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Miss Kettle, Chicago, IL Age and Occupation: 26, Non-Profit Donor Resource Coordinator Fiance's Age and Occupation: 27, Musician & Teacher Engagement Date: May 29, 2011 Wedding Date: February 2012 Venue: Patrick C. Haley Mansion, Joliet, IL About Me: I'm a city girl who loves a good escape, so I'm planning a Chicago wedding outside of the city. I've been described as a quirky yet down-to-earth drama queen who loves fiercely. I used to be a scientist, but now I'm learning to navigate the world of non-profit organizations. I love cooking, blogging, shopping, and music, and movies (Hans Zimmer is my favorite movie composer). Mr. Kettle and I had a short courtship and now we have a happy home with our cat-who-thinks-she's-people, Belle. We spend our days and nights with good food, live music, video games, family, and friends. Our wedding has become this wonderful excuse to bring together hundreds of people we can't bear to be without.
About Miss Kettle

Hi, hive! The first thing you should know about me, at least for the foreseeable future, is that I usually blog while at work. I love my job, but I work 12-hour shifts. So when I’m not working, I’m at home sleeping or trying desperately to slip in a bit of actually living life.

I say this to say don’t judge me for the occasional lack of coherence. Did I mention I work the night shift?

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Image via Wikipedia / Book by Stephen King


No, not that night shift, but I’ve heard it’s good writing. I work in an office doing good work with organ and tissue donation. Be an organ donor!

My job consists more of me sitting here like this:

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Learning lots ‘o stuff (I’m still training) from oversized binders such as this:

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And calling myself healthy because I eat snacks like this:

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The great thing about working nights is that I’m a night owl. The other great thing is that Mr. Kettle is a musician. On days I don’t have to work, I have no problem staying out with him at a gig until the sun comes up. And he has some amazing gigs. Ever been to Andy’s Jazz Club in Chicago?

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Personal photo taken at Andy’s Jazz Club

That’s him playing the alto saxophone in the picture. I love that man with an undying passion. Want to see more pictures of him? Of course you do.

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Whoa! Sorry about that last one. But I showed so many of him as this “serious” musician, I felt I needed to change it up. I love Mr. Kettle’s music and I love his sense of humor. He’s my favorite fiance thus far. Did I mention I have an odd sense of humor?

Mr. Kettle is also a teacher. He teaches music to elementary-age children. He’s an amazing teacher and his kids always love him. He works very hard. He also gets summers off, which is sweet!

We’re both very family-oriented people. We spend a lot, a lot, of time with our family and friends. We’re very simpatico that way.

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Image via Timberlake-Justin

Did anyone see that ridiculous movie Bad Teacher? No one? Just the crickets? OK…

What else can I say about us? I could talk about how we met and how we got engaged. That’s generally what people talk about right up front, yes? OK, that’s what I’ll talk about in my next posts.

It’s really great to be here, hive. I can’t say that enough.

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29 Responses to “Heating Up the Water - Getting to Know the Kettles Part One”

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Mrs. Trail Mix (message)  6,328 posts, Bee Keeper

Rowr, musicians are sexy! And even better that Mr Kettle is a music teacher, rock on!

 
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Mrs. Hyena (message)  1,881 posts, Buzzing bee

Ha! I like you already. I too have a weird sense of humor. :)

 
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Miss Pony (message)  4,171 posts, Honey bee

I love your sense of humor! I can’t wait to read more about you and your musician!

 
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clane616 (message)  674 posts, Busy bee

Andy’s is one of my favorite places!!! So glad to see another Chicago bee and I LOVE your writing style!!! :-)

 
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Miss Funnel Cake (message)  690 posts, Busy bee

Wait waiiit I caught that favourite fiance thing. Back story??

