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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.



Jason
I am inspired by: An awesome looking woman
I regret: Not trying harder
Today I am grateful for: Being here right now

Fiona
I am inspired by: Great people
I regret: Not saying "fuck off"
Today I am grateful for: Being healthy

Ani
I am inspired by: My dreams
I regret: Not taking risks
Today I am grateful for: Being alive


Teri
I am inspired by: Nelson Mandela
I regret: Not taking more time off to travel South America
Today I am grateful for: Good weather for the tennis

Jamie
I am inspired by: Fascinating people
I regret: Not living overseas
Today I am grateful for: Quality of life

Lachlan (ENG)
I am inspired by: Successful people
I regret: That I stopped playing professional sport
Today I am grateful for: My [garbled notes, doh!]


Geoff
I am inspired by: Artists
I regret: Taking bad drugs for too long
Today I am grateful for: Not being really old

Gabriella
I am inspired by: The ordinariness of life
I regret: Not being friendlier
Today I am grateful for: Sarah, she made my working life a little easier

Andy
I am inspired by: Powerful people who drive to succeed and live life with no hangups
I regret: Using drugs and going to jail
Today I am grateful for: The life I've got


Mark
I am inspired by: Tits
I regret: Tits
Today I am grateful for: Tits

Vanessa
I am inspired by: The air I breathe, the music I listen to, the people I meet, and anyone who touches me
I regret: Not looking up at the sky often enough
Today I am grateful for: My family and friends

Sarah
I am inspired by: People who actually like what they do
I regret: Not continuing with my skiiing career
Today I am grateful for: Brie cheese


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