So here I am, writing from my new urban flat in the heart of downtown Nashville. I feel that I often find myself in locations I never would have guessed. Like Nashville. It's been so fun to explore the city and see what adventures one can have here.
Prior to moving here, we heard numerous comments about how much we would LOVE our new home. I was somewhat skeptical. But as we have discovered areas around our new home, I'm happy to report that the comments are all true. It really is a great place with all sorts of things to do. Just eight months ago, in Korea, I remember talking with Matt about how much fun it would be to go to a show. Live music. We did find one great venue in Seoul that we went to a few times called Once in a Blue Moon. It was a swanky jazz club that drew our attention around the holidays because it was festive and just great entertainment. And now we happen to live in the live music capital of the world. I'm not exactly a country music fan, but there are a million other genres that are well-represented here.
We've noticed the quality of music everywhere here is top shelf. Even karaoke houses, for example, don't just let anyone sing. You have to try out! That's the kind of competition you're up against here - at a Karaoke bar, no less! Since every aspiring singer/songwriter spends at least some portion of their life here, the caliber of creativity and musicality is phenomenal. Even at churches that we've visited, the music isn't just a dude and a guitar, it's professional. Music to my ears. (Not to knock dudes with guitars... I mean, I can't play the guitar!)
One other interesting thing we have noticed is how every waiter, gas station attendant, grocery store cashier... are all highly qualified individuals. This probably means we've already met the next Jimi Hendrix. Speaking of musical talent... we found a guitar next to the trash chute in our building. Although the strings are missing, it's in mint condition and makes a nice addition our place. I may get it restrung or google how to do so, and take up the guitar. I'll let you know how it goes!
