Being an adult is overrated..

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...

You ought to know...

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!

Working....working...and more working...

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!

Sundown: The Official Start of Summer!

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

It's over...

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!

WOW!

It's been almost a week since I last posted something. This week has been crazy, but good! It was the last week of classes! Thank goodness! I only have 3 more finals standing between me and summer now!

This year has been a crazy one for sure. I've had to deal with a lot of stuff going on. But, as I think that this semester is almost over, it's kinda bittersweet. I won't see some of these people again until school starts! :(

We had the last gathering of The Well Wednesday. I will most definitely always remember that. I remember last year's last Well service. We were singing "With Everything" by Hillsong. It was super intense! This year, however, we were singing "With Everything" and the fire/emergency alarm was going off and there was basically a tornado going on outside. We didn't even realize what was going on until after the song. Everyone was singing at the top of their lungs and the band was playing. The people did see them going off thought i was Aimee taking pictures or just part of the stage. Haha. It was crazy good!

The only bad part about Wednesday was that because of the storms we had to leave like right after the service. Normally, we all hang out and chit chat for awhile, but not this past Wednesday. We had to grab our Dunkin' Donuts and bust it out of there. I didn't really think about it at the time, but that was probably the last time of the year that I would some of those people. :(

Yesterday, I went to Coalition for the last time. Thursday before work I had made the kids cupcakes. 48 in all! It was so sad to leave, even though yesterday was absolutely crazy. The kids were going nuts after they ate the cupcakes, which didn't make any sense because they were sugar-free! I had to make them sugar-free so one little boy who is diabetic could eat one. I love those kids so much. They are so precious!

Last night was Jam for Japan! Talk about fun!!!! Jeff Fyke, Heather and Kelcie, Ricky Hilton, Down South Disciples, and Curtis performed! It was an excellent night of fellowship and worship! I won a free Curtis t-shirt! I was pumped! If you don't know who Down South Disciples are, go check them out. They're Christian rappers and their lyrics are legit! "Satan got hit with an ugly stick, and it's called the CROSS!!" Oh and while you're at it, check out the Curtis band!!! AHHHHH!!! Love them!! I think we raised $700 for Japan and $100 for the East Tennessee Red Cross to help those affected by recent storms through the area!

We all ended the night at Mid City. So much fun! Keely and I shared the bacon cheddar fries. I'm proud to say we finished them.....ALL!!! Haha. It was a great time to hang out with everyone before some people go home!

 I am moving back up in July! WOOHOO!!! I am so excited and ready! I found out this week my Papaw is giving Sarah and I a bunch of furniture so that's fantastic!

Oh, glorious day!

This weekend started off horrible. I decided not to go this weekend, mostly because my dad had to work and I needed to work as much as I could. Little did I realize that this would be the hardest/best weekends in a while.

Friday wasn't so bad.....I went to class, went to work, and came home to do some homework. But, I was so bored! Everyone went home this weekend. I had no one to hang out with or anything. I was forced to do homework. I switched with someone Saturday, so I could get some more hours. I worked a 8 hour shift! Woohoo! I was kinda excited. That just means more money for the apartment! Haha.

Speaking of work....I really like the people I work with. Saturday we were super slow, so we were just talking and hanging out. It was nice. Afterwards, Jessica and I went to Cookout in our awesome Zaxby's attire to get milkshakes. We had a plan of staying just 10 minutes. Well, we looked at the clock and it was midnight....oops.

Sunday started off awful which is crazy. It's the day we celebrate Christ conquering the grave! You think I would've been jumping for joy? It was my first Easter away from my family. My family doesn't really do anything for Easter. We never really have. We usually just go to church and come home. But, the fact I wasn't there really hurt. Not to mention, I had plans after church and they were ruined. I was devastated. I even thought about driving home after church and just leaving later tonight. Crazy, right?

Well, anyway. I hate I was in a bad mood at church. I couldn't really get into it. I just kept thinking about how I wasn't home. I almost didn't even go. I thought I was going to be sitting by myself. Luckily, Ioana and Michael were there. So, I wasn't by myself. I'm pretty sure they could tell I was upset. I went home after church, still super upset, and Ioana called me and invited me to go over to Michael's to eat lunch and paint eggs. I was so happy!

Ioana is Romanian by the way. So, she decided to show Michael and I some Romanian traditions on Easter. We had to have deviled eggs along with our lunch of grilled chicken, roasted corn, bread, and potatoes. YUM! I had no problem with the deviled eggs. I love them. But, she made them weird. I was so uneasy about eating them. THEY WERE SOOOO GOOD!! Apparently, deviled eggs are essential to a good Easter dinner in Romania. Then, we painted (literally) eggs. I had never painted eggs before, but it was super fun! Mine had little flowers on it. Super cute! Apparently, another tradition in Romania is to play a game with your eggs. You try to crack the other person's egg and if you do you are the Egg King. Well, mine was disqualified before we even started. I dropped mine while painting it. Of course. Needless to say, Michael's won, mohawk and all.

I came home, and Titantic was on. What a perfect way to end the day! I love that movie! Did I do any of my other homework or study? Of course not. But, hey! It is the LAST week of classes! Finally!

Basically, what started as a bad day, ended up to be one of the best days in awhile. This was definitely an Easter to remember! Thank you Jesus for conquering the grave! :)