The Rip Chords

University of Illinois Women's A Cappella


Katie B.

Name: Katherine Eleanore Blomquist

Nicknames: Katie, Kate, Blom, BQ, Katemeister, Kit-Kat-Kate, Spoiled Sister and I've also gotten, "that weirdo girl with the mental problem..."

I am currently a senior at the U of I studying Animal Sciences. My hometown is Arlington Heights (just NW of Chicago) but here in Champaign I live in an apartment on Frat Park.

Were you just going to ask about my family? That's weird - because I was just gonna tell you! I am the youngest of 5 kids in my family and I have three nephews, Luke, Matthew, and Andy and 2 darling nieces, Emma (just born August 21st!) and Ellie. I also have 3 dog nieces, 3 dog nephews and 2 cat nieces and 1 cat nephew! (We love animals - what can I say!) I get along super with my parents and they have taught me everything I know! I love my family!

STOP READING MY MIND! How did you know I was gonna tell you about my friends? This is getting weird! I have 2 magnificent best friends that truly are a gift from God, Katie Hoff and Katie Winkler. We have our own language. That's how cool we are. Chi chee? Here at U of I, I have great friends all over the place in my classes and house, and of course I love every girl in the Rip Chords!

Okay, do you have a crystal ball or what?!?!?! Yes, I am going to tell you about my interests: I love every kind of music- especially rap. Ludacris could quite possibly the love of my life. I love life, smiling and friends, and laughing is my favorite activity. Also, I really like Dr. Pepper. It's the best soda ever and I feel like it's under-appreciated.