2009: The Best of...
Here's to 2009 (screw you!) and all the memories (and nightmares...) Let us recap the best of the best.
Best Trip of 2009:
Idaho/Washington Trip with NFJ (which pretty much is the whole post). Hands down, no contest. That trip RULED my summer.
Best Restaurant of 2009:
I'm actually going to go with most FREQUENTED restaurant of 2009, which makes the best. Obviously. That would have to be Toaster's, the coffee shop right down the block where I work (hence part of why I frequent it so freaking much *grin*)
Best Article of 2009:
Yeah, I don't read too many articles, just blogs? So I'm going to opt out on this one.
Best Book of 2009:
Yikes. Hold on to your hats for this one. I mean how many books did I read in 2009? Oh wait 45 (including 11 I haven't reviewed yet - that's coming soon, don't worry!) In reviewing the thousands of pages I've devoured, I'll add myself a caveat here and make this best NEW book of 2009, because let's be honest I did my fair share of re-visiting my favorites this past year.
My impulse is to nominate Cormac McCarthy's The Road as the winner, but even though I posted about it in 09... I think I actually read it in 08. So technically that's cheating. Blah.
The winner will have to be Nina Wright's Homefree.
If I had to pick a second (I don't) I'd probably vote for Jeanette Walls' The Glass Castle
Wow, that one was hard. 45 books people. 45. That's pretty much one a week. ONE A WEEK. I think I rule the reading world. Just sayin'.
Best Movie of 2009:
K, I made this one up. It's not on the approved entries list. But I think it has its place, no? I'm going to have to hand the award over, without hesitation, to the a movie that did what few have done: gained a place on MY movie shelf. You think I'm a book snob? Oh no, I'm a MOVIE snob. I only own like 5. Period. And this is now one. I haven't reviewed it yet (I mean I have... it's just not published because I haven't seen 17 movies so the review post is still a draft... k end long, unimportant tangent) but let's be real for a second. I BOUGHT IT. Therefore, based on the fact that I have bought only 5 movie E V E R... it must be pretty FREAKING AMAZING (it is!) Oh. I didn't tell you what it's called yet. Heh. Son of Rambow.
If I voted in a runner-up, I'd 100% go with Earthsea (Gedo Senki)
Best Night Out of 2009:
Yesh. This one might be harder than the books I read... I keep records of those! I think I'm going to have to vote any of the many nights that we played Werewolves with our friends. Because that game is so freaking fun, I just can't get enough!!!
Best Blog of 2009:
Do you even have to ask? C'mon.
Best Conference of 2009:
I actually went to more than one! But I'm going to have to vote for Guy Francis and our adventure to meet Lois Lowry.
Best Challenge of 2009:
2009. I won't say anything more.
Best Moment of Peace 2009:
Here's a touchy one. I don't know if I can really attest to having one. If I'm going to be honest (this should be it's own confession post) I don't really feel peace all that often. I guess one that counts would be laying out on the trampoline looking at the stars with a very good friend. I love the stars. The temperature was just right. We'd been to dinner, and had good, deep conversation all while star-gazing.
Best Album of 2009:
I'm sure you'll hear much more about them in 2010. And if you ever spend time with me, I'll probably get you to listen to them. I'm only sad I didn't discover them until well into December of 2009. But no contest, the best album of 2009 was:
I abso-frickin-lutely LOVE THEM.
Here's my favorite song for your enjoyment:
(Note: It's not QUITE the same as the version on the CD I bought (I like mine better :P), but close).
Best Rush of 2009:
Definitely almost drowning. That was super fun. (see August 29)
Best Change I Made to the Place I Live in 2009:
Actually having a place (other than boxes) for all of my books again.
Mmm yes. Such a worthy investment. Don't mind the hole up there on the top shelf, left side. That's where my Top 7 Books of ALL Time go. They are out on loan to my BFF/co-worker so she can know the glory of good books. Their place is saved.
And yes. Yes, that is a sword on the bottom shelf <.< I live in a not-so-super-duper-safe-neighborhood, all right?
Best New Food of 2009:
Ever since I left Provo... let's be honest. I miss some things. Like Pita Pit. And Gyros. So we found this place:
I won't lie. It's not ritzy or hella nice. In fact it's pretty divey. I mean, I wouldn't think of going into the bathroom without a full Hazmat suit. But it's just the right combination of ghetto dirty and so freaking delicious that I find myself still eating there. People totally eat at McDonald's. I remind myself of that sometimes when I feel shady for buying two gyros >.>
Best Place of 2009:
I'm going to couple this with another one I just made up - Best Hour of each Day of 2009. That vote is going to have to go to Lunch Hour which means the Best Place of 2009 is definitely Equality Utah. Because let's be honest. It's the break I NEED in the middle of my stressful work day. And my peeps there are fun, loving, wonderful, and just let me kick it (occasionally I even do real volunteer work :P)
Best Tea of 2009:
Yeah, I didn't drink ANY tea in 2009. So I lose. But I'll still totally vote for Dr. Pepper. Any day.
Word or Phrase of 2009:
%*$# YOU!?!
And, well.. that's all Meggers did. So that's all I hold myself accountable for :D
HAPPY 2010!
Coming Soon: 1) Music review circa 2009 - My Top 25 per itunes. 2) Book Reviews Edition 6 - 11 new titles for your perusal. SHAWEET! BE EXCITED!
