"Matthew Fox Is Hotter Than Lava" And, Do Not Negatively Affect Your Job Search

Hello, and Good Afternoon,

The other day I was making fun of Matthew Fox. (Mostly commenting that he has not been in anything lately!)
I am familiar with him mostly due to the TV Show Party of Five. Of course, I was a devoted fan. He has also been on the show Lost.
A friend, who implied that Matthew Fox is still hugely great...but was joking, said "Matthew Fox is hotter than lava."

Enough said.

On the front lines: I am planning / would like to get more competitive with jobs. It is a girl, or female trait to be agreeable, not to stir things up. This can negatively affect your job search.

I am realizing there are things I wish I would have learned 14 years ago when it comes to job searching.


Music News: none right now.

The End.
Alice
north dallas homegirl.

Stay tuned for a collection of stories. I hope it takes the form of an E-book. (not related to the blog).

Also, I watched the first episode of DALLAS, which aired recently, and it was okay. Enough said.

Life Is Short, Eat Dessert First. And "You're So Polite, You Remind Us Of My Grandmother and Her Aunt."

Hello and Good Afternoon,

While at White Rock Lake this past weekend, I talked to a guy named Roderick. He is a skinny guy with glasses, who looks like he runs. Beside Roderick was a pillow that states, "Life is Short, Eat Dessert First."
Roderick, who is in his 60s and retired, sits near a tree at White Rock Lake. He gives Free Advice and has been doing so for 17 years. Another man named Neil also gives free advice. Some of it is serious and some, not so serious.
A few seconds after I walked up, Roderick said, "You're so polite. We were just talking about my grandmother and her aunt," he gestured to a woman cyclist and fellow advice recipient sitting nearby. "You remind us of them."

It was a sudden compliment. I didn't know whether to be happy, sad or confused. I remain the first and the third options.
I was impressed that he likes to spend his time--hours on end--offering advice to strangers, for apparently no reason at all.

During our brief conversation, Roderick told me that his aunt once dated Ronald Reagan. At the time, she ended up breaking up with him, because he was "not fun enough."

At one point a cyclist rode by near Roderick.
"When is the end of the world?" He shouted, a bit sarcastically. Roderick casually smiled and ignored him. I was thinking to myself: he gets this all the time.

New topic: can a negative experience also be gratifying? I have wanted to write this comment earlier... earlier as in last Tuesday. Because... dear readers... I had a negative experience last week, but it was also gratifying.
Usually for me, it is completely the opposite.

The End.
Have a great day.
Alice
north dallas homegirl
I will be doing a guest blog for my friend Gloria's blog soon.

Is It Okay To Say, "My Life Back" When 'The Wife' Asks What You Want For Breakfast?

Hello.

I was listening to 102.1 FM today.
One of those little snippets came on, between songs, and a voice said:
"GOOD TO KNOW: When 'the wife' asks you what you want for breakfast, my life back isn't the correct answer."

Oh ha ha ha -- I think.

If that is really the situation, I think you need to say, "I want a divorce."



Listening to: NPR.
The End.
Alice
"north dallas homegirl"


"Action Is The Foundational Key To All Success."

Said by Pablo Picasso.

Dr. McB**** Takes Over The Airwaves

Hello,

I was watching the show Nurse Jackie with a friend.
It stars Edie Falco.

At one point a cranky doctor came on the series.
The friend said, "there is Dr. Mc B****"

Also this was a reference to Grey's Anatomy.
A little while later, the doctor was on the phone and said the word B****
So I said, Dr. McB**** just said the word B****.
I don't know why it was funny. It just was.


Also, can you be a nationally certified resume writer? If so, do you take intense classes on resume writing?

Goodbye,

Alice
("north dallas homegirl", affectionately)

This Is A True Photo From 7-11. And, "We're Not Paramedics, We're EMS." Huh?

Hi mateys,

Witness this photo I took in the window of an area 7-11.

