Goodbye 2011!

Coral Cocktail by Mandy Lynne

The new year is fast approaching and it seems like 2011 just flew by! Personally, it was a great year full of happiness and self-discovery. I'm sure you've had some memorable moments too, but now it's time for new beginnings and fresh starts. So let's ring in 2012 with hope and optimism shall we? :)


Here's my list of the year's "Most Memorable" awards. What's on your list?


Most Memorable Book: The Help by Kathryn Stockett
Most Memorable Author: Paulo Coelho (with the much-awaited release of "Aleph")
Most Memorable Movie: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 (X-Men Origins and Transformers coming in close behind)
Most Memorable Natural Disaster: Japanese earthquake (and all other areas affected)
Most Memorable Man-made Disaster: The riots in London, England
Most Memorable Political Moment: The fall of Libyan leader Gadhafi 
Most Memorable Discovery: HIV/AIDS vaccine by University of Western Ontario
Most Memorable New TV Show: Suits (I'm torn between this and Hart of Dixie)
Most Memorable New Comedy TV Show: Two Broke Girls 
Most Memorable New Fantasy TV Show: Once Upon a Time
Most Memorable Color: You may disagree but Taupe was a really popular colour this year. The colour combinations with it are endless!
Most Memorable Actress: Emma Stone (Crazy Stupid Love, The Help, Friends with Benefits)
Most Memorable Actor: Ryan Gosling (Crazy Stupid Love, Drive, Ides of March)
Most Memorable Hairstyle: Braids (french, waterfall, fishtail...you name it)
Most Memorable Women's Clothing: Anything with lace
Most Memorable Athletic Moment: Dallas Mavericks championship win over Miami Heat
Most Memorable Movie Adaptation of Book: The Help (I'm a die-hard Harry Potter fan and since the last movie came out this year I should have put it here, but I truly believe that in staying true to the book...the Help did so much better!)
Most Memorable Home-made Dinner: (this is such a tough one) Thanksgiving family dinner
Most Memorable Home-made Dessert: Tiramisu (my mom made it from an old Italian recipe)
Most Memorable Drink: Iced Tea (always.)
Most Memorable Snack: Hummus & crackers/pita chips
Most Memorable Summer Memory: Family visit from Australia (and all our adventures!)
Most Memorable Class: Personality with Prof. Marchese
Most Memorable Personal Item of Clothing: Finding a new favourite pair of jeans
Most Memorable Personal Defining Moment: Re-starting this blog 
Most Memorable Personal Accomplishment: Donating 13 inches of my hair to cancer patients
Most Memorable Family Memory: Dad's surgeries
Most Memorable (and Indulgent) Purchase: Coach bag (that I have yet to use) 
Most Memorable Bargain Purchase: Too many to count haha...let's go with $4 boots.
Most Memorable Artist: Adele
Most Memorable Song: Good Life by One Republic
Most Memorable Worldwide Broadcast: The Royal Wedding (I'm guilty of watching all 6 hours of this)
Most Memorable Assembly: The Occupy Protests around the world

Happy New Year!!!

I wish you success and happiness in 2012 and be safe!