The 12 Awesomes of Christmas

1. Family- Spending Christmas with the fam...Legendary!

2. Christmas Lights- Driving around at night and seeing the glow of multi-colored houses. If only everyone could be like the Griswold's!

3. Snow- Beautiful! It makes the city look so much more festive when there is a layer of snow on the ground.

4. Christmas Movies- The best movies ever! Elf, National Lampoon Christmas Vacation, The Christmas Story, Polar Express, White Christmas, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, Nutcracker.

5. Mistletoe- Any reason to kiss is awesome!

6. Parties- Getting together with my friends and family at the million festivus parties that are happening this month. (Bexxx, I can't stop thinking about leg wrestling)

7. Christmas music- Neil Diamond Christmas album...need I say more?!?

8. Eggnog- It's a magical drink that comes but once a year.

9. Christmas trees- Mines a little scary this year, but I love the smell!

10. Presents- Who doesn't love getting presents?!? I know I do! Though mostly I love giving presents and seeing people open them...It's so exciting!!

11. Sales- If you are brave enough and you go to the mall the week of Christmas or the week before you can find some amazing sales!!

12. Getting Fat- Everywhere you look there is an abundance of Christmas goodies to be had!

Merry Christmas to all!!

Happy Blog Anniversary!

I started my blog 1 year ago today! Happy blog anniversary to me! I wasn't too sure about this blog venture last year, but I'm glad I jumped on the band wagon and tried it out. It's been a lot of fun forcing my thoughts on you all and I'm sure you all are better people for it. Let's reflect back to what you all have learned this last year:

* Red lipstick and smokey eyes are hot and make for a very saucy girl.
* Neil Diamond rocks!

* A Hollywood Hot list can include someone of your same sex and it doesn't make you gay.

* Small towns rule!

* Concerts are awesome! I know some of you doubted this, so I'm just glad I was here to correct you.

* 7-11 equals Legendary!

* I love the Jazz!...and if you don't then your a loser.
* There are certain albums better for making out to than others.

* I'm very much in love with my Ginger and I'm not skerd to be schmoopy.

* Best zombie movies of all time. I hate to think how many of you would have been lost without this list.

* I'm the coolest person you will ever know. Fact! (if you don't believe me, just look at this picture)

It's been a pleasure making you all just a touch more awesome. May the force be with you!

Libra's Rule!

This post was inspired by one Craig did not too long ago. Since we all know that the zodiac never lies I thought this would be good for you all to understand what makes me tick according to the universe. (**Please note that I have bolded the most important items...and have maybe changed just a few bits of wording**)

Diplomatic and Urbane
(I just had to look up what Urbane means...yeah it fits)
Romantic and Charming
Easygoing and Sociable
Idealistic and Peaceable

On the dark side....

Indecisive and Changeable
Gullible and Easily Influenced
Flirtatious and Self-indulgent

Librans are among the most civilized of the twelve zodiacal characters and are often good looking (I would say more than often). They have elegance, charm and good taste, are naturally kind...especially to animals and mother nature and pretty people.

Librans are sensitive to the needs of others and have the gift, sometimes to an almost psychic extent (so true! I know exactly what your thinking...sometimes). They understand the emotional needs of their companions and meet them with their own innate optimism. They are very social human beings when people aren't being douche bags. They loathe cruelty (does anyone else think of the Grinch when they hear the word loathe?? I love that word!), viciousness and vulgarity, unless the vulgarity is funny. They destest conflict between people, so they do their best to cooperate and compromise with everyone around them..unless your just a complete tool.

They like the opposite sex to the extent of promiscuity sometimes (Please note that it only says I'm only sometimes promiscuous, not all the time....though I do think about sex and Scott almost all the time).

Though Librans are nearly perfect their are only a few negative characteristics. They may show fivolity, flirtatiousness, and shallowness...but that is to be expected because they are so pretty. Can be changeable and indecisive, impatient of routine, easygoing to the point of inertia, seldom angry; and yet Librans can shock everyone around them with sudden storms of rage! (translation: don't piss me off!)

