So how did I go

FAIL

I got home and watched some 'glee', then went to see a friend, then D decided he wanted KFC, drove there, and then nearly fell asleep driving home. So went home, ate dinner then flaked it. This morning wasnt too bad. Got up at 5, went to Gym. Didnt wash my hair cos I gathered they would have some of the no wash spray (I only washed my hair yesterday), got out of the shower, and of course no spray. So today I am sporting a very sexy sleek oil slick....ick. But have had breakfast, about to brush my teeth and have started work. haha yeah I did well. Tonite is another crazy night. we are carving pumpkins. So off home at 3.30, drop in buy some pumpkins, pick up previously mentioned friend, then home for a salad for dinner, then mum and sis will be over. Then let the carving begin!!

Organising my daily routine

Ok, so like I said in my profile and original post, this blog was about me getting my shit together. So Im going to sort out a daily routine. I think I will have to change my hours at work or get up earlier. But it will mean a 5am start on non gym days and a 4.30 start on gym days. That or working from 8-4. eeek.



So Morning Routine:


Make Bed (except if hubby is still in there)
Shower and dressed
Gym
Makeup & hair
Wipe over sink
Breakfast - usually weetbix and fruit, or yoghurt & fruit

Check Diary

Clean dishes, wipe down surfaces used
Check that you have everything
Out the door

Night Routine:

Load of washing
Get dinner on
Clean up dishes
Tidy Up
Clothes ready for tomorrow
Shower and Moisturise

These are my basics for now. If I can stick to these, I am hoping to add bits and pieces.

Day 2 - Ok Im really not liking this one

Yep I give in for this one. I think its more a business type blog challenge. Im sure Ill be able to find better ones later.

So my first project...health. I am severely laking. I am uber tired at the moment and havent been taking my PCOS meds cos I havent been bothered going to the pharmacy, and have been suffering from allergies. I got rid of those issues a few years ago (the allergy ones) with a juice cleanse, so that is my plan for next week. I am also thinking about cutting down the TV next week. have a free weekend next weekend and only an hour in the evening, or no tv till after 7pm. The main issue is D having his op, he is still recovering. So maybe keep the TV Challenge for another week or so.

So plan for next week
Gym Monday, Wednesday Friday, Sauna on Tuesday.
Juice, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and maybe Wednesday

Body Brush Daily
Facemask Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday
Body Scrub Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday

2L water daily

30 min walk in the evenings

I definitely want this to be about health. .Afterwards focusing on more fruits, salads and vegies. Cut out the coffee, switch to herbal teas and go from there. We are looking at no red meat in our diets anyway, so stick to fish and chicken. It isnt too much differnt from what we have been trying to do for the last few weeks anyway.

Day 1 of 31 - Building a Better Blog

Day 1 Challenge, email a follower.

Well I was going to do this, but I only have one. So I will email her, but maybe give myself the mission of commenting on someone else's blog.

New Blogger Challenge Starting tomorrow

http://www.problogger.net/31-days-to-building-a-better-blog/

Ok so here is my new challenge. 31days to a better blog. Lets go....well Ill start tomorrow. Tomorrow will also be the start of my superwoman blog. I will make sure I put up 30 posts on that one by the end of November.

Day 29 & 30 of 30 - I did it!!

Day 29- In this past month, what have you learned
Day 30- Your favorite song


Im going to mix these around, I dont want to end this on my favorite song.


Day 29 - My favorite song - It would have to be....... Lean on Me  When ever its quiet and Im all alone I sing this song. No its not about the words, its about the music. I love this song, and honestly I do love the lyrics too. I have stacks of other favorite songs, I love music, but this is the one I sing when I dont have anything else. My second favorite would be Sitting on the dock of the bay, classic Otis or anything by Norah Jones. I love the Blues, I love Jazz, I was born in the wrong country in the wrong era. 


Day 30 - What have I learnt? I have learnt that I focus on my weight too much, I am missing out of life. I have learnt that while I take stacks of photos, I dont take many of myself, or many of my friends. I have also learnt that I can stick to something. Now Im looking for my next challenge. 


