There's still 5 days left.... a whole lot can happen in 5 days.
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2009 was one of the most important years of my life. I left New Zealand at the start of the year with my family to move to Australia. I started University in May (Bachelor of Film and Television) and completed two semesters. Through my second semester I became unsure about whether I actually wanted to take most of these classes (most of them are technical, I wanted to study the theoretical side of film as well) and have changed my degree to a Bachelor of Arts, with Majors in Film and Television and Journalism. I need to complete one more film class (I actually have to make a short film or two for this one) to get my first Major and I will be doing two Journalism classes next semester (starting January 18 ).
I think I've tried to read/watch a lot of things this year. At the start of the year I attempted to read a book a week and for a while I was successful... until I started University and other things took up my time. Next year I want to try and read more books. However, I did read quite a lot of comics this year. I completed Lucifer, Preacher, Punisher MAX, Y The Last Man, Scott Pilgrim, Ex Machina, Scalped, Swamp Thing... and probably more. I think I've been watching an average of a movie a day for most of the year and thus have added quite a few of those "must see" movies to my seen list. I hope to continue this next year. I've also been watching a ****load of TV shows, both old and new.
My favourites this year... I am loving Blackest Night. Geoff Johns has continued to excel this year, with Green Lantern, JSA's finale, Flash and Adventure Comics. Rucka and JHW3's Detective Comics is perfection. I'm really liking Captain America Reborn. Jason Aaron and Jonathan Hickman are becoming two of my favourite writers, with Punisher MAX, Scalped, Wolverine: Weapon X, Ghost Rider, Fantastic Four and Secret Warriors between them. Looking forward to what they do next year. I can't wait for Siege to be over and for Marvel Comics to return to telling great stories (hopefully!).
TV shows... I've watched a lot of TV this year. Fringe Season 2 is kind of boring. Flashforward started mediocre but is now getting pretty good. The Prisoner was a massive disappointment. Lost Season 5 was crazy and I am so excited for the final season. The Seinfeld reunion in Curb Your Enthusiasm was amazing. This is the first year I've been watching 30 Rock as it airs and I'm loving it. The Office has become kind of disappointing but Parks and Recreation has really picked up. Enjoying both Modern Family and Community. I hope V picks up next year otherwise I'm going to drop it. However, my favourites of the year? Dexter Season 4 and Breaking Bad Season 2. Both had me so ****ing excited I watched the entire seasons in a day or two. I can't wait to see what happens next.
Movies... there have been a lot of great sci fi movies this year. Star Trek, Moon, District 9, Avatar... I've loved all of them. Inglourious Basterds was fantastic. A Serious Man was amazing. Where the Wild Things was love. I still want to see Invictus, The Lovely Bones, The Road, Up in the Air... and there are a lot of movies next year I'm looking forward to.
Music... I haven't really listened to much music from 2009. However, Karen O has become one of my favourite artists because of the Where the Wild Things Are soundtrack and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs' It's Blitz.
Books... I think the only 2009 book I've read has been Under the Dome. It's pretty good but kind of slow. I need to finish it.
Games... I haven't played any 2009 games... or any video games at all. I think I'm finished with them.
I think that's everything. As for 2010, I hope to get a job, find what I really want to study at University, read more books and watch more movies.