Seymour isn't a very big town. No joke. It's probably about half the size of Johnson City. But, it has specific landmarks that have been there for forever. Well, my sister just texted me and told me that one of those places that have been there since I was younger is going out of business.... Big Mama's Karaoke Cafe'! :(
I remember when it opened. We thought it was so cool that Seymour got something so hip, I guess that's the right term. Haha. I didn't have the best taste in music back then. I would sing "Strawberry Wine" alllllll the time, and, of course, "Hit Me Baby One More Time." When I was younger like elementary school, that was the place to have your birthday party. I can't even remember all the parties I went to there. A ton of little kids singing Brittany Spears at the top of their lungs, can you even imagine?! Haha. I even had my first date there. AWKWARD! I don't even remember how I met the guy, but I met him at Karaoke for his little sister's birthday party. Word of advice, don't ever go on a first date at a birthday party.....so not fun. Needless to say, things didn't work out. Haha.
Anyway, it just makes me sad that something that I grew up going to is going out of business.
On another note, I do not think you realize how excited I am for Harry Potter Thursday night! I kinda want to dress up, which I'm sure there will be a ton of people all dressed up, but I've decided not to. I think that would humiliate my dad a little too much!
Wow. Can you believe I am all moved into my new apartment? Yeah me neither.
Yesterday was absolutely crazy and full of unexpected delays. We woke up around 7ish to load up my dad's truck. Well, the original plan was that we were going to take my dad's truck and my papaw's big van. Turns out my papaw's van was not working. We were freaking out. We had told Sarah not to worry we had plenty of room....that wasn't the case.. My car was full, my papaw's jeep was full, my dad's truck was full, Sarah's dad's car was full, her car was full and we still needed to somehow get her bed and shelf to the apartment. Yep. We were worried. Luckily, my papaw is a genius when it comes to packing, so we decided to tie my mattress on top of his jeep and put everything else including her mattress and bed stuff on the truck all tied up. Somehow it miraculously stayed on there all the way up here. Thank goodness. Well, we were about to leave when my dad looked at my tire and saw that metal was showing. There was no way I could drive it like that....really?! My dad hopped in my car and headed to the mechanic for new tire. After he got back, we were finally on our way. After about two hours carefully following the speed ticket since it's a holiday weekend, we made it. The apartment was LOCKED!!! The office ladies were supposed to leave the keys in the fridge for us to pick up. We were freaking out, yet again. We called the office, but it's the weekend so they were closed. We decided to walk around to the back to see if a window was loose or something. Thank goodness one was, so we popped out the window and Sarah climbed in! After that fiasco, we were fine. We were unpacking like crazy. But, we finally got everything unpacked and set up and said our goodbyes to our daddy's and my papaw. We were left alone....finally in the new place, our place. :) Sarah and I were soooo exhausted. We went to the grocery store, rented a movie, took our showers and just laid on the futon and watched a movie, relieved that everything was finally done and we were there thankfully!
Oh, we will not have internet or cable until Tuesday. Right now, we are Starbucks using the internet! Haha. I've decided you never really realize how much you miss something until you don't have it!
I've not been very good at this whole blogging thing this summer..... But, here is what's going on in the life of Stacie... Haha.
I move in a week! Can you believe that?! A WEEK! One thing I have learned about doing all this adult stuff is that it's STRESSFUL! For example, Sarah and I went to Johnson City yesterday to sign the lease. Well, since we were up there, we decided to go ahead and talk to the Power Broad to make sure they can turn on the lights. We were figuring maybe about 100 for a service charge... NOPE! 300 dollars! Seriously people? 300 to turn on the lights. Needless to say, we do not have the lights in our name yet. We have no idea how exactly we are going to fix it and be able to turn them on by Friday..... :/ It was just such a shock... I know that something will work out though. Everything else is. Like today I decided to go to some thrift stores and look around to get the last minute things....Lucky for me both Goodwills I went to were having a half off everything sale! I got a new sheet set and an office chair for 10 bucks! I was pumped. Then, my grandfather called me today and told me that he has a chest of drawers for me. My grandfather has been such a blessing to Sarah and I for furniture. He has basically gave us everything. I only had to buy an entertainment center. So, basically the lease is signed, the cable guy has been called, all the furniture basically bought, EXCEPT the lights!!! Ugh. It's so stressful! Luckily, we have some options.... Hopefully, they just work out...
