tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2735820981566533587.post6338738066339661202..comments2023-12-09T03:39:11.429-05:00Comments on Always a Northerner: De-Stress MeJackiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14838224991966075589noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2735820981566533587.post-84217138171922501542009-02-13T09:34:00.000-05:002009-02-13T09:34:00.000-05:00Hi! I know this is an older post but I just starte...Hi! I know this is an older post but I just started reading your blog today. I recently moved away from DC and miss it almost every day! I'm not sure where exactly you live, but I used to go for great cheapy mani/pedis at Nails Foxy in Alexandria, off of King Street. And yes, I know the name makes no sense. It's just your typical cheapy nail place, but they do a great job.Shainahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12217445439159772301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2735820981566533587.post-4427000936189708572009-02-04T16:52:00.000-05:002009-02-04T16:52:00.000-05:00You should go to the Virginia Wine Expo this Satur...You should go to the Virginia Wine Expo this Saturday and Sunday at the Dulles Expo Center. Wine always de-stresses me :) Plus, I have a coupon code if you want it!La Petite Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11768618436634996675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2735820981566533587.post-17054770147831988572009-02-03T20:46:00.000-05:002009-02-03T20:46:00.000-05:00I'm a big fan of the Botanical Gardens. It's free ...I'm a big fan of the Botanical Gardens. It's free to get in and SO amazing. There are so many species of plants and flowers, it's amazing. It feels like you are in some sort of rainforest (not that I've been to a real one!) and I find it to be so calm and soothing. It's right by my office, so I keep meaning to go there during lunch, but that hasn't happened yet...soon though!Lexilooohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06789424491788958854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2735820981566533587.post-72828344018852582412009-02-03T15:36:00.000-05:002009-02-03T15:36:00.000-05:00De-Stressers! I know that's not a word, but anyway...De-Stressers! I know that's not a word, but anyway... continue on:<BR/><BR/>I usually give myself a manicure, even though my right hand looks much more sloppier than my left (as I'm right-handed). But I don't care! I soak my hands in a little bowl, with hot water and nice smelling soap, so it's easy to remove all the gross stuff from my nails/skin and easy to file.<BR/><BR/>Or, get a bubble bath with a few candles (orange flavored candles are awesome). Make sure you get The Body Shop bubble bath, instead of drug store brand. More bubbley the better!<BR/><BR/>I dunno. I usually pluck my eyebrows, groom myself and actually use shaving cream in the shower, instead of razor/water, and lotion my body all up. Makes me feel prettier.<BR/><BR/>Then put on some comfy clothes, slap on a movie and heat up some hot cocoa (and/or wine + snacks, like grapes, cheese, dips/etc) and you're set. <BR/><BR/>:)spiffykermshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03989802578933823711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2735820981566533587.post-87766288761870991642009-02-03T10:15:00.000-05:002009-02-03T10:15:00.000-05:00I have been trying to read your blog every spare c...I have been trying to read your blog every spare chance I get (not too many this week, I am afraid!). It was so great meeting you - hope we get to chat more soon! Hang in there this week! :)Pink Pearls & Muddy Sneakershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02312772712888868429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2735820981566533587.post-56246431569754374982009-02-03T08:45:00.000-05:002009-02-03T08:45:00.000-05:00Bubble bath indeed. With Norah Jones and wine. HEA...Bubble bath indeed. With Norah Jones and wine. HEAVEN! Good luck with everything - and have a safe drive!Sweet Beahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05160826532446715520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2735820981566533587.post-68843138090867316712009-02-02T23:05:00.000-05:002009-02-02T23:05:00.000-05:00Not sure of any good cheap places but if you do de...Not sure of any good cheap places but if you do decide to go, I could definitely use a mani or pedicure and deserve one after torturing myself the past few weeks. Oh and not to mention my husband is gone all weekend for a law firm orientation. I could take you out for your birthday. That would be cheap and fun :)Britnihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12620610247395572368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2735820981566533587.post-78987716591604887572009-02-02T21:57:00.000-05:002009-02-02T21:57:00.000-05:00Hmmm destressor... I will have to get back to you!...Hmmm destressor... I will have to get back to you! In the meantime, if you find one let me know :-)<BR/><BR/>You have to drive to NC for a meeting? Ugh that's so annoying! Stay safe please and good luck on your thesis! I bet you'll have some great blog posts as a follow-up to your week!<BR/><BR/>xoxoWearing Mascarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04223512062497084614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2735820981566533587.post-14405000748838638802009-02-02T21:39:00.000-05:002009-02-02T21:39:00.000-05:00A bubble bath. Or herbal tea. And time with my dog...A bubble bath. Or herbal tea. And time with my dogs is always a de-stresser. I'm sure Kona would like that remedy!Marianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08955413665275839235noreply@blogger.com