"I love smiling... smiling is my favorite"

It's nearly Christmas Break and it seems as if these last few days are taking an eternity. Only two more finals stand before me and SENIOR year. I can hardly believe how fast the time has flown by. It seems like just yesterday I was saying goodbye to all my friends back home to make the trek up to Judson. In a year from now I'll be a big girl---out in the real world---a fish out of water.  It reminds me of that commercial... "I'm a big kid now!" Even though those cheesy commercials are classic, let's talk about something even more exciting.

This Christmas Season I've decided to start a new tradition. It shall be called the "12 crafts of christmas." The twelve days before Christmas I will be doing a new craft each day. Check for those updates on the DIY tab!

Sometimes I feel like Buddy above, UNPREPARED for Christmas. 

When it comes to getting giddy about Christmas, Buddy the Elf does it best. Need a little inspiration? Check out his video. 

Christmas Break Bucket List

1. Ice Fishing with my dad & brothers
2. Sledding
3. Build a Snowman
4. Snuggle with my Sister
5. Teach the dogs a new trick
6. Have out-of-this-world New Year's Plans!You know who you are :)
7. Make Christmas Cookies with my Mom
8. Sing Christmas Songs with my family in the car
9. Bake with my Grandma
10. Jump on the Trampoline in the snow with my little brother
11. 12 crafts of christmas!!!
12. Have sushi at lest 10 times. YUM!
13. Volunteer at the animal shelter
14. Have Coffee with a friend I haven't talked to in a while
15. Work (gotta make the $$$$)
16. Learn how to Knit
17. Read the Word.
18. Don't think about school
19. Write people cards. (I like making homemade ones!) (Message me your address & I'll send you one)
20. Create more Corki Designs!

It would be quite wonderful to have all 20 of these things happen. And guess what? They are going to! Make your own Christmas Bucket List & make it happen!


Need a new Christmas Jam? Check this one out. Be careful though, it might get stuck in your head.

The temps droppin'....

It's been a long week (and it's only Monday) of this o' so typical Midwest weather. Nearly every time I walk outside, the temperature decides to drop a few more degrees while I try to keep up by piling on layers. I'm so glad I've got my Momma takin' care of me, mmmmm..... her hot cocoa keeps me cozy! It's crazy to think last summer was my last summer at home. Even though I can't wait to see what's next in life, part of me will always be... at home.

I'd do anything to cuddle with my sister in my bed & giggle. Lay on the wood floor and let the dogs kiss my face. Go fishing. Make crafts. Sing in the shower. Sing in the car. Start a fire. Play with fire (i'm a pyro for sure). Go hunting. Run outside. Chase the dogs outside. Scottwood Floral with Andrew. Hugs from my parents. Hearing my Dad talk in weird voices when it's past his bedtime. Monicals. Walks at night. Slip n' slides. Seeing my little brother run to me when he gets off school. Sitting on the back deck. Black Friday. Kiss Kiss Face. The Blend. Goofy dancing. Laughing till it hurts.

Home.... is where some of my favorite memories are from... don't forget where you came from. In a world that makes you doubt yourself it's more important than anything to remember who you are, where you came from, and what makes you... you. Embrace that. xoxo- court

A C M

My boyfriend is such an inspirational guy (handsome to the eyes, too :)... When things are crazy and there is so much going on, he can calm me down like no one else can. I don't know how he does it! Things seem to be a little hectic lately... thanksgiving break, finals, projects, papers, and events. Sometimes you have a list of things to do, and you don't even know where to start. Anyone else get that feeling? When I'm feeling like this, Andrew sits me down and says.. "Court... I want you to tell me three things that you are looking forward to this week." When you feel stuck, sometimes just saying those three things you are excited about this week can get you through it. I can't even begin to explain how much this has helped me! He goes on to say, "Now throughout this week use those three things to drive you. Every time your thinking about everything that needs to get done and your feeling overwhelmed, think back to those three things you are excited about. Use that excitement and gear it towards  the things that need to get done." I think inspirational speaking is in his future! What a great man, with the perfect advice!

If your ever feeling like that, try this trick! It really can help.

10/4 good buddy- court

"I'll give you one more chance, to give me three more hints."

If you're sitting there right now wondering how this title has anything to do with what I am going to talk about, I don't blame you. The title has nothing to do with this post. :) Just a little inside joke between me and a very good friend of mine. She also has a blog, check it out here. 

Information... it kills us if we don't know it. Any type of unknown, rattles us. We have a constant dire need to know everything about everyone. The obsession with facebook now a days is insane. Want to know why? Because you can get nearly any information about anyone on there. In.... one...click...of...the... mouse. Information is literally at the tip of our fingers. Dangerous don't you think?

Best said by Albert---> "Information is not knowledge."

Where is all the knowledge we lost with information?

#food for thought. xoxo court

His Unfailing Love..

This is one of my favorite songs. Just listening to it can bring tears to my eyes. It's seriously amazing. And can change your outlook on everything. Click the song and read the lyrics. POWERFUL. 
xoxo court


Unfailing Love- Chris Tomblin




You have my heart
And I am Yours forever
You are my strength
God of grace and power

And everything You hold in Your hand
Still You make time for me
I can't understand
Praise You God of Earth and sky
How beautiful is Your unfailing love
Unfailing love

And You never change God You remain
The Holy One
My unfailing love
Unfailing love

You are my rock
The one I hold on to
You are my song
And I sing for You

And everything You hold in Your hand
Still You make time for me
I can't understand
Praise You God of Earth and sky
How beautiful is Your unfailing love
Unfailing love

And You never change God You remain
The Holy One
My Unfailing love
Unfailing love

And everything You hold in Your hand
Still you make time for me
I can't understand
Praise You God of Earth and sky
How beautiful is Your unfailing love
Unfailing love

And You never change God You remain
The Holy One
My Unfailing love
Unfailing love

I will praise You
Praise you God of earth and sky
How beautiful is your unfailing love
Unfailing love

And You never change God You remain
The Holy One
My Unfailing love

Unfailing love
Unfailing love
Unfailing love
Unfailing love
Unfailing love