Crazy Fun At Speed Zone

Sorry it's taking so long to get a new blog, life's been insane. Today's Topic is Speed Zone in Dallas. One of you (thanks!) mentioned that it's a fun place to take a date, especially if you're both adrenaline junkies. They have all kinds of specials and deals going on, so many that I can't fit them all in one blog. So, to help you guys out, I'm adding in the link to their website so you guys can check out all the extra goodies: www.speedzone.com.

Now, in case you have no clue where there are, let me help: There's only one in Texas! And it's fairly close too, it's in Dallas.

Location:
11130 Malibu Drive
Dallas, TX 75229
Phone: (972) 247-RACE x7126
Fax: (972) 247-1581

Hours:
Sunday: 11a.m.-11p.m.
Mon-Thurs: 10a.m-11p.m.
Fri./Sat.: 10a.m.-2a.m.

Freaking Fabulous Deals:

• Fifteen Dollar Tuesdays! It seems like everyone has Tuesday discounts. Speed Zone is no different. All day Tuesdays, for $15, you get a wristband that lets you play unlimited video games & mini golf that you want. (not including redemption games). For $10 more, you get unlimited racing on Thunder Road. Throw in another $20 and you get unlimited racing on the Slick Track, Turbo Track, AND Fireball Coaster. If you need a fun place to take a date without totally breaking the bank, this is a good choice.
• After Dark Special! From 6-close every Sunday through Thursday, for $34.95, you get UNLIMITED racing! (Excludes Top Eliminator). And here's an extra perk- group pricing is available with advance reservations. So if you want to go with a mob of friends, call ahead of time!
• Special Date: Tuesday(yes again), August 25th, the Radio Disney band Push Play will be performing a very special acoustic show starting at 8p.m.. They will be signing autographs afterward. Get there early to enjoy the park, win prizes, and of course, to hear the great new band!
• For Regular Visitors: Get a season pass! The basic pass is $80 a person. The premium is $100. There's a whole page of details on their website if you want more info.

So as you can see, they have oodles of deals. If you have questions, their phone number is on the top part of this blog. As always, enjoy, and happy racing!

Target Zoofari Week

Okay, let's face it, Texas is a fiery abyss of heat. We spend most of our summers submerged in pools or praying for rain. Not counting this past week, rain isn't very likely, and unless you like looking like a wrinkled prune 24/7, you have to get out of the pool eventually! Sooo, what to do, what to do?

Get your butt to the Dallas Zoo! Now, unless you're in the mood for a heat stroke, I'd recommend going in the morning when it's cooler. Also, you should wear cool clothes, as in short sleeves and thinner materials so you can feel the breeze. I don't care if it's "dorky," wear sunscreen and a freaking hat! Looking like a boiled lobster is not sexy. Plus, they sell those awesome little fans that blast you with water so you don't keel over. Yay!

There's all kinds of attractions, as well as zillions of animals to go see. It's a fun place to take a date(bring extra cash though), or to go hang out with friends. It's summer time, have fun! Bring your cameras, there's all sorts of things to take pictures of, plus if I remember correctly, they have a petting zoo! It's fun! The zoo is also open everyday from 9-5, so you have plenty of time to browse.

Regular Prices:

• Adults(12-64): $10.00
• Children(3-11): $7.00
• Seniors(65+): $7.00
• free for kids under 2 & members of the Dallas Zoological Society

Extra Special Deals this week:

• From now through August 9th, thanks to Target, you can get in for half price! It's $5 for adults and only $3.50 for kids and seniors!
• There's also cheaper snacks in some parts of the zoo, but that part is while supplies last.

Parking:

• Parking is $5, but there's a cheaper way to go. Take the Dart Train! The Zoo is along the red line, but there is a midpoint where the blue and red line meet, so you can get there from just about anywhere.
• Here's the perk: you get an extra dollar off your admission if you show your dart ticket!

Regular deals:

• Every Monday and Tuesday, if you show your Dart pass, you get $3 off admission!

Go While you still can!


(These pictures are actually from my trip to the San Diego zoo but it's close enough)

For All The Women That Need A Clue

Hello readers! I hope you guys are having a great weekend. As promised, I have the second part to my blog: relationship advice for the clueless. Because let's face it, at some point or another, you're going to feel like it's impossible to understand the opposite sex.

I have spent the last few weeks trying to get feedback from you guys: what you like and dislike about your significant other, as well as date stories, good and bad. Thanks to all of you for the feedback!

