This story is one that was another lesson for me.... and while I try to forget, I haven't.
What lesson? When words and actions are not congruent, the actions speak the truth. I should not mistrust my instincts.
I had fun with Australian, no doubt. But I was also used, and put myself at some financial risk based on his "word." We are no longer in contact, and I am debating reporting him to the authorities. I haven't yet, because I am not sure of my motive. If it's vengeful, then I can't do it. If it's because of a sense of civic duty, then I should. Still debating.
Regardless of what I decide, he turned out to be a liar and a cheat to me, putting a pretty facade of "I care about an international crisis" on top of that.
