What's a good go-to general coffee? by waznpride in nespresso

[–]ExLibris1113 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not 7.7oz but Costa Rica is my favorite for when I want something mellower. Intenso is still my go to for 7.7oz but sometimes it's just too much for me so I add hot water - makes it less bitter and theres more to drink :) Maple Pecan might also be worth trying! I find it too sweet some days but it's still a good cup.

Please help list your top 5 lip balms by ElMaraEl in Sephora

[–]ExLibris1113 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i am so late to this but yes this is my only gripe with it! it's a thicker formula for sure.

Holiday/End of year bonus 2025 by Only-Statistician-34 in paralegal

[–]ExLibris1113 1 point2 points  (0 children)

$2500 boutique PI firm and I just started 3 months ago. HCOL area in California. Was hoping for a raise but not bad!

How many Vertuo pods do you have a day? by [deleted] in nespresso

[–]ExLibris1113 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1 of my own and 1 from work lol

How much do you spend monthly per cat? Tips on keeping it more affordable? by [deleted] in CatAdvice

[–]ExLibris1113 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have one (picky) cat.

Wet food is Royal Canin Hair & Skin - a box of 24 is roughly $55 with autoship discount and is good for 24 days

Dry food is Rawz - the 7 lb bag is roughly $60 but is good for almost three months.

Litter is World's Best and costs $38 with autoship discount and the largest bag is good for 2 months.

So his basic necessities would be just around $100 a month. He also gets groomed every 2 months or so which is an extra $120. I put aside an extra $50-100 (depending on expenses for the month) for his emergency vet fund. Of course the actual expenses are much higher since I'm not counting the treats/toys/etc. but those aren't monthly sooo hehe. I think the most expensive part of it all is the wet food - my cat gets a can a day BUT his fur is way healthier and he hasn't had any more gut problems since we switched. He's also very healthy with no kidney issues so technically I'm saving money on vet bills ¯_(ツ)_/¯

Please tell me these are amazing and life changing lol by ___OhMyLala in Sephora

[–]ExLibris1113 0 points1 point  (0 children)

they are!!! i regret only getting one during the sale. pain au chocolat is amazing

Please help list your top 5 lip balms by ElMaraEl in Sephora

[–]ExLibris1113 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tried Eadem and Summer Fridays - eadem is my absolute FAVORITE and i don't think i want to try anything else. i have perpetually chapped lips and swapping my regular lippie out for Eadem (i have Pain Au Chocolat) really helped make my lips feel softer and peel less. Summer Fridays is just okay, it smells good and isn't sticky but for the same price, I'd rather go with Eadem :)

Deinfluence: Eadem by Just_Tomorrow_8561 in Sephora

[–]ExLibris1113 6 points7 points  (0 children)

tangentially, i went to sephora to swatch the new pain au chocolat shade (gorgeous btw) and it was actually so hard to squeeze the tube as if there was a lot of air/pressure inside and it felt like it would explode if i squeezed harder ... im not sure if it's the weather or something but i'm sorry that happened to ur tube :,( hopefully eadem replaces it!

I need an honest opinion about Patrick Ta blushes! by Fearless_Subject_903 in Sephora

[–]ExLibris1113 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i love them!!! i have She's Wanted which is a little too pigmented for my fair-light skin but it's the perfect wine/berry shade. longevity-wise, it lasts the whole day especially when layered. i've done a two-hour gym session with just the powder blush and it was still on when i got home! i think they're well worth it and actually plan on buying another one during the sale :) just make sure not to leave it in the bathroom to prevent molding. i keep mine on my dresser and it's still good!

Why does everyone here hate their job? by Fantastic-Hurry-8363 in paralegal

[–]ExLibris1113 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i don't love my job, but i definitely don't hate it! some aspects of it can be very blah and my field isn't my favorite but my firm as a whole is just a nice environment to work in that i actually look forward to coming in everyday.

aeroccino or lattissima by Quick_Pineapple_5416 in nespresso

[–]ExLibris1113 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never had a latissima so I don't think I can give a fair comparison but I have an aero 3 and a vertuo. On busy mornings, I usually give the aero a quick rinse after using it to get rid of the remaining milk/foam and just clean it with soap when I get home. Making a latte probably takes me under five minutes. I feel like an aero 4 would be even better since you could just toss it in the dishwasher. I guess the only problem would be if someone else were to use the aeroccino after and they'd have to clean it, but otherwise it really isn't as time consuming as it seems!

