Now that 2009 is coming to a close, I felt that it would be appropriate to take a look back at the past 12 months. As I have done in previous years (2008, 2007, 2006, 2005 [2004 is lost forever]) I’ve listed a few of the most entertaining, influential, impaction, etc. aspects of 2009 as I saw them through my eyes. However, I’m not running it awards-style this year. Why not? Because I don’t feel like it! Let’s just focus on the positive as 2009, truly a year of change, wraps itself up.
On a similar note, I’d like to go ahead and remark that the last decade has absolutely flown by. I remember where I was ten years ago today (Y2K hype, anybody?) and I have changed tremendously since then. I thought of doing a decade-in-review sort of deal but I couldn’t bring myself to do it. For some reason, I’m not quite ready to forge ahead into 2010, a year that will bring about even more change than 2009 did.
But that’s enough of my rambling, here’s my year in review:
Blogs of 2009
- Cake Wrecks – I still love this blog. The cakes have gotten even more hilarious/disgusting/appalling/etc. Just when you think you’ve seen it all, you haven’t!
- Bravo Fan – Where has this blog been all of my life? It’s a perfect roundup of news from the entire Bravo universe, and the author, Maria, is hilarious. Oh, and I was a featured reader in August!
- Another Flight Attendant Writing – Heather Poole is a fantastic writer (looking forward to her books!) with tons of hilarious stories to share.
TV Shows of 2009
- Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List – Still hilarious after all these years.
- Lost – Don’t even know what to say. Lost is still Lost. It’s suspenseful, sentimental, entertaining and an all-around wonderful show. I’m looking forward to the sixth (and final) season in 2010, but I will certainly miss this show!
- Glee – Love the music, choreography, cast and writing. Can’t wait for it to return in the spring!
- Parks & Recreation – Amy Poehler is fantastic. I could watch the same episode over and over again and still laugh.
- The Office – Enough said.
- Real Housewives of Atlanta, NYC, New Jersey, OC – WHO GONNA CHECK ME, BOO? Love these trainwrecks.
- (I watch a lot of TV)
Theatre of 2009
- Footloose – A fantastic learning experience and a wonderful cast!
- The Music Man – Children! Oh my.
- High School Musical 2 – Loved the directors I worked with.
- Annie – My first professional credit. :)
- A Spell of Cold Weather - A great holiday show, very heartwarming!
- Sleeping Beauty – A fun show to board op. Cast was very talented.
YouTube Channels of 2009
- CTFxC – I started out loving Charles & Alli when she was in Spain but I’ve followed them back to the US and still love their vlogs
- iJustine – She’s hilarious. Everything she does has me laughing out loud!
- Johnnyboy – She’s pretty funny, too, in a sarcastic way.
iPhone Apps of 2009
- I Am T-Pain – Good times with this app in fifth period.
- Jellycar 2 – Not as great as the original but still a lot of fun.
- Scramble – This game basically was my entire second semester Food & Nutrition class.
- Lemonade Tycoon – Addicting. That’s all I will say.
- iheartradio – This was a lifesaver when my car radio pooped out.
To my readers (if there are any of you left): Happy New Year, and may you have a fantastic year to come. Welcome 2010!
The Real Housewives of New York reunion shows were even better than I expected. It was nice to see Ramona and Kelly finally get called out for all of their crap in front of everybody, although I almost felt bad for Kelly when everybody, including Ramona, was ripping her a new one! As usual, Jill, Bethenny, and the Countess kept it classy. I love them! Alex didn’t really do much of anything in either of the episodes…I felt let down! As for Real Housewives of New Jersey? Those ladies are gonna be some hot messes! I already like Teresa and Caroline, but I’m sure my allegiances are going to change as the season progresses.
The two-hour Lost finale was something else. I can honestly say that I am now excited for Lost after watching the finale. I’ve sort of been getting less interested in the show over the past two season, but I’m completely hooked and invigorated again. First and foremost, Juliet better live or I’m gonna pop off. She is/was my favorite character, so therefore she is not allowed to die! Next season is going to rock. I have no freaking idea where the show is going next year, but it’s going to be good.
