Real People's Sexiest Man Alive AKA My Top 10 List

So, Bradley Cooper is People's Sexiest Man Alive.  I agree that he is sexy, but sexiest???  not so much.  So I made a list of my top 10 sexiest men....tell me if you agree, disagree or who you would add.

In no particular order:

1) Alex O'Laughlin.  I watched Hawaii Five O before Rick Springfield was on it.  I love Alex.  He is fun, serious, professional, caring....oh, wait....that's his character.  Anyway, he is a cutie and I would totally cuddle up with him and feel safe.

2) David Boreanaz.  It is no secret that David is one of my faves.  I know he had some personal issues, but since I'm not his wife, I can still swoon.  I love him on Bones and I actually watch that over Grey's Anatomy.  (which is kinda weird because three of the men on this list are or have been on Grey's)

3)Jon Bon Jovi.  High school throw back.  But this is one man that is aging well.  Whatever he is doing, I hope he keeps doing it.

4) Mark Tremonti.  OMG, I love, love, love Mark Tremonti!  I know nothing about playing an instrument, but this guy can WAIL on the guitar.  I love to watch him.  If I could take lessons from him, I would probably be a really slow learner.  I heard recently that he is working on a solo CD and I can't wait for it to come out.

5) Patrick Dempsey.  Another perpetual favorite.  I was a little upset with Dr Dreamy so I wasn't putting as much effort into Grey's this season.  He is coming out of being Dr Meany, so I'm feeling better.  No matter what, Patrick is always nice to look at.

6) Duane Johnson (The Rock).  He really should have been cast as Ranger in One For the Money....really!  He fits my image of what Ranger is.  However, the "real" Ranger is also on this list.

7) Justin Chambers.  Love him!  He is a great actor, seems to be a good family guy and his whole family is just so dang cute.  I watched The Wedding Planner again the other day and he was cracking me up.  He has a great acting range and he is super cute.

8) Jason Thompson.  Yup, he is on the list.  He is Dr Noah Drake's son after all.  Oh, and I met him a few years ago.  He was funny and flirty and really nice.

9) Rick Springfield.  If you know anything about me at all, you should have seen this one coming.  At 62 this man is still rockin'.  I have loved him over half my life and I don't see that changing anytime soon.

10) Daniel Sunjata.  Dude, this wonderful specimen played Bailey's love interest on Grey's.  He is also going to be Ranger in the One For The Money movie.  He is fine. Yum!  End of story.

Hello....

Hello, blogosphere!  I bet you all thought that I was lost.  Surprise, not lost, just busy as all get out.  I am finally done with school (for the summer anyway) but the girls' activities are continuing to keep me busy.  Lyric is performing in our community theater again this summer.  She is in "The Drowsy Chaperone" which I have never heard of before, but I guess I will learn all about it soon enough :-)

Jazz had her 6th grade celebration last night.  Just a few more days and she will be moving on to the middle school.

Both girls are performing in a dance recital in a couple of weeks.  After that we will have a few blissful weeks of fun (with a little work thrown in for me.)

Fisher and I are still "legally" married but working towards an agreement so we can complete the dissolution.  That's a pretty funny way to say it but it's legalese.  He has a girlfriend, which is fine with me.  I saw them together for the first time last night.  And believe it or not, it wasn't weird.  I have a boyfriend, who is actually somebody I have known since I was 18, and we all know that was a few years ago.  Things with him are wonderful.

And last week I went to see this guy with Kell and Lynn.  We had a great time.  Here are a few pix.

Rick photos and help issue

Here's a couple of pix from the weekend.  If anybody can help me with setting on my camera so the pix aren't HUGE when I upload to the computer, that would be great.

this one I played with the settings in my computer.  not a great pix but a pretty cool tool

This one is a fun one...great smile.

A Second Date With My "Boyfriend"...

For those of you that know me, you know I am a very organized person.  I've even stepped up the organization recently, and it's almost a little scary.  At least I can find stuff easily (except that one little piece of paper that I really need to find).  I'm a planner and a list maker. 

Saturday I'm going to see my boyfriend for the second time this year.  Out of town.  Without my girls.  And I really don't have a plan in place.  I know, I know, you can all pick your chins up off the floor now.  It's two days away.  I will figure it out.  So, I have to wonder:  am I mellowing out in my old age?  or am I just so overwhelmed by life in general that I don't care?  Either way, it's all going to work itself out.

