Choose your own adventure...

It's our choose your own adventure week here at Umbrella and today, our team share with you their thoughts on anything they like! keep reading...

There’s something pretty exciting about having no rules, no set path, and no right or wrong direction to go in, and that’s exactly what this week’s topic is all about. Choose your own adventure means you get to take the lead whether that’s telling a story, sharing an experience, getting creative, or diving into something completely unexpected.
Think of it like opening a blank page and deciding where it goes next. Will it be funny? Thoughtful? A little chaotic? Totally up to you. This week is all about freedom, creativity, and letting your ideas run wherever they want to go.
Today I am going to talk about Disney because I love it and it's my favourite. I have a lot of Disney clothes like t-shirts, jumpers and jackets and they are what I love to wear. I like to be called Princess Claire and I would love to be a Disney character and find my true love. My favourite Disney princesses are Rapunzel, Ariel, Belle, Cinderella, Aurora and Snow White. I want to go to Disneyland in China because I have never been and I hope that's my next holiday destination. On that note I also want to visit Disneyland Paris. It's my birthday soon so hopefully get to go to one of these places on holiday, or even get some Disney themed birthday gifts. I love Disney cruises, I have been on three, and I would love to go on another one! I have a Minnie Mouse bag and wallet which I like to bring with me everywhere I go. I love everything about Disney, it makes me really happy.
This is Claire signing off, see you next week.


On the weekend I finally finished my animation about Villager News, this episode is called “Night of the Living Zombies” and it is going to be awesome to see people love my videos a lot.   I have 110 subscribers and a lot of viewers.
On Monday I just made Minecraft shorts for my video and it’s going to be even more funny and I just already finished that's all.
On Tuesday I’m making the stop motion animation for another program and this video is called “Villager News - the crime scene” and it’s a great video that everyone can see my animation on a Friday night video for the end of the year in December.
On Wednesday we are still making horror films and we paint the walls, I can't wait to make this and I’m looking forward to seeing that it is going to be amazing and my mum also loves horror films.
Korey.


Today's blog topic is a choose your own adventure.
On Tuesday I went to the shops, with Sheridan. We went on the escalators, I'm getting more confident in going on the escalators. I say out loud, "Ronalda is brave", because I am brave and I can do things I'm afraid of. I find going up not as scary, but sometimes coming down the escalator is scary because it's up high and the stairs are moving quickly.
On Sunday I go to church, I like going to church. On this particular Sunday, I saw Martina! I was happy to see Martina, her daughters and husband were at church and it made me smile I was so happy.
Sometimes Martina comes to my church, I go to the same church each week with my family. I sing songs at church. I like singing.
On Wednesday and Friday I make coffees in the cafe at Lyrebird.
I’ve been learning how to make coffees. I like making coffees.
My brother came home for dinner last night, my sister made tacos. I like tacos I have lettuce, cheese, sauce, and meat. I watched the Barbie movie last night, I love Barbie! Barbie and I have the same favourite colour PINK!!
This is Ronalda signing off, see you next week!


I like working with dogs because they are very cute. I always walk them and feed them. I love playing with the dogs because they are fun and funny, they love when you throw a ball and they love to go swimming. 
My dog’s name is Ollie, he loves playing with my bird.  They chase each other around the house and he sleeps a lot. He loves his treats and he is very cheeky when he wants something. 
Tyson.


Today's topic is a choose your own adventure. Before I start blogging, it has been one year since I joined the Just Write program.
I chose to write about my updates in March.
On Labour Day, I had yummy sausage rolls for dinner that my aunty made. I have one aunt in Australia, but we do not see each other often. On special occasions, we message each other. Have you ever made sausage rolls? I sent my aunt a message to tell her that the sausage rolls were yummy.
I also saw a video of my uncle going to Japan with his family. He hung out with my brother too, who works in Japan. They did lots of sightseeing, ate lunch and dinner, and played in the arcade. My uncle is back home already. He lives in Banjarmasin.
Umbrella Support turned five years old. We had a celebration on Monday, 16th March. I also met two new people, Carol, who works for Umbrella, and Dayna, who is a participant. I am introvert, but I do not feel awkward telling facts about myself. We ate cupcakes and party snacks. We did not eat all the snacks, so before we went home, we had to throw the rest in the bin.
Martina and Cindy encouraged me to come out more, like blogging onsite instead of at home all Thursdays. I hesitated at first because I dislike change. I spoke to my parents about this. They said, "What if you alternate? Blog with everyone, blog at home, then with everyone again. That way you can rest because you work on Wednesday and you can rest." I said, "That is a good idea."
After Labour Day week, I came to Bridgewater. I was comfortable, happy, and a bit nervous because I joined the groups. I could give ideas about what to blog. I said, "What if we blog about childhood memories?"
I mentioned in my childhood blog that I enjoyed traditional birthday celebrations when I was a kid, but I hate it now. However, I am still happy. Krystle asked me, "Why do you not like loud birthdays anymore?" She was not trying to change me. I replied calmly, "Comfort level can change as you grow up."
When we went to the park on Monday, Krystle asked, "Do you think you want to come to Bridgewater weekly for blogging? It will be great if you come weekly."
I have decided to alternate by blogging with the groups, blogging from home, and then with the groups again. This is because I work on Wednesday. If I come weekly, I will be tired. I understand that everyone wants to see me weekly, but I have to focus on my wellbeing.
I love blogging with the groups because I get to hear my friends’ blogs and updates. If I am stuck, the staff can help me. I like to blog from home because I have free time before Krystle sends me the topic and I do not have to wear neat clothes since I am at home.
Alternate blogging suits me. That way, I do not get bored if I blog at home every week, and I do not get tired if I come to Bridgewater every week. Balance is good. Do you agree?
Thanks for reading. This is Princess Jacinda signing off.


