Upon the conclusion of every year, I find it integral to reflect upon the events that have transpired over the past 365 days. I have chosen to remember 2007 based upon the cultural facets that it defined for itself. I announced the categories nominees for my 2007 in review awards yesterday, and today I am proud to present the winners.
An asterisk (*) denotes a second-year winner; due to the fact that the award categories and their nominees have changed significantly over the past three years, there are no third-year winners.
See the winners after the break.
Blogs of 2007
Description: Blogs/personal websites that I enjoyed reading this year. Qualifications include excellent writing, attractive design, and semi-consistent updates.
Eligibility requirements: Websites in this category do not have to have been started in 2007, but the first archived entry must be on or before June 15, 2007.
Websites of 2007
Description: Websites (not blogs) that I visited extensively during 2007.
Eligibility requirements: Websites in this category do not have to have been founded in 2007, but must have been founded on or before June 15, 2007.
Movies of 2007
Description: Feature films that epitomized cinematic excellence.
Eligibility requirements: Films in this category must have been released on or after December 29, 2006 (when last year’s nominees were announced).
- Winner: Juno
- Runner-up: The Simpsons Movie #
- Shrek 3
- Pirates of the Caribbean 3 #
- (Yeah, I obviously didn’t see many movies this year.)
TV Shows of 2007
Description: Television series/specials that epitomized excellence.
Eligibility requirements: Original air dates of the nominated seasons/specials must have been on or after December 29, 2006.
- Winner: Lost (Season 3)* #
- Winner: Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List (Season 3)* #
- Winner: Instant Star (Season 3) #
- Winner: Ugly Betty (Season 2) #
- Winner: Grey’s Anatomy (Season 3) #
- Winner: Jericho (Season 1) #
Okay, so I couldn’t decide on ONE winner…there’s nothing wrong with a six-way tie!
Theater Productions of 2007
Description: Theater productions that I have participated in.
Eligibility requirements: Productions in this category must have had show dates on or after December 29, 2006.
- Winner: Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night (Repertoire Stage - HCC) #
- Runner-up: Oz! (Stage Crew Productions) #
- Runner-up: Grease (Long Reach High School) #
- The Music Man (Stage Crew Productions) #
- Father of the Bride (Long Reach High School) #
Celebrities of 2007
Description: I can’t really describe this category…biggest screw-up? Best move? Biggest train wreck? I’m not sure…
Eligibility requirements: You have to be famous?
Music of 2007
Description: Albums that epitomized musical excellence.
Eligibility requirements: Albums in this category must have been released on or after December 29, 2006 (when last year’s nominees were announced).
- Winner: Legally Blonde Soundtrack - Various Artists
- Runner-up: Reba Duets - Reba McEntire*
- Call Me Irresponsible - Michael Buble
- Songs from Instant Star 3 - Various Artists
- My December - Kelly Clarkson
- Blackout - Britney Spears (I’ll explain later.)
Personal Electronics of 2007
Description: Personal electronics that I used extensively throughout 2007.
Eligibility requirements: Has to be personal and electronic, I guess.
- Winner: iPod Touch
- Runner-up: iMac G5
- iPod Mini
- Motorola Razr
- TI-84
And there you have it: my take on 2007. I hope you had an awesome 2007 and have an even better 2008!
My dear acquaintance, it’s so good to know you
For strength of your hand
That is loving and giving.
And a happy new year
With love overflowing,
With joy in our hearts
For the blessed new year.Raise your glass and we’ll have a cheer
For us all who are gathered here.
And a happy new year to all that is living
To all that is gentle, kind, and forgiving.
Raise your glass and we’ll have a cheer,
My dear acquaintance, a happy new year.
All of those who are hither and yonder
With love in our hearts
We grow fonder and fonder.Hail to those who we hold so dear
And hail to those who are gathered here.
And a happy new year to all that is living
To all that is gentle, young, and forgiving.
Raise your glass and we’ll have a cheer
My dear acquaintance, a happy new year!Song: “My Dear Acquaintance” by Regina Spektor
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
2 Comments
YOU LOSER. first of all, kathy griffin and greys are the only two shows that are allowed to tie. second, i see nothing about GREATEST adventures! you could have put the mall trip, the dancing party, wrapping erica in streamers!
Ahhh I’m sorry! I didn’t read your comment until after I had picked the winners. Maybe next year.
If it’s any consolation, the streamer pic is my profile picture on Facebook. You really do need a Facebook.