Yesterday, as I was juggling chainsaws and chewing glass, Girl Ninja asked that I do something rather unmanly with her…watch Oprah. Luckily, I was able to pencil time in for her (between Fire Breathing and Bear Wrestling of course). If you saw yesterday’s episode, you’d know it was Oprah’s favorite things, a show where she endorses and gives away a ton of her favorite products to her audience members.
Yesterday she gave away only two things I’d be interested in; an iPad and a Volkswagen Beetle (not because I would actually drive a beetle, but because I could use the parts to build a super robot). While I may not be able to give away all of my favorite things, it doesn’t mean I can’t share them with you. Without further ado, Ninja’s favorite things of 2010….
Marriage:
Totally had to throw this one in there otherwise I would have one pissed off wife. Haha. Being married is pretty much the greatest thing ever. Well second greatest thing. My iPhone is the first…just kidding…kind of.
ING Direct:
I really, really, really wish ING paid me to advertise for them. I love my online savings account and even though they don’t sponsor me, I still have no problems spreading the love. They offer a decently competitive interest rate, they have hilarious tweets/marketing campaigns, it’s super easy to set up, and I don’t feel like I’m supporting an evil big bank like Bank of America. Love you ING, but seriously, you should consider paying me to endorse you 🙂
Crushed Red Pepper:
I recently discovered my crush (pun intended) on crushed red peppers. I for some reason had convinced myself I didn’t like them, and have always been weirded out by people that put them on their pizza. That is, until Girl Ninja made an incredible pasta dish the other night and sneakily added some of the crushed red pepper in it. It was like a party in my mouth. I can’t get enough of the stuff. It was a life changing revelation.
My Blog:
There I said it. I’m in love with my blog. It’s morphed from a small side hobby to a big time obsession. I’m definitely not a UBER successful PF blogger, but I’m amazed by the solid growth I’ve seen over the last year. This of course couldn’t have been done without you all! While I may not have the largest readership, I definitely have the coolest. Shout out to each of you that take the time to drop me a line almost every day. Who knows if I can continue to keep your attention for another 12 months, but I’m sure as heck up for the challenge.
Dove Cucumber and Green Tea Body Soap:
Yes, I will turn my man-card in right now and admit I love cucumber and green tea body soap. The “manly” body washes (old spice, axe, etc) just don’t do it for me. I have a sensitive side, and that sensitive side likes to be lathered in the most amazingly refreshing body soap of all time. Any other men out there care to admit what typically “feminine” products they love?
Being able to give stuff away:
Ahh, you’ve made it to the end of the article, and for that you should be rewarded. With what you ask? How about a chance to win 500 smackeroos? All ya have to do is participate in a little festive Turkey day Haiku contest I’m judging over at LifeTuner.org (link to contest here). You have until Dec. 1st to get your Haiku submitted for your shot at $500. I’ll give anyone that is interested in participating a hint…I’m looking to laugh 🙂 If you need a little Haiku inspiration here’s one I wrote a while back…
Money Money Cash
Money Dollar Money Cash
Money Cash Booya
There ya have it, some of my favorite things of 2010. I seriously don’t know what life would be like without them…oh wait, yes I do…depressing!
What are some of your favorite things? What couldn’t you live without? Am I the only man that watched Oprah yesterday?
That picture of you two seriously looks like it could’ve been ripped out of a magazine. Gorgeous!!
I agree! I love seeing pictures of the Ninja wedding, they are all so fabulous!
I agree too! Beautiful pic of The Ninjas!
One of my favourite things at the moment is being engaged, and I can’t wait for that to turn into being married. It’s been nearly a year now, and I still get suddenly giddy and go “OMGZ I’m gettind MARRRIED!!!!!!!” at fairly regular intervals. I also love staring at my finger sparkles, because I absolutely love it. It’s really shiny, and I have to confess that I love shiny things!
Of course mysecond favourite thing ever is reading this blog! 😉 Sluuuuuurp!
I also use Dove on myself and kids. We all have crazy sensitive skin and It’s even gentler than baby soap and gets the job done.
Here are the things that popped into my head..pretty random: my fleece jacket, cheese, vinegar, my laptop, wireless internet, zout, down comforters.
I also love playfully slapping my kids in the butt when they are running around naked and not wanting to put their pj’s on. They think it’s hilarious. Little kid’s butts are just so darn cute. Oh, I also love fat little baby feet.
I am also in love with red pepper flakes.
Some of my other favorite things include:
Christmas music
Glee
J.J. Heller’s musical abilities
Churchytimes
My hubs.
Mo D.’s Favourite Things:
My marriage…. waited for the right guy to come along… soooo worth the wait
Our cats… I know Ninja’s not a fan of all things feline, but they are our Furbabies
Our condo… my favourite 1202 sq. ft on the planet
Cuisinart coffee maker… to brew our yummy Starbucks at home… we looove our coffee
The Book of Awesome… it’s just…. AWESOME!!!
Various stuff (just because I like ’em)… Body Shop, our duvet, room darkening blinds, Bulk Barn, TiVo, HS internet
Ninja’s blog….should be listed in the Book of Awesome!! Love and appreciate Ninja’s sense of humour and inspirations… YOU ROCK!!
Our favorite things:
– Marriage (just got married on 11/21/10!!)
– Our children (2 dogs and 1 kitty)
– Spending time with our families
– Netflix streaming video
– World of Warcraft (both totally addicted)
– PF blogs that we follow
I’m sure we could list a lot more than this!
