Something I haven’t written about before…

 This blog is about to take you, our readers, on a reading adventure because today we are blogging about something we have never written about before. That means I, Cindy, need to tell you something I’ve never told you before. Hmm, the frustration at Blogging HQ today is real.
 
Sometimes we can unanimously agree on a topic, but this week proved a little more difficult. So, with that said, let me tell you about my “something”. Writer’s block is real. Angelina just heard me read those words out loud and she replied with “That is true”.
Shan said “Writers block means you’re thinking too hard”.
 
Our team push through every single week. Even when they get stuck or can’t find a way to start their writing, everyone pulls together with suggestions to help out. This is why I am so proud of this team. They are inspiring.
 
 
Hello my dear readers! How are you?
I have a writer’s block because at first I didn’t know what to write, so I went to Cindy and she told me that she is feeling the same exact way!
 
Last weekend, my church had a fete which means all the church community gather together to eat, drink and have a chat. I helped my grandparents, Mum and my sister to make, stir and sell the beleela ( beleela is made of wheat, milk and sugar) and its very very delicious.
 
Church is very important to me and to my family and as we attend every week, I love Church because it brings me closer to my beliefs and community.
 
Thank you for reading! bye! – Angelina
 
Hello Friends!  
 
There is a lot that I could write about today, my mind has many wonderful and wacky ideas! I mean not all of them will make sense to the whole population, some just make sense to me, I think. I spend a lot of time thinking that my ideas and thoughts will only make sense to me. My biggest fear is having to explain something to people. 
 
I love that we all have our own individual thoughts and ideas, I don't love that not all of them are kind especially when it comes to ourselves and our own minds. I feel that our brains are the control centers of our whole lives, they help us with everything. We literally can't live without them. So why aren't we kinder to our own minds? 
 
It might be because of the way we see others in society and how they hold themselves. We can easily think that others are doing better and that we should hold ourselves to a higher standard of how we work, study or simply how we do day-to-day life. For me I always feel like I can do better and should be able to achieve more and I have a fear of disappointing people. Though the only expectation I should have is to just be Shan and be a whole lot kinder to my mind. 

 Just so we all know I do my best to be as kind to myself as I am to others. It's okay if you are a work in progress. If we set the bar too high for ourselves then we are setting ourselves up for failure, if you fail that's fine you can always try again but the trick is to not expect too much from yourself in one go. Be kind about what you can do and if you don't get it straight off that's okay too. Try, try and try again until you get it.  
 
Thank you for jumping into my mind today and coming on this journey with me, hopefully you enjoyed reading the words I creatively threw on the page and as always be kind but most importantly be kind to your mind.  
Your friend,  Shan 
 
 

Something I have not written before? That question kept me thinking, what else was I supposed to write about, it can’t be about my travels nor my psychic history or even for my boyfriend for that matter, so what do I write about? Perhaps maybe... even just about me?

I shall rephrase that statement, what I’m talking about isn’t just me, it’s about my personality and what I believe is accurate and true to me.

It’s called the Myers-Brigg Type Indicator Test and since first doing the test in 2015 to today in 2024, my test always is the same results, (INFP-T) the acronym for 4 letters stands for, Introverted, Intuitive, Feeling and Perceiving. The T stands for turbulent and it means I am more anxious, self-conscious and a perfectionist, than the opposite which is more calm, confident and laid back.

 We tend to be on the quiet end but with bouts of energy and enthusiasm with topic we like to express through writing or even creative studies, huh I guess that’s why I am in the blog group, to express all that creative energy I bottle up for a rainy day and to make people smiling with our words of wisdom and our abundant energy for doing good deeds because, we honestly just want people to feel like they're not alone and will always have someone to listen to, even though I am being a bit of a hypocrite with these sayings but we can’t help our kind nature I believe. – Holly
 
Today’s topic is “something  I haven’t written about before, “ What to write about it’s a conundrum for me, so I had a think and it came to me “ Family dinner “ which we have every second Wednesday night. My parents, my sisters, their partners and their kids, myself and occasional friends who join us for a lovely home cooked meal.

