As Christmas and New Year aproaches those inevitable conversations about the year in review are beginning over glasses of wine everywhere. If you're anything like me you'll panic at the sentence, "what was your best [fill in the blank] of the year?" partially because it's impossible to be so definite about your first chioce (you've inevitably forgotten something) and partially because you can't plant your flag and declare your allegiance after three seconds thought. Even if you are an extrovert...
But seeing as I already have been put in those rather pressured situation I've had a think and decided to out together my 'best of 2005' vol 1. Enjoy... [NB the groupings are not in preference order and are based on first time experiences rather than release dates]
Best Albums of 2005
It took me a while to think passed the current favourites but I think I've got it;
1. Kanye West - Late Registration
2. The Killers - Hot Fuss
3. KT Tunstall - Eye to the Telescope
4. Imogen Heap - Speak for Yourself
5. Gorillaz - Demon Days
Most beloved TV programs of 2005
Based on community enthusiasm, late night marathons and the scream-ometre;
1. 24 Season 4 - Go Jack Go! We love you Tony!
2. Smallville Season 4 - OH MY GOODNESS!!!
3. Lost Season 1 - I'm sucked in
4. Battlestar Galactica - Sci Fi at it's best
5. Firefly - a slow burner but utterly absorbing
Impacting films of 2005
1. The Constant Gardener - well written, beautifully performed
2. Million Dollar Baby - traumatic but worth while
3. Serenity - the way sci fi/adventure should be
4. King Kong - the first satisfying block buster of the year!
5. Finding Neverland - heart warming
6. Garden State - charming, funny, inspired
Memorable moments of 2005
Well more my adventures...
1. Finishing my chess board of lurve
2. My first kiss with my handsome fiance
3. Star gazing at 4am on West Witterings beach
4. Marwell Zoo! The Giraffs were my favourite
5. Coldplay live at Crystal Palace
6. Skinny dipping with Charlottie to Hottie at a deserted beach at sunset
7. Crying about my voting fopa!
8. Watching Lisa's ex shoot my father in the knee cap (hehe)
9. Watching my father pull a hand gun on Stephen and ask him, "What are your intentions towrds my daughter?"
10. Stabbing myself in the hand whilst prising apart frozen crumpets
11. All my many many road trips with Charlotte!
12. Visiting Siloah, Dresden and Herrnhut- Germany, Dublin - Ireland, Greece, Madrid - Spain, Thun, Aaro and Basel - Switzerland, Fort William - Scotland and my absolute favourite...
Venice - Italy where I became betrothed to Stephen James Harding. A perfect way to end the best year of my life to date... xc