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....