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About Me


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You have been marked on my profile map!i seem to have caught the travel bug. i have spent a good chunk of time in my post college years travelling. a few of my favorites are new zealand, australia, turkey, philippines, switzerland, belguim, greece, and hungary. i'm currently planning my next adventure to western australia and southeast asia beginning mid 2008.
i love being active and outdoors and have trifled in scuba diving, rock climbing, mountain biking, skim boarding, and backpacking to name a few. i also love irony, laughing (til my stomach hurts and tears are running!), being right, in-n-out, sleeping (especially during morning rain), being lazy when i have nothing better to do, leaving the gym after working out, singing in the car, driving without traffic, exiting planes to a new adventure, geocaching, photography, good surprises, thunderstorms, the ocean, stargazing, sudoku, the smell of laundry fresh out of the dryer, playing cards and board games with friends and family, and thai, indian, and mexican food.
i dislike (hate is such a strong word) APATHY, george dubya, boy-dramatized girls, flakiness, repeating myself, contradictions and being told what to do, especially if i already know i have to do it. ...which is a serious weakness because i'm usually ok with doing most things until i'm told to do them (is there a word for that? maybe hardheaded...if not, i'm that too.)
i take life seriously which is why i try my best to find fun in everything i do. life’s too short to live any other way. my mom once told me i think everything is funny. that's not entirely true, but i do think laughter is a good cure for almost anything. i believe you get what you give...i guess some people would call that karma... i do believe actions determine fate and once in awhile, fate may determine actions. does that make sense?

My Interests

my passions are hiking, skiing, guitar, music, reading, travel, scuba diving, chilling at the river/lake with good friends, making snowpeople, ecology, environmental issues, living, life, squished pennies, and cheese!

I'd like to meet:

the edge of the universe with a sixth sense and an open mind

Music:

...keeps my heartbeat in rhythm. current and all time favorites include but are not limited to tegan & sara, northern state, john butler trio, imogen heap, ozomatli, ani difranco, sigur ros, duran duran, veruca salt, salmonella dub, depeche mode, powderfinger, kaki king, the sounds, chris walla, ben harper, minipop, bic runga, brooke fraser, chili peppers, green day, lily allen, the avett brothers, cake, jack johnson, dixie chicks, dmb, tom petty, steve miller band, chicago, james taylor, muse, 311, the killers, the police, billy talent, breaking benjamin, live, sublime, acdc, offspring, pearl jam...

Movies:

most of your typical feel good movies...not a fan of unnecessary gore. top 3 are amelie, contact, and the matrix (in that order). other favorites include there's something about mary, erin brokovich, v for vendetta, treasure hunt, revenge of the nerds, mannequin, ten things i hate about you, notting hill, billy madison, keeping the faith, and brokedown palace.

Television:

i love lucy!!! globe trekker, grey's anatomy, private practice, samantha who and men in trees...if i make the time.

Books:

i'm more of a non-fiction fan, but i do enjoy the occasional fiction novel.
FAVORITES: "ishmael" - daniel quinn, "whale rider" - witi ihimaera, "last chance to see" - douglas adams
other authors i enjoy reading are dan brown, jk rowling, cs lewis, silvia a. earle, david sedaris, and bill bryson. i'm always flipping through lonely planet guide books.

Heroes:

those who take an active role in making the world a better place

My Blog

random facts

Once you have been tagged you have to write a blog with 10 weird, random things, facts, habits or goals about yourself.  At the end choose 10 people to be tagged.  Listing their names and wh...
Posted by Brianne·._.·'¯'·.><((((º> on Tue, 18 Mar 2008 09:12:00 PST

i am NOT an accident!

i went out to dinner with my parents tonight.  the following conversation took place on our way home:me: dad, put your seat belt on.dad: we're not even out of the parking lot yet!me: accidents ca...
Posted by Brianne·._.·'¯'·.><((((º> on Tue, 26 Feb 2008 08:47:00 PST

a contemplative winter morning

I had an early commitment in the bay area this morning that had me up before the sun.  Of course, I was running late.  Typical, but I'm getting better.  I sat in the dark of the Durango...
Posted by Brianne·._.·'¯'·.><((((º> on Thu, 17 Jan 2008 10:13:00 PST

Summiting Shasta (7/13-15/07)

I'm finally getting around to posting my adventure to the summit of Mt. Shasta. I held off for awhile in hopes that I would upload videos I took along the way, but that may never happen. If you make...
Posted by Brianne·._.·'¯'·.><((((º> on Sat, 22 Sep 2007 02:42:00 PST

see brianne run

have you ever been completely content with something, yet felt the need to find something new or better? i fight with hating and loving this part of me.  it is human nature to strive, and where w...
Posted by Brianne·._.·'¯'·.><((((º> on Tue, 15 May 2007 11:26:00 PST

March 12-25

Most of you knew I was going on a two week road trip with a mate visiting from Oz, but even I didn't know where we'd be going.  It was sort of planned, but mostly a 'fly by the seat of our pants'...
Posted by Brianne·._.·'¯'·.><((((º> on Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:13:00 PST

old slideshows

slideshows from previous fun and travels...Feb. 16-19: Yosemite: | View Show | Create Your OwnOctober 28: Birthday Bowling Fun! Create Your Own!New Zealand 2003-04:St...
Posted by Brianne·._.·'¯'·.><((((º> on Sat, 23 Sep 2006 11:09:00 PST

the newest addition...

you thought it was a puppy, didn't you? don't lie! it is a 2007 toyota prius. i got it on sunday, 11/26. after a lot of thought and research, i decided it was time for a new car. most of you know i ...
Posted by Brianne·._.·'¯'·.><((((º> on Fri, 01 Dec 2006 11:12:00 PST

November 5, 2006

    It's only been 28 hours.  God, I miss him.  I smile for a minute and then remember he's gone and can't help but cry...again.  Almost everything I see, feel, hear, thi...
Posted by Brianne·._.·'¯'·.><((((º> on Tue, 07 Nov 2006 08:14:00 PST

ahhh. autumn.

I am a little bummed to see summer over. It went by far too fast. While in Europe, I looked forward to a summer full of outdoor endeavors and despite being completely motivated with those ideas, few...
Posted by Brianne·._.·'¯'·.><((((º> on Wed, 11 Oct 2006 06:40:00 PST