Ive also learnt that I still fear people reading my blog..lol, but also  hope lots of people do. Im becoming more and more open about myself and my life, and Im ready to share it with the world. 

Day 28- A picture of you last year and now, how have you changed since then

This pic is from this year. Heavier but happier. Below is the pic from last year. I still recognise my face in the pic last year, I seem to have lost it this year.

I was a lot healthier last year also. This year I have suffered pretty badly because of the PCOS. I have had a few cysts burst, and major issues with ears and face infections due to sinus and allergy issues. My health is slowly getting better, but it has definitely taken its toll on weight and even just the clarity of my skin. 

Emotionally, I am a lot happier this year though. Yesterday hubby and I celebrated 5 years together, and are the happiest we have ever been. Life is good. We dont have a lot of money, we dont spend a lot of time with other people, but we are content. Hopefully next year everything will merge and not only will we continue being happy, but hopefully I will be a lot healthier also. 

OOOH CRAP

Its my 5th anniversary today....I forgot

Day 27- Why are you doing this 30 day challenge

Day 27- Why are you doing this 30 day challenge


Why am I doing it? to complete something, to make a habit, to show myself I can stick to something. I never can. I used to have so much dedication, so much determination and drive. Ive lost it. I need to remind myself that if I set my mind to something, I can follow through and complete it.

I am at a junction with so much change, I needed to know that I can commit to it. I can commit to get this website up and running, I can commit to getting stock made and start selling. I can commit to overhauling our lives.

Day 24/5 - A letter to my parents

Day 24 - A letter to my parents


I have avoided this one, cos its painful.

Dear Mum,
I love you. You are there when I need you, my best friend. You have laid the foundations of my life, my personality, and my morals. While I don't always agree with the choices you have made in life, I admire you for those choices. You have been strong when it has been needed, but loving and fragile when required. I will always look up to you, and be open with you. I will always appreciate you, and what you have done, and lean on you when I need strength. You are my angel, and I love you.

Kat

Day 26- What you think about your friends

Day 26- What you think about your friends


eeek.... I have very few good friends, and this is one of my problems. The ones I do have are very sweet, and there for a reason. I adore them.

I have had many friends over the years, but truthfully I get sick of being used, and it happens often. I think this is a fault I cause tho. But sometimes I would love ppl to ask how I am, how Im feeling. Yep I have no issue with talking with them through their latest drama, but sometimes all I want to do is focus on mine.

I dont think I have always chosen the best people to befriend, many just wanted a plaything, someone they knew they could fall back on. Well I gave most of that up.

I am super happy to say tho that I have one or two that are very special to me, and Id rather it that way, than have the 100's that I knew, with noone really close.

Day 24 - a bit of a mix up

Ok, so I really dont have the energy, emotionally or physically to do day 24 today, I will either post up tonite, or do tomorrow. So I will do day 25

Day 25- What I would find in your bag

This pile of paper just came out of the 'enviro' bag. By the way I dont have a fine, its just my rego sticker.

inside my 'handbag' yes that is a can of tuna and strapping tape!

As you can see from the pics, I dont even carry a handbag. I dont want to spend the money and buy a tote, I should tho.  ok, so lets itemise what is in it:


wallet, phone, 2 x payslips, rego sticker, sewing pattern, notebook, diary, organiser, bills, catalogues, the mornings mail, glasses, girly things, can of tuna, 2 x coffee satchets, headphones, hairbands (a whole pack), a nail file, a container of shake mix, moisturiser, comb, hair clip, mints, foundation, a sharpener (huh?) and then my makeup bag and handbag.


Contents of these bags:
usb key, mints, deoderant, 2 xlighters (I will just mention that I dont smoke), body spray, a pen, rechargeable batteries, a safety pin, earrings, oil control lotion, moisturiser, eye shadow, lip gloss, mascara, pressed foundation, concealer, eyeliner, a liquid foundation, another hair clip, makeup mirror,  a makeup brush and finally keys and my bottle of water. 


