Claire is a Multimedia/IT student at Griffith Uni in her fourth and final year. We first met in "Programming Paradigms and Languages" in semester 2 of 2005.

Shortly after starting this course I joined the Mi-Pal team and started work on the Robocup 2006 project. Claire had been on the team for some time at this stage. We didnt really work together that much and only really saw each other a couple of times before the holidays started.

Once the summer holidays were apon us the lab moved to Logan (oh we all love Logan, dont deny it) and Claire and I began to work together more. A crucial factor in the early part of our friendship was the fact that the train station was a fair walk from the lab and I had a car.

We both agreed to do an IAP project with the lab (20CP of fun and paperwork) and soon began working together 2-3 days a week (1-2 once semester proper started). We certainly have our differences when it comes to working but on a social level we get along very well.

Then of course came Germany which brought the whole team closer together and we all became great mates and have socialised a fair bit since we returned.

Well thats how I met Claire now what is she like....

Ohh dear, do I really have to explain that one. Claire is very different... but she is great.

I have given Claire the nickname "the bestest" I am not sure how it started but it stuck. To be fair she is pretty damn good. She out programs most of the guys I know (I fear she might even give me a run for my money in several areas). She has very VERY strong opinions about stuff and sticks to her guns like no one else I know. You do not want to argue with Claire mainly because she is always right but also becuase she will never EVER give in.

Claire's most notable feature is her hair. I think it looks great and she only takes like 1 minute to brush it in the morning and then it looks great! sooo jealous of that.

Claire is a very smart girl and takes no crap from anyone. As a result I think Claire has a great future infront of her and she knows it.

Msg to Claire: One day you will make a great leader. I dont know what you will be leading but it will be something/someone. Never loose your drive and motivation. Never change your hair! Most importantly of all send that damn email!

Have fun.