Sigh...
I really dont feel like dancing... although I do have other things to do. (FYI: If you dont know the Scissor Sisters, it's ok if you dont get that intro).
It was announced today that Urban Outfitters is coming to Nashville.
I really like the store, but, here's the rub for me... I liked the fact I could go to Urban Outfitters when I was traveling in other cities & most people in Nashville werent going to be wearing what I was wearing.
The real rub that makes me more crazy... they are going in a live music venue-hall where I saw the Scissor Sisters for the first time and was the place to perform in Nashville for emerging artists/bands that could attract a decent--yet not quite big performance hall-- audience.
The funny thing about the Scissor Sisters (although Americans werent as receptive) is they were selling out huge arenas/stadiums in Europe.
Also, the Artrageous afterparty has been there the past two years. Artrageous is another HIV/AIDS charity event.
The owners say they will likely relocate, but I'm sad about this space being lost to a retailer like this.
I loved the space as an event/concert hall. I'm glad to see retail coming closer to downtown Nashville, but sad they couldnt have selected a different location.
Sigh...
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Dining Out for Life!
Tonight was one of my favorite "going out to a good restaurant" nights.
Each year, numerous Nashville restaurants agree to donate a portion of their food sales to a local HIV/AIDS charity, Nashville Cares, for one night. The minimum donation of their food sales is 30% but some go up to 100-105%. We couldnt get a reservation for our group of 6 at the 105% place, so we went to a 50% restaurant, Sole Mio.
It's a great local italian place. We had a great time & had some fantastic food.
Some of you may recognize that this is an event that happens all over the country at different times of the year. It so happens to be May 1st in Philly (wink wink). Check out this website for more information about your city.
It's a great time to have good food & get a chance to participate in a charitable action that is for a great cause.
Each year, numerous Nashville restaurants agree to donate a portion of their food sales to a local HIV/AIDS charity, Nashville Cares, for one night. The minimum donation of their food sales is 30% but some go up to 100-105%. We couldnt get a reservation for our group of 6 at the 105% place, so we went to a 50% restaurant, Sole Mio.
It's a great local italian place. We had a great time & had some fantastic food.
Some of you may recognize that this is an event that happens all over the country at different times of the year. It so happens to be May 1st in Philly (wink wink). Check out this website for more information about your city.
It's a great time to have good food & get a chance to participate in a charitable action that is for a great cause.
The House Hunt is pretty much over!!!
We've had it. We've looked at more houses than I can count... we've looked at some several times...
BUT... a decision has been made, an offer has been accepted & unless something waaaayyy unexpected happens between now & next Friday, we'll have the keys to our new house on Colorado Avenue in Sylvan Park next Friday (May 09).
Yeah, it has happened that fast. If you call it "that fast." This is the house I've been after for a while & have made an offer on, got rejected, someone else made an offer & was accepted, until it came back to us b/c they couldnt swing the deal.
I dont have any pics to share right now, but will definitely include some once the deal is closed.
It's been a crazy search & it was so hard to find somewhere we really wanted in the heart of the neighborhood.
We hope to have it next Friday!!! You know I will keep you posted as soon as the keys are in my hand.
BUT... a decision has been made, an offer has been accepted & unless something waaaayyy unexpected happens between now & next Friday, we'll have the keys to our new house on Colorado Avenue in Sylvan Park next Friday (May 09).
Yeah, it has happened that fast. If you call it "that fast." This is the house I've been after for a while & have made an offer on, got rejected, someone else made an offer & was accepted, until it came back to us b/c they couldnt swing the deal.
I dont have any pics to share right now, but will definitely include some once the deal is closed.
It's been a crazy search & it was so hard to find somewhere we really wanted in the heart of the neighborhood.
We hope to have it next Friday!!! You know I will keep you posted as soon as the keys are in my hand.
Friday, April 25, 2008
House hunt is heating up!!!
Y'all... this stuff is getting so stressful.
We made an offer several weeks ago on an adorable 1 bedroom / 1 bath house that is in a fantastic Sylvan Park location and has great curb appeal and is steps away from the small "shopping/restaurant" district. The cons were the asking price (it came on the market in December and the only bathroom is only accessed through what would be our bedroom... plus the kitchen is really small. The pros were location, curb appeal & the large living room.
Well, we made a much lower than asking price offer, went through some countering before deciding to hold off. She then dropped the list price & someone else made an offer. :(
So we moved on and made an offer on a house in Sylvan Heights this week. 3 bedrooms/3 baths... cute place. It just was listed on the market. Our offer was made in less than 24 hours from listing. Someone else beat us to the punch... so we're now the first backup offer. We'll see what happens.
