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Finish the Sentence: Australia

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Down under what exactly? With summer in full swing, the beaches packed and the skies deep blue, Australians have every right to feel right on top. It’s my first English speaking country since leaving Canada ten months ago, and it was never going to be a problem meeting new mates. Along with family and old friends kindly opening their doors for me, here are the locals and travellers I broke bread with during my four weeks on the island continent.



Rodney
I am inspired by: Family
I regret: Not taking a business opportunity in 1984
Today I am grateful for: Having the opportunity to live in Australia with my family

Helen
I am inspired by: My grandchildren, they show me a whole new side to life
I regret: Not having being able to have more children
Today I am grateful for: Having my parents with me, having the most wonderful family, and reuniting with family I haven't seen in years

Darren
I am inspired by: My kids' minds
I regret: Not learning to play a musical instrument
Today I am grateful for: Family holidays


Robyn
I am inspired by: People who live life to the fullest, and take advantage of their opportunities
I regret: Not being more patient with my children
Today I am grateful for: My family, and my health

Ari
I am inspired by: Anyone who can maintain their integrity
I regret: Taking 15 years to marry my wife
Today I am grateful for: Everything

Nicky
I am inspired by: The animal kingdom
I regret: Not marrying my husband earlier
Today I am grateful for: My relationships, the sun, my puppies, everything!


Miriam
I am inspired by: Nature
I regret: Wasting energy on regret
Today I am grateful for: Having lived for 70 years, surrounded by family and friends

Solly
I am inspired by: My children's success, because I feel like I have a small part of it
I regret: Having to hurt my parents when I left South Africa to come to Australia
Today I am grateful for: Having a lovely wife, and hopes for my family and their future

Joanne (SA)
I am inspired by: You!
I regret: Not doing more dancing in my life
Today I am grateful for: Family


Sean
I am inspired by: Entrepreneurial spirit, and the perfect phrase at the perfect time
I regret: Not buying a convertable sooner
Today I am grateful for: Love, life, friendship and Bondi Beach

Stan
I am inspired by: Beautiful women
I regret: Not recognizing that I was getting older, and by getting older, I would be able to do less things
Today I am grateful for: My family, and the opportunity to be in a country with my family around me

Avril
I am inspired by: Good theatre
I regret: Having danced instead of studying law
Today I am grateful for: Sitting on a beach and watching the sunset


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