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Monday, December 29, 2008

2008 Year in Review
Mood:

happy
Topic: my two cents

2008 Year in Review

Now in its fourth installment, the 2008 Year in Review captures the year's highs, lows and oh-so-memorable moments

Best Drinking Buddy

Lecinda (Elle) -- February 29

Worst Lifestyle Adjustment

Attempting to be hipster --July 8

Best Celebrity Encounter

Sarah meets Graham from 'The Bachelorette -- October 4

Craziest Photo Op.

Balcony shot at Ruby Foo, UWS -- July 11

Best Role Model

Tim Gunn -- August 7

Worst Political Move

CA passes Prop 8 -- November 12

Best Theater Experience

HAIR in the Park -- August 13

Worst Neck Accessory

Hickey #1 -- September 21

Even Worse Neck Accessory

Hickey #2 -- November 8

Most Random Celebrity (Male)

Nick Kroll -- December 4

Most Random Celebrity (Female)

Terra Jole -- July 23

Most Inspirational Event

Out of the Darkness overnight walk -- June 7-8

Best Concert (tie)

Bob Guiney Band -- June 1

Band from TV -- October 11

Best Celebrity Endorsement

Tori Spelling Approves of 'cosmoPAULitan' -- March 11

Worst Photography Skills

Cosmo's pictures of Kate with celebrities -- March 11

Best Attempt to Make the Y.I.R.

Lauren's "To catch a preditor night" -- January 3

Best Addiction next to ~~MySpace~~ FACEBOOK

Cait Doyle's Hot Mess in Manhattan -- July 23

Best Day
Being a Maverick at Disney with Laura -- November 15

Worst Question Asked
"May I have a photo?" instead of "May I have a ride?" -- May 8

Most S(k)inful night

Nude Body Sugaring at Therapy -- August 23

Best Quote

"You're like the Perez Hilton of New York," Sharon Kenny (June 8) -- Photo: December 5

Worst excuse to get a photo

"I've been told I'm the Perez Hilton of New York" -- June 28

Best News

Rebobca moves back in 2009! -- August 16

Best Party

My Double Birthday Bash -- March 28

Best Party, not invited to

Drew Lachey's 'Spamalot' opening party -- June 25

Best Press Moment

Richard Simmons in Penn Station -- May 15

Best Realization of a Celebrity Present

Gossip Girl's Matthew Settle -- October 11

Best Reason to Cancel Plans

AJo comes to visit -- January 8

Best ~~Red~~ Green Carpet

The CW Upfronts -- May 13

Best Solo Show
Kate Pazakis, Unzipped -- December 9

Most Anticipated Reunion

Princess Angela and Prince Paul -- December 26

Biggest Celebrity Freakout

Robert Buckley and Lindsey Price from Lipstick Jungle -- October 11

Biggest Shocker

Celebrity Sponsor Jeff joins Guiding Light -- September 27

Favoritest New Friend

Jordan P. -- July 18

Most Casual Celebrity Encounter

Gossip Girl's Connor Paolo -- December 4

Most Missed Friend

Stef N. -- September 3

Worst Lunchtime Guests

Disney Birds -- November 15

Worst Outfit on a Cold Night

Michael Phelps -- October 31

Best Karaoke Bar
Keats Karaoke -- May 10

Best Return of a Celebrity Sponsor

Terri -- June 2

Best RiceCake Reunion

The Bunnies hit NYC -- October 4

Favorite Television Moment

Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa -- September 8

Most Missed Coworker

Anne C. -- June 27

Most Outrageous Photo

Richard Simmons in Penn Station -- May 15

Best M.C.E. Moment

Brent's Holiday Party -- December 13

Best Karaoke Duet

FitzyCent the Witch and PaulyFlav as Michael Phelps -- October 31

Best Reunification

ReBobca comes back, again and again -- July 5

Worst Rehashing of an Idea

Trying out AGAIN for American Gladiators -- May 13

Priceless Cosmo Moment

Cait Doyle's entrance into my life -- December 5

Craziest Videos to Surface

American Gladiator Try-outs -- January 15

As you can see, this has been quite a year and I thank you for joining me as I go along. Here's to a happy and healthy 2009, may all of your days be merry and bright! Always, cosmo! xoxo

blogged by paul at 10:43 PM EST

Updated: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 2:19 AM EST

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Full House Chinese Restaurant!

