Dating: How It's REALLY done. (Or how it ought to be done)

I have written and re-written this blog post a thousand times. So now… you get such a good come back post, you'll be wondering why I ever left this online journaling bidness.

WAIT FOR IT…..

"Actors I Would Date" is the real title of this post. 

*Note: I tried to put only smiley pictures on purpose. Because. 

22. James McAvoy

I mean, can we even? The only reason he's not closer to number 1 on the list is because he doesn't fit my standard dating age range. Seeing as he's 11 years older than I am, I generally wouldn't even consider him. BUT HE'S JAMES MCAVOY. I make exceptions. Everyone has their exception, right? Here are 4 more… Whoops.

21. JJ Field

Scrumptious.

20. Matthew Goode

Clearly he just tooted. Come on Matthew, keep it together.

19. Gael Garcia Bernal

I just know he would be good at whispering sweet spanish nothings in my ear.

18. Ryan Gosling

Drool. Drool. Drool. Drool. Drool. Drool. Drool. Drool. Drool. Drool. Drool. Drool. Drool. Drool. Drool. Drool. Drool. Drool. Drool. Drool. Drool. Drool. Drool. Drool. Drool. Drool. Drool. Drool. Drool. Drool. Drool. Drool. Drool. Drool. Drool. Drool. Drool. Drool. Drool. Drool. Drool. Drool. Drool. Drool. Drool. Drool. Drool. Drool. Drool. Drool. Drool. Drool. Drool. Drool. Drool. Drool.

17. Justin Timberlake

You're just too much J.T. (And yet, not enough? Too much is never enough.)

16. Xavier Samuel

Yes? YES. I mean, I don't even really know why he's famous but golly, those crinkle eyes get me. He's in this particular spot because he had this unfortunate photo:

This picture makes you question some things. Like whether those necklaces weigh a ton or not.

15. Michael Angarano

Dear old Miguelito is here mainly because he was on the Disney Channel Wonder-show, "Sky High". Classy stuff right there. Brings me back to 2008 when I was just learning how to appreciate things like "Sharknado" and "Troll"*.

14. Joe Jonas 

Joe, Joe, Joe. You have made mistakes, but then haven't we all? I thought it was fitting to place Joey near his fellow Disney star. And guys, those eyebrows! I go through phases of what I find attractive in men and right now it's all about the eyebrows. A few months ago it was noses (I still love Adrien Brody. I will die loving dear Mr. Brody).

13. Cody Linley

Young and Beautiful. And team, he was on Hannah Montana. He was a part of the show that brought "Sweet Niblets" into my daily vocabulary. That demands some respect. He's my McDreamy, he's my McFlurry. Okay… he's not really ice cream.

12. Michael B Jordan

WHOOPS. I meant this guy:

He's kinda young, but I figure this balances out all the old guys I listed under #20. 

11. Hunter Parrish

You probably don't recognize this one, but only because his co-star (in 17 Again) was Zac Efron and when Zac is in the room, it's like no one else is. He, like Matt Lauria (below), is a smiley actor and I can't get enough. I just can't get enough. 

10. Zac Efron

The only question here is whether we like '17 Again' Zac or 'High School Musical' Zac better. Let's go for ol' pit hair himself, shown above. What a man. Joking not joking. 

9. Ben Barnes

Accents. Overrated, I know, but I'm a sucker. This is as long as I'm willing to let his hair get and still call him attractive though. Any longer and he looks like Keanu Reeves.

8. Liam Hemsworth

His older brother just has too many muscles for me. That's not even sarcasm. They legitimately freak me out. Biceps? NO THANK YOU. I'll have eyebrows please.

7. Matt Lauria

Just looks like the nicest dude ever. Google search images of this fine specimen and you'll get a way higher percentage of smiley photos than most other actors. He probably should move up higher on the list but his 'talent factor' rating is not a strong contender. Ug. That's not true. I just moved him up to 7 instead of 16. 

6. Jamie Bell

He's scrawny but endearing. I fell in love with him in Nicholas Nickleby. He was the only redemption for the film. His acting makes me have so many feelings and emotions that he's pretty high on the list. 

5. Eddie Redmayne

Freckles for DAYZZZZ. And he was in Les Mis. Good movie, such an amazing and life-changing book. And when I say life-changing, I really stand behind that. He's no Jean Val Jean but it's as though you know he will be later in his life. And looking at his freckles makes me feel better about mine. Okay, mine are way more like moles but that sounds disgusting. So they are freckles for now. Once I turn 50 I'll call them moles. 

4. Rupert Friend

His last name is Friend so he must be grand. He's in so many stinkin' period movies that most women have fallen in love with him multiple times. Young Victoria is my go to period piece. The music is so good, look it up. But here's a picture to satisfy you for a bit:

3. Shia LeBeouf

Even Stevens, Holes, Eagle Eye, Disturbia… Need I say more? Clearly Shia belongs beyond the earlier bunch of Disney actors. Talent factor brings him way up in the ranks. But, like Ben Barnes, Shia looks nasty with long hair. I just feel like men with long hair probably never shower. I just don't trust their hygiene.

