Hey, kids! Remember when people used to be on MySpace and they used to write stuff? Yeah, me neither. But here's my year-end list for 2010 anyway (copied off of said horrendous former social network).
1) DRINKING BUDDY OF THE YEAR
Gerry. We don't drink, so I would change this title to Burrito Buddy Of The Year. Yeah!
2) LIFETIME SERVICE AWARD (longest known friend) -
Wayne. I finally went to visit this asshole back in June (photos available on my page) and I must say he was a gracious host. I got to meet his awesome girlfriend, Juana, and his ridiculously adorable (there's that word again) pitbull, Brutus. It was really fun time! 25 years and counting, buddy...
3) NEWCOMER AWARD - COOLEST NEWEST FRIEND?
Did I meet Cam this year? He's a solid and cool dude. I like nice people. Who knew?
4) HIGH POINT OF THE YEAR?
I saw and listened to some great comedy this year. I discovered a ton (too many?) of new podcasts this year that supply me with massive amounts of laughs at work and on the road. I've also been able to interact a bit with some of the comedians I admire like Bill Burr, Marc Maron, and Paul F. Tompkins. Also, thanks to Victoria for introducing me to some of these podcasts!
5) LOW POINT OF THE YEAR?
Just some of those downer days I've had where I get all "wah wah wah."
6) BEST HOLIDAY?
Christmas was a pretty fun time. Halloween was fun too. I had a GREAT fucking donut that night. Does that make it a winner? Oh, but Christmas had Tim Tams! Winner: Christmas!
7) YOUR SONG FOR 2010?
Jimmy Eat World's latest album, Invented, may have been the only album I bought all year so I'm gonna go with my favorite track: Heart Is Hard To Find. It's true, and it was a real surprise track to open an album with. Good on ya, Dudes!
8) MOVIE FOR 2010?
Wow, this is kind of tough. Kick Ass was great. True Grit was pretty damned good. Black Swan was surprisingly awesome and visceral. The Town was also a surprise as a solid film. But it's hard for anything I've seen this year to top Inception. It's simply amazing and practically made me quit filmmaking. I cannot stand on your level, Chris Nolan. I kneel before Nolan.
9) WHO DID YOU SPEND VALENTINE'S DAY WITH?
I think it was Erick, which is weird. I think we had both become singled (him more recently than I) and needed to laugh. So we went down to the Improv and saw Harland Williams do stand up. That is a funny motherfucker. Update: Upon further review, this was actually Feb. 13th. So I was probably alone on Valentine's Day. Update Update: I remember now. I went and watched Avatar alone that day. The mystery ends.
10) WHAT WERE YOU FOR HALLOWEEN?
I was an awkward, overweight white guy.
11) RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR.
Wow, I don't know. I finally went to Porto's, which is a fine place. Pinocchio's and Carmine's are both fine Italian joints. I can't say that I have a favorite because I never really enjoy restaurants.
12) KISS OF THE YEAR?
Unfortunately, I only had one candidate this year and to be brutally honest, it wasn't that good. Bummer, huh?
13) BEST DECISION MADE THIS YEAR?
Taking over the day shift at work has been a pretty solid call. I love my car too. It is one sexy bitch. Buying a new computer was also a major plus.
14) WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR NEXT YEAR?
I've really gotta bear down and get my stand up act together. I really want to give that a shot. Luckily, I've got a really good day job so if nothing else it'll be a cathartic release. I've also gotta learn the drums to validate this purchase.
15) MOST STUPID IDEA WHEN DRUNK?
I don't have those. It'd probably be ordering another burrito. Great at the time, but horrible ten minutes later.
16) TV SHOW OF THE YEAR?
Lost was great. Can't top that.
17) MOST LOYAL FRIEND?
Gerry has been there for me when I needed it. I'm sure I frustrate the piss out of him now and again but it's much appreciated.
18) BIGGEST DOUCHEBAGS?
I've actually been keeping a list all year, though I haven't added to it since May. Glenn Beck, Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Senator John Boehner, John Edwards, Bill O'Reilly, Jay Leno, NBC Executives, the Stoners on Riverside Drive, Pat Robertson, Disney Corp., the dude in the theater during Iron Man 2, and Larry Larson.
19) BIGGEST CUNTS (not literally)?
Gassie Cassie, Representative Michelle Bachman, Bombshell McGee, Michelle Malkin, Gloria "Glo" Ingram, and Anne Coulter.
20) NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION?
Be better, do better, give everything I can, and get everything I deserve.
