Friends in town!

It has been a busy past couple of weeks! I can't believe it is Mid March. How did that happen? I think it might be called keeping busy!

At the end of February a dear friend of mine Sara came to town for a convention and it was so great to spend time with her and catch up!  It had been far too long since we had seen each other.

We did what any good Nashville tourist does, we at BBQ at Rippy's, bought boots at Boot Country (buy 1, get 2 free), and had a fantastic night out downtown on Broadway!

We made our rounds to all the popular bars on Broadway, but I was really impressed with one stop in particular, Bootleggers Inn. We had such a great time here. It wasn't packed (I am sure that will change once people realize how great this place is), staff was great, music was good, and the vibe was awesome. (I am not saying this just because I know the owners, the whole group felt that way!) The one thing that would improve the place...hooks in the restroom stalls. Other than that I give Bootleggers two thumbs up.

The penguinattack.com Penguin found a home

Moonshine @ Bootleggers

Another friend of Sara's and mine, Monica, made it out that evening too! It was fun to get a picture of the thee of us Nebraska DDDs together in Nashville!

I LOVE it when friends come to town to visit!

E

100th Post

It really should not have taken me this long to get to my 100th post!

Life seems to have gotten in the way of blogging, imagine that.

I've thought a little about what my 100th post should be about. Should it be something BIG? If it needs to be something BIG... I am going to have to wait, because there is nothing too big and exciting going on right now.

So, I thought I would make this post about some of my favorite things! My Friends!

A great night downtown!

Lacey in Nashville @ Roberts

Maggie @ Shrimp and Grits

We are a little blue but still cute!

4th of July a couple years ago, just a super cute pic!

Don't hate me! This is called efficient dress shopping!

Tanner and I getting ready for NYE neighborhood style!

Kickball Crew!

Neighbors!

Neighbors!

Kickball Crew!

If you put crazy pictures on my phone...you get put on my blog ;)!

Nebraska Crew

Crazy Neighbors 

1. I must be slacking on taking pictures, because I don't have recent pictures of many of you!
2. I know some of these are old, I just love them.
3. Don't hate me!

Love you all!

E

Bedroom: Headboard

While I was on the cruise there was dark stained wood everywhere -- doors, table tops, even on the walls and knew that was my inspiration for my headboard!

And, really... It was Casey who did most of the work and thought behind the project So I have to give him the credit for my headboard!

I like to be thrifty when I can, so I knew that I didn't want to go to West Elm and buy a massive headboard... I just wasn't in my budegt... and I couldn't justify spending that kind of money when I knew it was possible to do it for much less with a trip to Lowe's. In total, the headboard cost just about $100.

On trip #1 to Lowe's we picked up two hollow doors...Here are the really cool things:
- The holes for the door knobs are not drilled in them
- No sanding needed
- $26 each
I also picked up some stain and rub on polyurethane... which was another $15 bucks.

My "dining room" was then turned into a shop and we stained the doors....

I think we ended up doing 2 or 3 coats of the stain, and one coat of the polyurethane.

Next there was another trip to Lowe's to get fasteners ($10) and a trip to big lots to get rope light ($20)... Yep this sucker is back lit!

Casey worked his magic, and I stayed out of his hair... but did manage to get this picture in the process..


And here is the final product!


I am so excited with the way that it turned out!

THANK YOU CASEY!!!

E

DDD what do you mean to me?

I've been asked to speak to the Vanderbilt Chapter of Delta Delta Delta about what the sorority means to me post college...

So, I thought what a better place than my blog to write my speech..

Thinking back to college and all the experiences I had in Tri Delta I didn't think it could get much better. I had some of my best friends by my side, girls that I could trust and confide in, someone was always there with a hug if I needed it. And there was always something to do, fraternity party or Sex in the City marathon. I just knew that these were my best friends and would one day be the brides maids in my wedding, they would always be there for me, and there was no way we were going to be pulled apart...

Then we graduated...and some moved away...some went back home...some went back to school...some got married...and we quickly found ourselves at different places in life.

I, moved to Nashville... I knew 2 people in this whole city, my best friend from 3rd grade, and a girl I was in youth group with in Colorado. I moved here with out a job, with out a network, and with out a clue.

The first place I turned to was the Nashville Alumni Chapter of Tri Delta. I remembered how much DDD did for me in college, and thought that maybe just maybe I could meet some new friends. I was just in luck they were having a young alum get together, so I went. And, ended up meeting some of the most important women in my life. Now, let me tell you the first night I met these girls I was not sure what I was getting myself into...I was a Tri Delta at Nebraska, and these girls went to southern schools...I wasn't quite sure what to make of them. I'd never been to a horse race...I didn't wear pearls...At Nebraska, we watched football and wore t-shirts and jeans.

