Today is October 23, 2016. One year ago today, I took a pregnancy test and the result was a positive. Here is the story of what happened leading up to and right after I took the test that changed mine and Dave's life for the better, forever.
Growing up I never had a regular period. In fact, if Aunt flow came to visit more than three times a year, that was a lot for me. As I got older and started going to the Lady Doctor, I found out that I had Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome. Basically, I had so many cysts on my ovaries that I wasn't able to ovulate regularly. The doctors told me that between the PCOS and me being pre diabetic, it would be very hard for me to get pregnant and it would also be very dangerous. This did not bother me much. I never even wanted to settle down with another human being, let alone have a baby. I wanted to travel the world, and live in as many states as possible. I came from a very broken home, so to me, marriage was a very foreign concept. Then, I met my future husband.
I didn't want a boyfriend. I certainly didn't want a long distance relationship, but Dave wore me down and convinced me I should give it a try. Before I knew what was happening, Dave had moved to Virginia from New Jersey, to live with me. Dave always told me that I was the woman he wanted to spend his life with. Both of us were fine with never getting married, For some reason, being with Dave and hearing him talk about wanting to have kids, made me want to have children. We both knew it would be a big struggle for me to get pregnant, but we didn't care. We were only together a couple of years, we weren't married, but we decided to try and have a baby. (we did end up getting married. I wrote a blog about that hilarious journey a while ago. if you feel compelled to read it, I can point you to it.)
For ten long years we tried to get knocked up. For ten years I took pregnancy test after pregnancy test. They always came back negative. Not having a regular period didn't help our cause, but we did everything we could. Even just trying to have a baby is expensive when you have fertility issues.
In 2013 I was injured at work and 3 days later we were in a car accident, where I was injured enough to need spinal fusion surgery. In August of 2015, I had been out of work for 2 years and wasn't able to go back anytime soon. Dave and I had a long talk and decided that we were both, finally, ok about not having children. We were nowhere near being financially stable, and my body was too broken to have a baby anytime soon. Plus, I was almost 35 and that is the magical age where a woman suddenly becomes high risk, just based on her age alone. We decided that the "good things" about not having kids, were good enough for us.
The first couple weeks of October, 2015, were pretty horrendous. I am not gonna lie, I was in horrible pain dealing with my back. I also noticed that I was having really really bad period cramps. They were always bad, but never this bad. I wanted to start my period and get it over with. finally on Friday October 23, yes I remember the day, I decided that I had enough of these cramps, and I bought a pregnancy test. One of those .88 ones from Walmart. Why? Not because I thought I was pregnant, but because for ten to twelve years, every time I bought a pregnancy test, I would start my period right after I took the test. It never ever failed. I would buy the test, take the test, and the next day I would start my period. I was also wanting avocados really bad. I always crave avocados. I find people who don't love avocados to be weird. My husband hates them. So, I rest my case.
Anyway, I bought a couple avocados, and my pregnancy test, then went home. I immediately cut open the avocados. I was so proud of myself because I picked ones that were perfectly ripened. They were the perfect color and everything. I put salt and pepper on them and sat down to eat. I took a couple of bites and thought they tasted funny. They tasted like metal. It was so weird. For some reason, and I have no idea why I said this, but I said to myself, "wouldn't it be funny if I am pregnant and Dave's demon spawn didn't like avocados?" I tried to finish the avocados, but I couldn't they just tasted bad. Between that, and the food poisoning I thought I got from eating sushi two days before, I just wasn't winning with food.
I decided to go ahead and take the pregnancy test. I took it and as I was setting it on the counter to wait, I noticed all the lines were showing up. Like, immediately. I had never seen a positive pregnancy test. I had taken hundreds of them, I knew it was showing positive, but I still dug the box out of the trash and kept staring at it and at the test. I looked up my medicines I was taking for my diabetes, on google. Sure enough, the new med I was on, has been known to show false positives on pregnancy tests. I decided to tell Dave what was going on, so I went to back to Walmart, where he works. I told him, and he was as skeptical as I was. We decided I should buy the more expensive tests. I couldn't wait so I took the test right there at Walmart. Yes, I was one of those girls. It came back negative. I was still in a lot of pain so Dave said I should call my Dr. I called but they only had an appointment available the following Friday. This means I would have to wait a whole week. In the meantime I went back home and still had one pregnancy test. I needed to wait til the next morning to take it. I waited until like 9pm to take it. I couldn't wait any longer so I took it. Those lines showed up and I nearly fainted. They weren't light. They were dark and unmistakable. I still didn't believe it. I stared at the box and the test for the next two hours, until I had to go get Dave from work.
By Tuesday, the 27th of October, my pain was too much to handle and I was also spotting. The blood was minimal, but I couldn't take the pain. I went to the hospital Emergency Department. The first nurse I talked to was so nice. I told her I took a pregnancy test but didn't really think I was pregnant. I told her it was probably just my medicine causing a false positive. She said "So why do you think it was a false positive? If two tests said you are pregnant, you probably are." I said, because for almost 12 years my husband and I have wanted a baby. For nearly 12 years I have been taking pregnancy tests, and I have never seen a positive." The nurse almost started crying, mainly because at that point, saying that to this complete stranger, nearly made me cry. She said "well, we have ways of finding out for sure." Another nurse came in the room to take my blood. He was one of the best people, I have ever met. He said that the other nurse had told him our story and we were gonna do blood tests, another pee test and a pelvic exam. when I went to pee in a cup, I heard the other nurses talking at the desk. Apparently I was the talk of the ER. They were all "rooting" for me to be pregnant. I look back now and this really brings tears to my eyes. Complete strangers wanted me to be pregnant. So the pee test came back positive. Dave was about to get off from work and we had a friend bringing him to the hospital. He made it just as the ultrasound technician came in the room. He got to be there as she searched and searched and finally found, the tiny grain of rice sized baby that had been growing inside me for six weeks. I still didn't fully believe or comprehend it. I did have tears in my eyes. The tech told us she couldn't give us a picture because the hospital doesn't allow it. It was OK though, Dave and I both saw it.
As we were getting ready to leave my nurse came in and gave me a picture of the ultrasound. He said "please do not tell anyone here, but I couldn't help it and I wanted you to have this. I also want to tell my wife about you when I get home tonight, if that's OK." He too was pretty excited for us. When we left the first nurse I talked to cried and congratulated us, as did just about every nurse that was working that night.
The next 32 weeks flew by. I ended up in the hospital twice. Those were fun times. Other than that, and the actual delivery, it was an easy pregnancy. I had major diabetic issues, but luckily CJ came out super healthy, other than a tummy issue. My delivery was scary and dangerous and I almost didn't make it, but here we are 20 weeks later. I am so very very thankful and grateful every single day. My little miracle baby is so smart, and sweet and beautiful. I just know she is going to change the world for the better.
Monday, October 24, 2016
Saturday, February 21, 2015
There is no other option
Every so often an actor comes along that does such an amazing job in a certain role, that it is hard to imagine anyone else playing the part. My husband and I both enjoy HBO programming. Shows like The Wire, The Sopranos, Game Of Thrones, Entourage, and Newsroom, have amazing story lines. The actors chosen to play any of the roles are usually pretty spot on. Recently while watching Entourage, it occurred to me that Jeremy Piven, was spot on perfect in the role of Ari Gold. I couldn't even think of another actor I would even replace him with. I then started thinking of other characters and actors that play them. I mean, so many times Hollywood gets it wrong. Like Halle Berry as Catwoman?? I mean, really? Only time will tell if Ben Affleck was a smart choice as Batman. So I decided to make a list, my own list, of actors/actresses who got it right. Roles that should never ever be given to anyone else, even if the movie or tv show gets remade. I will be leaving out certain roles that people suggested to me, because they have mutual actor/to perfect casting ratios. For example, I can not in good conscious say that Heath Ledger was the best joker and no one else could ever play the joker as well as he did. In fact, and I know I am in the minority here, I believe Jack Nicholson was the better Joker. So you see, there actually are two actors who were perfectly cast as The Joker. Another example, and it pains me to say, is James Bond. I personally hated everyone who played the role after Sean Connery, until Daniel Craig came along. In some scenes, I even forget that I am supposed to be trying to hate him, because I love Connery so much. I hope this long winded introduction gives you an idea of what I am looking for and why some of your suggestions are not on the list. Really, it doesn't matter, because I am a Princess, this is my blog, and I do what I want. hahaha
There is only one number one as far as I am concerned and the rest are all tied for second place. Without further ado, here is my list:
There is only one number one as far as I am concerned and the rest are all tied for second place. Without further ado, here is my list:
1. James Dean as Jett Rink (Rest in peace)
If you have never seen the movie Giant, I implore you to watch it ASAP. It is an older movie and it is a long movie, but the last 30 minutes of the movie will make you change the way you see movies and rate actors/actresses in the roles they play. James Dean totally nails every aspect of acting. He doesn't just play the role, he is the role. Yes he was actually drunk in the scene. Yes he was not the easiest person to get along with, and his real life story is something that is made for a movie, but damn was he ever amazing. I do not care that the drunk part wasn't an act. He was drunk as a skunk and still nailed the character. I forgot I was watching James Dean. I am sure that many people will disagree with me on this choice, but as I have said many times, this is my blog. Write your own if you disagree. If you have never seen the movie, your argument doesn't count.
2. Jeremy Piven as Ari Gold
(see opening paragraph) It is also worth stating that after Robert Downey Jr, Jeremy Piven and Jason Bateman are tied for second place in the "Men who could easily steal Niki away from Dave", list. This is my blog, I can say what I want.
2. Jason Bateman as Michael Bluth
Arrested Development is easily one of the funniest shows I have ever watched. The ridiculousness that goes on in the Bluth family, reminds me of my family. I really really love the first three seasons of this show and have watched them on repeat, many many times. Jason Bateman was so absolutely perfect in his role. I know that this may not be a role that some people see as "iconic", but to me, it was perfectly cast and I can't even think of one other actor who could have played Michael.
2. Jason Bateman as Michael Bluth
Arrested Development is easily one of the funniest shows I have ever watched. The ridiculousness that goes on in the Bluth family, reminds me of my family. I really really love the first three seasons of this show and have watched them on repeat, many many times. Jason Bateman was so absolutely perfect in his role. I know that this may not be a role that some people see as "iconic", but to me, it was perfectly cast and I can't even think of one other actor who could have played Michael.
2. Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa
Granted, Stallone wrote the script with himself in mind to play the lead, but I highly doubt anyone else could have brought to the role, what he did. He played the protagonist perfectly and I can not think of an Italian American actor who could have or would have been better in the role.
2. James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano (Rest in peace)
Dave makes me watch The Sopranos from start to finish at least twice a year. I must admit, it is one of the best shows I have ever watched. Most of the cast were type cast and had been in a number of mob/gangster movies. Finding an actual NJ born and bread actor, probably wasn't difficult. Finding the person who could actually become Tony Soprano, couldn't have been easy. Seeing interviews of people who talk about him since his death, I am even more convinced that he is hands down one of the best actors to ever grace the tv screen . Plus I watched a couple of inside the actor studio interviews that Gandolfini gave, and he was the complete opposite of Tony Soprano.
2. Marlon Brando as Don Corleone (Honorable Mention as Stanley in A Street Car Named Desire) (Rest in peace)
It is hard to pick one single Brando role as his best or as the most perfect person cast in the role. He was such an amazing actor. I originally picked the role of Stanley in Street Car, but then my husband reminded me of Corleone. I doubt there is anyone who could have ever played the role as effortlessly as Brando. Brando also played Terry Malloy in On The Waterfront. That role was rather epic as well. There are very few actors that I couldn't pick just one role to use as an example. This is a testament to their acting ability. There will never be another Marlon Brando, that is for sure.
2. Bryan Cranston as Walter White (Honorable mention: Aaron Paul as Jesse Pinkman)
I admit I did not watch Breaking Bad until it was over and all five seasons were on Netflix. I also started watching with the expectation that I would not like it. I felt like it was going to be another mainstream show that people freak out about, and I don't like it. It happened when I tried watching Mad Men, it happened when I tried watching Seinfeld, I was convinced it just wouldn't be for me. It wasn't. At first. After the fourth episode, I was hooked. I watched all five seasons in a week. I lost a lot of sleep, even more than normal. The first couple of seasons, I wanted Robin Williams to be Walter, and Giovanni Rabisi to be Jesse. Then something happened and I fell in love with the casting. I can not even say enough good, nay great, things about the performances in this show. I think the show as a whole was more than perfectly cast. I am even looking forward to the spin off show. I do not have high expectations, but I am willing to give it a shot.
2. Lucille Ball as Lucy Ricardo (Rest in Peace)
Do I really have to write a lot here? I mean if ever there were a role written for a specific person, it was clearly this role. I don't even know what to say here, other than, if you disagree with this choice, we probably shouldn't be friends.
2. Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford as Han Solo (honorable mention: Sean Connery as Henry Jones Sr. In Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade.)
Yes, he gets two mentions. No, I do not believe anyone could have played either part better than Harrison. His ability to be a heart throb and a bad ass at the same time, is pretty much unmatched. I mean, he is freaking Han Solo and Indiana Jones. I am not sure anyone can claim to have been a part of two different movie franchises and have a main or at least key role in each. Especially when the franchises are as beloved as these ones, and earned as much money as they did, and still do.
2. Gregory Peck as Atticus Finch (Rest in Peace)
I read the book To Kill A Mockingbird long after high school. I didn't appreciate classic novels like I should have when I was younger. I read the book and loved it so much, I decided to watch the movie. I wasn't disappointed. Gregory Peck was perfection and I am most certain no one has, or will, play the part as perfectly as he did.
2. Jamie Foxx as Ray Charles
Wow, just wow. He really embodied the character and it probably helped that Jamie Foxx was a classically trained musician as well. I do not really have much to say about this performance, because it was so spot on.
2. Jim Parsons as Sheldon Cooper
This choice is rather obvious. Parsons was in movies and plays and such, way before The Big Bang Theory made him a household name. I really thought that he would be type cast the rest of his life and never get away from the Sheldon character. Then I saw the HBO movie "A Normal Heart". Yeah, he is way more talented than even I gave him credit for, and you people know my well documented love for Jim Parsons.
2. Kiefer Sutherland as Jack Bauer
I love pretty much every thing Kiefer has ever done. From Young Guns to Flatliners. He is a versatile actor, if ever there was one. The Lost Boys is one of those movies that Dave refuses to watch with me. I know it by heart. Then all of a sudden Kiefer was cast as Jack Bauer on the show 24. A whole world rediscovered his talent. He plays the role to a new level of perfection. Plus he has been on other movies and shows and I do not see Jack Bauer recycled over and over again. Sometimes people just become the character and never get another profitable role, because audiences can't get over the character that made the actor famous.
2. Kate Winslet as Ophelia
I absolutely adore Kate Winslet in pretty much any movie that she is in. Hamlet is by far my favorite Shakespeare play. I love reading it and watching it. One of my life long dreams is to see it preformed on stage somewhere. Many many people have played Ophelia on film as well as stage. However, Kate Winslet was Ophelia in the Kenneth Branaugh film version, and she was just stunning. I can not picture any other person playing Ophelia and I do not really want to. She was perfection, as she is most of the time.
2. Robert Downey Jr as Iron Man
I love Jon Favreau for taking a chance and casting RDJ in the lead role. I am sure no one thought the Marvel movie franchise would take off the way it did after the first Iron Man movie. The special effects and story line aside, this movie and the franchise itself could have been a huge bust, if not for Downey's portrayal of Tony Stark. I am sure there are few people on earth who could name an actor that would even come close to the perfect casting decision made for this film. (yes, I am biased, no I do not care. He is perfect. I can not be friends with you if you disagree.)
2. Bette Davis as Baby Jane Hudson (Rest in Peace)
Bette Davis is up there on the list of "Thespians who will never be duplicated and it's a sad sad shame that future generations will probably never see their movies." I do not believe Bette Davis played any roles that any other actress could have played. This was my favorite, but her role in Hush Sweet Charlotte was pretty epic as well. I follow the Bette Davis page on Facebook, and am reminded daily of how awesome she was. I love love love black and white movies. I wish the younger generations appreciated them enough to stop wanting to update them by making them color movies. That is another discussion for another day.
2. Robin Williams as Adrian Cronauer (Honorable Mention, Robin Williams in every role he ever played. What? You think someone else could have voiced Genie in Aladdin, or Rs. Doubtfire, or Patch Adams?? get the hell out of here) (Rest in Peace)
I remember watching this movie over and over again when I had the VHS. It made me laugh, and cry, and then laugh again. I am actually very surprised that Robin Williams did not win more Oscars. His characters were always so well played. He truly loved entertaining people. When he committed suicide in August of this year, I actually shed tears. Who knew that he and I had so much in common? That is another blog for another day. If you have never seen Good Morning Vietnam, I hope you find time to.
2. James Cagney as George M Cohan (Rest in Peace)
George M Cohan wrote Yankee Doodle Dandy. For those of you who have never seen a James Cagney movie, which is probably most of the people who will read this blog, I recommend this movie to be your first. I may be a little biased because of what this movie is about, but it is so good. It is a musical so if you aren't normally into musicals, then I suggest White Heat to be your first Cagney movie. He is magical.
2. Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter (Honorable Mention, EVERYONE in all the Harry Potter movies. I have never seen a single movie, let alone a whole series of movies, cast actors so perfectly with each role.)
I am so glad that the main roles of the kids in these movies were played by unknown actors who had zero experience at acting. From the first movie to the last, the kids truly become the characters and were played with such vulnerability, you actually believe they WERE Hermione, Ron, and Harry. Even minor characters, like Luna Lovegood were perfectly cast.
2. Nick Offerman as Ron Swanson
Parks and Recreation is one of the shows I have been watching from the very first pilot episode. I started watching because of Amy Pohler and stayed watching because of Ron Swanson. I love all of the characters on the show, but Ron Swanson is so hilarious. His character development is one of the best I have ever seen on any show. I am sad that this will be the last season of the show. I have seen the first five seasons so many times it is ridiculous, but it makes me laugh every time.
2. Jack Nicholson as Col. Nathan Jessop (Honorable Mention, Nicholson in The Shining and One Flew Over The Coo Coo's Nest.)
unfortunately I couldn't use Jack's portrayal as The Joker, since there is a valid argument that Heath Ledger was just as good, if not better, in some aspects. I am trying to stay true to my original criteria. However, as Nathan Jessop, Nicholson took it to a level not many in the acting community could ever take it to. I know so many people who know every single word to this movie. That says something. Despite the fact that Tom Cruise was the star, it was Nicholson who steals every scene he is in, and makes the movie ten times better.
2. Whoopi Goldberg as Oda Mae Brown
She won every award she was nominated for the year this movie came out. If that isn't enough of a reason to say no one else could play the role, I do not know what is.
2. Jamie Foxx as Ray Charles
Wow, just wow. He really embodied the character and it probably helped that Jamie Foxx was a classically trained musician as well. I do not really have much to say about this performance, because it was so spot on.
2. Jim Parsons as Sheldon Cooper
This choice is rather obvious. Parsons was in movies and plays and such, way before The Big Bang Theory made him a household name. I really thought that he would be type cast the rest of his life and never get away from the Sheldon character. Then I saw the HBO movie "A Normal Heart". Yeah, he is way more talented than even I gave him credit for, and you people know my well documented love for Jim Parsons.
2. Kiefer Sutherland as Jack Bauer
I love pretty much every thing Kiefer has ever done. From Young Guns to Flatliners. He is a versatile actor, if ever there was one. The Lost Boys is one of those movies that Dave refuses to watch with me. I know it by heart. Then all of a sudden Kiefer was cast as Jack Bauer on the show 24. A whole world rediscovered his talent. He plays the role to a new level of perfection. Plus he has been on other movies and shows and I do not see Jack Bauer recycled over and over again. Sometimes people just become the character and never get another profitable role, because audiences can't get over the character that made the actor famous.
2. Kate Winslet as Ophelia
I absolutely adore Kate Winslet in pretty much any movie that she is in. Hamlet is by far my favorite Shakespeare play. I love reading it and watching it. One of my life long dreams is to see it preformed on stage somewhere. Many many people have played Ophelia on film as well as stage. However, Kate Winslet was Ophelia in the Kenneth Branaugh film version, and she was just stunning. I can not picture any other person playing Ophelia and I do not really want to. She was perfection, as she is most of the time.
2. Robert Downey Jr as Iron Man
I love Jon Favreau for taking a chance and casting RDJ in the lead role. I am sure no one thought the Marvel movie franchise would take off the way it did after the first Iron Man movie. The special effects and story line aside, this movie and the franchise itself could have been a huge bust, if not for Downey's portrayal of Tony Stark. I am sure there are few people on earth who could name an actor that would even come close to the perfect casting decision made for this film. (yes, I am biased, no I do not care. He is perfect. I can not be friends with you if you disagree.)
2. Bette Davis as Baby Jane Hudson (Rest in Peace)
Bette Davis is up there on the list of "Thespians who will never be duplicated and it's a sad sad shame that future generations will probably never see their movies." I do not believe Bette Davis played any roles that any other actress could have played. This was my favorite, but her role in Hush Sweet Charlotte was pretty epic as well. I follow the Bette Davis page on Facebook, and am reminded daily of how awesome she was. I love love love black and white movies. I wish the younger generations appreciated them enough to stop wanting to update them by making them color movies. That is another discussion for another day.
2. Robin Williams as Adrian Cronauer (Honorable Mention, Robin Williams in every role he ever played. What? You think someone else could have voiced Genie in Aladdin, or Rs. Doubtfire, or Patch Adams?? get the hell out of here) (Rest in Peace)
I remember watching this movie over and over again when I had the VHS. It made me laugh, and cry, and then laugh again. I am actually very surprised that Robin Williams did not win more Oscars. His characters were always so well played. He truly loved entertaining people. When he committed suicide in August of this year, I actually shed tears. Who knew that he and I had so much in common? That is another blog for another day. If you have never seen Good Morning Vietnam, I hope you find time to.
2. James Cagney as George M Cohan (Rest in Peace)
George M Cohan wrote Yankee Doodle Dandy. For those of you who have never seen a James Cagney movie, which is probably most of the people who will read this blog, I recommend this movie to be your first. I may be a little biased because of what this movie is about, but it is so good. It is a musical so if you aren't normally into musicals, then I suggest White Heat to be your first Cagney movie. He is magical.
2. Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter (Honorable Mention, EVERYONE in all the Harry Potter movies. I have never seen a single movie, let alone a whole series of movies, cast actors so perfectly with each role.)
I am so glad that the main roles of the kids in these movies were played by unknown actors who had zero experience at acting. From the first movie to the last, the kids truly become the characters and were played with such vulnerability, you actually believe they WERE Hermione, Ron, and Harry. Even minor characters, like Luna Lovegood were perfectly cast.
2. Nick Offerman as Ron Swanson
Parks and Recreation is one of the shows I have been watching from the very first pilot episode. I started watching because of Amy Pohler and stayed watching because of Ron Swanson. I love all of the characters on the show, but Ron Swanson is so hilarious. His character development is one of the best I have ever seen on any show. I am sad that this will be the last season of the show. I have seen the first five seasons so many times it is ridiculous, but it makes me laugh every time.
2. Jack Nicholson as Col. Nathan Jessop (Honorable Mention, Nicholson in The Shining and One Flew Over The Coo Coo's Nest.)
unfortunately I couldn't use Jack's portrayal as The Joker, since there is a valid argument that Heath Ledger was just as good, if not better, in some aspects. I am trying to stay true to my original criteria. However, as Nathan Jessop, Nicholson took it to a level not many in the acting community could ever take it to. I know so many people who know every single word to this movie. That says something. Despite the fact that Tom Cruise was the star, it was Nicholson who steals every scene he is in, and makes the movie ten times better.
2. Whoopi Goldberg as Oda Mae Brown
She won every award she was nominated for the year this movie came out. If that isn't enough of a reason to say no one else could play the role, I do not know what is.
Saturday, May 31, 2014
I AM SO FUCKING ANGRY AND YOU SHOULD BE TOO!!!!!!!!
That's right, I said "FUCKING". Normally I am a lady, but when it comes to my friends and family being ignored and destroyed, I have to cuss. So should you.
Yesterday, Friday May 30th, Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki, resigned from his post. Reports came out that showed blatant abuse and fraudulent activity towards Veterans who were seeking health care. It was so bad for our vets, that many died while waiting to get health care. This is completely unacceptable. We, as a country, owe these men and women our lives. Yes, our lives. These are people who chose to stand up and fight for our freedom. Some of them were even drafted and had no choice. They did it anyway. They put on a uniform and said "My family needs me to be brave and fight and possibly die so that they may live in peace." How in the world did it come to this? Those men and women who died waiting for health care, may as well have died while fighting. I am not just talking about psychical ailments. I am talking about mental health as well.
So many of our veterans come home and can not function in society. They are mentally still at war. They have stresses that you and I could never imagine. Seeing brothers and sisters die in battle, having to sit through gun fire and bombs, putting a gun to a child's head because they have a bomb strapped to them. This would fuck up even the strongest among us. My family experienced the post traumatic stress disorder first hand. I do not wish to go into detail, other than to tell you it was gut wrenching seeing someone who fought to protect us, wither away. Luckily for my family, the person was able to overcome their issues.
