Dedication

I wanted to send a note out to all of my Aussie friends (Orion Party Possy) to let them know they mean the world to me! Each and every one of them. I have been so blessed this entire trip to meet such great friends. I will always stay in touch with these people and am excited to plan the reunion for next summer- Canada baby!!

Now, on to the dedications...

Texas and Thade

I am so glad we became such close friends over the semester! We have so many great memories and funny moments, nights where I laughed & laughed! You both are truly great guys and awesome people to travel with (especially when I'm navigating with the map). Sydney and Melbourne would not have been the same if I hadn't gone with you both. Ice bar, Opera House, iMax, clubbin' and trying to get into the hotel room after Alex left us, never going to forget that! Hands down, you both are some of my favorite people in the world! Thank you so so much for being the greatest friends, we are definitely seeing each other soon.

Ashton and Jess

Wow, we've had some awesome girls nights! I loved being able to go out for a great dinner and spend the night dancing away at The Standard or going to Mary's! Thanks for being the best girlfriends I had down here! I will never forget all of our SATC moments and being supportive when we had are up's and down's. Ashton, our trip to Byron Bay to learn how to surf was so much fun, I'm glad we made that trip together! Jess, I'm making a trip to the Bahamas!

Betty

My partner in crime! We planned a great going away party! Thanks for being one of the sweetest girls I know. I had so much fun getting to know you, learning how to cook Chinese food, and helping me out when I was stressed! I am going to miss you so much, hope to make a trip to Beijing and explore China with you! Love to you.

The guys

Basically, you all made living in Aussie the best experience for me! I will always remember our classic moments, living it up at Orion and spending countless nights in Lismore being completely idiotic and hilarious at the same time.

Mike- My roomie!! You and I started this whole experience together first and I am SO glad we lived together this semester. You kept me sane while Anne & Tim drove us up the wall. Can't wait to see you in Manhattan and relive our glory days from Lismore.

Danny and Alex- my awesome Canadian cuties! You both are so much fun to just hang out with and then spend the rest of the night going out to party. Danny, you will forever be my Starbucks buddy- thanks for being my tour guide in the Gold Coast. Just say "when" and I'll start the event planning for Toronto '10! Alex, I just love all the accents you can do- Russian, British, Irish. You could use that as a pick up line? Haha, thanks for showing us around Sydney but no thanks to leaving us! Makes for a good story that I had to pretend to be your girlfriend though. Glad we got to live it up one last time in Cairns!

Ford and Schmerles- you both are unique in your own way and that is why you guys make the group! If it wasn't for you, who would we tease? Just kidding, I enjoyed getting to know you both and having a great time in Aussie!

Uncle Bradley and Uncle Huey

My Aussie boys! Thanks for looking after me when it was necessary and just being there when I needed to talk. I had a lot of fun getting to know you, it really depresses me though because we have only scratched the surface of who we really are. Guess we'll find out more when I see you next. Hugh, you always keep things interesting especially since you are the keeper of secrets! Brad, I really owe you for the week I spent at your house! It was much needed especially so I could get away from Lismore. Thank you for listening when I needed to get some thoughts out, you truly are a great person! Love to you both.

There are so many people I haven't gotten to so I'll leave this with some pictures of my Aussie friends that have given me the best experience possible. Liz and Lisa, you girls are so much fun! I felt that we could relate because we were so new to Lismore and being from the US helped me know that other girls were going through the same thing! Katie and Allira, my Aussie girls! Both of you are hilarious and always in high spirits. I love the energy you give the group. Keep in touch with video chat hehe. Keegan, wish I could've spent more time with you down under but I hope to make it up to St. Cloud with the girls- road trip! Aymi and Cotti, hands down the best roomies EVER! We had some awesome nights, goon girls and goss- never a dull moment! Can't wait to meet in Aussie again and go to Newcastle!

Thanks to ALL of you for making this trip so special for me. I loved living Aussie life with you all, can't wait to see you again, no worries!