2012 in List Form

2012 was an interesting year. I am probably more obsessed with the Seahawks than at any point in my life, and I am probably farther away from pop culture now than at any other point in my life. It was not the great year for music that 2011 was, but it was still good. I actually found myself listening to more Indie/Folk Rock than Pop Punk. The year was pretty good for television, but nothing stood out one way or another, other than the end of House. The year was full of some monumental personal moments as well, as I finally accomplished some major goals. I am excited to share these moments with you.

As I posted last year, everything is ranked by my arbitrary personal preference. I don’t consider myself to be the preeminent source for any of these things, but I do like what I like. This just gives you a better glimpse into my personal pop culture

Albums
1. fun. – Some Nights
2. The Lumineers – Self-Titled
3. Capital Lights – Rhythm 'n' Moves
4. The Killers – Battle Born
5. Neon Trees – Picture Show
6. Anberlin - Vital
7. The Gaslight Anthem – Handwritten
8. Mumford & Sons – Babel
9. The Used – Vulnerable
10. Yellowcard – Southern Air

Songs
1. The Lumineers – Stubborn Love
2. fun. – We Are Young
3. Perfume Genius – Dark Parts
4. Capital Lights – Coldfront Heatstroke
5. Neon Trees - Still Young
6. Tim McMorris – Overwhelmed
7. The Gaslight Anthem – 45
8. Heroes for Hire – Heart Stops
9. Imagine Dragons – Radioactive
T10. Hit the Lights – Float Through Me
T10. Phil Phillips – Home

New Bands (to me)
1. The Lumineers
2. Imagine Dragons
3. Count Your Blessings
4. The Sun and the Sea
5. Tim McMorris
6. Her Bright Skies
7. Thrice
8. With the Punches
9. Perfume Genius
10. Eric Hutchinson

TV Shows
1. NCIS: Los Angeles
2. NCIS
3. Burn Notice
4. White Collar
5. Psych

Sports Moments
1. Russell Wilson leading the Seahawks to an OT win over the Bears (which I saw in person)
2. Seahawks' domination of the 49ers on Sunday Night Football
3. Seahawks' late game magic to defeat the Patriots
4. Seahawks 58, Cardinals 0
5. Dolph Ziggler winning Money in the Bank

Places to Eat
1. Granite City
2. Red Robin
3. The Grand Buffet
4. Noodles & Company
5. Fuddrucker’s

Classes to Teach
1. Mr. Duehr's 6th Grade class at AAA Academy

Websites
1. Facebook
2. My World, My Words
3. Jigzone
4. Sporcle
5. Yahoo! Sports

Personal Moments
1. Going to Bears/Seahawks, December 2
2. Finishing a Marathon, May 5
3. Getting hired for my first full time teaching up, August 23
4. Meeting a longtime friend, June 29
5. Portland with ZB and dinner with ZB and Jon, June 7
6. Summer trip into the city, August 18
7. Dinner with Rex, June 4
8. Touring CenturyLink Field, June 6
9. Trip to Michigan City, June 9
10. Black Friday in the city, November 23