Last day

Ellis is still sleeping. I just woke up ans felt sad, today is my last day here and tomorrow I'm going home. It feels so stupid to be sad since I know he's coming to Sweden in two weeks, but I just can't help it.

Anyway, today we're going to lunch in Bristol with his family. It's going to be a nice last day.


Love


Saturday

It's Saturday already. Ellis took some time off from work on Thursday so we could stay home and watch movies when it was raining outside. On Friday we went to Taunton again, a small place pretty close to here. Ellis went to Specsavers and spontaneously got glasses. He was talking about getting them before uni, but since we were in town he decided to do it now.

Tomorrow is my last day here, and then I'm going home on Monday. I'm trying to think that Ellis is coming to Sweden in only two weeks, but it's not really working. Speaking of working, I should try to work extra as much as I can when I get home. I only have five shifts so far on these two weeks. I also told my boss that I'm gonna quit in August a couple of days ago, it feels good!


Ill manors

It's scary how fast time goes. It's already Thursday and I'm going home on Monday. Ellis went to work early today, so I decided to go out for a walk in the morning. The weather was perfect, sunny but not too hot, and I was out for more than two hours. When I came back I washed some clothes again (I can't believe how much we wash!), and now I'm just watching tv waiting for him to come home.

I'm also waiting for the University to e-mail me. I applied, got accepted, paid my registration fee and now I'm waiting for them to send me all the papers I need. It's crazy that I'm actually gonna study in London. I always wanted to study abroad but I was too scared earlier I guess. Now I feel like it's the right time.

Now I'm gonna change subject, because I really have to tell you about a movie we watched last night. It's an English movie, so horrible but still good. And I know a lot of my friends like movies about gangs and stuff, so I thought I'd tell you. It's called Ill manors, check it out! :)


<3

My heart is melting.


Perfect Day

Long walk + ice cream + movies + yoga.

Perfect day.


PMS

Yesterday was an extremely bad PMS day. But why does that matter when you have an amazing boyfriend? He bought pizza, waffles and ice cream, and we ate in bed. He also watched 'Safe Haven' with me, which is another Nicholas Sparks love movie. PMS wasn't that bad anymore. <3


Monday

I'm halfway through my stay here. Next Monday this time I'll be on the bus to the airport in London. I don't like to think about it, but I always do anyway... At least I have a week left, usually I'm only here 7-10 days so this is my longest stay.

It's Monday and Ellis is working. I started my day with walking to Bridgwater and back, it took me a little more than two hours. I bought some magazines that I've just read. I also washed some clothes and cleaned the bathroom, just to kill time. Now it's only an hour until he's back home again!


Go ape

Today was the worst day of my life, and I wanted to die so many times. I've always been scared of heights and I could never imagine myself doing anything like this. I still feel so sick, but it's finally over!


Äiti!


Midsummer

In England they don't celebrate midsummer like we do in Sweden, but Ellis and I went for a little picnic anyway. We were in Taunton all day, walking in shops, and then we came back home and had dinner before we went out again. Today was a really nice day, and I enjoy every moment we have together. Now we're going to bed to watch a movie and then sleep, because he has to wake up really early for work tomorrow. My plan is to work out, go grocery shopping and make dinner. :)


Birthday!

Hello :)

Yesterday was his birthday and it was such a good day. Kate and I woke up early to finish the birthday cake and make pancakes. Then we woke him and his brother (who just moved back home after being at university) up, and we had a nice breakfast together. Ellis opened his presents and he got a lot of nice things. He really liked the things I gave him, finally I could breathe out!

After breakfast Ellis and I went for a bike ride. The weather was amazing and we were out for hours. It was really cosy, and on our way home we went to rent movies and buy ice cream. In the evening we went to yoga, and we have also decided that we're gonna go to yoga together once a week when we move to London. :)


I'm here

I don't have much time to be on here, but I just wanted to say that I'm here and everything is alright! I really enjoy spending time with my boy, I feel so good when I'm here. Tonight I'm spending the night with Ellis' mum and sister. Ellis is working and we're preparing a birthday cake for him. Tomorrow is the day!


