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    Ni Madre: Turns Out Ma’am Was the Nice Version

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    Turns out there's a word worse than ma'am, and Guatemala hands it out by age. I got called madre in the mercado and wanted to die. 😬

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    These Boots Were Made For Walking

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    Hit 5,000 steps today and drop your achievement here — we’re cheering you on! Recently, I started walking three times a week with one of my neighbors. Specifically, to get up off my ass and get moving.

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    My Own Private Avocado

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    I avoided guacamole for over a decade, convinced my mother was lying about how good it was. Then one bite at a fancy backyard party at age 12 changed everything.

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Writing about the random ass shit going on in my life since 2007. I pull no punches and use salty language. Read at your own risk.

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