GUESS WHO GOT TAYLOR SWIFT TICKETS....

Out of all the music I've into over the last few days, Taylor Swift has always been a constant. Ever since Love Story was released, in 2009 I think it was, I loved it, and almost five years later I have all her CDs, the Wonderstruck perfume, magazines, posters and more. What makes it especially special is that my two best friends love her as well, as do my immediate family. She's meant a lot to me ever since I first heard her music (and lets be honest, I was pretty insecure back then) so can you imagine my joy when the Red tour was announced?! I missed out on all her other ones, so I was desperate to finally see her live.

3 dates in the UK sounded pretty good when they were first announced, but when it turned out they were ALL in London I had to get a little annoyed. When you think of how much more popular (and controversial, sadly) she has been in this country (and others) ever since Red was released (still not sure how I feel about that), to only propose tickets for one town is unbelievable. Yes, I know London is the capital and all, but there is more to Britain than London! So much more! It's not even central locationwise, so for the majority of the UK it would be incredibly awkward and expensive to get there! Obviously I'm extremely grateful that she's coming to my country, but some more spread out dates would be so much more considerate. What's even more annoying is that we don't know if any more dates - at other, much closer locations - would be released, meaning to get the tickets would be a complete gamble. 

Luckily, we decided to take the gamble...

And it paid off! My friend got the tickets on O2 priority, which feels incredible to know that they're not on sale generally until tomorrow (Friday) at 9am, but we already have some safe. Yes, we will have to travel a total of more than 300 miles to get there (and that doesn't count the return trip!), and will be forced to spend the weekend in London (what a shame) which will obviously be expensive, but I couldn't be happier of the prospect of finally being in the same room as the singer I have looked up to for so long. Literally could not stop smiling when I found out.

We're going on the 1st Februrary, so let me know if you'll be there too. Exciting!!!!!

sharing the love for books

As I'm basically a massive book nerd (what can I say, I like reading) it was inevitable that books would turn up at one point or another. Just sit back and enjoy the recommendations, and if you read this, feel free to give me some of your own as well!

So, what do you want in a book?

A world to fall in love with

Harry Potter. If you haven't read this I'm judging you so much. Still pretty much the best fantasy/magic series out there, and who doesn't want to go to Hogwarts?

Tears. Emotions. Lots of them.

Please please please read The Fault in Our Stars by John Green, and I assure you you won't regret it. Is it sad? Yes - but so beautifully written, I just can't even. I loved the characters, the quotes, the story the setting - which makes this book one of my new favorites. (Also try John Green's other books - they're all amazing!)

A society in which children must fight to the death in a televised contest?

Basically The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. Yes, the description sounds weird - get over it. This book re-installed my love of reading big time (and due to this book I made a Twitter, which introduced me to more amazing books and friends). It's addictive, with love and a revolution, what's not to like?

The next Hunger Games

If you liked The Hunger Games and want more set-in-the-future-badass-people-love-stuff, I would highly recommend Divergent by Veronica Roth. Another divided society - this one by your characteristics (are you brave? selfless? honest?) and yes there are similarities, but I really enjoyed this book.

A love story with a twist

The Host by Stephanie Meyer, and please don't start the Twilight comparisons. Described as sci-fi for people who don't like sci-fi, it's probably the most complicated love triangle ever, but I liked it. I especially liked how it was all one book so it was detailed enough and tied up really nicely.

Action packed awesomeness

Try The Mortal Insrtruments series by Cassandra Clare, it may not be for everyone but once I'd started reading it I couldn't stop. It's a bit like a television series, as there's always some drama, some plot twist and you absolutely HAVE to find out what happens next.

A book to make you think

Words cannot describe my love for Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver. Beautiful book, one that actually makes you think about yourself more critically, which is good I guess. The main theme of the book is death, and the whole "live every day like it's your last" thing, and I absolutely adored it.

Thanks for reading (if you actually have hahahahaha)

Katrina ♥

OOTD - School

Quick post to prove I am actually here, I'm going to try to be more active with my blogging but I can't guarantee this because of sixth form. Yay.

One of the privileges / horrors of sixth form is that you can wear your own clothes. Personally, I can't wait for the day when no one cares what you turn up in, but right now, everyone is still JUDGING YOU. So, you have to wear clothes you like and look good in, but you don't want to turn up looking overdressed or tarty or wearing your best clothes. Basically the "oh this thing I just threw it on" look. Tricky.

I generally just shove something on in the morning but I thought this outfit is nicer than most so I will share it with y'all.

mirror selfie don't hate me

I'd say this would be a different style to what I would wear usually, but I like it!

Top - New Look 

Skirt - Primrark

Cardigan - Republic (last year)

Shoes - Vans

Necklace - Primark

Anklet - Holiday

 
Love Katrina xx

hi there

It was late at night, and instead of sleeping, like any normal person would, I decided to make a blog. Yeah, nice one, Katrina. Am I going to regret this? Probably (although I hope not).

Watching YouTube vlogs had given me a strange passion to express myself somehow. Yes, I can do this, I think. I can make YouTube videos and be funny and awesome and TAKE OVER THE WORLD. Then, reality check, I'm sort of awkward and I hate my voice on tape. Oh.

So blogging seems like a happy medium (mainly because I feel like I come across better in writing than in person).

Okay, so lets start with a random 10 facts about me which no one will probably ever read:

1. My name is Katrina and I'm 16.
2. I live in Cumbria, which is the extreme north west of England, right next to Scotland. So basically, yes I happen to be British, no I cannot go to London all the time (I've been exactly once) and no, I do not hang out with the queen. Sorry.
3. I've lived on a farm all my life.
4. I love cats (going to be a mad cat lady when I'm older)
5. Lets face it, I like books more than most people.
6. I can lick my nose (yay for long tongues I think). This is obviously really really attractive.
7. ...however I can't whistle.
8. Taylor Swift is basically my idol. I've supported her since 2009, but sadly I haven't been able to see her in concert yet :(
9. I like food. A lot.
10. I'm obsessed with the internet.

Um yeah, I will try to post more exciting stuff later. I'm not really sure where this blog will go, but it's fun to be able to express myself, right?

If you have actually read this, ily ♥