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  1. The Hunt: Why Employers Should Consider More Than My Resume

    October 11, 2011 by Blondette

    If you search “Katie Leas“ in Google you find me. In fact, you find this blog. *sweeping beauty queen arm gesture, aka, how I greet people who enter my office* WELCOME!

    First, I’m not committing social media faux paus. My boss knows I’m searching for a new job. In fact, everyone has been supportive about my decision to do something new. So, potential employer or potential employer HR representative, let me answer the question you are now dying to ask:  Why are you leaving your current job? I’m so glad you asked! As a child you never realize how much your parents or other adults “are” their job. The Katie that started at the company 6 years ago is not the Katie of late 2011 – and that’s okay. But in this case, it means Katie is looking for something different in her life. To get back into first person, I miss feeling passionate about my work.

    Lesson #1: I’m a learning nerd. I love to problem solve and I love to dig, analyze, and synthesize. I love to share information about which I am passionate. That can be language, nutrition, exercise, super-nerdy science stuff, software, how to build a website, or reality television.

    Lesson #2:  My career dream is to be a writer in the vein of Jen Lancaster or Bill Bryson. That’s right. I will likely someday want to leave your company – and that’s okay.

    Lesson #2.5:  I am strongly compelled to share my love of language and communication. I believe that a firm grasp on language can leapfrog your life. I believe in short answer and essay tests instead of multiple choice tests.

    What you can’t get from a piece of paper where I try to cram transferableskillsandachievementsandeducationandcareerobjectives in hopes of impressing you is my unbridled zeal. I think and feel with everything I’ve got – and it’s a lot.

    I blog as an outlet. I blog as an exercise. I blog because writing and communication is an essential component of Katie.

    I participate in social media. I am a person. I will not suppress that need to share and connect.

    Lesson #3:  I love lists! And outlines! Most of the time my thoughts are swirling around, fast and bouncy, and I have to force them into order. Lists and outlines create discrete tasks and keep information in a logical, natural order. So, here’s a list for you that won’t appear on a resume, but is every bit as much “me” as the transferableskillsandachievementsandeducationandcareerobjectives that fit on one page.

    Favorite Movies:

    Favorite TV Shows

    • The West Wing – all time favorite
    • Modern Family
    • How I Met Your Mother
    • Parenthood

    Favorite Sport

    • Currently, soccer. SportingKC games are really fun. And I *still* can’t get over the fact that there’s a player with the last name of Bunbury.

    Favorite Book

    • TRICK QUESTION! A Walk in the Woods, Les Miserables, Such a Pretty Fat, Harry Potter x 8 (again), The Book Thief, Firefly Summer

    Favorite Shoes

    • My rusty cowboy boots

    Hobbies:

    • trying to run, trying new things, reading, staring at my cats, the Internets, learning, writing, drinking coffee

     

    You will miss out if you do not try to hire me. I will work hard for you. I will work smart for you. I will be grateful every day that you took a chance on me.

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  2. You Might be Katie Leas if: Part YOU SAY IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY!

    February 21, 2010 by Blondette

    Why, it’s my birthday too!

    Here are some facts that would lead you to believe you are Katie Leas, born February 21, 1981:

    1. Your legal name is Catherine Marie
    2. You were almost named Sarah (nobody doesn’t like!)
    3. You were named after both of your great-grandmothers on your mom’s side and your grandmother on your father’s side (middle name)
    4. Your 30th birthday is next year on a national holiday- President’s Day
    5. shit, did you just say 30?
    6. The doctor wasn’t so sure you were coming out – his name? Dr. Mabee.
    7. You were born on a military base.
    8. You were a temperate and happy baby who liked mud puddles and sitting in baskets.
    9. Catherine with a “C,” Katie with a “K” – confusing people on the other end of the phone for 29 years.
    10. You learned your real first name sometime before kindergarten and subsequently when there were 2 Katie’s in your class, you spoke up and said, your real name was Catherine and you could go by that.
    11. aka: Kate Marie, Katie Duwee (really need to ask my godparents about that one), Bubbles/BubblesMcGee, Kat, Princess Mary LaLa
    12. You share a birthday with your aunt- Happy Birthday Mary Kay!
    13. Your best birthday so far was your 21st because you were surrounded by so many friends.
    14. Your worst birthday was your 26th.
    15. You’re thankful your parents didn’t stop after Brian.
    16. You were 3 weeks late. See, Tammi, I’ve actually improved!
    17. The Showbiz Pizza robot band is still scary!!!
    Katie Leas as a baby.

    Me when I was still fresh.

