P

In order to lower the anxiety that "back to school" is causing,    I'm doing 3-3-6 breathing exercises....breathe in for 3, hold for 3, exhale for 6. Try it 10 times and see if it works for you. Maybe I'll expand on this in the future.

I had a few plans on the things I wanted to do this summer, but the only thing I got around doing is blogging...apparently it took over my reading and going to the gym. Heck, at least I got to vent a little...or did I? I kid, I did manage to read one book and well, I started working on the Insanity workouts. It's my second attempt at it this summer, but dude, my butt has got to fit back in my jeans! These hips really do not lie! Did I mention that Insanity is really insane? Like I used to be very active and run almost daily, but this is really I'm-about-to-throw-up intense! I am going to try my utmost best to keep up with it...to do it daily (duh, that's what the program is). So today, as soon as I get up from my bed, I will move the furniture (yes, that's a minor setback in my motivation) and begin day 4...or is it day 5?  guhhhh...bring on the sore muscles!

What's on your mind lately? Have you completed all of your summer projects?

And here is this week's Repeat Sundays! I've been playing this one over and over this week!

Warning: Content may be offensive to some 

Sugar Free Dreams

So green, it's poop!

Seriously????

My Blog goes mobile!

Coming direct from my celly!!!
Now I need to update my little blogger with some photos from my last travels....toodles!
Andie Loves you!!!!!!