<![CDATA[Umbrella Support - JUST WRITE]]>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:01:15 +1100Weebly<![CDATA[My favourite animal]]>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMThttp://umbrellasupport.com.au/just-write/my-favourite-animal
What is my favourite animal and why?


My favourite animal is a cow. A cow goes moo.
I liked the cows I saw at the farm with Sheridan and Alice.
We saw Highland cows. They have big horns and look soft and fluffy.
I like when the cows have baby cows. They are called calves. Baby Highland cows do not have horns. They have to grow them.
I just like the cows.
I also like deer. I like them because they have antlers too. I think the antlers look cool.
I like animals.
I like my dog. His name is Suess. He takes care of me. He always says hi to me by licking me. He plays with toys.
I like going to the farm to see the animals. I fed the animals. I also see kangaroos at Lysterfield Lake.
Bye from Ronalda.


My favourite animal is my pet dog. Her name is Bella, but I like to call her Bella Boo. Today she was a bit naughty and she did a poo on the floor in my room. She does that sometimes, and it’s stinky. I don’t like when she does that because I need to clean it up myself, which is yuck and smelly.
She’s also naughty when I’m leaving home and tries to get in the car with me. She even tries to get into my support workers’ cars.
I love my Bella Boo. She is a great dog. She likes baths, walks, treats, pats, licking my nose, belly rubs, and most of all, she loves me.
My dad feeds Bella small cans of food that she likes, and water. Sometimes we play fetch together and play with her toys as well. Bella Boo is so cute. I was so happy when my mum brought her home. I came home from dancing and she was there. She was licking my neck, and we instantly became best friends.
I also have bees at home, which are also my pets, but I don’t know all their names. They make honey for me, and it’s delicious.
This is Claire signing off. See you next week.



I don’t have any pets at the moment, but I used to have a cat named Bucks, and I’m going to get another one soon, which my mum will name. She hasn’t told me what it is yet. I liked Bucks. He was my grandad’s cat, who we got when he moved into a nursing home. He was black and white and a bit chunky. Bucks hated being picked up, as he wasn’t used to it because my grandpa couldn’t pick him up.
I also used to have a dog as a pet named Ollie, who was a golden brown poodle. He was cheeky and fun. If it was a hot day, he would go into the pool, even though he was scared of it because when he was a puppy, he accidentally fell in and went straight to the bottom. When I put him in the pool, he would just get out as he didn’t like it. When Ollie was wet, he would dry himself against the hedges and the couch.
My favourite animals are dogs, and I hope to get another one day.
This is Nick signing off. See you next week.




What is my favourite animal? I really like fish. I think fish are cute and colourful. I do not have a pet fish at home because having a pet fish can be hard work. When you go away, you need someone to look after it. I remember having a goldfish in an aquarium when I was in Jakarta. At my grandpa’s nursing home, there was also a fish aquarium, and I liked looking at the fish.
I also saw heaps of koi fish when I went to Indonesia. I saw some at my resort in Ubud. They were located in the reception area. I also saw more fish at Ayodya Resort because it is a spacious resort. I saw colourful fish in aquariums as well as koi fish. I even fed koi fish when I went to Central Java. This was at an open air restaurant.
Do you like open air restaurants? Open air restaurants can be nice, but insects such as flies and mosquitoes can fly through.
I actually have pets at home too, but I am not very fond of pets like some people are. People say, “Oh, having pets is good. You can play with them when you are bored.” However, I disagree because pets are a lot of work. If they get sick, they need to go to the vet. You also need to clean up after them, feed them, and find someone to look after them if you go away. That does not mean I am a lazy person. Taking care of pets is simply not my thing.
My dad has two cockatiels at home. He looks after them and sometimes puts their cages outside when it is a nice day. One is called Banjo, and one is called Cutie. Mum named Cutie. They are in separate cages. Dad has had the cockatiels since before COVID, and they are doing really well. If we go away, my mum’s friend takes care of them.
In August, something changed in our household. My brother returned home from Japan, and he was very keen to have his own pets. He convinced my parents that he wanted pets. At the beginning, my parents said it would be hard because when we go away, we need someone to take care of them. However, my brother was still keen to have pets.
My brother went to the RSPCA to adopt two cats. We decided to name them Kaya and Raya. Kaya is a grey cat, and Raya is a white cat. My brother is responsible so far. He plays with the cats, feeds them, and cleans up after them. The poo is very smelly, and I do not like it, but that is part of having pets.
My brother has not got a regular activity yet, so he has more time to hang out with the cats. The two cats like hanging out in the rumpus room. However, my parents now close the rumpus room during the daytime because I heard that if Raya, the white cat, gets too much sun, she can develop skin problems. The rumpus room has sunny spots coming through the window.
It is a big change having cats at home. The cats are adorable, but taking care of pets is not my thing. I would rather do other chores.
Even though I am not a big fan of pets, I love going to the zoo. I enjoy looking at various animals. I love the Safari Park in Indonesia because it is very big and has many facilities too. It was memorable when my parents took my brother and me there.
Thanks for reading my blog.
This is Strong Minded Jacinda signing off.




My favourite animals, who we can keep as pets, are cats. I’ve got two. Banshee, who I adopted from a shelter about 10 years ago, and then there’s Maggie, who we got from my cousin. Her grandma and mum are still alive. I think Banshee and Maggie like one another. They get along for the most part. When Maggie was little, she had no fear. She would chase Banshee, and she would wrap herself around the cat post and spin really fast. Today would be a different story. I think she would bend the cat post and tip it over.
Now for my favourite non pet animals. I do have a fair few, so bear with me.
My number one spot would have to be equal with owls and sloths.
Did you know sloths are slower than a snail? They also poop once a week.
I think my favourite breed of owl would be a barn owl or a tawny owl.
Second place would be my spirit animal, a big clumsy panda. I could watch them all day. They’re so funny.
Third spot is a pink fairy armadillo. They’re the smallest species of armadillo.
Fourth place would have to be a water bear, also known as a tardigrade. They look ugly, but in a cute way. They’re a microscopic animal.
Last place would have to be raccoons. They’re also hilarious, just the way they are.
My most memorable mentions are:
Otters because they hold hands, so they don’t drift away from each other.
Highland cows because they’re just beautiful.
Penguins because the males give the females a rock if they like them.
Crows and ravens. I think that’s about it.
Haley.


The problem with this topic is I have multiple favourite animals. Choosing only one feels like I’m leaving the others out, and as strange as it may sound to say, or in this case write, this, sometimes I feel a bit guilty choosing one favourite. I just love all my creature friends and think they’re all pretty awesome. Now that I’ve put that out into the universe, I can now write this blog for you guys.
I have chosen an animal that many people may not be a fan of, and that’s okay with me as long as you’re still kind to them. Pigeons have my heart, with their little waddle and their cute little faces. I love seeing them, and if I have the chance to, I like to watch them going about their day and just doing pigeon things. I love that they mate for life, and I imagine that they are very dedicated and attentive to their life partners. Did you know that they produce milk for their babies? Both female and male pigeons produce it in their necks, and it’s called crop milk.
They also helped us out in past wars. I believe in the First and Second World Wars, though I found conflicting information in my fact checking, so it may have only been the First World War. They carried messages for us when other modes of communication failed. They are very good at navigating, possibly using the Earth’s magnetic fields, the sun, and or landmarks to find their way. It’s not known 100 percent how they navigate, but that doesn’t matter to me. I think it’s amazing, and I’m proud of them for their efforts. There are so many awesome reasons to love pigeons, and they are very cute, I think, so I’m really happy that I got to share this with you, our beautiful readers.
Thank you, and as always, be kind to others and yourself.
Your friend,
Shan



Dear readers,
This week’s topic is my favourite animal.
Let me start by telling you how I don’t have a favourite animal. However, I could write a long list of animals I do like and love.
Animals I love and like are dolphins, horses, dogs, tigers, snow leopards, bunnies, butterflies, sea turtles, and red pandas.
What do I think of all these animals?
I think they are all cute and cool, and I really like them.
One of my favourite Disney animals of all time is Bambi.
My family and I own a cute, but sometimes naughty, French Bulldog. She is eight years old, and her name is Gucci.
She is very lazy and sleeps twenty four seven, and she’s very spoiled and loved.
What’s your favourite animal?
Written by Charlotte.



Hi readers, how are you?
Today’s topic is, “What are your favourite animals?”
I have chosen to write about my favourite animals, which are cats, dogs, horses, dolphins, rabbits, otters, and penguins, but I really like snow leopards.
Why? Because snow leopards are cute and mysterious. Did you know they chew on their tails? They can’t roar. They are known for being playful and acting a bit clumsy or goofy. They are shy and calm.
Cats are cute and fluffy and like to meow at anything. You can pat them and pick them up. They like to sleep. They can help with emotions.
I like dogs because they know when you are sad. They are cute, you can hug them, and take them for walks.
I like horses because you can ride them, love them, trot them, train them, and do competitions.
I like dolphins because they are friendly, highly intelligent, playful, and love to be very social.
I like rabbits because you can hold them, pat them, feed them, and play with them.
I like otters because they can hold your hand, stay together so they don’t float away, and are fun to watch.
I like penguins because they are friendly and cute, and I like the way they waddle instead of walking. They are curious and like to slide.
Thank you for reading my blog. I hope you enjoyed reading and learning about my favourite animals.
This is the Animal Queen, Beth, signing off until next week.


What is my favourite animal?
My favourite animal is cats and dogs. I like The Royal Melbourne Show because they have animals too. My friend’s dog is so cute.
​Ben.
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<![CDATA[Things that don't make sense!]]>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 02:53:01 GMThttp://umbrellasupport.com.au/just-write/things-that-dont-make-sense3965910
Click hereHave you ever stopped and thought, “Wait… why does that even make sense?”
Today we’re talking about all those little things in everyday life that just don’t seem to add up! From disappearing socks and missing TV remotes to weird rules, funny sayings and things we’ve always wondered about. We’ll be sharing some of the things that make us scratch our heads and asking everyone: What is something that doesn’t make sense to you?


Today's blog is about things that don't make sense. There are so many things that don't make any sense! One thing that comes to mind is how do I lose socks, and why can I only find one sock, where does the other sock disappear to and why does it keep happening! Another thing that doesn't make sense is why can't I just be on holiday all the time. If I could I would live at Disneyland and it just doesn't make sense that I can't. Sometimes I feel like my emotions don't make sense.. I just want to be happy but at times I get angry or sad and it's a bit confusing. Another thing I want to know is why does my dancing stop over the school holidays, I don't want a break from dancing I want to go every week, it's just doesn't make sense. Last thing that doesn't make sense to me is why do we need sleep, I could get so much more done if I was awake all the time. I could do more activities, watch more shows, play more games and do some relaxing as well.
This is Claire signing off, see you next week.


Well there’s a lot that doesn’t make sense to me..
I will make a list of things. 
The English language is one, words that are written the same but pronounced differently etc read and read. I’ve read this book or I’m going to read this book.
Tear and tear. I had a tear in my eye or there’s a tear in the paper. 
Sayings I also dont understand 
Sleep like a baby? I do not want to sleep like a baby, waking up every two hour. 
When people say they’re sweaty like a pig, but pigs don’t sweat, how does that make sense?
Another thing too, how would blind people read danger or slippery signs, if they have to read braille. Wouldn’t it be too late? 
One more thing but my personal existence, how do I know I’m the real me? 
Like I’ve been told I’m me, but how do I know I wasn’t born to someone else?  Or how do I know my parents are mine? Or how do I know we are humans? We are only going by what people tell us. I would prefer to be a cat, sleep, eat and play but no apparently I’m a human and I have human responsibility. Unfair I say.
I’m going to finish off with questions that makes no sense to me, but will have me thinking for days. 
Why does the early bird get the worm, but good things comes to those who wait?
Why is it called a building, when it’s built? 
I have a lot more of things that don’t make sense but, I don’t want to blow your brains up either or make you start thinking like me. 
But as my friends said question everything and everyone.
Enjoy the rest of your day, Haley. 