What about those soldiers that slip through the cracks? What about those people that "Snap"? You see more and more instances of violence from these soldiers who did not get the proper mental care they so need. Have you looked up the amount of suicides among Veterans?? Let me tell you, its beyond alarming. Every day 22 Veterans take their own lives. That is 22 more than what is acceptable. (That statistic came from a CNN article)
yeah, there is a problem. The problem, is that no one paid attention to what was going on. From the President, to the Senate, to congress, to you and me. We didn't stand up and take notice. Even though, some of us experienced the pain first hand, we did nothing. We didn't fight for our own soldier so how can we fight for others. It's hard to hear. It's hard to believe that we wouldn't help a loved one, but we didn't. It makes me sick to think of just how many people lost their lives in a war that could have been prevented.
You know what really pisses me off? The fact that everyone is up in arms about something ridiculous, like Gay Marriage. Really? Why is this even up for debate? America is the land of equality. Let Gay people get married so we can give more money to Veteran hospitals and to mental health research. All this money being spent so that American citizens can have the right that they should already have, is absolute rubbish.
Let's put the Veteran issues on the back burner.
What about the average joe shmo citizen that can not get the mental health help that they need? How many instances of murderous rampage is it going to take before sick people stop slipping through the cracks? Seriously. Then you have the people who are asking for and reaching out for help. These people have to be on a waiting list to even get analyzed for care. The average person can not just check into rehab.
Heaven forbid, Lindsey Lohan and Amanda Bynes be put on a waiting list. In fact they can just enter rehab as often as they want to, so long as it keeps the judge happy. It's just sick.
In conclusion, I need to get all kinds of degrees and titles, so that I can take over the VA hospitals and make sure they are running in tip top shape. I also need a bunch of degrees so I can help out the mentally sicks people who seek help.
This is not a debate. If you disagree with my opinion, that is fine. You won't change my mind, and I do not wish to change yours.
Yesterday, Friday May 30th, Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki, resigned from his post. Reports came out that showed blatant abuse and fraudulent activity towards Veterans who were seeking health care. It was so bad for our vets, that many died while waiting to get health care. This is completely unacceptable. We, as a country, owe these men and women our lives. Yes, our lives. These are people who chose to stand up and fight for our freedom. Some of them were even drafted and had no choice. They did it anyway. They put on a uniform and said "My family needs me to be brave and fight and possibly die so that they may live in peace." How in the world did it come to this? Those men and women who died waiting for health care, may as well have died while fighting. I am not just talking about psychical ailments. I am talking about mental health as well.
So many of our veterans come home and can not function in society. They are mentally still at war. They have stresses that you and I could never imagine. Seeing brothers and sisters die in battle, having to sit through gun fire and bombs, putting a gun to a child's head because they have a bomb strapped to them. This would fuck up even the strongest among us. My family experienced the post traumatic stress disorder first hand. I do not wish to go into detail, other than to tell you it was gut wrenching seeing someone who fought to protect us, wither away. Luckily for my family, the person was able to overcome their issues.
What about those soldiers that slip through the cracks? What about those people that "Snap"? You see more and more instances of violence from these soldiers who did not get the proper mental care they so need. Have you looked up the amount of suicides among Veterans?? Let me tell you, its beyond alarming. Every day 22 Veterans take their own lives. That is 22 more than what is acceptable. (That statistic came from a CNN article)
yeah, there is a problem. The problem, is that no one paid attention to what was going on. From the President, to the Senate, to congress, to you and me. We didn't stand up and take notice. Even though, some of us experienced the pain first hand, we did nothing. We didn't fight for our own soldier so how can we fight for others. It's hard to hear. It's hard to believe that we wouldn't help a loved one, but we didn't. It makes me sick to think of just how many people lost their lives in a war that could have been prevented.
You know what really pisses me off? The fact that everyone is up in arms about something ridiculous, like Gay Marriage. Really? Why is this even up for debate? America is the land of equality. Let Gay people get married so we can give more money to Veteran hospitals and to mental health research. All this money being spent so that American citizens can have the right that they should already have, is absolute rubbish.
Let's put the Veteran issues on the back burner.
What about the average joe shmo citizen that can not get the mental health help that they need? How many instances of murderous rampage is it going to take before sick people stop slipping through the cracks? Seriously. Then you have the people who are asking for and reaching out for help. These people have to be on a waiting list to even get analyzed for care. The average person can not just check into rehab.
Heaven forbid, Lindsey Lohan and Amanda Bynes be put on a waiting list. In fact they can just enter rehab as often as they want to, so long as it keeps the judge happy. It's just sick.
In conclusion, I need to get all kinds of degrees and titles, so that I can take over the VA hospitals and make sure they are running in tip top shape. I also need a bunch of degrees so I can help out the mentally sicks people who seek help.
This is not a debate. If you disagree with my opinion, that is fine. You won't change my mind, and I do not wish to change yours.
Monday, December 2, 2013
Be honest. No seriously, be honest
How many of you actually knew Paul Walker was such a charitable guy? Did you know he did so much for victims of natural disasters? I bet you didn't. Now his charity will make more money after he died than they ever would have if he were still alive. How fucked up is our society that people would rather report about Miley Cyrus twerking than about a guy trying to raise money to help those in need? We can't solely blame the media either. We, as consumers, are more likely to read about some dumb teeny bopper than about those that are trying to do good. That's why the media reports the way they do. In fact it's so bad that they don't even need reporters or paparazzi anymore. Regular every day people who happen to be in the right place at the right time can sell the pictures and video they take. It's so aggravating.
I see Ian Somerhalder trying to do great things for the environment but the only articles I ever read about him have to do with The Vampire Diaries. I only know about his charitable work because I follow him on Facebook and Twitter. When I read articles on people.com or EW it's only about his acting. Or the fact that he no longer dates his co star.
I see Ian Somerhalder trying to do great things for the environment but the only articles I ever read about him have to do with The Vampire Diaries. I only know about his charitable work because I follow him on Facebook and Twitter. When I read articles on people.com or EW it's only about his acting. Or the fact that he no longer dates his co star.
Kate Winslet has a charity that she founded to help families with children that are autistic. I bet you didn't know that?
There is so much good out there and all we ever hear about, all we ever pay attention to, is the bad. This, in part, is what's wrong with society.
I'm guilty of clicking on articles about stupid shit. I actually clicked on a link one time because the headline was about Kim Kardashian wearing high heels while giving birth. I could careless about such things, but I read about it anyway. I felt sick afterwards, but still.
Another thing that has pissed me off about when a celebrity dies is when I see people post "oh you are so sad when a celebrity dies but what about all the soldiers that die and no one mentions them?". Well first of all if we don't hear about it, how are we supposed to show emotion. like if it makes national news or if we weren't closely connected to said soldier, how can you say if I would or would not care about the soldier. Who are you to judge me on who I can and can not mourn.
For the record I have posted countless articles about soldiers dying or about other issues involving military personal and they barely get "likes" let alone comments or shares. So get off your freaking high horse about Military casualties. I don't see you talking about them unless a celebrity dies. so really who is the "bad" person here??
People always want to say "he/she was so young", " they were taken way too soon". Really? So when someone is 80 or 90 it's ok because they lived longer? Sure they lived longer, that doesn't mean they lived better or "deserved" to die. I call to your attention the death of Babe Heffron one day after the death of Paul Walker. A man who lived to be 90 who had numerous medals from fighting in the Second World War. A man whom I only saw mentioned by one other person on Facebook. Did he live longer than Paul Walker ? Yes. Does that mean he lived a better life or that he did everything he ever wanted to do? No. So maybe he was taken too soon as well. A man who saw his friends blown up in front of him, a man who had to live every day with what he lived with deserves recognition as much as Paul Walker. In my eyes anyway. I'm not going to hate the people that don't post remembrances of Mr. Heffron though. It's not my place to force you to mourn someone that I do. I didn't know either man. I wasn't a huge Paul Walker fan, in fact as sad as it is to say I like him more now. Why? Because unfortunately I am just now learning about what an awesome person Paul Walker really was.
I have read comments by numerous people who actually knew Mr. Walker say how much he loved race cars. He even co owned a shop with the man who was killed with him. In the end, even if the car malfunctioned as so many people are saying, he died going fast. He died doing what he loved. I hope people can say that about me some day. (no I am not saying he wanted to die or even that the man driving was going fast on purpose. I am simply saying he loved cars and he was riding around in one that happened to kill him.)
People are really in an uproar about no one saying anything about the man who died with Paul Walker. I was guilty of not posting about him until I saw a celebrity post on twitter about being friends with the man. It was very tragic that he died as well. He leaves behind a wife and young child. I don't think people intentionally ignored the fact that another man died. I think we were all caught up in the moment and the whole "was it a hoax?", situation. At least that was my reasoning. Maybe I'm in denial and don't want to believe that we are all that blinded by celebrity. It's sad really.
Another thing I hate, yes there is another, is all the fake ass condolences I keep seeing. Don't say "oh my god he was my favorite actor. I can't believe he is gone" if this is the first time you've ever mentioned the man. Don't try to make this about you. You want people to like your Facebook status and you have a RIP Paul Walker page, but you never even liked his verified account before he died? Get the fuck out of here. People always try to make it about them. I get sick of seeing "let's see if this page can get a million likes". Really? You just want attention.
I named my first pet "ditto" after Patrick Swayze's movie "Ghost", I owned every single one of his movies and I even had a "Johnny Castle" poster on my wall for a good part of my childhood. I was really upset when he died. Guess what? I didn't expect people to say "oh man niki, I'm so sorry for your loss!" The same situation when River Phoenix and Johnathan Brandis died. I mourned them but I didn't let it consume me because I at least have their movies to remember them. After all that's how I knew them to begin with.
My husband always says "I refuse to be sad over someone I didn't know." He has watched the show the Sopranos a million times and even when James Gandolfini passed away, he barely showed emotion. I don't think less of him for not sitting down and crying for days or posting a bunch of "RIP" status'. Why should I be allowed to judge people like my husband if I don't want them judging me for mourning people I don't know. After all, he knew Gandolfini as well as I knew Patrick Swayze right?
Also if you must make tasteless jokes about the deceased, at least know your audience. I make really bad jokes sometimes, but I don't post them online for a reason. Not everyone has my same sick twisted sense of humor and some people not only get their feelings hurt, but they actually take it personally. No we shouldn't have to censor ourselves all the time, but there is a period of mourning that should be taken into consideration. Not everyone cares for that kind of humor anyway.Like I said know your audience. Is it really worth some stupid facebook battle with your friends just because you want to be able to say whatever you want. Sometimes human decency needs to take precedent over you trying to be the most edgy person on the internet that day. Plus, in this case, Paul Walker has a 14 year old daughter that doesn't need to see that shit. Get your facts straight before posting anything because in the end it just makes you look like an idiot. Saying "he got what he deserved for being reckless", is jumping to conclusions. In fact, the information coming out in the last 13 or so hours is pointing the car having some sort of malfunction.which brings me to my next issue:
When the news was first reported that Paul Walker died there was one site saying he died. TMZ. TMZ is not every one's cup of tea and sometimes their methods of getting information are not very ethical, but the fact is they were the first to report the accident. I have been following TMZ for awhile now, and the only story I can ever remember them getting wrong is the Lil Wayne death report. They were the first to report Michael Jackson died and no one believed them for at least an hour. They reported Whitney Houston dying and everyone yelled "hoax". For the first hour after Paul Walker died it was mass confusion. "creditable" news sites were saying that he died but they were not saying they could confirm it. They wanted to report that the actor had died but each site made sure to say "TMZ is reporting". I kept tabs on a couple of these sites and when it was finally confirmed, they all changed their info to "TMZ was the first to report". Even wikipedia, which I do not rely on for breaking news, listed and then unlisted the date of death. How cowardly that you want to report the news, but you also want to make sure that if it's a hoax you don't get blamed. Maybe those other sites should have waited for their "creditable" sources before trying to report the news, but not really report the news. Riding on someone else's coattails doesn't make you a good reporter, it makes you a follower. Why not wait until you have all the facts if you are that scared to report it? This is just my opinion and it doesn't really matter to me that others don't like TMZ, like I said they have been right in what they report way more often than they have been wrong. They don't have to have reporters standing around stalking celebrities either. Us "civilians" gladly take videos and pictures and sell them to TMZ. So if you hate TMZ because of the whole "paparazzi" issue, maybe you should do some research and you'll see that a lot of the times they have "eye witness video".
I'm gonna be honest,
I have a crazy sense of humor, I laugh at things that should not be considered funny, I read trashy magazines because sometimes I need to clear my head. I don't care about Miley Cyrus, but she is selling magazines. Some people care about that nonsense otherwise the magazines and websites wouldn't write about her. However, I also post articles about charity organizations, and causes that matter to me. I wouldn't say I am a bad person. in fact I said it before and Ill say it again:
I cried when Princess Diana died, I thank every vet that I meet for their service. If these things don't make me a good person, then I don't know what does.