Baklawa

Yesterday was a baklawa day. Sara and I went to shops and on our way home we bought baklawa. It was pretty expensive so we decided to just buy a little, but that little was more than enough. It's crazy how rich they are, we felt sick pretty fast.


Early morning

We have found an apartment! It's the smallest place ever, but it's an apartment. Ellis found it through his University and booked it yesterday. It feels so good to have a place, it makes it all a little more safe and a little more real. I also realised that I'm gonna have to work a lot this summer. I need to pay for the apartment, pay for my Swedish phone until February, buy a new English phone, pay a lot for insurance, buy my tickets and pay for extra bags... It feels like my saving account doesn't exist anymore, haha...

So, I'm gonna try to find a lot of extra shifts for July at work. I'm on my way there right now, and I heard they put up all schedules for the next four weeks, so I'm definitely gonna try to work extra the last two.

I've slept 3 hours... I'm so tired. But why sleep when you can work I guess :)


Lunch

I finally went out after spending a few hours in front of the tv. I walked for almost two hours, now I'm happy that I went out. My dad called me as soon as I was back home again, and we went for lunch. We used to have lunch almost every Friday, but now it has been more than a month since last time. It was nice anyway.

On my way home I met an old friend that I haven't seen for ages. We talked about how old we are getting and how we used to be when we were younger. Then she said 'you know that you have grown up when you no longer care about how many likes you get on instagram. When you don't use so many tags anymore.' Haha, she really made me laugh, but I guess she has a point.

#food #lunch #fresh #chicken #salad #nancys #dad #family #sun #sunset #picoftheday #instamood #instafood #fashion #diet #healthy #enough


It just wasn't meant to be

Brick Squad Monopoly


Friday, Friday

The best thing about summer is that it isn't dark even if you wake up early. I had an alarm at seven and felt like dying when I had to wake up, but I felt like I needed this since I start work tomorrow at seven. I want to be able to sleep early tonight, since my alarm tomorrow is going to be at five. I don't mind though, I'm probably gonna need to wake up at half six on Sunday as well. Also, I prefer to work mornings. Or... The money is a lot better when I work nights, but the mornings are less stressful.

I'm trying to decide if I should go for a walk or not. I'm feeling cold and lazy, and the weather is pretty bad. But that's just excuses... I really should go, because I won't have time tomorrow. The day before England is always about packing and getting ready: using face mask, fixing my nails and eye brows, shaving legs and so on. I was telling this to girl the other day, and of course she started a conversation about how women shouldn't have to look good for their men.

Well, I think it's good to do all these things before I leave, because then I don't have to think about it for a while. Also, yes I want to look good. It's not like he wouldn't like me if I didn't do all these things, but I feel a lot better if I do. I'm so tired of girls telling me that I think all women are bitches, who are doing everything for their men. I think it's more about taking care of yourself for me. And if you want to have bad eye brows and hairy legs, that's up to you. I wouldn't complain :)

Anyway, I'm gonna try to go for that walk soon. Then I'm gonna spend the afternoon with my bestie.

This picture is soo Sara:


Five things

Even though it's been raining all day, it has been a good day. Here are five things that made me happy:

1. Having a lazy morning! It was so nice to stay in bed until late and then do nothing all day. I needed this!

2. A girl on the train who said that my hair looked good. I mean, my hair is so thin... I'm always complaining about my hair.

3. Belly dance! It was so much fun and felt good. Now I'm sleepy...

4. Saying hello to people at work! They are so nice and we talked for a couple of minutes. Positive energy!

5. My boyfriend, he always makes me smile.  <3

 

 

 

Belly dance

It was a dance Thursday, as good as always. I really like the teacher we had last time, and also this time. She wants details on everything which is good, it makes me become better. It's so sad that this was the last time, but maybe I can find somewhere else to dance during the summer. Yallah!


