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Danielle's avatar
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Ok here I am googling The Melting Pot to see if they’re food allergy friendly bc I have got to see Nicholas in person! Fun fact: I reviewed The Melting Pot for my college newspaper in 1994 when they opened near campus (in Delaware!), and it was a hit then! This girl loves her fondue. Btw I also love love love fishing. It’s so good for the ole CNS (central nervous system). Clearly you need a fishing vest.

Sarah | Fewer & Better's avatar

A hyperfixation is a GLORIOUS thing and I love to embrace mine!!! I need that red tank you snagged in the sale. And LET'S GO TO MELTING POT!

Tamara Cnossen's avatar

I love being weird on purpose. And what a fun night at the melting pot!

Sogole Kane's avatar

Did you say pound cake?! Love that you had such a memorable experience with Nicholas - I feel like people like him are sent from above to put smiles on our faces when we are otherwise struggling or distracted!

LB's avatar

love this: Spread joy simply because it feels good to do things for others instead of just yourself. Be awkward, cringe, intelligent, memorable, beautiful, and weird with reckless abandon.

Imagine if more people followed this advice. ♥️

Libby McCurrach's avatar

I am still here for paracords! Loved this snack!!

Merve Daniels's avatar

This melting pot experience is the best!!! I love your writing Traci, it makes me feel the feels 🙏🏽 here’s to being more like ourselves!!!! Also re: fishing, I don’t know much at all, but if you’re having fun doing it, the fish will come eventually as a bonus, right 😂

Natalia Herrera's avatar

I almost got the same red Madewell top! I stopped myself because we are moving houses, and there are soooo many things we need to buy. Priorities amiga 😩.But I need to see you modeling it. Show it, show it!! Love the whole interaction with Nicholas, those are the people that really enjoy what they do, and that it’s amazing. The review was so you! Love it!

Madeline Rose Nachbar's avatar

Here's to being more like Nicholas! And yes to that silk pant striped button down sitchhhhh

Jordyn Sharfe's avatar

can we see you in that gorgeous red top? i feel like it’s made for you! also I started yesteryear and am not loving it??? does it pick up? or maybe it’s a me problem 😂

Allison's avatar

I missed writing like this on Substack 🥹 What a treat this was. And the message of Nicholas (taking his job seriously, thinking about your experience, just being kind and himself) is such a profound one. THANK YOU🥲

Emily Grady Dodge's avatar

Your review of Nicholas legit made me tear up! I love that whole interaction so much ❤️

Elle Sundberg's avatar

this was a snack for the soul! the Austins of the world are the best people out there. and I simply love your paracord necklace, especially paired with a dainty top. chefs kiss.