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.