Right as I have left it for so long I'm going to start again from today......I'm currently living in Brisbane ...... didn't plan to come here but life works in funny ways and most of the time for good reasons. the place I am living is Norman Park quite close to the city.
I'm living with 3 boys Elliott from Coddnham back home, Marty (lef) who El works with and

(If you hadn't guessed Andrews the one in the Middle)

Andrew Martys friend ....actually they might have my head for saying that ...hut hum I mean Men ! all of them are very easy to get on with and really nice guys but some times I do miss normal conversation , you know the ones that girls have, OK maybe not normal but keeping it real !

Thats where Zoe and Ange come in (above; zoe left Ang right) superb girls both with great hair cuts dont cha think ?????? Zoe goes out with Nate who is Elliotts gym bud yet another really nice fella.

Elliott (left) Nate (right)

Gem and american Ben

Gem is a very good friend we are very simalar and hopefully friends for life

Donna (another good hair cut ???) Another awsome chick!


The area is lovely once you get used to the wild life, possums roam around in the trees at night making the most scary noises, we have found 8 deadly red back spiders in the garden one of which I was saved by Elliot a bit of a hero I'm my eyes - we were sitting on the patio chars enjoying a nice cold drink in a relaxed atmosphere, all of a sudden i freaked out thinking some thing had crawled on me, legs and arms every where a bit of a windmill impression going on, I then got the "are you being paranoid again Jo" before "actually stay very still" El ran up to the kitchen and the Airogard came out, spraying relentlessly on the back of my chair, I nearly chocked not just by the fumes of the killer spray but it as in fact a red back and quite a big one !!
The fruit bats are huge, they are the size or maybe larger than a big seagull and they fly over every night in mass force like a sea of black filling the sky, absolutely halmless unless you own a car then you may think otherwise, if you think sea gulls are relentless messy creatures that aim for your car then consider the acidity of a fruit bats dung and on a larger scale - ruins the paint work !! we have decided that every thing in Australia seams to be on steroids and if it bites or sitings then it 40 times worse over here, I was bit by a large black ant and when I say large I mean Large, on my foot, oh the pain it was like being stung buy a wasp maybe even a little worse! I'm not good with bites and stings I seam to react with every thing and I seam to be the one that gets bit the most !

Fruit bats hanging out in the day

smokey the most awsome cat in the world ! I think he should come back to England with us !

Enough of the wild life for now...

Back to me - Ive been working as a temp for a company called lite and easy I was a receptionist don't cha know...... now that has come to an end I'm desperately looking for work and have applied for the most random jobs from lighting sales person to egg collector, salon work and receptionist jobs..... some thing will come up I'm sure I have a few interviews this week so I cant complain.
Ive been doing some hair dressing in the evenings and have put some posters up but these things take time and knowing my luck it will be quite for ages and then like buses.....all come at once!

Trying to keep fit - bit of a nightmare in the heat unless you can afford to go to an air conditioned gym! Saying that Ive tried out hot yoga (yoga in an Hot room funnily enough) that nearly killed me may I add, Im getting out and about and walking loads, throwing in the occasional run now and again.
Actually if you want to know the truth I brought a cheep fitness DVD which comes out now and again - when no one else is around...... Id feel a bit of a plonker doing it in front of any one, like a dizzy baby elephant trying to be graceful!
The Story bridge ....more like the story of my life bridge !!

OH I do miss every one so much some days I find it really hard and just want to jump on a plane and come home just for cuddles...... Ive realise since Ive been away just how much a good hug actually means to me and didnt realise I needed them so much ?!
the thing is I do actually want to see so much more of Australia and the world so I'm just going to have to put up and shut up and realise that you just cant have it all, well not all in one go.

Interviews today and tomorrow so going to get on, fingers crossed ! this is a creek where marty took us and yes they did jusmp off that rock!! I on the other hand chose a smaller one to jump off !!!!

29 th Oct 2008

Thank you every one for all the lovely messages and birthday cards that I recieved I loved each One.



All My Lovely Birthday Cards Thank you guys

My Aunty Joyce

Well How stressed was I in the morning ????

Though I must say I was very very anxious.
Mum and Dad took me to Gatwick we were supposed to leave at 12 mid day but yes you guessed it the half and hr rule that I come with kicked in and instead of the usual 30 Min's turned in to and hr and we didn't set off till 1.15 but hey we got there with plenty of time to spare and even got to eat at Joe's cafe good name don't cha think ?? not sure how I managed to eat I felt really sick if I'm going to be honest.The whole day seams like a bit of a dream now but it was a very emotional day and I must say very draining.Thank you Mum and Dad for every thing you did for me right up to the point where we had to part. which I now have to tell every one was very emotional and if you ever have to do it my advice is to say good bye in the car crying at the airport is not a good look :-)Right now on to the beginning of my adventure and this may turn more in to pointers as we may be here all day otherwise.....
The Flight - After leaving mum and Dad at the airport I felt very emotional so what do you do when you feel like that.... well of course you call your rock the person who is strongest for you no matter how they are feeling inside ....Nick or as you may get to know him throught this "Mr wally" Long story I may explain some time but not right now.
bless him he is really is there for me and so supportive of me going off and getting as much from this experiance as I can, Thank you nick xx
any way back to the matter in hand oh yes the airport well what do you expect I cried again .......what a div!!!
Finally boarding at 7:40ish pm I had a 7 hr flight too Dubai where I sat next to a really lovely lady whos name was Berrel she was also traveling on her own to Sydney to see her new grandaughter ahhhhhhhhw how cute "Thats Grandma dedication for you "!!
I dont know how I would have got though that flight and airport hoping with out You Berrel also you made the journey a delight I Thank You.

Nelsonwally Keep an eye out for him hes in most of the pics some where ?!

Me Mum and Dad out side my kitchen !!

Nelsonwally doesnt like me smoking and had a hissy fit and crushed my fags ....bad teddy !!!














This is no time to be playing cowboys Nelson we have a plane to catch .....

I dont know .....I turn my head for one min and hes after my dinner .....

Napping after all that food !!!!!!!!! not at all supprised !





TO BE CONTINUED ...........

Just had Lunch with me Ellaroo at the Fountain we had scampi and it was beautiful, Ella treated me and I feel very special to have such a Lovely friend. :-)

1 day to go

well I think I may just have come to grips with working this blog thing ........ but only just lol

I packed my bag last, not so sure I will be able to carry it though and yes I have put my hair straighteners in ha ha ha.

Im off to lunch with my dear friend Ella today, Im not sure but I think she wants to make sure I leave the country .....lol just kidding ! also I have to go and visit my auntie Joyce, post some items go to my dads work and print out some important boring stuff....etc etc zzzzzzzzz

Im just sitting on my bed with hair dye on so I must go right now and wash it off before my hair falls out ....which would be a good start !

And so it begins.....

Well what can I say I have my ticket and visa to Australia and I depart on the 29th of October "my birthday" ........and so the fun begins!!

Mind you I have got so much to do between now and then mainly selling most of my possession's which I can't take with me one of which being my car ....... sob sob!

Any takers ??????