I continue to have crazy famous connections with my relatively new name. On Wednesday Scott texted me and said, "Are you in the Daily Universe?" That's the BYU school newspaper. "Uh, not that I know of," I replied. I didn't remember being extra quotable or having my picture taken. Well cousins Erik and Kyle kept saying that I was featured in the paper and even said, "Wow, we didn't know Katie accomplished so much."
Weird! I looked through the whole newspaper, looking for any articles that I might have an opinion on or be related to, and any pictures that would have any bit of likeness. Nothing. Finally, Scott gives me a call, laughing. "I found you in the paper. Let's just say you need to check page six."
Page six was a full sized add for PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PWC) one of the Big Four accounting firms that recruits at BYU. It was a picture of two young women, one in her early twenties and a teenager, both staring off into the distance. The ad was topped with a title "Constant Kate". The caption read something like, Katie Chandler is finding balance as the legal guardian to her teenage sister, as she is successful in a promising career.
Er... no sisters here. But PWC didn't make this story up, even though my first impression was exactly THAT. They must have seen my name in an email communication from BYU Career Services to their recruiters and thought, "Hmm... that's a name with great feeling and pathos. Let's write an ad about her." There is actually a Constant Kate, CPA (see video)... or at least there was another Katie Chandler. Pretty sure after I did some research that she is now married and a Jones.
Not that Jones is any less of a name, but you'll notice that PWC hasn't updated their ad. Chandler must inspire more connection and sympathy, homey quality. Good name, what can I say?
Very quality name. Here's to you being famous!
ReplyDeleteMan, why don't I ever have that problem with Thornock??? (or Thorhock)... it's totally a power name... and by totally I mean not at all.
ReplyDeleteHi Katie! Nice to meet you. This is Katie Chandler here, famous for my ad in the BYU newspaper (and newspapers across the county). Thanks for the shout out and full blog! I am actually still not married. My wedding date is June 6th. I'm assuming you found my wedding announcement that said we would be married in the spring. Spring has become Summer now. I also found your comment about Jones quite interesting. Even if I was married, maybe I chose not to change my name... (not the case but is very common in today's world). I do love my name and am definitely sad to see it go. Never imagined I would have this many people talking about me when I shared my story. Glad you are sharing such a great name!
ReplyDeleteSomeone asked me if I was related to any Chandlers in Salt Lake, and unfortunately I am not. I had to check with the in-laws, but the family history says no.
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