The 5 of us, Lauren, Kim, Liz, Emily and myself decided that we were going to get together for happy hour each month, we invited other young alums and the group grew and grew...there were 35 of us at one point. For me these monthly get togethers were what got me through my, very trying, first year in Nashville. These girls encouraged me, supported me, loved me, celebrated with me, cried with me...

See, I move here with out a job...I found temporary work at Starbucks, but wasn't doing what I wanted to be doing. I went on interview after interview and it still took me a year to get a job. With out these women I doubt I would have survived my first 6 months in Nashville. They sent me job leads, put me in contact with hiring managers, and most importantly they kept my spirits up.

We as a young alum group have been through so much in the past 4 years, there have been engagements, weddings, and babies, there have been break ups, loss of jobs and girls moving away. And, yet we are there for each other through thick and thin. These are the girls that I do life with. Girls that I can turn to, when I am having a rough day or when I have good news and want to celebrate!

I'm not saying that my sorority sisters from college aren't important in my life, because they are. We are just not as close as we once were.

I am sure the girls that are going to be listening to this will be rolling their eyes with the next statement, because, well I did the same thing... But the DDD has meant more to me post college than it did while I was in college.

Being a Tri Delta is more than 4 years in college... it is a lifetime membership, and something I am so so grateful for!

E

Nashville Huksers - Kansas @ Nebraska - Nashville, TN

I am 100% blown away with the AMAZING turn out we had this weekend at the game. It was our largest turn out yet 150!!! If we keep growing like this we are going to have to find another place to watch the games...eek! a good problem to have I suppose.

I was sitting there on Saturday looking around and was totally overwhelmed (in a good way) and was thinking about how cool it is to have a place in Nashville, TN where there are so many Husker fans watching the game. To be honest...I think we have only scratched the surface of Nebraska fans here in Middle Tennessee, I can't imagine how big this group can get. But I sure am proud to be apart of it!

Here are some pictures from the game this weekend!





Also check out those awesome T-shirts. I think they look sooooooooooooooooo great!

I also wanted to toss some fun stats out there for you...
- Through 10 games...1085 people have walked through the doors of the Frayed Knot to watch a Nebraska game!
- We are averaging 109 people a week
- Nearly 90% of the people who show up, didn't RSVP...Thanks guys ;) ha ha ha
- Our largest attendance at a game was 150 (Kansas @ Nebraska)
- Our smallest attendance at a game was 45 (Missouri @ Nebraska)
- 142 Nashville Huskers T-shirts have been sold

E

my neighbors!

Not only do I have a super cool house, and live in a super cool neighborhood, but I also have super cool neighbors!


We had an awesome block party last week...

Here are some pictures of the madness we all call FUN!



I can't wait til the next one!

E

NAMA

I know, I know... So many... OK ALL of my blog posts lately have had to do with Nebraska Football...It just seems to be taking over my whole life lately!

However there is some other pretty exciting things going on too!

A couple of weeks ago I accepted a position on the Board for the Nashville Chapter of the American Marketing Association (NAMA), I am now the Collegiate Relations co-chair. I have been approached before about being on the board, but it was never the right time, or the right position.

Then a couple weeks ago, I was approached again, they had me in mind to co-chair the Collegiate Relations committee. It hit me, this was not something I could pass up. I was very honored to be asked, and new that it was the right move to make, or step to take. ;)

There are times that I feel in over my head but, I know that this is something I can do and I just need to take it one step at a time. Plus people have faith in me and believe that I can do this. Which feels awesome!

Wish me luck!

E

Nashville Huskers - Nebraska @ Kansas State - Nashville, TN

May I tell you how much I love hanging out with Cornhusker Fans! The Nashville Husker fans are so great, truly wonderful people and we always have a good time.

I was so impressed with our turn out for a Thursday night game that was on ESPN. We had about 70 show up! Way to go HUSKERS!

I don't know about the rest of you, but I was really worried about this game, I thought it was going to be a tough one. But I was VERY happy with the outcome! GO BIG RED! This is going to be a really fun season.

This week we have TEXAS...EEK! It is also Red Out Around the World week! So make sure you show up at the Frayed Knot in RED!!!






OK so here are the details for this weekend!

Kickoff is at 2:30 pm get there early to get a good seat. Michigan is playing at the same time so we are going to have to split the bar with them. We get the big screen and sound, we can sit in the main dining room and in the billiards room (there will be more TVs in there and it will be cleared out).

T-SHIRTS will also be on sale! Bring you $10 and place your order!