West London College

Ah, I love these lazy mornings when I can stay in bed and just do nothing. It's raining like crazy and I have 22 candles in my bedroom. Yes, I actually did count. I don't know why but I get so curious about things like that sometimes. I have to count cars on parking lots, I count how many days/hours/minutes there is left to something, (finish work, going somewhere) and I used to count all my stickers every day when I had a collection. This last thing was at least ten years ago though, But I think and hope that I still have them all somewhere. I was reading in Guinness World Records book every year to see how many stickers the record was, and I always made sure to have more than them. I should have been in the book. :)
 
Well, I have some good news! Or I mean at least good news for myself. I got in to the University in London! I start in October and finish in June. I'm getting a diploma in 'Hospitality and tourism management'. I just got the e-mail yesterday, and tomorrow I'm going to pay the registration fee. I'm so nervous and excited at the same time. It feels good that I'm finally going to do something. I've been so anxious because of the loan that I have to take, but after speaking to my dear mother it feels better. I'm gonna try to work as much as possible so I don't need to use all my loan money. And when I've finished I'm gonna try to save a lot and pay my loan as quickly as possible. I also Think it's a good experience to study abroad. And my English is gonna be really good!
 
I'm a Little worried about my mum though. I know it was really hard for her when I was in Spain, and that was only for a couple of months. But I guess that they're always like that? I'm her only child and it can't be easy to just let us go like that. I guess she'll get used to it... And also, it's very easy to come and visit. Cheap with RyanAir! I'm gonna go home as much as I can as well, since I have my family and friends here. I think that I'm going to be anxious about this all summer, until it finally starts. But I still have a good feeling, and i guess it's okay to worry. I Always wanted to study abroad.
 
I'm also excited about dancing in England. I've been watching some videos and belly dance seems so different there. I just hope it's good... I would also want to dance something else, but we'll see. It's all about time and money. Speaking of belly dance, now it's been five weeks since I ordered my Isis wings. They said that it would take two or three weeks, so I sent them an e-mail today. At least they were nice enough to reply, and said that they're gonna send me new ones. Thank you! It's too late to use them since I have my last belly dance today, but I'll probably need them in the future anyway.
 
Now I'm gonna count again! Today it's three days until England. In 79 hours I'll finally be in Bridgwater again. I'm always a Little scared in Bridgwater, there is a lot of crazy people there... I'm happy he doesn't live there! But anyway, the point is: it's three days left, and I'm almost done packing! :)
 
 
 
 

Reasons to date me

Haha, I love this!


Grumpy Cat


Tired

I really feel like an old person sometimes. I usually work 15.50-21.00, but two days ago I had another shift, and worked 17.50-23.00. At 21.00 I started to get tired, and the last two hours I was like a Zombie. I always talk a lot to costumers, but this time I just gave them a smile and a quiet "hello". When I got home I fell asleep, and slept for ten hours or something. The next day I worked my normal shift, but I was still tired. And today, I slept until late again. And I have my normal shift tonight as well. I'm just so so tired...
 
Then I realised that maybe I'm tired because I was sick for a pretty long time. I started to work, work out and do everything "normal" at the same time. So I guess it's okay to be tired, hopefully I will feel better soon. Tomorrow I have my belly dance for three hours, I really can't wait. 1,5 hours Isis Wings, and 1,5 hours Turkish belly dance.
 
On Friday I have absolutely nada to do, so I'm gonna spend some time with my best friend. Saturday is a work day, and on Sunday I'm going to England!
 
 

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I got a comment that I deleted by mistake when I was supposed to printscreen it =/
 
To you Camilia:
 
Yes I remember Ricky, I didn't think he still read my blog though :) I haven't seen him for years!
And yes my boyfriend is English, we met in Spain last year. Hmm, it was a little hard with the language first.
I like to talk a lot but I guess I didn't know enough words haha... But I'm good at explaining what I mean,
so we never had problems. Have a nice day you too :)

Feeling a little like this

Time goes fast and today it's only five days left until I'm with my boy again. My flight is on Sunday morning, but I won't be in Bridgwater Before seven. My plane goes to London, and then I have a few hours there to wair Before I'm going to take a bus from there. My travel days are Always very long, but I'm so excited all day. And when I'm finally there and he meets me at the coach station, that's the best feeling ever.
 
