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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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We Almost Got Kidnapped! | Prague
I wish I were joking, but I'm not. We spent some time unpacking the situation after the fact, and I feel like I have a handle on it. I don't really even know how to begin, but here goes. My good friend Sascha and I flew to Prague for the weekend for a girl’s trip. She lives in Luxembourg and Prague is a nice central location for us both. We spent Saturday and Sunday out exploring the Christmas markets, visiting castles and enjoying the local food (I loved Prague, but that's f
Dec 7, 20184 min read
Mangoes the Size of Your Head | Málaga, Spain
My Connection to Spain It has always been a dream of mine to visit Spain. Ever since I was a child I've heard my dad refer to Spain as the "homeland" and talk about our conquistador ancestors. Earlier this month I ventured down to Málaga, Spain where my Aunt Ana, Uncle Robert, and cousin Emilia just moved from my home state, New Mexico. "Ms. Gallegos (my aunt) joined a growing number of Hispanics from the United States benefiting from a 2015 Spanish law seeking to atone for o
Nov 20, 20184 min read
My Love Affair with London | 72 Hours
London was not on my radar, but I found a round trip ticket to London for $40. Of all the cities to see around Europe, London seemed the least exotic. But I couldn't have been more wrong! I was absolutely enchanted by this city. Firstly, I fell in love with the subway system aka "the tubes." How often do you get to rave about public transportation? London seemed like a cleaner and more efficient New York City. I was able to travel the entirety of the city for $7 euro a day on
Nov 12, 20184 min read
$15 a Night Seems Sketchy | My First Solo Hostel Experience London
hostel /ˈhɒst(ə)l/ noun an establishment which provides inexpensive food and lodging for a specific group of people, such as students, workers, or travelers. synonyms: cheap hotel Okay to preface, I've been spoiled. While I was working in college recruiting I became accustomed to nice hotels. After two years of intense travel around the Western US, I was a proud Hilton gold member and lived for the cushy king size beds and free continental breakfasts. Honestly, I was scared
Nov 11, 20184 min read
Europe Travel Fall 2018
Hi everyone, All is well here in Denmark. The time change has been tough on me. The sun is setting now around 4:30 PM. However, I am settling in, getting used to the food, and I've made a few girlfriends! I am going to make the most of the last 60 days in 2018. We've got a girl’s trip planned for London this weekend (my round trip flight was $20!) and I'm excited to see the city. I think the climate is a lot like Denmark- wet and grey, but rain or shine-- I'm going to see it
Oct 31, 20182 min read
Meet Our Town | Randers, Denmark
FUN FACT In college I was a campus tour guide. I used to be really good at walking backwards and talking about college life. I have always loved to talk... I also loved giving tours! So this feels familiar to me, only this time, I'm showing you a city that I'm not so familiar with. I'll give you another tour in eight months, and we can see what changes. Randers is really starting to grow on me. This sleepy little town is beautiful in the fall time. On this tour, we take you f
Oct 17, 20182 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
Tour Our Apartment: Denmark Week 1
It has not quite been a week. And I can tell, it is going to take a while to adjust to some of the lifestyle changes. Overall, Denmark is lovely. The streets are perfect. I love the architecture. The people are nice. The humidity is different. And the food is tasty. My new motto is buy less, do more. We showed up in Denmark with two suitcases a piece. Our beautiful furnished, white apartment is feeling empty without all of our trinkets but at the same time, it refreshing. No
Oct 5, 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
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