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Finally, The Top Ten
I know I have taken a very long time to finish this blog. I decided to make the top ten a separate blog all together, because, well, I can. Now, On to the hotness
Number 10: Blake Shelton ( country singer, judge on The Voice)
His voice, his singing, his sense of humor, his big ass hands. All of these things make him one sexy man. I watched The Voice just to see him. Yummy!!!
Number 9: Jason Bateman (The Longest Week, Disconnect)
Jason Bateman has been a major crush of mine since I was about 12 years old. He is definitely one of those actors that has developed into a much better entertainer as he has gotten older. I love his sense of humor and his smile. I cant wait for the new episodes of Arrested Development!!!
Number 8: Matthew McConaughey (Paper boy, Mud, Magic Mike)
I'm pretty sure I don't need to justify why he is this high up on a list of 100 hottest men. So I wont. I will tell you that what I find to be the hottest thing about this man, is his voice.
Number 7: Josh Holloway ( Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, Battle of the Year: The Dream Team)
Did any of you watch Lost? I watched the first 3 seasons and I am telling you, if not for Sawyer, I would have stopped watching sooner. The show was so good at first, then it Lost me. Pun intended. I however, have been waiting to see Josh in something else and am glad he will be in a few movies coming out soon. Love him. Here is why..........
Number 6: Chris Hemsworth (The Avengers, Thor 2)
His brother was already on the list. I placed Chris higher because he is bigger, badder, and most importantly, not dating Miley Cyrus. I thank the lord for their mother and father, none the less.
Number 5: Matt Bomer (White Collar, Magic Mike)
Well, I am sick of writing but not sick of posting pictures. I will just let the visual evidence speak for itself in the case of Mr. Bomer.
(Honorable Mention) Number 4:
Now to take a break from our regularly scheduled blog. I have a special honorable mention just for you!! Drum Roll Please........................ At number four on our countdown, but always number one in our hearts. The Man, The Myth, The Legend. Mr. Blue Eyes who loves the Brown eyes. A Shoe that always fits.......
Christopher "Fruity Loomy Cotton Socks" Looman (Working at Best Buy, Lovin the Ladies, Playing Call Of Duty, Driving Limos, Pouring Wine) Calm down Ladies, he is currently taken. If you really like it, you better put a ring on it, though.
Back to the real count down
Number 4: Keith Urban (Country Singer)
Not only is he a country singer, but he is from Australia so he has a sexy accent. Plus, is there anything sexier than a man who can play the guitar?? The only down side to Keith is the fact that he married Nicole Kidman. I have said it before and I'll say it again, "if he really wants to love somebody like me", he is far off with that girl. Anyway, here he is.
Number 3 Paul Walker (Fast and the Furious franchise, vehicle 19, pawn shop chronicles)
Apparently blond hair and blue eyes are what I, and most of my friends like. Paul Walker is hot and watching him kick ass in movies only makes him hotter. Ill let the pictures do my talking for me.
Number 2 Jason Mamoa (Game of Thrones, Bullet to the Head)
I was so torn between number 2 and number 1. I flip flopped on this decision many times. In the end I went off of which name was mentioned more when I put the question out there of "who is the hottest guy out there?". I found plenty of evidence that would support number 2 moving up to number 1 in a heart beat. mmmmmmm Jason Mamoa
Number 1: Ian Somerhalder ( The Vampire Diaries)
Yeah, Ian is very hot. He has so many things going for him, it is hard to pin point what exactly it is that makes him so freaking sexy. He has a swagger that is almost obnoxious, yet it doesn't annnoy me. He plays such a good smart ass, yet you know he has a soft side as well. Oh yeah, his eyes are to die for. Let's not forget that he is a huge environmentalist and is all about saving the planet and living healthy. He even has his own charity to help his efforts to make us all feel like we need to hug more trees. one more thing...... he plays the guitar.....swoon...... sigh......
So, that's it!!! That's my list. Only 3 months in the making. Hope you all enjoy the eye candy as much as I do.
Number 10: Blake Shelton ( country singer, judge on The Voice)
His voice, his singing, his sense of humor, his big ass hands. All of these things make him one sexy man. I watched The Voice just to see him. Yummy!!!
Number 9: Jason Bateman (The Longest Week, Disconnect)
Jason Bateman has been a major crush of mine since I was about 12 years old. He is definitely one of those actors that has developed into a much better entertainer as he has gotten older. I love his sense of humor and his smile. I cant wait for the new episodes of Arrested Development!!!
Number 8: Matthew McConaughey (Paper boy, Mud, Magic Mike)
I'm pretty sure I don't need to justify why he is this high up on a list of 100 hottest men. So I wont. I will tell you that what I find to be the hottest thing about this man, is his voice.
Number 7: Josh Holloway ( Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, Battle of the Year: The Dream Team)
Did any of you watch Lost? I watched the first 3 seasons and I am telling you, if not for Sawyer, I would have stopped watching sooner. The show was so good at first, then it Lost me. Pun intended. I however, have been waiting to see Josh in something else and am glad he will be in a few movies coming out soon. Love him. Here is why..........
Number 6: Chris Hemsworth (The Avengers, Thor 2)
His brother was already on the list. I placed Chris higher because he is bigger, badder, and most importantly, not dating Miley Cyrus. I thank the lord for their mother and father, none the less.
Number 5: Matt Bomer (White Collar, Magic Mike)
Well, I am sick of writing but not sick of posting pictures. I will just let the visual evidence speak for itself in the case of Mr. Bomer.
(Honorable Mention) Number 4:
Now to take a break from our regularly scheduled blog. I have a special honorable mention just for you!! Drum Roll Please........................ At number four on our countdown, but always number one in our hearts. The Man, The Myth, The Legend. Mr. Blue Eyes who loves the Brown eyes. A Shoe that always fits.......
Christopher "Fruity Loomy Cotton Socks" Looman (Working at Best Buy, Lovin the Ladies, Playing Call Of Duty, Driving Limos, Pouring Wine) Calm down Ladies, he is currently taken. If you really like it, you better put a ring on it, though.
Back to the real count down
Number 4: Keith Urban (Country Singer)
Not only is he a country singer, but he is from Australia so he has a sexy accent. Plus, is there anything sexier than a man who can play the guitar?? The only down side to Keith is the fact that he married Nicole Kidman. I have said it before and I'll say it again, "if he really wants to love somebody like me", he is far off with that girl. Anyway, here he is.
Number 3 Paul Walker (Fast and the Furious franchise, vehicle 19, pawn shop chronicles)
Apparently blond hair and blue eyes are what I, and most of my friends like. Paul Walker is hot and watching him kick ass in movies only makes him hotter. Ill let the pictures do my talking for me.
Number 2 Jason Mamoa (Game of Thrones, Bullet to the Head)
I was so torn between number 2 and number 1. I flip flopped on this decision many times. In the end I went off of which name was mentioned more when I put the question out there of "who is the hottest guy out there?". I found plenty of evidence that would support number 2 moving up to number 1 in a heart beat. mmmmmmm Jason Mamoa
Number 1: Ian Somerhalder ( The Vampire Diaries)
Yeah, Ian is very hot. He has so many things going for him, it is hard to pin point what exactly it is that makes him so freaking sexy. He has a swagger that is almost obnoxious, yet it doesn't annnoy me. He plays such a good smart ass, yet you know he has a soft side as well. Oh yeah, his eyes are to die for. Let's not forget that he is a huge environmentalist and is all about saving the planet and living healthy. He even has his own charity to help his efforts to make us all feel like we need to hug more trees. one more thing...... he plays the guitar.....swoon...... sigh......
So, that's it!!! That's my list. Only 3 months in the making. Hope you all enjoy the eye candy as much as I do.
Monday, July 23, 2012
America: We can Do It!!!!!
Let me apologize ahead of time if this doesn't make any sense or if it seems like I am rambling. I am just very sick of people's attitudes toward my country.....
Nothing makes me more angry than when I hear people say, "America isn't the greatest country in the world." I want to scream at these people. I want to punch them, I want to cry for them. Really? How could you not think that we live in the greatest country on Earth? Then I stepped back and put myself in other people's shoes. It was hard for me. Anyone who knows me, knows that first and foremost, I am patriotic. I did it though, I looked at this from a different view point. What I came up with was mind blowing for me.
Here is what I have realized over the last few weeks:
America really IS the greatest country in the world.
The problem is, we are no longer the greatest PEOPLE in the world. You see, America hasn't changed, we have. We have become a "me first" nation of people.We stopped holding doors open for each other, helping elderly or handicap people cross the street, and even saying please and thank you.
We let politics get in the way of caring about each other and trying to come to understandings with what other people are feeling, or saying.
Then a tragedy happens. All of a sudden we care. We become passionate. We start charities, and yell and scream and want to make sure the bad guy pays. We start arguing over what we think is important. Some people use the time to get on a soap box and start raving about how horrible our gun control laws are. While others complain because they are scared their second amendment right will be taken away.
I was born and raised in Colorado. I spent the first 18 years of my life in Aurora. I still can't get over seeing my home town all over the newspapers and news shows because some Idiot decided to shoot up a movie theater.
I was a senior in high school when the columbine shootings happened. Only 20 minutes from where I went to school.
I moved to Virginia after high school and was only two hours away from Washington DC on September 11, 2001. I remember being so scared when I heard the Pentagon had been attacked because it is so close to my current home.
I live 2 hours away Virginia Tech and had friends who went there when the shootings occured.
I have close connections to each of these tragedies and not once did I think to myself "man we need to have stricter gun laws", after the event occurred. You know why I never thought that? Stricter gun laws are not going to stop criminals from obtaining guns. Stricter gun laws are not going to keep people from killing people. James Holmes had his apartment booby trapped and was planning on killing a lot more people. It wasn't just guns that were going to be used. Criminals always find ways to commit their acts. Smart criminals go around the system in place and find other criminals who can get them what they need. It's the same way people are able to obtain illegal drugs. "where there is a will there is a way."
My big question is, Where did we go wrong? I think I have the answer.
We stop caring after each tragedy, just when we need to care the most.
After the Oklahoma City bombing, everyone went crazy with American pride. Yet when 9/11 happened I remember working at Wal-Mart and selling out of American Flags fifty times over. Why? Why would people have to buy an American flag AFTER a tragedy happens? I was baffled that people didn't already own flags. .
What we need to make American people great again, is compassion. We need people who care ALL the time. We need to help those who reach out and we need to step in when someone needs help and may not realize it. We need better care for the mentally and physically ill, and the elderly.
There is not a doubt in my mind that I live in the greatest country in the world. There is however, pain in my heart for people who don't agree with me, because they refuse to look in the mirror and say "what can I do to make it better instead of complaining about how bad it is??"
So each day I will wake up with one goal in mind......do something nice for someone. Even if I only get to go out of my way for one person, I will do it.
p.s. It's an extra special day when I get to thank a military person!!!!!!!!
Nothing makes me more angry than when I hear people say, "America isn't the greatest country in the world." I want to scream at these people. I want to punch them, I want to cry for them. Really? How could you not think that we live in the greatest country on Earth? Then I stepped back and put myself in other people's shoes. It was hard for me. Anyone who knows me, knows that first and foremost, I am patriotic. I did it though, I looked at this from a different view point. What I came up with was mind blowing for me.
Here is what I have realized over the last few weeks:
America really IS the greatest country in the world.
The problem is, we are no longer the greatest PEOPLE in the world. You see, America hasn't changed, we have. We have become a "me first" nation of people.We stopped holding doors open for each other, helping elderly or handicap people cross the street, and even saying please and thank you.
We let politics get in the way of caring about each other and trying to come to understandings with what other people are feeling, or saying.
Then a tragedy happens. All of a sudden we care. We become passionate. We start charities, and yell and scream and want to make sure the bad guy pays. We start arguing over what we think is important. Some people use the time to get on a soap box and start raving about how horrible our gun control laws are. While others complain because they are scared their second amendment right will be taken away.
I was born and raised in Colorado. I spent the first 18 years of my life in Aurora. I still can't get over seeing my home town all over the newspapers and news shows because some Idiot decided to shoot up a movie theater.
I was a senior in high school when the columbine shootings happened. Only 20 minutes from where I went to school.
I moved to Virginia after high school and was only two hours away from Washington DC on September 11, 2001. I remember being so scared when I heard the Pentagon had been attacked because it is so close to my current home.
I live 2 hours away Virginia Tech and had friends who went there when the shootings occured.
I have close connections to each of these tragedies and not once did I think to myself "man we need to have stricter gun laws", after the event occurred. You know why I never thought that? Stricter gun laws are not going to stop criminals from obtaining guns. Stricter gun laws are not going to keep people from killing people. James Holmes had his apartment booby trapped and was planning on killing a lot more people. It wasn't just guns that were going to be used. Criminals always find ways to commit their acts. Smart criminals go around the system in place and find other criminals who can get them what they need. It's the same way people are able to obtain illegal drugs. "where there is a will there is a way."