Ok yes I know I am rediculous!!! Im pretty sure its all just laziness. I looked at it all this morning, and was going to clear it out, and then gathered I would do it at work. I didnt realise that I would have to bare it all today. So yes, tonight it will be emptied, and I might drop in and grab a proper bag. 

Day 21, 22 & 23

Day 21- A picture of something that makes you happy

Baby pics make me happy, baby's make me happy. 


What can I say..Its just true!
From as long as I can remember, I've always been the one that holds the baby, I was a natural born mum.


Day 22- What makes you different from everyone else


What makes me different? I am loving, caring, affectionate, kind, and patient, I am also cold, callous and impatient. I am a different person with my family and friends than to those who don't know me. 


I am logical, and can work out how to do most things. I will pull apart anything and mostly be able to put it back together, I have no qualms about getting my hands dirty, riding a motorcycle, driving a truck, using power tools. But love makeup, crocheting, and dressing up.  


I would love to go punk, get tattoos, piercings and crazy hair, but want to run courses in deportment. I love paganism, spirituality, and being a free spirit, but love religion, being in a church and the structure of religions. 


 I am everything rolled into one, and I like that. 

Day 23- Something you crave for a lot

I crave success and power and stability. 

Aussie Girls

TOUGH GIRLS come from NEW YORK, SWEET GIRLS come from CANADA, BARBIE GIRLS come from SWEDEN, BUT us *AUSSIE* GIRLS have fire and ice in our blood!!We can ride 4-wheelers, be a princess, throw a right hook, love football, pack heat, fish with the boys, bake a cake, be great mums, ...party, and love with a passion And, if we have an opinion YOU KNOW UR GONNA HEAR IT!! 

I love this..Im an Aussie Girl

Day 20- Someone you see yourself marrying/being with in the future

Day 20- Someone you see yourself marrying/being with in the future

I married my husband after being engaged for 2 months and together 2 years. We have had some super rocky times, where honestly I didn't think we would make it, but this year we will be celebrating 3 years of marriage, and in 6 days, 5 years together. 5 is my magic number. No longer are we 'newly weds' or a 'young' couple, we are committed, and a happily married 'old' couple. 

D and I have been through the wringers and back. After a world of lies and half truths, fights etc, we found out that D has bi-polar. I know that this is not an excuse, but it was because of this diagnosis that we were able to get help, and learn to deal with what this metal health issue threw at us. Life can be rocky, and it can be frustrating, but I cant imagine my life without him. And honestly there are days that he frustrates me so badly that I am ready to just bite him...lol. It is definitely a learning experience. Together we have fun, he has taught me that life is to enjoy, that I dont need to be the serious one. He has taught me that there is something so much better than the fairy tales. Together him and I can conquer the world, we can follow our dreams, and we will always have that person by our side to fall back on and I cant think of a better man to spend my life with. 

The other thing that I gained with D was his name.I know this is a bit odd for me to make a point of, but its something that I never truly had. I was named at birth with my mother's maiden name, at 12, my father decided I was to have his, so I was to drop my original last name. Then at 15 I decided that I should not have been made to change without my input and hyphenated it. Then when I was 18, legally I had to revert to my mothers maiden name (she never got around to legally changing it). For so many years my name kept changing, it was never mine, I had no link to it, no ownership. Then I married D. No longer was my name changed to whatever someone felt like, I was Mrs S. It is mine, no one can take it from me, that is my name. And as I have told D, if for any reason we divorce, I will remain Ms S. Its my freaking name, I worked hard for it, Its mine!

Im ready to take on the world

Im feeling like I'm getting ready for a big fight today, I don't know why. I feel like I'm gearing up for something, something that wont affect me, but someone close to me. I'm umm-ing and ahh-ing about sending a message, but I just think I'm a little nuts. Its just one of those days.

Day 19- Nicknames you have; why do you have them

Day 19- Nicknames you have; why do you have them


I have many, with a name like Katrina, well theres lots of derivatives. 
Kat
Trina
Trini
Kitty
Kitty-Kat
Tri
Lee (my middle name. I once worked in a callcentre with another Katrina, we couldnt both be Katrina so they called me by my middle name. She left after a few months, but Lee stuck around for 6 or 7 years)
Little Lee - (Im only 5"2)
Bubby (from hubby)
Bublet (again husband)
pookie (again..)
and what ever other corny think he can come up with. 


