Okay, let's get this out of the way... When I was growing up, I always pictured the guy I'd wind up with as being tall, dark (haired) and handsome -- and that's who I married. C'mon, we've all heard that idiom a gazillion times, right.
But, that leaves out anyone without dark hair, doesn't it, and specifically poor blonde haired guys. They were just never my type at all. Nothing against blondes (hell, I've been blonde off and on myself over the years), but they did nada for me.
Well, that's changed.
Longtime readers of this blog know my liking for Alexander Skaragard, who played Eric in "True Blood". That man. Yowza. The height (I'm a heightest -- it's a thing), the abs, the ability to rock the hell out of a well-made suit, the butt, the ability to be full-frontal on screen without any hesitation. Yeah, total package. But he's blonde. Ack. What the hell, self?
Monsieur Skarsgard made me reconsider the light (haired) side, and the pictures on this article about "Legends of Tarzan" haven't changed that thinking at all. It even appears that the man even developed more ab muscles since True Blood. Holy shit was just the least of my thoughts over those pics.
Another blonde who has been haunting my dreams recently is Chris Hemsworth -- and notably Chris Hemsworth as Thor. Yowza. Let's just say there was a dream including that man, a deserted except for the two of us bowling alley/bar, and soap suds (although now I'm wondering how there was a showed in a bowling area/bar, but that's what dreams are for). And yeah, Dayum. Thor has never been on my radar at all. Don't think I've even seen the movie, but I will need to rectify that.
So here's where I'm going with this. If you think you have a set "type", branch out -- at least in your dreams. ;)
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Monday, November 16, 2015
It's a Fine Line...
No, not between love and hate, although that's typically how that phrase ends.
In this case, it's a fine line between writing erotica and writing a steamy scene. Yes, I'm writing a book. Yes, there's a steamy scene or two in it. And dammit, I feel like I'm being stifled (by myself) because I keep writing what I want to write and then erasing, erasing, erasing.
Why? Because my son knows I'm writing a book and will want to read it eventually, and gaaaah at the thought of him reading that even when he's older. Not enough brain bleach in the world. And then there's my parents who are both avid readers and will read the book, and again, brain bleach. Gallons. Just no.
So, I will keep stifling myself in the novel to a certain extent and be very glad I have this blog so I can write whatever I feel like it as it ain't going in the book. :D
In this case, it's a fine line between writing erotica and writing a steamy scene. Yes, I'm writing a book. Yes, there's a steamy scene or two in it. And dammit, I feel like I'm being stifled (by myself) because I keep writing what I want to write and then erasing, erasing, erasing.
Why? Because my son knows I'm writing a book and will want to read it eventually, and gaaaah at the thought of him reading that even when he's older. Not enough brain bleach in the world. And then there's my parents who are both avid readers and will read the book, and again, brain bleach. Gallons. Just no.
So, I will keep stifling myself in the novel to a certain extent and be very glad I have this blog so I can write whatever I feel like it as it ain't going in the book. :D
Sunday, November 15, 2015
Eff, Marry, Kill: The Latest Version
If you've frequently read this blog, you know how much I enjoy "Fuck, Marry, Kill" quizzes and this one from Buzzfeed is just as good as the rest:
1) Ryan Gosling, Ryan Reynolds, Ryan Kwanten
EFF (Because apparently Blogger doesn't like me writing "Fuck" all the time and keeps crashing): Ryan Kwanten, because I've watched that boy on "True Blood" far too many times to not want to
MARRY: Ryan Gosling, because please. His character in The Notebook. Done. Dusted.
KILL: Ryan Reynolds. I'm sorry, baby, but one of you had to go.
2) Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel, Jessica Chastain
EFF: Jessica Alba, because the girl is smoking. Have you seen "Sin City"? If not, go now. You'll thank me.
MARRY: Jessica Biel, because she's also hot.
KILL: Jessica Chastain, because she seems a bit too nice.
3) John Hamm, John Krasinski, John Stamos
EFF John Hamm. I mean helllloooo. That bulge is well-known. What girl in her right mind would pass up giving that a try?
MARRY: John Krasinski. He seems like a total sweetheart.
KILL: John Stamos. Sorry, Uncle Jesse.
4) Jennifer Hudson, Jennifer Lawrence, Jennifer Lopez
EFF: Jennifer Lopez, because she has killer dance moves.
MARRY: Jennifer Lawrence, because she seems hysterical and would be fun.
