Ericka's Blog

Reflections and conversations on life

10 Things I Would Tell My Younger Self

Me on the far right at age 18. 1) You will really miss college. You will love studying journalism and miss taking classes so much. So soak it up, relish what you are learning, go after it with all you have. Suck it up and do a freaking internship even though you...

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Pain, Protein & Possibility

Crossfit Goddess Annie Thorisdottir Source.Crossfit UpdateTuesday's Crossfit work out was awesome: We did bar squats -- which were hard but felt good -- and hand stand pushups. I had to use a box but I felt the great kind of sore afterward.Then, yesterday, I got up to...

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#MakeItCount

Even if you are really, really scared! (I was but it was one of the best things I've ever done!)Now, watch this:  I'm absolutely in love with this mini-movie commercial. First of all -- dream come true. Nike seems to know what they are doing with this...

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Flourless Dark Choclate Fudge Cookies

So when I was in high school, there was this place in the mall called The Great American Cookie Company. You can imagine how amazing it was. In fact, my sister actually worked there and would bring home bags of leftover cookies from work (terrible idea, by the...

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Virginia is for Runners

Watching the planes come into Reagan is a pretty cool experience. Feels like they are going to land on you!I truly enjoy living in Washington, DC. Though there are parts that suck -- parking, traffic, long commutes, tourists (sorry!) -- there are a lot of things that...

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She’s Gone Country

I need this sign. But, nobody in DC wears boots unfortunately.Reading: Quiet: The Power of Introverts               You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?Workout so far: Run 2 miles with Back on My...

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