1204 Km From Canberra to Brisbane… & Driving

1204 Km From Canberra to Brisbane… & Driving

With the school holidays upon us and the Queensland boarders opened, we decided a road trip to see our family was on the cards. We had decided since moving to Australia every school holiday would see a trip to family in Brisbane. After all, that was one of the biggest reasons behind our move from [...]

Family Friday: A Weekend with Friends and Family

Family Friday: A Weekend with Friends and Family

"Looking forward to the weekend?" Ahmed asked. I actually was! Because I like to know about people and I like to talk, so making friends has always come naturally to me. On the other hand, Ahmed is awkward, especially when it's with someone he worked with; A dad of one of his pupils. So, imagine [...]

Family Friday: Our Daughter Left Us for A Boy

Family Friday: Our Daughter Left Us for A Boy

"Our daughter is the happy moments of our past, joyful moments of our present and the promise of our future!" Quote By: Some Fortune Cookie Somewhere AJOz: This has been an amazing 18 years and witnessing many of her firsts was special. I was there when she was born and had her first sneeze. I [...]

The New Year Work Out Plan

The  New Year Work Out Plan

The New Gym Squad What did you do for the to ring in the New Year? Did you make any resolutions? We are genuinely interested to know, so if you don't mind sharing, send us a comment. By now, the euphoria of the countdown has run out, the alcohol (for those who drink) has passed [...]

Our First Christmas Down Under – JallOz

Our First Christmas Down Under – JallOz

Following a question from our son, in June, we knew Christmas was going to be significantly different this year. As he played on his Nintendo Switch, he glanced over the screen and said, "Is it nearly Christmas, yet?"

What Does it Mean to Belong? Life is Not Always Black & White.

What Does it Mean to Belong? Life is Not Always Black & White.

Growing up mixed race, in London in the 90's, the word 'belonging' was one that was always present... Moving to Australia with my husband and children was no different! Some people have asked me how I feel about leaving my family and moving to the other side of the world. I have different feelings each [...]

First Time Flyer … Alone!

First Time Flyer … Alone!

Travelling alone for work…! So, what type of plane is this? So… go to the conference in Sydney they said… it will be useful they said… a great opportunity to learn and build your network, plus your team are presenting at the conference. Well, no one told me that I would have to fly on [...]

Canberra Living… Weekend Life Through Photos

Canberra Living… Weekend Life Through Photos

Just a winter weekend in Canberra! Photos by Mrs Jalloh ™️😉 Some advice before his next run on the track On one of our weekly weekend walks... https://videopress.com/v/YVMel3mb?preloadContent=metadata My mane girl... Peace, Love and Happiness IG:@justJallOZ Twitter: @justJallOZ

I will have One for Australia Please!

I will have One for Australia Please!

When we started our journey into the blogging world, we said we wanted our blog to be the 3Is. Interesting! Informative! And interactive. We have asked for your input on topics you want us to write about and, we must say, you haven’t disappointed! Many of you have asked us to do a “shopping list” [...]

Well, That Was An Expensive Surprise!

Well, That Was An Expensive Surprise!

Culture cuts... Not cutting the culture out... Cutting the Culture into (Australia) Well... It's the half term holidays coming up and we found ourselves asking "what should we do"? It was a pointless question as we both knew what we wanted to do. That was to go and see our family and get a little [...]