I'm going to a tie-dye class on Friday night and it's going to be a lot of fun.
I went shopping with my friend Bri to buy tie-dying t-shirts for her workshop on Friday.
And then we went for lunch and got fish and chips
Ben 2.


I love to hangout with my friends and cool people I have never ever met before. They play with me on Fortnite with Alanna and her friend too. That was fun last night but they think I’m weird I used to be weird all the time.  This weekend I’m not sure what I’m doing, maybe just let chill and relax.  I’m tired today because I was still awake at 1am and I had to wake up 6am in the morning oh Lord, I have to wake up early in the morning, from your friend TJ.


My adventure today is going to an aircraft graveyard. There is an area in Alice Springs Airport which has the facilities for maintenance on aircrafts that need to be fitted out with new equipment. It also serves as a long term storage and decommissioning site for
commercial aircraft, utilising the desert climate to prevent corrosion. I got this info from Google with Bernie’s help.
As you all know I love using my hands with all the collectable junk I find at the Hallam tip. If I could get a job working at the aircraft facility, I would be the chief maintenance man.
My job would be to maintain and collect all the rubbish that can't be used and to get it all disposed to a safe area.
As you all know I also love collecting bits and pieces for my collection and making something out of it all.
Nick.


Dear readers, this week's topic is a choose your own adventure. Let me start by telling you about  Epilepsy Awareness Day and every year on the 26th of March is Purple day for Epilepsy Awareness Day and this day and Good Friday are really close to me and my family's heart.  Every year on Good Friday we donate to the Good Friday Appeal as each donation goes toward  helping all the sick kids at the Royal Children's Hospital.
A little bit of interesting personal information about me readers, which I'm happy to share with you is that when I was two and half years old I was diagnosed with childhood Epilepsy and the doctors at the Royal Children’s Hospital helped me get better. For a couple years I had to take medication but now I’m no longer on medication because I don't have any seizures anymore  which is good. This is why purple day and the  Good Friday Appeal is close to my heart. This year on Good Friday my family and I will be donating to the Good Friday Appeal once again. 
Readers I have a question: If you could blog about anything, what would you blog about?
written by Charlotte.



Just a pre warning that this blog talks about homelessness and hardship.
I have been thinking about people who are experiencing homelessness in our world, while I have always been aware that there are people who are less fortunate and I’m conscious of the hardships that people may be going through. I have noticed that there are a lot more people who are having to find less than desirable places to sleep at night and this weighs on my mind and in my heart. I always hope there is a place for everyone to stay, feel safe and be supported. 

I understand that our world isn’t always fair, hardship certainly doesn’t discriminate and I have a few words for the universe that I am almost certain would be inappropriate here. However, this is the reality of the world we live in though. It doesn’t mean it’s right or that anyone should become complacent about it. There are many stories behind hardship and homelessness and you never know what someone is going through so its important to have empathy and choose kindness always.

I have seen people from organisations handing out food packages and beverages to people on the streets and this makes me happy because it tells me that there are kind people who care in this world. Also nice to know that those people experiencing homelessness or hardship have something to eat and drink. It may not be something that we think about often but one package of food can make all the difference. 

I say this with kindness and have no intention of offending or upsetting anyone. I also know everyone is entitled to their own opinions, I have heard things said about this subject that tell me that some people need to rethink their world view and possibly take a moment to think about whether what they are saying is helpful or kind. Again empathy and choosing kindness is important in every situation I believe.

I do what I can to support organisations through donations when I am able, it is important to remember that no one expects you to make donations if you are not in a position to do so. You can also look up other ways to help like volunteering for example. Just something to think about.

Sending you, our readers, support and good wishes your way today, and cheering you on today and everyday. 
Your friend always,
Shan.


We all live in the same world but we all live so differently. For the last week I’ve been on the internet watching how other people live, I’ve been watching people who live in America in Philadelphia, on Kensington Avenue. 
There’s a big time difference, right now it’s 10.01am on the 26th of March in Australia while over there it’s 19.01 on the 25th of March.
The web-cam is situated at a train station on the corner. 
There are always people there, not once have I switched it on and there was no one there. It usually gets busy around 11pm -  2am 
I always think to myself why are these people up and walking around at that time. 
There are a few characters, one night I saw a guy dancing by himself, another man to me looked like he was playing peek-a boo with no one.
Again last night the bin was the main character and everyone was circling around the bin like it had magical powers. 
There was also a man who had his white sheet around himself, he looks like a ghost. 
There’s a building made out of metal with flashing lights like the police lights.  I did ask people and they think it’s a help phone just incase something was to go wrong. 
I just realised how lucky I’m to have a a house and a warm bed to sleep in at night.
Haley.
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