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Angela Rivas

Expert Guru
Angela Rivas is working as a freelance writer/editor, devouring whatever writing assignments she has the opportunity to come across.

She loves words. She is the first one to read the label on the cat litter, the note abandoned on a park bench, a billboard sign along the highway and let’s not forget about the books. Always interested in writing, she has wandered through her hometown of Albuquerque harnessing her inspiration by jotting down notes on her hands, alongside receipts, and by sending many texts to herself.

While she aspires to develop her creative writing skills, she has focused on technical writing for the past two years. She is pursuing a B.S. in Technical Communication and has found a comforting familiarity with technical material. Her appetite for words has increased to the point that alongside her poems, short stories, journals, proposals, tutorials and technical reports, she has added travel and lifestyle writing. She hopes to bring more attention to the constantly-growing and incredibly extraordinary city of Albuquerque through this channel.




10 Tips from Angela Rivas

Getting A Feel for Albuquerque

Albuquerque, known as the Duke City (among many other things), is divided into four main quadrants: The Northeast (NE), Southeast (SE), Northwest (NW), and Southwest (SW). The North/South equator of Albuquerque is more popularly known as Central Avenue (Old Route 66). The dividing line between East/West is Broadway (the railroad tracks). As with most cities, each quadrant is known for its own set of exclusive qualities and neighborhoods.

The Northeast:

The Northeast quadrant secures the area from the University of New Mexico (UNM) to the foothills of the Sandia (translate: Watermelon) Mountains. With the Sandia Mountains to the east and the Sandia Pueblo to the north, this area is far from overcrowded. Many of the city’s more affluent and upscale subdivisions are located in this area, including Sandia Heights and Tanoan. Coronado Mall, Albuquerque Uptown, and Winrock Shopping Center are located in this area and provide numerous opportunities for the shoppers to quench their thirst.

The Southeast:

The Southeast quadrant includes notable landmarks such as the Albuquerque International Airport (Sunport), Kirtland Air Force Base, and Sandia National Laboratories. Ridgecrest and Nob Hill are two well-known subdivisions in this area. Nob Hill is a unique shopping district with stores, boutiques, galleries and restaurants.

The Northwest:

The Northwest belongs to no particular era, as it houses some of the city’s oldest, most-established neighborhood but is also one on the more rapidly growing areas. Taylor Ranch, one of the outlying areas, is home to many parks including the Petroglyph National Monument. Cottonwood Mall, one of the largest shopping centers in the Southwest with over 1 million square feet of space, is located in this area.

The Southwest

The trademark of Southwest Albuquerque is probably the South Valley, which is an essential agricultural area, with many southwestern adobe-style homes that include barns and livestock. The South Valley is one of the oldest areas of town, with notable sites such as the Bosque, the Rio Grande Zoo and the Albuquerque Biological Park. Slightly north of the center of the South Valley is the downtown area, including historic neighborhoods and modern businesses. The downtown area leads you into the heart of Old Town, which is ultimately the heart of Albuquerque.

Getting Things Done

Getting Things Done (GTD) is David Allen's action management method based on the idea that people need to record their tasks so they can get them out of their heads and concentrate on the performance of these tasks, rather than trying to remember them.

Getting Things Done via Nozbe

Nozbe focuses on three steps to Getting Things Done (David Allen's action management method). These steps include: (1) Next Action which involves clearing your head, putting your tasks in Nozbe and focusing on what's next, (2) Organize and Process where you start processing your tasks and being focused and organized. and (3)Zero Problems which is you being more productive, each and every day. Not how the first letters of each step form the Noz in Nozbe. With free signup, extensive functionality and a simplistic approach, Nozbe is definitely the way to get things done!

Vintage Curls

For a great pinup hairdo or curls a la Shirley Temple, rag curlers are a terrific inexpensive and ready alternative to pulling at hair with a curling iron for hours or paying extra money for foam/heated curlers. Simply cut 6 inch strips (longer if your hair is beyond the middle of your back) that are 1 inch wide. While your hair is damp, divide it into small sections and wrap them up using the rag, just like you would with any curler. When you reach your roots, take the two ends of the rag and tie a knot, then move on to the next piece of hair. This process gets easier as you do it, and you can change the process depending on the curl you want. Take it easy, sleep easily, and in the morning unwrap - glamorous curls the old school way.

Just Can't Get Enough?

When you're sitting in a hotel room with only a handful of television channels available - don't despair! Internet TV has made great strides and anyone with Internet access (preferably high-speed) has the option of relaxing with a little programming. Most network television stations have full episodes available online and independent services such as Joost provide alternative programming.

Freelance Invoicing

If you are looking for a new invoicing tool, consider Blinksale. Blinksale has a free sign-up, allows you to create and browse invoices, view payments and follow-up actions (such as sending thank you payment notices), create recurring invoices and view purchases.





 
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