I AM Casey: 2011

{1}The Muppets

Ladies and Gentlemen, Its The Muppet Show! // Its time to play the music // Its time to light the lights // Its time to meet the muppets on the Muppet Show tonight. // Its time put on makeup // Its time to dress up right // Its time to raise the curtain on the Muppet Show tonight! // But now its getting started // Why don't you get things started? // Its time to get things started // On the most sensantional // Inspirational // Celebrational // Muppet-ational // This is what we call The Muppet Show!

{2}Amazon

I don't know if it's a sign of me getting older... or just wiser (I'd like to think the later) but this year I managed to do the majority of my holiday shopping online. I just couldn't handle the Christmas crowds; and the few in-store purchases I did actually make, were on days-off of work during the week. I really don't know why everyone doesn't just buy online. My favorite webstore had to be Amazon. You can find almost anything there, and no waiting in line while some old lady writes a check. Plus it's always like a little surprise when your special delivery arrives. Mail over mall any day!

{3}Friends With Benefits

Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis charmed the pants off me in this funny romantic comedy. Figuratively speaking anyway. They had great chemistry, and played well off each other. (She is quickly becoming one of my ultimate faves!) The rest of the cast as just as hilarious! Woody Harrelson especially deserves a mention. I was surprised as just how much I enjoyed this flick. A great choice for movie night with your loved one or with your friends (regular, or the kind with benefits.) Or in my case, with your cats.

{4}Demetri's 'Music of the Year'

I have two go-to friends in my life that keep me 'current' and hook me up with amazing music suggestions. (Both of which have been mentioned on Love List before.) This month was no different, as my friend Demetri published his Albums and Songs of the Year Playlists. Once I had my fix of Christmas songs (via #9) and Robyn (#7; act surprised!) I had moved on to a continuous loop of fresh and fabulous tunes. Thanks DJDemetri for turning me onto the 2011 work of YACHT, The Whip, Metronomy, Lykke Li, Holy Ghost!, Friendly Fires and Sound of Arrows (to name a few) along with previous faves like Florence + The Machine and Monarchy. I'll be enjoying this ultimate playlist well into 2012! Check out these bands, they're awesome! (If you have Spotify I have them saved there.)

{5}Our Idiot Brother

Paul Rudd is always so utterly adorable, funny and charming.

Yes, even while rocking hippie Jesus hair and wearing orange Crocs.
Watch the trailer HERE.

{6}My Paul Frank Comfy Pants

Old drafty houses should be required to come with such comfy winter attire! I LOVE wearing my new pants [in the privacy of my own home.] Well full disclosure just once, only once ever in public to the grocery store. A fact I'm not particularly proud of but what I lacked in style points, I made up in comfort. They're great, I may or may not be wearing them as we speak!

{7}Robyn

This month I rediscovered, or rather more correctly, 're-obsessed' over Robyn. After her amazaballs SNL Performances [1 and 2], she earned a spot back on heavy repeat (when I need to take a break from the Christmas tunes.) She is such a creative and passionate artist, who is just fun watch do her thing. She should be way more famous than she is. She's a superstar! Other Robyn highlights this month included the music video for Call Your Girlfriend and the song Stars 4-Ever. Werq momma!

{8}Nog

It's just not the season without this annual holiday treat! This year, however, I graduated from the standard dairy version to the Silk brand Nog. Mmmm Soy! It's like Christmas in a cup, and probably a good thing it's only available once a year, to keep my belly from rolling like a bowl full of jelly. (Well more than it already does.)

{9}Pandora

Sure I love Spotify, Slacker and iTunes, but hands down the best Christmas music source of the year goes to Pandora! (And it's convenient on the go iPhone app.) It took me a while to jump on the Pandora bandwagon, but I'm glad I finally did. In addition to festive tunes, especially now that the season is over, they have great channels for work out music! Perfect for cardio at the gym and all your (er, rather my) New Year resolutions.

{10}Salt Lake City at Night

Sure everyone knows (at least I think they do) about the world famous Temple Square Christmas lights displays, but they are not the only ones with holiday spirit. The downtown area transforms itself with twinkling lights lining the streets each year. Other jolly spots include The Gallivan Plaza and The Gateway shopping district. (Which had an AMAZING tree this year!) It's so easy to get into the holiday spirit when you live in a beautiful festive city!

{11}Year in Pop Mash-Up

Every year one of the things I look forward to is the annual DJ Earworm's United States of Pop 2011: World Go Boom. This mash-up includes the likes of Adele, Bruno Mars, Britney Spears, Katy Perry, LMFAO, Nicki Minaj and Rihanna. It's a great way to enjoy and relive the past 365 days of pop music's biggest hit makers. See it HERE if you haven't already!

{12}Compliments For Strangers

Viral Video

The world needs more things, and more people like this.

Watch it HERE. Now wouldn't you agree?

{13}Treevenge

If you think there isn't enough blood and gore during the holidays, well then I found the perfect short movie for you! Turns out that it's not human zombies we have to worry about, it's those of the pine variety. (Phew, than goodness I use artificial. Maybe I'll be spared!) You'll never look at a freshly cut X-Mas tree the same way. Promise! See it HERE. Oh, and there's some swears as well sprinkled in with the carnage. Merry Christmas every body!