It also feels good that I'm gonna stay there longer this time. Usually it feels like I don't even have time to unpack (haha or I actually never unpack, I have my things all over his floor) before I have to pack again. But this time I'm staying for two weeks. Or 15 days, if I'm allowed to be like that. And when I go home again, it's only two weeks or something until he comes to Sweden. <3
 
I'm also starting to get nervous about this University thing. I'm nervous that I'm not gonna get in, but I will also be nervous if I get in. I'm feeling a little like this:
 
 

Haha Jonas Gardell <3


Travel & Tourism

I finally applied for Travel and Tourism at West London College. Just the thought of it makes me nervous, so I'm trying not to think too much yet. I don't even know if I'll get in, but if I do it's gonna be good. It's still hard for me to think about the loan and how much money it actually is, but I guess it's gonna be worth it. And I'm not gonna be the only person on earth with a loan. I get a diploma after a year, and then I can choose if I want to study for two more years and get a degree. I'm excited and scared and happy and sad and just everything. I hope it doesn't take too long before I know if I get in or not.
 
Soon it's actually time to tell everyone that I'm gonna move. And also tell that I want to quit at work... It's crazy, because it felt like Ellis and I started to talk about me moving to England just a few weeks ago, but it's been months. We really need to find an apartment soon, and that of course stresses me as well. It is so hard to find places in London. First of all it can't be too expensive. It has to be fresh and safe and in a good area. Ellis wants it to be close to his University. We have to Think about so many things... But we'll find something.
 
Today it's only six Days left until I'm going to England btw. I really can't wait, I miss my boy!
 

LOVE

 

I care

Do you ever wish that you could just go to bed and sleep for a couple of days? I do. One of the things that makes me really confused in life is all these decisions that we have to make all the time. When you finally make one, another one is already waiting and you never get rid of them. And the worst thing is that the decisions usually includes other people too, not only yourself. So whatever you do, it's gonna be wrong. I'm always trying to think that however it ends up, everything is gonna be just fine. But it's still scary. You never know what is gonna happen, and you can't change your mind. You know the feeling when you regret something like... a lot? And you ask yourself why you didn't choose to do the other thing. I don't want  that to happen.
 
It is also hard to know how much you should do for another person. Especially if you're not sure if they would do the same thing for you. We all have these amazing relationships (like with a best friend) where you really would do anything for the other person, but then there is these other relationships where you just don't know. I've had really good friends who I truly loved before, but who I just couldn't trust. And imagine doing something really big for a person like that.
 
I guess my blog doesn't make much sense. I don't really write because I want people to read it. I write because it makes me feel good and because I like it. So it's probably gonna be a lot of 'no sense' posts here. I'm just confused as usual and don't know what to do with my life.
 

Movies with my BFF

Later today I'm finally going to see my Sara again. She has been in Denmark for a couple of weeks, and before that I was in England so we haven't seen each other for a long time. We're gonna rent some movies and talk about life, that's a perfect Sara & Katarina night.
 
Another thing that I haven't done for ages is working! Hmm I think last time was Wednesday, not last week but the week before... It's gonna be interesting to see if I even remember how it works tomorrow.
 
Are we the only ones who send stupid videos to each other? I love us so much <3
 

Creep!

I just have to tell you about the creepiest thing ever. I was out on a power walk today, and when I walk I usually choose places with not much people and no traffic. Anyway, I was walking alone and I was the only one there until I saw a guy on a bike. I recognized this guy from school, he is a year older than me but I never spoke to him or anything in school.

Anyway, he stopped his bike and started to look in his bag in front of me. I was listening to my ipod and just passed him. I guess he must have said something that I didn't hear, because a few seconds later he rode right in front of me and stopped me. I thought he needed help or something so I took my headphones off.

Creep: ayy, katarina! Nice to see you...
Me: .....?????..... Yeah.....
Creep: Do you remember me? We wen't to the same school, but you were like really emo at that time hahaha, you had black hair and stuff!
Me: Yeah I gue...
Creep: You look sooo good now! I mean really good. I guess this work out is the reason! I saw some belly dance pictures of you on facebook... You look so much better when you're blond! Hey listen, do you wanna hang out some day?
Me: ............ Are you serious?