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  3. You Might be Katie Leas if: Freeflowing

    October 11, 2009 by Blondette

    1. You want to go see Disney’s “A Christmas Carol” but find it interesting that there was already a commercial for it in September.
    2. You wore cowboy boots to the conference dammit.
    3. Someone owes you and the heel of your black pump for dislodging the wet wad of toilet paper that was not pushed far enough into the bowl of the good toilet at work to flush away. You’re such a public servant.
    4. You were driving home when you decided you wanted to do a You Might be post because of #3 and something else you hope you’ll remember.
    5. You’re really going to take care of that laundry today. Gotta get ready for the move.
    6. OMG. That’s right! You close on your house in 4 days! DID YOU HEAR ME?! LET ME YELL IT FOR YOU. WOOt.
    7. kittens
    8. You’re excited about your very detailed spreadsheet of expenses and the prospect of making it into a pivot table if you desire. cuz you designed it like a database table. cuz you’re special.
    9. You’re not annoyed by the music at the coffee shop. Odd.
    10. You awoke today with an odd sense of happy.
    11. You do have this weird pain in your neck that’s probably from your pillow architecture.
    12. You’ve been told that maybe you need to go outside and run because you are so energetic.
    13. Table dancing? check
    14. random giggles? check
    15. borderline annoying to your friends? check

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  4. You Might Be Katie Leas if…Part: Waiting

    September 2, 2009 by Blondette

    1. If your living room is stuffy because it’s too nice outside to keep your A/C on, but you can’t open your big living room windows because your cats can get out on the ledge through the screens
    2. and the open windows don’t do great things for your allergies
    3. If you “forgot” that your blinds are open
    4. If you felt the first stings of trying to buy a house by losing the house that made you “glowy”
    5. If you are a fan of Augmentin for the moment.
    6. did I mention it’s hot in here? Oh, I guess I could take off the sweater and wool pants.
    7. They had to call the roofers…again. You’re suspicious of the damage and mold quotient.
    8. It was more than just a burnt out light bulb in your kitchen.
    9. You are sadly amused by farming on Facebook.

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  5. You Might Be Katie Leas if Part: Here and Now

    June 3, 2009 by Blondette

    1. Wednesday night is suddenly almost over.
    2. Jay Leno has ended his tenure as steward of the prime late night talk show spot opposite David Letterman.
    3. Twelve hour work days somehow seem longer than they used to. As do 14,15, and 16 hour work days.
    4. You drank chocolate soy milk for dinner because you ate too may soy crisps and jordan almonds this afternoon.
    5. It’s headache season (have I ever mentioned that I get seasonal headaches? It’s true; I’m much more prone to headaches in late fall and through autumn. Something about the atmosphere and my head- and then they drag my stomach into the game.)
    6. You’re gearing up for a long, quick two months.
    7. You say “gee willikers”
    8. You’re getting anxious about home buying, not because you don’t think you can handle it, but because you are afraid you won’t find the right house.
    9. You’re stopping at 9 because you’re tired because of #5 + #3 + #1.

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  6. You Might be Katie Leas If: Part Welcome Back

    February 10, 2009 by Blondette

    That’s right. My blog is back. What better way to get back on the horse than by writing a “You Might be Katie Leas If” post? So, check for these symptoms. This is not intended for diagnosis, please see your doctor if you think you might be Katie Leas.

    1. You’re making 2009 a year of getting yourself healthy.
    2. This includes oral health. Did you know that poor oral hygiene increases your risk of stroke?
    3. You were fascinated and disgusted by the cameras used by the dentist to illustrate your tooth decay.
    4. You feel like you’re chipping away at your friends one person at a time.
    5. You’re scared that things can’t be repaired and it’s eating at you more and more each day.
    6. You think that the fact that you can’t figure out what to say means it’s not the right time but it gets harder each day to remain silent.
    7. You’re uncommonly angry.
    8. You decided to stop drinking over a month ago, but never told anyone.
    9. You’re not sure if it’s a forever decision, but
    10. You didn’t recognize yourself a couple times throughout the year and
    11. it scared you and
    12. You know that it’s harder to lose weight and get healthy when you drink so
    13. you think it’s the right decision for now.
    14. And you really need to lose weight because you worked way too hard 4 years ago to see it all vanish
    15. Kittens make your legs warm.
    16. You plan to move when your lease is up in November and
    17. your goal is to move into a house…
    18. that you own.
    19. You are stubborn, analytical, and a researcher and do things in your own time
    20. but sometimes you take a long friends you know will push you to make a decision
    21. which is part of the method in the madness
    22. You aren’t sure what you think about the lady who just gave birth to octuplets
    23. You’re excited that everyone seems to love your new hair style as much as you do.
    24. Maybe needs some time off that doesn’t involve recovery.
    25. loves the snorting breathing sound of Tebe kitten
    26. wants it to be cold and snowy this weekend so she can use her new fireplace tools and salute winter before Spring truly arrives
    27. Is tired of interviewing and training
    28. is still looking for shoes to buy
    29. is tempted to start rewatching all seven (7) seasons of The West Wing.

