Getting to know me A to Z

So I saw another blogger do this recently and I thought what a great idea for a blog. So here goes my one, as truthful and forthcoming as I can be without telling you my bank details. I may have two things for some letters-naughty I know but bare with me and you might learn a few extras you didn't know.

A is for Adopted

In case you didn't know I was adopted at 10 years old and it still has a profound affect on my life today even at 30 years old. Having been adopted, I would also consider adopting a child as well to give them the chance I had.

Autumn

I also love autumn and this time of year and how beautiful the colours of the leaves are. I love going on autumn walks and taking my camera and get the leaves changing colour.

B is for Bugs (insects)

I absolutely hate any kind of bugs apart from butterflies and dragonflies, In Cambodia (on a charity trek) I saw a tarantula in the water buck the size of a dustbin lid and locals tried to get me to eat crickets-nope I definitely wasn't down with that.

C is for Christmas

I have a "small" obsession with Christmas and anything related to it. I love the decorations, music, advent, Christmas lights, Christmas tree, Christmas films, present giving and most importantly the food.

D is for Downton Abbey

Most will know that I am obsessed with Downton Abbey and I have visited Highclere Castle. I have the

box set and watch repeatedly on a regular basis.

D is for Dachshund

I have wanted a sausage dog for many years but we've not been able to get one due to not owning our own place and work. Still my dream though, one day.

E is for Easel

I have several easels, I have had one of them for over 16 years. I want to use my travel easel on the beach next summer and just sit and paint.

F is for Fromage

Ok, this is a bit of a cheat because I used the french word so I could still include it. I love any cheese I'm not a snob of cheese or a "Sneese". Lol! (yes I find my own jokes funny)

G is for Good Food Channel

I watch so many cooking programs, mostly on the Good Food channel and then borrow ideas and recipes. I love to cook, especially with my husband because we work as a team.

H is for Honeymoon

We went to Barbados for our honeymoon and we swam with turtles which was amazing. We got

married in June 2011 (been married nearly 6 years.) It's my favourite place I have been so far.

Harry Potter

I am obsessed with Harry Potter and I have visited the Harry Potter Studios. I want to go back in the snow. I watch the films on a regular basis while I was on dialysis. I also want to go to the Wizarding world in Florida.

I is for Italy

I have never been but I am desperate to go, I may be going in 2017. I can not wait to go and see the sites, eat the food, immerse my self in culture and of course getting amazing pics. I hope I can go to the lakes or Sorrento or both!!

J is for Jeggings

I have been living in these pre-transplant because they are stretchy and I can't have anything tight around my waist or it makes me feel sick. Practical but not that pretty or sexy-won't win best dressed at any award show!!

K is for Katrina

Katrina-that's me obviously. Fun fact, it's my birth name-I never changed my first name because I had started school by the time I was adopted.

Kidney Disease

I have Kidney Disease, I was diagnosed in 2012, I missed most of the Olympics because I was in hospital over the summer. In 2014 I was in hospital over Christmas and New Years Eve and day. I had to have dialysis every other day for 4 hours a session.

L is for Lemonade

I absolutely love lemonade whether it be cloudy, pink or normal. I give it to guests when they come round and I put it in a cocktail glass- which people think is very cute.

M is for Mocha's

My hubby coined a phrase: "Mocha for Murray" (maiden name) now we say: "Mocha for Mouse" (my nickname.) I'm also partial to a white chocolate mocha from Nero-it's so nice but not on the new diet restrictions at the mo. (high sugars levels)

N is for New York

I have never been but I have became obsessed and fell in love with it when I saw it on Ugly Betty and Sex in the City. When I saw it on those shows it made me want to become a blogger and go visit. My Uncle was also recently in play on Broadway-pretty cool but I couldn't fly so no trip for me, boo!

O is Orlando

I went to Orlando when I was 17 years old as a surprise from my parents. It was a great trip and we also went to Cancun as well. I want to go back with my hubby and go to the Universal Studios and the Harry Potter World.

P is for Painting

I love painting, I think I am better at landscapes and animals. I don't like painting people because they are harder to get right. All the art work in our house is mine-cheaper than buying right? I also love drawing and photography, all goes hand in hand really- it's safe to say I'm quite arty.

Q is for Quirky

I think most people when they meet me, think I'm quirky. I'm known for having a quirky personality and fashion sense, which may have been encouraged by my dad particularly who bought be some interesting fashion choices.

R is for Reading Football Club

I have been a Reading supporter for many years and I have been to loads of games. I have been to Liverpool's ground and Cardiff's Ground among others. I go to games with my hubby and I think when he found I supported the same team as him, it might have been love at first sight LOL!!

S is for Skiing

I love skiing but I haven't been for quite some time. I used to train with police ski team. I want to do the Transplant Games and the Winter Transplant Games and start skiing again.

Subscription

I have a subscription to an interior design magazine, Ideal Homes which I love to read with a nice cup of tea. I also love going to the Ideal Christmas Show and the Ideal Home Show.

T is for Transplant

I have just had my first kidney transplant in September 2016. I was on the list for about a year and a bit.

I'm now training for the Transplant Games next year. It is life changing and I'm so grateful but there are now words that I can really describe how it feels. It is a gift I will never love any gift more than this.

U is for Ugly Betty

Ugly Betty was my favourite show and it actually made me start my own blog. I didn't even know what a blog was and now I have been doing it for 6 years...Crazy!! Happy Birthday Blog!! I was very sad when Ugly Betty finished, I think most girls can relate to that Ugly Betty stage in our early years.

V is for Vegetarian

I have decided to become Vegetarian or actually Pescatarian (I will eat fish.) This is a life style choice because I've always hated eating meat but put it to the back of mine. When I was younger but my mum wouldn't separate meals so I ate meat. My favourite animal when I was growing up was a pig and now I know how animals are reared-has put me off for life. If you like meat don't watch a Peta video.

W is for Wicked

I went to see this with my hubby (actually seen it 3 times with different people) I wanted to see it after seeing it in Ugly Betty. Amazing sound track and I love listening to it.

(us at Wicked 2011-2 month post wedding)

X is for XFactor

I hate watching the XFactor now, it's boring and it annoys me. Enough said!!

Y is for Youtube

I have started watching loads of Vlogger, I particularly like Sacconejoly, Pointlessblog, Zoella, Sprinkle of Glitter and a few others. It does get addictive though so going to ration how much time I spend watching them.