Saturday, January 22, 2011

CIRCLES, An introduction:

Hi, I'm Corinne. I was born March 1st to Mr & Mrs Robert (Bob) & Holly. I am the firstborn of four. Curtis: 20, Courtney: 16, Connor: 15. I was raised going to church and attending a private Christian school not to far from home. I moved down to the Southern California area to transfer to Azusa Pacific University (APU), quite possibly the best college ever. Just this last May I graduated with a degree in Accounting. Just a few weeks after graduation I led a mission’s trip to Nepal (which you can read about below if you’re interested) and two weeks after arriving back in the States I started my position as an accountant at a firm in Irvine. I am still employed there and they keep me very busy. I audit local and regional governments, federal clients, not-for-profits, and entities along those lines. This year I have set before me the goal of passing all four parts of the CPA exam. Should be a great challenge, but so worth it when I’m done.

Before I heard about Circles I was on the search for a mentor and only dead ends were to be found.  I was also interested in joining a small group, but this didn’t exactly work out either. Transitioning from APU to life in the corporate world has been really difficult and I yearn for a close-knit community of authentic people who love on each other, seek God together, and are working to build His Kingdom. Basically, I want everything that Circles is defined as. Iron sharpening iron, new amazing truths of the Lord revealed through one another. I cannot begin to share how excited I am.

What I want more than anything: 
To hear the Lord say, “Well done my good and faithful servant.” 


I think you can tell a lot about a person by the people they surround themselves with. So here is a short introduction to a few of my favorites:
 
These are my lovely roommates. We enjoy our trips to Disneyland. Miss Dani is on the far left, then Ashley  (the birthday girl in this picture), myself, and Alex. They graduated from APU with me and are constant joys in my life.

 This is my baby sister whom I mentioned above, Miss Courtney Brooke. She is simply amazing and totally gorgeous. I want her to move down to So Cal and live with me, but shes only 16, so that might still be a while. I hope that she comes and visits soon & I can bring her to Rock Harbor.
P.S. I really really like flowers: 


9 comments:

  1. Corinne, I love the way this post reflects so many different dimensions of who you are. Nicely done.

    I will say I was shocked to hear you describe Nick as the handsomest man alive. I've held that title for 36 years and I don't see it being stolen any time soon. Other than that, everything else made sense.

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  2. thats all i want to hear too

    To hear the Lord say, “Well done my good and faithful servant.”

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  3. I love that you added pictures to this post! I think pictures say more than a thousand words. oh...and in response to your comment on my post...I would absolutely love to be your hair stylist!! It would be an honor =) And I would also love to go to Disneyland anytime that you go!! I'm am looking forward to hanging out and being a part of your close-knit community!

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  4. We never did get to talk about Nick today. Sneaky of you bringing him up at the last possible moment. Need to meet him.

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  5. Such a great reflection of your life and I look forward to learning more! :)
    Amen, Justin and Corinne, that is all I want to hear, also. His voice is the only voice I want directing my life and I'm so stoked on circles and being able to learn how to listen collectively to our Savior's voice.

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  6. Corinne!
    I loved talking to you at lunch yesterday! I can't wait to see you tonight!

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  7. My little sister - 19 now - just moved here from Minnesota :) I had to wait for her to graduate high school before she had the option of leaving home. : )

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  8. I thought of Caydin (see post above) when I read about your sister :)

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  9. I love my Nick as well...something in common.

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