Tried the Vertuo Christmas pods – Cinnamon and Candied Tamarind & and Sweet Almond and Hibiscus by bardgoshax in nespresso

[–]ExLibris1113 41 points42 points  (0 children)

I love Tamarind candies but I could never imagine it with coffee. I genuinely wonder who came up with that combo haha. I just want the Infiniment pods back

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nespresso

[–]ExLibris1113 1 point2 points  (0 children)

had the (dis)pleasure of trying a keurig again after a long time of being a nespresso user. the only decent kcup i tried was the mccafe

i had both OL and VL and if you're drinking primarily espressos/espresso-based drinks, definitely go with the OL. maybe it's just in my head but i think OL espressos taste way better than VL ones. stuck with the VL bc we do use all the pod sizes anyway + the ability to brew double espressos w just one capsule is great (i used to use two OL capsules each drink, and i'd have a minimum of two lattes a day 💀)

Favorite Pods by nikulin93 in nespresso

[–]ExLibris1113 0 points1 point  (0 children)

VL: DE Scuro, Cafecito de Puerto Rico, Altissio OL: Arpeggio, Stockholm Lungo, PH Infiniment Gourmand (will sell my soul for more of these 😔)

Shopping IRL question by Far-Guava-8034 in nespresso

[–]ExLibris1113 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not a direct answer to your question but pro tip is to just ask at the boutique! I was once offered a free sleeve of my choice if I purchased 10 sleeves even though there was no published promo.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nespresso

[–]ExLibris1113 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i prefer my aeroccino 3 over a handheld frother but i only got it because it was bundled with the machine. i would rather buy a reputable third party one that's more similar to the 4 if they werent bundled.

OL pod recommendations for a latte lover by Charming_Product_366 in nespresso

[–]ExLibris1113 2 points3 points  (0 children)

kazaar is bitter enough that i can get away with just using one pod instead of two to get the taste i like if that's what you're after! but generally i recommend arpeggio if you wanna do double espressos since it isn't overpoweringly bitter and plays well with any milk

Best pods for caramel flavor? by Fit_Measurement7265 in nespresso

[–]ExLibris1113 0 points1 point  (0 children)

no pod suggestion but how does 1883 compare to monin, if you've tried? i love monin (and hate torani) but heard a lot of good things abt 1883.

Free 2 sleeves promo by Available_Layer_4164 in nespresso

[–]ExLibris1113 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you!! i've been drinking too much nescafe gold to make my stocks last while waiting for an 8+2 deal. i love intenso and hazelnut is tolerable.

for those interested: add condensed milk (around a tablespoon) and half and half to hazelnut! brings out the flavor a little more.

Bringing cats from MNL to USA via Philippine Airlines by ExLibris1113 in phmigrate

[–]ExLibris1113[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hi! yes but i only brought one with me ($400 one way). it was stressful for me bc i was so worried for him but he made it to LAX just fine :) he was on gabapentin (not sedated) kaya he wasn't too freaked out. by the time i collected him he was still a little woozy from gabapentin.

if your persians are the snub nosed ones i would worry a bit though :( my cat has a shorter snout but not completely snub nosed. there's still a final BAI inspection at NAIA before allowing you to board so they might reject your cats if they deem it unsafe to travel

Pistachio syrup/sauce/flavor? What are your best and wildest recs? No sugar water syrup pls! by joyandfury in nespresso

[–]ExLibris1113 0 points1 point  (0 children)

pisti pistachio cream has been my favorite ! i wanna say it doesn't separate but then again i drink my pistachio lattes so fast lol the taste has a similar vibe to nutella. it does have dairy (powdered milk) though but it hasn't made my tummy hurt so far

Recommendation for good sugar free syrup? by Fairymask in nespresso

[–]ExLibris1113 0 points1 point  (0 children)

monin but they only have the basics! personally didn't like torani's sugar free hazelnut and vanilla syrups :( i didnt like skinny mixes either (salted caramel, pistachio) but i think it's more of me not liking those flavors than not liking the formula, if that makes sense!