New 'Survivor' Castaways: A Closer Look at Misty Giles

It's time for a 'Closer Look at...' new 'Survivor' castaway Misty Giles. She's listed as a 24 year old engineer living in Dallas, TX. So far I'm more impressed with the older castaways, but let's see what Misty is all about from her CBS bio page...

She was born in Georgia, but as part of a military family she moved frequently eventually ending up in Texas where she finished high school. In school she played varsity sports and was Miss Texas Teen USA 1999. She supported herself through college and earned her Bachelors in Electrical Engineering (not an easy field) from Southern Methodist University. She's currently pursuing her Masters and is training for running marathons.

Misty thinks she's highly adventurous, determined and sexy. She also describes herself as a tomboy in high heels. Now, that sort of thinking could be good for playing the game of 'Survivor.' An excerpt from her bio: "Giles believes her competitive nature and natural problem-solving skills will help her get to the end of the game. Competing in the ultimate game of survival and winning are her motivations for taking on SURVIVOR: PANAMA--EXILE ISLAND." Okay... yes, those things can take you far in the game, but one of the most important skills is the old people skills or, more specifically, people manipulation skills. Does she have that attribute?

Onto her CBS listed favorites for more insight:
Ah... nice favorite scents -- vanilla and cinnamon. (Unlike musty dive bars. @@) Chess, PlayStation, basketball, volleyball... Heh -- she likes both Newsweek and the Victoria's Secret catalogue. In my opinion, decent actor/actress favorites, perhaps not my own choices, but ones I've heard of at least. No Olsen twins, good. She likes rock music, considered Twizzlers a snack food while 3 Musketeers is her candy.

I guess it's time for my prediction, huh? I think she'll do okay. I'm getting the feeling she might be a bit naive or, more to the point, nice. Unfortunately, nice rarely makes it to the end of the game. I don't think she'll be an early boot, but I don't think she'll make the Final Four. Go ahead, Misty. Prove me wrong.

Do you have any thoughts on her possibilities in the game?