2. Jo-Go Levitt 

OOOOHHH YEAH. Puppy dog eyebrows. Wonderful and magnificent acting. And he brought us 'Angels in the Outfield'.  Plus a thousand other beautiful things. PLEASE DATE ME. Right? Right. 

1. Andrew Garfield DUH

ME? I'm number 1? I, Andrew Garfield? I'm so flabbergasted! 

Yes Andrew. You are number 1. You fit my prime dating age and you fit my prime talent factor portion of the rankings as well. Not to mention you're dating one of the only women near my age in Hollywood that I respect. Watch some of the love here:

More Love

Andrew, all I can say is that you better not let me down. Keep being a good human and I will keep hoping we can get married. It sounds fair to me. 

So, did I forget anyone? Is there someone else I should consider to join the ranks of actors I would date? 

So far this list makes me happy. Any list with Andrew at number 1 makes me happy. Also… HIS EYEBROWS. So classy. So refined. So Andrew.


*Side note: I have not actually seen "Troll". I'm too afraid I'll secretly love it. 

This Day in 2008

Pukes. I just read my journal entry from this day in 2008. What a different place in life! I was about to graduate high school and now I'm about to graduate college. Any ideas of where I should be in 2016?

On to funnier things:

I had a dream last week. I'm going to tell you about it and then you can tell me what it means…

I was sitting on my roommate's mattress with a boy. Pretty sure we were just talking about life. Anyhow, it is necessary to point out that there was a small side table next to us and it had a nintendo game on it. Something with the Mario Bros. on it.

Then suddenly the boy got that look in his eyes. (Come on, can't you tell when they want to kiss you? Easy to see it.) He started leaning in and then kissed me on the cheek at the same time as he bumped his head on the side table corner. So then I felt really bad for him and kissed his forehead, and just coddled him like a mother. But the whole time my brain was freaking out! I seriously did not want to be doing what I was doing.

Unfortunately dreams like this are not uncommon. I've had many dreams like this. Where I never want to kiss the boy.

Except…. oh this is funny… I was kissing this boy in a dream once, when suddenly he pulled away and told me that I didn't know how to do it, or I was kissing wrong or something. I was super offended. I woke up and laughed out loud about it.

Neat.

Great Things

So, I was doing homework and got distracted. But, I like the results of it. I came across some street art and other little things that made me smile.

Here's a small shout out to Rob:

The Three Wise Men?


Piano Stairs (music not included):

Fireplace turned Opera Stage:

Oh Chuck:

Had this been presented to me when I was younger, I might have eaten more vegetables:


So much for doing homework.

Summer Birthday Cure

Work at a summer camp. And have really awesome friends. Then no one forgets your birthday and you have the greatest day ever. Just so you know.

Churchie Church

So, this week about 3 people quoted this and said, "I don't have this memorized so you should go home and look it up." Good thing I did, because it's really empowering:

My Banner Is Clear

The inspiring commitment of a young African 
pastor from Zimbabwe

I am part of the fellowship of the unashamed. I have Holy Spirit power, my die has been cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made. I'm a disciple of Jesus. I won't look back, let up, slow down, back away, or be still.

My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, my future is secure. I'm finished and done with low living, sight walking, small planning, smooth knees, colorless dreams, tamed visions, worldly talking, cheap giving, and dwarfed goals.

I no longer need pre-eminence, prosperity, position, promotions, plaudits, or popularity. I don't have to be right, first, tops, recognized, or rewarded. I now live by faith, lean on His presence, walk by patience, am uplifted by prayer, and labor by power.

My face is set, my gait is fast, my goal is heaven, my road is narrow, my way is rough, my companions are few, my Guide is reliable, and my mission is clear. I cannot be bought, compromised, detoured, lured away, turned back, deluded, or delayed. I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice, hesitate in the presence of the adversary, negotiate at the table of the enemy, ponder at the pool of popularity, or meander in the maze of mediocrity. I won't give up, shut up, let up, until I have stayed up, stored up, prayed up, preached up for the cause of Christ.

I am a disciple of Jesus. I must go till He comes, give till I drop, preach till all know, and work till He stops me. And when He comes for His own, He will have no problem recognizing me-my banner will be clear.

Quid Pro Quo?

So lately I've been thinking a lot about Quid Pro Quo. At what cost will I do things? This has come to mind for a lot of reasons but mostly because I have to start thinking about my summer plans (In February? NOT okay). Should I:

A- Go work at Aspen Grove for 3 months and forget about life in P'town

B- Still work at the paint shop

C- Find a completely new job

D- Take full time classes and work at the paint shop part time

E- Just work as much as possible to save money for a potential mission

F- Work a medium amount and build my resume by going to conventions and workshops which happen to always be expensive

GHIJKLMNOP....

Too many choices. But I'd rather that than have no choices I suppose.

Who wants to decide my future for me? Anyone? PLEASE.

For you Mommy

Oh and...

Here's my piece for DancEnsemble so far, just for you Momsie.