My favourites are probably Kat, Kitty or Tri. I love Tri cos it makes me feel closer to nature...haha


At work there is another Katrina (yep there seems to be lots of us) so Im called Trina, meh...its ok

Day 18- Plans/dreams/goals you have

Day 18- Plans/dreams/goals you have


I have lots of plans, lots of dreams and so many goals and probably too many to list here. 


1. Have my family. I want at least 2 children
2. Have security for my family. This is my most important thing. 
3. Be able to work from home. 
4. Be fit and healthy (probably more a 3 than a 4)
5. Get portraits done of me and hubby
6. I want to own a big big home. I dont want a new one, I want an old one. Something that I can really sink my teeth into and refurbish myself. Decorating from the yard, the floor to the attic. 

Probably more the bottom one, but just not so broken. 

Day 17 of 30

Day 17- Someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why


Ok, hard one! all I can really think of is someone with money...lol. There are many people that I admire, many that I would like to emulate, but except for celebrities, I dont know. So I'm going to do the bad thing and put down a celebrity.

Tori Spelling

I adore Tori Spelling, I know that many do not. But my reasons are many. Firstly, she built her life back up from nothing. She hit rock bottom, spent all of her money, and then used her experience to build back up a life and income for her family. 2, she is a mum. Im not talking the type that give birth,Im talking the type who actually parent and adore their children. Her family comes first and she makes sure the world and her kids know it. 3, she is not shy to tell the world that she struggles like everyone else, and not shy to say she is human. Ok so she has a reality television show...so what?!?! Her husband and herself do a great job showing that they work hard, do everything for their family and still can be successful. 

So yes, I want to spend a day being Tori Spelling, then I can make some contacts and make my family just 

as successful as hers.

Day 15 & 16

Day 15- Put your iPod on shuffle: First 10 songs that play


Ok, well lets see
1.Roll away ur stones - mumford & sons
2. White blank page - mumford & sons
3. Rise - Eddie Vedder
4. Little lion man - mumford & sons
5. Hairdo - little Birdy
6. The Cave - mumford & sons
7. Walk it off - Angus & Julie Stone
8. Hold on - Angus & Julie Stone
9. Awake - Powderfingers
10. Brother  -Little Birdy


This is a bit skewed this result. Up until a few weeks ago I had a lot of different music. Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Pink, Michael Buble, Queen, Jenny Lewis and heaps more. But someone is a bit iPhone dumb and while adding music, lost everything she already had on it...duh. I love all sorts of music, I love finding new stuff, I adore old stuff, and enjoy a wide variety of different genres. My perfect radio station would play everything, unfortunately no such thing, so I have 105.3, 104.7, 97.3 and Triple J preset on the radio and just keep changing so I don't have to listen to anyone speak :D


So yes I need to get a stack more and fill it up again. I love having music on it, and I absolutely love love love pod casts. Surprisingly so does D, he likes the meditation ones. Great for bad sleepers like him. 


Day 16- Another picture of yourself

I love this pic of me, it was taken just before I started dating my husband. I had been back from my US trip for about 6 months and finally was over that breakup. I was healthy and enjoying life. Haha I hadn't discovered oil controlling lotion, or pressed powder yet tho, check out that shine!! :) 

I still have the shirt though, it was one of my favorites, I  intend to fit back into it. I look back on these days and all I remember is feeling so confident. I was in love with life, fairly happy with my weight (still constantly dieting) but loved clothes shopping, and absolutely loved dressing up. I wasn't too happy with my personal life though. I really think I am much more blessed now. Yes I struggle with my weight, but I love life. I love my husband, and look forward to my life with him. I spend most of my time happy, and without drama...there is nothing better than that :)

Day something...A Pic of my family

Ok, well its not all of my family, but its my lil sis (C) and my husband. I am in the middle. This is one of my favourites. I am about 23 in this pic, and it was not long after I moved in with D. Our first family reunion. It really tells all about the relationship the three of us have. My hubby loves to pick on lil sis, but they get along wonderfully. Right now they are actually watching a movie together. He taunts her and drives her nuts, but they love each other to bits..and I'm pretty stoked that they do. C and I are super close, she is my only sibling. I cant imagine living without her close by.

