Comments on: seaweed, self definition, and the frustrating deliciousness of trying new things

By: social media marketing

social media marketing — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 02:33:22 +0000

Update: Polling began at 6PM Eastern in Massachusetts.

By: SammyG

SammyG — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 04:56:15 +0000

Since you’re in SF, wander down to Foster City sometime. Go to Tokie’s, its amazing sushi. You need to eat at the bar and if possible, have Akila make your sushi. So many noms!

By: Mike

Mike — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 12:23:12 +0000

I agree with Jamie. "Mexican" made me giggle. A lot. And I'm so glad that you like Sushi too, as we've already discussed.

Sushi FTW.

By: Jane

Jane — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:38:25 +0000

I seriously had the same thing happen to me 2 weeks ago. My boss takes me to get sushi, which I cringe, throw up a little in my mouth, but politely accepted.

I ordered the cucumber roll, with faux seaweed (they make that! it's pink!), and ate it, and then she proceeded to make me try the salmon, spicy tuna, etc. and I was like, FUCK! I do like this!

Loving your blog! You are hysterical.

By: Jaime

Jaime — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:19:43 +0000

"Maybe it’s what growing up feels like. That strange little moment when you realize, in a very specific and tangible way, that you’re not the same person you were before. When you start to think that maybe you can’t use the same routine, the same comforts, and the same list of likes and dislikes to define you for an indefinite amount of time."

I love that you put that into words for me, because it's been schlomping around in my head for a while now and I wasn't sure how to verbalize it. I was writing a bio and filling out "about me" forms for this program and I stopped and thought, "Holy shhh… that's not me! That WAS me at some point in life… so who am I now?!" I guess I grew so accustomed to the canned responses about myself that I would give to people and I hadn't stopped to reevaluate who I have become, what I've grown to like/dislike and what I want…."

And I still haven't. Instead, I just give myself anxiety and complain about my confused life I should put it on the to do list.

By: Cute/Smart 'net Ho

Cute/Smart 'net Ho — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 22:23:37 +0000

I've just discovered you Ms. Intern, from my time over at the bloggess.

I LOVE SUSHI! It's all about the unagi, ebi, and whatever the roll is with baked/smoked salmon skin. That way I get to be a smug urbanite without ever letting raw fish pass my lips, because I'd rather have anal sex with a donkey (as long as the donkey is the "catcher").

PS
Why is "Cute & Smart Internet Ho" unacceptable (I know "too long" is just an excuse)? You don't like prostitutes or something?

By: Mara J.

Mara J. — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:52:11 +0000

Seaweed salad is delicious and oh, so good for you. I'm disappointed in you Nicole–I always thought you were an "I'll try anything once" kind of girl.

By: Windsor

Windsor — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:38:00 +0000

I used to feel like sushi was the last thing I would ever put in my mouth. Like, I would rather eat poop. But, I was working at this restaurant and they forced me to eat sushi because I had to taste the whole menu. And, I liked it too. Now I love sushi and can't get enough.

By: Marie

Marie — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:37:39 +0000

I am just beginning to like sushi, too. But only eat the eel if you are super close to the bathroom, I almost upchucked that one, but I didn't, so it totally counts in my tried and never have to try again list!

The girl who just tried snails has become my new hero, just so you know. She must be fearless!

By: Rook Ie

Rook Ie — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 07:32:03 +0000

ergaerg Nicole I love you. I am blogrolling you tomorrow if I don't forget.

I absolutely freaking loathe nori in my sushi. It always tastes EXACTLY like lawn clipping smells. Eugh. I do like sushi though.

Also, hilariously enough: I kept typing sushit.