My name is Kat, short for “KATHRYN MARIE GET DOWNSTAIRS RIGHT NOW,” (Mom).

A former Philadelphian and quasi-nomad, I’ve called New Orleans “home” for the past three years.  While living in the Crescent City, I had the supreme luck and privilege of running around with kids and adults for a living.

Sometimes, I trained for crazy races.

Occasionally, I wrote essays about running in said crazy races.

But most days, I found myself next to the bayou, sprawled out in the grass, pondering the complexities of life and screw-top wine bottles with friends.

I love many things, including, but not limited to: coffee, sunshine, peanut butter, kids, laughing, brass bands, glitter, and people. 

Chicago is my *very* recent place of residence and where I am pursuing my Masters in Social Work.

This– the letters, the pictures, the !!! and amazingness of people–

is my June Project.