Oprah used to do a “My Favorite Things†show every year so I decided to do the same, but without all the freebies. Sorry.
I reviewed my calendar and Yelp reviews from the past year and here’s my list of my favorite things. Everything on this list is something I use or do and enjoy. I’ve not been compensated in any way for including anyone in this post.
Working Out
Favorite Phoenix Area Race: P.F. Chang Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon
Favorite Place to get Running Shoes: Runner’s Den
Favorite Place to Work Out: Arizona Canal
Favorite Device for Sore Muscles: The Stick
Favorite Place to get Fixed when I Break Myself: Endurance Rehab
Food
Favorite Doughnut: Buttermilk bar from BoSa Donuts (open ‘til 10pm)
Favorite Mexican Food: Jordan’s
Favorite Greek Food: Greektown
Favorite Indian Food: The Dhaba
Favorite Dessert for Lunch: Yogurtland
Favorite Food Truck: Jamburritos
Favorite Dessert Food Truck: Mamma Toledo’s
Favorite Ice Krem (Phoenix): Churn
Favorite Ice Krem (Scottsdale): Sugar Bowl
Favorite Place for Late-Night Eats and Work:Â Gay Denny’s
Life
Favorite Dog Park: Margaret T. Hance Dog Park
Favorite Place for Shirts with Custom Verbiage: Brand X Custom T-shirts
Favorite Site for Shirts with Original Artwork: Threadless
Favorite Snuggle Wear: REI Yoga Pants
Favorite Person for Fixing my Sore Body: Thomas Porter
Favorite Shop for Music Geeks: Central Music
Favorite Bookstore: Changing Hands
Favorite TV Show: The Big Bang Theory
Favorite Reality Show: Deadliest Catch
Favorite Place to Go When I Really Need to Escape: Firefly Room at the Phoenix Art Museum
Online
Favorite Webhost: Dreamhost
Favorite Social Media Platform: Twitter
Favorite Podcast: Savage Lovecast
Favorite Online Cartoon: Foamy the Squirrel
Favorite Site for Travel Suggestions: Roadside America
Favorite Site for Everything Else: Reddit
Events and Activities
Favorite Flash Mob: Improv AZ’s No Pants Light Rail Ride
Favorite Community Event: Ignite Phoenix
Favorite Place on a Friday Night: ASU Women’s Gymnastics Meets
Favorite Phoenix Geek Event: Phoenix Ultimate Geek Smackdown (PUGS)
Favorite Place to see Who’s Who in the Local Zoo: Local First Arizona Fall Festival
I hope you’ve enjoyed my list and perhaps it’s inspired you to try some of my favorite things. 😉