This past week I received some of the most thrilling news EVER!!
I’m sure the kids thought I was crazy when I ran up the stairs in my housecoat screaming, after reading my morning emails.
After a some encouragement from a friend, I entered the Great Barrier Reef Queensland Blogger Correspondent contest hosted by Problogger and Tourism Queensland. The chance to win an all expense paid trip to Queensland, Australia sounded amazing and I thought, why not give it a try?
I spent the next week, after sending off my submission form thinking, “What if I…nah. I’m not going to win. But what if I did?? Oh stop. It’s not gonna happen.”
I’m still sitting here in disbelief as I type this, to have gotten an email from Darren Rowse of Problogger telling me I was selected as one of the 10 bloggers to make this incredible trip to beautiful Queensland, Australia!! Oh my gosh. I still can’t believe it!!
I’m so excited to visit this gorgeous part of the world! To take lots of photos, to rub shoulders with some amazing bloggers and to share this experience with all of you! Thank you so much to Darren and to Tourism Queensland for this amazing opportunity!
I’ll be sharing all about my journey to Queensland via facebook, twitter and my blog so stay tuned for lots of photos and fun stuff come June!!
Eeeeeek! It’s ok for me to squeal, right!!?
🙂
Rebecca Doyle Photography says
As a girl from the fair land ‘Down Under’ I can tell you that you are going to have the most A-M-A-Z-I-N-G time!!!! 🙂
di basnett says
OMG….That is so exciting Rebecca. And yes, you have every reason to squeal. It’s a beautiful part of the world. Can’t wait to read your posts.
Naomi Ellis says
Woo hoo! You are coming to my Aussie state – Queensland. You will love it! Congratulations lovely xx
Norfolk Island Weddings says
I am a Queenslander, and love to share our home with anyone else who wants to come over.
I look forward to seeing and hearing about your experiences through your eyes. ENJOY!
Freja says
You are going to LOVE it here in Australia!! (did you know you had all us Aussie readers?!)
The Bonjour Four says
Awesome!!!! Congrats!!
Amanda says
Oh how wonderful, congratulations!
Jess says
Congrats!! That’s awesome! I love Queensland! Now I’m really jealous…can’t wait to go back there myself! 🙂
TLN says
Totally ok to squeal. Have fun – I look forward to reading/seeing all about it.
Amy says
Another Aussie here … I could squeal right back at you! You will love it here Rebecca!
Carrie says
Congrats you will love it. From another proud Aussie.
colleen says
Congratulations from another Aussie reader. You’ll love it.
love your style and blog even though I don’t comment much!
Kimberly says
WOW how exciting!!
Claire Chadwick @ Scissors Paper Rock says
I live in Queensland, Aus…it’s a beautiful part of the world. Congrats on winning a spot with the 10 bloggers….AH-MAZING!!!! x
TidyMom says
Oh Rebecca that is AWESOME!!! Congrats I’m sooooo excited for you! I can’t wait to see the pictures you take there!!
Janet says
I can’t think of a better blogger/photographer to go! Can’t wait to see your adventures and live vicariously.
marciewrites says
Congratulations! You’ll have a blast.
Shaz says
Congrats. You will love it here in Queensland. Can’t wait to see our fair state through your eyes.
Terisa says
That is the most amazing news! Sounds like an awesome opportunity! So happy for you!
Lianna says
That’s amazing!!!!!!! Sometimes there’s that little “gut feeling” that maybe, just maybe, it could happen! Glad it worked for you. Have a GREAT time!!!!
Brandi says
Congratulations! What an awesome experience!
Kelly Griglione says
You so deserve it, I can’t wait to see your incredible photos!!! A HUGE congratulations! How exciting : )
Kirsten Thompson says
Sooo incredibly happy for you! Couldn’t have happened to anyone better or more deserving. What a phenomenal opportunity!!! Congrats!
Betty says
Congratulations Rebecca, what a wonderful thing for you after the work you put in. You’ll love Australia and hope you have the most wonderful time. Another Aussie here also x.
AnnaCo. says
Congratulations Rebecca! You deserve it dear. 🙂
Blessings,
Anna
Priscila says
Congratulations! That is so exciting! You will love it! It’s beautiful!!!
~Kristina says
Congratulations! How awesome for you.
Jessie says
Congrats!!!!! I can’t wait to hear about it!
Tyrel says
Congrats! You deserve it, your blog is inspiring and always helpful! Thank you for all you do on your blog!
Kim says
congrats!!! What an amazing experience!! You absolutely deserve it!!
Laurie McConnell says
Congratulations, Rebecca. I also entered – and I can see you will make an excellent Canuck to represent our country Down Under. I am SO happy for you, that must have been quite the moment when you found out!
I will be watching your social media feeds and learning some great new photography skills too. Getting to spend time with Darren wearing his other hat of the photography guy is a definite double-bonus for you.
I’m sure I can learn from you about engagement and building a fan base, so off to review your site in entirety now (first gift of being selected!)
Gina @ Gigi Marie Photography says
What an incredible experience that will be. Can’t wait to hear all about it as things happen for you!! Congrats Rebecca!!!!!
Claire says
I have a deal for you: You can come here in France ( a beautiful rainy place…) and i’ll go for you in Australia…. No?
Congrats! You deserve it, love your blog!
Destination Infinity says
Congratulations. I applied, but maybe since I don’t have a FB page, they didn’t select me! LOL 🙂 Have a lot of fun, and waiting to read your updates.
Destination Infinity
Vi says
Congratulations Rebecca!
Diane says
Sooooooo happy for you Rebecca:) You share soooooooo much with all of us and you TOTALLY deserve this!
Congratulations!!!
Have a wonderful weekend!
God Bless,
Diane
Debra Kapellakis says
You go girl! WOW! CONGRATULATIONS!
Bonnie Way says
Squeal away! I sure would. 🙂 I entered this contest too, though I didn’t expect to win, so I’m super excited for you.
Life with Kaishon says
OH MY GOSH! That is too incredible for words! Australia! I love it! Way to go!
ChYmEc!nDy** says
So exciting… congrats dear!
Nancy says
Congratulations! This is big!
Liz says
I love it that a Canadian was top of the list. I live in Vancouver and spend several months of our winter in Queensland’s summer. You will have the best time of your life.
libbywilko says
Congratulations ! I’m sure you will have an amazing time here in Queensland, Australia ! Love your blog and you surely do deserve the win ! Have an amazing trip.
Brenda says
Congratulations. I love your blog and am thrilled that you have received that recognition (and an exciting trip). So glad that your friend encouraged you to apply to the contest. Looking forward to seeing your blog posts about it.
Keshet says
Absolutely! Congratulations and can’t wait to read all about your trip!
sharon says
oh wow, just catching up on blog posts and have seen this…CONGRATULATIONS! you are coming to my neck of the woods! (well I live out in west Qld, but its sure a whole lot closer than Canada!) where do you visit? and when do you come over?!
lisacng says
Congrats and have fun!
Angie Lucas says
SOOOOOoooo excited for you, Rebecca! That is AWESOME!