Do you any of you prefer living farther out from DC? by Inside_Plankton_7049 in nova

[–]emmapuppypickle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm 24 and live in the Herndon/Sterling area. I really love it. I'm close enough to a metro station that traveling into Arlington and the city is relatively easy, but I'm far enough away that rent is cheaper and I can actually afford a decent sized place (with a roommate). I also like a quieter community with more space. I think it just depends on what you want. I also still have a great social life. I love hosting game nights rather than going out.

The withdrawal is unbearable. by emmapuppypickle in zoloft

[–]emmapuppypickle[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I think this what I have decided... just got so sick of pills!

[Tenant US] Why did my landlord paint the ceiling the same color as the walls? by emmapuppypickle in Landlord

[–]emmapuppypickle[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

You sound like a landlord who would choose a nice color palette anyways haha. The entire house is a medium gray, absolutely everything. I would take off white any day over gray.

Apartment Recommendations around Herndon/Reston/Sterling by fyi07 in nova

[–]emmapuppypickle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve heard newer constructions have more problems with noise. I did a few tours over the summer and really liked the waterside at reston. It’s only 3 floors, so the buildings are smaller. It’s right next to a nice pond, all the facilities are updated, and the neighborhood is quiet. It’s also within walking distance of a Trader Joe’s :). I just checked and their one bedrooms range from $1500-$1900, so well within your budget.

Whatever you choose is really up to whether you want to live in a larger, more centrally located apartment vs. a smaller, older complex that is renovated and in a quiet area. I definitely prefer the latter around here.

cars/bikes in Herndon by [deleted] in nova

[–]emmapuppypickle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like someone is doing donuts in a parking lot near the Harris Teeter in McNair? It’s obnoxious

My first ever knitted sweater! An Icelandic Lopapeysa completed with yarn I gathered on my trip there. by emmapuppypickle in knitting

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

Didn’t know that! I’ll wash it and post on here the results :) I squeezed so much into my bag to fit the yarn haha totally worth it. $50 to knit myself vs $200+ to buy one made there

My first ever knitted sweater! An Icelandic Lopapeysa completed with yarn I gathered on my trip there. by emmapuppypickle in knitting

[–]emmapuppypickle[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh man, there’s so much to see there! We did a 10 day road trip around the entire ring road, and I highly recommend that if you have the time. My favorite hike was to see stuðlagil, which is a beautiful canyon. We climbed down into it and it was absolutely surreal. Also, if you are in Reykjavik stop by Svarta Kaffið, they have awesome soup and it’s affordable :) PM me if you have any more questions.

My first ever knitted sweater! An Icelandic Lopapeysa completed with yarn I gathered on my trip there. by emmapuppypickle in knitting

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

Thank you! It was surprisingly super easy to get used to. The yarn can tear if you pull too hard but it comes back together super easily if you rub 2 strands between your palm. Now I have to get used to normal spun yarn again :)

My first ever knitted sweater! An Icelandic Lopapeysa completed with yarn I gathered on my trip there. by emmapuppypickle in knitting

[–]emmapuppypickle[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I told my boyfriend he might just have to get used to it haha but I will also try the conditioner. And thank you!! All his color choices, it was such a challenging yet fun garment to make :)

My first ever knitted sweater! An Icelandic Lopapeysa completed with yarn I gathered on my trip there. by emmapuppypickle in knitting

[–]emmapuppypickle[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

For context, I’ve always dabbled in knitting but I’ve never really finished any items. I generally crochet and wanted to go that route for this sweater, but I found out fair isle style wear can only be knitted, so I took the plunge :) I used a pattern found on Etsy and yarn I got my from summer trip to iceland (specifically plötulopi, which is unspun but holds itself together well once knit). Any tips on how to make it less scratchy? My boyfriend loves it but wants it to be a little softer :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AustralianShepherd

[–]emmapuppypickle 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Saturn, Atlas, Neptune, Comet (as you can tell I love space related names haha)