Sheridan and I got ice cream on Tuesday. We were eating our ice cream, but it was dripping! It was melting. It was warm outside, but it was cool inside where we were eating our ice cream, and it was still melting. It doesn’t make sense to me.


I blow bubbles at the park. They fly in the sky, then they pop! Why do they pop? Why can’t they just fly in the sky forever?


Why can’t we tickle ourselves? I’m ticklish, but when I tickle myself, I don’t laugh.


I have dark brown eyes. Sheridan has blue eyes, and we all have different coloured eyes. Why do we all have different coloured eyes?


Ducks can go in the water and not get wet. Their feathers don’t get wet. If we go in the water, we get wet. Why can’t we go in the water with our clothes on and not get wet?


Today I’m wearing my pink top because it’s Halloween, and we’re going to dance.


Goodbye from Ronalda.




I have just bought an Electronic Project Lab machine. I bought it online, and it came just the other day. I am trying to understand how this all works, and I am finding it a little confusing.
I have read all the instructions and attached and reattached the leads. This project I have entered into is more confusing than I thought.I know once I understand it all, it will be worth all the money I have spent on it.
Once I work it out, I will explain to you why I bought it, but until then, it doesn’t make sense.
This is Nick signing off from this electronic world.






As a curious human, I am always on a quest for knowledge and understanding, but there are some things in this world that just aren’t going to make sense to everyone. I’m always asking myself why it doesn’t make sense when something doesn’t make sense to me. It’s usually something that I overthink because I need to know how I can better understand it, or at the very least, what it is that is stopping me from understanding it.


Sometimes I find that humans (yes, that’s right, my own species) don’t make sense to me. Humans are very confusing, and I’ve spent a lot of time working on ways to understand the parts of humans that I don’t understand. There are some behaviours that humans do that don’t make any sense to me. I’m not going to say what the behaviours are because that’s not my place, and that’s not what this blog is about.


Sometimes I think I just have to accept that I’m not going to understand everything in this world. As frustrating as that is, it’s important to know that I am always learning, and it’s ok that things don’t make sense. But it would be wonderful if they could, and then I could explain them to others to help them understand.


Also, paper straws. I’m sure I don’t need to explain why they don’t make sense to me. It’s a wonderful thought to help our planet, but maybe not the best idea to have paper straws for drinks. But maybe I should just drink my drink faster and move on. Anyway, good job, guys!


With love and kindness,


Your friend,
Shan.




Things That Don’t Make Sense


  1. Daylight savings, even though it doesn’t make sense to me, I like it.
  2. But I like it because it gives you a lot more daylight.
  3. It makes the day longer and gives you more things to do with your family and friends.
Ben. 




Hi readers, how are you?


Today’s topic is: Things That Just Don’t Make Sense to Me.


Why do we call it a building if it is already built?


Why do we have to use a remote instead of using our hands?


Why does time go faster when we’re having fun?


Why do we have to wait for the waiter to bring us food?


Why do we call it a pair of pants when there’s only one pair?


People on the road who don’t know how to drive, if you have your licence, learn to drive and learn the road rules.


Why do people talk during a movie and disturb everyone?


Why do we open the fridge when we already know what’s inside?


Why can’t we choose our own eye colour? If we want blue, green, or hazel eyes, why can’t we just change them whenever we like?


Why can’t we fly like birds?


Why do we have to get out of bed when it’s so comfortable?


Why can’t we have a chocolate fountain in every house?


Thank you for reading my blog. These are things that don’t make sense to me.


Thank you for reading my blog.


This is Blogging Queen Beth signing off until the next blogging adventure.




Dear Readers,


This week’s topic is Things That Make No Sense to Us.


Let me start by telling you about things that don’t make any sense to me. I could write a long list of things that make no sense to me, like when people say we live in a free country, but nothing is free, and we are either paying for everything or paying taxes.


A couple of examples I can give are when I go shopping and I see stuff like men’s clothes, perfume, and personal body care products like body wash, soap, shampoo and conditioner, shaving cream, shaving razors, and deodorant. They are much cheaper than women’s clothes, perfume, personal body care products, shaving cream, shaving razors, shampoo and conditioner, soap, body wash, and deodorant.


What makes no sense to me is that us women buy all the same everyday essential products, but not only do we pay for the same stuff, on top of that we have to pay luxury tax on all the same products, and they are even more expensive. Even doing our nails and hair is expensive.


The only thing in life that is free is fresh air.


Aussie sayings and slang make no sense to me, and English makes no sense to me either.


Readers, I have a question: What makes no sense to you?


Written by Charlotte.






Today, we are blogging about anything that does not make sense. To me, one thing that does not make sense is why introverts are expected to try to talk more and mingle, but extroverts are never told to be quiet. It just does not make sense to me.


I remember at my grandma’s party last year, all my aunts were in party mode. One of my aunts convinced all the nieces and nephews to sing too. She went around the room, putting the microphone in each niece and nephew’s mouth. Yes, my aunty is the opposite of me. She is bubbly and outgoing, and she enjoys social lunches and dinners.


Are you an introvert like me, or are you an extrovert? Also, just because a person is quiet at a party, it does not mean they are bored or sad. Some people just like being quiet. Not everyone enjoys shouting, karaoke, or dancing. Some people prefer quiet activities such as craft, reading, or going for a walk.


Another thing that does not make sense to me is why the Cheep Cheep plush at the shop only comes in red. Why can’t they sell the yellow and green ones too? It does not make sense. Yoshi comes in different colours, such as pink, blue, and yellow, and is not just green.


I love Yoshi too. I have a big Yoshi plush on my bed from my brother. I wish they sold the yellow and green Cheep Cheep plushies instead of only the red one. However, they do have yellow and green Cheep Cheep figurines. I also have a Cheep Cheep trinket that has red, green, and yellow ones on it. I bought it in Kyoto and hang it on my bedroom door.


I also wondered why Melbourne does not have a big Safari Park like the one in Indonesia. Yes, we do have zoos in Victoria, such as Werribee Open Range Zoo, Healesville Sanctuary, and Melbourne Zoo. I have been to those zoos, but you mainly look at the animals there. In a Safari Park in Indonesia, it is very spacious. If you get bored looking at the animals, you can go on various rides and play in the water park.


If we had a spacious Safari Park like that here in Melbourne, I would be happy.


I also wondered why Sanrio Puroland is only in Japan. Why can’t they have Sanrio theme parks in different countries? Disneyland has parks in America, Paris, Hong Kong, Japan, and Shanghai. It would be lovely if Sanrio Puroland was available in different countries too.


If anybody does not know what Sanrio is, it is the company that Hello Kitty is from. It is not only Japanese people who love Hello Kitty. Many people around the world love her too.


I also wondered why TV channels like Disney Channel, Cartoon Network, and Nickelodeon are paid channels. It does not make sense to me. Why can’t they be free to air TV channels around the world? These days, children also watch cartoons on demand, so there is not always a strict schedule like there is with normal TV.


Thanks for reading my blog. This is Comfort Queen Jacinda signing off. See you!
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<![CDATA[Choose your own adventure...]]>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMThttp://umbrellasupport.com.au/just-write/choose-your-own-adventure1403325
Today’s blog is all about using our imagination and making our own choices. We’re going to create our very own adventures where anything can happen. Will we become brave heroes, magical princesses, famous explorers or something completely unexpected?
The best part is that we get to decide what happens next! So get creative, make your choices and let the adventure begin. 




Today is a choose your own adventure and I’m going to talk about my own Disney story.
I love Disney so much I'm going to make my own story. My story will be about a princess called Claire and the prince named Romeo. This is a story about true love. Princess Claire was walking through the magical forest near her home and heard a song so she decided to follow the sound which lead her to a mysterious castle. Claire decided to go inside the castle where she was greeted by a magical fairy who told Claire “Prince Romeo is in trouble you need to save him”. Romeo was under an evil witches spell and to break the spell Claire had to find three magical items, a golden rose, a crystal heart and unicorn tears. Claire went on an adventure to find all these items in the magical forest. Claire found a unicorn who she became friends with and helped her with the tears and the rest of the journey. The rose was found underneath her family’s castle and the crystal heart was hidden in a tree. Claire went and delivered these items to the evil witch and the spell was broken and Romeo was free.
Princess Claires and Prince Romeo got married and lived happily ever after in true love.
This is princess Claire signing off, see you next week.




Whenever I’m in nature I think I’m in my element, each forest and beach I think tell a story. The tallest tree has a story to tell, the waves crashing against the sand has a story. 
For me when I’m at the beach, I sit there taking deeps breaths in and deep breaths out, and I think whenever the wave crashes it washes someone else’s problem away for them. When I have problems the waves can take them away and crash somewhere else. That’s why some waves crash harder than others, but all problems are equal and everyone’s problems deserve to be heard.  When the sun sets I also think the sun has problems. I guess people complain about it not being sunny enough, then too sunny and hot, so when you watch the sunset you know it’s going to be okay, because the sun is letting it all go into the ocean and getting prepared for the next day.  I also think the beach is a place that dogs feel the most happy, well from what I’ve seen they run so fast, they dive into the water, they’re just so carefree which is amazing. 
Then you have the forest, the trees to me send out wisdom vibes, so if you need questions answered or need advice you go into the forest and just ask the trees. I know that sounds silly but in my mind it makes perfect sense.  Even when you look carefully you can see a sun shimmer shining down and that’s the place to go ask your questions. 
Just sit there for a while breathing in the fresh air. Then you get a warmth of something and then you’ll know the trees have answered you or helped you think of what you need. 
I find it funny though as I’m a water sign but I hate swimming, yet I can sit at the beach at sunset for ages just letting it wash away my problems.
I say “thank you nature” for what you are, please never change.
Haley.


Today, I decided to write about Safari Park in Bogor, Indonesia. Bogor is a city in West Java. I visited this place when I was a child. I have not been back to Safari Park in Bogor since I moved to Australia, but I visited the Safari Park in Bali last year.
Before entering the Safari Park, there is a place that sells carrots to feed the animals. When you enter the safari area, you will see a big elephant tusk gate. The gate is still there because I have seen many people going there with their kids. The kids enjoy seeing all the animals and going on the rides.
I enjoyed the Safari Journey, where you stay in your car and feed various animals with carrots. I do not think I fed the animals myself but I think Mum did it. I usually went with my parents, my brother and his nanny. In Indonesia, some families have nannies to help look after their children.
You need to bring money to buy carrots, food, drinks and souvenirs. If you are going on the flume ride, bring a change of clothes because your clothes will get wet, so it is a good idea to bring some spare clothes. If your child is playing in the water park, you should bring their swimming gear too. It is also useful to bring a drink bottle, sunscreen and sunglasses. You could pack biscuits or chips in your child's backpack so they have something to eat if they get hungry in the car. If it is raining, bring a raincoat and an umbrella.
There are many rides at Safari Park, such as the carousel, flume rides, bumper cars, pony rides and more. Do you like going on rides? I love rides, but I do not like rides that are too high. I remember going on a pony ride, and I still have the photos. I think I went on a cable car too.
There is a Safari Resort too. We have never stayed there because we only went to Safari Park for a day trip. Although I have never stayed at the resort, I saw it on Instagram and it looks nice and cosy. I think they have lots of breakfast choices too. I have seen people doing tours of Safari Resort, where they show their rooms and facilities.
Some people stay for two days because one day may not be enough to see everything. Safari Park is a spacious recreation place with lots to see and do. We only went for one day, though, and we could always go again during the next school holidays.
There are also restaurants at Safari Park, including Safari Fried Chicken, Rainforest, Panda Restaurant, Safari Kuning and Rimba Food Court. We usually ate at KFC. The KFC is not inside the park, but it is not far from Safari Park. There is outdoor seating at KFC, and we sat outside when it was sunny.
Safari Park is open during the day, including on school days. Kids can go there for excursions. My brother went there during kindergarten with his friends and teachers. I was very envious! At that time, I just went to school as normal while he was living his best life. 
If you could be an animal, what animal would you want to be?
Thanks for reading my Safari blog. If you are interested, just Google Taman Safari Bogor and you can look at pictures or their Instagram.
This is Happy Jacinda signing off.




