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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.



Paul
I am inspired by: John Lennon
I regret: Breaking my leg
Today I am grateful for: Life

Kate
I am inspired by: People who can go to work on a hangover
I regret: Going out on a lash the day before my father died
Today I am grateful for: Knowing Paul and Samantha

Greg
I am inspired by: People who follow their passion
I regret: Getting too stuck in the here and now
Today I am grateful for: Having two wonderful, healthy kids


Sarah
I am inspired by: Men in pink shirts
I regret: Wearing these shoes because my feet hurt
Today I am grateful for: My friends

Hayley
I am inspired by: The people you meet on the streets and on buses
I regret: Saying "I hate you"
Today I am grateful for: Being with my friends

Courtney
I am inspired by: Girls with meat on them walking down the streets
I regret: Not communicating
Today I am grateful for: The technology of aeroplanes


Rebecca
I am inspired by: My mom, who's been so strong after everything she's been through
I regret: Not studying harder in year 12
Today I am grateful for: My dad taking me to the airport

Richie
I am inspired by: Dr Bob Brown, entrepeneurs and humanitarians
I regret: The things I've wished to start but haven't started
Today I am grateful for: My beautiful princess from Denmark, health, family and happiness

Adam
I am inspired by: Love
I regret: Having regrets
Today I am grateful for: Life


Juppy
I am inspired by: People who get through hard times
I regret: Wasting beautiful summer days
Today I am grateful for: Having such a cool day on a summer day

Jonathan
I am inspired by: People giving it a go
I regret: Not taking chances
Today I am grateful for: Being able to do what I want

Louisa
I am inspired by: Beautiful scenery
I regret: Working in an office 90% of the time
Today I am grateful for: Living in Australia


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