The List

Recently me and the hubs found ourselves at a party at the beautiful Jenn Eades house (oh Aaron and Pete's house too but they are boys so I don't count them in on this post - sorry guys!)

At this backyard shindig, I had the pleasure of meeting a large group of Jenn's friends including some that she's known for decades. (And no Jenn, I don't say that to make you feel old - because there is no way that we are old if we have so much fun!)

The night started out with a huge but fabulous discussion about Magic Mike - a movie due out Friday that has definitely got my attention. Come on girls - you have to agree that it peaks your curiosity a little as well. Just think of it, a sexy Channing Tatum, Matthew  McConaughey and a multitude of other hotties, slowly taking off their clothes. Oh yeah. It's certainly tantalizing.

All the hot talk about the hot men got people talking about their "List." I know they had lists on Friends and such, but the whole concept of actually having a list of my own hadn't really crossed my mind. I know what I like, but time changes so my list would change and evolve wouldn't it?

But here we were, a group of confident ladies discussing different celebrities that they considered good for their list. What was most amusing as well, was that many of their spouses had lists and they talked about them enough to know who was on each other's list. One of the girls even had a backup list, you know, in case one of her top guys needs to drop out for some reason.

The idea was so interesting, and hearing everyone's ideas was really eye-opening. It was very interesting to see that some of the women had ebbed and flowed, and some were still they would've had adolescent crushes or fantasies about.

I knew that I needed to make a list. Other than the person, or rather character on top, the rest of my list is in no particular order. And here it goes...


1. Thor. Mmmmmm Thor. Oh how you have completely filled my waking and sleeping dreams with your strength and sexiness. Oh I know that the actor looks really good as well, but there is something about a tall muscly guy with that perfect triangular shape - you know what I'm talking about girls - broad shoulders, down to a tapered waist. Hot Damn there is a reason you are my current number one. I cannot wait for more of the movies to come out. Hell, I want to watch the Thor movie, over and over again. If you haven't yet - I highly recommend checking this sexy beast out for yourselves!

2. Within the past 6 months, I've really grown an affinity for the sexy star of Magic Mike, Channing Tatum. Knowing that he used to be a stripper doesn't even phase me. I recently found out that he likes girls that are a little bigger, and since I am, it's even more reason to love this sexy man. There is something about his eyes, and yes, I do know that I'm old enough to have babysat him. that's why this is a dream list, not an actual list.

3. This hunk of burning love has been on my list since the 90's. I try to watch all his movies, without even realizing I'm doing it. I even like his stoner character in Dazed and Confused. In fact, I can still close my eyes and hear him saying "Alright, alright, alright," as only he can. He just exudes hotness, sexiness and man-oh-man his accent is completely droolworthy. Oh yes, I'm talking about Matthew McConaughey. 

4. Another actor who got my attention and was in Dazed and Confused I was a little hesitant to add as in recent years, I haven't wanted to break up his gorgeous marriage. Ben Affleck is someone that I've had a soft spot for, for a very long time.

5. Mark Wahlberg. I'm not talking about the really bad haircut for the movie that is coming out. I'm talking about Mark Mark and the Funky Bunch and the years after where he was more of an actor than a rapper. But hot. Still really, incredibly hot. Yummy!

6. Shemar Moore. Now that is a beautiful man. I imagine his skin to be as soft as butter, his arms strong and a mischievous twinkle in his eye as he only has eyes for me. I loved him on Y&R and can honestly say that I think he wins hands down as the hottest actor to ever be on that show (Oh please bring back the real Uncle Malcolm!) He's also the hottest guy on Criminal Minds. Hot with a capital H!

7. Joshua Jackson. I loved him as Charlie on Mighty Ducks but not nearly as much as I loved him as Pacey on Dawson's Creek. He was everything I want in a man, smart, funny, sexy and mischievousness. Just how I like my man. 

8. Jason Segel - now who doesn't like a funny sexy man? As Marshal on How I Met Your Mother, he's genius. In my head, he's exactly like the character. Lovable. Funny. Loyal and great in bed. :) I think if I met him we could be great friends. 

And that folks, is my list. I wanted 10 but as it's taken me all freaking night to put this together, I think I'll leave it at 8. There is definitely a pattern, although Thor broke the mold (rightfully so - I mean who can be more perfect than the God of Thunder???) So... who's on yours? Don't be shy. We're all friends here. :)

Hand me Downs

Growing up as the youngest of 4 kids - 3 of them girls, I got my fair share of hand me downs. Sweaters, pants, shorts, shoes - nearly all of my wardrobe used to belong to someone else. Even the dress I wore to my grade 8 grad was a hand me down from my sister - do you honestly think I would've worn a pink dress with ruffles and a big floppy pink bow? I like to think it looked really good on me, but I know that if I were given an option the pink bow would've been kiboshed.

On Friday, one of my coworkers gave me some hand-me downs. She had some pyjama pants that she had never worn, a dress top she only wore once and swore never to wear again and some jeans that for whatever reason she never wore - might be the sparkles on them. I was a little hesitant at first. It's been a really long time since anyone has handed me down their cast offs and I wasn't sure they'd fit me, let alone be something that I'd want to wear.

The first thing I tried on was the pyjama pants. They are funky colours, have polka dots and stripes and I had already decided that if they didn't fit/work that I'd be turning them into something crafty and fun. Success - they fit! I'm still contemplating turning one of them into some sort of fabric necklace or fabric flower or something (thank you Pinterest for making me look at everything in a completely different way!)

The second item was the jeans. They are black and a little long, and are actually a little bit big but they are really pretty. I figure until I feel like hemming, I'll be rolling them up all big and 60s style with a wide cuff. I'm a little crazy like that.

The third item was the pretty top that I had immediately looked at and realized was completely not my co-worker's style. It had ruffles and was a very thin gauze-type fabric that you could see through. The fabric was mostly white but had almost a floral pattern of black, grey and dusty rose. My coworker is more of an Ozzy fan, so the fact she had owned this shirt and worn it once was a bit amazing. As soon as I put this shirt on it was like it was completely meant for me. I own lots of tank tops (gotta hide my gigantic mammories somehow) so it was no issue to think that I have white, black and grey that could go underneath. The tones look really good with my skin even and made it look like I had a slight tan. I was so happy that I kept the shirt on all day long and received many compliments.

Sometimes a hand me down is just a wonderful gift that we can give another person. In a way, I can count my coworker as one of my sisters now. Now I only have to figure out how to repay the favour. :)