7 Favorite Things

FEBRUARY

1. PINK AND RED PARTY - Always thrown in February. Girls only. We exchange gifts that are red and pink. Yummy foods. Get to know you games. Fun way to celebrate Valentine's with the friends you love.
2. RETURN OF AMERICAN IDOL - The awful auditions. The drama and tension of Hollywood week. The witty banter between Ryan Seacrest and Simon Cowell. The welcome of contestants by Randy Jackson "What's up dog?" and the is she or isn't she drunk Paula Abdul. And now the newest addition to the party, Kara DioGuardi. Let Season 8 begin!
3. TAYLOR SWIFT - At 14, she became a songwriter in Nashville, TN. Impressive. I can't say I followed her through her first album, but when Fearless came out. One listen and I was sold. You can't help but love this 19 year old. Especially after her very candid moment with Ellen Degeneres.
4. WEIGHT WATCHERS - Since I claimed that 2009 was The Year of Maria, getting healthier was one of the ways to make sure I stick with that statement. WW has been great! Been doing the diet for a little over a month and have lost 10 lbs!!! Thank you Weight Watchers!
5. THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW - I dvr this show and watch it when I get home from work. It is an instant pick me up from a long day. There's great music to dance to, fun games (Blindfolded Musical Chairs), great guests, and lots and lots of laughter!
6. THE GRAMMY'S - I live for this every year and have since I was a little girl. Going to the Grammy's is on my top five things to do in life. I don't want to go as a seat-filler. I want to go because I am winning an award, or going with someone else who is up for an award. You can check out my favorite moments from this year.
7. IMPROV - I love to laugh! I have friends who are in improv. You never know what is going to happen when you go to a show. The power in the place can go out, your friends can be encouraged to take part in the show, and you can find yourself being the butt of the jokes. That's Sereta with a T.