“One day I would love to live here”, Janelle remembers telling her family as a youngster when they spent Easter holidays in Lorne. Her dream came true five years ago when she moved here permanently.
Janelle was born and educated in Melbourne. Despite her English teacher’s urging to pursue an obvious writing talent, she chose to travel. After six months in New Zealand, she returned to Melbourne and found work in a pharmacy. Soon after, she met her partner, had three children and established their own business. When that didn’t quite go as planned Janelle left and relocated to Lorne where her wider family was already living.
She has worked in hospitality since she arrived in Lorne. Most will know her lovely friendly face helping out at The Aquatic Club and the Lorne Hotel. During our once a year wager over Cup week she rescued us from the anxiety and frustration we were experiencing with the ‘new to us’ betting ATMs. She did it with charm and the patience of Job.
Janelle still loves to write. She has composed lots of poetry and knows that when she has the time the book bubbling inside her will one day be put on paper. She reads widely.
She and her two boys are very happy living here. “Lorne is one big happy family in a perfect location”.
