February 27, 2012

this is so much fun.

Skirt: Made by me.  Blouse/ Belt: Thrifted.  Purse: Vintage. Shoes: Guess (via Ross.) Necklace: NY&Co.  Brooch: Hobby Lobby.  Earrings: Gift. Sunnys: Oscar de la Renta.



In case you didn’t read the previous post, Mr. took me skiing for our date on Saturday night.

It was perfect.



And even though I hadn’t skied since 2006, (Seriously, I checked the old lift ticket on my jacket) before our 3rd (who’s now 4 1/2) was born, I did pretty good.  Mr. said so, and Mr. is like a really amazing skier, so I believe him.



Anyways, about half way through the night we were riding the lift up to the top of the mountain, my skis dangling  above the snowy hillside forty feet below, my head on Mr.’s shoulder, enjoying the quiet serenity that happens to a hillside when it’s covered in snow muffling all the sound.



Then suddenly, a man came flying down the black diamond run just below us, cutting gracefully back and forth down the hillside and yelling “Wahoo!” the whole time.   I saw his face just before he passed under our feet, he stood up a little straighter and yelled out,

 “This is so much fun!”



My goodness, why not?

  I thought to myself.  



 I started cracking up, turned to Mr. and said, “That is the most awesome thing I have ever seen.”



He was laughing too.  “I know,” he replied, “that is exactly how you should feel when you’re skiing.”



Then I turned around and watched the guy a little longer.



Wouldn’t it be awesome to just let everyday feel like that?  I mean, when is the last time you let yourself have that much fun doing anything?



The more I think about that guy flying down the mountain completely uninhibited, the more it reminds me of that Friends episode where Phoebe teaches Rachel the “fun” way to run.  The way kids run.  And Rachel kind of scoffs at her, (cause let’s face it Phoebe looks like a total nerd) but then she tries it, and it’s like the most fun thing ever.



I don’t know, I’ve just been thinking about this ever since Saturday night.

  You get one life.  Only one. Why not love it?  

There will always be hard things, you will always have responsibilities and work to do, but that doesn’t mean that every little thing you touch in life can’t be made just a little more fun.



That you can’t let every day feel like that guy felt flying down the hill yelling “wahoo!”

Or climb out of bed every morning, look out the window at all the wonderful possibilities waiting, and think to yourself,

 This is so much fun.



“Life is to be enjoyed, not just endured.” -Gordon B. Hinckley.



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  1. modern Suburbanites wrote:

    that skirt is so so gorgeous! i love chevron stripes!

    http://www.modernsuburbanites.blogspot.com

    Posted 2.27.12 Reply
  2. TheTinyHeart wrote:

    I LOVE your chevron skirt and it looks amazing paired with the dot blouse! That Friends episode always makes me smile…it would be great to let go and enjoy life more :)

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart

    Posted 2.27.12 Reply
  3. Katie wrote:

    so close! You are #3 on the Top 25 contest!
    And I love that you and C went skiing this past weekend..amazing! I bet Luke would DIE to go skiing…and not out here in the midwest :)

    Posted 2.27.12 Reply
  4. Heather wrote:

    I love that outfit!! Your hair looks great, too; I need to try different hair styles! :-)

    Posted 2.27.12 Reply
  5. hotcelebration wrote:

    I love that skirt. Sewing is so rewarding.. http://www.hotcelebration.com

    Posted 2.27.12 Reply
  6. Nina Patricia @ The Adventures of Nina Patricia wrote:

    I love that episode of Friends, so true, we should all try to do it the FUN way.
    I’m officially in love with your skirt!

    Posted 2.27.12 Reply
  7. Mindie Hilton wrote:

    I adore this outfit, everything is perfect. I would love for you to strut your stuff at my Anything Goes Fri-Monday linky. The skirt is my favorite, great work on it.

    Posted 2.27.12 Reply
  8. Brandon and Krystyn wrote:

    Oh your blog is my favorite!! I love getting on Facebook and looking for your blog update….it’s seriously such a bright spot in my morning! You always say the right things and it makes me want to make my own life better, be a better mommy, and a better wife. Seriously, don’t stop. You are so amazing! Thank you so much for being such a genuine, honest, and passionate-about-what-you-do blogger!!

    Posted 2.27.12 Reply
  9. Ashley Gillett wrote:

    First of all I super duper love this outfit. I need to have more courage to mix it up a bit with colors AND patterns. I see your outfits and think, “WOW that looks great! So why wouldn’t I wear that? I’m not THAT girl that’s why. Well why not? I can be her!” I want to be a better version of me. I think dressing a little more out of my comfort zone could help push me to do other things out of it too. I’m livin on the edge now. I’m gonna mix some patterns next Sunday. HA! Thanks for the motivation Cori.

    Posted 2.27.12 Reply
  10. Carolyn wrote:

    love this post, and your skirt! I can’t believe you made it, that’s awesome!

    Posted 2.27.12 Reply
  11. Annie wrote:

    I love this post. Love the outfit. Adore the pictures especially the first picture, you look like a model. WOW!!
    Annie

    Posted 2.27.12 Reply
  12. Kristin wrote:

    I totally watched that episode last night…Love! I can’t believe you made that skirt. It’s incredible! And thanks so much for linking up to Monday Mingle last week. I hope you’ll join us again!

    Posted 2.27.12 Reply
  13. makeupandpearls wrote:

    cori, your outfit today is just gorgeous – i have major outfit envy right now.

    and secondly your post today is just fantastic. i’m feeling quite overwhelmed this week with a bunch of stuff going on and it was so nice to read this. so thank you.