Adventure 1: Lost teddy bear.
One morning you find a lost teddy bear.
I would hug the teddy bear and take it home.
I would put the teddy bear to bed.
Its name is Teddy.
Adventure 2: Mystery box
I'm going to open the mystery box!
Inside I find a puppy!
I'm going to go get ice cream with the puppy, and play with a ball.
Adventure 3: Superhero Day
My superhero is going to be able to fly!
I'm going to help someone get their lost balloon in the tree.
Adventure 4: Cafe Adventure
I'm going to make coffee and decorate cupcakes. I will make milkshakes, pink banana flavour.
At my cafe you can pick strawberries and eat them!
Adventure 5: Animal safari
I'd go to the beach.
I'd say “hi” to a kangaroo!
I'd go swimming at the beach and build sand castles.
Adventure 6: Space Adventure.
I’m an astronaut.
I'm going to the moon with my Astro dog.
We meet an alien it's blue and I'm going to collect cupcakes on the moon.
Goodbye from Ronalda.


I not sure if I can watch myself in horror movies this weekend, no Daz, but be myself to get there. Not this Friday I go to with Tayla and have fun I like my friends, I need to take care of myself nothing else, if I take care myself maybe I got my own house not as long time from TJ.




Hi readers, how are you? Today’s topic is a choose your own adventure and today I have chosen to write a story about fantasy. Once upon a time there was a queen, princess, king and a prince. The queen name is Lula, the princess’s name is Mimi, the kings name is Luke and the princes name is Teddy. They live in a big castle. They dress in really beautiful suits and dresses and they had crowns and tiaras on and they did royal things.
They had a private party with a chef and made Alfredo and lemon meringue pie and different lemon desserts and some other different foods and desserts.  The party was for The Kitten Crown Jubilee, a whimsical day where the prince lets rescue kittens play with the royal jewels and crawl all over his lap during his afternoon meetings. All was going well until someone broke in, they broke in and kidnapped them and wanted to take over the castle. Oh no! But then the guards stopped them and called the police to come get the bad guys and save the Royals. They take the bad guys to jail and everyone was a bit shaken up but it was all good. They lived happily ever after with the kittens.
I hope this comes true one day. This is Queen Beth with a story mind, signing off until next week.    


There was a girl called Sophie and she went by train and bought lots of shoe bags. She had some food and apple pie and chips.
Then we got some drinks with Bree, lemonade and coke 
Ben 2.




Dear reqders, this week’s topic is a choose your adventure. Let me start by telling you about my chosen adventure. It is a made up story about a fairy and a vampire princess and their names were Pearl and Stella, and they were best friends since childhood even though they lived far away  from each other. 
They went to an only monster school together  but the girls had two problems. They wanted to ask two of the most handsome princes out, one of them was a vampire prince named Casper and the other was a fairy prince named River, from their school. But they knew that their worlds had rules and one of the rules were that noone was allowed to ask out or to date the opposite  monster. So one day they decided to secretly ask the two princes out.  So Stella asked the fairy prince and Pearl asked the vampire and one night the two girls and boys went on a date.
That's all for now. Readers, part two will come next time.
Readers I have a question if you could write about anything. What would you write about? 
Please let us know in the comments below.
Written by Charlotte.


Morning my friends, today my story is a “Choose your own adventure."
I have always wanted to go and do tandem sky diving.  It would be an exciting adventure to do.
My dad would come with me to help me get ready for the skydiving adventure.
We would drive to the airport and find our way to the hanger where the plane would be situated.
The instructor would greet us and tell us about the rules and instructions to follow.
Dad and I are sitting in the plane ready to go when the pilot would say over the radio "are we ready?"
Before long we are up in the air high in the sky and the door begins to open, thirty seconds to go and we jump...Well it’s now or never and out we jump. 
It would be the most exciting moment of my life.
I was flying through the air and feeling free and I would love it.
This is skydiving Nick returning to Earth. 
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<![CDATA[Music and Lyrics]]>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMThttp://umbrellasupport.com.au/just-write/music-and-lyrics
Click Music can bring back memories, change our mood, and have us singing along without even realising it! Today, we’re talking all about our favourite songs and the lyrics we love the most.
Maybe you have a song that always makes you happy, a favourite artist you can’t stop listening to, or a lyric that really speaks to you. It could be an old classic, a brand new hit, a song from a movie, or even a guilty pleasure!


What's my favourite song?
I love the Barbie Girl song, I like to sing the barbie song and dance to it. My favourite part of the song is the chorus! I love to sing "I’m a Barbie girl" it makes me feel happy. I love when the song says "come on Barbie let's go party!" Barbie is my favourite movie and it has this the Barbie girl song in it!
I also love the song Zoo from Zootopia! I love singing this song in the car with Sheridan.
This song gets me moving it makes me feel happy, I start to dance as soon as I hear it play. I love to dance to this song!
I love listening to Frozen songs! I have so many favourite songs because music makes me feel so good! I like to dance and sing to frozen songs. I like the songs that Anna sings, like For the First Time in Forever" and Love is an Open Door. I like Sheridan to play these songs in the car.
I really like to listen to Disney songs! Sometimes we listen to them on breaks in the cafe, when we're in the car and at dinner with friends Martina plays the music at Dinner with friends and she plays the best music!
Ronalda.


I have a lot of favourite songs, and they are all Disney so I'm going to talk about a few of them. First up is Mother Knows Best from Tangled. I love this song because it's so catchy, and I like that it is evil. Although the mother in the movie is evil I'm so lucky that I have the best mum ever.. and when she sings “Mother knows best listen to your mummy” I can relate because my mum really does know best, unfortunately Rapunzels mum isn’t good like mine. Next up is a Whole New World from Aladdin, my favourite lyrics are “A whole new world, a new fantastic point of view, no one to tell us no or where to go or say we're only dreaming!” I really wish I could go on a magic carpet ride and see a whole new world! That would be amazing adventure. Lucky last song for my blog will be “You’re welcome” from Moana. I love this movie and all the songs in it but that's my favourite. I love when Maui says “this guy”, I find it so funny.
This is Claire signing off, see you next week.


My favourite band is Ice Nine Kills, Slaughter to Prevail, Lornashore, Falling in Reverse, Slipknot, I-prevail, Vended, Parkway Drive, Metallica and System of the Down they all the greatest band.
My favourite song is Demolisher, Sulfur, Master of Puppets, The American Nightmare, Ronald, To the Hellfire, B.Y.O.B, Wild Eyes and Violent Nature they are all the greatest songs ever and we just listening song in the mum's car.
My favourite artist is Corey Taylor, Alex Terrible, Spencer Charnas, Ronnie Radke and Griffin Parker Taylor is the son of Corey Taylor. They are all the greatest artist and I met Spencer Charnas and Corey Taylor is his the first band called Stone Sour.
My favourite concert is Ice Nine Kills, Slaughter to Prevail, Slipknot, Vended, Lorna shore, I-prevail and Parkway Drive they are all the greatest concerts we just went and we got the good bands at the Knotfest.
This is Korey signing off and have an awesome day.




I’ve got a few favourite songs, but songs lyrics that just hit me on a personal level are different to my favourite songs. Then you’ve got songs that just hit you right into the emotions. 
At the moment my favourite song is Beautiful Thing by Benson Boone.
But now for the lyrics that will hit you right into the soul, well my soul anyways.
One of my favourite lyrics from the a song is “I will never let you fall, I’ll stand up with you forever, I’ll be there for you through it all, even if saving you sends me to heaven” I feel as though it can be one person who loves someone so much they will sacrifice their self for the love of their life. 
Here are a few honourable song lyrics I love that hit me right in the emotions  
“Funny, you’re the broken one but I’m the only one who needed saving”
“It’s pretty in the sky, such a beautiful way to die, but I want my sparkle back” by Jakwob.
“Cause you remind me everyday I’m not enough” by Noah Cyrus.
I cant put the song title in this blog but the lyrics are “Sweet, little, unforgettable, thing” that’s a song that hits my dopamine.
“I’m slowly kill in myself, I’m trying so hard at the back of the shelf, it’s just the same day everyday” from the song Lonely by Noah Cyrus.
Then there’s a heap of linkin park songs that just hits. Heavy and One More Light are my favourite.
Last song is Twisted by Skylar Grey, Eminem and Yelawolf. Well for now these songs and lyrics are my favourite.


Hero of War is by Rise Against and is one of the songs that when you’re listening to it, you can actually feel the emotion by what they’re singing. So from my perspective you get both a hero but a a soldier fighting in the war. 
The lyrics “a hero of war, that’s what I’ll be and when I come home they’ll be damn proud of me, I’ll carry this flag to the grave if I must, cause it’s a flag that I love and a flag that I trust”. 
Then the solider at war lyrics are 
“I kicked in the door, I yelled my commands the children they cried but I got my man, we took him away, a bag over his face from his family and friends”. 
There’s another paragraph but I think it’s inappropriate for our blogs. 
Another song that just hits is You’re Not Alone by Saosin. The whole song is beautiful but this part just hits “There is more to this, I know you can make it out, you will live to tell, you’re not alone”.
Honourable songs 
Sober by Demi Lovato 
I’m gonna show you crazy by Bebe Rexha
Headlights by Eminem and Nate Russ.
And these are at the moment my favourite songs if you’re going through something and just need to feel something.
Thank you for reading all about my music taste.
Hope you’ve found some new songs to listen too. 
Haley.




I like to use Spotify to listen to music in the Taxi on the way to Umbrella Support. I like all different music, but not classical music. I like lots of music,
and I like all different types of music. 
It makes me happy.
Ben 2.




Hi readers, how are you? Today's topic is your favourite song or artist and  I have chosen to write my favorite song The Winner Takes It All by ABBA. “The winner takes it all!” is my favourite lyric from this song but I have lots of other songs that I love like songs from Delta Goodrem, lots of Disney hits, Jessica Mauboy, Meghan Trainor, Taylor Swift, music from The Little Mermaid, Tangled, The Lion King, Sabrina Carpenter, Kelly Clarkson, Alex Warren, Guy Sebastian, Dove Cameron, Dolly Parton, Alicia Keys, Selena Gomez, Lady Gaga, Tracy Chapman, Katy Perry and Gracie Abrams. I like Delta because I like her voice. Her songs are catchy and put me in a good mood. I have seen her in concert and I want to go again. She is coming out next year. I hope I can go. I like all her songs so I can't choose a favourite. I wish they would play Delta at dinner with friends. Thank you for reading my blog this is pop queen Beth signing off until next week.                  


Dear readers, this week's topic is about our favourite rapper Eminem and
Charlotte and Nick have decided to write a joint blog today.
Let us start by telling you about our favourite songs by Eminem 
Nick's favourite song is Shake That and Charlotte's favourite song is Lose Yourself.
Why do we like these songs it's because we find them cool, inspiring, comforting and it makes us feel happy.
Some interesting facts about Eminem is his real name which is Marshall Bruce Mathers III and 
he was born on the Seventeenth of October 1972 in Missouri United Stares of America
he is fifty three years old and in our strong opinion he is a rap god and the best rapper of all time.
Readers we have a question, what's your favourite song, song lyric or artist?
written by Charlotte and Nick.


Some of them my favourite song but not all of them but I do like rap song and smooth music and voice. Not all the time do I listen to music, I like Eminem and all songs look cool and faster he has the best voice I really like it, because Eminem is cool.  I like his hair style and his songs are amazing. Some are sad songs and some are happy songs.  Not always do I listen to music but sometimes I do. Die Antwood has a really good voice, not too bad because theres a cool rap song. I like rap music and song, they make me calm and listening to music makes my angry mind go away, makes my body relax and when I listen to any song even if it’s a sad song I could cry of course, but nice songs I have.  From TJ.


