Smell ya later, 2009

Last year I was pretty impressed by DJ Earworm's "United State of Pop" in which he mashed up the top 25 songs from 2008. Well, Earworm slapped together another version for the top 25 of 2009. I recognized more artists and songs this year than I did last year, but (much like 2008 vs. 2009 in general) I don't think it's as good as last year. Still pretty neat to see how he blended all of them together though. Pretty heavy on the "electronica" sound. I like Kings of Leon and Black Eyed Peas, this was the first time I've heard any Miley Ray Cyrus in any way, shape or form, I thought Beyonce looked hilarious at 2:15 and 2:38, and Taylor Swift is frickin' adorable.

That's all I really wanted to post, but while I'm blogging I might as well post a few thoughts from the last year. I don't have any resolutions, in case you were wondering. My favorite movie of 2009 was District 9 (I'm set to see Avatar later today, so regardless of how good it actually is it'll take the early lead as favorite movie for 2010). My favorite sports moments of 2009 were Mike Redmond's triple, establishing Denard's Retards, and the Twins winning Game 163. Most disappointing sports moment of 2009 was game 2 of the playoffs vs. the Yankees. I'm excited to see the new ballpark and another division championship for the Twins in 2010.

My favorite moment of 2009 was in March when I took a vacation with friends to Puerto Rico, during which my new favorite nickname for a friend (Thomas "Crapper") was created. I also received a great new nickname this year playing Ultimate for Plowed ("Crazy Ivan"). I was given a few nicknames with Plowed, but "Crazy Ivan" was my favorite, and this summer was the first time I played Frisbee with a nickname other than "Little B". "El Muro" didn't pan out, but the team's "Cra-zy I-van!" chants at Sectionals and the end-of-year Plowed party still bring a smile to my face.

I hope your 2009 was a good one and that 2010 will be even better. As always, thanks to anyone who reads my stuff. Happy new year!