top 10's 2009

ok, i lied... top 10's for 2009? here we go...

music
10. green day- 21st century breakdown. not as good as 'american idiot' but still amazing none the less
9. hair- revival cast album. best show i have seen in year. so much engery.
8. shakira- she wolf. her best album in YEARS
7. kings of leon- only by night. late... but better late than never
6. leona lewis- echo. 1st album she had to do what she had to do. this album is MUCH better.
5. kelly clarkson- all i ever wanted. not my favorite, but i can't dislike kelly
4. marie digby- breathing underwater. i'm generally not one for youtube artists, but LOVED this ep.
3. (500) days of summer soundtrack. played over. and over. and over.
2. lily allen- it's not me, it's you. much much MUCH better than her 1st. wish she wouldn't retire.
1. lady gaga- fame monster. so i got on the lady gaga bandwagon a little late (but before she got SUPER huge), and now i am totally obsessed. i look forward to more of her in 2010

movies
i still have to see the princess and the frog, sherlock homles, nine, and up in the air so i will leave this as a top 5. ps. i HATED avatar, so it will not be making the list.
5. up. depressing but brilliant
4. the hangover. unexpectedly the funniest movie of the year.
3. harry potter and the half blood prince. not the best potter, but almost was (way to ruin it last 20 minutes!!!)
2. it's complicated. baldwin + steep = brilliance
1. (500) days of summer. i can't say enough.

tv
10. gossip girl. this is slipping, but still a delight
9. 30 rock. needs to pick up, but i still laugh out loud every time
8. true blood. SOOOO ridiculous. but i can't stop watching
7. curb your enthusiasm. BEST.SEASON.EVER.
6. 90210. this is shocking, but it's actually really good. i KNOW!
5. desperate housewives. season IMPROVED amazingly.
4. parks and recreation. the award for most improved is this one. amy poehler is gold
3. chuck. if people don't get on this bandwagon, i will cut you
2. ugly betty. has ANYONE watched this season??!
1. glee. i can't help it. this show was made for theater dorks like me
honorable mention goes to the following reality shows: real housewives of nyc, atl, nj; jersey shore; the city

ok 2010, bring it on.
-annalisa

so long 2009. it's been real.

so, i am still troubled by the housing situation. i walked off the subway tonight, and just stared at the amazingness of the park and thought whether or not it is worth not having money for this location and the wonderfulness of my apartment. time will only tell.

i can't even begin to tell you how much i love new york. there is seriously no other place i would rather be in this time of my life. sure, i miss suburbia at times. i miss driving and fresh air and huge grocery stores... but what i get in return just outweighs everything. tonight i went to the premiere of 'did you hear about the morgans'. awful awful movie, but i got to see sarah jessica parker, hugh grant, kim cattrall, ted danson, and cynthia nixon (AND HER TROLL GIRLFRIEND!!!!!! AHHHHH) all in one night. and i really couldn't do that anywhere else. i had brunch yesterday and had unlimited sangria's and just rolled on home without worrying about finding a dd. i mean, sure i can't find a date in this city, but that's fine as i am continuing my love affair with new york. ahhhh concrete jungle where dreams are made of...

well, i'm pretty sure i am signing off until after the holiday's. 2009, you've been great. the decade has been full of HUGE events in my life. let's see what the next decade holds. and until then, i bid you adieu.

xoxo,
annalisa