Today, the blog topic is my favourite songs.
When I was a little kid, I loved kids' songs. I loved Indonesian kids' songs, and one of the singers was Tasya. She is a mum now. I have a Tasya CD, and my parents often played it in the car. Sometimes, though, I had to listen to my parents' music. They loved retro music when I was little, such as Celine Dion, Boyzone and Phil Collins.
Now my mum likes modern music. She loves BTS, which is a Korean band. Sometimes, if there is a BTS concert showing at the cinema, she wants me to accompany her. BTS do have some good and positive songs.
When I was younger, I also loved listening to nursery rhymes. I had three Disney nursery rhyme cassettes, but they were not sung by Disney characters. They were sung by Larry Groce. Those songs are available to listen to on YouTube and Apple Music. I am not sure if they are available on Spotify because I use Apple Music. If you have little kids in your family, I would recommend them. Just type in Disney Children's Favourites.
I used to have nursery rhyme VCDs too. They had different pictures and lyrics at the bottom of the screen. They were not karaoke because they were not instrumental. There were people singing the songs.
Now I like listening to pop music. If I had to pick my favourite pop hits, I would choose Roar by Katy Perry and Can't Stop the Feeling! by Justin Timberlake. I like those songs because they are cool and fun. Blinding Lights by The Weeknd is a good song too. My friend loves that song too. I usually hear those songs on the radio.
On Apple Music, I listen to Disney songs, but I mostly listen to music on the radio while I exercise. I also like Love Yourself by Justin Bieber. Do you like those songs too?
I also like listening to old songs on Smooth Radio. A lot of their songs are pleasant to listen to. I like the song Glory of Love from The Karate Kid movie. I have not watched that movie, but I watched the 2010 one a long time ago on DVD.
I do like listening to both pop and old music. I think it is good to listen to different types of songs instead of just one genre.
When I was at school, a lot of the kids talked about new music only. None of them talked about easy listening music. However, music has no age limit. A school kid can listen to easy listening songs by artists like Michael Bublé. Middle aged people can listen to modern songs too, just like my mum. She loves BTS and she is not ashamed of it. She even has BTS things such as calendars and magazines.
Thank you for reading my music blog.
This is Princess Jacinda signing off.
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<![CDATA[My dream holiday]]>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMThttp://umbrellasupport.com.au/just-write/my-dream-holiday
My Dream Holiday!
If you could pack your bags and go anywhere in the world, where would you go? Today, we’re letting our imaginations take over as we dream about the ultimate holiday! Maybe you’d love to relax on a tropical beach, explore a busy city, go on an exciting adventure, visit somewhere you’ve always wanted to see, or even travel somewhere completely out of this world! 

There are no rules when it comes to a dream holiday. It can be somewhere real, somewhere you’ve already visited, or a place you’ve completely imagined yourself.
My dream holiday would be to drive across America. I would buy a car off Facebook marketplace once I arrive in the States and fix it up over there. Then I would drive. Wouldn’t matter if it broke down because I could fix it or just buy another cheap one over there. Hopefully I can do this one day and hopefully it will be a Dodge Pickup.  I would travel across eight states including California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri and Illinois.
In California I would like to learn about the East LA riots and maybe visit Skid Row, in Nevada I would go to Las Vegas and take a helicopter to the bottom of the Grand Canyon for breakfast.
In Arizona they put the airplanes in the desert so that they don’t corrode. The air doesn’t have any moisture in it. They require the engines, and the body of the planes are recycled into Coke cans. I would love to see all the planes in the desert like that, and see the flight simulator enthusiasts use the cockpit for the future simulated flying.
In New Mexico which is also a lot of desert so I would go to the Blue Sink Home for a swim. It is 81-ft deep. 
In Texas I would go to the Freedom Factory to see all the car racing.
I can’t wait for one day travelling across the US on Route 66.
Nick.


Today's blog topic is my dream holiday.
When I think of a dream holiday one thing comes to mind, Disneyland! I would do a Disneyland tour visiting all of them in the world. I would start off my tour going to China, I would visit Shanghai first and then go to Hong Kong. Next on the list will be Japan and I would go to both Disneyland and Disney Sea. I've been there before but will be great to visit again. Next up will be America, Disneyland first in LA and then Walt Disney World in Orlando. While I'm in America I might visit some other theme parks like Six Flags and Universal Studios. Lucky the last place on my tour is Paris! I can't wait to visit this Disneyland and maybe see the Eiffel Tower too. I love Disney and I love theme parks. I look forward to going on the teacups and the enchanted tale ride which is Beauty and the Beast theme. I will take photos with all the Disney Princesses and characters that I see, especially my favourites like Belle, Cinderella, Rapunzel and Mulan. My holidays will go for around two months giving me plenty of time to enjoy all the different places I visit.
Thank you for reading, Claire.


Ever since I saw the movie Hostel, I’ve always wanted to go to Amsterdam, that’s my dream holiday. Call me crazy to go to a country where a horror movie was filmed. My parents and I did have plans to go to Amsterdam for my 30th but unfortunately Covid happened and made the plans disappear to dust. But not in my mind. Another place I would love to visit is Ireland, the greenery has got my heart, and because I also have family over there.  I think it’s just a pretty place. Also I’ve always wanted to go to Salem in America for Halloween.
But I think my dream holiday is just a cabin in the woods next to a running river, and animals come and go when they please. 
I think I just want a nice and peaceful holiday with animals no people unless its my friends. Then we can have bonfires, sit out at night and watch the starry nights. I’m a simple person but I would prefer a cabin over a tent. So yeah they are my dreams holidays. 
But any holidays I go on are all my dream because the world is your oyster and we only live in a small part of the world, in Australia is so big, I’ve only seen a small amount.
There you go, those are my dream holidays and hopefully I get to them one day. 
Haley.


My dream holiday by Ronalda.
I like going on holiday to Sydney, to see my cousins. I want to play games with my cousins and the Frozen card game.
My dream holiday would be going to Barbie World and hang out with Barbie. I'd go to Barbie World with my mum, sister and my brother. I'd drive a car in Barbie World, I’d drive to the shops and go shopping with Barbie. Barbie would buy me clothes, she'd buy me pink clothes and shoes. We would eat at the cafe, I would have pink chips and a pink sandwich with a pink lemonade.
I would dance with Barbie and her friends. Barbie and I would play with toys. I'd go to the beach with Barbie to swim and build sandcastles. Barbie would take me to her house, I would stay at her house and we'd watch movies.
Goodbye from Ronalda.



My dream holiday would probably cost me a kidney or two, I can imagine it would be the most expensive holiday I would ever go on. It would be well worth it and would bring me an endless amount of joy and would also make my inner child very happy also. Everything in my life usually also comes with a bit of anxiety but I reckon even my anxiety would do a happy dance with this one. Parts of the holiday would be a bit heavy for some but I am on a journey of learning and seeking an education of all things historical. 

As many people know I am a big Disney fan I would love to go to Paris, France to visit Disneyland. It wouldn’t be the only place I’d visit in Europe but it would be the first stop after arriving. I’d have to purchase extra luggage for the plan ride home because I would empty the gift shops. I would also love to go and see many of the historical sites across Europe. I’m very interested in learning more about the Holocaust and World War 2. I want to learn about any and all places of history. Obviously I’d have to do research on where I would visit and places to go to make my dream holiday the most amazing and educational holiday I’ve ever experienced. 

A few people have told me that I would love Japan and after hearing stories and looking on the internet (how good is Google?) I believe that they are right in saying that I would love it there. It basically has big Shan vibes, with all the beauty, history, Disney, studio Ghibli and so many cartoons that I love have come from Japan. Being the birthplace of Pokemon I think it would be the most exciting place to play Pokemon Go. I’d definitely be going to the Studio Ghibli museum, it’s a must on my list of things to do and watching my neighbour Totoro in Japan would be amazing. 

While I don’t have a full itinerary for you, I have given you an idea of what my dream holiday would look like. While I believe it wouldn’t be for everyone I’m happy to say that it would be perfect for me. Magical, historical and educational. 
Thank you for coming on the journey. 
Your friend, 
Shan.

My dream holiday is when we go to Honolulu, because I remember Cindy’s dad told me about Hard Rock and Im gonna see Hard Rock maybe buy a jacket and stay at the hotel in Hard Rock maybe not sure, they have got yummy food like seafood mmm yummy!! Maybe there is a boat not sure, but there will be beautiful beach and hot weather. I gonna go with my family of course and have a fun long holiday of course. I am happy to see my sister and my nephew and niece and my brother in law and my little nephew.
TJ

Where is is my dream holiday?
I would like to go to Perth and visit my friend on holiday. I would like to go shopping when I’m there, and eat food with my friend like cake and hot dogs and sandwiches.
I would like to go to Queensland if I had the chance to. I would go with my friend if we organise it together.
Ben 2 


Hi readers, how are you? Today's topic is my dream holiday.
I would like to spend my holiday in Seminyak Bali with Cindy, Chrissie and Krystle and stay in a hotel with a private pool. In the morning I would relax and in the afternoon I would go shopping. For the next few days I would like to go to the jungle and see the rice terraces. I would go to the spa and have a massage and a facial. I would also love to visit temples, waterfalls and some of the beautiful villages to see how the local people live and what they cook.
For the rest of my holiday I would like to relax by the pool, watch the sunset, have long lunches and do lots of shopping. This would be my dream holiday and the best two weeks ever. I hope it comes true one day and thank you for reading my blog this week.
This is Bali Queen Beth signing out until next weeks blog.    

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Seven years ago, we went to America. We went on the plane with Qantas and we went to the hotel. This was my dream holiday already. 
We went to Disneyland. My favourite ride is Splash Mountain. It was good fun.
My worst ride is Space Mountain because it is so fast for me. We went to the Nightmare Before Christmas ride, but it was a good ride.
My mum, my sister and my brother went on the Incredibles ride. This is super fast, except for me and my dad. We went to the Toy Story Mania ride. It was good fun.
We went to Disney California Adventure. We went to Cars Land, but we tried to get on the Radiator Springs Racers ride, but the tickets had been sold out, which just sucks. I loved seeing the Radiator Springs neon lights. It was so cool.
We went to the Guardians of the Galaxy ride. I was so shocked because it goes up and down.
We went to the Star Wars ride. This ride was okay, but it was a good ride.
We went to Universal Studios Hollywood. We went on The Simpsons Ride. It was good fun, so I was given a Bart Simpson teddy.
We just took photos with Homer, Marge, Bart and Lisa. We went to Krusty Burger for lunch, but this food was okay.
We went on the Harry Potter ride. I was so brave on the ride. I was almost upside down.
We went on the Jurassic World ride, but it looks like Splash Mountain.
We went on the tram and saw Universal movies. We saw the Norman Bates house from the movie Psycho, and we saw the robot shark from Jaws. It was so good to see it.
We went to Las Vegas, and I loved all the neon lights. They are so cool.
We went to San Francisco, and we just saw the Golden Gate Bridge. It was so awesome.This was the best year in 2019, and we were so lucky before COVID-19. This is Korey signing off and have an wonderful day.
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<![CDATA[I am hosting an event...]]>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMThttp://umbrellasupport.com.au/just-write/i-am-hosting-an-event
If I was to host an event, what would it be?



I love animals. I would definitely host an animal party for all my friends to come to. I would have heaps of different animals at my party. I would have rabbits, puppy dogs and tigers. I would have lots of tigers because they are so big and so cute.
I would also have food at my party. There would be lots of strawberries, bananas, apples, oranges and party pies.
We would play party games. We would all play on our iPads and play board games.
Everyguys is invited to my animal party. See you all there!
Ronalda. 




