OH AUGUST!

HAPPY BIRTHDAYS.....♥

Ever Since I can remember, August has been an exciting month. It was always packed full of school shopping, fair times, end of summer camping trips, and half of my family's brithdays! Kade, my Daddy, and Kate all have August birthdays. So here is to another year! Cheers to them! I love you.


Well...first of all Kade, who is now a cute little teen! Where have the years flown by to. I actually can remember when he was born, bossing him around when he was old enough to play house and grocery store MY way! I love him. He is a little stud! Its hard being away from him.




Dad's birthday is next! My old man is the best man in the world! He is such a hard worker and has more patience than anyone I know. Thank you Dad for all the memories and love throughout the years!




Katie...Last but not least is my very Best Friend in the whole world. Only sisters have that kind of bond! There are so many things that sister's share! I miss my Kate! She is now the big 22! What a Rockstar! She is the best Mom and wife and I want to be like her someday! Love you Sis! and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

DORM LIFE

Bre and I finally....after a week of two a days have set up our little apartment!!

If nothing else.....

The past year I have learned so much about life, about myself,and about what it feels like to really grow up. I hope I remember the little details that have brought me happiness but, at the start of this new school year, if nothing else....I have learned:


7:30 am classes are not an option.
I have really long toes! Much longer than most people!
Shut my car windows, even if it doesn't look like its going to rain soon!
Go to bed early.
The 4th floor of the library is the best for nap time.
Its fun to make new friends!
I study best by teaching others.
Rinse out my oatmeal bowls before I decide to leave it under me bed all year!
Clean up after myself...makes for happy roommates!
I like room temperature water.
Yoga. Pilates. Yes.
You don't have to go through the freshman 15.
I have drive.
I can run 13 miles without walking. I can.
I used to be a 13 year old too. Bratty...Yes, I used to be.
Go the people's fairwells.
I am stronger than I seem.
Andy Anderson is brilliant.
Its ok to be scared of the dark.
Mom usually knows best. Usually.
I know how to be an Army Girlfriend.
I know how to say goodbye to my missionary.
Patience is probably my life long goal.
Check on your toast when you use the oven on broil. OFTEN.
My sister is my best friend.
Even the brave may depend on SOMEONE.
There is only one road to true happiness.
Life is short and it goes by TOO FAST.
Wear Sunscreen.
I love the elderly.
My Dad works harder than anyone I know.
Drink a lot of water, and then some more.
I wouldn't wish Food Poisoning on my worst enemy.
I don't really have an enemy :).
"The Greatest thing you'll ever learn, is just to love and be loved in return."
Never judge anyone.
Goodbyes are always hard.
Being an aunt is the greatest thing in the world.
I am fascinated by people's veins.
I love to write letters.
I hate empty mailboxes.
Spring Break is much more fun when you DON'T have a sprained ankle.
Take Risks, were only young once.
I love sad movies.
TWO WORDS: Intramural Champs!
Friends come and go....I'll never forget the times we had.
It is worth the WAIT! Believe me. and There should be more to come.
Family is the most important thing to me.
My brothers are studs.
It's ok to cry. It makes me feel better.
Did I mention I love Sad movies??
Be happy.
Someone is always watching!
I want to be a nurse even more than ever before.
I ♥ Life. I ♥ to Laugh.


Cheers to the next year! School starts in T-10 days. Here we go again!

The move...

Yes! I am all moved in! Can you believe it? I NEVER thought I would be here. I never thought I would be playing college volleyball, but I think I am really going to like it here. We have started two-a-days this week, and it is exhausting. I forgot how much I like volleyball and playing. There is a whole new pace however to this game. College is quick! We have a very deep, large team! Which should make for a lot of success! I love the thought of it. I am still trying to figure out how I am going to manage school, and this Full time job. Its not like other full time jobs, this is going to be physically challenging and demanding. Can I do this?? I will keep you updated on everything that I can. Wish me luck!