I’m liking your style already Kettle. Good humour! ;)

 
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ladeylock (message)  7 posts, Newbee

I knew EXACTLY what you were talking about with Simpatico….haha ridiculous but hilarious movie for sure. Nice to meet ya Miss Kettle :)

 
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ladeylock (message)  7 posts, Newbee

I knew EXACTLY what you were talking about with Simpatico….haha ridiculous but hilarious movie for sure. Nice to meet ya Miss Kettle :)

 
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Miss Ladyfingers (message)  1,119 posts, Bumble bee

Haha! Pretzel rounds are totally healthy.

 
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Miss Parasol (message)  2,132 posts, Buzzing bee

You guys sound cute! And I kind of wanted to see Bad Teacher because Mr. Parasol and I are HUGE Jason Segel fans.

 
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Mrs. Elephant (message)  6,182 posts, Bee Keeper

Simpatico - loved Bad Teacher! You two are so cute!

 
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Mrs. Pain au Chocolat (message)  1,698 posts, Bumble bee

It’s adorable, and infectious (in a good way!), how over the moon you are for Mr. Kettle! :)

 
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TinyTina (message)  3,312 posts, Sugar bee

Nice to meet you Kettle…. This post is hilarious!!!

 
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Aubergold (message)  1,406 posts, Bumble bee

YAY!!!!!

 
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CurlyRN (message)  331 posts, Helper bee

Kettle, I also look like you at work!! I am a phone triage nurse and back in the day, I used to call you all about donation support when I worked at the University hospital. Amazing work.

 
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Miss Ticket (message)  475 posts, Helper bee

Love the last picture of Mr. Kettle and your sense of humor. You are going to be such an awesome addition to the hive.

 
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Mrs. Octopus (message)  1,446 posts, Bumble bee

Mr. Octo is a saxophonist too!

 
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Miss Kettle (message)  909 posts, Busy bee

Thanks so much for all the love!! I’m overwhelmed to have such a positive response to my first post.
@Mrs. Hyena: Weird senses of humor unite!
@clane616: Yeah, I’m glad to represent Chicago. I’m no writer, so I really appreciate the compliment.
@Miss Funnel Cake: Lol, no back story. He’s my only FI, I just joke with him that he’s my favorite so far but I may trade him in should I find another model. Terrible joke, I know.
@ladeylock: I know, right! I was dying laughing the whole time, but I will never call that movie a good movie.
@Miss Parasol: You should see it. Jason was amazing in that movie. I always love him in movies too. Did you see Forgetting Sarah Marshall?
@Mrs. Pain au Chocolat: You’re over the moon for him too now aren’t you? It’s cause he’s so amazing.
@CurlyRN: It really is amazing work. A lot of people are involved in the donation process and it’s great when they really support the cause.
@Mrs. Octopus: Isn’t it the best living with a musician? The whole house just feels happier with all that music (assuming you love music).

 
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Mrs. Bunting (message)  458 posts, Helper bee

Heheh, your posts are going to be fun reading, Miss Kettle!

 
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Miss Teaspoon (message)  731 posts, Busy bee

Love that you work for organ and tissue donation! I am definitely registered!
Welcome to the bee!

 
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Miss Teacup (message)  621 posts, Busy bee

I’m a donor, too! The Kettles are FUN :) More please!

 
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Miss Kettle, Chicago, IL Age and Occupation: 26, Non-Profit Donor Resource Coordinator Fiance's Age and Occupation: 27, Musician & Teacher Engagement Date: May 29, 2011 Wedding Date: February 2012 Venue: Patrick C. Haley Mansion, Joliet, IL About Me: I'm a city girl who loves a good escape, so I'm planning a Chicago wedding outside of the city. I've been described as a quirky yet down-to-earth drama queen who loves fiercely. I used to be a scientist, but now I'm learning to navigate the world of non-profit organizations. I love cooking, blogging, shopping, and music, and movies (Hans Zimmer is my favorite movie composer). Mr. Kettle and I had a short courtship and now we have a happy home with our cat-who-thinks-she's-people, Belle. We spend our days and nights with good food, live music, video games, family, and friends. Our wedding has become this wonderful excuse to bring together hundreds of people we can't bear to be without.

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