Today, the blog topic is hosting an event. If I could organise an event, the theme would be a Meet and Greet with Disney Junior characters.


The event would be held in a park if the weather was nice. If it was raining, we would move the event inside a spacious, magical castle. Have you ever watched Disney Junior shows? Maybe you watched them when you were a kid?


Even though Disney Junior is mainly aimed at toddlers and preschoolers, teenagers, adults and even older people can enjoy Disney Junior too. There would be lots of little kids at this event. The event would be held during the school holidays, so the kids would have something fun to do during their break.


There would be lots of fun Disney Junior themed worksheets for kids and adults to enjoy, such as colouring, colour by number, word searches, dot to dot and spot the difference. Do you enjoy doing fun worksheets like these?


Of course, there would be plenty of stationery available, including markers, coloured pencils and grey lead pencils. You would not have to bring your own stationery from home.


You could meet Disney Junior characters such as Mickey, Minnie, Sofia the First, Doc McStuffins, Handy Manny, Vampirina and Jake from Jake and the Never Land Pirates. You could also take photos with all the characters.


There would be yummy snacks too, such as donuts, chocolate, cookies and hot chips. The plates and serviettes would have Disney Junior themed designs.


There would also be free Disney Junior stickers for everyone who attends the event. I would definitely be excited to see all the cute designs!


If I could meet a Disney Junior character in real life, I would choose Doc McStuffins. She is good at helping and fixing broken toys. She is also a caring person. Even when she does not always get along with all of her toy friends, she still helps them when they need her. I think she would be a good person to talk to when you are feeling down.
I would like to meet Sofia the First too. She has a kind heart, just like Doc McStuffins, but they have very different lives. Sofia is a princess, while Doc McStuffins is a doctor who helps fix broken toys.
I love Disney Junior because the cartoons are colourful, cute and easy to understand. They also have characters with different personalities and lots of fun adventures.
If I could really host this event, I think it would be a fun and magical day for everyone.
Thank you for reading my blog. I hope you enjoyed it, even though I wrote a very long one!
This is Comfort Queen Jacinda signing off.




Shan
If I was asked to host or plan an event, because I’m not likely to volunteer to host or plan an event if I’m honest, I’d probably be very excited for it to be over. The minute it was over, I’d go home, have a shower, put on my comfiest pyjamas and go to bed.


The amount of planning and preparation for any event would give me a high amount of stress. Partly because I want everything to be perfect, including myself, and also because I’m not super keen on anything that involves a lot of people. This is possibly why there are event planners, so that those of us who don’t want to plan an event don’t have to.


Planning and hosting any event can be a lot of work and energy. I probably would be more inclined to do an event that was on the smaller side and was very low key. You want something bigger, then get yourself a Kardashian.


All jokes aside, I’ve helped to host and plan different events where I wasn’t really needed to do a whole lot. I’m much better suited to helping the host or planner, as they would be able to tell me what they need from me. I like to help with setting up mostly because then there aren’t a lot of people around to battle with.


I’m more of a helping hand than a host or planner. I’m fairly good at it, I believe, and if it gets too overwhelming I can just tap out and come back when I’m ready. If I could just help set up and then do the clean up after everyone’s gone, I’d be a happy human.


Is there an event that I would enjoy being a part of? Yes, there are many events I would enjoy being a part of in my own time and at my own pace. I just don’t want to be the one solely responsible for it.


What about you? Do you enjoy hosting and planning events? What event would you like to host or plan? Let us know in the comments! 
Your friend always,
Shan






This year we will have a party for my birthday. My mum will be making the Slaughter to Prevail cake because this cake is so awesome.
We will go to the movies to see 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. This is a good zombie film and I really enjoy myself when I watch zombie movies.
Next year I will host and be in charge of a concert to see System of a Down, and it’s going to be good at Marvel Stadium.
Every year my Nan and my Poppy give me movie tickets for Christmas.
Next year I will host a party for my mates. My mum will be making a cool cake.
But you know, it’s just practice to be hosting a birthday party, but we’ll see about that.
Korey - Hosting Birthday Party









Since Halloween is only 58 days away, I would host a Halloween event at an abandoned barn house. Every worker I would hire would be one of the scariest clowns, monsters and everything in between.
Before the guests enter, I’ll have a ticket booth shaped like a coffin, with a person dressed up as a zombie. Then, once the guests go through the doors, they’ll head into a corn maze with hidden characters and people dressed as scary scarecrows.
Once they’ve completed the corn maze, they will head towards the Tunnel of Doom to get to the barn. The tunnel will be moving around, and on the sides of the tunnel there would be scary movies playing in 3D.
Finally, the guests are heading to the barn. The scary actors will wander around the area scaring people. Some will even be hiding in holes to grab people’s feet.
We’ll also have a Murder House. Each section will be based on a different horror movie. One room will have a man lying on a surgical bed getting cut up, with different types of organs hanging above him.
There will be a crazy cook cooking human flesh in a pot, with bloody splatters on the walls. After they finish the Murder House, they enter the barn. In the middle of the barn floor there will be a pretend hole leading underground.There will be zombies and witches acting as waitresses, serving Halloween food like sausage roll fingers, chocolate worms and mud cupcakes.
Even the drinks will be horror related, like syringe shots and Bloody Mary's.
Once the party is over, or is it?
There will be three doors they can pick from.
The first door will lead to a room filled with evil clowns.
The second door will be a room with sharks behind glass.
The final door will be completely black with only candlelight, but there will be people hiding inside to scare you.
They say everyone deserves a scare a few times in their lifetime.
When sunrise happens, the barn explodes and disappears so no one can find the location. It was all Halloween magic. Haley






Hey Readers, How are you? Today’s topic is: If you were to host an event, what would it be? I would host a Guy Sebastian event! It would have food, drinks and desserts. I would help Guy get ready and do a soundcheck with him. I would then be asked if I would like to go on stage with him to sing and dance. Of course, I would say yes!
I would have my hair and makeup done and get a brand new outfit. I would have my very own microphone that I could keep and practise with. I would also have a backstage pass! I would have the best time singing and dancing with Guy.
Then he would ask me if I would like to tour with him, and I would say, “Yes please!” It would be the best time ever. I can’t wait!
I would also host a Mamma Mia event! I would help them get ready and get changed, help set up and then go on stage to sing and dance with them. I would have my own microphone and would be asked if I would like to tour with them. I would say, “Yes please!” We would have so much fun singing and dancing together. We would have their favourite food, drinks and desserts. I would have my hair and makeup done, as well as a new outfit and shoes. It would be the best night ever, singing and dancing together! 
This was a fun blog to write! We can’t wait for more.
This is Pop Queen Beth signing off until next time.




Dear Readers, This week’s topic is: If I was hosting an event what would it be?
Let me start by telling you that I don’t really like planning or hosting events. Instead, I would love to be a host and judge on a cooking show, like MasterChef, with Chef Gordon Ramsay, who would be another judge on the show.
I think I would be a tough judge when it comes to trying everyone’s food on the show! The name of the show would be Master Cooks.
What would I wear as the host and judge?
I think I would wear a business-casual white blouse, a black blazer, black suit pants with black high heels and a tan Gucci handbag.
Readers, I have a question for you: if you could host an event, what would it be?
Written by Charlotte




Car Race at a Race Track
I’m going to host a car race at a race track that goes under and around the track.
My friend is going to be the traffic controller. He will start the race and tell us who won the race.
I’m going to race one of the cars too! Nick 






If I held a party, I would have sausage rolls and pizza. I would also have apple pie and cake. I would invite my friends to my party.
For drinks, I would have lemonade, Coke and apple juice.
It would be a fun party with lots of yummy food and drinks! Ben 
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<![CDATA[Choose your own adventure]]>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:41:26 GMThttp://umbrellasupport.com.au/just-write/choose-your-own-adventure1907331
This week, it’s time to get creative with our very own Choose Your Own Adventure! 
Everyone gets to write their own story and take it in whatever direction they like. It could be funny, exciting, mysterious, adventurous, or completely crazy, there are no rules about what your story has to be!




Today is Choose Your Own Adventure!
Today I’m going on an adventure.
I’m going to Treasure Island. I’m going to dig in the sand for buried treasure! When I find the treasure box, I open it and find chocolate, puppies, and jewellery.
Next, I’m going to space. I’ll travel in my rocket all the way to Saturn. I meet a nice alien who says hi to me, and we explore the planet together. We see a meteor shower that looks like sparkling balls.
I’m leaving Saturn to go to Dinosaur World! I’m hiding because the dinosaurs are scary!
But then I make friends with a Tyrannosaurus Rex. She lets me ride on her back, and she invites me to meet all of her dinosaur friends, until something unexpected happens! We hear a loud noise. A volcano is erupting! I realise it’s time for me to go!
Off to the Fairy Kingdom I go! Princess Ronalda rides on her Tyrannosaurus Rex to the Fairy Kingdom. When we arrive, we go to the flower garden to pick some flowers for my dinosaur friend. Then we visit a fairy princess in her castle. My dinosaur friend fits inside the castle, so we have a lovely tea party.
The sun is going down now, and it’s getting late. Time for Ronalda to go home.
Thank you for coming on my adventures.
Goodbye from Ronalda. 




I like staying at home and watching movies or YouTube while eating my yummy popcorn. I love watching scary games on YouTube, and I watch people play them all the time. Sometimes the scary parts make me jump, and my popcorn goes all over the floor. Oh Lord!
Sometimes I go out with my friends too. They’re really cool, and I always have fun with them.
TJ.




On Thursday we watched Melbourne Storm against the Panthers, but we lost the game. We hate the Panthers, but we know that’s just how the game goes sometimes. The next round is Melbourne Storm vs Broncos, and hopefully we win this time. They play tonight.
On Friday, my dad, my sister, and I went to see Collingwood against Brisbane, but Collingwood lost because Brisbane got the bigger score. We left the stadium after the game.
The first AFL final is Collingwood vs Bulldogs. Hopefully Collingwood wins, but we’ll have to wait and see. If they lose, we’re cooked!
On Saturday, my dad and I went to Fountain Gate and visited the AFL Store. I bought a Scott Pendlebury bobblehead, so now I have three Collingwood bobbleheads and one Melbourne Storm bobblehead. I’ll get another one next time.
On Sunday, I kept working on the villager’s hair for my 3D animation. On Monday, I almost finished my 3D animation and made the boss battle for the episode. On Tuesday, I finished making my house with all the bricks for my stop motion. I can’t wait to make the video called The Dream of the Lake House. I’m really looking forward to it.
My mum and I also went to see Parkway Drive, the Aussie band, and we were so close to the stage. There were three Aussie bands playing. The first band was Bad/Love, and they were really good. The second band was Hands Like Houses. It’s a weird band name, but they were okay. The singer jumped off the stage to join the mosh pit, which was crazy! Then Parkway Drive came on. We were in the mosh pit, and everyone was going crazy. I didn’t fall over, but we almost got crushed because everyone was pushing. I was trying to take videos at the same time! It was one of the greatest Aussie metal concerts ever. We were so exhausted afterwards that I took the next day off. Yesterday I just vacuumed my room upstairs.
Korey.






