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How to Find a Mom Group in Albuquerque
I eventually found my mom group here in Albuquerque, and they've meant everything. But it took months, and I only managed it because I had the energy to keep looking. In Denmark, a nurse simply puts you in a group of six to eight mothers nearby who gave birth around the same time. Here, nobody mentioned anything of the kind. So I built it — a free tool for New Mexico moms that matches you with 6–8 local moms whose babies are close in age to yours. No app, no account, nothing
Aug 44 min read
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25th Birthday | Big Dreams
January 7th, 2019 I have really been looking forward to this birthday! I don't know why, but 25 feels like I'm a real adult. 22, 23, and 24 were just my "twenties," and now I feel like I've advanced into the "mid-twenties" category. For some reason, I feel like when you are 25 you get more respect. I've forever felt too young to represent the value that I bring. 2019 is here and I'm stoked! I love to end every year with reflections and goals looking forward. This year I liste
Jan 7, 20194 min read
Our First Christmas Card | Paperless Post 2018
GOD JUL Are you allowed to send Christmas cards before the wedding? I don't know the rules. But I don't care because I love Christmas cards! And how could I not? This picture is just so festive. I have very fond memories of seeing family photos pour into my parent's home growing up in December. I believe this the first of many for Rasmus and I. And it might just be my first and last Christmas card as a Gallegos.. I chose to send our card virtually this year. 1) Because we are
Dec 17, 20181 min read
We Moved to the "Happiest Country on Earth"
Every year, Denmark dominates in the happiness rankings. It consistently ranks in the top one or two countries. And each day, I discover more reasons why. People here get six weeks of paid vacation each year, multiple sick days and work 35 hour weeks. The work-life balance is incredible. Everyday around 3 o'clock people start heading home from work in our town. The country is safe. That simple sentence is such a big deal. I am particularly sensitive to bad neighborhoods and b
Oct 10, 20183 min read
A Love Letter to My Best Friend
September 19th, 2018 I spent this morning getting coffee with my best friend. This wasn’t just any regular coffee morning, this was the morning we went for coffee to go over her vows for her wedding. We used to talk about being each other’s maids of honor when we were 12 years old. I cannot believe the day has finally come. Her last few days in this world with her maiden name. As women, we spend our young lives trying to find the right man. We search and search, but sometim
Sep 20, 20183 min read
Taking New Instagram Clients
Baby boomers- you don't have time to run Instagram! And let's be honest, do you really know how to use Instagram? And do you really want to? 6 Reasons Why Instagram Marketing is Important for Your Brand Let me take over your business account, or create you an Instagram account. I'm a millennial, with a English degree and an aptitude for social media. My personal accounts thrive. I am on every platform: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Snapchat, you name it. I currentl
Sep 12, 20181 min read
Post Half Marathon Update
223/812 That is the place I took in this race: 223. I'll take it. 223rd place has never felt so good. Average pace 9:35 per mile. I just wanted to cross the finish line. Training for a half marathon has been a great experience. To be able to commit to something, and follow a training plan step-by-step and succeed, feels incredible. I was hoping to finish my half marathon in under 2 hours and 30 minutes, I actually finished at 2 hours and 5 minutes! I hit my goal and some.
Aug 28, 20182 min read
Your 20s: The Defining Decade
The Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter and How to Make the Most of Them Now By Ph.D. Meg Jay I recently read this book for one of my classes. And it is absolutely worth your time, it's one of the best books I've read. It's well written and easy to read. Here are my spark notes! "80% of life's most defining decisions are made by age 35" Consider that. Yikes! You should smack whoever told you to go find yourself in your 20s and fall off the grid in pursuits of fin
Aug 17, 20183 min read
You Are the Social Media You Consume
My question to you- is your social media working for you? On average people spend 2 hours a day on social media. Are you being passive and passively consuming media that pops up in your feed? Or are you CREATING your experience? Have you ever heard, "you are who your friends are"? I love that. I also love, "you are the sum of your closest five friends." I'd suggest that also, YOU ARE THE MEDIA YOU CONSUME. My social media platforms of choice are Instagram, Facebook, Pinte
Aug 15, 20183 min read
Six Reasons I Love CrossFit
Definition: Cross·Fit ˈkrôsˌfit/ noun trademark noun: CrossFit; noun: Cross Fit a high-intensity fitness program incorporating elements from several sports and types of exercise. "I thought I was strong until I tried to do CrossFit" Everyone knows about CrossFit, your friend does it, your aunt, your brother, uncle, daughter, neighbor etc. So you've heard of it. And for some weird reason it gets a bad rap for injuries. All weightlifting can be dangerous if you don't take the
Aug 14, 20183 min read
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