I don't even remember what I said, but I left quickly. I'm not even friends with this guy on Facebook, this is creepy. And who does he think he is? Well, at least I didn't look good in school but it seems like my time is now according to you. And your time was never, will never be.

I'm actually upset.


Cinderella


Good morning workout

Both last night and this morning I've been working out with Josephine. I'm not sick anymore, and it feels so good to be back.


Jun. 05, 2013

It's our day today.

I miss you, and I love you.


Holla at me


Atelophobia

Atelophobia (from the Greek: ατελής, atelès, "imperfect, incomplete" and φόβος, phóbos, "fear") is the fear of not being good enough or imperfection. Atelo in greek means "imperfect" and phobia means "fear". Atelophobia is classified as an anxiety disorder that can affect relationships and makes the person afflicted by atelophobia feel like everything they do is wrong.

 

Symptoms of Atelophobia can be mental, emotional and physical. The severity of the symptoms varies from each case, but because Atelophobia is a mental illness, problems are created in the mind and the body reacts with physical symptoms such as sweating. Following is a list of various symptoms: Mental Symptoms

  • Difficulty thinking about anything other than the fear
  • Feelings of unreality or of being detached from yourself
  • Fear of fainting
  • Pessimistic view on the outcome of situations before it happens
  • Low self-esteem
  • Extreme disappointment if he or she fails at something

Emotional Symptoms

  • Constant worrying about upcoming activities
  • An overbearing amount of fear
  • Unhealthy emotions such as anger, sadness, guilt and hurt
  • The desire to abruptly leave the situation

Physical Symptoms

  • Perspiration due to stress
  • Nausea
  • Panic attacks
  • Dizziness
  • Accelerated heart rate
  • Chest pains
  • Hot or cold flashes
  • Numbness or tingling feelings
  • Trembling or shaking
  • Shortness of breath
  • Insomnia
  • Increased muscle tension
  • Dryness of mouth
  • Constant restlessness
 
 

English, tourism and shared apartments

These last days have been so exhausting. Not only have I been sick, I also started to worry about the future again. When I came home from Barcelona after studying there last year, I felt like my life was over. I didn't know what I wanted to do, and I had no motivation to do anything. This time the motivation is there, but I'm just so confused and stuck in my own head. I'm gonna try to explain.
 
When I first started to study English in January, I was pretty sad about it. I felt like I had to go to Uni only because I didn't have anything else to do at that time. I went to an interview at Coop in January as well, and I told them that I was going to study. On my way home from the interview I was mad at myself, why did I say that? It would have been so much better if I didn't mention school, maybe they could have given me enough hours at Coop so I could drop out of school.
 
I hated English, the only reason I did this course was because I was dreaming about going to another country to work (and of course, because I didn't have anything else to do). I almost gave up after only a couple of weeks. I hated grammar, I wasn't happy with the teacher and I never thought I would pass my first exam. I was so afraid of failing, that I started to study every day. When I started to learn things, I also started to like it. English was fun. Grammar was fun. I even started to like the teacher. And when it was time for the exam... Of course I passed it! I didn't only pass, I got 94%! And a VG. That felt good.
 
I've never really believed in myself. I don't think that I'm really bad at things, I'm just not good enough. I always think that I'm gonna fail so I usually don't even try. I'm still proud of myself because of that exam though, and I try to think about that when I need motivation. Before university I was really bad at English. And I'm not one of those bitches who just say that they're bad because they want someone to say that they're good. I really was bad. I almost failed English in high school.
 
Anyway, after this grammar course I noticed that I actually liked to study. If I had to choose between school and work, I would definitely choose school. So, back to the subject and why I'm confused. I went to this blueberry meeting today and got to talk to a really nice girl. I told her my plans about moving to London and that maybe I would like to study there. We talked about what kind of things I'm interested in, and she gave me a lot of things to read at home.
 