SUMMER PICS:)

Yes, some are from Kate's blog. Dont hate. ♥

Fork in the Road

Well I guess I should come out and tell the story. Yes I am having a huge change of plans. A huge blessing [I hope] just sort of landed itself into my lap, and this is the story...

So over a month ago, I was feeling pretty confused and stressed about school, and money espcially ( this is the super short versioin). but anyway, One thing led to another and I had the feeling to call my friend Bre From Idaho. She was having a hard time deciding where to go to school, whether to play ball or not. Anyway I was helping her work through her struggles and when she mentioned WEstern Wyoming, I had the MOST overwhelimg feeling that for some reason I was supposed to go there. I was not sure why. I thought I was over the whole volleyball things but I could not shake the idea. I was so confused, I had no idea where all this came from, but the one thing that I was very sure about, was that this feeling was a prompting, from the Lord. So pretty much I called up the coach, and he asked if I could come try out the next morning at 7 am, OUT OF NOWHERE. He knew exactly who I was, and had been hearing about me throughout the day WHEN I called him. RANDOM. How would all this happen out of nowhere? Where was all this coming from!! I thought I was over the whole volleyball thing, and I thought I had my life figured out. I was super emotional...thats an understatement. WAY emotional. I guess everything bottled up was coming out. but Ricky and my family talked me into going and just trying out. I had nothing to lose. So I went!

And.... He loved me. He loved my game, even though I have not played in over a year! Seriously this was so crazy. gosh! but he loved my maturity and wanted me real bad. So he offered me everything. EVERYTHING meaning housing tuition, food. Full Ride. I thought this would help make my decisions, but it took me forever. Again I was SO confused, I thought maybe this was a way for me to finally have closure and let all this idea of college ball go. But I couldn;t, it kept coming back to my mind, and I wasn't able to focus on anything. So, I prayed. More than I ever had yet in my life. I know the lord just wanted me to make a decision. Either way I would be happy and succussful, but maybe, just maybe this was a way that I could get my school paid for, to not be stressed about money, untill I get accepted into nursing school! So, I decided to take the offer. So, Miss kortnie Christiansen, 5'8, Outside hitter, Libero is heading to Wyoming this fall on a volleyball scholarship. What do you think about that? It was so crazy how it all just literally fell into place, out of nowhere, completely unexpected. So I signed for a year, to just get things paid for while I apply to nursing programs back here in Utah, and then most likely I will be back at WEber, or Utah State in a year. So thats my crazy story. It was just so weird. I have never had a prompting that strong in my whole life. I am proud of myself for following it. If nothing else I will gain from all this, I have learned how to listen to the spirit,If thats what it was anyway...

So Now I am pretty overwhlemed with getting myself all ready to go. Back into shape. Back to the Volleyball World. So here we go. I will be moving there August 7 bright and early (Kade's Bday...I feel bad:(...) For my physical, move in, and scrimmage that night. Let the games begin.

Struggling...

Yes. I said it. I am struggling, in the blogging area of my life, and many others as well. I'M SORRY! I wanted to be a go getter blogger, and update like crazy and keep it up, but I just have been so busy. I know that is my excuse every time, Katie will attest to that one. But I am trying. Its the Effort that counts! Well, the Summer is...well coming to an end a lot faster than I planned on. I have been working many hours at the nursing home. Oh the joy of working as a CNA. Life is Busy. And then I find myself, lonely on a Friday night, missing important people in my life, that I resort back to pouring my heart out to the blog. Too bad this thing doesn't talk back to me! [Dont you worry...I pretend it does anyway!] I miss Katie. My sister. Alot. I miss Ricky, my best friend. Alot too. I miss my dad. Too much. I miss my mom, even though I see her all the time. I want to just soak up as much family time as I can get. I miss my brothers. They grow up too fast. How am I going to be able to just leave them.

I guess this is all part of GROWING UP. I can deal.