Happy 2007!

I've been in the US for over 2 weeks, but I'm headed back to Japan in 4 days. It's gone so fast! I've done a lot, but there are still a few things left on my list (see below). It's been a whirlwind trip with lots of relatives, lots of eating, lots of shopping, and did I mention lots of relatives! It's been great to see everyone, but I haven't gotten nearly the quality time in with everyone that I would have liked cause there are too many people to see in too little time. And did I mention lots of eating; the holidays are a constant feed! Everytime I turn around it's meal time again or someone is offering me a holiday sweet that I've just gotta try. I've probably gained a few pounds, especially considering I've done absolutely zero excercise except a day of snowboarding. Well, that salmon wild rice meal I've been waiting for is just about ready, so I'm going to go eat some more. I'll be posting pics and maybe a few stories when I get back to Japan. And hopefully be announcing a plan for "what's next?" in the coming weeks!

Things I WANT to do/Places I WANT to go when I'm back at "home"
(does not include EVERYTHING and is in no particular order )

UPDATED LIST 1/3/2007

Norm's kung pao chicken
NW Breakfast brunch 2-3x's (umm, so good!) egg tofu scramble
Unitarian Xmas Service christmas carols and the bell choir
Make Xmas Cinnamon Rolls/Fudge/Cookies with pecans and real carmel
Snowboard on Mt. Hood thanks for boarding with me!
Over-the-shoulder-boulder-holder shopping (desperate!!) multi-colored!
Costco so big, so much stuff
Eat Thai, Vietnamese, Mexican, Indian & Ethiopian Food done except Ethiopian food
Dairy Queen love the soft serve
Bagels & Coffee done
Brew Pubs--Movie & Good Beer wow, the beer is so good!!!
Rimsky's Raspberry Fool fabulous company and amazing dessert--sugar overload!
Peacock Lane on xmas eve!
Old neighborhoods old houses look the same
Chiropractor an amazing adjustment
watch a movie in the hot tub I think I like onsens better!
watch a movie in the big chair with mom YENTL and dairy queen!
take Max for a walk or 5 he can barely walk :(
Boot Camp Aerobics ha ha ha--no time!!
Fargo, ND (visit the fam--NOT THE PLACE) 20 relatives in 3 days!
meals at home (salmon & wild rice and AM eggs) it'll be ready in 5 minutes!

Grocery List:
Malt-o-meal/Cream of Wheat
Brown Cow Yogurt delicious
Morningstar Chick Patties
brown multigrain bread wonderful
avocados squash/zucchini fabulous
Odwalla juice green healthy juice!
Shredded frosted mini-wheats
Pepper Jack Cheese i love cheese!