I’m Gone…

Goodbye #412…

        

Goodbye overly loud and humid laundry room the made my walls vibrate at all hours of the night…

Goodbye Martha, my crazy neighbors who rudely interrupted my life most the time I was sleeping…

  

Goodbye Otis, our mostly reliable, semi-suicidal elevator.

Goodbye creepy iron gate that scared away everyone, welcome visitors or not.

Goodbye my most favorite drive out of SLC.

Goodbye Chateau Le Man. It’s been a good two years. Miss me.

Movin On (part deux)

You know, the first post I ever wrote was written on the first night I slept in my new apartment in downtown Salt Lake City. 2 and a half years ago. I can’t really think about it, cuz it kinda seems like yesterday. And it doesn’t really make sense to be packing up the apartment I just moved into yesterday.

My Wendell is being all ambitious and moving to Nebraska for law school (Go Creighton!), and now I’m un-shelving my books and boxing pots and pans.

Bittersweet, really. On the bright side, I'm moving to Riverdale, back to my old basement apartment (yup, the one I’ve moved in and out of. Twice.) I'll be close to my family, close to my babies, close to the school I’m sure I’ll eventually graduate from.

Downside? I currently live in the heart of an amazing city. Interesting places, interesting people, and all my favorite restaurants within 7 minutes of my apartment. I live with the most fabulous roommate, and her almost mostly fabulous puppy. I have one really nice neighbor, and hundreds of others that don’t talk to me, which I really appreciate. And my building is called Chateau Le Man. Um, hello. That makes it awesome.

I’m gonna miss it. Muchos. Times two.

Oh well. Got to keep moving. Hopefully this is me making good decisions.

Absolute Faves.

I don't know if you know this, but I'm related to the cutest little babies ever.

Proof?

Meet Max(right) and Owen(left).

Aww...They're holding hands. Tote Adorbs =)

Day 8

 

Short Term Goals for the Month…

I thought I’d wait until the first of the month to post this---give myself a full 31 days to complete.

(I kinda hate goals, I won’t lie. I’ve made a point not to make any…reduces the chances of failure, I’ve found)

But, in the spirit of blogging, I’ll concede.

Goals for the month of May

…Blah…

1. Finish my book Tess of the D'Urbervilles—I’ve only been reading it on and off for a year…so maybe its time.
2. Do my visiting teaching.
3. Make progress on my painting (I went from finish, to significant progress, to progress. I aim high)
4. Go camping. In a tent.
5. I’m trying to lessen my sugar intake. So we’ll make that a goal—Eat less chocolate.
6. Work-out like…twice a week.
7. Wear a hat out and about.
8. Visit Four Corners.
9. Practice the piano and the guitar weekly.
10. Ride the Sky Coaster at Lagoon.
11. Go to the Tulip Festival at Thanksgiving Point.

Day 7

A picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you….

Okay…

I just love my parents. More than anything. This is what a relationship should be like. This is how you love. And they’ve taught me this throughout my life—I want to be like just like them someday. Probably why I’m being so picky. My future husband has a lot to live up to.

  

Are you seeing how awesome these people are? Look closely. How could I not be affected by them. They’re fantastic!

(we are missing a couple people in this picture, namely Baby Owen and Whore-hey(Jorge)—Saydee’s Lover/Spouse…They are important too, but I haven’t taken a picture with them in it yet.)

And of course. My foundation.

Back to Day 5…

So. Traveling is pretty much great. So I go places. These are the states I’ve been/drove through/had a layover—(driving through and laying over totally counts)

I’ve also been here:

  

And here: 

 

And here:

 

And of course here:

    

 

  

(Don’t ask me how I managed to make the same face each time over a 5 year span)

(Guess I’m just talented like that.)

Day 6 (Cuz I forgot what 5 is...)

My favorite super hero.

Um…Batman? Cuz he’s…tall?

Yup.

DAY 4

A Habit I Wish I Didn't Have...
Holy. Moly. If I could change anything about myself it would be this...

I have this terrible habit of not cleaning my room. Its plagued me for as long as I can remember. I think most of it has something to do with the fact that:

My closet is yay big…

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and the amount of clothes I have is yay big…

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Do you see the predicament I'm in? My life is hard.