KILL: Jennifer Hudson. Props to her for the weight loss, but JLo and JLaw win.
5) Michael B. Jordan, Michael Fassbender, Michael Cera
EFF: Michael Fassbender. Again, it's all about the rumors about the bulge.
MARRY: Michael B. Jordan. Don't know much about him, but hey.
KILL: Michael Cera. No question. None. Does nothing for me.
6) Rachel McAdams, Rachel Bilson, Rachel Weisz
EFF: Rachel Weisz, because she just seems the hottest.
MARRY: Rachel McAdams -- again because of "The Notebook"
KILL: Rachel Bilson. Nothing against her, but she just doesn't seem effable.
7) Adam Levine, Adam Scott, Adam Brody
EFF: Adam Levine. Mainly due to that Rolling Stone cover, or whichever one it was with the hand over his crotch.
MARRY: Adam Scott, because he's just adorable!
KILL: Adam Brody by default.
8) Kate Hudson, Kate Winslet, Katy Perry
EFF: Katy Perry, because then I'll be connected in a way to her ex Russell Brand.
MARRY: Kate Winslet because I've always loved her.
KILL: Kate Hudson for no real reason.
9) Hugh Dancy, Hugh Grant, Hugh Jackman
EFF: Hugh Grant -- mainly for his dance in "Love, Actually" and an accent will always get me.
MARRY: Hugh Dancy because despite his role in that Silence of the Lambs tv series, he's really cute.
KILL: Hugh Jackman. Sorry, dude.
10) Destiny's Child: Kelly, Michelle, Beyonce
EFF: Beyonce. Come on. It's Queen Bee.
MARRY: Kelly for no real reason.
KILL: Michelle for no real reason. It's really all about Queen Bee.
1) Ryan Gosling, Ryan Reynolds, Ryan Kwanten
EFF (Because apparently Blogger doesn't like me writing "Fuck" all the time and keeps crashing): Ryan Kwanten, because I've watched that boy on "True Blood" far too many times to not want to
MARRY: Ryan Gosling, because please. His character in The Notebook. Done. Dusted.
KILL: Ryan Reynolds. I'm sorry, baby, but one of you had to go.
2) Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel, Jessica Chastain
EFF: Jessica Alba, because the girl is smoking. Have you seen "Sin City"? If not, go now. You'll thank me.
MARRY: Jessica Biel, because she's also hot.
KILL: Jessica Chastain, because she seems a bit too nice.
3) John Hamm, John Krasinski, John Stamos
EFF John Hamm. I mean helllloooo. That bulge is well-known. What girl in her right mind would pass up giving that a try?
MARRY: John Krasinski. He seems like a total sweetheart.
KILL: John Stamos. Sorry, Uncle Jesse.
4) Jennifer Hudson, Jennifer Lawrence, Jennifer Lopez
EFF: Jennifer Lopez, because she has killer dance moves.
MARRY: Jennifer Lawrence, because she seems hysterical and would be fun.
KILL: Jennifer Hudson. Props to her for the weight loss, but JLo and JLaw win.
5) Michael B. Jordan, Michael Fassbender, Michael Cera
EFF: Michael Fassbender. Again, it's all about the rumors about the bulge.
MARRY: Michael B. Jordan. Don't know much about him, but hey.
KILL: Michael Cera. No question. None. Does nothing for me.
6) Rachel McAdams, Rachel Bilson, Rachel Weisz
EFF: Rachel Weisz, because she just seems the hottest.
MARRY: Rachel McAdams -- again because of "The Notebook"
KILL: Rachel Bilson. Nothing against her, but she just doesn't seem effable.
7) Adam Levine, Adam Scott, Adam Brody
EFF: Adam Levine. Mainly due to that Rolling Stone cover, or whichever one it was with the hand over his crotch.
MARRY: Adam Scott, because he's just adorable!
KILL: Adam Brody by default.
8) Kate Hudson, Kate Winslet, Katy Perry
EFF: Katy Perry, because then I'll be connected in a way to her ex Russell Brand.
MARRY: Kate Winslet because I've always loved her.
KILL: Kate Hudson for no real reason.
9) Hugh Dancy, Hugh Grant, Hugh Jackman
EFF: Hugh Grant -- mainly for his dance in "Love, Actually" and an accent will always get me.
MARRY: Hugh Dancy because despite his role in that Silence of the Lambs tv series, he's really cute.