Good list, Ninja.
My 2010 favorites:
my FI 🙂
my beautiful ring!
our loving dog
our new house!!
pumpkin spice lattes
my new vegan cookbooks
travelling to see family
my blender – it makes awesome raw smoothies.
Ninja – If you like the dove body wash, you should try dr brommers peppermint soap. The stuff smells great!
I love electronics. There’s nothing better than electronics. And St. Louis style pizza.
Things/Food
1. iPod Touch. Love it as a PDA
2. BBQ chips from Lays. Something deliciously greasy and crispy about them.
3. Sushi/Sashimi
4. Laptop
Personal stuff would be BF, my job, etc etc
(Wow, food factors a lot in my loves)
We forgot to add our iPhones as one of our favorite things!
I love my 2 other ninja’s who would have listed mom ninja as one of their favorite things…..you not so much.
But seriously
My fav’s are Dad Ninja, Sis Ninja, Bro Ninja, Daughter in law Ninja and even Debt Ninja plus Boxer (Bella) Ninja, Black(Gizmo) pug Ninja and Fawn (Gadget) pug ninja and………………..
And a special shout out just to bug you GO TIPS!
Am I the only one that loves momninja’s wit? I bet momninja Facebooks and comments on DebtNinja’s wall. 🙂
Yes Sandy, you are the only one that appreciates Mom Ninja’s wit. I loathe it 🙂
I love mom ninja too. I want another mom ninja guest post.
Awe Shucks, thanks! no I do not Facebook, DN threatened me with great bodily harm if I asked him to friend me on facebook……
Sorry, Ninja, count me in as a Mom Ninja fan! And after reading about Boxer Ninja and Pug Ninjas, she’s just put herself way up high on my pedestal!
Great list, and your wedding pictures are beautiful!
As a newer blogger, I would have to agree, I love my blog and the blogging world!
My favorite thing this year is Puppy. Love, love, love her. I’d be happy to send a photo.
Pink and Halle Berry for being my hair inspirations. I had to step my hair game up.
My advertisers. Without them, I would be broke.
My job, for not getting rid of me.
Those new Dunkin Donuts corndog “breakfast bites”. I am in LOVE.
Oh and Sarah Palin for keeping my laughing all year long.
My favourite things:
My fiance/being engaged/my sparkly ring
My two cats
Big-screen TV (purchased in February, conveniently right before the Super Bowl)
Sushi
Chocolate
Elliptical trainer (for letting me eat chocolate without being 700 lbs)
Nivea Body Wash in Happy (it makes me happy when I shower each and every day!)
MacBook
Blackberry (go Canada!)
And speaking of Canada – your haiku contest isn’t open to us Canadians! 🙁
So sorry the giveaway isn’t valid for Canadians. There is a grip of you that I would have loved to have an opportunity to participate. You can still write me a haiku here just for fun 🙂
Here ya go! Not as good as I would have done if $500 was on the line though! 🙂
We have it early
Thanksgiving in Canada
Cause we’re impatient!
LOL LG! As a fellow Canuck, gotta agree with the Thanksgiving in October thing!
My favorites:
My wife and Children. – the often bring a smile to my face.
PS3
Football
U2 – taking the kids to their first concert next summer
Sweet tea vodka
Not relying on credit cards to pay for things
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I loveeee those wedding pics, gorgeous!!!! Love wife’s earrings too…. where are they from???
My favorites:
saving (love ING too!)
boyfriend
boots
having a job!
Mint.com!
Aside from family, beau, friends…
– saving! (also love ING) wish I did more of it
– being debt-free!
– my job
– my indoor cats (not to rub that in your face, but they’re awesome)
– my outdoor/feral cat colony (tough little fixed dudes)
– food food food food food (of the vegan variety – vegan cubans, vegan mac n’cheese, etc.)
– animal shelters and grassroots animal groups that work their butts off
– farm animal sanctuaries (best moments of happiness and peace there, not to be corny)
Speaking of soap – THIS STUFF!
http://www.drbronner.com/DBMS/SD0505/OrganicLemongrassLimeHandSoap.htm
Favorite things:
1. My new wife (10/10/10!)
2. My new niece AND new nephew
3. Bob. That’s our cat. He’s the best cat in the whole world. No, you can’t argue otherwise. 🙂
4. Being completely out of debt with money in the bank and a real plan for a bright future
Favorite stuff:
5. Ye Olde Cuisinart Grind and Brew Coffee Maker
6. Our new Le Creuset cookware
7. My good old Weber charcoal grill
But I’m most thankful to now know that all those years where things suck and you’re really stuggling… they just make the good times that follow that much sweeter.
Thanks, Ninja. Great blog!
Yea your mom is kinda the best ever. I can’t believe you just found out about how awesome crushed red pepper is. And here I thought you were a worldly man. SIGH.
I also love ING, but also for their checking accounts. We share an ING checking that’s gotten us some cash back over the past couple of months, even better! And I love chocolate + peppermint, and food, and the fact that I quit my job for one that pays me 25% more. BOOYAH!
Thanks again, I know it’s tears up his man card a little each time I get some love!
1. Love the haiku. Srsly.
2. Your site stats are off the hook!!! Congrats, man, you deserve it. =)
3. Don’t lie, your wife wouldn’t let you wrestle a bear. 😉
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