Originally published in January 2021
With a background in project management and IT, operations & project manager Nichelle Wheeler has become Block Club’s Swiss Army knife—doing a little bit of everything and doing it well. In this installment of 37 Questions, a humble nod to Vogue’s 73, we sat down with the avid traveler to talk about her work, her habits and hobbies, and the last thing she googled (plus 34 other things).
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What makes you nervous?
Being vulnerable—and restaurant menus that are too long
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What do you do for fun?
I love to travel and spend time outdoors, especially camping and hiking. I recently started painting with watercolors. It’s nice to use your brain in a different way and spend time creating something tactile instead of staring at a screen.
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If you were a hashtag, what hashtag would you be?
Hmm, #thumbsup or #spellcheck
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What are you looking forward to?
While I am not looking forward to moving, I am looking forward to buying a house and making it my own.
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What’s your current pop culture obsession?
Bob’s Burgers. It’s zany and chock-full of jokes. I’m flying through the seasons, it’s just so enjoyable!
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Who’s your favorite Bob’s Burgers character?
Gene! I love his one-liners.
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How do you decompress?
I get my body moving by taking a walk, going for a bike ride, or practicing yoga.
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Do you have any vices?
French fries 🍟
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What’s your favorite word in the English language?
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What’s a skill you’re working on mastering?
Stress management (lol) and having a morning routine
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What does your ideal morning routine look like?
Get out of bed, brush my teeth, wash my face, drink a glass of water, stretch and meditate for 15 minutes, and then make a cup of coffee.
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What’s one book that everybody should read?
Essentialism by Greg McKeown
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What do you want to read next?
I’ve accumulated a bunch of poetry books that I have not yet read.
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Do you have a favorite poet?
I can’t decide on just one, so here are a few: Anis Mojgani, Mary Oliver, and Ocean Vuong.
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What inspires you?
Nature, art, tattoos, and Buddhism
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What did you study in school?
Photography and film with a minor in women’s studies
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What are your favorite brands?
Parks Project, e.l.f. Cosmetics, Ikea
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What makes you happy?
Aquariums. If you’ve never watched the Monterey Bay jellyfish cam, you are missing out!
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What are you passionate about?
Social equality, mental health, and puzzles
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Where is your favorite place in the world?
Cinque Terre, Italy
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What do you love about it?
The seaside, the colorful villages, the hiking trails, and the food and wine, of course!
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What is your best habit?
Brushing my teeth twice a day
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What is your worst habit?
Snoozing my alarm too many times
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What words do you live by (or try to)?
Be here now.
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Who do you look up to?
My colleagues and my best friends
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Why?
My colleagues are the smartest, most talented people I know! My best friends are my extended family. They are endlessly supportive and silly. I’ve known them longer than I’ve not known them!
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What does an ideal day off of work look like?
Sleep in, cook brunch, and spend the afternoon outside. In the evening, go out for dinner, drinks, AND dessert.
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What did you want to be when you grew up?
A meteorologist
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What is the last thing you searched on Google?
“When should I plant propagated plants?”
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So, when should you?
Apparently, once their roots reach one inch in length. My plants were far beyond that, but I planted them, and they’re still alive! So far, so good.
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How do you want to be remembered?
As a helper with a warm and happy soul
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How do you stay organized?
I live in Evernote! I take many notes and make many checklists.
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What did you do before you joined Block Club?
I was an account manager at a digital agency in Buffalo.
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Where do you want to go?
A national park somewhere warm
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How would you describe yourself in one word?
Spirited
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What keeps you up at night?
My personal to-do list. I write it all down, of course, but that doesn’t keep me from thinking about it at night.
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If you won the lottery, how would you use the money?
Pay off my student loans, retire, buy an Airstream, give away whatever doesn’t fit inside, and travel the world!