Anyways, Based on all the feedback, I made some helpful "tips" for women and men. A couple days ago, a posted the list for men, today, you get the list for women. Hope this helps. :)


10 Guidelines women should follow:

1. Men like compliments too! If you like their shirt, tell them! Everyone needs their ego pumped every now and then, not just us. Just don't choose the weird stuff. I am the worst possible compliment giver ever-I once told a guy he looked like a horse. I meant that his teeth were big & awesome, but it sounded horrible. I fail. (sorry Hayden lol)

2. Men have embarrassing moments too. If you end up with a drink in your lap by mistake, don't scream for 20 minutes about your new pants, just attempt to laugh it off...and maybe borrow his jacket to tie around your waist, so you don't look like you had an accident. It's not like he spilled it on purpose!
   

3. DO say if something is bothering you. I DON'T mean nag your boyfriend for an hour about his superman bedsheets. But if you have an actual problem, speak up. Some things need to be said. If you hold back, you might end up resenting him later, or blowing up over something trivial. It took many failed relationships for me to realize that honesty is the best policy. If he dumps you over something like that, chances are you can do better anyway.

4. Be sneaky, but in a good way. Leave little surprises for him every so often. Be creative, little notes, a flower, or something silly that has to do with an inside joke. It's a sweet thing to do, plus most men actually do appreciate those kinds of things.
   

5. Control the crazy! Okay, not all woman are mentally deranged, but let's face it, we do have our moments that will send men running for the hills. Or maybe Mars... So next time you're freaking out, or wanting to chunk a shoe at his head, hang off on that. Stop for a moment to look at things from his point of view. Take ten minutes to calm down. If things still seem funky, then by all means, proceed with the shoe throwing. I'm kidding, don't throw things at your man, it's just not nice. But do think before you act.
   

6. Don't settle for any less than you deserve. It's okay to have standards. Not only is it okay, you should have them! No man is perfect, and you shouldn't expect him to be, but that doesn't mean you should settle for every man that comes your way. Make a list of the qualities that you want. If he comes close, great, if not, maybe think twice before diving in head first. Know what you want BEFORE you get in a relationship!

7. Don't just be a pampered princess. Yes, your man should pay for things such as dates most of the time, but you should chip in every so often too. Don't take for granted all the nice things he does for you. And by all means, do nice things for him too. And for goodness sakes ladies, your man is NOT your own personal bank, please don't treat him like one.

8. Don't bash your body. Yes, we're all guilty of it, myself included. So maybe you have a flat chest, maybe you tower over men, maybe you have hips the size of Texas(yours truly), or maybe you feel like you'll be happy if you can just lose those last five pounds. No one is perfect, and if you can't learn to accept & love yourself the way you are, you can't expect anyone else to. Instead of focusing on what you don't like, think about what you do. Confidence is sexy. You are beautiful, accept it, and work yo'self!

9. Bust up like Martha Stewart. Minus the jail time. What I mean is, cook for your man. Please don't burn the house down. It's just something special you can do that most men will appreciate. If you're not sure how to make a meal, enlist some help, google, your mom, or maybe that friend of yours that always makes the awesome cookies. If you're not big on cooking, fine. But find something special to do for your man that no one else does.
   

10. At some point, a guy is going to stomp your heart to smithereens. It's going to feel like your world has come to a screeching halt, and like nothing will ever be good again. But it WILL. When someone you fell in love with or were falling in love with for the first time decides that things aren't working, it sucks. Believe me, it really does. But I promise you, you are beautiful, and you are definitely worth the effort it takes to make a relationship work. Don't ever let anyone take that from you.

That's all for today. Coming soon, there will be all kinds of date ideas on here, as well as fun things to do with your friends. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!



On A side Note: I know we have had some crazy weather lately. If you have any kitties, try to keep them inside during storms. It's hard for people to see cats in the road during the rain. We lost ours(Muffy) 2 days ago because of it. :( Keep your pets inside if you can.

For All The Men That Need A Clue

Hello my lovely readers! Guess what? My birthday is today! (July 30th) Yay! Although I'm kind of sad that I won't be a teenager anymore, I feel a bit like a grown up. :P

Anyways, for the next couple of weeks, the topic of my blogs with be relationships. For those of you who are single, whether you like or hate it, don't worry. There's stuff for everyone. For today, there's somewhat comedic tips for men. Next, tips for women. Because let's face it, sometimes the opposite sex is freaking confusing.

