First off at the beginning of the year, we got our puppy Freddie Prince! It has been a joy to watch him grow and discover the world around him. Watching him open his bark boxes each month and taking him shopping. We took him to Bark on Biddle during the summer which was so much fun!
Travis had his graphic novel Detroit Exorcist come out and we have done some really cool events in Detroit to promote it. He just released Part II and you can buy both on Amazon now!
Started partaking in Trivia Nights- specializing in Friends and Gossip Girl and ran my 2nd 5K inflatable run.
Got to live with my honey for a bit over the summer, which gets me so excited for the future and I leased my 1st car this year a Chevy Malibu.
New Girl ended this year which is sad but the ending was just perfect. Same with Once Upon a Time.. even though the last season was annoying at times, the end was great.
Just like every year this is the time where I reflect on 2018 pop culture and what I'm looking forward to in 2019. These are in no particular order just my favorites of 2018.
MOVIES
The Greatest Showman- Talk about a massive film that I wish I could have seen in the theatre because of how epic the numbers were and the effects. I love the choreography, especially the bar scene with Zac and Hugh. The soundtrack is phenomenal.
Black Panther- With all the hype surrounding this movie it really didn't disappoint. Wakanda was a beautiful place and it had a great cast of ass kicking ladies. Probably one of the best Marvel movies.
Venom- It was dismissed by the critics but I really loved this movie! I thought Tom Hardy was great and the relationship with Venom was funny and fun.
Coco- I am late to seeing Coco, I watched this on Netflix and omg what a special movie. It hits you in all the feels and Mama Coco... ugh my heart.
A Quiet Place- I am not a huge fan of Horror genre but this movie was fantastic! John Krasinski and Emily Blunt were amazing and this movie was actually terrifying in some parts and the end just gets you in the feels..
Bohemian Rhapsody- LOVE Freddie Mercury. Rami Malek had better get something for his performance because it was spot on.
Fifty Shades Freed- Is this a cinematic masterpiece? no it's not but it's a hell of a good time and the soundtrack is amazing. They really did wrap up the end in a nice little bow though.
Game Night- Hilarious! Jesse Plemmons character is so creepy and ridiculous.
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again- I love this one more than the first one. The numbers were so good and the casting was perfect and Lily James was my summer aesthetic this year.
Night School- Tiffany Hadish and Kevin Hart hyjinks what could be more fun then that?
Honorable Mentions:
Avengers Infinity War- It was cool seeing all the Marvel Characters come together again but the ending made me leave it off my top 10 list.
Ready Player One- It was a really different kind of movie that was entertaining but it was just a lot of movie crammed into one but the little Easter eggs were fun to find.
TV
The Resident- Emily Van Camp is in it so you know it's going to be a great show. In fact it's the only medical show that I watch and it's just so good!
Manifest- Never watched Lost and that is what a lot of people compare this show to... The story is really intriguing.
God Friended Me- Really cute show! They need more family friendly shows like this on TV.
Good Girls- Great Cast and great times.. it was a fun ride.
Imposters- I started watching this show on Netflix and I was so sad to hear it got cancelled and didn't really leave with a satisfying ending.
Assassination of Gianni Versace- Ohh Darren Criss was an absolute show stopper in this.. so creepy and deranged. He deserves all the awards.
Queer Eye- Obsessed and waiting on pins and needles for Season 3!!
The Neighborhood- Fun show and a reverse take on All in the Family. It's very funny though..
All American- Based on a true story it's a pretty good teen drama about football
Nailed It!- Very entertaining!
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina- A lot darker than Melissa John Hart's Sabrina but it's a solid story.
American Housewife- Really funny show, wish I would have watched it sooner.
Honorable Mentions:
You- I would have added this to the top shows because it was very good and Penn Badgley was so creepy. Can't wait to see Season 2.
Happy Together- I'm sad this is getting canceled. I enjoyed the chemistry between Damon Wayans Jr. and Amber Stevens and the side characters were funny.
MUSIC
- Sofi Tukker- Best Friend:The first new song that I heard this year and it's always stuck with me.
- Bruno Mars Ft. Cardi B- Finesse: Another great song with an awesome In Living Color inspired music video.
- Kane Brown Ft. Lauren Alaina- What Ifs: Really got into country this year, this song is just so good
- Anne-Marie- 2002: Love this song!! What a walk down memory lane.
- DJ Snake Ft. Selena Gomez and Cardi B- Taki Taki: This song is just a fun bop!
- 5 Seconds of Summer- Youngblood: This song is such a jam. I'm looking forward to listening to more of their songs
- Maroon 5- Girls Like You: Another favorite of the year that was overplayed but fun to sing along to
- Fifty Shade Freed- I love the Fifty Shades soundtracks so much! Even more so the movies. Haliee Steinfeld's Capital Letters is so dreamy and For You by Rita Ora and Liam Payne is your typical 50 shades song. Heaven by Julia Michaels and The Wolf by The Spencer Lee Band
- Camila Cabello- First off I know Sangria Wine was not on the album but it was the Summer anthem. Never Be The Same, Consequences, Real Friends and She Loves Control are all bops in their own right.
