Let’s Play the Name Game

by katelin on June 13, 2013

First of all. I have no idea if I’ve written this post before. After six years of blogging there’s bound to be some repeats but I couldn’t find it so I’m going with it.

The other day at work an IT person that I’ve never met sent an email to a different coworker and referred to me as Kate. And I was appalled. Okay not appalled, annoyed? Miffed? Any of those.

My name is Katelin. And if you’ve never met me and we’ve never chatted or had any sort of interaction I’d like for you to call me that. Katelin, simple as that.

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[Occasionally I wear sombreros but that's a post for another day]

Yes, I do frequently go by Kate and respond to Kate, but it’s usually friends and family calling me that. To me, Kate has it’s own speicalness and not something a stranger can just assume they can use.

I remember the first time a boy I liked in college called me Kate and I wasn’t even sure he was talking to me. But he was. And it was so lovely. If he was using a nickname it just had to mean we were friends. And every time my friends say “Hey Kate” I answer immediately and I know they’re not calling me Kate out of laziness (okay sometimes) but out of endearment and friendship. And when Matt now says “Kiss ME Kate” (okay I made that up, he’s never said that but my musical loving heart would adore him even more if he did, haha)  Hell, when Matt just says Kate it’s special as we’ve morphed into that couple that rarely uses our actual names except to get each other’s attention.

Names are a funny thing and maybe I’m going a little overboard with this but I love my name, I truly do. I love every part of Katelin. It’s special, it’s lovely and it’s quite phonetic (ha). And if you want to shorten it and call me Kate, just ask and maybe I’ll let you into the VIP club.

 

And in case you were curious (I know you are), some of the other nicknames I’ve had (and respond to) over the years include:
K$
Katewin
Friendito
Kake
Kakelin
Trouble
Big Sister
K1
KRad
Cali
Katie Lee
Katie Kate Kate

 

Some of them are totally obvious other make no sense at all, but I love them all the same.

 

What about you? Any nicknames you go by? Do you feel weird when strangers call you something other than your name?

 

happy thursday!

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Where’s Hollywood?

by katelin on June 11, 2013

Two weeks in a row of Hollywood news? Aren’t you so impressed? You should be. Before you know it I’ll be back to blogging like normal with Hollywood and wine reviews and just, well actually let’s not get too ahead of ourselves okay?

Anyhoo, starting off this week in cuteness we have Chris Hemsworth (swoon) and daughter India looking oh so very precious. I mean, cut it out with the cute, I can barely handle it.

Also bringing some major cuteness we have Pink and daughter Willow. Her little bitty smile is too much, they are just the sweetest.

In other Hollywood news Ellen Page and Alexander Skaarsgard are an item, and a pretty cute one…Hilary Clinton joined Twitter and her bio is pretty excellent…Jonah Hill might be a jerk, womp…Paris Jackson, 15 year old daughter of Michael Jackson, attempted suicide last week and she’s currently getting treatment and hopefully a whole lot of love right now…Erin Brokovich was arrested for a DUI over the weekend and her mug shot is pretty horrendous…and this picture just makes me think of Where’s Waldo? Really it’s like Where’s Leo?

In some favoriteness…
Happiest of birthdays to Pacey Whitter/Charlie Conway/Joshua Jackson! Apparently 35 is the year of newsboy hats and knit sweaters. Okay then. He’s still adorable.

The Rock is my new favorite person in Hollywood. Seriously, his Twitter stream is amazing (seriously, follow him) And he just seems so nice and genuinely grateful for his success. Also he’s had a movie in the Top 10 for the past sixteen weeks, so that’s saying something.

In music news…
Alabama Shakes. Apparently I am so late to this party but my goodness I’ve had “Hold On” and “Always Alright” on repeat. And the fact that the lead singer is a 24 year old woman is just amazing. Despite the crazy face she makes while performing (her and John Mayer may have the craziest) her voice is just so good and I am sold.

NPH. Needs to just host everything. I didn’t watch the Tony’s but his opening number is pretty dang amazing, nicely done Sir, nicely done.

PBS Studios does one hell of a remix. And they’ve done yet another one for Mister Rogers that is quite excellent. Enjoy.

In movie news…
Divergent. We have a picture of Four (actor Theo James) and SWEET MERCY. I mean, yes I’m on board with this. Also if you have no idea who Theo James is, That’s Normal breaks it down for us pretty well.

In TV news…
Dexter. I can’t believe the final season is so close. EW posted some new crazy pictures from their feature and my goodness.

Sons of Anarchy. Charlie Hunnam was selected for an Emmy’s panel for Variety (which is sort of mean since the Emmy’s continue to ignore this wonderful show) and it’s pretty entertaining. It’s Charlie, some other Brits and William H. Macy. An interesting combo of people for sure.

Friday Night Lights. There was a reunion over the weekend in Austin and I wasn’t invited. FOR SHAME. There was also mention of a movie. And if that happened, oh man. Also, I’ve noticed several of my friends are watching this show for the first time and every time anyone mentions it I go all bezerk in caps lock and praise my love. I’m sorry. But not really. BECAUSE TEXAS FOREVER, TAMI TAYLOR Y’ALL. Also, I need a Dillon Panthers shirt, like stat.
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Lastly in WTFness a former contestant on Britain’s Got Talent egged Simon Cowell during a live taping of the show. Yes, she egged him. Like an angry teenager. It’s just so weird. And random.

 

Anything I missed? Amanda Bynes still driving the crazy train?

 

happy Hollywood tuesday!  

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