But the week of the 19th I have about 500 things* to coordinate.  Check in with me next week and see if I'm pulling my hair out yet.

*disclaimer:  500 might be a bit of an exageration, but I have A LOT going on that week.

A little Excitement and a Rick Concert too!

Friday morning, while I was working away, trying to get everything done before I left for Milwaukee, I got a phone call from Lyric's school.  She might have broken her ankle.  So, I bolted on out of work, drove to her school and went back to work.  (I actually work next door to the immediate care clinic).  An hour and a half later, we were out of there.  X-ray'd and splinted.  No break, just a sprain.  (But a very colorful one at that)

Got her home and settled and then ran all the errands that I was already planning to do.  I was able to get everything done that needed to be and we headed out of town.  Here's a few of my fave pix.  (This new camera is pretty awesome!)

this is the view with no zoom

singing his heart out

super cute smile (Nice to see him sporting the scruffies!)

I love this one for some reason...

singing and smiling

This one turned out pretty dang cool, I think.

T minus 12 and counting

Yes, people, it's that time of year again.  Birds are singing, flowers are in bloom, nights are getting warmer (or at least they are supposed to) and I am off to my annual Girls Night Out to see this guy.  I'm heading up this afternoon for the show and if all goes well, staying for the charity softball game tomorrow.  Kelley and I are staying over night and I expect to have a really great time.

In case you were afraid to click the link, here's a hint...

(I'm sorry I don't remember who took these pix.  If they are yours, I would willingly give credit)

Yes, it's time for RICK SPRINGFIELD! 

Trying out my new camera tonight, so hopefully I will have better pix than in previous years!  I will post as soon as I can, but it probably won't be until Sunday because Jazz's birthday party is tomorrow after I get home.

Happy Friday, everybody!   it's time for me to get my Rick on.

1200 songs and nothing good to listen to

That's where I found myself Saturday night.  I have over 1200 songs on my ipod, and I couldn't find one that I wanted to listen to all the way through.  It might have had something to do with being in a crabby mood but usually something will catch my interest.  It might also have something to do with the fact that a lot of what's on my ipod is Jonas Brothers, High School Musical, Miley Cyrus and Demi Lavato.   I can't wait until everybody has their own ipods and I can only have MY music on MY ipod.  And another thing, what's up with the ratings/stars.  If I like a song welll enough to put it on the ipod, it's a no brainer that it's a four or five star song.  Duh!  I'm not putting crap on there.  Anyway, here's a Random twenty songs from my random shuffle.  (By the way - I'm taking suggestions for new bands to listen to!  I might even do a few reviews and CD giveaways!  Leave a comment.  If I check your suggestion and blog about it, there will be something in it for you - I promise.)


December Twenty Random Songs from BILL (Believe in Love and Laughter)  aka Aim's Ipod

Someone Like You - Boys Like Girls  (Love Drunk CD)
Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite - The Beatles (Love CD)
Rent - Three Days Grace (One X CD)
Down With The Sickness - Disturbed (The Sickness CD)
Sweet Dreams - Rick Springfield (My Precious Little One CD)
Cofee and Cigarettes - Augustana (All the Stars and Boulevards CD)
Where Love Went Wrong - Augustana (Can't Love, Can't Hurt CD)
Hate Me - Five Finger Death Punch (The Way of The Fist CD)
Lost Without You - Darren Hayes (Live at the Aria Awards 2003)
Thriller - Michael Jackson
Faithful - Rick Springfield (Shock/Denial/Anger/Acceptance CD)
On The Inside - Daughtry (Leave This Town CD)
Senior Year Spring Musical - HSM 3
Supermassive Black Hole - Muse (Twilight soundtrack )
There's A Fine, Fine Line - Avenue Q
First Time - Matt Nathanson*
Life After You - Daughtry
When You're Home - In The Heights
I Knew I Loved You - Savage Garden (Affirmation CD)
Always - Bon Jovi (Crossroad CD)

So, maybe when I take all of Lyric's stuff and Jazz's stuff off, I will find more I like.  *Matt Nathanson has a cute song called "Princess".  If you look it up on you tube, it's pretty funny.  He's got a nice little guitar hook that sounds strangly similar to Jessie's Girl.  And he says he's trying to get sued by Rick Springfield.  If I could link the you tube thing here I would.  But go check it out.

Top Ten Songs That Can Make Me Smile

This is today's top ten...it's very possible that it could change tomorrow!