Today I decided to write about Father’s Day.
This year, Father’s Day is on Sunday, 6th September. Last year, I bought Dad two pairs of socks with cute designs. One had Shrek on it, and the other had Mike Wazowski from Monsters, Inc.
I usually make Father’s Day arts and crafts at my Handmade group. I do not remember what I made last year for Father’s Day, but I do remember that a long time ago we made a snack jar. Inside the jar were pretzels, M&M’s, and nuts.
I also like writing cards for Father’s Day. I love putting cute stickers on the cards too. Dad always appreciates my gifts.
We do not usually do anything big for Father’s Day. We wish Dad a Happy Father’s Day, give him a hug, and give him his gift. However, I remember when my brother, cousin, and I were younger, we went out for dinner to celebrate Father’s Day. We went to Lazy Moe’s in Oakleigh.
Now I would like to write about my dad. I love my dad because he is a great cook. He cooks most days. Mum can cook too, but she mostly cooks on the weekends because she is a busy bee during the week while she is at work.
Dad works too. He works really hard and wakes up early to go to work. Even during winter, when it is still dark in the morning, he keeps working.
After work, Dad rests for a little while, has a shower, and then prepares food for his dad, who lived in aged care for three years. Dad often falls asleep on the sofa because he is exhausted, and he can fall asleep quite easily.
Dad can cook a variety of food. He can cook both Indonesian and Western dishes. My family and I love both Indonesian and Western food. Dad cooked some special dinners when my brother returned home after working in another country for three years. He made sausage rolls, lasagna, and potato bake with cauliflower.
I also love my dad because he takes me to fun places. I really enjoyed it when he took our family to Safari Park in Indonesia when my brother and I were still kids.
He has also taken our family to many fun places in Australia. We have been to Bright, Geelong, and Phillip Island. He even drove us all the way to Adelaide!
Dad usually plans our holidays. I wish I could travel more often like Cindy, who goes to Bali often, but it depends on our family budget. Last year, Dad organised our holiday to Indonesia in October. We have no idea when we will go on another big trip because Dad needs to save up first.
I also want to work hard at Woolworths so that one day I can contribute towards our family holidays.
Sometimes Dad tells me off when I make a mistake. For example, one time when we were on holiday, I forgot to knock on his door before entering his room. I can feel upset when Mum or Dad tells me off, but I know Dad wants me to become a better person.
I also do not like making mistakes, but everybody has tiny oops moments. Making a mistake does not mean we are bad. It is something we can learn from.
Dad and I have different interests. Dad enjoys cooking and watching sports, while I prefer watching animation. Even though we do not always enjoy the same things, we still get along well.
I am grateful for everything Dad does for our family. He works hard, cooks delicious food, takes us on adventures, and supports me in many ways.
Thanks for reading. I hope you enjoyed my story about Father’s Day.
This is Comfort Queen Jacinda signing off.


So Ive an idea to write a letter to my younger self and tell her how much has happened and how much she has  achieved here’s go.


Dear Haley,


You’ve reached level 35, almost 36.


You were born in November 1990. You spent most of your early life in hospital, but you don’t remember too much of that.


One story Mum and Dad always tell you is that the doctors thought you were blind and deaf. They asked the house paediatric nurse to come and do a test. She put hundreds and thousands on the floor, and you reached out for them. That’s when they knew you weren’t fully blind. What a relief.


As a child and young adult, you completed Year 12. Not by much, but you did it despite all the hurdles that came your way. I think Year 10 or 11 was probably your hardest year. There was a mean person in your friendship group, which led you to sit in the corridors by yourself at recess and lunch.


But once again, you were strong and handled it really well, even when your best friend since kindergarten chose to side with the mean person.


You’ve achieved so much, both in and out of high school. You even received Excellence Awards in IT and Food Technology, and you earned your Green Cord in Scouts.


After Year 12, you had an interview for your dream job. Sadly, you didn’t get it. It broke your heart because it was all you had ever dreamed of doing.


Instead, you ended up working through a job agency in nursery gardening. It turned out you loved it, but there was another hurdle. Every job only lasted about 16 weeks, so for a while you felt like a ping pong ball, constantly moving from one job to another.


You’ve travelled to so many amazing places, including China, Thailand, New Zealand, and Bali. Every trip became its own adventure.


In your mid twenties, your best friend of almost 20 years ended your friendship because her boyfriend didn’t like you. That really hurt, but it also made room for new friendships. Those friends are still in your life today, and you treasure them with all your heart.


You’ve also had a few surgeries to help you along the way. I won’t go into the details because I don’t want to gross you out, but they were just more hurdles that you overcame.


For now, I think you would be so proud of everything you’ve achieved and everything you’ve survived. I want you to know that I’m still trying my best to chase all of our dreams. Sometimes it’s really hard because of the way our brain works, but I’m trying for you.


We’re in this together. No matter how high the hurdles are, we are strong.
From,
Haley




Do you ever have something that you’re waiting for and you’re super excited about it, but it feels like it’s never going to happen because it’s so far away? This is me right now. I’m excitedly waiting for an album to come out later this year and a concert I’m going to next year. The countdown doesn’t seem to be moving fast enough, though I’m trying to be very patient and I know it will come eventually. It’s nice to have things to look forward to, though.


Now I’d better tell you what I’m waiting for. On the 6th of November 2026, Delta Goodrem’s eighth studio album, Pure, will be released. As a good and loyal Delta Goodrem fan, I have already pre ordered the physical CD, pre ordered the album on iTunes and Apple Music, and pre saved it on Spotify.


While the full album won’t be out until November, Delta has been kind enough to share two songs from the album with us already, and there’s a third coming out on the 28th of August. (It will have already been released by the time this blog comes out.) The songs Eclipse and Hologram were the first two to be released, and next is Warrior.


It has me wondering about all the other songs on the album, and I’m really excited for that first listen when I can finally hear the album in full. It’s such a cool feeling when your favourite artist releases new music, but it’s the waiting that gets me every time. This isn’t me complaining in any way. I’m just very excited and looking forward to it.


I am also very lucky to have tickets to her tour in April 2027. My lovely sister will be joining me, even though she isn’t quite as enthusiastic about Delta as I am. That’s okay because we all like different things, and that makes us who we are. Plus, I think it’s really lovely that she is coming with me, and I’m very grateful.


Thank you for reading our blogs, friends.


Still waiting,


Shan. 




It was Sam’s Birthday!
Choose Your Own Adventure
Tonight I am going to TGI Fridays for my birthday dinner!
  1. I like how big it is.
  2. I choose ice cream for dessert.
  3. I have lemonade to drink.
  4. I eat crispy chicken and chicken wings.
Then Sam has a birthday cake and invites all his friends to celebrate. Sam’s friends all enjoy different foods, and everyone has a great time together.
The End. 
Ben. 




Dear Readers,


How are you? Today’s topic is Choose Your Own Adventure, and I have chosen to write about a spa day.


Once upon a time, I decided to have a full spa day. I was going to get new lashes and have a facial. When I arrived at the spa, I was offered a robe and shown to a room to get changed. When the beautician arrived, she asked me to lie on the bed and started putting cream on my face. She cleansed my face, which was very relaxing.


She told me her name was Willow and that she had a new little puppy that she had brought to work. She said I could name the puppy. I had a very long think and decided on the name Molly, and she loved it. Willow put Molly on my chest, and it was so cute. Molly lay there without moving. Then Willow asked if I wanted to have Molly because she was moving house. Of course I said, “Yes, please!”


To end the perfect day, Willow did my hair and makeup, and I went home with Molly. It was the perfect adventure to end a perfect day. That’s where my story ends for today. I’m so excited to welcome my new puppy, Molly, into my life, and I can’t wait for many more adventures together.


Welcome home, Molly!


Thank you for reading my blog.


This is Beth and Molly, who says “Woof!”, signing off until my next adventure.








Cindy’s Bali Belly Adventure


Cindy is living her best island life in beautiful Bali, enjoying the sunshine, tropical scenery and plenty of relaxation. Well, that was the plan until Bali belly decided to make an unexpected appearance! Suddenly, exotic Balinese breakfasts were replaced with the comfort and safety of good old Vegemite toast. Sometimes, when your stomach is staging a protest, you just have to stick with what you know!


Thankfully, Cindy is now feeling much better and is slowly getting back to enjoying everything Bali has to offer. The sun is shining, the holiday vibes are back, and there is even talk of cocktails later today!


After all, a Bali holiday isn’t complete without a little adventure, and Cindy has certainly had hers. Hopefully the cocktails behave themselves better than the Bali belly did! For now, it’s Vegemite toast, plenty of rest and a positive attitude before getting back out there.
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<![CDATA[Weird food combinations]]>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMThttp://umbrellasupport.com.au/just-write/weird-food-combinations
​I like Vegemite! I enjoy it on toast or bread, and I love a Vegemite and cheese sandwich. I wouldn’t eat it by the spoonful though.
Have you ever dipped your chips in ice cream? I have, and I like it! I also like chocolate covered strawberries.
How do I feel about pineapple on pizza? I like it!
I’ve had a cheese and jam sandwich before, and I like that too.
Have I ever had chocolate covered bacon? I haven’t, but I’d definitely try it.
Do I eat Milo straight from the tin? No, I like it with milk.
Have I ever had a peanut butter and jelly sandwich? I have, and I liked it! I had it with purple jelly. (Jam).
I haven’t tried frozen grapes, but I’d give them a go!
I like food, and I enjoy trying new things. I always try new foods during cooking on Tuesdays!
Goodbye from Ronalda! 


Good morning, my friends! Today’s topic is weird food combinations that you would eat.
When I go to the shops, I always order my favourite hot dog with peanut butter, tomato sauce, and a sprinkle of cheese on top. Then I have a can of Coke to wash it all down.
Once I have finished my meal, I look at the ice cream menu and try to decide which flavours I can have. My ice cream would be made up of lots of flavours and plenty of lolly creatures! The flavours I would choose are liquorice, pineapple, and strawberry, with chocolate coated ants all over it to make it crunchy.
My next unusual combination would be made up of lots of different ingredients. I would try the weirdest and yuckiest flavours mixed together, and I’d like to know if you would all try my food. I like the idea of mixing snails soaked in caramel sauce with salt and pepper sprinkled on top!
THIS IS CLAIRE signing off to create a special dinner for my family… hopefully they eat it all without getting ill! 


Every time I was drinking Milo with CC’s chips, but it’s so weird to eat them together.
I tried peanut butter with dill pickles, but I don’t like pickles. I used to like pickles when I was a kid, but not anymore.
I tried dipping chips into a milkshake, but it tasted so weird and so disgusting, and it made me feel sick. I prefer dipping my chips in BBQ sauce.
I tried sharp cheddar cheese paired with honey and apple pie. It’s okay, but a little bit weird, and it’s delicious.
I tried sushi, but it tastes so weird, and I don’t like sushi that much. My brother and my sister like eating sushi.
I tried honey on pizza. It tastes so weird and so disgusting, but I prefer BBQ chicken pizza. It tastes so good, and I love it.
When I wake up in the morning, I tried eating creamed corn with mashed potato for breakfast. It tastes so weird and so disgusting. I prefer raisin bread instead.
I tried pickles with vanilla ice cream, but it’s so weird to eat, and it’s very disgusting.
I tried steak with eggs. Ew! It’s so disgusting and so weird, but I love steak. It’s my favourite meat.
Anyway, you know it’s just pretending to eat these weird things to do.
This is Korey signing off. Have a good day, everyone!




Hi readers! How are you?
Welcome back to the blog!
Today’s topic is weird food combinations. Some people love these, while others think they’re a little strange! Here’s what I think about each one.

  • Vegemite and cheese – Yes! 
  • Peanut butter and dill pickles – Not for me.
  • French fries dipped in a milkshake – No thanks.
  • Cheese paired with honey – No thanks.
  • Watermelon and cinnamon – No thanks.
  • Bacon and jam – No thanks.
  • Hot chips dipped in vanilla ice cream – I’d like to try it!
  • Pizza and honey – I’m not sure.
  • Popcorn and M&M’s – Yum!
  • Apple slices and cheese – I’d try it.
  • Banana with peanut butter and a sprinkle of salt – Sounds good!
  • Strawberries and vinegar – No.
  • Pickles and peanut butter – No.
  • Hot chips with chocolate sauce – I don’t know about that!
  • Cheese and jam – I’m not sure.
  • Vanilla ice cream with olive oil and sea salt – No thanks.
  • Watermelon and feta cheese – No thanks.
  • Banana and tomato sauce – No!
  • Peanut butter and cheese toastie – No.
  • Chocolate and potato chips – No.
  • Cucumber and peanut butter – No.
  • Celery and peanut butter – Yum!
  • Cucumber, banana and peanut butter – Maybe!
  • Cucumber and strawberry jam – No thanks.

