Jenn's Pick: My Top 10 Ships of 2014

I'm a sucker for romance. That's really not a surprise if you know me. I make fun of my mom a lot during the holidays because she watches copious amounts of Hallmark Channel Christmas movies. Every time I visit, she'll turn to that channel and ask if I've seen that particular movie. (The answer is always: "No, mom. I haven't. Because I don't watch these cheesy movies.") But I think I understand where I get my rom-com-loving gene from. And I like to pretend that I'm somehow above watching cheesy, romantic Hallmark Channel Christmas movies... but then I pay $10 to go see things like 27 Dresses in theatres and I realize that I'm really NOT.

I watch television for a lot of reasons. I'm a writer so I'm constantly enamored by themes and symbolism and plot. But I would be lying if I didn't say that at least part of the reason why I watch television shows are because of ships. I love shipping. I love getting the chance to watch the chemistry between actors and characters sizzle on screen. I love meaningful moments between these characters. I love romance, when it's well-written and treated respectfully. And in 2014, we had the opportunity to see some romance develop between slow-burn couples and new romance form between those on freshmen series.

So below, I've ranked ten of my favorite ships of 2014. Did your favorites make the cut? And most importantly... who was #1?

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Jenn's Year In Review: 2014 (Super Superlatives!)

Happy almost-2015, my dear friends! Wow, can you believe that an entire year has passed? I barely can. A lot has happened this year. We've fallen in love with new television shows, only to have them cancelled by networks. We've seen some amazing movies and had dance parties in our cars to catchy top 40 songs. Personally, I've had a whirlwind year. I ran two half-marathons in 2014, in addition to other races (I ran almost 50 miles in just races -- not even training runs -- alone this year). I've expanded the website to include the lovely and talented Ann, as well as numerous other guest contributors. I've gotten into new fandoms. I attended LeakyCon 2014 this summer in Orlando. I've watched friends get married and get engaged and get houses. I went on vacations to Anna Maria Island, FL and Los Angeles, CA. Not everything this year has been pleasant, though.

But if New Year's has taught me anything over my lifetime, it's that no matter how great or terrible your year may have been, a fresh start is just around the corner. And so, I've compiled my yearly pop culture superlatives list! So grab those party hats and noisemakers, because we're going to review some of the best (and worst) in TV, movies, and music this year.

[You can find Ann's best/worst of 2014 list here!]

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Ann's Year in Review: 2014 (Super Superlatives!) [Contributor: Ann]

This year, I was pleased to be able to bring another writer onto my team and I am so glad that I did. I met Ann through Tumblr and she has consistently impressed me not just with her reviews of The Mindy Project but with her professionalism, thoughtfulness, and friendship. I love that we don't agree on everything and I love that she watches shows differently than I do, but still critically. She understands the importance of good storytelling and I could not be happier to be entering 2015 with her as a part of this website!

So I asked Ann to write a superlatives post this year, like I do every year, and here's some of her best (and worst) in television, movies, and music this year. :)

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