KILL: Hugh Jackman. Sorry, dude.
10) Destiny's Child: Kelly, Michelle, Beyonce
EFF: Beyonce. Come on. It's Queen Bee.
MARRY: Kelly for no real reason.
KILL: Michelle for no real reason. It's really all about Queen Bee.
With Apologies to the Muppets
Learned about two new-to-me terms this past week.
First, the reason for the title of this blog post -- "Gonzo". Now, when I thought of Gonzo before this week, I thought of the long-nosed Muppet. Not anymore. LOL
Instead, now I know that "Gonzo" means a type of porn started in the 90s where there isn't a storyline and instead one gets straight to the sex. Huh. Had no idea that existed. I completely understand the use for it -- especially since in so many porn movies, the dialogue is just awful and takes you far, far away from any resemblance of being turned on. Although you could always watch with the sound off... But still. You're then watching two clothed people talking. Boooorrrrring.
Plus, come on, if you're watching a porn, do you really want to have to sit through the part about a job interview, or the non-sexual part of a massage, or the pizza boy arriving at the door -- or do you just want to get straight to it? Yeah, that's what I thought.
Sorry, Gonzo. As much as I am enjoying watching the new Muppets tv series, I'm going to chuckle every time you're on the screen. And I'm very glad I haven't stumbled across any porn starring Gonzo himself. :-O
The second term: "Netflix and Chill". Okay, I've heard this and seriously thought it just meant chilling out (aka relaxing) while watching Netflix. Seems legit, right?
<insert Price of Right loser music here> Yeah, no. It means coming over to someone's house just for sex. Alright, kids, really? Nowhere from "Netflix and Chill" do I get the idea of sex. If I'm watching Netflix, I want to watch Netflix. Now, call it Redtube and Chill or YouPorn and Chill and it makes sense. But Netflix and Chill? Nope. I don't get it.
However, should someone invite you over to "Netflix and Chill", now you'll know what they really mean. It's the new "Come on up for some coffee", I guess.
First, the reason for the title of this blog post -- "Gonzo". Now, when I thought of Gonzo before this week, I thought of the long-nosed Muppet. Not anymore. LOL
Instead, now I know that "Gonzo" means a type of porn started in the 90s where there isn't a storyline and instead one gets straight to the sex. Huh. Had no idea that existed. I completely understand the use for it -- especially since in so many porn movies, the dialogue is just awful and takes you far, far away from any resemblance of being turned on. Although you could always watch with the sound off... But still. You're then watching two clothed people talking. Boooorrrrring.
Plus, come on, if you're watching a porn, do you really want to have to sit through the part about a job interview, or the non-sexual part of a massage, or the pizza boy arriving at the door -- or do you just want to get straight to it? Yeah, that's what I thought.
Sorry, Gonzo. As much as I am enjoying watching the new Muppets tv series, I'm going to chuckle every time you're on the screen. And I'm very glad I haven't stumbled across any porn starring Gonzo himself. :-O
The second term: "Netflix and Chill". Okay, I've heard this and seriously thought it just meant chilling out (aka relaxing) while watching Netflix. Seems legit, right?
<insert Price of Right loser music here> Yeah, no. It means coming over to someone's house just for sex. Alright, kids, really? Nowhere from "Netflix and Chill" do I get the idea of sex. If I'm watching Netflix, I want to watch Netflix. Now, call it Redtube and Chill or YouPorn and Chill and it makes sense. But Netflix and Chill? Nope. I don't get it.
However, should someone invite you over to "Netflix and Chill", now you'll know what they really mean. It's the new "Come on up for some coffee", I guess.
Sunday, October 4, 2015
Dude Looks Like a Lady: The Opposite
So, Halloween is on the way again. I'm thrilled because I love costumes -- which has previously been slightly discussed in this blog post. Dressing up is fun at Halloween and otherwise.
For this year's Halloween party, I decided on Snow White. And of course every good Snow White costume needs a black wig, right? Well, my version of Snow White has let her hair grow into long black curls with bangs. Works for me.
However, I was just thinking about that wig earlier today and remembered that I wore a wig just like it back in college Sophomore year for a Halloween party/mixer. I was a gypsy and wore a long black curly wig, a tie-dyed long skirt and this satin black top with long sheer sleeves (that I then used later as part of a witch costume and a hooker witch costume -- difference: Hooker witch had handcuffs on her belt).
