Dear ones,
If you're reading this, you're probably thinking "Here we go. Corri has a new blog. Again. I wonder how long this one will last. What a lame-o."
Well, stop right there. I've put a lot of thought into it and a very nice lady named Lauren worked very hard to design this site for me. So settle in, you're stuck with me.
2013 is on it's way out. I remember this time a year ago. I was at home with my Mom and Dad and my dear friends Justin and Nickie, who would get engaged a few weeks later. We played games and rang in a new year, uncertain of what was ahead, but filled with anticipation and hope.
January
A trip to Disney World.
Nickie and Justin got engaged.
I got accepted into graduate school.
February
Participated in a Flash Mob.
Had an Academy Awards party.
March
Went to Whole Foods. Changed my life.
Amber and Joe got engaged.
April
Saw Andy Grammer in concert. And met him.
Led a Point University Dorm Wars team to victory.
Hosted the first ever Point's Got Talent.
May
Got hired as the RD of Sutton Hall beginning in August.
Watched the finale of The Office.
Rode a jet-ski.
Hosted an all-day Arrested Development season 4 party.
June
Moved back to Tennessee.
Played Crack the Case with my aunt and cousins. Best game.
Hosted Amber's bridal shower.
Worked White Mills high school camp.
July
Went on a cruise to Key West and Cozumel with my whole family.
Nickie and Justin got married.
Experienced cookie butter.
Started my third round of physical therapy since September 2012.
Saw Chicago in concert.
Worked YiM at Milligan.
August
Amber and Joe got married.
Started my RD job.
Moved to Johnson City.
Started graduate school.
Turned 23.
September
Saw Shrek: The Musical at JRT.
Experienced the Tree Streets Yard Sales.
Ran the Color Me Rad 5K.
October
Started watching The Blacklist.
Kylie moved to Kenya.
Visited Point.
Saw Milligan's production of Godspell.
November
Res Life Week.
Airband.
Started reading A Series of Unfortunate Events.
#Thankful
Thanksgiving.
December has been strange. Between my own string of anxiety attacks, sickness among family members, and the unexpected passing of my granddaddy, it has been tough. Even so, I think that December has taught me more than most other months of my life. I've faced life and death and meaning and it has all boiled down to one thing: love. Without the love of my family, my friends, acquaintances, semi-strangers, and Jesus, I would be nowhere. But since that love is here - and so evident today - I have everything.
Clearly this is not the most thorough reflection of the year that is just about over. But it is my starting point for the year that is about to begin.
I have always been one for New Year's Resolutions. I usually have a list that I amend over the year. This new year, however, my list is short. My resolution is one item, and that item is love. Love fiercely and immediately. Make your love known now and often. Do not wait. Do not hesitate. Life is short and little else matters other than love: love Jesus, love your family, love your friends, love strangers, love your enemies, love yourself. Love. It is essential.
Happy New Year & welcome 2014!
Love it.