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  7. You Might be Katie Leas Part: Yo Quiero

    April 27, 2008 by Blondette

    1. I think in pictures.
    2. I sing Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, and Kelly Clarkson at the top of my lungs with or without my moon roof open. and when I say sing, I mean yell. It feels wonderful.
    3. Is this what I felt like before? I can’t remember.
    4. I like this computer because I like the way the keys respond to my swift, and sometimes hasty or misplaced fingers.
    5. I like cherry vanilla Diet Dr. Pepper from Sonic–or from a 2-liter bottle.
    6. I like listening to songs sung in French.
    7. I like horoscopes (Pisces) I should have read my horoscope Thursday morning.
    8. I like to think that reading my horoscope totally maybe might have saved me a few embarrassing moments
    9. (oh, and yo quiero Taco Bell even when I’m not drunk.)
    10. I like cleansing tea. even though it makes you feel ill. the end result feels better.
    11. I learned that you should eat and not drink alcohol when drinking cleansing tea.
    12. I like attention and flattery.
    13. I like flirting
    14. I like provoking reactions
    15. No quiero feeling foolish
    16. I like connecting with books and the aching need to devour them.
    17. I like to dream–and daydream
    18. I like to believe that my dreams and daydreams are tangible and can become reality.
    19. though sheer will if necessary
    20. I like that I still find joy and hope in each day.
    21. I like that I find things special and beautiful in each person I know.

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  8. You Might be Katie Leas if: Part OMGWTFBBQ!!!1 SHE’S ALIVE!

    April 1, 2008 by Blondette

    It’s been too long. I sit here in my robe, with a towel upon my head and realize, some of you may have forgotten me. and particularly, whether or not you are me.

    So, you might be Katie Leas if:

    1. You feel more content when you wear Satsuma body butter. mmm
    2. You are reading a book that talks a lot about lobsters and you aren’t yet sure if it’s going to stick.
    3. You can’t stop looking at your right foot.
    4. You know not everyone who reads this will understand why you would be looking at your right foot.
    5. Your hair is getting long
    6. it’s now past your shoulders
    7. and it’s probably going to get longer because it will take at least another month before you get your butt to the salon.
    8. You need to do laundry, take out the trash, and buy cat litter.
    9. You’ve learned why people call it a “Crackberry.”
    10. You really have to start working out again or you are going to hate yourself.
    11. You know “she’s just bein Miley”
    12. You’ve recently become more aware of the male obsession with the high five
    13. You’re not entirely on board
    14. because you’re female.
    15. You still wonder
    16. You’re excited about growing tiny flowers in miniature pots.
    17. Same old, same old.
    18. You’d like to go on a real vacation this year.

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  9. You Might be Katie Leas if: Part “Say Goodnight Gracie”

    December 4, 2007 by Blondette

    1. you can polish off the giant salad
    2. your wrist hurts
    3. you have been converted to a true “texter”
    4. you still only say “idk” for kicks because of the commercial with the little girl and the grandma (“idk my bff jill” or “idk my bff rose”)
    5. you’re spread too thin
    6. you ate meat after 3 months without it
    7. but it hurt your stomach and you realized you can go without
    8. but you might start eating fish
    9. You never liked fish–until you hit your 20′s
    10. your hair turned wavy round about the age of 21-22
    11. then it got less wavy (maybe it was the hair color? you were sporting “sangria” colored hair at that age)
    12. you’re too lazy to make your capitalization consistent
    13. the star atop your Christmas tree is too heavy so it leans to one side
    14. you love to sprawl and squish
    15. this morning, you flipped someone off at the 9 hwy exit of 169 while listening to Christmas music
    16. you’ve still got about 4 things to finish for work before you go to bed tonight
    17. you started a post about anxiety but your power went out
    18. you take the power going out as a sign
    19. your cat jumped on your back while you were eating your giant salad
    20. you contemplate and worry about things like “what if I am alone and start choking?” “what if I were to get rear-ended by a speeding car while driving across a bridge?”
    21. you think this is the best number–other than 3.
    22. you like the odd ones
    23. numbers, animals, and people
    24. you think the Paseo Bridge is scary.
    25. you’ve cried more in the past 3 months than you have in the past 5 years
    26. you have oh so many thoughts
    27. you’re planning to take a day off work to bake cookies
    28. it makes you feel productive and it makes people happy
    29. you like making people happy
    30. sometimes that means sacrificing your own happiness
    31. you like your eyes

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  10. You Might Be Katie Leas If: Part Something or Other

    October 25, 2007 by Blondette

    Part IV (?)

    You Might be Katie Leas If:

    1. You buy your cat little craft birds.
    2. You wait for Tammi to say the third and last “eh” after “umbrella, ella ella, eh eh”
    3. You are so happy that Mother Nature finally realized it’s no longer summer.
    4. Fall Colors. leaves, purses, shoes, the sky
    5. Invasion of the Fruit Flies continues! But your traps are working!
    6. You just saw a commercial where a big dog exploded into a lot of little dogs. And they were all very fluffy. and it amused you enough to write about it on your blog.
    7. You’re dramatic.
    8. but you’re super funny too!
    9. You know
    10. but
    11. you don’tknow
    12. Tonight you ate milk chocolate and cheese.
    13. Tomorrow you won’t.
    14. Writing and expressing your feelings through the written word is just part of who you are.
    15. You need to talk because you’re sad. but you needed time to process. It’s part of who you are.

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