Sunday, January 6, 2013

Moving My Address Book Into The Modern Age

I rifled through my address book.
I have a bunch of little pieces of paper, some of which have peoples' numbers from 14 years ago. (The address book itself is from 14 years ago). I am slightly glad that I can hold on to a little piece of paper for so long.
But, I have decided I need to move this address book into the modern age. I'm going to have to start some kind of file with all of the addresses and numbers that I want. I know, there are Contacts on my phone, but a separate file would still be good.

I've been told my transitions are non-existent.
That's because, if you read north dallas homegirl, you've got to expect surprises!

The End!
Best wishes,

Alice
Thank you for reading this blog, started by an eager girl in 2007.

Saturday, January 5, 2013

Megabus, Sugar Land For All You Sugar Mammas, And LEOGUN Is Not Going Away.

I took the Megabus and except for being dropped off in a parking lot, and someone vomiting in the bathroom, it was an ok trip. Megabus is just getting started here in Dallas.

Here are some pictures of Sugar Land, TX.
The best place in the world to see an old sugar factory.
An overview of Sugar Land.

Notice the master-planned nature of the community.

People in Sugar Land go to The Flying Saucer to eat their sugar.

Moving on to music:
The artist LEOGUN appeared at the Big D new year's eve celebration.
I saw them on tv. I don't know too much about them, but I kept trying to remember their name that night so I could look them up. I thought it was just one guy.
However, it is a group.
They are from London. I thought they were from Dallas. But they are still great!

The End.
Hope you are enjoying post-New Year's bliss.

Alice
North Dallas Homegirl

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Why I'm A Hating A** B**** And Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys

Hello
These people

were loud--very loud--and annoying at a restaurant recently. Disclaimer: it is not the best picture, but, I took it from a few feet away.

It's one thing to chat at a restaurant. It's another thing, when you are disturbing the whole entire restaurant.

When I asked them to quiet down, one of them called me a Hating A** B****. I guess that's my New Year's Resolution, to hate everyone, and hate ON everyone.

Here is a link to my favorite blog of 2012. This blog is about, mainly, Beastie Boy Adam Yauch dying of cancer.

Forget all the Year In Review stuff.

Your New Year's Resolution(s)?
They should be: stick to your goals.
Don't follow the crowd, follow what you want to do.

Thank you for reading. Have a happy new year!!!!
Alice
(NDH)

Here is a picture.
I took it on Christmas eve in the grocery store. It is just a lonely little reindeer. Does anyone want some Bud Light?



Saturday, December 29, 2012

Having A Strategy Is So Important. Where's Waldo Girl and Photo Of White Rock Lake

Hi there
My mom always has a strategy when she goes to the grocery store. She knows what she wants. If we go together, most of the time she is at the checkout when I am not.
I have to search for her frantically, after having grabbed a last-minute item.

(I have noticed this about myself, below.)
While this is not always possible: It's important to have a strategy. While there definitely needs to be some work done on my part, I usually have a strategy. Sometimes I am super anal about trying to pick the person in a business or place--just by eyeing them-- that will help me the most. (Being able to do your job is not undervalued!!) I know that can be pretty selfish. Sometimes it works, sometimes it fails miserably.
I have a strategy at McDonald's and at target.

THE END.
Alice
north dallas homegirl
Thanks for reading, and Happy New Year!!!!

The picture was taken at the Dallas Marathon in 2012.
This girl's name is Alexandria. She said she likes Waldo a little bit. And she was very nice about letting me take her photo!

A cool picture. Taken recently at White Rock Lake. I saved it for a long time. I didn't know what to do with it.


Tuesday, December 25, 2012

A Brazilian Butt Lift Will Make You More "Attractive And Sensuous"

Hello all,
I was reading a magazine that came in the mail, when I read about the Brazilian Butt Lift. News to me!

The Brazilian Butt Lift is supposed to "fill the upper quadrant of your buttocks so that the butt appears lifted and perky."
The magazine also stated, "the resulting effect is that the woman appears more attractive and sensuous."
Huh?
I feel sorry for any woman who feels she needs to fill the upper quadrant of her buttocks in order to be more "attractive and sensuous."

I am sure that the Brazilian Butt Lift will NOT, in fact, turn you into a Brazilian Hottie.