When I was all dressed up and walking around campus with some friends, we ran into a guy I had a crush on at the time. As we were all talking, a very drunk senior girl came by. She stopped, and looked at me and said "Are you a guy?"
OUCH. Just ouch. Yeah, I was crushed. Yes, I'm tall and have had broad shoulders forever, and yes, she was very very drunk, but dayum. That one stung -- and apparently still does since it's still stuck with me.
Okay, so it didn't help that my self-confidence about my looks was basically non-existent, but duuuude, yikes. Way to have one throwaway comment last like that and carry itself with me to feed into that "ugly duckling" mentality,
Since then, yes, my makeup game is much better and I've found MUCH better bras -- and don't make it a habit to hang around drunk college girls. ;) I've also found quite a bit of self-confidence since then -- some would say too much considering the amount of selfies I take (which actually oddly enough I read recently can help to serve as increasing self confidence and body image. I'll take it), but considering how little self-confidence I used to have, it's a nice change.
All of this just from one little wig. Guess it shows how much comments can stay with a person. I will still wear the wig and love it, but I may go with another for passing out Halloween candy (aww, what a shame. I'll need to buy another wig. Lol) just to avoid any questions from teenage trick-or-treaters. Once burned, twice shy and all that...
For this year's Halloween party, I decided on Snow White. And of course every good Snow White costume needs a black wig, right? Well, my version of Snow White has let her hair grow into long black curls with bangs. Works for me.
However, I was just thinking about that wig earlier today and remembered that I wore a wig just like it back in college Sophomore year for a Halloween party/mixer. I was a gypsy and wore a long black curly wig, a tie-dyed long skirt and this satin black top with long sheer sleeves (that I then used later as part of a witch costume and a hooker witch costume -- difference: Hooker witch had handcuffs on her belt).
When I was all dressed up and walking around campus with some friends, we ran into a guy I had a crush on at the time. As we were all talking, a very drunk senior girl came by. She stopped, and looked at me and said "Are you a guy?"
OUCH. Just ouch. Yeah, I was crushed. Yes, I'm tall and have had broad shoulders forever, and yes, she was very very drunk, but dayum. That one stung -- and apparently still does since it's still stuck with me.
Okay, so it didn't help that my self-confidence about my looks was basically non-existent, but duuuude, yikes. Way to have one throwaway comment last like that and carry itself with me to feed into that "ugly duckling" mentality,
Since then, yes, my makeup game is much better and I've found MUCH better bras -- and don't make it a habit to hang around drunk college girls. ;) I've also found quite a bit of self-confidence since then -- some would say too much considering the amount of selfies I take (which actually oddly enough I read recently can help to serve as increasing self confidence and body image. I'll take it), but considering how little self-confidence I used to have, it's a nice change.
All of this just from one little wig. Guess it shows how much comments can stay with a person. I will still wear the wig and love it, but I may go with another for passing out Halloween candy (aww, what a shame. I'll need to buy another wig. Lol) just to avoid any questions from teenage trick-or-treaters. Once burned, twice shy and all that...
Friday, September 11, 2015
My Latest & Greatest Freebie List
As it should, the celebrity "freebie" list changes over time. And mine definitely has -- even from the last one a few months back. Here's the latest one:
1. Alexander Skaarsgard -- He remains number one. The height. Those arms. That ass. The ability to look like a Norse god while sitting out in the snow buck naked, and the confidence to know he's damn fine and to go full-frontal (I was sweet enough to check that link to make sure it works) on screen while doing so. Oh, yes, he gets the first spot.
2 David Bowie as the Goblin King in "Labyrinth". Yeah, that probably shows a whole slew of S&M interests there, but he was hooooot. And hell, I wrote a whole blog post previously about that bulge.
3. Harrison Ford as Han Solo. Come on. Just come on. So. Freaking. Hot. The cocky (yes, pun intended) attitude; those eyes. The hair needs some work but who cares when you've got the rest of it.
4. Bruce Willis -- Specifically in "Die Hard". Hot and lean and powerful. Yippee-ki-yay mother fucker, indeed.
And I'm realizing here that the last 3 are all from years (cough cough decades cough cough) past. Shouldn't continue with that, so that rules out John Crichton from "Farscape" (who is totally hot -- those arms. Yes, I have a thing for strong arms); Philip Glennister who was on Life on Mars (it's a power thing. His character just looks and acts like he could take anyone down who needed to be taken down...) and others. At least Alexander Skaarsgard is recent, but I need a new addition here. Drum roll, please...