Day 13 - letter to someone who has really hurt you

This is a struggle. Not for any emotional reason, but because I cant think of anything really recent. I'm not trying to say my life is perfect, because obviously it isn't, but I'0m pretty blessed. So, I am going to turn this around. I hate all this focusing on the negatives, I want to write a letter to someone who has made me feel so loved and again, blessed, to have the people in my life that I do. 

My Angel,


It is hard to put in to words how wonderful, and giving you are, and how special you are to D & I. I don't believe many have seen or understand the heartache we go through watching people around us have children, knowing there may be a chance we will never experience it ourselves. We have tried constantly to keep upbeat around others, to make sure that family and friends do not see the grief we feel at missing out on such a special gift. And while you sit, seeming to most to be not bothered by those around you, you see it all. You came to me the other day, at a low time. Again, another pregnancy was announced. You knew the pain I would be feeling. And then you offered us the greatest gift of all, a child.


It is not for any reason, except for fear and love, that we say no. How can we ask that of you? How can we put you through a process which will tear your heart in two? I would be honored to have a child that you carried, that you nurtured and have given life to, but how can I live knowing that for me to have this child, you have to live seeing a child you gave birth to raised by another?  


I want you to know that you will always have a very, very special place in our hearts, and we have not brushed off your offer with ease. I will always stand by your side and fight for what ever you want in life, and will support your decisions and your choices, because you have given me hope. I know that no matter what way we will eventually have to go, we will always have that final option. For that we are eternally grateful. 


With much love
Us xoxox

So there it is, my letter. 


yep Im blessed

Day 9-12

Following on
Day 9 - Something that I am proud of this week


I am super proud of my hubby. Above it the logo of his campaign for safer cycling, url is safecyclingaustralia.org. He is campaigning for a minimum of 1 metre distance between cars and bicycles while overtaking. He is working so hard, and doing so well. I am so super super in love with him....

Day 10 - Songs I listen to when....(insert emotion)

This is honestly a tricky one. I love all sorts of music and will listen to whatever whenever. I do prefers Norah Jones, Missy Higgins, Jewel, Laura Marling, Angus and Julie Stone to sing along too, and 80s love ballads to drive to, but Im happy with anything.

Day 11 - Pic of me and friends

Ill pass on this one

Day 12 - How did you find out about blogging...why do you do it?

I honestly cant remember where I found out about it. I have always written a journal, and only recently found one from when I was 11, so this was the natural progression. I do still keep a journal though.

Through blogging I want to enhance my writing skills, use it as an outlet, and find and share some interesting ideas. I also want to learn more about blogs and websites. Eventually use my skills to find something I am good enough at to make some money from. (No I do not expect to make any money from this blog)

I have just found CNN's ireport bootcamp, hopefully that will help fine tune some skills.

Day 3, 4 & 5

Ok so I dont have a pic of me and friends, 1) I dont have pics of me 2) I dont have many friends...haha...well not ones with pics

A bad habit, I have heaps. My biggest one is Iced Coffee. I am in love with Iced coffee. Just the bottled stuff, I hardly ever drink the whole thing, but its a HABIT. I need to break it.