- Carrie Underwood- She always knocks it out of the park with her records. Carrie always finds a way to tell a story with her songs.
- Ariana Grande- Sweetner. Sweetner. Sweetner. Looking forward to the next record. Thank You, Next. The most epic video of the year...
- Shawn Mendes- I think I have listened to the album more than the others. Nervous is such a jam. In My Blood is epic. Lost in Japan. It's all good and Justin Timberlake should be taking notes.
- Mean Girls Broadway Soundtrack- I would LOVE to see this show live but for now I will settle for listening to the songs..
- Carly Rae Jepsen- I was shocked at how good this album was. She's got a great 80's influenced album.
FASHION
- Lupita Nyong'o- The Black Panther red carpets were fantastic. I could pick more outfits from the year but these three were my favorite.
- Allison Janney- Such a classy lady. I love her as an actress but she really slayed Awards season and I Tonya premieres.
- Nicole Kidman- Another lady that I love to see what she's wearing on the Red Carpet. Always gives of the Bewitched vibes and I love her for that.
- Dakota Johnson- I loved these glitter moments of 2018 of Dakota Johnson. She's such a beautiful hippie when she wants to be.
- Cate Blanchett- Always the risk taker. You never know what you are going to get with Cate and that's exciting.
- Gina Rodriguez- Annihilation Premiere
- Brie Larson- SAG Awards
- Blake Lively- MET Ball Gala aka: Best Dressed of the Year!!
- Gigi Hadid- MET Ball Gala
- Amber Heard- Aquaman Premiere
PEOPLE
- Britney Spears and everything to do with her instagram- No matter what year it is Britney is going to be queen. If you haven't seen her instagram, please go and follow her. Also 4 podcasts you should follow Britney's Gram, Hold On One Second We're Talking About Britney Spear It's Britney Bitch and We Need To Talk About Britney Spears.
- Madelaine Petsch- I adore her on Riverdale but she started a Youtube Channel and it's fun getting to know her.
- Raw Beauty Kristi- One of my favorite Youtubers. She is so funny and real and I'm so happy I found her this year.
- Fab Five- 2018 was the year of Queer Eye and the Fab Five. They are so perfect!
- Anna Faris- She's unqualifiihihihi unqualified. Anna! I love listening to Anna Faris's podcast she has such a great lineup of guests and always makes me laugh.
- Bobbi Brown Face Base- This is an expensive product but it is great for dry skin. Smells wonderful and lays makeup down beautifully.
- Maybelline Super Stay Foundation- Not too matte but stays on my face and doesn't look cakey. I got the most compliments when I wore this foundation
- Colourpop No Filter Stix- Finally a stick foundation that is affordable and doesn't look too matte on my dry skin.
- Too Faced Born This Way Sculpting Concealer- I have been using the heck out of this concealer and it's great
- Colourpop Face Powder and Hourglass Vanish Powder- Both really great loose powders
- Milk Kush Mascara- LOVE! It conditions lashes and builds volume.
- Smashbox Cali Contour- Beautiful shades of contour and bronzer. The highlight is a little dark for my skin tone but this was a staple in the Summer.
- Colourpop Palettes- Perception, Good Sport, Oh La La, Chasing Rainbows... pretty much all the palettes that were released this year were fantastic!
- Colourpop Supernova shadows- Great alternative to the Stila glitters and definitely more affordable.
- BH Cosmetics Weekend Festival Palette- Beautiful!
- Glam Glow Super Clearing Mud Mask- a charcoal mask that you can actually see suck toxins out of your pores.
- Drake- I'm Upset: YES! Degrassi reunions are the best and this music video was such a treat!
- Jersey Shore Family Vacation: Love them or hate them, it's fun to watch and who doesn't get wrapped up in the Jersey drama.
- Boy Meets World Cast at Comic Con: Ugh, the 8 year old in me was dying to be at this thing lol
- 25th Anniversary Sandlot Cast: One of my favorite movies..
- Shanae Grimes with Annalynne McCord, Matt Lanter, and Cassie Steele: On Shanae's Youtube channel she has been doing throwback episodes with actors from her old shows and it was so much fun to watch
- Steve Carell on SNL: Probably the next best thing were gonna get to an Office Reunion.
- Legally Blonde 3 Announcement: Ugh so excited for this. Reese is perfect.
THINGS I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO IN 2019
UPDATE:
Well I would say here's the a healthy 2019 but I've already spent the first couple days sick with a head cold and a stuffed nose. Hopefully this post makes sense lol
