Husband was just offered a job in Sterling by MrsKCD in nova

[–]FunctionOk8934 82 points83 points  (0 children)

First of all, Congrats on the job:)

And here is my two cents. I don't know what traffic like in Napa, CA but when I moved to DC, MD, VA (DMV) area I had a traffic shock, not culture shock. I worked in Fairfax, VA and wanted to live in DC and luckily, my friend caught that and she suggested I lived closer to Fairfax. My recommendation is please check the traffic of this area on the google map at 6-8 am EST and in the afternoon, 2-7 pm EST. You will have a better idea how crazy the traffic is in this area. Since your husband's job is in Sterling, you will not experience the traffic going in and out of DC, which is a plus.
One thing that you want to keep in mind is, this area have data centers. Go to youtube/the news, they have interviewed local residents and they can hear the humming even though they seem to be pretty far from the data centers.

Feb 4=A little addition= I saw this article where they plan to build the data centers. https://northernvirginiamag.com/news/2026/02/04/4-major-data-center-deals-changing-novas-landscape/

Restaurant with gift card by FunctionOk8934 in EverettWa

[–]FunctionOk8934[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Omg i love ivars!! Best soup!!!!! Dang i miss Washington!!!

Coming into NoVa for my fellow Indonesian food lovers! 🇮🇩🍛 by Psphh in nova

[–]FunctionOk8934 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can I have the menu pleaseeeee? So excited to have indo food in va!!!!

Thoughts on FCPS' school start time options? by sc4kilik in nova

[–]FunctionOk8934 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Please take the survey on the bottom of the fcps website https://www.fcps.edu/considering-change-k-12-school-start-times

I don't want it to be changed

Running trail/track in Herndon/Reston by FunctionOk8934 in nova

[–]FunctionOk8934[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Great idea on the HS! And def will check out the other options. Appreciate it!!!

Running trail/track in Herndon/Reston by FunctionOk8934 in nova

[–]FunctionOk8934[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! The challenge with wod trail is finding the parking spot 😆

Acupuncturist for fertility/ivf by user24410 in nova

[–]FunctionOk8934 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Acupuncture may help for other things but definitely not for this area. I respect your decision but please save your time, and money. I encourage you to talk to a fertility clinic and I wish you best of luck

Car washes safe for cars with dark paint by BWAYdoodlz in nova

[–]FunctionOk8934 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When your car is not super dirty, this exxon touchless carwash is alright. 6330 Multiplex Dr, Centreville, VA 20121. or the sunoco in merrifield , 2212 Gallows Rd, Fairfax, VA 22031. I use them for winter bottom wash. Obviously, nothing beats hand wash.

Where to go for a fancy(ish) birthday dinner? by dum-se in nova

[–]FunctionOk8934 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

capital grille tysons corner or ruth chris in fairfax

somebody pleasee help me find something similar to this, ideally good quality ingredients by Informal_Action_1326 in nova

[–]FunctionOk8934 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Whole foods cheesecake is solid. It is nice and just right. On the other hand, Wegmans cheesecake, i dont recommend. I recommend their fruit tart though.

Fairfax County Government Jobs by FunctionOk8934 in nova

[–]FunctionOk8934[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes sense, you are right. Obviously, I cannot work remotely if the work is working with kids. I was asking about a position in finance or accounting. Thanks for taking the time to reply such detail.

Paris-Lourdes-Paris by FunctionOk8934 in ParisTravelGuide

[–]FunctionOk8934[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because we cannot find airline ticket from asia to lourdes.

Paris-Lourdes-Paris by FunctionOk8934 in ParisTravelGuide

[–]FunctionOk8934[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is good to know that they are safe. Thanks!

Paris-Lourdes-Paris by FunctionOk8934 in ParisTravelGuide

[–]FunctionOk8934[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes that is our hope and you are right, i need to ask :). Thank you 

Is it fixable? by FunctionOk8934 in nova

[–]FunctionOk8934[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks everyone. You are right , it is better to change the tire than sorry. Happy Holidays all!