My big question is, Where did we go wrong? I think I have the answer.
We stop caring after each tragedy, just when we need to care the most.
After the Oklahoma City bombing, everyone went crazy with American pride. Yet when 9/11 happened I remember working at Wal-Mart and selling out of American Flags fifty times over. Why? Why would people have to buy an American flag AFTER a tragedy happens? I was baffled that people didn't already own flags. .
What we need to make American people great again, is compassion. We need people who care ALL the time. We need to help those who reach out and we need to step in when someone needs help and may not realize it. We need better care for the mentally and physically ill, and the elderly.
There is not a doubt in my mind that I live in the greatest country in the world. There is however, pain in my heart for people who don't agree with me, because they refuse to look in the mirror and say "what can I do to make it better instead of complaining about how bad it is??"
So each day I will wake up with one goal in mind......do something nice for someone. Even if I only get to go out of my way for one person, I will do it.
p.s. It's an extra special day when I get to thank a military person!!!!!!!!
Monday, May 28, 2012
Niki's Hot(ter) 100
So I decided that since Maxim magazine has a hot 100 with all females, I would do a list with 100 hot males. I had no idea how hard of a task I had taken on. I asked my Facebook friends and the result was amazing. I had a lot of help making this list. I took into account all the names suggested. I also tallied each time a persons name was suggested to help me place them on the countdown. I only wanted men who are currently relevant. By relevant I mean, current TV show, movie, talk show, game show, etc. I also did not add any names of men who are deceased. My countdown will begin with 100 and I hope you all enjoy reading. Thanks again to everyone who contributed. you know who you are.
Here goes nothing!!!! Numbers 100-91
Number 100: Clint Eastwood (Trouble with the Curve, J. Edgar)
Yeah he is older (82 soon to be 83). Yeah he has been around forever. Yeah he doesn't look as good as he used to, but guess what? His voice is still sexy, and my mom would kill me if I didn't put him on the list. Plus the man is still making movies. Directing, writing, starring in, you name it, he is still doing it. Oh yeah, his wife even has her own reality show with their whole family.
Number 99: Bruce Willis (Actor, G.I. Joe: Retaliation , The Expendables 2)
Truth be told, if this were my list and my list alone, Bruce would be in the top ten. I am trying my hardest to remain unbiased. Since no one brought up his name I decided he should probably be towards the bottom. Hell, the man is making action movies into his 50s. Plus he will be in the new G.I. Joe movie and The Expendables 2. He is hot, I don't care what you say.
Number 98: Adam Scott (Parks and Recreation, A.C.O.D., The Guilt Trip)
I love Parks and Rec. Anyone who knows me, knows this show is one of two of my current addictions in the form of t.v. shows. So when one of my friends suggested Adam, I was really excited. He is cute in such a dorky way, you can't help but like him.
Number 97: Michael C. Hall (Dexter)
Who knew serial killers could be so damn sexy? When I watch Dexter I am completely creeper out, yet attracted to Michael. He has a certain boyish charm about him. For that, he makes the list.
Number 96: Norman Reedus (The Walking Dead)
I admit Norman is not an average hot guy. There is something so scary about him that you kind of want to run away. Its that scariness, that makes me want to ravage him though. I was surprised and excited that a friend actually mentioned him. I probably would have never thought to put him on the list, but here he is in all his glory. p.s. The picture may not be the best one of him, but the friend who suggested him will appreciate it. Sorry for the rest of you. Look him up, there are better pictures out there.
Number 95: Dermot Mulroney (New Girl)
I had no idea Dermot was on the show New Girl. This makes me want to watch the show that much more. I have liked Dermot for a very long time and was pleasantly surprised when another friend mentioned him. He was so cute in My Best Friend's Wedding, it made me like him even more than I already did. If you really want a blast from the past, watch him in Young Guns 1.
Number 94: Chris Pratt (Park and Recreation, Moneyball)
I love goofy guys who aren't afraid to get a little dirty for the sake of laughter. Chris Pratt is one of those guys. If you watch Parks and Rec, then you know what I mean. If you don't watch Parks and Rec, then you SHOULD watch it. The show is hilarious and you get to see three cuties from this list while laughing your butt off.
Number 93: Mark Duplass (The League)
Another goofy, yet funny and cute guy, is Mark. I am sure none of my gal pals who read this, watch The League, but you should. The show is hilarious and raunchy and very sports related. I know that may turn some of you off, but just trust me on this one. Plus you get to see this cutie do his thing.
Number 92: Jeremy Piven (The Pirates: Band of Misfits, So Undercover (2012))
Jeremy has been a major crush of mine for a very long time. I am not sure there has ever been a better match up for any one actor, then when Jeremy was Ari Gold on Entourage. I was super happy that he has done some recent films, so I could add him to the list. No one suggested him -except my husband so that should say something about his appeal to even straight men- but I added him anyway. Jeremy is one of the men I would have much higher if this were just a "Niki list".
Number 91: Harrison Ford (Cowboys & Aliens, Paranoia(2012))
He was Han Solo and Indiana Jones. I'm not sure you need more hotness than that. If you are one of those people who needs to know what he has been doing lately that makes him relevant, then go to Imdb. He has a few movies coming out soon and they have announced another Indiana Jones sequel. If all of these things are not enough for you, then you should know that he shares a birthday with yours truly. He is hot and is about to turn 70. Enough said. You're damn right I used an old picture. He makes me super happy in the pants and it my blog dang it!!!!!!!
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Number 90: George Clooney (The Descendants, 8)
I feel as though I should listen to my husband when it come to writing a blog. He is, after all, way better at this than I am. He told me I should put people on the list where I feel they belong. If I want to get people talking and debating then I need to create controversy. George Clooney at number 90, will probably get people talking. George just doesn't do anything for me. I don't even care for his acting. His name was mentioned by my mother in law so I put him on the list just for her.
Number 89: Conan O'Brien (Conan)
I was hoping someone else would mention his name, luck for me someone did. Conan is not conventionally good looking, but there is something about him. Plus he is hilarious!! I will take a funny semi attractive guy over a very attractive dull guy any day.
Number 88: LL Cool J (NCIS Los Angeles)
Those lips, oh my goodness, those lips........ oh yeah and those muscles. Sigh..... need I say more??
Number 87: Jason Segal (How I Met Your Mother)
Another goofy, funny, lovable guy, is Jason Segal. You watch him in those romantic comedies and you can't help but cheer for him. I think he is hot in such a dorky way. See for yourself. Watch How I Met Your Mother.
Number 86: Brian Wilson (Closer SF Giants)
I know what you are thinking, "niki has lost her mind". Well, I agree with you that I have lost my mind. However, it is not I who wanted Mr. Wilson on this list. I believe he looks a lot better without his beard, but I have a friend who is boarder line obsessed with him. She calls him her, "black bearded beauty". So, for her, I put him on the list.
Number 85: Denzel Washington (Safe House, Flight)
Denzel is one of those men who just stays sexy. My husband made me watch the movie He Got Game a while back and I even found Denzel to be sexy with a big ol' afro.
Number 84: Joseph Gordan Levitt (Dark Knight Rises, Lincoln)
If there is anyone else out there who watched Third Rock From The Sun, then you have liked Mr. Levitt for as long as I have. Its weird to see him all grown up and doing more mature movies. None the less, he makes the list because he has those boyish good looks that make him seem so innocent. I bet he had a bad boy side though...
Number 83: Rob Lowe (Parks and Recreation)
Last but not least on our list of cuties from the same show, come Mr. Lowe. Have you seen the movie Youngblood before?? If your answer is no, then I suggest you netflix, or borrow it from a friend. I am probably your only friend who owns it, but still.... WATCH IT!!! you get to see Rob Lowe's butt, and it is worth the whole two hours of the movie. Plus Patrick Swayze and Keanu Reeves are in it. Granted, its a movie from the 80's, but it fully explains why Rob will always make it on to one of my top 100 lists.
Number 82: Lenny Kravitz (The Hunger Games)
It pains me to say this, but Lenny has grown on me over the past year or so. Mainly because I have a friend who always brings him up whenever we have a hot guy debate. Then Lenny was in The Hunger Games as one of my favorite characters, and, he did a very good job portraying Cinna. I still have a couple more guys from the cast on my list, so don't be discouraged if you don't think Lenny was the best looking guy from the movie.
Number 81 Gerard Butler (Of Men and Mavericks, Playing The Field)
Wow, Gerard is in ten movies that are coming out in the next 3 years. Aren't we a lucky bunch? Lets get realistic, Gerard has muscles, talent, and an accent. What more could a girl want? I'll let the picture speak for itself.
Numbers 80-71
Number 80: Will Arnett (up all night)
If you are like me and you love Arrested Development, then you have no problem with Will being on this list. Plus he has one of those sexy voices that I could listen to all day. I am glad he has his own t.v. show right now, so I could add him to the list.
Number 79: Clive Owen (Shadow Dancer, Hemingway & Gellhorn)
Clive Owen is super sexy. He is another lovable Englishman with a nice accent and he isn't too bad of an actor either.
Number 78: Matthew Gray Gubler (Criminal Minds)
My friend Karmy is overly obsessed with Matthew. Initially I added him to list because of her. When I went to look for a picture to add to the blog, I realized that he really is rather attractive. Way to go Karmy, maybe you aren't that crazy after all.
Number 77: Jason Statham ( Safe, The Expendables 2)
Yeah, I have a thing for action stars. So sue me! If you watch the fir Expendables movie and Jason doesn't make you happy in the pants, then you may want to pinch yourself to make sure you are still alive. Jason looks darn good in that movie I don't care what type of guy you like.
Number 76: Josh Brolin ( MIB 3, Gangster Squad)
Don't even try and tell me you haven't had a crush on Josh since the first time you saw Goonies. Even if you liked one of the other guys in the movie, you know you loved Josh. Plus he keeps getting better looking. How awesome is that?
Number 75: John Stewart (The Daily Show)
Some will argue that John shouldn't be on this list. I disagree. I believe John has boyish good looks and he makes me laugh. To me, he is hot. Go ahead and debate, but he somehow makes it into the conversation pretty much every time there is a list of hot male celebrities.
Number 74: Robert Pattinson (Twilight, Bel Ami)
I don't see the appeal of Robert, but I know so many of my readers love him. Robert is the third hottest of the three vampires I have on my list. Sorry girls, but he is. I have never read the Twilight books, nor have I seen the movies. Maybe one day I will understand the hype, but until then, he has to remain at 74.
Number 73: Kiefer Sutherland ( Touch, The Reluctant Fundamentalist)
Guess what? Robert Pattinson is nothing compared to Kiefer in his hay day. Just look at that face. I would definately let Kiefer bite my neck. Kiefer is another actor with a voice that is as recognizable as his face. His voice is silky smooth and we have all loved him since seeing him in The Lost Boys and Young Guns. Yes, I will be using a Lost Boys picture, because once again, It's my blog dang it!!!
Number 72: Josh Lucas (The Firm, Big Sur, Stolen)
When I mentioned Josh Lucas to a friend, the first thing she said was "those eyes". Man was she ever right. Take a look for yourself, you'll see why he made the list. You can get lost in those baby blues.
Number 71: Woody Harrelson (The Hunger Games, Seven Psychopaths)
When I found out Woody was playing Haymitch in The Hunger Games movies, I was so happy. I thought the producers had found the perfect person. I was right. He was perfect. He has been perfect for quite sometime if you ask me. You did ask me right? Why else are you reading my blog? hahaha
Numbers 70-61
Number 70: George Strait (country music super star) Honorable mention DANNY FOX
Lets start with Danny. My friend Danny is a Soldier, a worker, and one hell of a funny guy. Plus he is heterosexual and not afraid to admit it when he thinks another man is sexy. Oh yeah, and he is single ladies!!!!
Now for some not so available eye candy... Mr. George Strait!!! I love me some George and I know my friend Robin loves him as well. I can listen to George and even his sad songs make me smile. His voice is so great. Plus he has 50 number one songs. That's right, 50! More than any other act in any genre in history. Look it up...
Number 69: Jimmy Fallon (late night with Jimmy Fallon)
He makes me laugh and he is cute. If that doesn't get your pants happy, I am not sure what will.
Number 68: Joel Mchale (Community, Ted)
I never thought of Joel as a "hot" guy until I started watching community. Then all of a sudden he was a hot guy, then he took his shirt off in an episode....... yeah, he is definitely a hot guy.
Number 67: Prince Harry ( He's Royalty, so he is always relevant)
When they were younger, I would have given the edge in hotness to Harry's older brother, Will. However, Harry has become a looker in his own right, so to me, he deserves a place on the list. Plus he is still single so maybe one of us has a chance.
