The beginning

[lauweir]

Hello everyone,

I am an Irish South African, currently traveling Australia and just trying to find my way. I have just completed my honours in Geography and Environmental studies. My career focus is to be involved in ecological restoration projects, however my passions are quite diverse. 🍃
I have a passion for people and the role they can play in successful community development. 👨🏻‍🏫
I have a passion for nature and conservation. Linked to this is also my love of landscape photography 📸

Another passion is psychology and mental health. I feel that it is essential as an individual to have control over your emotions and happiness- the mind is a powerful tool. 🧘🏼‍♂️🧘🏽‍♀️
I find myself day dreaming about travel and different cuisines. My passion lies in tourism- a countries ability to ignite curiosity in foreigners by portraying things which may seem quite mediocre to locals. What I love is a country that has a strong domestic tourism industry as well! 🗺

I could go on for days 😂 but this is just a short introduction of myself. I look forward to sharing my journey in Australia as well as old and new passions that may emerge along the way🌻

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Thank you so much cheneats! I really appreciate that 🌻 really looking forward to it!

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