This is not a very good deal.
It does not indicate on the poster how much the coffee drink is. If the coffee drink is $10, the 50 cents off is not a Sweet Deal.
I am a fan of good deals, but this is just a silly poster.

Next.
I was at Brookhaven College. I was trying to locate someone to ask about their paramedic program. I encountered two students. One was male. I asked them where there was an office where I could get some info.
(I did get to find an office--but first...)
The male student said, "We're not paramedics, we're EMS." EMS as in Emergency Medical Services? Huh?
Lovely.
Just Lovely.

Goodbye.
TGIF ?

Alice

north dallas homegirl

Now, Even More Accessible.

I heard the song Freak Me Baby, by Silk the other day. (This link is only the song, set to a picture of Silk. Not as exciting as the real video, but I could not find the video). It is eerie to hear a song you have not heard in 15 years. If you are freakin' dying to hear Silk, check out 105.7 FM.

I am a huge fan of Regina Spektor. At the risk of sounding like a boring fan, I can't wait to hear her new album.
The End.

DALLAS Haunts You. So Does Jesse Metcalfe. And, Personal Space. Check Into It.

Dear all,

Here is a possible fun sequence:
You turn on the television at 7:59 tonight. You turn to TNT.
By Golly, it's Jesse Metcalfe and he's spouting phrases about oil.
Here is poster for the series.

Welcome to DALLAS. See a video at the link.

The main components I remember from the original DALLAS series are: big hair, glamorous people, and it was something I wasn't "supposed" to watch.
The new show has big bangs to fill and--in my opinion--high-as-Reunion-Tower expectations. I doubt it will live up.

Oh, also, I heard a voice on 102.9 FM today--her name was Tara-- discussing how the "oil scene" is "Very hot. Very hot." I hope they didn't use the same oil we put in our cars.

Music "brief": The Stone Roses, a group I have mentioned in the past, did not play an encore performance that was requested recently in Amsterdam.

New topic. A while back I blogged about this: I again was having the experience today of people being too closey-closey.
If it happens when I am in the grocery store, I plan to have a good phrase handy, such as,

"Personal Space. Check Into It."

The End.
Alice
north dallas homegirl

Step 1. Go to dating website. Step 2. See Happy People With Kindred Eyes And Perfect Lighting. 3. Amazingly find perfect dates.
After discussing dating websites with someone, I realized many are too funny to not mention.

Check out these cool shoes, which I noticed on the Richland College campus. A guy named Six was wearing the shoes. While I was taking the picture, one of his friends commented, "he is really happy right now."

Update To What's Hot, What's Not, and "I Challenge The Queen."

Dear all,

After further contemplation I have decided to add an addendum to the What's Hot and What's Not list:
What's Hot: Science and being a science geek in any way
Kimbra
Free ice cream anywhere, including at Jason's Deli
Not giving up
Reading an actual book
Dave Eggers
Small towns, if there is a reason for you to go there
Google Maps


What's Not: Hummers
Tank Tops With An Unmatching Bra
Looking like you tried too hard when you dressed up
The freezer
Having too many Pick-up trucks in Dallas (Includes any make or model)

My mom and I and one other person were having a discussion about how Queen Elizabeth, who is celebrating 60 years as queen, supposedly rides her horse 3 times a week. Then my mom said, "I challenge the queen to run a marathon."

What'll it be, queenie?

Have a Monday,
Alice
north dallas homegirl

The other day I posted about a t-shirt that states, "Strong is the New Skinny." The site that I mentioned in my last post is not the only place to buy the shirt.
To see Strong Is The New Skinny on facebook, click on the link. The End...

