On my drive from the hotel to the interview, I pass a
visibly contrasting difference in socioeconomic status among the Dallas
residents. In some neighborhoods, I pass parks, gun ranges, schools- things
that let me know the local economy is thriving J
In other neighborhoods, I pass lots full of possibly vacant trailers, run-down
fast food joints, and bars on windows. I also notice a diverse array of racial
and ethnic backgrounds. Dallas is starting to intrigue me a bit. Plus, that
burrito last night was really good, and burrito quality will be an important
part of my decision-making process when it comes time to rank these places.
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| Dallas skyline from a distance |
The 8-hour interview in Dallas goes really well. What is
with these Southern sites?!?! I swear the people are trying to lure to the
Bible Belt, and they are succeeding. Southern hospitality is real, I will say
that. I appreciate the chivalry (and the gas prices- $1.7!) that exists in this
part of the country. I also recognize that if I looked different, I might not
be received so openly.
I make it to the airport just in time to hop a plane back to
LA, and arrive around 7pm. Kristen and her fiancé Mark are awake this time, and
welcome me with warm brownies and a glass of red wine. I really do have amazing
friends. We catch up on life (I haven’t seen Kristen in several years, and have
never met Mark), and it feels amazing to sit on a couch with my feet up and
visit with old friends. If there is one positive thing about this wild process,
it’s been getting to visit and catch up with old friends all over the country.
I’m sure there are more positive aspects, but I’m too tired to think of them
all at that moment- and I’m too busy enjoying the brownie.
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