So, you know when you watch VH1 and they always show you artist you need to know? Well, this is going to be one of those type dealios....
I just got back from a show at The Pilot Light. Originally, I went there to see Johnny Astro and the Big Bang which were amazing like always, but the band right after was Plainclothes Tracy. I absolutely love them. They are a mix between She & Him, The Civil Wars kinda, and some Norah Jones. Basically just GOOD stuff! They're a local band from Knoxville, but oh my goodness they were good. The music just makes you feel good. Something different, but so good at the same time! Check it out!
Other than working all the time, I've been doing absolutely nothing. Haha. I move into my new apartment in 2 and a half weeks. Crazy, right? I still have so much to get done, but I'm rather excited to be back in Johnson City!
Oh and I have been dealing with a bird issue. Every night right after midnight, there are a couple of birds right outside my window at my house. They only chirp after midnight, right when I want to go bed. My dad has bought a fake owl and everything, but nothing is working. Last night, I went outside with a broom and hit the tree a couple of times and threw some rocks up into it, it worked for like 2 minutes. A couple of minutes ago, I did the same thing. Hopefully, it works. If anyone has any suggestions, please let me know! They are sooooooo annoying!
Wow. It's been awhile, huh? Haha. Well, since summer started I've basically just been working. I just started last week at the Zaxby's on Cumberland in Knoxville. I work all the time. I mean, I'm not complaining. I most definitely need the money, but geeze..... I miss summer.
Other than working, I have started my internship at Knoxlife Church. I am doing everything, and anything. Haha. First thing, I cleaned out the kids closet. TALK ABOUT A JOB!!!! WOW!!! Second, they wanted me to organize said closet. It was an all day job for sure. Third, I had to search all kinds of festivals and upcoming events in Knoxville to find community outreach events. And, tomorrow I am putting lyrics into the computer for the service Sunday. So much stuff! But, I love it! I'm meeting so many people in the church!
So yeah. Summer is off to great, busy start! With working, interning, and relaxing it's been busy for sure. Next week is Blue Plum in good ol' Johnson City! I'm sooooo excited! Outdoor concerts that are free! I am so there!
Summer is the best time of the year. Not only because I'm out of school and have nothing to do, but because it's concert season! Like I've mentioned I LOVE LOVE LOVE concerts, especially free ones like Sundown in the City! For those of you that are not from Knoxville, Sundown is a free concert series in Market Square which is right in the middle of downtown. It's a good time to hang out with friends and listen to some good music. Anyways. I always know it's officially summer when I am able to go to a Sundown. Last night, I went with Rachel and we saw Better than Ezra. Not gonna lie, we basically had no idea who they were, but they were ok. The opening act was Johnny Astro and the Big Bang, I am a new fan! They were awesome! Check them out!
The best part of outdoor concerts is the atmosphere. There is always a lot of shall we say..... interesting people there. Last night for example, we're enjoying the show and there is a rather large, old man beside me who is swaying his arms back and forth almost smacking me in the face each time. A guy behind Rachel is screaming rather loudly every couple of seconds. A lady in front of us is dancing all over the place and literally hitting people on the head on accident. Everyone beside us is just dancing to the music and having a good time. So, it just puts you in a good mood and you feel like dancing too! Good times in my book.
Like I mentioned it's concert season, the most wonderful time of the year. I think I may have a concert planned every week! Oh, I love it! :D
Wow. This semester is over. (I still technically have a final tomorrow, but it's not really that important. Haha.) So many good memories this semester!
I am officially half way through my college career. WHAT?!?! I remember coming up here for orientation and preview, better yet high school graduation, and now I only have 5 semesters left?! Blows my mind completely.
On a side note, I can officially say that I am a nursing school student! Woohoo! I know it's going to be tough and I'm probably not going to have a life between school,work, and some other stuff. But, hey! It's going to be so worth it.
I will leave you with a song I'm pretty much obsessed with! Watch it! It'll make you happy!
