Best & Worst of 2008

As the year comes to an end, I am going to reflect on my favorite, and not so favorite, moments in different categories. This hopefully will fascinate you as much as it has me this year. We can call this the Deb Awards.

Historical Moments:
-When gas was $4.69 a gallon here, I wanted to die.
-Gas got down to $1.55 here in SoCal.
-Heath Ledger died.
-Barack Obama was elected the first African American president of the United States.
-Proposition 8 passed in California. Gay marriage was made illegal again.
-The crazy wild fires that surronded us in Southern California this semester.
-Talking on your cell phone while driving is no more.
-Clay Aiken came out. I was devastated hahaha.
-My man Michael Phelps won 8 gold medals at the Olympics, while Shawn Johnson and Nastia did serious damage in women's gymnastics.

Female Singers:
-Rihanna (I think 'Disturbia' was definitely one of the songs of the year)
-Britney Spears (OK I am sorry, but she made a great comeback and I can't stop listening)
-Adele (great voice)
-P!nk (hated her song 'Dear Mr. President' last year, but love the new album)
-Taylor Swift (love, love, LOVE)
-Beyonce

*honarable mention-Carrie Underwood (as much as I hate to admit it, her singles were good).

Also many debuted like Katy Perry, Ingrid Michaelson, Sara Bareilles, and Lady Gaga.

Male Singers:
-OneRepublic (quickly became one of my most listened to albums of the year)
-Kanye West (No matter how arrogant he is, he is a great musician and performer.)
-David Cook (I wasn't that into him during American Idol, but now he is like a male Kelly!)
-Jason Mraz (long time fan, not so fond of the radio's constant overplay of 'I'm Yours')
-Rascal Flatts (always puts out songs I love)
-Phil Wickham (also couldn't stop listening to his cd)

*honorable mention-Jon McLaughlin (even though he didn't really have a new single, his performance in 'Enchanted' was enough for me)

Songs to Remember (cause they won't be leaving your head soon):
-Low (Flo Rida featuring T Pain)
-I Kissed A Girl (Katy Perry)
-Love Song (Sara Bareilles)
-No One (Alicia Keys)
-Say What You Need To Say (John Mayer) I have A LOT of things to say about this song.
-Disturbia (Rihanna)
-Live Your Life (TI feat. Rihanna)
-Whatever You Like (TI)
-Love In This Club (Usher)
-If I Were A Boy (Beyonce)
-Apologize (One Republic)
-I'm Yours (Jason Mraz)
-Womanizer (Britney Spears)
-Last Name (Carrie Underwood)
-All Summer Long (Kid Rock)
-7 Things (Miley Cyrus)
-Love Story (Taylor Swift)

TV Shows
-The Office
-Gossip Girl (I read the series so it's a little less embarrassing I guess)
-Psych
-So You Think You Can Dance?
-30 Rock
-Reaper (so underrated but so funny)
-Kath and Kim (I know ratings are low so I can't get too attached, but I laugh so much)
-SNL (solid this year, mostly cause of an overdose of politics, but I adore that Kristin Wiig)

Movies
-'I Am Legend' (I screamed, I cried, I laughed, I now own it.)
-'Wall-E' (awesome)
-Iron Man (didn't think I would like it, but it was as good as everyone said)
-Get Smart (because I loved it, and Steve Carrell)
-Hancock (pretty good and action-y haha)
-Be Kind Rewind (this one was so overlooked. it was hilarious.)
-Baby Mama (2 of my favorite SNL ladies together)
-Kung Fu Panda (funny)
-What Happens in Vegas (This one was way better than I ever expected)
-Definitely Maybe (sooo cute)
-The Happening (I KNOW I AM THE ONLY ONE THAT LIKED IT. I am dumb. Typical Deb.)
-Eagle Eye (anything with Shia is especially good, but this one was sooooooo goooooood)
-Marley and Me (I bawled like a baby but I love anything Jennifer Aniston is in)
-Seven Pounds (I thought it was brilliant. It got bad reviews because of it's 'lack of logic' but I prefer more intelligent movies where you have to think for yourself. It was amazing)
-Four Christmases (Reese Witherspoon? Love. Vince Vaughn? Love. The result was HILARITY)

*honorable mention-The Dark Knight (I can't place this with the rest of the movies because I am the LAST PERSON ON EARTH THAT HASN'T SEEN THIS MOVIE. Everyone I knew saw it so when I came around, no one could go with me. Thanks guys).

ALSO. I need to state movies now that I am almost positive will make my list once I get around to seeing them:

*Benjamin Button (even though I hate Brad Pitt)
*Doubt (read the play freshman year, I'm so excited)
*Madagascar 2

ALSO. Movies that I will probably never see but heard great things about:

*Sex and the City
*Twilight
*Pineapple Express
*Tropic Thunder
*Wanted (I hate Angelina Jolie)
*High School Musical 3

ALSO. Movies you should avoid!

*Jumper

ALSO. Movies that I saw that I am ashamed to say I saw and ended up liking:

*House Bunny
*Step Up 2
*Stepbrothers (filthy but funny)
*My Best Friend's Girl (also filthy)




mmmk. done.