Ericka's Blog
Reflections and conversations on life
Give a Little Bit
It's almost Christmas so most people are in a more "giving" spirit but I try to keep that attitude all year long if I can. I find that at Christmas, my heart aches a little more for those in need. Living in DC, I come in contact with the homeless constantly. It's hard...
Where Have All the Long Runs Gone?
I've discovered something. My inspiration has dwindled since marathon training ended. I'm not kidding. I never realized what the long run did for my psyche -- truly -- until now. It was the long run (the really long run) that I could free my mind, open my imagine and...
The Hair Dilemma
So I've never been one of those girls who put much time or thought into their hair. I've only had my hair "done" for weddings I've been in (and had no choice) and have never done anything more advanced than a "haircut" at the salon.Okay, wait, that's a lie. There was...
Getting Back on Track
Basically my food consumption while in New York City. You better believe it was delish!I took Thanksgiving weekend -- all four days of it -- to relish in laziness and junk food. I allowed myself to eat whatever I wanted on the big day and same went for New York City....
New York, New York!
I'm so glad we decided to go to New York this weekend because it was an awesome trip! It's been sort of a whirlwind weekend -- with Thanksgiving and then taking the Megabus up to the city -- but four days was plenty of time. Since getting back last night, we have the...
Living for the 4-Day Weekend
No, I don't work at CNN. But, I did have the opportunity to attend the Presidential debate this week because my workplace sponsored the event. Since coming to DC 5 years ago, I've had the chance to go to some pretty cool stuff -- like a book party where I met Dick...