Meet Kate...

I wanted to try something new and give a piece of my writing for everyone to read! So! Meet Kate Hill. A character I came up with senior year of high school and haven't looked back. I have gotten very attached to Kate and her counterpart (you'll meet him soon) and talk about them now as they are real people. I think that's a writer thing. #writer #writing #character #SamandKate #lovestory #dating #NewYorkCity #creativewriting

Hi I’m Kate Anystin Hill.

I’m twenty-five years old and live in New York City and work at a marketing firm for a boss who I swear has a vendetta against me. But, it’s what I went to school for and what I love to do so I suck it up. I didn’t grow up in the most glamorous of households; my mom had to work three jobs in order to support us because my dad was a wingnut who walked out on us when I was three. I don’t have a relationship with him and I’ve never tried. The thought of trying to be with him, makes me sick. So, I put all of my energy into my work and try to do everything my boss wants right so she doesn’t yell at me.

I have had to work hard for everything I have. Getting into college and away from Ohio was the best thing that ever happened to me. I loved parts of my childhood, best friends, sleepovers, even school; but that didn’t compare to the scene at home. Once my dad left, everything changed. My mom fell into a huge battle with depression and I had to call 911 multiple times to save her. I didn’t tell anyone at school what was going on at home, so I just sat there quietly and acted like everything was okay. The facade became too much and I knew moving away was the best thing to do: leave everything and everyone behind. Start over.

I never had an example of what it’s like to be with a man that respected and cared for me. That is, until now. I have never been a fan of online dating, even as an introvert, until I figured out that men at bars and clubs are complete scumbags and it wasn’t worth it anymore to try meeting them in person. So, I tried an app...let me just say, I am now a fan of dating apps. My expectations have been very pleasantly exceeded. I met this guy and we hit it off right away. Albeit, I was a more reserved and it was awkward until I got more comfortable but now, I know could be around forever. I can see a future with him more than anyone I’ve ever known. I feel things are looking up, I can feel good. About life, about love, and even about my job. Maybe I will be that girl who gets the guy and a promotion.