W h o k n e w o n e s h e e t o f p a p e r
c o u l d b e s o m u c h m o r e ?
Just one square of paper can be made into a crane, a turtle, a cup, or a dolphin. Just one square of paper can be folded to create a representation of one's imagination. Ever since Katrina was a small plumerian in elementary school, she found herself folding her worksheets she received back from the teacher into little creatures. She had quite a bit of time, since she completed her assignments almost always first. Often, with that time. she made cranes. This was the first thing she made using origami, and ever since the day she learned it in class, it became a hobby of hers to make more. Katrina wasn't a very good artist or singer, but people awed at how many creatures she could make off memorization in such short time. She wasn't to be known for something, stand out among the rest. Katrina was tired of just being "the teacher's pet."
I n a n o t h e r d i m e n s i o nThat's when Katrina discovered 3D origami. The paper she folded made 3D shapes, but this form of origami was more than that. Katrina could make larger creatures and objects by another method. Multiple sheets of paper were folded into triangles and folded into each other. Huge statues could be made with just paper and one shape. As she grew older, pumpkins, cats, and huge cranes lined her shelves and windowsills. Each one stood about a foot tall, if not taller. 3D origami became a way for her to pass the time or keep herself busy when watching a movie or on a car trip. Katrina's most impressive creations were sold as a side job. Like any average high school student, she worked a minimum wage job as well, but this way she was able to stash all of her job earnings for college and only spend her origami earnings. After years and years, origami evolved for Katrina so much more than it had been in elementary school. However, every once and a while Katrina finds herself taking a single sheet of paper and folding it into a simple crane in class.
N o t j u s t a p a p e r g i r l
"All things are paper-thin
and paper-frail.
And all the people, too."
-Paper Towns
Theme Song
Not everything to Katrina is about the ways to fold paper. Origami interests her, but doesn't consume her. After all, even being the unrealistic dreamer that she is; she knows that it's almost impossible to get an actual career in origami. And, in order the reach the colossal and unrealistic goal that is filling a mansion with origami, she knows that a well-paid and reliable career is needed. Katrina enjoys a calm and serene life, however she also enjoys attention. Most people who have fame are either outgoing, like celebrities, or are known for their impressive talents. In order to keep the quiet and peace, Katrina opened herself up to lots of quiet but unusual hobbies. Between, playing the harp and making fancy chocolates, she has her hands full in making sure she stands out. She enjoys change and likes to think she can make a difference in the world. Katrina defends those being bullied and always tries to be the most honest she can. She recycles all of the paper she folds instead of throwing them away and she usually writes about how one small person can make a difference, much like how one small, paper triangle can make the difference between cluster of scraps and a masterpiece.

"Boredom drives one to try a host of possibilities… to either get somewhere or not get anywhere."
-Anish KapoorS h e ' s m o r e t h an t h a t
It takes courage to stand out from the crowd, but for Katrina, that's all she want to do. Being different is what acquires fame, and leaves an imprint on the world when the day comes to leave it. In history classes, students never learn about "that one farmer" who planted and harvested wheat. That farmer most likely fed hundred of people and kept the town further away from starvation, yet the name is not spoken of in any class or book. Those plumerians only did what others did, and even if they did a good deed and made a difference, they aren't remembered the same. The ones who do something new, something different are the ones teachers preach about. As a child, Katrina became obsessive to make sure she was the top of the class. At the end of middle school, this evolved into learning as may skills as possible. Most of her skills deal with some form of art, but her wide variety keeps her busy for sure. Even if she isn't skilled in athletics or anything dangerous, her jack-of-all trades nature leaves a impression in anyone she meets.

B u t d o n ' t b o t h e r
With all the obsession over being different, Katrina ends up separating herself from others. She has no interest in dating, saying she has no time and the plumerians she meets probably wouldn't be "interesting" enough for her. She is romantically attracted to all genders, but probably will only find herself dating if she finds one who matches herself with weird talents and a busy schedule. However, romantic relationships aren't the only relationships Katrina lacks. She's much rather go home and wood carve to enhance her ability instead of joining up with friends. When plumerians ask Katrina to teach a skill, Katrina declines. Her being different and knowing something others don't is more important to her than sharing knowledge. She enjoys impressing others with her ability to make 3D animations, play instruments not taught in school, or any of her other odd talents, so when anybody else happens to know the same skill, she becomes quickly jealous. How she copes with her anger is pretty childish. Instead of letting it go, she usually tries to make the situation a contest to try and prove she is better. What Katrina doesn't realize is it takes more than just talent to be remembered; plumerians to know who you are to remember you after you die. Katrina pushing others away only works against her intentions.

"The only strings that tie me down are the ones on my harp." H e r l i f e i s m u s i cOriginal ideas can be initiated from music. Katrina finds herself playing the harp or piano whenever she can, because at those points her ideas truly show. While folding the thousands of tiny triangles to form into her huge origami creations, she always has her headphones on her head. Her playlists consist of mostly independent music and alternative music. Her heart is tied to the sound a guitar makes. Several times she has wished to learn how to play the six-stringed instrument, but she often falls back on the less mainstream strings of her harp. Most of all, Katrina is attracted to the lyrics of songs. She likes to be able to relate and think about how the artist felt when writing the emotion filled words.
L i k e s
“The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of
all possible worlds . . .
◘Origami
◘Wood/Metal Shop
◘Crafts
◘String Instruments
◘Making Fancy Desserts
◘Independent Music
◘Alternative Music
◘3D modelling
◘Fantasy Novels
◘Being in control
D i s l i k e s
. . . and the pessimist fears this is true.
◘Synchronized dancing
◘Gym Classes
◘Country Music
◘Loud Noises
◘Dating
◘Hypnotism
◘Being Buried Alive
◘Premature Death
S h e j u s t w i s h e s h e r p a r e n t s
w o u l d u n d e r s t a n d"I'm bilingual,
and that's not
including sarcasm."
Katrina's first language is German, as her parents were born and raised in Switzerland and hardly speak English after just immigrating to the United States. As Katrina went through school, she learned English and began to use German less and less. After years and years, Katrina only used common phrases and only learned the basics of German. It wasn't like school, where reading and vocabulary was stressed. Katrina could get by with few words when her parents asked simple questions like "Wie war heute dein Tag?" (How was your day today.) Because of this, it made it very hard for Katrina and her parents to truly connect. They couldn't express feelings on such simple words. Katrina separated herself from her parents as much as possible, not because they were bad parents, but because it was frustrating to Katrina to not be able to express what she was thinking in a way her parents would understand.