“I’m so excited”!

We’ve all had those feelings. The ones that make your tummy jump for joy, the ones that make sleep almost impossible, the ones that stop you from focusing on important things like school, work or feeding the dog. These feelings of excitement can take over thoughts because feeling excited about something coming up is THE BEST FEELING EVER!
 
In my opinion it's important to have something to look forward to in life to get excited about. Mine funny enough came about because of covid lockdowns in Melbourne. One of my many loves in life is sewing, because of covid lockdowns I had all the time in the world to learn new things and YouTube taught me not only how to hand sew scrunchies but how to make them with a sewing machine! This was also the time my scrunchie brand You Were Born to Sparkle was born.
Fast forward to 2022, My beautiful friend Britt and I had the opportunity to do a market together, she with her hand made cards and myself with my scrunchies. It was my first ever market so I was extremely anxious about it. It was a great success and we had so much support from our friends, family, Umbrella Support, complete strangers and of course the RAFT Anglican Church who held the market.
This September on Saturday 23rd we’ll be going back to do another market at the RAFT Anglican Church again. I'm excited and a little bit nervous but it will be great! I'm looking forward to seeing the other stalls and to showcase new scrunchie designs. It's also very exciting that I get to share this experience with Britt who will be selling her beautifully made handmade cards.
I hope that you have something to look forward too and get excited about. Just know that I'm excited for you and whatever it is that’s making you excited!
This is also me inviting you to come visit our market stall, all the information will be on the Umbrella socials closer to the date! - Shan.
 
 
Hi my name is Angelina! I’m back!
For today’s blog, I’m going to write about things I’m excited about.
Tomorrow my family and I are going to the airport around 3:30am (it’s crazy I know!) but most importantly it’s all about spending time with family because life is too short. The flight from Sydney to Vanuatu is 7 hours.

Here are some facts about Vanuatu:

1. Vanuatu is a country in Oceania.
2. Vanuatu is a Y-shaped island.
3. Foods in Vanuatu are: yam, taro, banana, coconuts, sugarcanes, tropical nuts, pork, greens, fowls and seafood.
4. The main food in Vanuatu is laplap. (laplap is a paste wrapped in banana leaves and baked in the underground oven).
5.  In Port Vila, Vanuatu you can use Australian dollars at some shops, restaurants and hotels otherwise you can use the vatu (Vanuatu currency).
6. I have researched on Vanuatu tap water and if it’s safe to drink, the internet says “yes” but I say no because I drink from bottled water. Would you drink the tap water?

 The weather in Vanuatu will be around 26 degrees. I am very excited for the vacation because it’s all about spending quality time with my family and making marvelous memories together. For the past week or so my family and I have been packing for this amazing and incredible trip. I am feeling nervous and excited but it will be so worth it because my family will be there with me for the whole ride.
 
I have been packing so many clothes for my family vacation and I love packing for family vacations because it brings me happiness and joy, although it’s hard it’s so worth it at the end. I am a little bit nervous for the 7-hour flight but when I hear hotel, pool and beautiful views I am insistently happy and excited. 
 
Does a family vacation bring back memories for you? _ Angelina. 
 
 
Welcome to our blog today, I will chat about my feelings and the fascinating things on the way or what has happened that made me very excited.
 
In 2022 I had the opportunity to co-host my first radio show with Cindy and Daz. It’s called "Disability Matters".  It was such a fantastic experience and I loved it so much. I learned a lot from doing it and I have been on “Disability Matters” ever since this experience. Have you ever been on radio before? It’s a really good way to start if you like media work and it helps your confidence a lot.
 
Also in 2022 I got my first paid job at Amstel Club I was so excited and nervous as it was my first interview. I got the job! I was shocked and a bit overwhelmed when Jo and Dan from Amstel Club said I had the position. Since then I have been working each Wednesday as part of the Umbrella Support Inclusive Employment Program. I have learnt so many skills through this program and have loved every moment of it.
 
In 2023 went to my first concert. It was Ed Sheeran. I loved it so much that I would love to go to another concert. I’ll keep you posted. He played some of his biggest hits like Shape of You and Castle on the Hill. Have you ever been to a Music Concert Before? Have you ever heard of Ed Sheeran or listened to his epic music before?
 
During March of this year I travelled to Cairns and Queensland with my family it was so great to go to Cairns with my family we had a great time and we are even going back next year. YAY! We went to markets, I rode a Ferris wheel which lights up at night and the trees also light up. It looks so cool.  Have you ever been to Cairns ?
 
In 2023 I celebrated my one year at the Salvos in the southeast of Melbourne. I have loved every moment and I have learned so much from each team member. They have taught me skills like problem-solving and they have even helped me step out of my confront zone many times and I’ve challenged myself too. They have also even given me the opportunity to be on the cash register because some people don’t get a chance to strive for their goals.
 
On the 4th April I also started producing my own podcast with assistance from RadioVoice called Your Story. It can be found on Spotify. It's a podcast where I chat with many different people who have a story to share and don’t get an opportunity to share them. I’ve interviewed many different guests like teachers , people who work in the sport industry, authors and people in the retail industry.

Recently I went to a Gold Coast Suns members function. I’m also a Gold Coast member just in case you were asking. Before the function the game was played. Gold Coast vs Carlton it was a good game. Carlton won. After the game I went to the function where there were so many Gold Coast players. I met some of my favourite players like Matt Rowell, Ben King and Ben Ainsworth.
 
Later this year I’m going to Queensland with my best friend. I can’t wait I’m already counting down the days. It's called a theme park holiday because we love theme parks and roller coasters and we are staying in a caravan park near Harbour Town.
 
This year I am celebrating my 21st birthday at Amstel Club. I can’t wait to celebrate this occasion with family, friends and coworkers. I am also counting down the days towards it and I’m really looking forward to it. I have already been looking at decorations.
 
In 2024 I’m going to Taylor Swift and I’m so excited to see one of my favourite singers perform. I think she will do songs like - Welcome to New York, Shake it off, Style and Bad blood. Have you heard of any of these songs? If not they can be found on Spotify.
 
I hope you enjoyed reading about some of the exciting things coming up or what I was excited about in the past. Scarlett.
 
 
I started bowling when I was 12 and have been bowling for 25 years. One day I was looking for a hobby. I don't know how I joined the bowling league but I'm pretty sure it was my mum who registered me in the team and that's how I started with TBA which stands for Tenpin Bowling Australia (TBA) It's the National Sporting Organisation as recognised by Sport Australia.
I love bowling because it's entertaining and challenging it was also a great way for me to make friends. There are many teams made up of five adults some of them are called the Cole Cup Challenge, Michael Cooke Memorial Shield, and the Masters.

The team that I go away with for the Nationals is called Ray Allan Rollers. Every Saturday morning is when I practice and the scores get recorded which allows our team to compete with others. I have so many medals in my collection I worked very hard for them and am very proud of myself. I have recently bowled my highest score which was 200 points at the latest national in Adelaide. - Jess

Well, knowing we all get excited is exciting in itself. Don't you think?
Join us again next week as we introduce a new addition to our blogging group and we get excited to "JUST WRITE"!
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