To conclude, Librans are completely awesome and will someday rule the universe! (Wow! I sure do sound amazing!)

Ps- That last part was totally from a book. I didn't make that up at all!

Here are some other famous Libra's for further proof that we're the awesomest!

Christopher Reeve
Will Smith
Olivia Newton-John
Kate Winslet
Chevy Chase
John Lennon
Jean-Claude Van Damme
(Truly the cream of the crop right here!)

Not Goth!

This is an update from my last blog that I posted about doing the smokey eye look. I tried it and it was awesome!! I don't look like a hooker or a goth girl! I mean, I know I didn't go as extreme as many girls in my last blog (baby steps), but this is still way more extreme than what I usually do. It's totally hot though! It's amazing how you feel the night your wearing your smokey eye. I definitely felt a little more bad ass and kind of seductive as well. I totally recommend going smokey!!

Smokey and the Bandit

I went to the MAC counter recently and had them show me how to do some smokey eye goodness. I've always wanted to know how to pull that look off, cause lets be honest, who doesn't want to be smoldering sexy once in awhile?!? Plus Emma Stone looked hot with her smokin eyes in Zombieland....and I kinda want to be like her in that movie (a.k.a. badass).

After trying it out though and seeing what look I could pull off, I've come to the conclusion that smokey eyes don't work in every setting for everyone. I've decided the extra smokey look is really only practical for:

movies
the red carpet
rockstars
magazines or photo shoots for figures in the public eye
artsy photos
Halloween
or hookers

I'm curious to know what guys feel about smokey eyes. If it holds the same loathing as the pants tucked into your boots? I've never heard a guy say anything about a girls smokey eyes...not that I would change liking it. Just curious...Regardless though, for now I will be sticking to the subtle smokey, more of a smudgy eyeliner look. Maybe someday I will move onto something more smoldering or on days I'm feeling frisky and daring I will smolder my eyes more. I wonder if this is just the gateway and someday soon I will be goth girl?!? (gross)

Diamond Girl

I LOVE Neil Diamond!

There I said it! It feels so good to finally get it out. My sister always says that people either love him or hate him, that there can be no in between. I'm not sure that's true though...why would anyone hate Neil!?!? He IS the Jazz Singer!! In fact the sexiest you will ever see Neil is in the movie The Jazz Singer. He grows a beard at one point of the movie and is sooooo hot!! (I wish they had those pics on-line) Don't get me wrong though, I think he's sexy now! That man will be sexy until the day he dies! My mom went to his concert a few Christmas's ago and she said that he pulled a woman on stage, kissed her, then looked at the guy she was with and said "Is she with you? Well now she's ready for you." Awesome!! Only Neil could do that and get away with it. I was lucky enough to go to his concert in December last year. I cried 3 times I was so ecstatic to see him and hear him sing live. I guess Neil just takes me to a happy place. On road trips growing up we would listen to the Jazz Singer album over and over singing along "Love on the rocks. Ain't no big surprise. Just pour me and drink and I'll tell you some lies." Pure Gold!! Then every Christmas we would listen to his Christmas album. Christmas is never complete for me without my Neil Diamond Christmas Album. In fact, I have to listen to the album throughout the year because A. I love Christmas music that much, and B. I love Neil that much. I'm pretty sure that Neil could create world peace if everyone just listened to his albums and felt the flow of his soothing sexy voice. You can't help but be a happy person when you listen to Neil Diamond. I promise!

Zombie Flicks

With an amazing zombie cabin outing earlier this month and the filming of our very own zombie movie I've been thinking about what would be my top 5 zombie flicks. Scott may be upset with me for this order but I will explain my reasons as I number them.

1. Zombieland: This could be number one because it's the newest...who knows?! It may be knocked down a few notches after I've seen it a few more times. I dig it so much because I feel that this movie is educational as well as entertainingly scary. Also, it doesn't scare me as much as other zombie movies. It is one that I could watch a lot without having to break out my night light...which I'm a fan of not being scared in my bed at night.

