What is "home"?

Now that I am back to the land of > 12% unemployment and people speak Spanish instead of Vietnamese, the question to be is: what is 'home' for me?

Uprooting myself twice in one year, living through a divorce from a company of 8 years service and being unemployed and 'homeless' is quite a journey for one year's time. 2009 was incredible for changes; "new responsponsibility for our era" as Obama claims in his inaugaural speech. Lessons learned: will never be hasty to make decisions in business even though it sounds "cool" career-wise or a cool location. I already miss Melbourne!!

BTW, here is a photo of my goal being in Australia. Had to hold a koala and finally did it! They are the sweetest things until they scratch you with their marsupial claws. (Cohunu Koala Park, Perth)

Can't forget the other cuddly animal in Australia - this one was expecting a snack from me (Caversham Wildlife Park, Perth).






The place that has won my eye on the most beautiful is Tasmania. Colourful botanical gardens, historical location of the penal system for convicts from UK, and cool coastal formations.
(Japanese gardens)

(remains of the hospital in Port Arthur for convicts)



coastal formation between Tasman arch and Devil's Kitchen - other side of Pirates cove Penance, Tasmania)

Here is a photo of my best buddies in Melbourne - miss them dearly! John, Steve and Darrin.

On to a new chapter in life....