Instead of my resolutions I thought I'd share my favorite things of 2006. Well, 16 of them at least.

16. Golf: My handicap was calculated and it was a sobering moment. A single solitary tear was shed, I'm sure of it. A finally realized that swinging the club with brute force was not going to get that white little ball any further and I think I may finally understand the mechanics of a chip shot.
15. The Gym: It's just happened over the past month but my recent venture back into the gym (six days a week, 1 hour each morning) has been a drastic lifestyle change. A good one... I think. I still hate doing mornings. I'm doing it in the name of physical fitness, but I'm hoping a couple of abs make their appearance on the way.
14. Street Vendor Food: Specifically, the guy on the corner of 53rd and Lexington that sells Halal food. Mixed lamb schwarma & chicken on basmati rice with white sauce and spicy chili sauce served with salad. All for $4. I'll take you thank you very much.
13. Las Vegas: Craps, texas hold 'em, gourmet buffets, champagne, drinks on the rocks. Gambling buddies. It's all too much to explain but it's far too great.
12. Xbox 360: It's the uber-toy.
11. Christian Bale: The guy is one of my favorite actors, not to mention the guy is Welsh. (because you know... Welsh and Korean... are real tight... ummm) Matt Damon is a close second.
10. DVR (TiVo): It took me a while to join the bandwagon, but better late than never. Recording shows on HDTV and watching them later, commercial free is pure bliss.
9. Keane - 'Under the Iron Sea': One of my favorite albums of the year, especially when it rains. Top song is 'Ode To Lonely' by Red Guitar, but I really am obsessed with new bands so choosing just one is a tough cookie.
8. YouTube: Need there be more said?
7. The Bagel: Toasted wheat bagels with cream cheese are a godsend.
6. Bargainist.com: Because just like you, I love a deal. On an entirely different note, Pandora.com has brought me musical joy for many-a-hours.
5. My local tailor: Because he hemmed it, trimmed it, fit it and it all looked fantastic.
4. Women's fashion since 2005: the mini, the skinny, the tunic, the belt, there was little I didn't like... well besides the ballet shoe - still not sold on that one.
3. MySpace: I hate it. I hate it. I like it. I love it. I hate it.
2. E-mail: I hate it. I hate it. I like it. I love it. I hate it.
1. New York City: This was the year of New York City, for me. It was my first year here and easily a turning point for my life. Career change, social melee, family separation (distance), culinary delights (ahhh...), rent flabergastment, fashion forays, physicality, oh and did I mention the street vendor food? This city has affected me in more ways than I can count and in fewer ways than I originally thought. I'm finally feeling more 'settled' so 2007 is going to be one helluva discovery year. Of course, I'll share as much of it as I 'can' here on the ol' midweekpost.

Hope the new years is a great one for you all and your resolutions are fulfilled.

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This entry was posted by eric yang, on Monday, January 01, 2007. You can leave your response.