Best of 2010
Best of 2004,
2005,
2006,
2007,
2008,
2009
and now 2010!
Yes the inaugural best of the year post! I’ve added a new category this year called “trip of the year”.
Album of the Year – Angus and Julia Stone – Down the Way
This is probably the most “starred” record in my iTunes collection.
My favourite tracks are “Santa Monica Dream” and “Draw Your Swords”.
Checkout this video of
Santa Monica Dream – live at Cafe de la Danse, Paris
Cinema Trip of the Year – INCEPTION
Although there are a few plot holes, I really enjoyed this film.
It’s intense to watch as you’re always trying to figure out the twist.
If you haven’t seen it, go do it! Shutter Island came a close second.
DVD of the Year – Modern Family
The show takes the Office-style genre to the next level.
Three “modern families” create great comedy with a serious message at the end.
Awesome. Hope there’s a third season!
Book of the Year – A Journey
I haven’t quite finished this book yet. It’s probably the only non-technical book I bought this year, so by default it wins book of the year.
Game of the Year – Angry Birds
A sign of the times. The most played game of the year on the iPad and iPhone.
Swing birds at targets while accounting for velocity and gravity. Simple and fun.
Website of the Year – Hacker News
I used to think Techmeme was the best place for tech news. Not anymore.
Hacker News is a great mashup for entrepreneurs and techies, plus the
“no procrastinate” feature is brilliant.
Technology Purchase of the Year – Apple TV
This device changed how we use TV. Terrestrial TV is fading out at our house.
Apple TV lets us watch what we want, when we want, stream from the PC,
and browse photos and YouTube.
Restaurant of the Year – Gantleys
One of our favourites, and where we went on the day we got engaged.
A great little restaurant just outside Queenstown, New Zealand.
Trip of the Year – Queenstown
Our favourite (and most expensive) holiday. Getting engaged was the standout,
and the helicopter ride to Milford Sound was one of the best experiences ever.
Well that wraps up the Best of 2010!
Have a happy new year!!