Comments for Nicole in D.C. http://nicoleindc.com A little blog about a lot of things Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:49:38 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on The four worst metro passengers. by Alex http://nicoleindc.com/2010/03/04/the-four-worst-metro-passengers/#comment-32 Alex Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:49:38 +0000 http://nicoleindc.wordpress.com/?p=574#comment-32 TRUE THAT. That's all I've gotta say. TRUE THAT. That’s all I’ve gotta say.

]]> Comment on I thought I’d be driving a Grand Cherokee by now. by 2009’s last hurrah. « Nicole in D.C. http://nicoleindc.com/2009/12/18/i-thought-id-be-driving-a-grand-cherokee-by-now/#comment-31 2009’s last hurrah. « Nicole in D.C. Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:03:53 +0000 http://nicoleindc.com/?p=454#comment-31 [...] Best Director :: Kathryn Bigelow, The Hurt Locker (I would not be upset if Jason Reitman won, I’m a big fan of his) [...] [...] Best Director :: Kathryn Bigelow, The Hurt Locker (I would not be upset if Jason Reitman won, I’m a big fan of his) [...]

]]> Comment on Getting over my fears: Running on the treadmill by larkfly http://nicoleindc.com/2010/02/26/getting-over-my-fears-running-on-the-treadmill/#comment-29 larkfly Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:25:34 +0000 http://nicoleindc.com/?p=567#comment-29 Yeah for running :) I need to start running outside again, now that spring is on her way. I always hated treadmills because I have add, ha. Yeah for running :) I need to start running outside again, now that spring is on her way. I always hated treadmills because I have add, ha.

]]> Comment on Getting over my fears: Running on the treadmill by nicoleindc http://nicoleindc.com/2010/02/26/getting-over-my-fears-running-on-the-treadmill/#comment-28 nicoleindc Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:16:19 +0000 http://nicoleindc.com/?p=567#comment-28 Michal - I totally felt like an impostor when I first started going in college, but I quickly got over it. After a few times, you get the hang of it. I was TERRIFIED of letting go of the bar. The machine I was using doesn't have one of those wrist straps that make the machine stop if you fall off or get a shoelace caught. I totally didn't run straight... hell, I can barely walk straight when wearing flat shoes. It didn't really matter though. I just tried not to overcorrect, just like in driving. It seemed to work out alright. The intervals definitely worked. I changed up the speed every time, too, depending on how out of breath I still was or how much I wanted to exert myself. It was just a big trial and error session. Thanks for reading and good luck starting your job Monday!!! We'll have to find time to get together to swap knitting/crochet lessons once you figure out your schedule :) Michal – I totally felt like an impostor when I first started going in college, but I quickly got over it. After a few times, you get the hang of it.

I was TERRIFIED of letting go of the bar. The machine I was using doesn’t have one of those wrist straps that make the machine stop if you fall off or get a shoelace caught. I totally didn’t run straight… hell, I can barely walk straight when wearing flat shoes. It didn’t really matter though. I just tried not to overcorrect, just like in driving. It seemed to work out alright.

The intervals definitely worked. I changed up the speed every time, too, depending on how out of breath I still was or how much I wanted to exert myself. It was just a big trial and error session.

Thanks for reading and good luck starting your job Monday!!! We’ll have to find time to get together to swap knitting/crochet lessons once you figure out your schedule :)

]]> Comment on Etsy Store: Launched. First Sale: Mailed. by nicoleindc http://nicoleindc.com/2010/02/24/etsy-store-launched-first-sale-mailed/#comment-27 nicoleindc Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:09:03 +0000 http://nicoleindc.com/?p=547#comment-27 Etsy gifts are the best gifts. Super thoughtful and, even if she doesn't like it, she knows a lot of time and effort went into it. But, if your friends are buying the merchandise, it's very stressful because you're worried about whether or not they'll like it. My friend bought one of my scarves for his girlfriend (who I've never met) and I'm terrified she's going to hate it knowing how much money he spent on it! Etsy gifts are the best gifts. Super thoughtful and, even if she doesn’t like it, she knows a lot of time and effort went into it. But, if your friends are buying the merchandise, it’s very stressful because you’re worried about whether or not they’ll like it. My friend bought one of my scarves for his girlfriend (who I’ve never met) and I’m terrified she’s going to hate it knowing how much money he spent on it!

