I’m so sorry I haven’t published a new post recently. These last few weeks have been beautifully chaotic. I’ve moved, yet again. I know this might be a bit of a shock considering I had only move to Miami a few months ago. Miami was fun and such a good time! I was able to make great connections and go to some awesome events (which I’ll be blogging about soon), but I had a feeling it might not be the place for me. And then an opportunity opened up and I just had to take it! I am now living in Atlanta!!! The above picture is the view from the balcony at my new apartment. I have to say I couldn’t be more happy about my decision to move! At first I was unsure about whether or not to move again. I was debating on whether or not to take advantage of the opportunity I was offered. And then suddenly it hit me. I knew I needed to say yes. And it was the best decision I could have made! So I’ve come up with a list of 5 Things You Should Start Saying Yes To ASAP:

1. Say Yes to That New Hairstyle- Ladies why is it that we always wait for some life changing event (normally a recent breakup) to update our look? Say yes to that pixie haircut you’ve dreamed about trying for the last three months!

2. Say Yes to That Job Offer- Scared to take that promotion at work? Or maybe you got offered a job but are hesitant to relocate? SAY YES. Break up the monotony. Taking that promotion will challenge you and keep you sharp. Relocating will introduce you to new people and new places meaning new opportunities!

3. Say Yes to Trying That New Class at The Gym- It seems like there is always some new gym class that’s the latest trend. If you’re anything like me, you’re probably skeptical to break up your routine. I’m telling you to try it! I recently fell in love with spin class! And Zumba felt more like a party than a workout, but I definitely felt the workout part a day later!

4. Say Yes to The Guy Who’s Not Your Type- It’s important to step outside of your comfort zone when it comes to dating. Now I’m not telling you to not have standards, but I am saying be realistic. Although the idea of holding out for your Prince Charming is cute, the truth of the matter is that there are no perfect men. There are also no perfect women. Don’t hold someone to standards that you yourself don’t meet. Give the guy who isn’t as tall as you’d like or doesn’t drive a super nice car a chance to show you his good qualities.

I hope this post leaves you feeling inspired! Are there any other things you think we should all start saying yes to immediately? I’d love to hear them from you!

Also shout out to my See What Unfolds Winnner OriginalAppleJunkie (www.originalapplejunkie.wordpress.com)! Thanks to all who entered!

Me with two of my oldest and dearest Laurie and Alex

My gal pal Daniela and I cracking up!

Beach day with one of my P.I.C.’s, Michelle Tomes.

Halloween Hotties: Gretchen and I milking the camera:)

Me and one of my besties, Katie Collins.

Boats and champagne with one of my closest, Alanna.

Ladies, I hope you all have various forms of these women in your lives. I in turn hope you are one of these types for your own girlfriends. I’m blessed to have an array of beautiful, strong, ambition women in my life and I hope I mean to them what they mean to me. Are there any types I’ve forgotten? Tell me your experiences and what good girlfriends you have in your life. Oh and you know I’ll be doing an article shortly on the type of girlfriends no woman needs…

Enjoy the rest of your day lovelies!!

I cannot even begin to tell you all how excited I am about my first giveaway! To say I’m pumped would be an understatement! Last week I was contacted by Trident Gum about their “See What Unfolds” Initiative. They have brought two major musical entities, World Famous Duran Duran and Internationally Known DJ Steve Aoki together for one of the most amazing collaborations I’ve ever heard “Hungry Like the Wolf: Steve Aoki vs. Duran Duran- The New York Werewolf Mix”!!!!! You must watch This Video!! You cannot listen to this song and not get pumped! It’s the track I want to hear when I’m going out with my girls for a night of dancing!

I love this initiative because it’s all about seeing what the future has to hold. As you all know that’s a big thing around here at bornattwentyfive.com! I’m all about searching for what’s out there and finding the beauty in everything! That’s why I wanted to share this giveaway with my readers. We’re giving away A Year’s Supply of Trident Gum to one of my faithful followers! It’s super simple to enter! Just comment on this post about what You’d Like to See Unfold in your own life, or what music collaborations you’d Like to See Unfold in the Future! (You must be a bornattwentyfive.com follower. You can start following by entering your email address under the Get Inspired section on the top right corner or by clicking the follow button at the top of the page). I know I personally would love to see a collaboration between Metric and Cyndi Lauper, Nakota and Frank Ocean, and Adele and Stevie Wonder! This giveaway ends on August 31,2012. The winner will be announced on Twitter (@bornat25) and on my blog by September 2, 2012. Good luck to all of you! I can’t wait to “See What Unfolds” with this Giveaway!!

The first featured place in this weekly series is Roho Cuban Coffee. I stumbled upon this little gem after an interview in downtown Miami a few weeks ago. As someone who’s a bit of a snob when it comes to coffee (Starbucks is a joke. Give me La Colombe any day), I try not to get my hopes up when I try a new coffee place. From the moment I walked into Roho Coffee, I knew I had found my second home! The decor is stylish, warm and welcoming. It’s very chic without being pretentious.


The entire staff is unbelievably friendly! They are extremely genuine and very helpful. They have wi-fi and the connection speed is pretty fast. Now onto the matter at hand… The Coffee.

To say the coffee is delicious is an understatement! They use the Italian made Victoria Arduino Machine to prepare their coffee. One might ask what’s so special about that? Well they have one of only six machines that are in America. It’s literally the “Ferrari” of coffee machines. Their signature drink is the “Mima Cortadito”(pictured above). It’s espresso with blended sugars and sweet milk and it is to DIE FOR.

Delicious Flan with a Caramel Crisp, The “Ferrari”, The Most Amazing Gazpacho I’ve ever tasted, and Their Tapas.

When I asked Manager Antonio Hurtado about the vision behind Roho he explained “We want people to get the vibe that, just like our location, we are the heart and flavor of Miami. We’re blending both our deep Latin roots with a classy, vibrant atmosphere. Our guests range from first generation Latin Americans, to the adventure seeking tourists, to the abuelitas looking to taste traditional Cuban dishes.”. So next time you’re in Miami and you want the ultimate coffee experience, please visit Roho Cuban Coffee. Trust me, you will not be disappointed! Roho Cuban Coffee 2 West Flagler Street Miami 33131, http://www.rohocubancoffee.com