Best Trip of 2009:
Idaho/Washington Trip with NFJ (which pretty much is the whole post). Hands down, no contest. That trip RULED my summer.
Best Restaurant of 2009:
I'm actually going to go with most FREQUENTED restaurant of 2009, which makes the best. Obviously. That would have to be Toaster's, the coffee shop right down the block where I work (hence part of why I frequent it so freaking much *grin*)
Best Article of 2009:
Yeah, I don't read too many articles, just blogs? So I'm going to opt out on this one.
Best Book of 2009:
Yikes. Hold on to your hats for this one. I mean how many books did I read in 2009? Oh wait 45 (including 11 I haven't reviewed yet - that's coming soon, don't worry!) In reviewing the thousands of pages I've devoured, I'll add myself a caveat here and make this best NEW book of 2009, because let's be honest I did my fair share of re-visiting my favorites this past year.
My impulse is to nominate Cormac McCarthy's The Road as the winner, but even though I posted about it in 09... I think I actually read it in 08. So technically that's cheating. Blah.
The winner will have to be Nina Wright's Homefree.
If I had to pick a second (I don't) I'd probably vote for Jeanette Walls' The Glass Castle
Wow, that one was hard. 45 books people. 45. That's pretty much one a week. ONE A WEEK. I think I rule the reading world. Just sayin'.
Best Movie of 2009:
K, I made this one up. It's not on the approved entries list. But I think it has its place, no? I'm going to have to hand the award over, without hesitation, to the a movie that did what few have done: gained a place on MY movie shelf. You think I'm a book snob? Oh no, I'm a MOVIE snob. I only own like 5. Period. And this is now one. I haven't reviewed it yet (I mean I have... it's just not published because I haven't seen 17 movies so the review post is still a draft... k end long, unimportant tangent) but let's be real for a second. I BOUGHT IT. Therefore, based on the fact that I have bought only 5 movie E V E R... it must be pretty FREAKING AMAZING (it is!) Oh. I didn't tell you what it's called yet. Heh. Son of Rambow.
If I voted in a runner-up, I'd 100% go with Earthsea (Gedo Senki)
Best Night Out of 2009:
Yesh. This one might be harder than the books I read... I keep records of those! I think I'm going to have to vote any of the many nights that we played Werewolves with our friends. Because that game is so freaking fun, I just can't get enough!!!
Best Blog of 2009:
Do you even have to ask? C'mon.
Best Conference of 2009:
I actually went to more than one! But I'm going to have to vote for Guy Francis and our adventure to meet Lois Lowry.
2009. I won't say anything more.
Best Moment of Peace 2009:
Here's a touchy one. I don't know if I can really attest to having one. If I'm going to be honest (this should be it's own confession post) I don't really feel peace all that often. I guess one that counts would be laying out on the trampoline looking at the stars with a very good friend. I love the stars. The temperature was just right. We'd been to dinner, and had good, deep conversation all while star-gazing.
Best Album of 2009:
I'm sure you'll hear much more about them in 2010. And if you ever spend time with me, I'll probably get you to listen to them. I'm only sad I didn't discover them until well into December of 2009. But no contest, the best album of 2009 was:
I abso-frickin-lutely LOVE THEM.
Here's my favorite song for your enjoyment:
(Note: It's not QUITE the same as the version on the CD I bought (I like mine better :P), but close).
Best Rush of 2009:
Definitely almost drowning. That was super fun. (see August 29)
Best Change I Made to the Place I Live in 2009:
Actually having a place (other than boxes) for all of my books again.
Mmm yes. Such a worthy investment. Don't mind the hole up there on the top shelf, left side. That's where my Top 7 Books of ALL Time go. They are out on loan to my BFF/co-worker so she can know the glory of good books. Their place is saved.
And yes. Yes, that is a sword on the bottom shelf <.< I live in a not-so-super-duper-safe-neighborhood, all right?
Best New Food of 2009:
Ever since I left Provo... let's be honest. I miss some things. Like Pita Pit. And Gyros. So we found this place:
I won't lie. It's not ritzy or hella nice. In fact it's pretty divey. I mean, I wouldn't think of going into the bathroom without a full Hazmat suit. But it's just the right combination of ghetto dirty and so freaking delicious that I find myself still eating there. People totally eat at McDonald's. I remind myself of that sometimes when I feel shady for buying two gyros >.>
Best Place of 2009:
I'm going to couple this with another one I just made up - Best Hour of each Day of 2009. That vote is going to have to go to Lunch Hour which means the Best Place of 2009 is definitely Equality Utah. Because let's be honest. It's the break I NEED in the middle of my stressful work day. And my peeps there are fun, loving, wonderful, and just let me kick it (occasionally I even do real volunteer work :P)
Best Tea of 2009:
Yeah, I didn't drink ANY tea in 2009. So I lose. But I'll still totally vote for Dr. Pepper. Any day.
Word or Phrase of 2009:
%*$# YOU!?!
And, well.. that's all Meggers did. So that's all I hold myself accountable for :D
HAPPY 2010!
Coming Soon: 1) Music review circa 2009 - My Top 25 per itunes. 2) Book Reviews Edition 6 - 11 new titles for your perusal. SHAWEET! BE EXCITED!
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