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Originally posted by KillarneyRose
Mr. KillarneyRose is considering a primo job opportunity in Dallas, TX.
The thing is, though, I'm just not sure if I would like it there. First off, I've heard it gets unimaginably hot in the summer and I don't know if I could handle that!
Second, I understand that the women there are overwhelmingly tall, blonde, beautiful and buxom and they don't leave the house without full makeup. I, on the other hand, am a cute (as opposed to beautiful) rather short brunette who spends most of my time in sweats, t shirt and baseball cap. So I'm worried I would stick out like a sore thumb!
The positive sides I can think of are I'm sure there's at least one DZ alumnae chapter in the area and I've heard that the Neiman's there is nothing short of amazing.
What else can you GC Texans tell me about Dallas? Thanks! 
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Having lived off and on in the Dallas area for the past ten years (not counting detours through Sacramento, CA, San Antonio, TX and Tulsa, OK
) it's actually not too bad living here in Dallas. There's a few things to see and do, but it ain't a touristy town like San Antonio. They do have a decent light rail system that goes through Dallas and connects with the Trinity Railway Express to Fort Worth. Booming growth in the northern suburbs (Plano, Allen, Frisco, McKinney, Murphy, Wylie, Richardson, Garland).
Tourist attractions worth seeing just once: Dealey Plaza (where JFK was assassinated) and the Sixth Floor (the sniper's perch), the State Fair of Texas in the fall (and watch OU beat the hell outta Texas!
), Southfork Ranch (you'll be disappointed it's not as big as you thought it was). West End (big downtown party spot).
Can't escape the heat and humidity of Texas in the summertime, but that's the reason why air conditioning was invented! (You think it's bad, try Houston!) Some years, the summers can be brutal; other years it can be mild. Weather's downright unpredictable sometimes, and be aware that March through May is prime time for severe storm and tornado season. Don't get much snow, but we do have the occasional ice storm to really screw things up in the wintertime. Be aware Dallas goes into siege mode whenever the least hint of snow is forecast...
Leave the big hair and the tons of makeup to the natives... you'll be accepted just the way you are. Believe me, I see that only at the clubs!
And yes, the flagship Needless Markup is here in Dallas. Other trendy shopping malls: Galleria and North Park malls, as well as the Shops at Willow Bend.
Oh... and you need to get used to screwy alcohol sales laws. Not as ridiculous as Utah, but certain areas of town are dry, some others are wet, and some have various restrictions of some form or other.
Any questions, please feel free to PM me!