A pic of a place I have been....hmmm

Day 6-8

Ok so Ive been slack, I blame my gorgeous hubby and his campaigning. I have not had access to a comp for awhile. Well not long enough to do some posting.
So onto Day 6
My favorite Superhero...why?
Well I think its pretty self explanatory from the name of my blog
Picture is from sodahead.com

I want to be Superwoman. I think its the Capricorn in me, the perfectionist. I want it all. I want the perfect home, my gorgeous hubby, kiddies and a great job. I want people to look at me and want what I have. I grew up with nothing, I had people thinking I had the 'perfect' family, but it masked what was really underneath. I want to create it now.
Day 7 - The person/ thing that has the biggest impact on my life.
This is a bit of an out there one for me. Growing up I lived with a non practising catholic family, who I can honestly say never really looked outside the norm, well except for Aliens. (my mum was obsessed thanks to Xfiles). But I for some reason found this liking of Buddha and what he represented. By no means was I ever as disciplined as his followers, but it struck a chord. Because of him, I learnt to not  go with the flow, but to make my own path. Yes it is rocky, I make lots of mistakes, but they are of my choosing.
pic by mobileappy.com

Day 8 - Short Term goals for the month - why

Ok, well this is a pretty easy one, my goals for October....(might I just say Im a list/goal maker, I redo them daily)

1. Gym/Exercise 3 x per week

2.  Not buy takeaway more than 3 x for dinners

3. Eat at the kitchen table

As you can probably tell, my life revolves around losing weight. I need to, Im in baby making mode. I need all the help I can get!

Well thats the end of 3 days...see you in a few more

Day 1 - 15 interesting things

A recent pic of me and 15 interesting facts

1. I am super super in love with my hubby, but some days he really p!sses me off

2. Up until 12 I was always one of the tallest in my class, I only made it to 5"3

3. I am studying to be a psychologist, but want to dabble in 1000 other things

4. I come from a massive family

5. My nails grow super super fast, but are so soft that they bend instead of breaking

6. I am super lazy

7. I love sports, I love this idea of being super fit and running, but have never been fit enough to call myself super fit

8. I never study, I hate studying, I dont have the dedication

9. I have a baby sister who is 25, she will always be my baby sister

10. I cant wait to have babies, and want to call my son Phinneas or Xavier.

11. My family are naturally gifted in the world of psychics, I need to work on developing my skills

12. I used to think I made things happen, later realised I just dreamt of things that are going to happen

13. My mums heritage is Celtic, my dads is red indian

14. I love to garden, and would love to grow everything I need

15. I feel most at ease and feel most like myself outside in the dirt, it grounds me more than anything

ok so they arent super interesting, but its me

Day 2 - The meaning behind Mobykat

So ok, Im going to tell a secret, come in close. Make sure you dont tell anyone...I havent told anyone before.
Where did I get mobykat from?
well......
one day I was in my cabin (I lived out the back of my folks house) and I was earning enough to put on the phone, which meant that I could finally get the internet. So I called Telstra (the only ppl really doing it at that time) and was listening to the radio. They asked for a user name, I was listening to Moby (yeah original) so said Moby-kat. Kat came from my name, Kat, kitty, trini, trina (but really Katrina). Over time I lost the hyphen, and became mobykat. I have been that eversince.

Getting to know me

Im stealing this from blogs and following it on
Day 01- A recent picture of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself
Day 02- The meaning behind your Blog name
Day 03- A picture of you and your friends
Day 04- A habit that you wish you didn’t have
Day 05- A picture of somewhere you’ve been to
Day 06- Favorite super hero and why
Day 07- A picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you
Day 08- Short term goals for this month and why
Day 09- Something you’re proud of in the past few days
Day 10- Songs you listen to when you are Happy, Sad, Bored, Hyped, Mad
Day 11- Another picture of you and your friends
Day 12- How you found out about Blogger and why you made one
Day 13- A letter to someone who has hurt you recently
Day 14- A picture of you and your family
Day 15- Put your iPod on shuffle: First 10 songs that play
Day 16- Another picture of yourself
Day 17- Someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why
Day 18- Plans/dreams/goals you have
Day 19- Nicknames you have; why do you have them
Day 20- Someone you see yourself marrying/being with in the future
Day 21- A picture of something that makes you happy
Day 22- What makes you different from everyone else
Day 23- Something you crave for a lot
Day 24- A letter to your parents
Day 25- What I would find in your bag
Day 26- What you think about your friends
Day 27- Why are you doing this 30 day challenge
Day 28- A picture of you last year and now, how have you changed since then?
Day 29- In this past month, what have you learned
Day 30- Your favorite song