Posts about Apartment Life

Fall in Love with a Book

This February, fall in love all over again with a book and a warm drink. In today’s blog post, we’re sharing a few of our favorite books. Your Arrive on University apartment is the perfect place to relax and get lost in a great story filled with mystery, fantasy, adventure, and more. Grab a cup of your favorite drink, wrap up in a cozy blanket, and settle in for a relaxing evening in Dallas, Texas. Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult — “Jodi Picoult is never afraid to take on hot topics, and in Small Great Things, she tackles race and discrimination in a way that will grab hold of you and refuse to let you go. . . . This page-turner is perfect for book clubs.” — Popsugar Empty Mansions by Bill Dedman — “A compelling account of what happened to the Clark family and its fortune . . . a tremendous feat.” — St. Louis Post-Dispatch All The Missing Girls by Megan Miranda — “Are you paying attention? You'll need to be; this thriller will test your brain with its reverse chronological structure, and it's a page-turner to boot.” — ELLE The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell — “Gladwell, a New Yorker staff writer, offers an incisive and piquant theory of social dynamics that is bound to provoke a paradigm shift in our understanding of mass behavioral change. Defining such dramatic turnarounds as the abrupt drop in crime on New York’s subways, or the unexpected popularity of a novel, as epidemics, Gladwell searches for catalysts that precipitate the ‘tipping point,’ or critical mass, that generates those events.” — Booklist We think you’ll certainly love some of these books. If you are a member of a book club, these would be great choices to read, along with others. Be sure to recommend your favorites to your friends. Check back next time for another great post like this one.

13 Quotes for Inspiration

The new year is finally here. To celebrate, we hope you took the time to write down a few goals of things that you would like to achieve throughout 2018. If you haven’t written anything down, take a few minutes in your Arrive on University apartment to record a few goals that you’d like to achieve by the year’s end. We hope that these 13 quotes will help inspire you as you go about your days in Dallas, Texas as you strive to achieve your goals. Walt Disney “All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.” Cavett Robert “Character is the ability to carry out a good resolution long after the excitement of the moment has passed.” Kahlil Gibran “Yesterday is but today's memory, and tomorrow is today's dream.” George Weinberg “Hope never abandons you; you abandon it.” Kelly Martin “Remove 'shoulds' from your vocabulary this year. Start your journey of self-love now.” W.P. Kinsella “Success is getting what you want, happiness is wanting what you get.” Tony Robbins “Stay committed to your decisions, but stay flexible in your approach.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe “What is not started today is never finished tomorrow.” Pope John XXIII “Consult not your fears but your hopes and your dreams. Think not about your frustrations, but about your unfulfilled potential. Concern yourself not with what you tried and failed in, but with what it is still possible for you to do.” Vern McLellan “What the new year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the new year.” Melody Beattie “The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written. We can help write that story by setting goals.” George Addair “Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear.” Chinese Proverb “The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person who is doing it.” Which quote inspires you most of all? Share in the comments below. Thanks for reading.

Best Board Games for Holiday Gifts

Since it’s December, we thought it’d be a great idea to write about gifts. If you’re planning on giving gifts and aren’t sure about what those gifts should be, let us offer a timeless suggestion: board games. Board games make wonderful gifts. They last a really long time, offer hours of fun, and are great tools for bonding. Did you know that playing board games can also be healthy? Check out these health benefits of playing board games . Take some time to give a gift that will last for years to come. Scroll through our list and see if there’s a game you think a family member or friend would like to receive this holiday season. See something you like? Bring the fun back to your apartment at Arrive on University in Dallas, Texas. Century Spice Road (2 to 5 Players, 8 and up) “Discover the beauties of the spice trading road and its colorful markets with the amazing artwork by [internationally] renowned artist Fernanda Suárez.” Near and Far (2 to 4 Players, 13 and up) “Search for a lost city in a strange and wonderful world of ruins; manage and recruit adventurers, each with a unique identity; read from a book of stories, building an amazing and memorable tale each time you play!” Spyfall 2 “Spyfall is played over several rounds, and at the start of each round all players receive cards showing the same location — except that one player receives a card that says ‘Spy’ instead of the location. Players then start asking each other questions — ‘Why are you dressed so strangely?’ or ‘When was the last time we got a payday?’ or anything else you can come up with — trying to guess who among them is the spy. The spy doesn't know where he is, so he has to listen carefully. When it's his time to answer, he'd better create a good story!” This is a fun bluffing game for up to 12 players. Love Letter “Love Letter is a game of risk, deduction, and luck, for [2 to 4] players. Designed by Seiji Kanai, the game features incredibly simple rules that create dynamic and exciting player interactions. Players attempt to deliver their love letter into the Princess’s hands while keeping other players’ letters away. Powerful cards lead to early gains, but make you a target. Rely on weaker cards for too long and your letter may be tossed in the fire!” What’s your favorite board game? Share in the comments below. Thanks for reading!

Welcome to the Arrive on University Blog

Welcome to the Arrive on University Blog! Bringing apartment living tips, DIY projects, and information about Dallas to the blog page is what we do. We will be posting about local events, places to eat, and places to visit. You may also read blog posts about the area, its quirky bits, fun facts, and unique features. We also write about our apartment community, cooking, and every now and then we may throw in book and movie reviews. Basically, you’ll find a little bit of everything on our blog. Check back often to see what’s happening on the blog. To get things started, here’s a little bit about our apartment community. Arrive on University is a pet-friendly apartment community in Dallas, Texas located near Southern Methodist College and the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum. Our location also offers quick access to both I-30 and the 75. Enjoy the ultimate shopping experience at the Galleria Dallas, an enormous upscale shopping mall that is less than 7 miles away from Arrive on University. Also check out the many different local restaurants and dining options nearby. Our apartment community is welcoming and offers a wide range of complementary and convenient amenities to help you feel at home. Take a dip in our refreshing swimming pool, pump some iron at our fitness center, or get some work done in our cyber cafe with free wifi. We also offer several services like a free shuttle to SMU, package receiving, and online payment options, among many other services. Each of our one- and two-bedroom apartment homes include designer kitchens with granite countertops, faux hardwood floors, ceiling fans, and washer and dryer connections. Select apartments also include wood-burning fireplaces, private balconies/patios, garden tubs, and other luxurious in-apartment amenities. What do you like most about living at Arrive on University? Share your thoughts with us by leaving a comment on this post. Don’t forget to check back often to see what is new on our blog. Thanks for reading!