Trying To Avoid College-y Conversations. And What's Hot, What's Not

Hello all,

In my class I just started recently:
Most people are college-aged, some from different universities. During a period of down-time, everyone started chatting, some were discussing what schools they are from, some were talking about summer plans, and also other things. I am much older than these folk.
It is very interesting that college-age people have their own mannerisms, their own selection of topics to be united about, their own almost everything. I just think this is important to note!
Summing it up, I sometimes try to stay out of these conversations. If I discuss my life history with someone who is currently in college, I try to keep it very general, so as not to have an awkward conversation or maybe so I don't have to reveal that I'm not in college for the first time. Yes ... ease and simplicity works.

I have an amazing ability to blend in and appear 25, which has served me well.
I do have gray hair. It is usually not noticed, or ignored. (I had gray hair at 24, if you must know) I would be way more uncomfortable in the classes I am currently taking if I did not have this ability to blend.
I'm glad to be 35, but thinking I'm younger is not a crime.

In honor of a book I am reading by Dave Eggers, A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius, which includes a brief What's Hot/What's Not list, here is my completely spontaneous list of What's Hot, and What's Not

What's Hot: Going to the YMCA or gym at your college, apartment, or workplace
Coupons and lobbying for your consumer rights
This blog
Water at 212 F
Anderson Cooper, but not his daytime TV Show
Strong Is The New Skinny T-shirts


What's Not:
Complaining about your facebook app when you are on a plane (I have heard this).
Other blogs
Fitness Clubs
Carly Rae Jepsen
Sweatpants, almost any time unless you are a mom

No music news.

The End.
Alice
north dallas homegirl

Musings From 30,000 Feet. And, Pizza Patron No Me Agrado

(Translation: Pizza Patron No Me Agrado means I Did Not Like Pizza Patron)

Hello,

While on a recent flight, I had a flight attendant named Jerry. (The best photo I could take).

During a morning flight, Jerry was lighthearted and jovial. He informed us that we were going to get "ham, eggs, and bacon," and then said, "Not really!"
I applauded his effort to mix it up and to make the flight more "fun."
But, simultaneously it was disturbing.

The ham and eggs joke was more acceptable than telling us what to do "should our flight turn into a cruise."

Near Montfort and Alpha Roads in Dallas, there is a mini grocery store called Mundo Latino. Their number is (972) 392-2145, if you need any groceries.

It caters mostly to Latinos (it has almost all Latino products), however, I talked to someone who is most likely the owner or operator, and he is from Pakistan.
I heard him speaking Spanish to some customers, and then when I asked him about it, he said, "I used to know more."
The whole Mundo Latino experience was quite interesting.


Music "News": I heard Beyonce's To The Left. Well, it is actually called Irreplaceable. A little silly, but I can't help singing along. I do not know why.

Have A Great Night, & The End,

Alice
north dallas homegirl

Here is a picture from Pizza Patron. (It is near Montfort and Alpha Roads, in Dallas). The line is extending halfway around the store because today, if you ordered in Spanish, you got a free pizza.

This is fine if you do not have to wait an hour and a half. That is what we calculated our wait would be. So we went to Pizza Hut instead.

Siri, Help Me! She Is Speaking Japanese. What Do I Do? And, Wocka Flocka Flame

Hello all,

I am not a big fan of Siri.

This is the talking feature on the iPhone 4s. Supposedly, it is an extra helpful device.
When you need to do something or find something out, you can just ask Siri (you can ask it to text or call someone...). I have not found it very helpful and have decided to not use it very much.

Today my mom asked me to ask Siri something ... it was to ask about a song; it was something that was not completely necessary. I said, "I hate Siri. It is not a good feature."
I guess she got the picture.

Also, the Siri voice on my phone is programmed to Japanese.
I am hoping I can get some actual benefit, and learn Japanese.

Music News: There is a rapper called Wocka Flocka Flame. I noticed it when I was reading the birthdays column the other day. Apparently Wocka celebrates on May 31.

Good evening. As you noticed I have deleted anything about the blogathon from the description of my blog. That is because the blogathon is over for me--it ended May 31. However, keep checking in (you can do this daily if you wish) as you don't want to miss anything.
Have a great night,

Alice
north dallas homegirl