My mum works on Tuesday night and finishes Wednesday morning then comes home to cook. We gather in the afternoon at mum and dad’s place, mum cooks up a storm, the meals always taste so delicious. We enjoy any kind of roast, lasagne, loads of veggies, fruits and bananas, it really depends on what she feels like cooking. We can request a dish if we want to. I love getting together. I enjoying spending  time with my nephews and nieces. There are always lots of laughs and lots of fun especially if we are celebrating a birthday or a special occasion, it is great to spend time with my family. I have the coolest family in town, it’s not the same without my family.

Does your family do this or do you know of another family that does?
How lucky are we. - Thank you for reading my blog Jess C

 
Hello my lovely friends we are back again. Today’s topic is about something I haven’t written about before and my topic is going to be about star signs. If you’re wondering what star signs are they are called zodiac signs or astrological signs and you can find yours by looking up your date of birth.

Let me tell you about my star sign as I am right in the middle of Aquarius and Capricorn and the traits of this star sign are that we are sensitive, don’t like to be vulnerable especially in front of people, we keep to ourselves and like our comfort zone. We are extremely loyal and careful who we choose for a friend and we like to think ahead. 
Aquarius is an air sign and Capricorn is an earth sign which means we value structure, are practical and independent. Aquarius soulmate is a Gemini and for Capricorn is a Libra.
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Our colours are purple, brown and green. We enjoy social situations and enjoy quality time with loved ones. I researched the date 20th January and discovered that it is National Penguin Day and also National Cheese lovers day. Another interesting fact I found is that this date is for the inauguration of the United States President. 
Do you know what your star sign is, have your researched it, do you read your star signs daily or monthly.  I hope you have a brilliant day thank you for reading my blog your hard worker Bethany.
 
I got new hearing aids today. They look good but it’s too loud in the room now. It’s ok. I like them and it’s not too bad for me. Charlotte is trying send me snapchats. LOL. So anyway I’m back to work tomorrow at Salvos. Not too much time for relaxing, but you can call me Mr gamer. That’s a great time for me. - TJ
 
How I over came my personality disorder struggles, this is hard for me to talk about, but, I also find it useful and helpful. So I am happy to share, and I'm proud of how positive my outlook has become. 
 
I was diagnosed with borderline personality at a young age and my symptoms were seeing things and hearing things that are not actually there, and talking to people that are not there either.  I have suffered from severe mood swings and have had quick to react situations and miss understandings and compulsive obsessive behaviours.   
 
I have had shifts in personality over the years with lots of therapy and emotional regulation, medication and lot of family support, case manager support and support worker support, and doing activities and learning to know when my moods are starting to shift to realise what’s happening and I can control it before it happens.
 
I am at a stage where I am stable and I am doing all these amazing things that I love very much such as singing lessons and podcasting and writing.  I am looking forward the media program next month.  
 
When I look back on things when I was not well, a lot of the time I think back and I have a big gap that I missed out so much of my life.  The most important thing now is how I’ve worked extremely hard on myself and now I am stable and I am very proud.  I really wish my mum was still here to see me today and see how I have changed and the progress I have made and the person that I am today.  I would have loved for my mum to see me stable and in today’s world.
 
Overcoming challenging circumstances is hard but you can do it, you can remember it won’t be easy but keep working on it and you will get there.  I have lot of faith in you all and I will keep you updated on my progress.   Just for you to know I still have moments but like anyone it’s just one step at time.  I am loving my genuine, authentic life and I feel great.
 
I have enjoyed sharing my experiences with you all and I hope I have helped you in some way.  My struggles do not define me and my blogging will be positive, and light filled from here.  Take Lots Care, Lots Love Gispy
 
 
Dear readers, this week's topic is something I haven’t written before and my topic is birthdays. Let me start by saying there are a lot of birthdays coming up this year  including my birthday and I'm very excited for my birthday and also other people's birthdays and I have a best friend who’s  birthday is coming up as well.
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Do you know someone whose birthday is coming up?
For me I love my birthdays every year because I feel happy and excited. My birthday is very special to me because it gives me a reason to celebrate myself.
What do you think about birthdays? Do you like them and celebrate them? If so, how do you celebrate them?
Written by Charlotte