The Brazilian Butt Lift is performed by Dr. Otto Huertas in Dallas.
If you are, in fact, interested, call his sexy phone at 972-279-9000.

Thank you for reading my tiny little blog.
And have a great 2013.
I can't get out of saying: merry christmas.

Alice
North Dallas Homegirl

An American flag taken recently, at the Dallas Jingle Bell Run. I don't know why I like this picture, but I do. The Hilton Anatole is in the background.






Saturday, December 22, 2012

The Traffic Outside Is Frightful, But Inside It's So Delightful, And Nightcap News: Finally, Something My Generation Can Stomach

No matter where I go, in Dallas,
the traffic is constantly:
sprawling, sniping, gnawing at me. Sometimes it is chiding me.
I tell myself to be more aggressive when there is heavy traffic. Then when I have jumped in front of someone or gunned the engine, I am glad. I tell myself, Good Job!
It is as if I'm saying, "Good Job. You were a real jerk out there!"

I watched the Nightcap News on the CW 33. The show calls itself "a different kind of news."
The show gets a thumbs up. Of course it is not hard-core news.
It contains small segments such as "WTF" and "You Really Need To Know..." which, sadly!, are perfect for my impatient, incessantly demanding generation.
If you want in-depth analysis or someone similar to Peter Jennings, go somewhere else. But if you want to laugh (most of the hosts are actually funny, without being too annoying), go to the nightcap news.

D Magazine recently posted a negative review of the Nightcap news on their blog, Front Burner.

Maybe reporter Jason Heid is mad because nobody reads D Magazine?

The End.

Alice
Simply, North Dallas Homegirl


I don't know why I am including the meme.







Monday, December 17, 2012

It's Okay To Eat Cheetos In The Car, And A Picture Of The Dallas Marathon

Hello all,

Glamour magazine used to have a segment called, "It's okay to..."
The magazine would validate women for various things.
I do not know if they still have it.
However, I checked recently, and it was not there.

So, in honor of Glamour, here is my own list of "It's okay to..."
It's okay...

To not super size your meal, or choose the larger size, at any fast food place.

To not send Christmas cards.
(However, it is a nice touch. I love Christmas cards, and am not decrying them).

To send a Merry Christmas text, instead of a Christmas card. But only if you know the person pretty well, and you know that they will not be offended at your two-second text.

To not wear makeup.

To do what you want, on new year's eve.

To be gravely annoyed at any Christmas music, in any store.

To eat Cheetos in the car. While driving.

Fashion note: I have seen a lot of boots lately.
Boots are great, except not when everyone wears them at once. I feel strongly about this.

New and SERIOUS topic:
I do not know what can be said about the school shootings in Connecticut.
The link will take you to a story from the Hartford Courant. It talks about some of the victims.

I do think that two things are important: if you are concerned about this event, you should find out as much as you can about it on your own. It's better to be informed and educated, than not to be so. There has been a flurry of reporting, and some reporters and news shows seem to have gotten off track.
My suggestion regarding this matter is: do your best to find out what you want to know, on your own.

And, despite the fact that so many people--including children--lost their lives, everyone involved, including parents and close relatives of the children, needs to move on with their lives as quickly as possible. That is how they will best honor the victims.

Stay Christmas-y,
Alice
north dallas homegirl

Before the start of the Dallas Marathon 2012.
Bright and early

The End.



Monday, December 10, 2012

"The Cream Shirt Is A Great Choice, And Thank Goodness You Bought A Paleta De Tamarindo!"

Hello all,


I know this is not a very good picture. It is the best I could do.

The girl in the picture was speaking loudly on her speakerphone. The incident took place in an airport lounge, where I was, recently.
Yes, I understand if you need to talk on the phone, but not on speakerphone in a public place. She was asked to turn it down, and she did so, but did not say anything.
Since she was discussing her clothing choices, and a popsicle that she bought for someone (a paleta), I wanted to turn around and say: "I think the cream shirt is a great choice, and thank goodness you bought a paleta de tamarindo."
Just to try and shut her up.

A picture I took recently in Dallas. Considering I took it from my car, I'm surprised it turned out so well.

Fancy a ride?

The End.

stay devoted,
Alice

Or, North Dallas Homegirl