About Catherine

I am a geeky, chatty woman who defines her identity by her work too much. If the university would give me a salary for it, I’d make going to school my career. I have a Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation in Occupational Therapy from the University of Manitoba, and hope to get started on my master’s degree one of these days.  I am “in my happy place” whenever I get to take another course or a workshop or something of that nature, almost regardless of the subject matter.

I am married to Christopher Dueck, who’s the strong silent type whose laid back demeanor is a good counterbalance to my high-strung eccentricities. I try to have a witty sense of humour but often mistake dead-pan humour for genuine insults.

I used to be considered fairly musically-inclined, having taken classical piano and clarinet lessons for many years. I also taught myself to play oboe and own (i.e. cannot really play) a guitar. Although I used to like to sing in choirs, I’m self-conscious about my singing voice and will never do a solo for you. I still tinker away on my piano from time to time, happy that I don’t have to practice on a regular basis anymore if I don’t feel like it.

I was raised Presbyterian and married a Mennonite, which has been an interesting clash of Christian backgrounds. I think my Christian beliefs will always best match the Presbyterian doctrine, but I am careful to analyze the Biblical reasons for each Christian practice and belief rather than following blindly. Ultra-conservative, judgmental, hierarchical, patriarchal churches turn me off.

I just turned 28 recently and am trying not to let my gradual downhill slide toward 30 or the fact that most of my friends have babies turn me into a blithering fool.

Despite my writing style, I’m not usually this boring in person (I hope). I’m not sure why I’m even making a blog, since likely no one is reading it.