Anyway. Its on my list of things to do.

You know, get a bigger closet.

Day 3

FRIENDS

Day 2

The Meaning Behind my Blog Name…

So. I’m kinda quirky, in case you haven’t noticed. This isn’t a new thing. I’ve actually been a little bit off the norm my entire life.

So was it strange when I was 14, and would randomly introduce myself to people by saying “So. My name is Kate. With a K.”? Was it stranger that on other occasions, when I wanted to make sure they were paying attention, would add “Two Ks. The second one is silent”?

Was it strange? Yes. Yes it was.

But. My blog name rocks. So. Whatever.

(okay, I’ll be honest. By “people” I mean my immediate family members. I felt it was important to reiterate who I was to them. Middle child syndrome thing, I think)

Day Numero Uno

A recent picture and 15 interesting facts about myself.

Set. Go.

  (So a couple months ago haircutting lady says “Kate, can I take some pictures of your hair to put in my portfolio?” and I say “Oh sure, go ahead”. Next thing I know, there’s a camera, and lights, and people doing my make up, and pictures of me up on a website. Apparently, I’m a model. Who knew.)

Planet of the Apes, circa 1968, is my favorite movie. Ever.

I eat more chocolate than I do regular food.

I don’t know what my natural hair color looks like.

I have a very healthy obsession with wedding dresses, and someday when I’m awesome, I totally plan on opening my own bridal shop.

I love the color red more than anything.

Almost without fail, I fall asleep during every movie I watch, regardless of time, location, or company.

I failed my driver’s test. Twice.

I do music. Piano, Guitar, Singing, Listening. It’s my passion.

I hate being cold. Unless its 84 degrees outside, I’m shivering. Life is hard.

Just because I was a ballerina for 9 years, does not mean I have any rhythm or coordination when it comes to dance. Cuz I don’t. At all.

I have not worn a pair of white socks since I was 12.

6 college major changes, and counting. Still not sure what I want to be when I grow up…

I’ve worked at America First Credit Union 8 years longer than I ever planned on working there.

I’m not the most athletic person ever, but I can basically catch anything you throw at me. It’s my cat-like reflexes.

One time, I got ran over. By a float. In a parade. That’s right.

30 Days of Posting…

So my favorite Wendy ever emailed me today and mentioned how she thought it’d be a good idea if i would stay updated on my blogging. So, this is me making an effort to be blogger-ific.

My same friend Wendy just got done with this 30 day blogging challenge…thinger. I thought it’d be a pretty easy way to ease into the idea of blogging on a regular basis. Excited? Say yes.

This is what the break down looks like, so start getting pumped =)

Day 01 - A recent picture of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself
Day 02 - The meaning behind your Blog name
Day 03 - A picture of you and your friends
Day 04 - A habit that you wish you didn't have
Day 05 - A picture of somewhere you’ve been
Day 06 - Favorite super hero and why
Day 07 - A picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you
Day 08 - Short term goals for this month and why
Day 09 - Something you’re proud of in the past few days
Day 10 - Songs you listen to when you are Happy, Sad, Bored, Hyped, Mad
Day 11 - Another picture of you and your friends
Day 12 - How you found out about blogs and why you made one
Day 13 - A letter to someone who has hurt you recently
Day 14 - A picture of you and your family
Day 15 - Put your iPod on shuffle: First 10 songs that play
Day 16 - Another picture of yourself
Day 17 - Someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why
Day 18 - Plans/dreams/goals you have
Day 19 - Nicknames you have; why do you have them
Day 20 - Someone you see yourself marrying/being with in the future
Day 21 - A picture of something that makes you happy
Day 22 - What makes you different from everyone else
Day 23 - Something you crave for a lot
Day 24 - A letter to your parents
Day 25 - What I would find in your bag
Day 26 - What you think about your friends
Day 27 - Why are you doing this 30 day challenge
Day 28 - A picture of you last year and now, how have you changed since then?
Day 29 - In this past month, what have you learned
Day 30 - Who are you?