these are a few of my favorite things

Before I begin today's blog I would like to point out that today is January 11, 2011. The date can also be read this way: 1/11/11...that's pretty cool. The only day this year that will be cooler is November 11 or 11/11/11, but we'll get to that when it comes. Anyway, onto the blog.

Many people have favorites of particular things, like a favorite color, a favorite food, a favorite number, etc. I am one such person. I've got a favorite of everything. In fact, I'm that guy who claims every movie to be my favorite if I like it and it's being discussed. But, even with that being said, I don't see the point in declaring favorites. Does having a favorite number mean you will have no use for other numbers, or having a favorite color mean you won't buy/wear things that are other colorings, or having a favorite food mean it's all you will eat? Of course not. So really, I'm not sure haven't favorites is so important, with the exception of giving fodder for an otherwise awkward first date.

Pointless or not, as I said, even I have them. So here are my meaningless favorites:

• Color - Most people who know me would tell you that my favorite color is orange. They would be correct. In fact, I've like orange for quite some time. I also like brown. When I was younger, my favorite color was green. I don't know how/why that should change. Regardless, I like earth tones.
• Food - I know it sounds cliche but if I was given the option to eat anything, I'd pick lobster. But if you're talking ethnic regions of food, my favorite is Italian, and it's not even close.
• Number - When I was younger, my favorite number was 26. Later on, I learned that this coincided with the jersey number my favorite baseball player growing up, Wade Boggs. I then went to the number 7 for a while, before settling on 43. My second favorite number is 17. If I create myself as a linebacker in Madden, I usually go with 51. Still, 43 is my favorite number. Oddly enough (pun completely intended) I have discovered that all numbers I have an afinity for are odd numbers. I think odd numbers are more asthetically pleasing that even numbers. I don't know how ore why that makes sense, but it's the reality of the situation.
• Movie - For the longest time, this was The Shawshank Redemption. Though I do still love that movie, my favorite movie slot was overtaken by The Dark Knight.
• Book - The Bible
• Book not named the Bible - The Lord of the Rings. I like all three books of the trilogy. I am looking to read them again soon. The Lord of the Rings is also my favorite movie trilogy and if considered one movie unit, it would be my favorite movie. Even now, this comes close to The Dark Knight.
• TV Show - Smallville. I love the story of Superman. And I love the show Smallville.
• Author - J.R.R. Tolkien. The guys was a genious.
• Spectator Sport - Football on TV and hockey in person, though I've never been to a Bruins game.
• Athlete - Milan Lucic.
• Famous person I've met - Ray Bourque.
• Restaurant - Red Robin
• Snack - Cheese of any kind

I think you get the point. These are a few of my favorite things. How about you? Do you have any favorites?