Mii, Wii, and knee

Well, I cut my hair even more, and dyed it even more blond. Solid blond on the top even! Its fun, but not sure I'll keep it. I dont think it is quite as professional as I want to look, but then again, I need to do fun things with my hair whilst I am young!
I've been watching (very carefully) what I eat. I'm staying low on calories and saturated fats, as well as sodium and sugars. Its been a few weeks, and my pants still fit the same. I'm pretty anti-exercise, so that makes this process slow. I busted out my roommates wii fit, and realized that I had actually already lost 10 pounds. That is a nice reinforcement. I then exercised for an hour (well, it was more balance focused but I beat all my roommates records). I also hiked 4.6 miles of moderate difficulty on Sunday. It was fun, however, it was a bit icy on the way down so I fell a few times. Good news is that I actually was not very muscularly sore, just my knees hurt from the multiple falls. Vi thought the hike was no big deal and didnt even get sleepy at bed time. She is crazy!
I'll post some pics of the hike soon. It was really pretty, and really cold. Well, cold for Oregon.

Oh! I got a wild hair and went to a Survivor audition last week. That was not so fun, but an interesting experience. I wasted 5 hours of my life, but learned how seriously people take these tryouts. I was like, "What the heck?" and dont feel anything will come of it. Some people had monologues written out and already spoken with their bosses about possibly leaving work for 7 weeks.
The basic process is that you fill out a 10 page application (sheesh, I know) and give them a picture, and say what you want to say in 2 minutes or less. I told the camera that Survivor needed a female figure that knew a thing or two about outdoor survival. I know I have the basics down, and I am damn resourceful.
Let's pretend for a second I did get on the show. First goal, get to the jury. About half way through the 7 weeks, people who get voted off stay on location and decide who gets the million dollar prize. So let's pretend I get to the jury, and get voted off. Bummer...now I just have to wait one to three weeks in paradise. In a hotel, all expenses paid. Real bummer.
Ok, now let's pretend I get the grand prize, 1 million dollars. After taxes, I'm not looking at all that much. I'll pay off my home and do upgrades. I donate to some college education funds for the little Brittons and Yancey(s). I donate some to an ALS research foundation. Then...I buy a house in South America for all friends and family to use. Then I'm 1/3 of the way to my big goal in life...owning a home on every (habitable) continent. Lofty, yes.
That probably leaves me with some to save for retirement too. I guess.

New year...changed gal

Ahhh. The snow has stopped, but now all it is is rain rain rain. I really wanted to wash my car 2 weeks ago, but what is the point? With the snow melt and 2 weeks of rain, almost every river is at the flood stage. They have shut down all major highways between Portland and Seattle. At least there aren't any holidays....
I am grateful that everyone I know that owns a home does not live near a river!


Other news is that I have just realized that in about a month I will celebrate my 5 year mark in Oregon. Very crazy! I have worked at First Tech the entire time, but have moved four times. That will not be happening for awhile now!

Here is a picture of me 5 years ago!

I've shed lots of hair and gone from blond, to brunette, and back to blond. I've gone back to school and gotten a Master's Certificate. I've convinced my good friend Jen to move out here and now she's engaged. I've move through a few relationships and am very happy with my musical Toby. I've bought a home and ventured into home owner's association presidency. I've watched Judy and Harold become grandparents twice. I've missed my nieces and nephew greatly. I've had my family come visit me multiple times. I've grown up...just a little bit :)

Speaking of my home, I am about to welcome a new roommate. She is a cute gal from Croatia who can't wait to gain independence and move out of her parents home again. She has never lived with this many animals and she thinks she wants a dog.....hahahaha we can fix that! Her name is Dijana (di-yana) and I think it will be fun to have her around.

Looking forward, I don't have many plans. 2009 is still very new, and it will be interesting to see how our country changes. Now that I've started watching the news and following politics, I may be growing up more than I thought....