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From Australia With Love

I would love to take a girl that I am smitten with to Australia and photograph all the beauty that surrounds us. Please Read to find out more!

To understand my dream assignment we have to go back two years ago to the Christmas of 2007.

It was only a few days before hand so the all the stores were at their peek of decor and spirit.

I was out shopping with a dear friend of mine when we decided to go to our local candy shop for some last minute gift ideas.

Little did I know at the time that this shopping experience was going to put a spin on my life I had never dreamed of.

I was standing towards the back of the store reading the greeting cards to myself and getting a good laugh out of some of them when I looked up and noticed this girl for the first time.

I was completely blown away by her appearance when I first saw her. Her hair covered half of her face and only added to her sense of mystery and beauty. She was wearing a standard burgundy smock that all the employees wore, but you could tell hers had been altered to fit her petite body.

From where I was standing you could see out into the December dusk through the large front windows of the store, but in the foreground she glowed. Her face and smile were so bright as she cashed out and wrapped up boxes of chocolates for other customers.

I wish that I would have had my camera with me that day, because it one of the most lovely things I had ever witnessed.

My jaw literally dropped as a silent "w o w" made its way past my lips.

I told myself at that moment, "this is the girl I want to kiss on New Years, and then every New Years after that too"

I was smitten.

So I asked around to a few of my friends if they knew anything about this mystery girl, and sure enough within a day or two I was talking to her via the computer.

Her personality was light and fun, and we would talk for hours on end.

I came to find out that she had a boyfriend at the time, so my new years plans for that year had to be rearranged.

But during those first six months while she was dating her boy, I really got to know her as just friend. Joking, laughing, sharing dreams. It was nice.

She has been an inspiration to me since.

The dream that really stuck out to me was how she wanted to go to Australia.

To go exploring...

Since then there have been sparks between her and I here and there, but something always gets in the way. (school, work, exs)

Thats why the freedom that Australia offers is so appealing.

Half way around the world, with nothing to worry about other than the beauty that would surround us.

When you add all these aspects together, I would imagine you will come up with some pretty amazing photographs.

NOTE:
In order to keep this a surprise, I cant tell any of my friends to come vote for me, thats why I need your vote.

Thanks for taking the time to read this.

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59 Comments

adamjames

Please Please Please Vote ;)

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adamjames

Thanks flegos!

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jennemede

Such a romantic! Good luck, Adam. Picced!

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adamjames

Thanks Jen! :)

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christeljoy73

Lovely idea. Good luck!

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adamjames

Thanks Christel! Good luck to you too!

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travelingtwo

Very sweet. Good luck!

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adamjames

Thanks Traveling! Good luck to you too!

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shaithis

Cool. Best of luck!

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adamjames

Thanks David! you too!

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childersbennie46

Good Luck Adam! Way to really woo someone!!

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dboyle

SMOOTH!!

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ashleyt

Awww!!! This is so sweet!!! So romantic!!!

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dextery

Good luck mate ;)

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esharp

"peek of decor" hah lots of misspellings but still a cute story. You got my vote.

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sylvia62

I agree with sharp, cute idea.

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adamjames

hah, I kinda wrote it out in a hurry, and my eye is giving me trouble (deep infection that came out of nowhere monday) just went to the doctors yesterday, and got some meds, so I should be alright. Sorry for the typo's/misspellings, but this really does mean a lot to me.

Thanks for voting!

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whitaker

Sorry to hear about your eye good luck with this.

-Ash

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EricaP

I heard about your Adam. Hope you feel better.

Good Luck!

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EricaP

*your eye

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adamjames

Thanks Erica, it's pretty gross looking right now, but it should be better soon.

Thanks for your vote, i'll ttyl.

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eparr

This is probably the most romantic one for Australia, thats why I picked it.

Good luck.

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NLK

I hope you win!

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thelmah

You got my vote good luck.

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rudolph46

found your picture on flickr, that girl is a cutie. good luck man.

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macbird

GOOD LUCK ADAM!!!!!

I VOTED FOR YOU!!!!!!

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the_bruce

stunning girl...

i bet she'll be happy if you win

good luck

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annierocks

This is really sweet. Good story.

Good luck

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jhunt

she sure is pretty

good luck

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thurst

Sounds like she really touched your heart

good luck man

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quintana

saw her picture on flickr and just had to vote!

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missdawn

Its always nice to find someone who can make you feel like this :)

good luck, hope the two of you have fun.

I voted for you.

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rose_michel

Awwww! If only ever guy was as sweet as you Adam!

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beedee

good luck

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jessemarshall

this is cute

i voted

good luck!

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tgrif

this one is simple and sweet and gets my vote.

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dune

GOOD LUCK ADAM!

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kimi

~i voted~

good luck

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witty

saw your picture on flickr, good luck.

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birdlady

good luck adam, say hi to your mom for me.

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stirfry

this is soooo romantic! I want to see what develops between you two, good luck!

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aamontoya

This has to be the sweetest one on here! You must really like her :)

Good luck!

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sarapants

cute adam. goodluck.

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deborah_jean

good luck adam!!!!

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greyface

good luck, such a pretty girl, i hope you guys win, thanks for letting me know

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ilikecoffee

great idea.

picked.

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meanchristine

good luck

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JessicaLark

good luck love a hopeless romantic

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sanfordds

are you kidding? seriously, $50,000.00 to take a girl you "have sparks with" on vacation? With so many truly selfless proposals focused on raising awareness of important issues and geared toward helping others THIS one is popular enough to make the top 20???!!!

I weep for our nation.

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afinger

How has no one said "Creeeeepy" yet?

What if she says no if you win?

Don't worry, I still voted for you. From that pic it appears as though she's banging hot and I'm hoping you get some killer pictures of that beauty!

Good luck sir!

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adamjames

to Sanfordds; there are a lot of great ideas on here, ones that do shape the world in great ways, mine is just... i guess more personal. I'm sorry that it offends you. Good luck with your dream tho.

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adamjames

to afinger; i guess it is a bit extreme, but hopefully in a good way, hah creepy? jeeze? hah. her and i friends, so i don't know... just wanted to make a friend happy. Thanks for your vote tho, i really appreciate it.

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blimeylimeyo

this sounds really unique and diff, adamjames! gl, i pic'd you! =D

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alennonesq

Love is a many splendoured thing!

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adamjames

Thanks Blimey!

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jenmay

nice. there is also beauty in helping others. i want to help others by bringing awareness and unity for non-profits worldwide: http://www.nameyourdreamassignment.com/the-ideas/jenmay/unity-through-community/

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lyons

good one

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psiloveu

That feeling that someone gives you where the world stops is probably one of the best things in the world. good luck with this dream, I really hope you win.

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LaBargex2

Such a romantic idea! I hope you get the girl. :)

If you get a chance, please check out my idea. I want to travel Rt. 66 documenting the musical culture of the communities along the way. The project benefits music education. I'd love your support!

Thanks and good luck!

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