Number 66: Daniel Tosh (Tosh.O)
It takes a certain kind of person to be able to make the jokes that Daniel makes, and NOT get beat up or called a racist. Plus he does it while looking good. I give credit where credit is due.
Number 65: Paul Rudd ( Parks and Recreation, Wanderlust)
If you are like me, then you have had a thing for Paul since seeing him in Clueless. Plus he was on a little t.v. show called Friends, so that sealed the deal for me. Paul will be in multiple movies coming out in the next few years, including Anchorman 2, which I am sure we all want to see.
Number 64: John Mayer (musician)
The thing I like about John Mayer is, when you listen to his music, you get lost in the emotion. Plus I love the fact that he has a bad boy side.
Number 63: Ashton Kutcher ( Two and a half Men)
Ashton has done everything and every ONE in Hollywood it seems. He has been a model, been in the movies and been on two decent t.v. shows. He was married to Demi Moore and has been linked to Mila Kunis recently. He is relatively easy on the eyes, too.
Number 62: Brad Pitt (8, Killing Them Softly)
I know what you are thinking, "there are not 38 men hotter than Brad Pitt." Well, my friends, I beg to differ. Since I am not huge Brad Pitt fan, he is lucky to have made it this high on the list.
Number 61: Channing Tatum ( Magic Mike, G.I. Joe:Retaliation)
There is something that I find unattractive about Channing Tatum. I moved him on this list about ten times before deciding to just make him number 61. Sometimes I find him to be completely hot, and then all of the sudden I realize, he isn't all that. Maybe it's just me. I also don't think he is that great of an actor so maybe that has something to do with it. Who knows? I'll let all of you be the judge.
Number 60: Matt Damon (Elysiam, Promiseland)
10 years or so ago I would have had Matt in my top ten. I don't believe he is aging well, and his movies haven't been that great lately. Next year he has 3 movies coming out so hopefully he can regain some of that Good Will Hunting hotness.
Number 59: Ben Affleck (Argo, To the Wonder)
When I watched Voyage of the Mimi in 7th grade, didn't think Ben was all that cute. In fact, I thought he was nerdy. Fast forward a bunch of years and I see him in Good Will Hunting. Man did he ever become a hotty. However. like his bff Matt Damon, his career hasn't been the greatest. With the movie Argo coming out, hopefully he can move his way up the list. It is supposed to be a very good movie. we shall see.
Number 58: Matt Dillon (Sunlight Jr, Imogene)
Mmmmmmm Matt Dillon. That is all...
Yeah, I used that picture. So sue me!!
Number 57: Travis Stork (The Drs)
He is a Dr and he is hot. Every Girl's dream man. Oh yeah, and, he is from Colorado.
Number 56: Jackson Hurst (Drop Dead Diva, Hidden Moon)
As a last minute addition to the list, I am not disappointed. My Sister-in-law suggested this fella to me, and boy am I glad she did. Those eyes would melt any girls heart. I had to kick Justin Timberlake off the list because he doesn't have any movies or t.v. shows coming out. Jackson is easier on the yes anyway....
Number 55: Idris Elba (Prometheus, They Die by Dawn)
yeah, this guy makes me want to rethink my current marital situation. Lord have mercy!!
Number 54: Chace Crawford (Gossip Girl, What to Expect When You're Expecting)
I admit I had never even heard of this guy until I started this list. My husband actually suggested him. He said "chicks dig him", I can see why. He has pretty boy good looks. I think he is hot enough for the list. I'll let all of you decide for yourselves.
Number 53: Chris Evans (Captain America, The Avengers)
Well, he did play a man who wears Red White and Blue. I really need to see that movie. He is very yummy. Don't you agree???
Number 52: Leonardo Dicaprio (The Great Gatsby, Django Unchained)
Man, Leo has come a long way since his days on Growing Pains. Not sure there are very many actors out there who can say they have had as diverse a career as Leo. I can't wait to see him in The Great Gatsby........ oh and, he is really into saving the world. He is a sexy tree hugger.
Number 51: Gavin Rosdale (lead Singer of Bush, husband of Gwen Stefani)
Bush is currently touring with Nickelback. It makes me sad to say that, but it's true. I'm just glad they are touring so I could put Gavin on this list. He meets the criteria since he is actually working currently. haha.
Number 50: Rob Gronkowski (New England Patriots: tight end)
The Gronk is not only an awesome footballer, but he has a killer body and an awesome personality. I say that's a win win situation. Too bad he doesn't play for my KC Chiefs.
Number 49: Patrick J Adams (Suits)
I kept seeing the preview for the show Suits. I didn't really find the guys attractive, but Patrick grew on me. By the time I was sick of seeing commercials for the show I was not sick of seeing him. If that even makes sense.
Number 48: Jensen Ackles (Supernatural)
I used to Watch Days of Our Lives all the time. I always found Jensen to be pretty boy hot. I'm glad one of my friends suggested him because I had forgotten about him. Looking for pictures to use for my blog has become so much fun,
Number 47: Common (Luv, Ali 70 from Vegas)
Don't really have much to say about Common. He is one of the few Hip Hop artists that I can stomach listening to. It's just a bonus that he is so freaking hot.
Number 46: John Krasinski (The Office, Promised Land)
One of the best things about watching The Office, has always been John. He is so sweet and he loves Pam so much. Every single time I see the Casino episode of the Office, I cry like a baby. Sigh....... Jim.
Number 45: John Stamos (Secrets of Eden, Little Brother)
All I can say is, "have mercy"!!! He still looks good. A rare Hollywood gem, who is aging rather gracefully.
Number 44: Tom Hardy (Dark Knight Rises)
After The Dark Knight Rises comes out, I believe more people will have Tom on their lists. He is pretty damn sexy. Muscles, tattoos, he has it all. Such a bad boy.
Number 43: Christopher Meloni (True Blood, Law and Order SVU)
Love me some Stabler. I know you all do as well. Christopher Meloni was a name that came up in pretty much every conversation about a hot 100 list. I know he isn't extremely high on the list, but later on you will see why. There are so many hot guys out there. It was hard to place some of the guys on this list.
Number 42: Miles Austin (Dallas Cowboys: wide receiver)
This one is painful for me. I severely dislike the Cowboys and all things involved with the organization. The problem is, you can't deny Miles Austin's hotness. I wish he was on another team though. I mean, look at his eyes.... he also has a smokin hot body. Too bad he dated Kim Kardashian
Number 41: Jeremy Renner (The Avengers, The Bourne Legacy)
Being Hawkeye has worked wonders for Jeremy's career. He has a bunch of movies coming out next year as well, and a 5th Mission Impossible movie in 2014. Nice! More Jeremy is a good thing.
Number 40: Joe Manganiello (What to Expect When You're Expecting, Magic Mike)
I don't know how to say his last name, but I'd be willing to learn. What a hot wolf he makes. I don't watch True Blood, but I kind of want to now. I had no idea who this guy was, but I gave him a looksy since I had a couple of friends bring his name up. I'm glad I have friends with such great taste in men.
Number 39: Jeffrey Donovan (Burn Notice)
Another guy that I never really paid attention to is Jeffrey Donovan. My Friend Lisa and my Sister in Law, both think he is hot, so I gave him a shot. Yeah, they were right. He is a hotty.
Number 38: Henry Cavill (The Cold Light of Day, Man of Steel)
Yeah, the new Superman is hot. I'm talking, Christopher Reeves in the original Superman, hot. See for yourself. oh, and, those eyes...... yummy
Number 37: Kellan Lutz (Syrup, Java Heat, Twilight)
I am not into Twilight. As I have said before, I have never read the books or seen the movies, but there are some rather attractive men in the movies, that may make it worth my while to watch.
Number 36: Michael Rosenbaum (hit and run, Old Days)
This particular entry is for Lisa Ott. She contributed greatly to my list and her and I share a love for Lex Luther. That is all.
Number 35: Simon Baker (the Mentalist)
He's hot and he is Australian. Do we need any more reason?? There are at least two more Australian imports on this list by the way. I don't think it's a coincidence. I need to move to Australia.
Number 34: Jason Taylor (former pro NFL player, Analyst for ESPN)
I never paid much attention to Jason as a football player. To me he wasn't really a stand out talent. However, when I saw pictures of him from DWTS, I changed my mind about paying attention to him.
Number 33: Johnny Depp ( Dark Shadows, The Lone Ranger)
What would a hot guy list be without Johhny? I remember watching him on 21 Jump St. when I was younger and loving him instantly. As I got older I lost interest when people started to say my brother looked like him. I lost interest after that. There is however, no denying that Johnny is still hearthrob material to most women. Yes a I used a picture from 1988. Oh well, you know you like it.
Number 32 Michael Ealy (Common Law)
Those eyes. That is all.
Number 31: Colin Egglesfield (Rizzoli & Isles, The CLient List)
I admit I had never heard of this hotty until my friends started suggesting people. I am so glad I let other people weigh in on this list. I would have missed out on some rather hot fellas.
Number 30: Jon Bon Jovi (Lead singer of Bon Jovi)
I mean Bon Jovi will always be relevant as far as I am concerned. I was able to see them in concert a few years ago with my Mother in Law. They put on such a great show that the group is still selling out arenas all over the country.
Number 29: Aaron Eckhart (The Expatriate, I, Frankenstein)
If you have ever seen the movie Thank you For Smoking, then you know why I have Aaron on this list. I also found him to be overly sexy in The Dark Knight, while most people were swooning over Heath Ledger's performance, I was swooning over Mr. Eckhart. I hope you all agree.
Number 28: Alex Pettyfer ( In Time, Magic Mike)
All the guys from Magic Mike deserve to be on this list. Each one of them has that special something that makes them hot. I already know you all agree. I believe that the entire female/gay male population will make this movie a whole lotta money this summer.
Number 27: Taylor Kitsch ( Savages)
Yeah, he is hot. Not really much else to say about him. I have never seen his movies,but I plan on seeing Savages. The trailer makes me think Oliver Stone is back at it with a vengeance.
Number 26: David Beckham ( Soccer star/British hotty)
Don't really need to say much about David. Women love him and men want to be him. My husband has spent the last month or so trying to master a David Beckhamisque accent. I have heard the line from a Burger King commercial so many times I want to hurt whomever made the commercial.
Number 25: Adam Levine ( The Voice judge, Lead singer of Maroon Five)
Since I always link music with memories it will be hard for me to look at or hear Adam Levine and not think about a certain person. I have him on this list mainly because of her. Also because of this person I have come to find him attractive. Hope you all like this picture as much as I do.
Number 24: Bradly Cooper ( Hit and Run, A Place Beyond The Pines)
I know People magazine named him the sexiest man alive. He is pretty damn sexy. I just know that there are 23 other men that I find Sexier. Sorry Bradly.
Number 23: Daniel Craig (Skyfall, Bond 24)
I never thought there would be another person who could play James Bond besides Sean Connery. I disliked all of the other people who have played the famous character, until Daniel Craig came along. He plays the most famous agent with just the right touch of smugness, and cockyness, and confidence. Plus he has that smoldering good look thing going for him.
Number 22: Shemar Moore (Criminal Minds)
I don't think I need to say much. Just take a look and you can see why he is on this list. Also for those of you feeling a little naughty, you can google nude pics of him as well.
Number 21: Matthew Morrison (Glee, Newsies)
Mr. Shu is oh so dreamy. If I had a choir director that looked and sang like him, Id never want to leave school.
Number 20: Hugh Jackman (Rise of the Guardians, Les Miserables)
I don't really need to justify why this talented man is on the list, but I will anyway. He can act, he can sing, and he can dance. That makes him a triple threat. The fact that he has an accent because he is from Australia, is only an added bonus. He is yummy with a capital YUM.
Number 19: Chris Pine (This Means War, People Like Us)
If this were a hot eye contest instead of a hot guy contest, Chris would be even higher on this list. Plus he makes me want to be a nerd and watch Star Trek over and over again.
Number 18: Dwayne Johnson (GI Joe: Retaliation)
If only The Rock were on WWE more often, then I could actually want to watch it. Sigh.... he is beautiful.
Number 17: Liam Hemsworth (The Hunger Games)
Oh Liam, you and your brother are oh so hot. Too bad you will be marrying Miley Cyrus soon. It doesn't matter though, I'm sure you will be back on the market in no time.
Number 16: Jim Parsons (The Big Bang Theory)
ok, ok, he isn't hot in a conventional way, I know this. Jim Parsons makes being a nerd very sexy though. If you watch The Big Bang Theory, then you can't not love him. He makes me laugh out loud pretty much every day, and you can not beat that.
Number 15: Robert Downey Jr (The Avengers, Iron Man 3)
I have loved him for so many years, and am so glad his career made an amazing come back. Such a great actor, and oh so dreamy.