In the meantime, the offer on the first house fell through & they called to see if we are still interested... so we have a lot of stuff to consider right now...
This stuff is working my nerves, y'all. I cant wait to blog about a final closing!!!
We made an offer several weeks ago on an adorable 1 bedroom / 1 bath house that is in a fantastic Sylvan Park location and has great curb appeal and is steps away from the small "shopping/restaurant" district. The cons were the asking price (it came on the market in December and the only bathroom is only accessed through what would be our bedroom... plus the kitchen is really small. The pros were location, curb appeal & the large living room.
Well, we made a much lower than asking price offer, went through some countering before deciding to hold off. She then dropped the list price & someone else made an offer. :(
So we moved on and made an offer on a house in Sylvan Heights this week. 3 bedrooms/3 baths... cute place. It just was listed on the market. Our offer was made in less than 24 hours from listing. Someone else beat us to the punch... so we're now the first backup offer. We'll see what happens.
In the meantime, the offer on the first house fell through & they called to see if we are still interested... so we have a lot of stuff to consider right now...
This stuff is working my nerves, y'all. I cant wait to blog about a final closing!!!
Thursday, April 24, 2008
It's about time!
Not that I'm their target market, but Nashville is finally getting a Nordstroms in Green Hills. There's been a lot of speculation about it, but it's finally been announced.
Here's the link to the Tennessean article
I've been in Nordstroms in Dallas & honestly didnt find anything I'd spend that much money on, but you never know. At any rate, we get another shopping option!
Here's the link to the Tennessean article
I've been in Nordstroms in Dallas & honestly didnt find anything I'd spend that much money on, but you never know. At any rate, we get another shopping option!
Monday, April 21, 2008
Another weekend is now history
Well, it's Monday again, so that means the weekend is over :(
The wine party was fun on Friday night and I even got to watch most of the Preds game (loss in OT).
On Saturday, we looked at a few more houses and found one serious contender. It's a little larger than we were expecting, so we'll have to think about it a bit more.
Sunday was a big Preds game day. It was a home game and one that we HAD to win to force a 7th game in this series. Unfortunately, a win was not in order and just like the past 4 playoff seasons, the Predators season has ended in the first round of the playoffs. It's getting a little old to say that I'm still excited we made it to the playoffs at all, but I really do mean it this year.
After the roller coaster offseason and a bad record the first part of the season, I'm amazed they did make it to the post season.
The good news for most of you readers though... you dont have to read my blog posts about hockey until October!
The wine party was fun on Friday night and I even got to watch most of the Preds game (loss in OT).
On Saturday, we looked at a few more houses and found one serious contender. It's a little larger than we were expecting, so we'll have to think about it a bit more.
Sunday was a big Preds game day. It was a home game and one that we HAD to win to force a 7th game in this series. Unfortunately, a win was not in order and just like the past 4 playoff seasons, the Predators season has ended in the first round of the playoffs. It's getting a little old to say that I'm still excited we made it to the playoffs at all, but I really do mean it this year.
After the roller coaster offseason and a bad record the first part of the season, I'm amazed they did make it to the post season.
The good news for most of you readers though... you dont have to read my blog posts about hockey until October!
Friday, April 18, 2008
TGIF, y'all!!!
It's been an interesting week, and I'm so happy the work part of it is now over. It's time for fun!!!
I had a 5 day classroom training this week. It felt like the week went by really fast. Perhaps all my Predator excitement helped with that? I had a good group of students though, so that helps. Unfortunately I cant blog publicly about some of the finer details (you never know who's googling your name!), but it was interesting.
So the weekend plan is one of the monthly wine parties tonight. The downside is that I am the DD, but you have to return the favor at some point.
I'm also excited to see how the Predators perform in Detroit tonight. I'm hopeful that they will win & can come back to Nashville on Sunday and get another win to wrap up a series victory.
Go Preds!!!
I had a 5 day classroom training this week. It felt like the week went by really fast. Perhaps all my Predator excitement helped with that? I had a good group of students though, so that helps. Unfortunately I cant blog publicly about some of the finer details (you never know who's googling your name!), but it was interesting.
So the weekend plan is one of the monthly wine parties tonight. The downside is that I am the DD, but you have to return the favor at some point.
I'm also excited to see how the Predators perform in Detroit tonight. I'm hopeful that they will win & can come back to Nashville on Sunday and get another win to wrap up a series victory.
Go Preds!!!
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