After that, I will be posting oodles and oodles of date ideas that can double as hang out ideas with friends. I would love to get feedback from you guys; you can contact me on www.myspace.com/thedailykricket. Enjoy!


Things every man should know:

1. Unless you always do, your girlfriend is not going to kill you for canceling on her. Crap happens. But dude, have the decency to let her know BEFORE she wastes an hour shaving her legs and whatnot. And actually let her know if you can't make it, even if it's just a small activity.

2. There's a line with P.D.A.. It also depends on the girl. Just because your last girlfriend liked to make out in public, doesn't mean your current girlfriend wants a tongue bath. But it shouldn't kill you to give her a quick kiss goodbye either. She's your girlfriend, not your sister!

3. Calling and texting her every so often, dude you'd better! We're female, we want to know what's going on in your life. You have to be able to communicate if you want your relationship to last. Calling and texting every ten minutes? Chill out! It's not that crucial. If she's hanging out with her friends ten minutes ago, chances are she's still with them.
   

4. Take turns. She shouldn't always be forced to make the plans, and neither should you. If she came to your house last time, next time go to hers. That way nobody ends up feeling like they're the only one putting in the effort. Plus, it's nice to have a change in plans every so often.

5. Soap is sexy. Smelling your stank from the next room is NOT. I know most guys grow out of that stage by the time they graduate, but in case you haven't, please shower. If you need help, your girlfriend might join you :)

6. If you're going to cheat, have the decency to dump your girlfriend first. Seriously. Yea, getting dumped hurts. But it hurts a lot worse to find out the man you fell in love with is nothing but a lying skeeze. A lot of times in relationships, if there is an issue, people start looking for "greener pastures," instead of solving their problems. Please take the time to talk things out, it's worth it.
   

7. Chicks have bodily functions too. Don't run away screaming. Chances are, she's considerably more mortified than you will ever be. And yes, it's okay to pretend you didn't hear it. :P
   

8. Chivalry is NOT dead. Open doors for women, whether they're your girlfriend or your grandma. Seriously, it's just polite. And you totally score brownie points with your girlfriend when you help little old ladies cross the street. The small things in relationships are the ones that matter. And those things are what your girlfriend is going to remember and appreciate you for.

9. Take your woman on a date at least once a month. The pre-declared kind where you pay and where you pick her up. Take her somewhere nice and make her feel special. You don't have to empty out your wallet, but do put some thought into it. Seriously, women appreciate it when their man makes an effort. I know I did.

10. Enough with the hot and cold! Either you like her or you don't. If you just want to play the field, be upfront with your intentions. Don't play games. If you have a girlfriend, treat her well!!! Trust me, that works so much better in the long run.

11. Don't let yourself be belittled. Every so often, a man ends up with a woman who says demeaning things, either on accident or on purpose. You don't deserve that, no one does. Speak up. You deserve someone who makes you feel just as amazing as you are. Just remember, it goes both ways. You need to treat your girlfriend with respect too.It's not okay to put anyone down.
    

I hope you guys got some insight as well as a few giggles by reading that. There will be more to come!

Small Reminder: August 1st is the last day for firewheel's movies under the stars. for details, type in firewheel in the search bar at the top of the blog.

Insta-Cash Pawn Shop Dvd Sales!

Hello lovely people. I know, I know, I've had lots of posts about Dvd's lately. But this one is again, super awesome. There's only one Insta-Cash Pawn shop that's remotely close to any of us, and it's in Dallas. Don't drive forever to get there, but if you live nearby, I'd recommend checking it out.
You can get 11 Dvd's for only $20!!!
And as far as I know, the deal goes on forever. They have 3 or 4 big bays of Dvd's. I asked a lady who works there how long the deal lasts, and she said until they run out of them. (Yay!) Plus, a lot of the pawn shops I have been to have very crappy looking Dvd's, but most of the disks at Insta-Cash Pawn are in nearly perfect shape. If you have any issues with yours, you just have to bring them back to exchange that same day.

The Address:
1207 South Buckner Dallas, Tx 75217

The Phone Number:
(214)398-4112

Small reminder: Tomorrow, July 25, Firewheel Mall will be playing Iron Man in the park for free. Type in "firewheel" in the search bar at the top of the page, and it will pull up the blog with details.

Coming soon: I will have a series of blogs about what to do or not to do in relationships, plus date ideas that won't break the bank. If you're single, no problem, most of the date ideas can still work as hang out ideas with friends.