Comments on: Eight Years Ago Today I was a Self Defense Instructor

By: Holly Baldwin

Holly Baldwin — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:09:27 +0000

Miss you Heidi! Thanks for posting this.

By: Matt

Matt — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:48:05 +0000

Math IS hard.

I moved to Portland in 2003, so your post had me thinking, “Wow I can’t believe I’ve been here 8 years! Wait…”

By: snarkypants

snarkypants — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:18:36 +0000

Math is hard, dude.

By: Matt

Matt — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:01:33 +0000

Not to nitpick… but wasn’t that 7 years ago?

By: Larisa

Larisa — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:40:15 +0000

That was back in the day when I started reading you. Or right before at least, I remember the combat boots but not this piece.
p.s. I love the new grit and glimmer, while the athletic stuff is cool I missed the TooOldForThis that once was.

also re: the nau coat. Go for it, I have it, it is incredible. I just bought their profile fleece while it was on sale, and it is so warm that today I biked down Mass Ave so fast in only that. (and helmet of course ;.)

keep on keepin’ on!

Larisa (formerly gloryofathena, eek)

By: Marinus

Marinus — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:55:03 +0000

Too dramatic?
Nah, it’s good to indulge once in a while.

By: snarkypants

snarkypants — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:16:28 +0000

Hee hee! One of the things I love about having kept written records for ever and ever is that it helps a lot with humility.
[Smile.]

By: KeriCDN

KeriCDN — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:59:02 +0000

I like the part where you say “I read this and cringe”… then you post it.

And not surprised you taught such a thing lady [tips hat].

By: snarkypants

snarkypants — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:35:46 +0000

I can’t believe how long it’s been either. Sheesh!!
Those were good days, Wendi.
You were the best teacher’s teacher ever.
I love you!

By: Wendi

Wendi — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:28:37 +0000

So proud to have been standing next to you that day. I cannot believe it’s been so long!!