5. Peter Capaldi as the Doctor on "Doctor Who". I was thrilled when they re-aged the Doctor, because Matt Smith (although just adorable!) did nothing for me. Far too young. Now there's Capaldi's Doctor, who has a glint in his eye of just a bit of madness and wit galore and he's long, lean and just yeah, hot.
Okay, who's on your list?
2 David Bowie as the Goblin King in "Labyrinth". Yeah, that probably shows a whole slew of S&M interests there, but he was hooooot. And hell, I wrote a whole blog post previously about that bulge.
3. Harrison Ford as Han Solo. Come on. Just come on. So. Freaking. Hot. The cocky (yes, pun intended) attitude; those eyes. The hair needs some work but who cares when you've got the rest of it.
4. Bruce Willis -- Specifically in "Die Hard". Hot and lean and powerful. Yippee-ki-yay mother fucker, indeed.
And I'm realizing here that the last 3 are all from years (cough cough decades cough cough) past. Shouldn't continue with that, so that rules out John Crichton from "Farscape" (who is totally hot -- those arms. Yes, I have a thing for strong arms); Philip Glennister who was on Life on Mars (it's a power thing. His character just looks and acts like he could take anyone down who needed to be taken down...) and others. At least Alexander Skaarsgard is recent, but I need a new addition here. Drum roll, please...
5. Peter Capaldi as the Doctor on "Doctor Who". I was thrilled when they re-aged the Doctor, because Matt Smith (although just adorable!) did nothing for me. Far too young. Now there's Capaldi's Doctor, who has a glint in his eye of just a bit of madness and wit galore and he's long, lean and just yeah, hot.
Okay, who's on your list?
Are Open Relationships More Normal than I Think?
First, let me say right off the bat -- sorry, kids -- this is not me announcing I'm embarking on an open relationship. LOL Not happening. This girl likes being monogamous. Okay, now that I've cleared that up...
I was talking to a guy friend the other day who's on Tindr (and yes, I've mentioned Tindr before in the post about how I think dating is pretty much dead these days -- although I keep hoping I'm wrong about that), and he mentioned that his latest potential match stated right in her profile that she was involved in an open relationship with a guy from New York, but was looking for others as well. He wondered if open relationships were more normal than he thought these days because that was a new one to him.
Now I know I have some friends who are in open relationships, so I'm certainly not putting down the concept. I'm of the whatever floats your boat mentality -- an open relationship just isn't for me.
To me, it seems like it would get too confusing and like there's far too much potential for people to get hurt. Although, as I'm thinking about it -- there's the potential for people to get hurt in any relationship, isn't there? My main concern is what happens if two of the three or more people in a poly-amorous relationship develop stronger feelings for each other and leave the other in the dust. But as I'm writing that, I'm realizing that heck, that could happen in any relationship, couldn't it? Someone develops feelings for someone else and someone gets hurt.
So, maybe an open relationship isn't really all that different from a regular relationship. It's just a matter of the number of people involved. Like I said, do what works for you as long as you don't hurt people.
But I'm still curious -- Are you in (no judgment here, folks) or do you know people who are in an open relationship? Is this more normal than we think?
I was talking to a guy friend the other day who's on Tindr (and yes, I've mentioned Tindr before in the post about how I think dating is pretty much dead these days -- although I keep hoping I'm wrong about that), and he mentioned that his latest potential match stated right in her profile that she was involved in an open relationship with a guy from New York, but was looking for others as well. He wondered if open relationships were more normal than he thought these days because that was a new one to him.
Now I know I have some friends who are in open relationships, so I'm certainly not putting down the concept. I'm of the whatever floats your boat mentality -- an open relationship just isn't for me.
To me, it seems like it would get too confusing and like there's far too much potential for people to get hurt. Although, as I'm thinking about it -- there's the potential for people to get hurt in any relationship, isn't there? My main concern is what happens if two of the three or more people in a poly-amorous relationship develop stronger feelings for each other and leave the other in the dust. But as I'm writing that, I'm realizing that heck, that could happen in any relationship, couldn't it? Someone develops feelings for someone else and someone gets hurt.
So, maybe an open relationship isn't really all that different from a regular relationship. It's just a matter of the number of people involved. Like I said, do what works for you as long as you don't hurt people.
But I'm still curious -- Are you in (no judgment here, folks) or do you know people who are in an open relationship? Is this more normal than we think?
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