This page says Katherine. No one really knows me as Katherine, but it is my name, so we put it on here. You can call me Kate. Or Katy. I’ll answer to both. It confuses some people. If you’re curious, I can explain, but it’s not really that interesting.
I live in Raytown, Missouri. Jon and I bought a home here in 2004. We like our cute, little, old house very much. It helps that there’s now an awesome coffee shop nearby. Everyone at Benetti’s knows us well.
I’m originally from Kettering, Ohio (suburb of Dayton). I left Ohio because of Jon. In case you haven’t read his page, the story of how we came to be a couple is rather unique. It can also be quite long. The very short version is that we were both on the Velvet Blue Music e-mail list, had a couple of meetings (sort of by chance), became friends, realized we had a ton of things in common and enjoyed hanging out together, and started dating long-distance in February 2002. A year later I was planning a move to Kansas City.
Jon and I were married on November 1, 2003. I am incredibly blessed to be his wife. He’s my motivator for continued growth and learning, my comic relief, my sounding board, and my best friend. He never ceases to amaze me with how he can find little ways to make my day and make me smile. Sometimes he’ll even go see dance or theater performances with me. He’s one of the most thoughtful, genuine people I’ve ever met. I love him. (And if you haven’t seen it on the main blog, we’re expecting our first child in early November 2011!)
We have a dog named Einstein. He’s kind of neurotic, but very sweet, so he fits in well. He sheds excessively. He’s too smart for his own good, sort of like a genius who has no common sense. And he’s 65 pounds, but thinks he should be a lap dog (or a cat perhaps).
I work for the International Association of Assessing Officers as the Membership and Publications Assistant. I wear a lot of hats. I write, edit, proofread, take pictures, create spreadsheets, update our database, answer a lot of phone calls and e-mails, help brainstorm for marketing projects, compile information, and keep stuff organized among other things. I enjoy it, and I get to work with a good team of people in a historic downtown building.
I have a degree in Liberal Studies and Communication Arts from Park University. Before finishing school there, I spent four years studying Journalism at Wright State University. Some of my writing and photography will grace this page.
I recently finished a Master of Liberal Arts, with a concentration in The Creative Arts (mostly covering art history and literature), from Baker University. I love all visual and performing arts and have been around them in various ways my whole life. I am a firm believer in arts education and appreciation, and hope to someday work in support of the arts and humanities.
For a few months each year I judge local winter guard competitions. If you have no idea what that is, think indoor flag corps with no marching band, more dance and theater elements, and more creativity. Check out Winter Guard International or the Mid-Continent Color Guard Association to learn more.
That’s the main info about me (for now). Thanks for reading my ramblings. I hope all is well with you. Peace.
