Melanie Houston

1. Where are you living now?
Frankston

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

3. Where do you see yourself in another 15 years time?
Making the most of whatever comes my way, traveling, learning and enjoying time with family and friends.

4. What's your best/worst memory of Year 12?
Best: Sharing the final year of school with great friends and having three free periods every Friday which inspired me to wag a lot to spend time with my boyfriend (now husband).

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

6. Did you attend the 10 year reunion in 2005, and if so what did you think?
No

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

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

Since having children I have more empathy and compassion for others.

9. What has been the best/worst thing you've done/had happen to you?
The Best: Travel: riding around islands in Thailand on a motorbike, trekking through remote villages, a surprise honeymoon to Paris & Italy, visiting Anchor Wat, snorkeling with sharks, attending a traditional wedding in Sri Lanka and para sailing in Vietnam.
The worst seeing the after affects of the Tsunami and seeing how many people in other countries live in poverty.

10. What big plans do you have for 2010?
Finish renovating the house and enjoy family life with my husband and children, Jacob & Sienna.

11. If you could do it all again, what would you change about the last 15 years?
Nothing, looking backwards is a great time waster.

12. What has been your biggest achievement so far?
The most rewarding has been having children, which I never thought I would do. It has changed and enriched my life significantly.

13. What is your personal philosophy?
Enjoy the moment.

14. Some other interesting information about yourself?

15. What would your last meal consist of?
A vegetarian buffet with lots of champagne.