Tag Archives: Life in Dallas

Round-up of Weekend Road Trip

I took a road trip with friends last weekend to San Antonio and Austin, where I experienced the Alamo, nightlife on Sixth Street, and the equivalent of a giant Mexican McDonald’s. During our first night in San Antonio we went to Chachuo’s and Chalucci’s, a huge Mexican restaurant that’s open 24 hours a day. TheContinue reading “Round-up of Weekend Road Trip”

Waking up for a Morning Run

Waking up is hard to do. It’s even harder when you’re not a morning person and you know you have to go for a run right after the alarm rings. 7:56 a.m. Four more minutes. 8 a.m. Snooze. 8:09 a.m. I pull back the curtain, hoping it’s raining outside so I’ll have an excuse notContinue reading “Waking up for a Morning Run”

Star-Struck in Dallas, Just Not By the Right Kind of Stars

I keep seeing stars. They’re everywhere in Dallas — on flags, ceilings, floors, doorknobs and door hinges. But good luck finding one in the sky. Now, I’m sure Dallas does have stars, but I didn’t see any tonight. While sitting on the stairs outside the house I’m staying in, I looked up and saw aContinue reading “Star-Struck in Dallas, Just Not By the Right Kind of Stars”

Day Trip to the Latino Cultural Center

I’ve always been fascinated by the Hispanic culture. It all started when at age 14 I got a job working at Market Basket, a grocery store in Framingham, Mass., that attracts predominantly Spanish-speaking customers and employees. My fascination grew in college when I majored in Spanish and then went on to study in Sevilla forContinue reading “Day Trip to the Latino Cultural Center”

Chilling with Ice Cube

Ice Cube was on fire Monday night at Myst, where he showed up shortly before midnight to promote his upcoming album, “Raw Footage,” set to be released Aug. 19. My friend, who works for Quick, a Dallas Morning News publication, invited me and two other girls to join her for the event. As someone whoContinue reading “Chilling with Ice Cube”

Stepping Outside My Comfort Zone in Texas

I’ll be the first to admit I’m not real adventurous when it comes to trying new foods. But since moving to Dallas, I’ve tried being more open to change. It helps that I live with one of The Dallas Morning News‘ Taste editors. She introduced me to tamales, dim sum and jellyfish this weekend. (TheContinue reading “Stepping Outside My Comfort Zone in Texas”

Young, but Not That Young!

So today while on my first assignment I was mistaken for a high school student. I know I look relatively young, but I don’t look that young. I’m 23! The woman I was talking to felt bad when I told her I was a reporter because she said she had thought I was a highContinue reading “Young, but Not That Young!”

Colorful Cubicles? Yes, Please

I have to get used to working in a cubicle again. I’ve never had an actual office, but at Poynter my work area was right near the entranceway to Poynter Online, so people often stopped and waved, or leaned over the partition near my desk to talk to me. In high school, when I internedContinue reading “Colorful Cubicles? Yes, Please”

First Day Exploring a New City

Today I explored downtown Dallas with my dad and got to see the arts district and Deep Ellum. I thought Deep Ellum would be more lively, but it may have just seemed quieter than I expected because we were there so early in the morning. We ate at a little bakery in the West EndContinue reading “First Day Exploring a New City”