2. Shawn of the Dead: This movie started my love of zombie movies. It's legendary! Yes, it does scare me a bit...but in a funny sort of way...if that's possible. Simon Pegg and Nick Frost are a mixture of awesomeness and atractivness, making this movie a classic must see multiple times a year!

3. 28 Days Later: This movie definitely has it's scary parts! Yes, I think people being infected with "rage" is ridiculous, but take that away and this could totally happen! I just know in some lab somewhere they are testing monkeys with some obscure virus and it's bound to get out!

4. Fido: This movie is about life after the zombie outbreak and having zombies as servants. I know I'm not the only that would love a zombie pet!

5. I Am Legend: This movie is freaky!! The zombies in this one are smarter than your average zombie, which I think that's why it freaks me out so much. The old classic zombie movies have them shuffling about, being slowdy powdies...creepy, but nothing I can't handle. When they start to get really fast and devious, then I have issues.

I realize that a lot of these movies on my list are funny ones. I'm going to let you in on a secret....I don't really like scary movies! In fact, I'm not as into zombies as everyone thinks I am. I just feel that zombies are the one part of scary movie world that I could actually handle if it were to happen in real life. Because what I think about when I watch scary movies is "What would I do in that situation?", which is why I get so scared in them. I gotta admit, that in most of the scary movies I see I would survive, because I'm totally a survivor!...and I would make Scott save me.


**If you click on the movie link above you can watch the trailer to our zombie movie!

Big Difference!

I'm turning 31 this Saturday, October 3rd....and it kinda freaks me out! I was OK with 30. That age didn't hurt my psyche. Maybe I was just more mentally prepared for 30 because everyone makes such a big deal of it. 31 is a whole other ball game though. I will no longer be "Oh I'm 30, I was just in my 20's" but "Hi, I'm totally in my 30's. I'm old and just gonna keep getting older and have to be a responsible adult and do adult things. I'm not an energetic youth anymore. I'm getting gray hair & wrinkles and there is nothing I can do about it. Plus according to my parents my ovaries are drying up....Pretty much I'm falling apart and there is no hope....ever!" I mean that's a lot to take in! My insides still feel like their in their 20's...I don't really know how to break it to em that all their dreams are dead now.

Sate Fair!

I absolutely LOVE going to the State Fair! It starts this week and I really can't wait! Here are some reasons why it's so amazing:

1. Freaks-The fair has the best people watching in the world! I saw a lady with a mullet last year!2. Food- Fair food is sooo bad for you and sooo good. If it's not deep fried it's sugar...and sometimes those are combined. Plus, I have a soft spot for legitimate cotton candy.

3. Hypnotist- Every year until last year I've tried to get hypnotized, but it never works on me cause I'm too smart. I love seeing the things people do under hypnosis though. Funny stuff!

4. Animals- Cute little cuddly guys and the biggest pigs & horses known to man!! Need I say more??5. Rides- I usually ride the zipper or the gravatron, but this year I'm for sure hitting up the Ferris Wheel. I don't remember the last time I went on it and it's my goal this year to do so. It just seems so romantical and I want to ride it with Scott...while eating cotton candy.6. Cowboy boots & hats- Everyone's got em on and it's a perfect opportunity to show off my cowboy boots that are super hot!

7. Crafts-It's fun just to walk around the booths and see the cheap stuff they wanna sell. Usually you can find a cool belt buckle.

8. Music- They have a bunch of fun free concerts and little bands playing in the park while your walking around. This year Boyz to Men are playing! Haha!!9. Art- They have art exhibits I think from high school kids?? They are always fun to look at and make fun of...I mean admire.

10. Friends- Going with a group of friends makes the fair 10 times more awesome!

In closing, only fun people go to fairs!!

Schmoopy

Urban Dictionary: Schmoopy: Having or showing fond feelings or affection; loving and tender. Excessively sentimental.

