After reviewing the rules and requirements again, I am reasonably certain that I am the perfect candidate for the job of Caretaker.

Articulate Check

Professional Check

Fun loving Check

Outdoorsy Check

Snorkeler Check

Fish watcher Check

Dugong dreamer Check

Candlewood Lake

August 2008

Photo by Lauren J. Walter

Foodie Check

Spa indulger Check

Blogger Check Check

Personable Check

Able to relate to all different folks Check Check Check

Fabulous Photos Check Check

Excited Check Check Checkmate!

So please Queensland, stop wasting your time with those 33,999 other applicants. The choice is clear!

For those of you who haven't yet checked out my video, please click here:

LJ's REEF VIDEO APPLICATION

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VIDEO APP

The more hits, the better!

Three More Reasons (Pictures Don't Lie)

Hanging Around
Moorea, 2003 Photo by Lauren J. Walter

Falling.
Tahiti, 2003 Photo by Lauren J. Walter

Sea House
Off coast of Bora Bora, 2003 Photo By Lauren J. Walter

As someone who loves traveling and taking photos, I would be a huge asset to Queensland. These photos are just a small sampling from my files. Imagine what I could do hanging around the Great Barrier Reef for six months...

And Another Reason

A Better Place To Be
Eilat 2006 photo by Lauren J. Walter

Technorati Profile

More More More Reasons!

Eilat 2006, photo by Lauren J. Walter



Still more reasons why Queensland should hire me as the Caretaker of the Great Barrier Reef!


1. I have experience using a pool skimmer.

2. My parents will finally have to visit Australia – no silly excuses!

3. I am reasonably proficient in both written and spoken English

4. My nephew and nieces will have a blast snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef

5. The economy will improve, as I will finally be able to rationalize the purchase of an underwater camera.


Feel free to add your own reasons!

Remember to keep checking back - I'm hoping that the link to my video will be available by Tuesday!!!

Five More Reasons!

Nantucket - photo by Lauren J. Walter, 2000

1. I love Snorkeling!

2. Exploring rocks - I love photographing new places!

3. I’m finally ready to try vegemite.

4. I won’t turn the Hamilton Island house into Real World Australia.

5. I usually remember to shut the lights when I leave for the day.

Keep checking back for more reasons why Queensland should hire me to be the caretaker of the Great Barrier Reef!

FIRST FIVE REASONS

In addition to the awesome video that I have submitted, here are more reasons why I should be hired to be The Caretaker of the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef (COIGBR).

1. I come up with cool acronyms like COIGBR.

2. I look good in flip flops.

3. I am a top notch blogger.

4. I’m not twenty-something.

5. I like shrimp grilled on the barbie.

Check back regularly for more reasons!