Who Am I?

I’m sure we have all been asked the big question at least once in our lives.  Who are you?  At first thought, it might seem very easy to describe who you are to others but it takes awhile to really look inside yourself and talk about who you are. What makes you special? What sets you apart from others?  

I am Kori Rae Hixson.  Born to Willie and Lois Hixson on May 2nd, 1994, at approximately 10:02 p.m.  I grew up in the itty-bitty, everybody knows everybody town of Chambers, Nebraska.  I have always been surrounded by supportive family and friends and I am so thankful for that. 

 From a young age my parents taught me that kindness matters and if you don’t have anything nice to say, then you shouldn’t say anything at all.  I’ve always looked up to my parents.  They amaze me with their words of wisdom and the way they can make any bad situation better.  I know that I don’t thank them enough for all they do, but I am so grateful for them.  They have helped shape me into the person I am currently, and the woman I will be in the future.  

Family is so important to me.  I would be nothing without them!  My sisters and I haven’t always seen eye-to-eye, but that’s the best part of sisterhood.  You have to disagree at times to really understand how much you have in common.  It may seem like we hate each other at times, but deep down we secretly like each other.  Okay, so we love each other.  They have always had my back and can always cheer me up when I’m feeling sad.  They’re the greatest and I’m so glad I have them in my life.  I am the monkey in the middle of us three girls so I’m used to being the mediator when arguments arise.  I like to think of myself as the peacemaker.  When we were younger I would always be the witness when the parentals asked what REALLY happened.  There were some ups and down growing up, but the memorable moments will stick with me forever. My family is amazing and I love them all very much.

Athletics are a key part of my life as well.  I have been around the sport of volleyball ever since I can remember.  My mom was actually pregnant with me while she was coaching volleyball in Chambers. I’m not sure if I somehow gained my love for this sport in the womb or if constantly being around it is the reason why, but either way I love the game.  I am also involved in basketball.  I love to shoot around and play pick up games with friends and family.  It’s something that we always did together and I’ve shared some great memories with my family, especially with my sisters and my dad.  Whenever we would play together I would always learn more than just basketball skills.  My dad would always tie in stories of the “good old days” or some random life lessons I didn’t ever care about.  I’m very thankful for those times though, because I realize now he was just looking out for me.  He wanted me to be the best I could be, always.  

I’m one of those people that always has a song in my head.  No matter what.  Whether it’s an overplayed, annoying pop song, a church hymn, or one of our rhapsody songs you can always guarantee that there’s a melody flowing through my head.  Music is something that I have grown to love overtime.  I wasn’t always so fond of it though.  I remember my mother forcing me to go to piano lessons, practice, practice, and oh wait. Practice again.  I dreaded sitting on that wooden bench.  The funny thing is that now I wish I would have stuck with it.  I am very appreciative of my mother for putting me in lessons after all these years.  She was the main influence behind my love of music now.  Music has always been there for me, just like my family and friends.  It seems like you can always find a song that perfectly fits the mood you’re in, good or bad. It's a great way to forget about the world and just relax.

I love shopping, hanging out with my friends, baking, singing, and anything that involves food.  I have many interests, am involved in quite a few activities, but my family and friends always seem to see me through the rough patches of my life.  I am grateful for every single one of them.  They have always been there and the experiences I have shared with them have helped shape me into the young lady I am today.  Whenever I am asked the “Who are you” question, I know that I can confidently answer it.  I am like a puzzle.  The pieces might be a little jumbled and scattered out, but when you put them all together, it’s who I am.