I love little kids.

I love little kids. A little girl in my class drew this picture, so adorable. The same day she asked me, "Miss Egan, how come I don't see you at church?" I told her that I go to church but maybe I don't go to the same one. She is so precious.

Since I have been here, part of being a good friend is supporting Maria in all of her music ambitions. I don't really mind doing it because I love music and enjoy myself whatever the circumstances. I have the best time for one of two reasons, either the music is so bad, and you think "your mama lied to you," or it is phenomenal! A lot of the time there are very talented musicians, so it is good. This last Thursday we went to a song-writers competition at a local restaurant. (That is the other cool thing.. in Nashville there is live music everywhere, in the most unexpected places.) Maria and her co-writer got second place and will go back to the semi-finals next month. If they win, they get all kinds of things like money and studio time.. its very cool. Anyways.. here are some pics from that night...

oh, and you can listen to the song, "Who I Am" on Maria's myspace page.. http://www.myspace.com/marianoelmusic
don't mind the steel guitar, we are gonna convince Donny to take it out!

Maria on stage.


Us at dinner.


This little boy is gonna be a star, he told everyone to "quiet down, because his song was awesome."


Maria and her co-writer, Donny Sawyer.

Karaoke and Oregon in Tennessee?

These are our new friends in Tennessee.. and they are so fun to go to Karaoke with!


While walking downtown Nashville we saw a truck from Oregon.. we freaked!



My heart will always be in Oregon.

Mrs. Olson's Class.. my new classroom!

These are my new kiddos. They are so adorable. I'm having so much fun! I freaking love them. Everything is "yes ma'am."

Downtown.. and the grand 'ole opry.

Downtown.. and the grand 'ole opry.

1. Cousins.
2. My new friends in Nashville.. they are crazy.
3. Girls night out to Coyote Ugly.. and other bars in Nashville, like the historic "Tootsies." (Where Kid Rock touched my shoulder)
4. I danced on the bar at the Coyote Ugly.. its a tradition.
5. This strapping Marine gave me a boost up on to the bar and almost threw me over!

A few things in Tennessee..

Roomies.
Best Chicken Ever.
Maria and my cousin performing.
Giant Rocking Chair.
Pumping my own gas.

Tennessee Update!

So.. everytime I try to upload pictures a little window pops-up and says internet explorer cannot complete and then says it will restart. So I lose everything I've written in my blog and haven't gotten the chance to post pictures. Until I figure out how to fix the problem, you can look at my myspace or my facebook to see all the fun things I've been doing here in Tennessee.

Just to recap the last four days for you...

1. Visited the site of the Battle of Franklin. (civil War)
2. Visited the old city of Franklin cememtary. Which is the site of many confederate soldiers' graves.
3. Ate at Chick-A-Filet, amazing chicken nuggets. Sonic, had a cherry-limeade. Drank my first real sweet tea. Ate Fried Catfish, and Okra.
4. Started work, all my little kids say, "Yes ma'am," to everything!
5. Went to the Grand 'Ole Opry hotel and saw where some of the great like Johnny Cash sang.
6. Hit downtown Nashville where I was touched by kid rock as he was passing me in a historic bar called, "Tootsies," and danced on the bar at Coyote Ugly. Not too mention I saw some of the best live music, in every bar that I visited.

I guess i didn't see everything I need to see in downtown Nashville and we are already planning another trip down there.. more to come. So check out my myspace or facebook! :D