Pictures from the past: aged 52


This was from 2013 (17 July), my graduation from Queensland University of Technology with Graduate Certificate in Education (TESOL). Brisbane, Australia.

Pictures from the past: aged 45


This was from 2006, with actress Pia Miranda and the other winners of the Vodafone "World of Difference" scholarships. Vodafone chose 4 people from 500 applicants and paid their salaries for a year to work for their chosen charity. Mine was Big Issue magazine, helping the homeless. Sydney, Australia.

Pictures from the past: aged 49


This was from 2010 in Little Tibet, Chengdu, China. I was working in China as a journalist and corporate trainer at the time. The man pictured with me is a Tulku Lama, the third highest level of Lama after the Dalai and Panchen Lamas, and can reportedly choose their own reincarnation. However, reincarnation is banned … Continue reading Pictures from the past: aged 49

Pictures from the past: aged 42


This was from 2003, as a university lecturer in Huai'an, China

Pictures from the past: aged 46 (with karaoke video)


This was from 2007, singing karaoke in Waikiki, Honolulu, United States (see video below). https://videopress.com/v/xamAyWK3?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true

Pictures from the past: aged 57


This was from 2018 in Brisbane, Australia. At the pub while my wife was on holidays in Iran.

Pictures from the past: aged 7


This was from 1968, as a tap dancer in a stage musical in Goulburn, Australia.

Pictures from the past: aged 5


This was from 1966, on my first day of school at North Goulburn Primary.

Pictures from the past: aged 26


This was form 1987, at my graduation ceremony as a prison officer at Goulburn Gaol, Australia. I graduated top of my class.

Pictures from the past: aged 15


This is from 1976, when I was a Year 10 student at Heathcote High School in Sydney, Australia.