Thank you for reading my blog! What weird food combinations have you tried? Let me know your favourites!
Beth signing off until the next adventure. Bye-bye! 



Weird food combinations 
Spaghetti Bolognese and peas with cheese.
2 eggs, fried toast with bacon. 
Chocolate milkshake with sardines, ice cream and paprika.
Ben 


When we were chatting this morning about Vegemite and blog topics, Haley came up with the idea of talking about weird food combinations, and it really got me thinking. There are an endless number of food combinations, and I believe there are even more opinions about them. Some people are all for getting adventurous with food, while others (Steph!) want everything on separate plates. Honestly, I think you should just eat whatever makes you happiest. I just may not partake in it with you.
It’s not really a food combination, but I have heard about people going on holiday to Paris, France, and trying frog legs and snails. This is not for me. I appreciate that it’s a novelty for some people, and they absolutely love it. I’m happy for them, I really am, and I’m sure it’s a wonderful meal. I just can’t get on board, and I’m not a fan. No amount of butter or dressing them up could convince me otherwise. You couldn’t even pay me to eat them. I’ll go to Disneyland instead.
I have heard of and seen packets of bugs being sold as snacks, such as ants and crickets. It’s just not something that I’m comfortable with, probably because they’re not usually considered food, and I’m not a bird or an anteater. It feels a bit gross to think about eating them. Speaking of gross, there are coffee beans that are eaten and digested by animals and then collected from their poo to be used for coffee. I believe it’s called Kopi Luwak. From what I’ve heard, it’s quite expensive, and I’m sure it’s wonderful tasting coffee, but no thank you.
I’m truly happy for everyone who has found their weird food combinations. I’m all for people finding joy in their favourite foods and living their best lives. I’m just not going to share a cup of Kopi Luwak and chocolate-covered ants with you.
Your friend,
Shan.


So, I’m very picky with my food, but I do have a few weird food combinations that people would probably find odd.
I used to eat 100s and 1000s with a Flake or a Twirl. Delicious! Then I used to eat toast with maple syrup. Also delicious.
This is where I find myself being weird. I love chicken nuggets, with vinegar. When I was younger, my go to sandwich was honey, but now I don’t even touch honey.
Again, when I was younger, my go to snack was a bowl of frozen peas. A little side story My cat Buffy would come and sit by me, and we would share the frozen peas together.
My brother went through a stage of having chilli sauce on ice cream. That didn’t last long!
This is me being picky. I dislike tomato sauce. I even dislike touching the bottle. For some reason, the smell lingers, and it’s disgusting. As a matter of fact, I don’t like any sauces at all. My dad jokes about putting soy sauce on my dim sims, and I say, “Don’t you even dare. Don’t you even joke about that!”
Anyways, that’s me and my weird food combinations. Maybe you, the readers, can try some of our food combinations and tell us in the comments below whether you like or dislike them. Haley. 


Dear Readers,
This week’s topic is weird food combinations.
Let me start by telling you about a list of weird food combinations I’ve tried: peanut butter and apple slices, strawberries and blackberries, cheddar cheese, Macca’s french fries and ice cream, bacon and maple syrup, popcorn and chocolate, oranges and honey, ham, feta and olives, sweet corn and chicken soup, and coconut water.
There are many weird food combinations out there, but these are just a few that I decided to share with you. I would like to hear from you, readers. What weird food combinations have you tried? Please leave them in the comments below.
Would you try my weird combinations? Why or why not?
Written by Charlotte.

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Today we are blogging about the weirdest food combination.
I like to eat chicken nuggets with rice. You might think that sounds strange, but it is actually very common in Indonesia. Rice is part of my everyday food, which is why many fast food chains in Indonesia serve rice with their meals.
However, when I eat McNuggets from McDonald's, I usually eat them by themselves without rice. When we have KFC, we usually get takeaway, so I can eat the fried chicken with rice. I think it is delicious, and I especially like KFC Wicked Wings.
Sometimes I also like to eat instant noodles with rice. This is also common in Indonesia, although sometimes I just eat the noodles without rice. I also like eating rice with eggs and soup. As you can probably tell, I eat rice quite often, but I also enjoy Western food such as pizza and pasta.
Sometimes I eat macaroni with rice too. If there is not much macaroni, I might add rice because otherwise I will not feel full.
I have never tried this combination myself, but I have seen kids on Instagram dipping French fries into ice cream. My mum has tried it too! When we went to Wendy's, she dipped her fries into chocolate frosted ice cream. Have you ever tried dipping fries into ice cream?
Recently, Dad made lasagna and it was yummy. He does not just put meat in his lasagna. He also adds vegetables. Usually, people put mince in lasagna, but Dad adds capsicum and carrot too. It was still delicious! I had lasagna for lunch on Monday when I went to my Handmade program.
Everyone has different food combinations that they enjoy. Something that seems strange to one person might be completely normal or delicious to someone else.
Thank you for reading my blog. I hope you enjoyed learning more about my food preferences and some of the unusual combinations I eat.
This is Comfort Queen Jacinda signing off. See you next week!
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<![CDATA[I am an author...]]>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMThttp://umbrellasupport.com.au/just-write/i-am-an-author
Have you ever imagined what it would be like to write your very own book? Well, today we’re putting our imaginations to work! If you could become an author and write a book about absolutely anything, what would it be? Maybe it would be a hilarious comedy, a thrilling mystery, a magical adventure, a love story, or even something completely crazy that no one has ever thought of before!
Today, our writers get to decide what their next big bestseller would be about. Who knows, we might have some future famous authors in the group! 




I am so in love with Disney characters so I would write a children's book on Disney stories.
My favourite story would be Cinderella and her adventures with Prince Henry and their love story together. My characters would also have my two stepsisters, but instead of them being nasty, they will be loving, caring and kind to me and the Prince.
This story will be completely different from the original movie, where it is a much happier ending. I want to make everyone feel good and happy reading my story.
I will start the first chapter where my sisters and I will go shopping together for our new outfits for the Royal Ball. I am looking to get a beautiful blue dress with lots of sparkles and my shoes will be the most gorgeous crystal made slippers ever made in the world.
Anastasia is looking for a pink flowing gown that has flowers all over it, with hot pink shoes and Prizella has picked out a green dress with blue ribbon around her waist and wearing white shoes.
We have 3 days left before we go to the ball and I will organise the most amazing night.
Part two to come, thank you for reading! Claire.




I love making my animation and l used to be making the stop motion animation on a stop motion app. I was thinking about watching Villager News on YouTube and I was making the Villager News animation in stop motion animation program. I’m really good at the voiceover as the Villager.  I like to make the walk cycle and I will make the mouth talking too.  I'm posting on YouTube this is my first YouTube videos so everyone can see my animation as they are funny and hilarious. You can subscribe to me on my YouTube channel.
If I wrote a book it would be about how to do animation.
Last year was my first day from my animation program and my first time I'm making the 3D animation called Blender.  First I'm doing the voiceover in Recording Studio and second I start making animation. I like to make the walk cycle but it is a little long to make. I like to make the run cycle as it is quick to make.
This is my first 3D animation video called Villager and the Ghostlight parody of Disney Pixar Cars with Mater and the Ghostlight. I'm posting on YouTube so everyone can see my 3D animation and love my videos, they are funny and hilarious and everyone loves my videos 10/10. 
On September 23rd we are going to watch my 3D animation on the big screen in the cinemas in Hawthorn, I'm looking forward to see it.
This is Korey signing off and have an awesome day.




If I was an author, what would my next book be?
If I was an author, I would draw a book. I would create a picture story book. It would be A4 size and hard cover. The pages would be filled with drawings. The book would also be a pop up book! There would be pages that you can touch and feel.
My book would be about animals, the characters would be a koala with a baby, three pandas, a bird with a long neck, a rabbit with big ears, a big cat, and a princess with red curly pigtails.  Her name is princess of the animals. All the animals are her pets.
The book would be nice, it would be funny, and adventurous.
It would be called “Princess and the Animals”. The animals can only talk to the princess but not to anyone else! They would live in a tree.
Goodbye from Ronalda.


If I got a chance to write a book, it would be about respecting other people. I would call my book "Respecting Other People".
I decided to write a book about this because respect is important. I would write about how everybody is different. We should not try to change other people just because we like something. Just because you like something does not mean that other people have to like it too.
For example, at Umbrella Support, many people enjoy birthdays with lots of noise and attention, but I do not really like that. I would like people to let me be myself and accept that I have different preferences.
I also want my book to show that friends can have different personalities.
In the story, Cindy and I went to a loud restaurant called Party Palace. I did not like the loud environment, but Cindy loved the restaurant. Whenever someone had a birthday, the waiter would bring them a cake and candles and sing loudly.
Cindy wanted to celebrate her birthday at this restaurant the following year. Cindy ordered chicken parma and chips, while I ordered spaghetti bolognese. I enjoyed the food, but the restaurant was very noisy.
We saw a little girl celebrating her sixth birthday. The waiter brought her an Elmo birthday cake and sang for her. She jumped up and down because she was excited and loved being the centre of attention.
"That little girl sounds like me. She has an energetic and goofy personality," Cindy said.
Afterwards, Cindy took me to Sanrio Puroland, a theme park with cute characters such as Hello Kitty, My Melody, Cinnamoroll, Keroppi and Pompompurin.
"I love this place more than Party Palace restaurant, Cindy!" I said.
"I am happy too. Even though I am not a big fan of cute things, I am glad you are smiling," Cindy replied.
We went on a ride called the Sanrio boat ride. It reminded me of the It's a Small World ride at Disneyland. It was calming and not too scary. We looked at all the different Sanrio characters during the boat ride.
After the ride, we looked around the gift shops. I bought Pompompurin stickers and My Melody stickers. Cindy bought some Kuromi earrings.
"I thought you were not a Sanrio fan," I said to Cindy.
"I am not as big a Sanrio fan as you, but these earrings are cute. I might wear them when I go to work," Cindy replied.
We also went to a chocolate shop. Cindy bought Hello Kitty chocolate, while I did not buy any chocolate. I like chocolate too, but I decided to enjoy it in moderation.
Cindy and I had a great adventure. We went to a noisy restaurant and then visited Sanrio Puroland. Even though we have different personalities and preferences, we can still have fun together.
The message of my book is that a quiet person can be friends with an outgoing person as long as they respect each other's comfort levels. I respect Cindy's favourite things, and she respects my quiet personality too.
If you got a chance to write a book, what would you call it? Please tell me in the comments.
Thanks for reading. This is Princess Jacinda signing off.




If I was writing a book, it will be about all people with disabilities, and sometimes I use pretend characters
Ben 2.


I have a question for you our wonderful readers; if you were to write a book what would it be called and what genre would it fall under? I also wonder what you would write about? This would make a really great ice breaker if you needed one. I’d love to hear from you in our comments section. Either about your book title ideas or your ideas for good ice breakers. You might even inspire a future blog topic. How cool would that be?
I have quite a few book title ideas but my favourite one is always “Travelling with an empty suitcase.” This sounds like something that would be a red flag for airport security or customs. This isn’t a travel guide though and I hope that doesn’t disappoint anyone. I would not be a great travel writer as I get distracted way too easily and I’d take far too long to get it done. I’d also probably end up talking about something completely unrelated, probably something about history or a cool bug I saw. 
So why “travelling with an empty suitcase.”? I will explain the meaning behind my title, in my life I feel like I’m always forgetting something important and it makes me feel like I’m going travelling with an empty suitcase. While most of the time I’m over prepared for everything because my memory can fail me due to anxiety and my disability. The empty suitcase is everything I have forgotten and everything I could forget. It’s almost like never being able to be confident in yourself and your ability to have everything prepared and organised. 
“Travelling with an empty suitcase” would be a deep dive into the chaos of a brain that’s just doing its best, short stories of real life experiences with a comical twist, hypothetical scenario from an anxious brain and a lack of seriousness in serious situations that I haven’t quite understood. I’m living it and your coming along for the journey with you guessed it an empty suitcase. 
Your friend, 
Shan.


