It may come from the man with an accordion on the street, the city-sponsored speakers on every corner, or our neighbors downstairs. Even the minor league baseball team is called The Sounds. This city thrives on sound and talent. Music ties everyone to both their roots and their future. It's the LA of the Midwest, where fame is associated with sound not appearance.
Here, many also rely on the "hillbilly 401K plan" -- also called the tip bucket. Though we have not resorted to this retirement plan just yet (Ash would sing, while I would play the flute, and drums with my knees), it is our backup plan and may be put into effect next month.
We may also have an "in" at a couple locations, as we are already regulars at Edgehill Cafe and groupies at Tootsies. Thankfully, beer is cheaper which doesn't set us too far back on our cowboy--I mean job-- search.
When the sun is out, it's endless hours of revamping resumes, rewriting cover letters, attaching writing samples, making phone calls and watching a silent phone; it's exploring Centennial Park, the state capital park, and the Friday night Farmer's Market.
It's dripping sweat while keeping up with the East Nasty running group; it's getting eaten alive by mosquitos in a field of grass at Percy Lake; it's stealing Internet and watching Colbert; and sometimes, it's laying at the pool reading The Tennessean avoiding the subject of "employment" all together. When the sun goes down, it's being awakened by a crack of lightening out the window; it's then laying under the stars watching the meteor shower; it's an after-party with the band; and it's cupcakes, Redbox movies, cheap wine, and a date with our new roommate Val -- our four-month-old terrier.
Regardless, it's all smiles in Nashville, but isn't a California girl with big dreams good enough?
Well, I loved this update!!! I am glad that things seem to be moving along wonderfully for you.
ReplyDelete1. Want to see you play the flute and drums simultaneously.
2. Miss you, and dance parties. wah