]]> Comment on Getting over my fears: Running on the treadmill by nicoleindc http://nicoleindc.com/2010/02/26/getting-over-my-fears-running-on-the-treadmill/#comment-26 nicoleindc Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:06:59 +0000 http://nicoleindc.com/?p=567#comment-26 Thanks, Alex! I'm trying! The post-college life has taken its toll... I never thought I'd say I miss walking 5 DC blocks between each class, but I definitely do. While most people I knew gained 15 pounds their first semester, I lost it when I came to DC! Also, I actually don't know how to ride a bike, but I really, really want to learn how so I could ease my dependence on the bus and metro a little more. Plus, it'd be great exercise. I'm also weird in that I like to work out at night, take a shower, and go right to bed. Thanks, Alex! I’m trying! The post-college life has taken its toll… I never thought I’d say I miss walking 5 DC blocks between each class, but I definitely do. While most people I knew gained 15 pounds their first semester, I lost it when I came to DC!

Also, I actually don’t know how to ride a bike, but I really, really want to learn how so I could ease my dependence on the bus and metro a little more. Plus, it’d be great exercise. I’m also weird in that I like to work out at night, take a shower, and go right to bed.

]]> Comment on Getting over my fears: Running on the treadmill by nicoleindc http://nicoleindc.com/2010/02/26/getting-over-my-fears-running-on-the-treadmill/#comment-25 nicoleindc Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:02:17 +0000 http://nicoleindc.com/?p=567#comment-25 Thanks Amy! Yeah, it felt great at the time, but I'm still super sore 48 hours later. It's definitely a full-body workout! Thanks Amy! Yeah, it felt great at the time, but I’m still super sore 48 hours later. It’s definitely a full-body workout!

]]> Comment on Getting over my fears: Running on the treadmill by Michal http://nicoleindc.com/2010/02/26/getting-over-my-fears-running-on-the-treadmill/#comment-24 Michal Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:00:20 +0000 http://nicoleindc.com/?p=567#comment-24 Ha! I am also terribly afraid of running...well, and exercising in general. I feel like if I go to the gym, everyone will know I'm an impostor. And your fear of letting go of the bar made me laugh out loud...I feel the same way. In my random spurts of motivation when I've tried running, I'll always let go of the bar for a moment, and then chicken out and grab it again. Because what happens if you don't run straight? I don't run straight in real life, so why should that change on a treadmill. That whole interval thing seems like a great idea though. Makes it seem less intimidating than just trying to run for awhile. Maybe I'll try it! Congrats on your accomplishment! Ha! I am also terribly afraid of running…well, and exercising in general. I feel like if I go to the gym, everyone will know I’m an impostor.

And your fear of letting go of the bar made me laugh out loud…I feel the same way. In my random spurts of motivation when I’ve tried running, I’ll always let go of the bar for a moment, and then chicken out and grab it again. Because what happens if you don’t run straight? I don’t run straight in real life, so why should that change on a treadmill.

That whole interval thing seems like a great idea though. Makes it seem less intimidating than just trying to run for awhile. Maybe I’ll try it!

Congrats on your accomplishment!

]]> Comment on Etsy Store: Launched. First Sale: Mailed. by Alex http://nicoleindc.com/2010/02/24/etsy-store-launched-first-sale-mailed/#comment-23 Alex Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:53:24 +0000 http://nicoleindc.com/?p=547#comment-23 These are great! I remember I ordered a Valentine's present for a girlfriend off of Etsy a while back--probably one of the best gifts I've ever gotten a girl. Your stuff looks awesome! Consider yourself bookmarked. ;-) These are great! I remember I ordered a Valentine’s present for a girlfriend off of Etsy a while back–probably one of the best gifts I’ve ever gotten a girl.

Your stuff looks awesome! Consider yourself bookmarked. ;-)

]]> Comment on Getting over my fears: Running on the treadmill by Alex http://nicoleindc.com/2010/02/26/getting-over-my-fears-running-on-the-treadmill/#comment-22 Alex Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:52:27 +0000 http://nicoleindc.com/?p=567#comment-22 That's so inspiring! I've been doing my best to get up and about early to get some running in (inside, until the weather gets better, ugh!). Glad to hear you've gotten over your fears, though! I'd say I still prefer biking (do you bike?) but sometimes a good run can really make you feel good. I find that when I wake up early and go for a run I always have waaay more energy during the day--even if means having to go with a little less sleep! @alexpriest That’s so inspiring! I’ve been doing my best to get up and about early to get some running in (inside, until the weather gets better, ugh!).

Glad to hear you’ve gotten over your fears, though! I’d say I still prefer biking (do you bike?) but sometimes a good run can really make you feel good. I find that when I wake up early and go for a run I always have waaay more energy during the day–even if means having to go with a little less sleep!

@alexpriest

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