Number 14: Mark Wahlburg (Ted, Broken City)
I mean, come on, do I need to write a lot about this guy???
Number 13: Ryan Gosling (Gangster Squad)
I really hate Emma Stone. She gets to make out with Ryan in two movies. What the hell??? I am so jealous. That's pretty much all I have to say about that.
No, I did not pick a shirtless picture. Sometimes you people have to do some of the leg work. Look it up, He looks yummy without a shirt on too......
Number 12: William Levy (Dancing With The Stars)
I dont really like DWTS, but this guy makes me ever so thankful the show exists!!!!
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Number 11: Ryan Reynolds (Safe House, Ted (uncredited))
Have you ever watched the t.v. show Two Guys a Girl and a Pizza Place??? I love that show. Well, the first two seasons anyway. That is when I fell for a goofy guy named Ryan Reynolds. He is hilarious and sexy. Maybe not the best actor, but still, sexy as hell. P to the S, he looks hot with his short ON as well!!!!
Here goes nothing!!!! Numbers 100-91
Number 100: Clint Eastwood (Trouble with the Curve, J. Edgar)
Yeah he is older (82 soon to be 83). Yeah he has been around forever. Yeah he doesn't look as good as he used to, but guess what? His voice is still sexy, and my mom would kill me if I didn't put him on the list. Plus the man is still making movies. Directing, writing, starring in, you name it, he is still doing it. Oh yeah, his wife even has her own reality show with their whole family.
Truth be told, if this were my list and my list alone, Bruce would be in the top ten. I am trying my hardest to remain unbiased. Since no one brought up his name I decided he should probably be towards the bottom. Hell, the man is making action movies into his 50s. Plus he will be in the new G.I. Joe movie and The Expendables 2. He is hot, I don't care what you say.
Number 98: Adam Scott (Parks and Recreation, A.C.O.D., The Guilt Trip)
I love Parks and Rec. Anyone who knows me, knows this show is one of two of my current addictions in the form of t.v. shows. So when one of my friends suggested Adam, I was really excited. He is cute in such a dorky way, you can't help but like him.
Number 97: Michael C. Hall (Dexter)
Who knew serial killers could be so damn sexy? When I watch Dexter I am completely creeper out, yet attracted to Michael. He has a certain boyish charm about him. For that, he makes the list.
Number 96: Norman Reedus (The Walking Dead)
I admit Norman is not an average hot guy. There is something so scary about him that you kind of want to run away. Its that scariness, that makes me want to ravage him though. I was surprised and excited that a friend actually mentioned him. I probably would have never thought to put him on the list, but here he is in all his glory. p.s. The picture may not be the best one of him, but the friend who suggested him will appreciate it. Sorry for the rest of you. Look him up, there are better pictures out there.
Number 95: Dermot Mulroney (New Girl)
I had no idea Dermot was on the show New Girl. This makes me want to watch the show that much more. I have liked Dermot for a very long time and was pleasantly surprised when another friend mentioned him. He was so cute in My Best Friend's Wedding, it made me like him even more than I already did. If you really want a blast from the past, watch him in Young Guns 1.
Number 94: Chris Pratt (Park and Recreation, Moneyball)
I love goofy guys who aren't afraid to get a little dirty for the sake of laughter. Chris Pratt is one of those guys. If you watch Parks and Rec, then you know what I mean. If you don't watch Parks and Rec, then you SHOULD watch it. The show is hilarious and you get to see three cuties from this list while laughing your butt off.
Number 93: Mark Duplass (The League)
Another goofy, yet funny and cute guy, is Mark. I am sure none of my gal pals who read this, watch The League, but you should. The show is hilarious and raunchy and very sports related. I know that may turn some of you off, but just trust me on this one. Plus you get to see this cutie do his thing.
Number 92: Jeremy Piven (The Pirates: Band of Misfits, So Undercover (2012))
Jeremy has been a major crush of mine for a very long time. I am not sure there has ever been a better match up for any one actor, then when Jeremy was Ari Gold on Entourage. I was super happy that he has done some recent films, so I could add him to the list. No one suggested him -except my husband so that should say something about his appeal to even straight men- but I added him anyway. Jeremy is one of the men I would have much higher if this were just a "Niki list".
He was Han Solo and Indiana Jones. I'm not sure you need more hotness than that. If you are one of those people who needs to know what he has been doing lately that makes him relevant, then go to Imdb. He has a few movies coming out soon and they have announced another Indiana Jones sequel. If all of these things are not enough for you, then you should know that he shares a birthday with yours truly. He is hot and is about to turn 70. Enough said. You're damn right I used an old picture. He makes me super happy in the pants and it my blog dang it!!!!!!!
Number 90: George Clooney (The Descendants, 8)
I feel as though I should listen to my husband when it come to writing a blog. He is, after all, way better at this than I am. He told me I should put people on the list where I feel they belong. If I want to get people talking and debating then I need to create controversy. George Clooney at number 90, will probably get people talking. George just doesn't do anything for me. I don't even care for his acting. His name was mentioned by my mother in law so I put him on the list just for her.
Number 89: Conan O'Brien (Conan)
I was hoping someone else would mention his name, luck for me someone did. Conan is not conventionally good looking, but there is something about him. Plus he is hilarious!! I will take a funny semi attractive guy over a very attractive dull guy any day.
Number 88: LL Cool J (NCIS Los Angeles)
Those lips, oh my goodness, those lips........ oh yeah and those muscles. Sigh..... need I say more??
Number 87: Jason Segal (How I Met Your Mother)
Another goofy, funny, lovable guy, is Jason Segal. You watch him in those romantic comedies and you can't help but cheer for him. I think he is hot in such a dorky way. See for yourself. Watch How I Met Your Mother.
Number 86: Brian Wilson (Closer SF Giants)
I know what you are thinking, "niki has lost her mind". Well, I agree with you that I have lost my mind. However, it is not I who wanted Mr. Wilson on this list. I believe he looks a lot better without his beard, but I have a friend who is boarder line obsessed with him. She calls him her, "black bearded beauty". So, for her, I put him on the list.
Number 85: Denzel Washington (Safe House, Flight)
Denzel is one of those men who just stays sexy. My husband made me watch the movie He Got Game a while back and I even found Denzel to be sexy with a big ol' afro.
Number 84: Joseph Gordan Levitt (Dark Knight Rises, Lincoln)
If there is anyone else out there who watched Third Rock From The Sun, then you have liked Mr. Levitt for as long as I have. Its weird to see him all grown up and doing more mature movies. None the less, he makes the list because he has those boyish good looks that make him seem so innocent. I bet he had a bad boy side though...
Number 83: Rob Lowe (Parks and Recreation)
Last but not least on our list of cuties from the same show, come Mr. Lowe. Have you seen the movie Youngblood before?? If your answer is no, then I suggest you netflix, or borrow it from a friend. I am probably your only friend who owns it, but still.... WATCH IT!!! you get to see Rob Lowe's butt, and it is worth the whole two hours of the movie. Plus Patrick Swayze and Keanu Reeves are in it. Granted, its a movie from the 80's, but it fully explains why Rob will always make it on to one of my top 100 lists.
Number 82: Lenny Kravitz (The Hunger Games)
It pains me to say this, but Lenny has grown on me over the past year or so. Mainly because I have a friend who always brings him up whenever we have a hot guy debate. Then Lenny was in The Hunger Games as one of my favorite characters, and, he did a very good job portraying Cinna. I still have a couple more guys from the cast on my list, so don't be discouraged if you don't think Lenny was the best looking guy from the movie.
Number 81 Gerard Butler (Of Men and Mavericks, Playing The Field)
Wow, Gerard is in ten movies that are coming out in the next 3 years. Aren't we a lucky bunch? Lets get realistic, Gerard has muscles, talent, and an accent. What more could a girl want? I'll let the picture speak for itself.
Numbers 80-71
Number 80: Will Arnett (up all night)
If you are like me and you love Arrested Development, then you have no problem with Will being on this list. Plus he has one of those sexy voices that I could listen to all day. I am glad he has his own t.v. show right now, so I could add him to the list.
Number 79: Clive Owen (Shadow Dancer, Hemingway & Gellhorn)
Clive Owen is super sexy. He is another lovable Englishman with a nice accent and he isn't too bad of an actor either.
Number 78: Matthew Gray Gubler (Criminal Minds)
My friend Karmy is overly obsessed with Matthew. Initially I added him to list because of her. When I went to look for a picture to add to the blog, I realized that he really is rather attractive. Way to go Karmy, maybe you aren't that crazy after all.
Number 77: Jason Statham ( Safe, The Expendables 2)
Yeah, I have a thing for action stars. So sue me! If you watch the fir Expendables movie and Jason doesn't make you happy in the pants, then you may want to pinch yourself to make sure you are still alive. Jason looks darn good in that movie I don't care what type of guy you like.
Number 76: Josh Brolin ( MIB 3, Gangster Squad)
Don't even try and tell me you haven't had a crush on Josh since the first time you saw Goonies. Even if you liked one of the other guys in the movie, you know you loved Josh. Plus he keeps getting better looking. How awesome is that?
Number 75: John Stewart (The Daily Show)
Some will argue that John shouldn't be on this list. I disagree. I believe John has boyish good looks and he makes me laugh. To me, he is hot. Go ahead and debate, but he somehow makes it into the conversation pretty much every time there is a list of hot male celebrities.
Number 74: Robert Pattinson (Twilight, Bel Ami)
I don't see the appeal of Robert, but I know so many of my readers love him. Robert is the third hottest of the three vampires I have on my list. Sorry girls, but he is. I have never read the Twilight books, nor have I seen the movies. Maybe one day I will understand the hype, but until then, he has to remain at 74.
Number 73: Kiefer Sutherland ( Touch, The Reluctant Fundamentalist)
Guess what? Robert Pattinson is nothing compared to Kiefer in his hay day. Just look at that face. I would definately let Kiefer bite my neck. Kiefer is another actor with a voice that is as recognizable as his face. His voice is silky smooth and we have all loved him since seeing him in The Lost Boys and Young Guns. Yes, I will be using a Lost Boys picture, because once again, It's my blog dang it!!!
Number 72: Josh Lucas (The Firm, Big Sur, Stolen)
When I mentioned Josh Lucas to a friend, the first thing she said was "those eyes". Man was she ever right. Take a look for yourself, you'll see why he made the list. You can get lost in those baby blues.
Number 71: Woody Harrelson (The Hunger Games, Seven Psychopaths)
When I found out Woody was playing Haymitch in The Hunger Games movies, I was so happy. I thought the producers had found the perfect person. I was right. He was perfect. He has been perfect for quite sometime if you ask me. You did ask me right? Why else are you reading my blog? hahaha
Numbers 70-61
Number 70: George Strait (country music super star) Honorable mention DANNY FOX
Lets start with Danny. My friend Danny is a Soldier, a worker, and one hell of a funny guy. Plus he is heterosexual and not afraid to admit it when he thinks another man is sexy. Oh yeah, and he is single ladies!!!!
Now for some not so available eye candy... Mr. George Strait!!! I love me some George and I know my friend Robin loves him as well. I can listen to George and even his sad songs make me smile. His voice is so great. Plus he has 50 number one songs. That's right, 50! More than any other act in any genre in history. Look it up...
Number 69: Jimmy Fallon (late night with Jimmy Fallon)
He makes me laugh and he is cute. If that doesn't get your pants happy, I am not sure what will.
Number 68: Joel Mchale (Community, Ted)
I never thought of Joel as a "hot" guy until I started watching community. Then all of a sudden he was a hot guy, then he took his shirt off in an episode....... yeah, he is definitely a hot guy.
Number 67: Prince Harry ( He's Royalty, so he is always relevant)
When they were younger, I would have given the edge in hotness to Harry's older brother, Will. However, Harry has become a looker in his own right, so to me, he deserves a place on the list. Plus he is still single so maybe one of us has a chance.
Number 66: Daniel Tosh (Tosh.O)
It takes a certain kind of person to be able to make the jokes that Daniel makes, and NOT get beat up or called a racist. Plus he does it while looking good. I give credit where credit is due.
Number 65: Paul Rudd ( Parks and Recreation, Wanderlust)
If you are like me, then you have had a thing for Paul since seeing him in Clueless. Plus he was on a little t.v. show called Friends, so that sealed the deal for me. Paul will be in multiple movies coming out in the next few years, including Anchorman 2, which I am sure we all want to see.
Number 64: John Mayer (musician)
The thing I like about John Mayer is, when you listen to his music, you get lost in the emotion. Plus I love the fact that he has a bad boy side.
Number 63: Ashton Kutcher ( Two and a half Men)
Ashton has done everything and every ONE in Hollywood it seems. He has been a model, been in the movies and been on two decent t.v. shows. He was married to Demi Moore and has been linked to Mila Kunis recently. He is relatively easy on the eyes, too.