    Posted 2.27.12 Reply
  14. Tairalyn wrote:

    Your outfit is just lovely.
    The Chevron the Statement necklace the purse. GAH so perfect! Love your style. Oh how I wish I could wear sunglasses soon…. we got snow yesterday :(

    Come on by Little Miss Mama and see my take on what WORKED and what DIDN’T at the Oscars Red Carpet {http://www.littlemissmama.com/2012/02/2012-oscars-lovely-not-so-much.html}

    XO
    Tairalyn

    Posted 2.27.12 Reply
  15. knockedupfabulous wrote:

    Oh, Wow! Great job making that skirt, lady! It’s perfect…love the colors and the pattern!!

    Posted 2.27.12 Reply
  16. MrsLord wrote:

    You always have the most inspiring posts :) I love skiing and it has been quite a while since I have tried, but I think it’s time to try again. That skirt is amazing – you are so talented!

    xx
    thoughtsbyapetitebrunette.com

    Posted 2.27.12 Reply
  17. Tashina wrote:

    So pretty sissy :).

    Posted 2.27.12 Reply
  18. Kym ((bitty)) wrote:

    aw, what a sweet post :) btw, your skirt = total amazingness. it’s gorgeous. just stopping by from monday mingle. your blog is great!
    xo
    kym
    bitty.and.bunny

    Posted 2.27.12 Reply
  19. The Brown Family wrote:

    I love following your blog, but this entry has to be on my top favorites! Everything from your cute outfit to the quote you shared, completely my cup a tea!

    http://chrisandchristyfamily.blogspot.com/

    Posted 2.27.12 Reply
  20. amy and jesse hudson wrote:

    I have always admired people who let themselves have fun with life like that guy you talked about. They are so refreshing. Thanks for the great story and reminder to enjoy as much of life as we can. Skiing sounds like a fantastic date idea too. I wish we had some snow that would stick her in the midwest!

    Amy
    amynjesse.com

    Posted 2.27.12 Reply
  21. Andie wrote:

    Love that. I certainly didn’t feel that exhilirated when Skiing (was too scared to leave the easiest hill/slope) but I know that feeling! It reminds me of a fortune I got once that said “enjoy life. this is not a dress rehearsal!”

    :)

    Posted 2.27.12 Reply
  22. Daisy wrote:

    Love this outfit, it’s very oh la la!
    Such great colors and the chevron skirt is to die for!

    Posted 2.27.12 Reply
  23. newpetite wrote:

    love the outfit! And I have been voting daily :-)

    Posted 2.27.12 Reply
  24. Amanda Lynn wrote:

    LOVE LOVE LOVE the outfit! And thank you so much for that reminder. I know I get so caught up in everything and forget that I need to remember how lucky I am every day.

    Posted 2.27.12 Reply
  25. Laura wrote:

    great post

    Posted 2.27.12 Reply
  26. Natasha xoxo wrote:

    Such a cute skirt and I love the pairing of zigzags and polka dots!

    xo, tasha
    twenty-something blog
    follow me

    Posted 2.27.12 Reply
  27. Megan, The Frugalista Diaries wrote:

    great look, i love the skirt and shoes

    Posted 2.27.12 Reply
  28. .Candy. wrote:

    love love how you mixed those patterns in that pale blue hue! yummy spring is here!

    ;)

    http://intoxicatedchameleon.blogspot.com

    Posted 2.27.12 Reply
  29. Bridgette Nicole wrote:

    Unreal! You are the cutest! I love that skirt, I want one!
    Follow me at:

    bridgettenicole.blogspot.com

    Posted 2.27.12 Reply
  30. Cassidy wrote:

    Your outfit is fabulous!! So in LOVE with that skirt!

    http://fitcraftystylishandhappy.blogspot.com/

    Posted 2.27.12 Reply
  31. karla@ bluegrass jewelry designs wrote:

    Love your outfit. My 4 year old runs like Phoebe. I love watching her run. : )

    Posted 2.28.12 Reply
  32. The Wright Stuff wrote:

    Hi Cori! I have been reading your blog for a couple months now, and I have to say this is my FAVORITE post of yours EVER! I LOVE your outfit, (Head to toe) and your story! (Snow-skiing holds a very special place in my heart! Especially NIGHT skiing with my hubby!) Thank you for sharing the perspective of making everything SOOO MUCH FUN! Or, actually, thanks to that wild man skiing down the mountain, but thank YOU for sharing the love!

    Posted 2.28.12 Reply
  33. Sandy a la Mode wrote:

    gosh i LOOOOOOVE your skirt!! i want it, i need it!! new follower here!

    Posted 2.29.12 Reply
  34. Anne wrote:

    This post totally makes my day! I don’t feel well this special february 29 and I’m bummed to feel this way. Why not have fun and turn it around! :)

    Posted 2.29.12 Reply
  35. Jamie Nicole wrote:

    The skiing man brought tears to my eyes. Beautiful.

    Posted 3.1.12 Reply
  36. Hanna wrote:

    Sheesh…I am so in love with that skirt….it’s my fave by the way:) I want to wear it all the time!11!

    Posted 3.5.12 Reply
  37. Mallory wrote:

    I loooove that skirt! So cute!!!
    I absolutely love your style! So glad I ran across your page!

    Mallory @ Faith. Fashion. Beauty. {follow me!}

    Posted 3.8.12 Reply
  38. Pasteesh wrote:

    Just happened upon your Blog, just Love your style and I am excited to see your outfit Ideas. What sewing pattern did you use for the skirt? Are you willing to share? Thanks Carrie

    Posted 3.11.12 Reply
  39. Pasteesh wrote:

    OOPs sorry didnt realize you sell the skirt on Etsy, How much is it? Are you going to list more? Thanks Carrie

    Posted 3.11.12 Reply