Stories about loved ones, chosen family, friendships that influenced my values or direction.
This one time when I supported a Make-A-Wish fundraiser
paul was out of his comfort zone but pushed on to support a good cause in Winter 2000
This one time I helped a friend to take the next step
paul had an exceptional friend who he helped to explore a career in teaching in the mid 1990s
This one time when I failed at maths but found inspiration
Level 3 Maths was a stretch for paul. But without taking a step backwards he may never have met two special people.
This one time when I passed my driving test but failed a former friend
paul learned the lesson of 'he who hesitates is lost' in the Spring of 1991
This one time I didn’t mind being called names
paul’s confidence grew as a result of some unexpected friendships
This one time Pop whittled me a cricket bat fit for Thor
paul's paternal grandfather was a man of few words, but his actions spoke loudly
This one time when I won the Presidency of Tasmanian Young Labor
paul won the ballot through dumb luck and beat a future Premier in the process
This one time I narrowly escaped a physical assault… my mate wasn’t so lucky
paul was affected by the assault of his friend and the legal aftermath
This one time when I hustled my way into my first part time job
paul started paid part-work at 14 years old receiving less then $5.00 an hour
This one time, on Maths-Science Camp, there was panic at the disco
paul attended a special extension camp, but it didn't end well
