Velvet's Favorite 2012 Things

The Best of 2012

I had a hard time coming up with something for this. There were so many fantastic things that happened this year, and I don’t think I could ever remember it all, let alone write all of it down. In an attempt to solve this problem, I’ve created 12 categories and I will give the best thing I found during 2012 in relation to that category. So without further ado, here is the best…

Photo- It’s a cute one… I know prom was so last year, but I have a soft spot for pretty dresses and the Seattle skyline.

Memory- There are so many choices for this; prom, graduating, starting at Gordon, etc. I’m going to have to be a complete nerd however, and I apologize for what I’m about to write. The moment my sister, best friend, and I set our eyes upon Hogwarts was one of the most magical moments of my life. I thought not getting my acceptance letter would mean that I would never get to see it, but I was thankfully wrong.

Conversation- On a flight from New York I talked to this guy sitting next to me for over 6 hours. I don’t know his name, but he was really cool.

Word- Facetious, an adjective meaning flippant. I have a dark sense of humor, so I get called this a little too often. I can take it as a compliment though.

Bought Item- I may be a little biased because I got it a few days ago, but my Kate Spade bag is the most stunning thing in my closet right now. All I need is some leather to make me a very happy girl. Diamonds work too, but this was on sale.

Make-up- I never said these things had to be created during 2012! Chanel is without a doubt my favorite make-up brand. I’m slowly building up my collection, and I have to say, Chanel products are simply unrivaled. The choices are incredible and you can barely feel it once it is on.

TV Show- I told myself I wouldn’t do this, but there is a two-way tie for this category. I’ll preface my choices by saying that I love cult classics, and I can easily become obsessed with them. The facts are these; no show has made me laugh more than Community and no show has touched my heart quite like Doctor Who.

Song- “Everybody Talks” by Neon Trees will make me roll down my window and increase my car speed by at least 10 mph every time.

Book- If I'm thinking about a classic, The Old Man and the Sea by Earnest Hemmingway is now one of my favorite books because the writing is absolutely beautiful. Some people find it boring, but I don’t see how anyone could not love it. However, The Casual Vacancy was actually written this year, and J.K. Rowling's latest novel kept me riveted for hours. 

Gadget- My iPhone 5 seems too obvious, so I’m going to go with something that cures almost all cases of boredom. Netflix has added way too many excellent shows and movies this past year for it not to make the Best of 2012.

Color- For all of 2012 I could not stop buying things in teal. I can’t explain it, but I just really loved teal for the past year. I'm kind of over it now, but it still works for accessorizing. 

Time-Waster- Pinterest. I don’t need to justify this one.

Movie- Argo was good, Les Miserables was amazing, but The Hobbit actually exceeded my very high expectations. It was about 30 minutes too long, but other than that, I was thrilled with the beginning of Bilbo’s journey. Also, for once, 3D did not make me nauseous.

Happy New Year!
(And comment with your favorite things from 2012!)