Things I will miss

The Valley Pool. Even if it is full of bobby pins. And the change room floor is covered with bobby pins. I'll even miss those bobby pins.

Friendly shopkeepers. The grocery store guy who noticed I'd not been in for a while and welcomed me back.

Strangers who actually stop to ask if you're ok while you're sitting by the river having a .... "moment".

My colleagues and the friends I've made. Those like-minded spirits who I respect, admire and care for.

The winter weather that's like a mild, endless summer that just pulls you outdoors.

This spacious apartment.

G Block at QUT.

Free pikelets at the election booth.

Baby water dragons running across the bike path.