Sunday, April 3, 2011

J-Lo: Why Are You Still Haunting Us

I think that J Lo has a new song out.
I know this because the other day I was driving and I heard something disturbing: a new song, very dance-y, with vocals that sounded frighteningly like the "Selena" star's.
(Ok.
I did like J Lo in 1999 but that's another story!!)
The song's refrain was urging those listening to "Get On The Floor."
As enchanting and tempting as this sounds, I will not be "getting on the floor" anytime soon.
Despite this new semi-hit, which I hope is not really a hit, I am all J Lo-ed out.
The word I shall leave you with is: Overrated.

GENTLE READERS: there will be no further posting from me tonight, since Chemistry is holding me hostage.

Yours Truly,

alice
(ndh)
and

b.b.b.

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Gentle Readers, If You Need Coffee, Just Bring Your Own.

I saw a guy in a study area at Richland College in Dallas, TX.

As I concentrated voraciously on my photocopied chemistry worksheet, he poured himself a cup of coffee.

Even though he was not in a general eating area, he just brought a huge coffee pot with him and poured himself a tasty beverage. Although I did not see an electrical cord, I know he must have plugged it in somehow.

Gentle readers, I have never seen someone pour their own coffee from a coffee pot they brought from home. I was stunned, but also happy to have a story to tell.

He asked me to watch his stuff a bit later on...this gave me the opportunity to secretly gather the highly classified information neccessary for this blog. When he came back, I asked him if he does this on a regular basis (he was maybe in his mid 20's, with a white dressy shirt--too dressy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
and jeans).

He said yes, and also said nonchalantly, "sometimes I make tea, and sometime I make coffee."
Later on, maybe I will post a picture that I sneakily took.


In the changer: Julian Casablancas' latest CD. Leave a comment about what's in your CD changer. Or, if you prefer, what's on your playlist. Or, what 8-tracks you are listening to. The first person to leave a comment wins: a mix tape of MY choice... but you have to give me your address. Sorry, not a stellar prize but what did you expect from a startup blog??????????????????????????????????????????????????????

Your favorite obssessive blogger,

Alice

Saturday, March 26, 2011

I saw a 9-year=old girl with a t-shirt that said, "Don't Be Jealous..."

She was chatty.

It was a funny shirt.

But I was wondering, and thinking, what, in her mind, was there to be jealous of???????????????????????????????????????????????



Goodbye and Good Saturday,

Alice

or blogging brunette, and sometimes bombshell

Monday, March 21, 2011

Weren't YOU Wondering?

Weren't you wondering if I was going to do a post on GOSSIP in the bathroom?

Well it's coming soon.

The Juanes concert (Colombian Spicy boy ) is on Saturday in Dallas... Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (exclamation mark overload).
I cannot not display my excitement.

Be sure to check out the important news feed on this blog...

yours truly,

Alice

(Or, to all:
devoted readers, n.d.h.)

Sunday, March 13, 2011

"Need A Job Please" and What Does Taco Bueno Mean?

Readers,
A telling tale of sadness and despair:
I was driving by the Tom Thumb shopping center at Preston and Forest, in Dallas today. I stopped to talk to a man holding a sign which said, "Need a Job Please." (At first I thought, "that's a good idea!" Sooner or later, someone has to say yes).
The compelling factor that made me stop was that the man looked kind of desperate, and I needed to find out more about his story.
Details: The man was in his early 50s or older. He was a little scruffy looking but not extremely messy. He had white hair and light-colored eyes.
When I asked if I could take his picture, he said, "no, I'm too ugly!"
When I talked to him, he said his name was Lynn. He said he has been out of work for 14 months. His reason for standing out there with the sign? "I was hoping somebody would give me something." He seemed sad and weary.
Not many people seemed to be slowing down to read his sign, or showing any kind of vague interest in him. That saddened me.

Many times I would just blow off an occurrence like this. But for whatever reason, I'm going to remember the man for a while. I am also looking for a job, but that is not the only reason I felt disturbed.
There are too many stories like this lately. What used to be sadness for the jobs state in our society has turned to frustration and: me grappling for answers. Grapple, grapple, grapple.... that's the sound of me grappling for answers.

a new item:
At the mysterious unnamed place where I volunteer, a man (He is not Hispanic. He is maybe in his 40s) was trying to say "your welcome" in Spanish. Using his best humor, he instead said, "Taco Bueno." I witnessed the whole thing. I have heard this before, and it was only funny the first time. For 2 seconds.
"Taco Bueno," when translated, literally means, "Good Taco." Or it can mean, "O.k. taco." I will take even more liberty and say that it sounds like, "My taco was o.k."
So, for anyone who was planning to use this phrase to say, "your welcome," I would like for you to know, you will be walking around saying, "My taco was o.k." If that is o.k. with you, then go ahead. Just a little advice from n.d.h.

Keep listening to Coldplay,
bye,
Alice

Saturday, March 5, 2011

Just To Remind You

Just To Remind You:

I will do an unspecified yet riveting post soon...

Until then, I wish you the best being able to cope without reading my blog, which is a SPECIAL LIMITED EDITION blog and BURSTING WITH FUN.

Also, a new photo is coming soon.

I am picturing you barely able to contain your excitement!

The Colombian singer Juanes will be in Dallas March 26. Now I am picturing you jumping for joy and calling Ticketmaster.

Bye,
Alice

Monday, February 28, 2011

"we roast nuts daily"

To y'all idiosyncratic readers ( I am eating beef jerky while I say y'all ):

The other day I passed a place in Fort Worth. The marquee sign on the outside made me do a double take, which was not easy. The sign for the nut company said, "We Roast Nuts Daily, 8:30 to 5:00."

The location of said marquee is Vending Nut Company. I was thinking, why are they so proud that they roast nuts daily? What is the purpose? In case a whole family wants to go watch them roast nuts?
Anyway in case you need a fun excursion the number is: (817) 737-3071.


To all who have been waiting eagerly with baited breath: The Strokes will release a new album March 21. The new collection is called Angles. Here is a link to a story that talks about their new album. It is from the Addict Music site. I thought it was from The Guardian, but either way it is a link you would not otherwise have, thanks to n.d.h. : The Strokes. YOUR WELCOME.

feel sad that borders is closing nearby. :(

happy monday,
Alice

blogging brunette bombshell

Saturday, February 26, 2011

Hi Y'all... I Am Sick of the word Y'ALL

Hi Y'ALL:


I am so sick of the word y'all... probably because I have spent too much time in Fort Worth, TX.

Aside from the fact that it doesn't really mean anything, it is an easy way out when one does not want to say "you all."

I will do a post soon.

Be prepared for a titillating story.

Do something to help the homeless. That is my suggestion to all gentle readers. If you are not gentle, go and help a pit bull. That was a joke, Lovely Readers.

Alice
(ndh, and fan of Hints From Heloise)