Hi readers, how are you? Today's topic is if you could write a book, what would it be and who would it be about. I have chosen to write a mermaid book and it would be called the “Mermaid Princess and me” as the mermaid Princess name would be Cleo.
Once upon a time lived a mermaid princess whose name is Cleo who lived with her mum and dad, and their names are Wendy and Dave.
My story would start with the adventures under the sea with my family and friends and support workers. They would have their own dolphins, pixies and other animals and humans. We would be in mermaid tails and have hair accessories and makeup done. We would swim up to our castle under the sea and have a lot of fun, it would be the best day and we would do it again and would celebrate and have a ball. I have a special necklace on and dress that I can use and wear both whenever I want to be a mermaid and a princess.  I would become a mermaid princess and I can invite my family and friends and support workers to come. Stay tuned for the next episode for more fun.
Thank you for reading my blog this week and look out for more blogging adventures to come. 
This is mermaid princess Beth signing off with a splish and a splash of my tail and mermaid magic and best wishes swimming and splashing off for now, until next week Bye Bye.  


Dear readers, this week's topic is if I was to write my own book and what would I  call my book
Readers I have a question: if you wrote a  book what would it be  called and why?
Let me start by telling you about if I would write a book and what would it be called. If I wrote a book I think it would be a cookbook and it would be called Chef Charlotte's Cookbook and the front cover would be sparky purple with a photo of me wearing my chef jacket. Each and every page would be a photo of what each tasty dish is  and on every page there would be detailed and organised ingredients and step by step methods. I would do fancy recipes for advanced cooks and easy recipes for new cooks.
Written by Chef and author Charlotte.
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Isn't it nice having an extra day of the weekend?
If I had an extra day of the weekend, I would go on a recreation trip because it would give my brain a break from my normal routine. I have enjoyed going on recreations since I was little.
I would like to visit animal attractions such as Melbourne Aquarium because I love fish. I have been to that place twice when I was in primary school during term breaks, and then I visited again as an adult with my mum as a belated birthday gift. Since becoming an adult, I do not enjoy loud birthday attention, so I prefer having a fun recreation day instead.
I would look at different kinds of fish. I like yellow tang fish because yellow is my favourite colour, clownfish because they remind me of Nemo, and pufferfish because they are interesting too. I even have a pufferfish plush from a Mario character. I would have a wonderful time looking at all the sea creatures.
I would also like to go to the zoo. I would choose Melbourne Zoo because I love seeing different kinds of animals. It is not only children who feel excited about going to the zoo, adults can enjoy it too. I would see many animals such as koalas, kangaroos, lions, tigers, and many more.
I visited Melbourne Zoo when I was in high school as part of a school excursion. We had worksheets to complete and had to wear our school uniforms. Looking back, I think I would prefer to enjoy the animals instead of worrying about completing worksheets.
If I was still living in Jakarta and had an extra weekend, I would visit Safari Park in Bogor. It is one of my favourite recreation places, and I still love that place even though I live in Australia now. I would see many different animals, just like when I visit Melbourne Zoo.
When we still lived in Jakarta, my dad liked to drive our family there. I would love to visit Safari Park every weekend because it is a very spacious place. You do not just see animals there. There are also rides, a water park, gift shops, and many other activities.
I would love to see the updates from Safari Park because I have not visited since moving to Australia. However, I did visit Bali Safari last year.
It would be wonderful to visit Safari Park again if I ever get the chance to visit Jakarta. I would hire a driver to take us there, but my dad said that if we visit Indonesia again, we probably will not do many outdoor activities. He would rather relax, eat delicious food, and visit shopping centres.
Even though I have not visited Safari Park for a long time, it is still a meaningful place for me. I follow Safari Park on Instagram and enjoy watching videos of people taking their children there.
I love visiting animal attractions. How about you? Do you have a favourite recreation place?
Thanks for reading. Have a nice day. This is Princess Jacinda signing off.


If I had a three day weekend, what would I do?
This would be Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
On Friday I would go to the movies and see Moana with my friends, we would buy some salt and vinegar chips followed by a coke zero drink. I have two really great friends and we would have a fun time together. After the movie has finished we would go and have some lunch.
On Saturday I have plans to see my support worker her name is Krystle and she takes me shopping and we buy a coffee and movie tickets. We are seeing Spider Man. When the movie is finished we go and have some lunch. I so love being with Krystle as she is so kind and caring.
We have so much fun together.
The last day of my three day weekend which is Sunday I go to church with my dad and after that we go home to have breakfast, love Vegemite on my toast and Dad likes having eggs.
When we have all cleaned up and the kitchen is tidy I go and see my dog called Bella Boo and cuddles together and she plays with her toys
I JUST LOVE A THREE DAY WEEKEND......and wish it was like that every weekend.
This is Claire signing off and hoping you all have a great three day weekend.


On Monday I work on my voice over at the recording studio and start making my animation, a new episode is coming called Villager had Hair, as all villagers are bald. But he didn't want to be bald so he wanted to have hair, and it is going to be a little funny and hilarious this video.
On Tuesday I am making the house for my stop motion animation and it is made of cardboard and I am painting the sky, grass, night and sunlight, I can't wait to see it.
On Wednesday we are doing the film and we are making the editing for the film. But it is a romance film, so boring.
On Thursday we watched Collingwood vs Carlton but we lost the game against Carlton which sucks and the next round is Collingwood vs West Coast Eagles, I'm hoping we win this time.
On Friday I just vacuum my room and the downstairs and I watched Melbourne Storm against Bulldogs and we lost the game, oh well the next round is Melbourne Storm against Sea Eagles is going be a very hard game but I think we will win this.
On Saturday I just watched the movie The Expendables, it is a
good action movie it was Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Terry crews, Bruce Willis and Arnold Schwarzenegger and my favourite character from the expendables well of course is Terry Crews.
He’s the very strong dude but I like him he's good and he loves his yogurt, Terry loves yogurt.
I would have so much fun doing things I love if I have an extra day of a weekend every week.
This is Korey signing off, and have an awesome day.


Three days off for weekend, mmm not sure but Sunday I go to movie night which is gonna be good, but let go back to Friday not sure go out with Tayla. I want to see Tayla’s baby, every weekend I go out with everyone and every Monday I do Handmade and every Tuesday cooking and Wednesday and Friday coffee coffee coffee and Thursday reading, every week I do all that sometime I wake up very early oh lord.  I love everyguys you are all cool person I ever seen, I do rest and relax in bed or sleeping or relax playing games and play with my dog she is always on my bed. I make her sleep on my bed.
So sometimes I go out with Daz to the movie and watch cool scary movies but let’s wait and see. That’s why I love scary movie and scary games, and I love all the stuff which is scary in my room. From TJ.


Dear readers, this week's topic is if you could extend your weekend to three days, what would it look like and what would you do.
Let me start by telling you about what would happen if I extend my weekend to three days and how it would look and how I would feel about it?  At first I would feel happy that I would have Saturday and Sunday and I would play games on my phone and I would watch tv and movies. If I had to have Monday off as well I would start crying  because I love my job at the Rosebud RSL. Working at the RSL and going every week to work and found what new delicious dessert I’m going to make with the chef dessert. 
If I had Monday off because it was a part of my extended weekend I would stay at home and do my housework which would need to be done and I would start preparing and cooking dinner for my  family, I would organise taxi for Tuesday and Thursday and I would organise my black clothes , snacks and my lunch the night before.
Readers I have a question, what would you do if you had an extended weekend for three days?
written by Charlotte.


Hi readers, how are you? Today's topic is if you had an extra day of the week what would you do. I have chosen to write an extra day of the week. Monday I do Handmade which is art and crafts Tuesday is cooking where I cook in a kitchen and do meals and food shopping and once a month on a Tuesday I do Morning Melodies. We make scones and jam and cream. Wednesdays I make coffee and meal prep dinner for my family with Steph. Thursday I do blogging at Bridgewater and media, Friday is back to making coffee. Saturday is a chill day as is Sunday. I would have an extra chill day if I had an extra day of the week on a weekend. Now, I get everything ready for the next day like making my lunch and getting my outfit ready and get in my pjs, that's my week readers, what do you do if you have a extra day and what do you think. Thank you for reading my blog. Let us know in the comments below this is blogging princess Beth who typed my blog by myself with no help signing off until next blogging adventures.



If we had a three day weekend what would it look like for me? I'm going to start off by telling you what I do during the week, On Monday, I do arts and crafts at handmade.
On Tuesday, I do cooking and then go out in the community with Sheridan and Alice.
On the second Tuesday of every month I go to dinner with friends!
On Wednesday, I make coffees at Lyrebird community centre.
On Thursday, I do blogging and I do media with the cameras.
On Friday, I make coffees at Lyrebird community centre.
I'm very busy during the week!
Saturday and Sunday is the weekend! This is a good time to rest.
On Saturday, I can watch movies, I can rest, play games on my iPad.
On Sunday, I go to church with my sister Kaitlyn, my brother Jayden and Dwayne, and mum and dad.
If I could have a three day weekend I'd choose Friday to be the extra day! On Friday's I'd spend time with family, I want to go shopping with them, I’d have dinner with them too.
A good weekend for me is spending time with my sister I like playing games with her.
Good bye from Ronalda.


If I had a full weekend, what would I do?
I would go swimming on a Tuesday, I would still go to work on Tuesday and have extra sleep on Wednesday.
Ben2


Many people live for the weekend to come, it’s the reward after a big and busy week. Though it doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to have had a busy and full week to enjoy a restful weekend. For many, it’s time to make plans and get everything done that wasn’t possible during the week, because of work, family or other commitments. Before you know it though, the weekend can become just as busy and hectic as the week especially if it’s the only free time that you get. 


I don’t speak for anyone but myself here but for me it feels like the weekend comes and that’s when you are officially allowed to relax. From what I have learnt the week is for being productive and contributing to society in whatever form you can (volunteering, paid work, child minding ect). So it would seem like having an extra day in the weekend would be very much welcomed by many. I’d be curious to know if you our readers would be for or against a three or four day weekend? Leave a comment and let us know. 


I believe for mental health reasons an extra day in my weekend would probably not be beneficial, I like the way my weeks are structured and I don’t think I would want to have to reorganise or change anything. Yes I have many people who could help me with the change in routine and I’m sure eventually it would be my new normal. I just don’t think my brain would enjoy it and I like looking forward to my normal two day weekend. Though I may be the queen of unpopular opinions and I’m completely ok with that. 
Though, if I had no choice in the matter which is often the case with these kinds of things, I would prefer that Friday be the extra day to the weekend. Choosing Friday would mean the least impact and change to my normal week. I wouldn’t have to change anything about my day and I could go on happily living in denial about an extra day. I believe after a while I would have fomo (fear of missing out) and want to join in on everyone’s fun. I would enjoy listening to everyone’s stories from enjoying their three day weekend and celebrate their joy. 
Even in a made up scenario Monday would never be a day I would pick, it would take away activities that I enjoy doing and I don’t want to change my Monday in any way. I would really prefer not to even talk about it. I don’t want to accidentally make this a reality but I’m sure I’d get through it begrudgingly. I wouldn’t like it but I’d make the best of it until it was my new normal.  
Funnily enough before I started writing I had thought I would love a long weekend, that wasn’t how this blog turned out and it’s ok. We all have different feelings about change and hypothetical scenarios that might make us break out in hives. Though a tad dramatic those feelings would be and are valid. On the bright side we’d all have an extra day to process it. 
We have come to the end of my blog today and I’m extremely grateful to you our readers for joining us.
Your friend, 
Shan.
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