What's In A Name

My God given name is Katie, not Katherine, Kathleen or anything of the sort. That's right, my parents gave me a nickname as a permanent name. I asked my Mom about this, and she thought that I could be called Katie when I was younger and Kate as I grew up. I guess that's some good logic. Last weekend Ryan's friend was in town, and we got talking about how I don't really feel like a Kate. I've always felt a Katie. When you think about it, a Kate and a Katie are two completely different people. Kate is put together, organized and punctual. Katie is a party hound, with a dirty car and wallet full of receipts. 

We started discussing how I am and am not Kate or Katie. For example, Kate has a fancy purse for every season (true). And Katie runs late to practically everything (also true). Kate points out spelling errors and grammatical mistakes (not true). While Katie reads US Weekly and doesn't know the difference between there and their (also not true). Kate lives by the phrase "early to bed, early to rise". Katie snoozes for an hour and then forgets to feed the cats on the way out the door (partially true). Kate measures everything out while cooking (totally true). While Katie throws things pell-mell style into the mixing bowl. Kate is obsessed with her to-do list (completely true). Whereas, Katie doesn't know what a to-do list is. 

At the end of the discussion, we figured that I was 80% Katie and 20% Kate. And I'm OK with that. I'm klutzy, and quirky, but at the same time I'm particular and even quirkier. I guess that's just the way I roll. 

A Kitty-Cat Block Island Recap: PART DOS

Well, looky here, I have my cat camera pics ready. I brought the camera with us to Block Island. I don't think it turned out quite as well as the Party Time camera, but love them anyway. And without further adieu, here's a little kitty-cat recap.

Light House & whiskers

Is that a cat on the beach? Or are you just happy to see me. 

Ryan, I think you have a cat on your lap.

Representin' my hood

My friend Walter, the emu. 

The Blue Dory in all her cuteness. 

Block Island Adventure: Summer Recap Numbero Uno

Block Island is my happy place. You know what I'm talking about, the kind of place that makes you feel most relaxed, happy, and at peace.  It's a perfect mix of open beaches, quiet streets, and ice cream. Everyone is friendly and it's just kinda perfect. We went this summer to celebrate my 30th birthday and it was just marvelous. We sun bathed, toured the island on a moped (which I highly recommend), visited the famous bluffs, and ate ourselves silly. I'm almost positive that I had the best meal of my life a The Beachhead--can we say lobster mac-n-cheese? Yup, I went there. And I wasn't sorry about it. It was a great time, that's for damn sure. 

ugly, right?!

 

our home away from home

My Birthday dinner...look at his handsome mug?!

ummm, just call me super excited

As I've mentioned before, I'm a huge Harry Potter nerd. Like HUGE.  And I just heard that J.K. Rowling is writing a new movie series. Apparently, it's inspired by the Hogwarts textbook Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. I have to say that this is a VERY interesting take, and I would not for a million years have thought of this plot line myself. I can't wait to see how everything turns out.  I am so excited, I just can't hide it..

What Would You Doooooooo With 3 Months Off

Jenni always posts the best blogging challenges, and this month's challenge is no different.  One of her questions really intrigued me, so much so I felt compelled to answer.

If you could take three months off from your current life and do anything in the world, what would you do?

My answer is an absolute NO BRAINER. I would move to Paris for three months and get to know myself. I would wander the streets of the different arrondissements  stopping in cafes and shops. I would write in a journal about everything and nothing.  I would sign up for French lessons and become tres fluent (a life goal of mine). I would embrace the culture and determine what I value most in this life. I would visit Versailles and do all of those quintessential things one does in Paris.  Basically, I would pull a Sabrina and I would find myself in Paris. 

where i would be living, obviously

just one of the cafes i would be drinking endless cups of coffee in

le louvre

..versailles..

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