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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.



Gary
I am inspired by: Nature
I regret: Being too responsible
Today I am grateful for: Blue skies

Steve
I am inspired by: Every single man, woman and child I've met in the last 25 years
I regret: That I have to answer more than one question
Today I am grateful for: Seeing so many healthy people

Marcia (HOL)
I am inspired by: Being in Australia
I regret: Some people sitting right here
Today I am grateful for: Being on Bondi Beach


Brian
I am inspired by: My daughter
I regret: Not keeping up my training
Today I am grateful for: My wife not giving birth, she's due any minute!

Joanne
I am inspired by: People who do the job right
I regret: Not taking my daughter's dummy away at six months old
Today I am grateful for: My beautiful family, my gorgeous three-year old, and the fact that her school doesn't close over the holidays!

Kirstie (ENG)
I am inspired by: Sydney
I regret: Not leaving my ex-boyfriend earlier
Today I am grateful for: My life so far


Lance
I am inspired by: Natural beauty
I regret: Not being in my body consistently
Today I am grateful for: The love I have around me

Maxine
I am inspired by: The sun
I regret: Losing myself
Today I am grateful for: Myself

Lucy
I am inspired by: Humanity's selflessness
I regret: Taking life too seriously
Today I am grateful for: Being interviewed in my kitchen my a random guy


Elizabeth
I am inspired by: Women who follow their dreams
I regret: Not going to the pyrotechnic lecture at university
Today I am grateful for: Being able to SMS friends and family on New Years Eve

Dave
I am inspired by: Art
I regret: Winding up in I.T
Today I am grateful for: Mt thoughts

Chris
I am inspired by: The beauty of youth
I regret: Not acting on impulses
Today I am grateful for: Liberation and alcohol


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