Anita Karnakowski

1. Where are you living now?

In Lakeside, Vic

2. Who do you still keep in touch with from our year?

Amanda, Rachel, Stephan

3. Where do you see yourself in another 15 years time?

Still Teaching - maybe move up to my house in Painsville and teach up there by the lakes or build in Drouin with Trev.

4. What's your best/worst memory of Year 12?

Hated the exams! Loved getting my P plates and driving out the gates! A memory was Mr Closter going out with a former student! Ssshhh... that was a secret!! Now he is married to her!

5. What have you still not learnt to do since Year 12?

i thought i learned everything? He he! Probaably something to do with English - i hated English! Funny thing is, i still can't spell properly and i have to teach it! LMAO! Poor kiddies!!!

6. Did you attend the 10 year reunion in 2005, and if so what did you think?

Yes, sure did - i thought it was great and good location too! Everyone had changed so much, some more visually than others!! All those pregnant woman! :-)

7. Are you interested in a 20 year reunion in 2015?

Why not! I'm guessing it would probably be a difficult one to organise as people move once again but definately worth a try. I'm in!!

8. What has changed about you in the last 15 years?

Some close family members passed away, this has been a difficult time but it has somewhat made me stronger and wiser in everything i face. I have a loving partner, a property by the lakes, a teaching job in a private school, i have been overseas and conquered Europe - even paragliding in Austria and skiing in Switzerland! I've just come back from a month trip around New Zealand. Looking at heading overseas again soon!

9. What has been the best/worst thing you've done/had happen to you?

Being airlifted by helicopter from a white water rafting weekend, i was wrapped up in foil and taken to hospital. I almost drowned - i got trapped under water with my leg jammed in between two rocks. All considering, I was fine and the experience was a WOW factor! 15 minutes from Mt Orbost to city hospital - those helicopters fly!!!

10. What big plans do you have for 2010?

Buying more property, spending time with Trev and still working hard, skiing in New Zealand.

11. If you could do it all again, what would you change about the last 15 years?

I think i would have saved harder.

12. What has been your biggest achievement so far?

Getting a double degree in Education and Enviro Science.

13. What is your personal philosophy?

Always pay yourself first and then do what you have to do to get through in life!

14. Some other interesting information about yourself?

Living with family has been the best thing ever! My family is awesome!

15. What would your last meal consist of?

I just cooked the most amazing butterfly rosemary lamb, potato salad and cheese garlic bread! Delicious!!!!