Number 62: Brad Pitt (8, Killing Them Softly)
I know what you are thinking, "there are not 38 men hotter than Brad Pitt." Well, my friends, I beg to differ. Since I am not huge Brad Pitt fan, he is lucky to have made it this high on the list.
Number 61: Channing Tatum ( Magic Mike, G.I. Joe:Retaliation)
There is something that I find unattractive about Channing Tatum. I moved him on this list about ten times before deciding to just make him number 61. Sometimes I find him to be completely hot, and then all of the sudden I realize, he isn't all that. Maybe it's just me. I also don't think he is that great of an actor so maybe that has something to do with it. Who knows? I'll let all of you be the judge.
Number 60: Matt Damon (Elysiam, Promiseland)
10 years or so ago I would have had Matt in my top ten. I don't believe he is aging well, and his movies haven't been that great lately. Next year he has 3 movies coming out so hopefully he can regain some of that Good Will Hunting hotness.
Number 59: Ben Affleck (Argo, To the Wonder)
When I watched Voyage of the Mimi in 7th grade, didn't think Ben was all that cute. In fact, I thought he was nerdy. Fast forward a bunch of years and I see him in Good Will Hunting. Man did he ever become a hotty. However. like his bff Matt Damon, his career hasn't been the greatest. With the movie Argo coming out, hopefully he can move his way up the list. It is supposed to be a very good movie. we shall see.
Number 58: Matt Dillon (Sunlight Jr, Imogene)
Mmmmmmm Matt Dillon. That is all...
Yeah, I used that picture. So sue me!!
Number 57: Travis Stork (The Drs)
He is a Dr and he is hot. Every Girl's dream man. Oh yeah, and, he is from Colorado.
Number 56: Jackson Hurst (Drop Dead Diva, Hidden Moon)
As a last minute addition to the list, I am not disappointed. My Sister-in-law suggested this fella to me, and boy am I glad she did. Those eyes would melt any girls heart. I had to kick Justin Timberlake off the list because he doesn't have any movies or t.v. shows coming out. Jackson is easier on the yes anyway....
Number 55: Idris Elba (Prometheus, They Die by Dawn)
yeah, this guy makes me want to rethink my current marital situation. Lord have mercy!!
Number 54: Chace Crawford (Gossip Girl, What to Expect When You're Expecting)
I admit I had never even heard of this guy until I started this list. My husband actually suggested him. He said "chicks dig him", I can see why. He has pretty boy good looks. I think he is hot enough for the list. I'll let all of you decide for yourselves.
Number 53: Chris Evans (Captain America, The Avengers)
Well, he did play a man who wears Red White and Blue. I really need to see that movie. He is very yummy. Don't you agree???
Number 52: Leonardo Dicaprio (The Great Gatsby, Django Unchained)
Man, Leo has come a long way since his days on Growing Pains. Not sure there are very many actors out there who can say they have had as diverse a career as Leo. I can't wait to see him in The Great Gatsby........ oh and, he is really into saving the world. He is a sexy tree hugger.
Number 51: Gavin Rosdale (lead Singer of Bush, husband of Gwen Stefani)
Bush is currently touring with Nickelback. It makes me sad to say that, but it's true. I'm just glad they are touring so I could put Gavin on this list. He meets the criteria since he is actually working currently. haha.
Number 50: Rob Gronkowski (New England Patriots: tight end)
The Gronk is not only an awesome footballer, but he has a killer body and an awesome personality. I say that's a win win situation. Too bad he doesn't play for my KC Chiefs.
Number 49: Patrick J Adams (Suits)
I kept seeing the preview for the show Suits. I didn't really find the guys attractive, but Patrick grew on me. By the time I was sick of seeing commercials for the show I was not sick of seeing him. If that even makes sense.
Number 48: Jensen Ackles (Supernatural)
I used to Watch Days of Our Lives all the time. I always found Jensen to be pretty boy hot. I'm glad one of my friends suggested him because I had forgotten about him. Looking for pictures to use for my blog has become so much fun,
Number 47: Common (Luv, Ali 70 from Vegas)
Don't really have much to say about Common. He is one of the few Hip Hop artists that I can stomach listening to. It's just a bonus that he is so freaking hot.
Number 46: John Krasinski (The Office, Promised Land)
One of the best things about watching The Office, has always been John. He is so sweet and he loves Pam so much. Every single time I see the Casino episode of the Office, I cry like a baby. Sigh....... Jim.
Number 45: John Stamos (Secrets of Eden, Little Brother)
All I can say is, "have mercy"!!! He still looks good. A rare Hollywood gem, who is aging rather gracefully.
Number 44: Tom Hardy (Dark Knight Rises)
After The Dark Knight Rises comes out, I believe more people will have Tom on their lists. He is pretty damn sexy. Muscles, tattoos, he has it all. Such a bad boy.
Number 43: Christopher Meloni (True Blood, Law and Order SVU)
Love me some Stabler. I know you all do as well. Christopher Meloni was a name that came up in pretty much every conversation about a hot 100 list. I know he isn't extremely high on the list, but later on you will see why. There are so many hot guys out there. It was hard to place some of the guys on this list.
Number 42: Miles Austin (Dallas Cowboys: wide receiver)
This one is painful for me. I severely dislike the Cowboys and all things involved with the organization. The problem is, you can't deny Miles Austin's hotness. I wish he was on another team though. I mean, look at his eyes.... he also has a smokin hot body. Too bad he dated Kim Kardashian
Number 41: Jeremy Renner (The Avengers, The Bourne Legacy)
Being Hawkeye has worked wonders for Jeremy's career. He has a bunch of movies coming out next year as well, and a 5th Mission Impossible movie in 2014. Nice! More Jeremy is a good thing.
Number 40: Joe Manganiello (What to Expect When You're Expecting, Magic Mike)
I don't know how to say his last name, but I'd be willing to learn. What a hot wolf he makes. I don't watch True Blood, but I kind of want to now. I had no idea who this guy was, but I gave him a looksy since I had a couple of friends bring his name up. I'm glad I have friends with such great taste in men.
Number 39: Jeffrey Donovan (Burn Notice)
Another guy that I never really paid attention to is Jeffrey Donovan. My Friend Lisa and my Sister in Law, both think he is hot, so I gave him a shot. Yeah, they were right. He is a hotty.
Number 38: Henry Cavill (The Cold Light of Day, Man of Steel)
Yeah, the new Superman is hot. I'm talking, Christopher Reeves in the original Superman, hot. See for yourself. oh, and, those eyes...... yummy
Number 37: Kellan Lutz (Syrup, Java Heat, Twilight)
I am not into Twilight. As I have said before, I have never read the books or seen the movies, but there are some rather attractive men in the movies, that may make it worth my while to watch.
Number 36: Michael Rosenbaum (hit and run, Old Days)
This particular entry is for Lisa Ott. She contributed greatly to my list and her and I share a love for Lex Luther. That is all.
Number 35: Simon Baker (the Mentalist)
He's hot and he is Australian. Do we need any more reason?? There are at least two more Australian imports on this list by the way. I don't think it's a coincidence. I need to move to Australia.
Number 34: Jason Taylor (former pro NFL player, Analyst for ESPN)
I never paid much attention to Jason as a football player. To me he wasn't really a stand out talent. However, when I saw pictures of him from DWTS, I changed my mind about paying attention to him.
Number 33: Johnny Depp ( Dark Shadows, The Lone Ranger)
What would a hot guy list be without Johhny? I remember watching him on 21 Jump St. when I was younger and loving him instantly. As I got older I lost interest when people started to say my brother looked like him. I lost interest after that. There is however, no denying that Johnny is still hearthrob material to most women. Yes a I used a picture from 1988. Oh well, you know you like it.
Number 32 Michael Ealy (Common Law)
Those eyes. That is all.
Number 31: Colin Egglesfield (Rizzoli & Isles, The CLient List)
I admit I had never heard of this hotty until my friends started suggesting people. I am so glad I let other people weigh in on this list. I would have missed out on some rather hot fellas.
Number 30: Jon Bon Jovi (Lead singer of Bon Jovi)
I mean Bon Jovi will always be relevant as far as I am concerned. I was able to see them in concert a few years ago with my Mother in Law. They put on such a great show that the group is still selling out arenas all over the country.
Number 29: Aaron Eckhart (The Expatriate, I, Frankenstein)
If you have ever seen the movie Thank you For Smoking, then you know why I have Aaron on this list. I also found him to be overly sexy in The Dark Knight, while most people were swooning over Heath Ledger's performance, I was swooning over Mr. Eckhart. I hope you all agree.
Number 28: Alex Pettyfer ( In Time, Magic Mike)
All the guys from Magic Mike deserve to be on this list. Each one of them has that special something that makes them hot. I already know you all agree. I believe that the entire female/gay male population will make this movie a whole lotta money this summer.
Number 27: Taylor Kitsch ( Savages)
Yeah, he is hot. Not really much else to say about him. I have never seen his movies,but I plan on seeing Savages. The trailer makes me think Oliver Stone is back at it with a vengeance.
Number 26: David Beckham ( Soccer star/British hotty)
Don't really need to say much about David. Women love him and men want to be him. My husband has spent the last month or so trying to master a David Beckhamisque accent. I have heard the line from a Burger King commercial so many times I want to hurt whomever made the commercial.
Number 25: Adam Levine ( The Voice judge, Lead singer of Maroon Five)
Since I always link music with memories it will be hard for me to look at or hear Adam Levine and not think about a certain person. I have him on this list mainly because of her. Also because of this person I have come to find him attractive. Hope you all like this picture as much as I do.
Number 24: Bradly Cooper ( Hit and Run, A Place Beyond The Pines)
I know People magazine named him the sexiest man alive. He is pretty damn sexy. I just know that there are 23 other men that I find Sexier. Sorry Bradly.
Number 23: Daniel Craig (Skyfall, Bond 24)
I never thought there would be another person who could play James Bond besides Sean Connery. I disliked all of the other people who have played the famous character, until Daniel Craig came along. He plays the most famous agent with just the right touch of smugness, and cockyness, and confidence. Plus he has that smoldering good look thing going for him.
Number 22: Shemar Moore (Criminal Minds)
I don't think I need to say much. Just take a look and you can see why he is on this list. Also for those of you feeling a little naughty, you can google nude pics of him as well.
Number 21: Matthew Morrison (Glee, Newsies)
Mr. Shu is oh so dreamy. If I had a choir director that looked and sang like him, Id never want to leave school.
Number 20: Hugh Jackman (Rise of the Guardians, Les Miserables)
I don't really need to justify why this talented man is on the list, but I will anyway. He can act, he can sing, and he can dance. That makes him a triple threat. The fact that he has an accent because he is from Australia, is only an added bonus. He is yummy with a capital YUM.
Number 19: Chris Pine (This Means War, People Like Us)
If this were a hot eye contest instead of a hot guy contest, Chris would be even higher on this list. Plus he makes me want to be a nerd and watch Star Trek over and over again.
Number 18: Dwayne Johnson (GI Joe: Retaliation)
If only The Rock were on WWE more often, then I could actually want to watch it. Sigh.... he is beautiful.
Number 17: Liam Hemsworth (The Hunger Games)
Oh Liam, you and your brother are oh so hot. Too bad you will be marrying Miley Cyrus soon. It doesn't matter though, I'm sure you will be back on the market in no time.
Number 16: Jim Parsons (The Big Bang Theory)
ok, ok, he isn't hot in a conventional way, I know this. Jim Parsons makes being a nerd very sexy though. If you watch The Big Bang Theory, then you can't not love him. He makes me laugh out loud pretty much every day, and you can not beat that.
Number 15: Robert Downey Jr (The Avengers, Iron Man 3)
I have loved him for so many years, and am so glad his career made an amazing come back. Such a great actor, and oh so dreamy.
Number 14: Mark Wahlburg (Ted, Broken City)
I mean, come on, do I need to write a lot about this guy???
Number 13: Ryan Gosling (Gangster Squad)
I really hate Emma Stone. She gets to make out with Ryan in two movies. What the hell??? I am so jealous. That's pretty much all I have to say about that.
No, I did not pick a shirtless picture. Sometimes you people have to do some of the leg work. Look it up, He looks yummy without a shirt on too......
Number 12: William Levy (Dancing With The Stars)
I dont really like DWTS, but this guy makes me ever so thankful the show exists!!!!
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Number 11: Ryan Reynolds (Safe House, Ted (uncredited))
Have you ever watched the t.v. show Two Guys a Girl and a Pizza Place??? I love that show. Well, the first two seasons anyway. That is when I fell for a goofy guy named Ryan Reynolds. He is hilarious and sexy. Maybe not the best actor, but still, sexy as hell. P to the S, he looks hot with his short ON as well!!!!
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