Now I'm sitting here and can't decide what to study. Personal  training would be fun, but t looks like I haven't studied the right subjects in college to get in. Social work sounds interesting, but would I really like it? Tourism could be fun too, but where will I work when I've finished my education? This would have been so much easier if it was in Sweden. You can apply so many times, you can change courses whenever you want and you never have to pay for anything. Studying in London would mean a huge loan.
 
I'm also worried about living in London. It is so expensive there and it would be impossible to rent an apartment with a loan. Which means that we would have to live in a shared apartment. I really hate the thought of sharing something with others, I want my own space and I don't want to get disturbed my others. And imagine living in a shared apartment for three years, my god. So I don't only need to find a school, but a job as well.
 
I just feel so stressed and sad now. It's one of those days when everything feels impossible. I just e-mailed Maria (the girl I met today) and asked loads of questions. Hopefully I'll be better tomorrow. I need to apply soon.

Cats

I almost finished writing my exam, I just need to do a few changes in the morning. I hope I get to sleep a little better tonight, and that I feel a little better when I wake up. Otherwise I'm gonna have to see a doctor soon.

Oh, and thank you for all the 'get better soon' messages, texts and instagram things haha :) It really means a lot.


Accents

 
I really have a love/hate relationship to accents. If the accents are nice, I'm in love. If they aren't nice, it's hard to even like people, haha. Mami and I was watching Top Model, and both agreed on Rob Evans,

You make me sound like a flower

Thank you :)


Trying my hardest


Blueberry

I'm supposed to go to that meeting at Blueberry, but I'm not sure if I should go when I'm feeling like this. I'm probably gonna scare them with my cold...


Last day

I can't believe it was my last day of school today. It actually feels a little sad since we have got to know each other so well. I'm so proud of myself, a few years ago I never thought that I would study English. I hated English, haha.

I was only in school for 15 minutes, did my presentation and got nice feedback from my class mates. I'm gonna miss you guys.

I'm still feeling as bad as yesterday. It was nice to actually get dressed and put makeup on today, even if it was just for a short time. I need to sleep now, then it's time for my last home exam.


Quotes


Grumpy cat

My nose is still making me crazy so I can't sleep. I'm feeling a little like grumpy cat.


I want you to rock me

They say that actions speak louder than words, and it really is true. Do you ever get tired of people just breaking their promises all the time? If you're a nice person it's hard to know where to draw the line and saying that it's enough.

At the same time I don't just want to focus on bad people. I have so many amazing friends so I shouldn't even care about those who don't deserve it.

Hmm, sleepy time soon.

 

 


The Lucky One

I'm really tired of being sick. The worst part is that I can't do anything and you guys know how easily I get restless. And even if I had something to do I wouldn't have enough energy, so it really sucks. I miss my best friend who's always making me company and cheering me up when I'm sick. It's crazy how lonely you can feel after only a few days at home. And when I say crazy I mean bad crazy.
 
Tomorrow I will at least get to see people. I have to go to school and have my presentation. I chose to read and talk about The Lucky One, one of my favourite books written my Nicholas Sparks. I'm probably only gonna be there for ten minutes and leave after my presentation, but I guess that's better than nothing.
 
 

Fast food facts


Money and school

My boyfriend has his birthday soon, it's only 2,5 weeks left. Like I told you earlier I bought him a trip to Finland in July, but there's like 100 other things that I wanna buy as well. He really deserves the world for his birthday, and it sucks that I can't give it to him. I wish I was rich, I really do.
 
Talking about Money, I'm gonna be so poor in July. I only had 5 shifts at work in June, and now I'm missing some of them because I'm sick. First I thought about working anyway, only because I need the money. But then I thought that I would be sick forever if I did. At least I have my saving account for England, that's all that matters.
 
I just wrote my last essay in school. I'm also going to prepare for a presentation that I'm going to have about a book tomorrow. And then I have my last exam tomorrow... I can't believe this is over soon.
 
My boy <3
 

I'm sick

I'm so tired of being sick, and it's not like I'm getting better like normal people do. I just get worse. I can't sleep but I'm too tired to stay awake, what a great combination. I don't really have energy to be on here, brb until I get better.
 

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