First off this is Scott's fault and I totally blame him! It's come to my attention recently that I've become a schmoopy girl! Not that these schmoopy symptoms happen all the time...espeically in front of people (cause I still have my standards), but all the same it's still happening and who knew that was me!?! I'm making all the classic annoying schmoopy moves:
-sighing when I cuddle into him
-constantly having to touch him
-wanting to be with him every second (I always hated when guys were constantly around and now i can't get enough)
-needing kisses....a lot of kisses...all the time and at the most inopportune times according to Scott
-being a little whiny when I want said kisses or touches
-pouting when I don't get my way
-constant staring (I may have always done this one though)
-putting pictures of him everywhere
-doing "we" talk (though I don't feel bad about this one...cause after a year 1/2 we're totally a we...get used to it Scotty)

The only thing I'm not doing is the stupid baby talk and lovey dovey names (so gay). I mean we call each other babe (cause we can't always remember each others names) or pickle (cause that's what Shawn's mom calls him in Shawn of the Dead), but those are standard and mostly awesome (Scott you better hush on the other name you made up). It's funny cause I've always hated those kind of girls before. Plus, I would get "freak out's" all the time with other guys because they we're wanting to be all serious...but then again I've never had a hot ginger for a boyfriend before. That must be the difference this time around....

(I just noticed that schmoopy is a lot like poopy...coincidence?? I think not.)

Weirdness that is goodness

I have a dentist appointment this week and it got me to thinking about the weird things I love:

-Dentist pain= I think the pain the dentist causes my gums feels good...I don't know why?? When I was younger I would love to get a loose tooth because of this feel good pain.

-Mosquito bites= I hate mosquito bites just like every other person in human existence, but it does feel so good to itch them!!

-Hiccups= Are just fun!! You know you like them too. Plus, I feel like they give my insides a massage.

-Eye goobers= Not all eye goobers (cause they are gross), but the ones that I get after I put in eye drops. When I pull those ones out they tickle my eye for some reason. I like it.

-Gym sore= I love, love, love it when I've worked my butt off at the gym or any other physical activity and I'm super sore the next day. The more it hurts to move the more I love it!

-Sunburns= Not on me, but other people. I love it when peoples sunburns start to peel and I get to help it along. It's so fun! (outdoor activity only)

**Brought to you by the weirdness in Jaime's inner psyche**

Oldies but goodies

I've been listening to a lot of Oldies lately....like from the 50's! I know crazy! I gotta admit I love the stuff though. It's so simple and makes me so happy. Now days you would think a song was lame if it had the lyrics they were writing then. Earth Angel by the Penguins is one of my favs!! (which how did they get their hair to look so silky?!?) I've always thought the 50's would have been so fun to be a teenager in (the 20's or the 40's would be fun in your 20's). Life seems to have been more simple in the 50's. According to the movie Crybaby and Grease you really only had two options: you were either a square or a greaser. Now both sides have a lot of compelling arguments that make it hard for me to pick which way I would have gone. I know your thinking I'm totally a greaser cause I'm so rebellious! ;-) and I do love the hot fast cars and the sexy way they get to dress... but then again greasers never go swimming...at least that I've heard of...and that would kinda suck. Plus I do so love the beebop rock, wearing poodle skirts, and getting pinned stuff.

Here's what I imagine a typical beebop good girl life would be: Go to school dressed much like the poodle skirt wearer here, have my books carried by my boyfriend Jonny in the halls at school (sorry Scott, they were all named Jonny back then), Jonny would be a greaser in a black leather jacket & jeans & ride a motorcycle. I would be class VP, and go to pep rallies, and belong to the country club (to swim & go to balls). At night we would go to dinner at a place that serves your burger and fries on roller skates. We would share 1 malt with 2 straws. After dinner we would go watch my big brother Elvis play in his rock band and beebop some cool swing moves. (FYI, all the girls are in love with my bro). After rocking out Jonny and I would head up to the makeout point that overlooks the city, listen to the radio (and hear "our" song, Earth Angel), and kiss with partial tongue for 1/2 hour. Then he would take me home and we would sit on my porch swing and talk until curfew drinking lemonade....I think that sounds totally realistic!