WEAR RED! BE LOUD!

E

Nashville Huskers - South Dakota State @ Nebraska

Ok, ok, so I took a couple of days off... Things have been crazy at work, and well in life in general. I am kind of glad that it is a bye week this week. And just an FYI we will be at the Frayed Knot on Thursday for the Big 12 opener against Kansas State! See you there!!!

We had yet another solid turn out for the SDSU game. The total count came to 95, which is still larger than any event we had last year. And wow did we play poorly! But it was still great to spend some time with the Greatest Fans in Nashville!

Cousins!

The Lone SDSU Fan in the bar...

We are accepting of all fans! Even Ohio State...well maybe just this year ;)

As if I need to be reminded about how short I am...

That's right Erin, cover up that UK nonsense!

I am so proud to be a Nebraska Fan. You would not believe how many times I get stopped, honked at, waved at, I've even been given big thumbs up on I-65, from other Nebraska Fans here in Nashville. People are always shocked when I tell them how many people show up each week, and frankly I am always a little surprised too!

So keep passing the word around our group. Get all of your Nebraska peeps to get to a game. It really is a little slice of Lincoln at 204 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN!

Go Big Red!

E

Nashville Huskers - Nebraska @ Washington - Nashville, TN

Wow I am continually impressed with the turn out at these Husker Watch Parties! The game this week was AWESOME and we had 125 Cornhusker fans show up to the Frayed Knot to support our team it was great!

Here are some pictures from this weekend:






We will be back at the Frayed Knot again next week for the Homecoming game against South Dakota State. It will be a PPV game and kick off is at 6! So get there early!

Can't wait to see everyone!

GO BIG RED!

Emily

Game Day

So often I feel like I over commit my self to doing just way too much. The problem is that, for the most part, I love all my "extra" stuff...

My very favorite is game day! I started Nashville Huskers/Nasvhillians for Nebraska (i really need to choose one name and stick with it) for purely selfish reasons. I had lived in Nashville just over two year and was about to go into 3rd football season and really really wanted to watch the game with some other Nebraska fans. I knew there were some around I would see bumper stickers and license plate covers all across town.

So, stalked people (kinda, not really, but yeah) on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter...HuskerSpot...you name it to find other Nebraska fans in town. I set our first game for the '09 VA Tech game. I had 20 people say that they would show up, I was ecstatic...I was also SO SO SO nervous that these 20 people were not going to show up and I was going to look like a fool to the bar. I pretty much wanted to puke as Casey and I were walking in.

To my shock and amazement the bar was already full of Nebraska Fans...85 showed up that day! I instantly felt better, and knew that this was something special. Little did I know, at that point, what a defining moment that was for me. In planning these events I have discovered my passions, talents, skills and abilities.

The 2009 season ended strong, there were a few bumps in the road, but you know I learned from them in order to make the 2010 season all that much better!

This group always seems to surprise me!

I had made a goal for myself at the beginning of the season. I wanted a game with at least 100 people there. That goal was reached in the first game of the season, with 130 people. I think I was in a bit of shock...I saw very little of the game, because I was mixing and mingling it was AWESOME. The next game was 120 (it was a morning game, fewer people attend those)...

I am just so happy! It is fun to see the success of such a great group. The Nashville Husker fans are amazing, and so much fun to be around.

We are also becoming a hot commodity! I've had 2 bars contact me this week to see if I was interested in switching locations... :)

It is funny...before 2 weeks ago it was a challenge to get a bar in SEC country to give up a SEC game for a Nebraska game, now it seems like they are more than willing, if I bring the club.

The Frayed Knot has been really good to us, so we are staying there...however it is always prudent to re-evaluate these things every year...

Today the Nebraska Cornhuskers take on the Washington Huskies at Washington. People are calling for this to be a close game. I really hope not, but I would like for it to be a good one! If you are in Nashville and are looking to watch the game come on out to the Frayed Knot at 2:30 today, I am expecting a good turn out!

E

Nashville Huskers - Idaho @ Nebraska - Nashville, TN

What another awesome turn out at the Husker Watch Party here in Nashville! We had 120 for an 11:30 am game, with major technical difficulties. I was so impressed that everyone stuck with us through the Internet Radio portion of the afternoon! You are all troopers for sticking with us! At least we got to see the last half of the game.

Goal for the season is to get the FL fan converted to the Huskers... I think we can do it!

We will be back at the Frayed Knot (204 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN) on Saturday, 9.18.10, for the Nashville Huskers, Nebraska watch party. Kick off for the Nebraska @ Washington game is 2:30. See you there!

GO BIG RED!

E