Because Michelle Tanner and company opened a Chinese Restaurant in Vermont after the show ended.

blogged by paul at 11:23 AM EST

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Friday, December 26, 2008

Over the river...
Topic: on location

Car rides with the fam. We are heading to Nana and Papa's. This should be an experience!

blogged by paul at 1:06 PM EST

Updated: Monday, December 29, 2008 8:46 AM EST

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Thursday, December 25, 2008

Merry Christmas to all... and to all a good night... FINALLY
Mood:

chillin'
Topic: la familia

Merry Christmas one and all! Let me first start out by saying how blessed I am to be spending this Christmas season with my friends and family this year in the Green Mountain State. Getting here, and by here I mean, typing away in my childhood bedroom with my laptop has been a trip and a half thus far. Let's first begin on Christmas Eve. I also apologize I am not creative enough to write my own version of 'Twas the Night, but I'm sure you can live without it.

I arrived at JFK airport, Terminal 5 in one piece after almost getting into several accidents along the way thanks to my house-mate's cousin. One of these took place not 500 yards from the house in Queens and before I even had my seat belt fastened. Arriving a tad bit early (which I was fine with) for my 10:40PM flight I stood in line to drop my one piece of luggage off. My one checked bag contained my usual carry on, which I conveniently placed inside an empty suitcase so I could travel back with lots of goodies from Mom's pantry. The line for security was a bit long and I was all bundled up in a brand new winter coat (THANK YOU AGAIN CARMEN!!!) but it moved rather quickly and soon I was in the promised land of the new Terminal Five! T5 as the subway ads proclaimed seemed to be everything I expected, a fancy airport terminal. Oh well, I decided to mark my territory by a secluded outlet and powered up my laptop to watch the Christmas episode of Guiding Light. Boarding time came and went and even though the flight still said On Time, I knew since we were obviously not on schedule, the board did not update properly. Sure enough, twenty minutes or so pass and then finally we start to board.

My initial thought when I heard the cabin door being closed was sweet this is a pretty empty plane. I had the entire row to myself, and even the entire row across the aisle was empty until someone decided to move away from their seatmate and occupy the window seat. The flight, while probably not the worst flight in the history of aviation, but it was definitely not one I would like to repeat. The turbulence was out of control, the pouring rain and gusts of wind did not make it any easier to handle. At one point everyone bounced out of their seats, which was followed by two totally different reactions, the sound of laughter (why, I'm still not sure) and some elderly woman who screamed, "Get this f---er on the ground!" In my head I seconded her emotion!

We arrived safely on the ground, thank goodness, and I quickly called Dad to let him know I was safe. My first stop at the Burlington International Airport was baggage claim. I waited, and waited and waited. After six years of flying JetBlue to and from New York and Burlington, my checked baggage, the one containing my carry-on with all my clothes, was missing. I filed the necessary paperwork and they said it would be with me the next afternoon after they located it. Even the JetBlue attendant was confused at the misplaced luggage, I was only going from JFK to BTV, a 45 minute flight at most, where on Earth did it end up? Christmas arrived, presents were unwrapped, lots of cheer was spread and food was gobbled up! Still no word from JetBlue though regarding my luggage. After three phone calls, I finally received word at 2:17PM the luggage was safely en route to my location. Seven hours later, a canceled trip to Nana's , two phone calls to the delivery service and even a cat nap, I finally had enough and called JetBlue to find out if they knew anything. I spoke with a gentleman who thought seven hours was a bit excessive, so he looked into it and called me back very quickly saying the driver was in my town and should be there soon. Twenty minutes later, sure enough they arrived, luggage in tow!

I now feel like my vacation can actually begin. It took a bit to get started, but I know the remaining ten days of Christmas will only get better and better! To you and your loved one, have a very merry Christmas!

blogged by paul at 10:54 PM EST

Updated: Thursday, December 25, 2008 10:57 PM EST

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Wednesday, December 24, 2008

T-minus 6 hours and counting!
Mood:

chatty
Topic: big apple

As the song goes, "All my bags are packed, I'm ready to go..." and sure enough, last night after I had my laundry picked up, I decided to do the unthinkable, pack early! I did really well this time around simply because I'm used to traveling now for work and packing light for a few days at a time. This trip however, is an eleven day voyage to the Green Mountain State and I can not wait to have a little rest and relaxation. Well, as much rest and relaxation one can have when visiting family for the holidays! I am going to do my best though to enjoy every moment! I've got a few more things to do before leaving for the airport, but fear not, things are right on schedule for the Year in Review and it should be up the last week of December! Brace yourself, this year will be off the chart! "The Perez Hilton of New York" (thank you Sharon Kenny) will do his best to top the past three Year in Reviews!

blogged by paul at 4:02 PM EST

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