Hello everyone! I know it’s been about six months since I’ve posted here, and I am going to blame it on the prolonged-neverending-braintomush-pandemic because…well, it’s true! But this post isn’t about me ranting into the void; it’s about the annual grasshopper awards! Grab your popcorn and get ready for my favorites of 2021; I’ve added a few categories!
Best Discovery of 2021
This goes to a YouTuber I stumbled across who has provided me hours of vivid storytelling. He’s my go-to Thing In The Background As I Draw. If you like the strange, dark & mysterious, MrBallen has you covered.
Thank you for keeping me company while I sketch, draw, and paint, MrBallen!
Best Show of 2021
This award goes to my favorite show that aired this year (we all know what my all-time favorite is!).
The Expanse.
Season 5 (and now 6) keeps me on the edge of my seat, and if you follow me on various platforms–or have seen me in real life–chances are you know of a certain, growing obsession of the Mars variety. I love everything about this show except for the fact that we get fewer episodes this final season. I’ve talked about The Expanse before, so without further adieu, thank you to the cast & crew for hours of entertainment and sparking my imagination!
Best Movie of 2021
This one goes to 1917 (with a huge thanks to Delta over the summer, lol! I take full advantage of catching up on films when I fly). This one did not disappoint. It is a thrilling ride from the moment it starts. The way it was filmed–a continuous shot–is part of what makes this movie so gripping. If you are a history buff or have an interest in WWI, 1917 is a must see.
Best Wardrobe Find of 2021
As I mentioned earlier, The Expanse awakened a certain, dusty red obsession in me. I found this shirt when looking for something else, and I had to by it. I mean look at it. It captures everything badass about Mars and how much I want to go there.
Thank you to Everyday Astronaut for the hard work you do to bring us your live streams and videos. I’ve worn this shirt more times than I can count.
Best Vintage Find of 2021
I’ll give you a moment to guess. It feels like eons since I bought the winner of this award, but it was, indeed, in 2021.
…Time’s up! This one goes to the beautiful purses from the set of Man in the High Castle I got early in the year.
Best of the Best 2021
This is for everyone who kept me company, laughed with me, or made me smile—both in person and online.
Thank you for making the pandemic a bit easier to handle.
*There is no Best Book category this year as I have yet to finish reading any of the multitude of books I started.