1) "Taylor, The Latte Boy" - Kristin Chenoweth
2) "Nineteen Somethin'" - Mark Wills
3) "So What" - Pink
4) "So Beautiful" - Darren Hayes
5) "Dancing Through Life" - Wicked soundtrack
6) "Supermassive Black Hole" - Muse
7) "Bruce" - Rick Springfield
8) "Popular" - Wicked soundtrack
9) "I Get Excited" - Rick Springfield
10) "Hey Katie" - Josh Kelley

What songs make you smile??

Don't forget - today is the last day to enter the my-precious-little-one-giveaway

Check My Brain...and Overcome

More music reviews for your enjoyment! I often have a mental list of bands I want to hear more from or songs I want to download. This weekend I was able to add some music to my ipod. here's what I think:

Overcome - Creed. I love the lyrics. I liked Creed back in the day. Never have been a big Scott Stapp fan, but I love, Love, LOVE Mark Tremonti. He can play guitar for me anytime! So I heard this on the radio the other day and was torn. Love Mark, hate Scott. Oh, what the heck. I bought the single. I don't know who wrote it but it's pretty telling of the rocky Creed relationship. Typical sound but a good song over all. "I'm entitled to overcome, completely stunned, I'm numb..."

Check My Brain - Alice In Chains. I've never been big AIC fan...it's one of those "that was a bad time in my life and this music reminds me of that" so I was again torn. The title of this song makes me laugh and even though I don't know any of the lyrics, it's worth a listen if you like AIC or if you need a little musical therapy.

If You Only Knew - Shinedown. Great song! "If you only knew I'm hanging by a thread" There's definitely a story behind this song but I think that everybody can listen to it and take their own "lesson" from it.

Jet - Rick Springfield (cover). recorded live in Nashville. Fun song. Rick and the boys did a great job with it. (For the record - I also bought the Paul McCartney version)

Live Like We're Dying - Kris Allen. It took me a couple of listens but now I like it. I think it will do okay on the radio. Kris has a huge following and I don't think people will be disappointed.

Time For Miracles - Adam Lambert. yes, I'm admitting it. I bought it. I didn't like Adam at first but then I took him for what he was - a drama geek - and it's all good. not a great single, but it is on a soundtrack so maybe his solo CD will be a bit different.

Although these next few songs are not "new", I haven't mentioned them yet so I'll throw it out there today. Sevendust - Hope and Sorrow. Buy this album if you like rock at all. Sevendust alone is great but you also get "Hope" featuring Mark Tremonti (see above note!), "The Past" featuring Chris Daughtry, and "Sorrow" featuring Miles Kennedy (lead singer of Alter Bridge-I guess I can wait for Creed to get done messing around to get a new AB CD). These are great songs for differently reasons. Hard hitting, story telling, rock n roll.

My Precious Little One - Giveaway

It's somebody's lucky day! I'm giving away a copy of My Precious Little One by Rick Springfield. (click on the link and you can listen to samples at Amazon.com) It's his newest release. It's lullabys. It's awesome. And for one of my lucky blog readers, it's FREE!

Entering for this contest is only slightly harder than the last one.

You need to comment that you would like to win, but also in a seperate comment,

tell me who is your "precious little one".

(Blog identities - if you don't use your kiddos real names - is okay! I don't need the information, just wanted to give everybody a change at two entries!)

So that's it. A couple of comments and in a week, we'll have a winner.

Entries accepted today (10/20) through Wed, Oct 28.

I will again assign numbers based on entry submissions and use random.org to pick the winner.

Good Luck, Everybody! "Don't Keep the Sandman Waiting"

It's Finally Friday

Hey, all my loyal readers (and guests!) thanks for stopping by on this rainy-ish Friday. This week was a busy one around the Random House. I started back to school on Monday with my Chemistry class. it's sort of a do over but more of a do different. It's the chem I need for nursing school, but they have revamped all the Chem classes and renamed them. This one is more basic and geared directly towards those going into an Allied Health field. Should make it a bit easier (for me anyway). The teacher seems cool. I'll keep you posted.

I also have Microbes and Society. Or is it Microbes IN Society? either way, it's kind of like a continuation of Microbiology, which I loved (let's not talk about having to take it twice) so it should be pretty cool as well.

And to round things out, I have Non Western Literature. The first book we have to read is "Red Sorgum" by Mo Yan. I haven't started it yet (shh, don't tell the teacher) because I'm currently reading "The 19th Wife" but I plan to start it this weekend.

All in all, the classes are going smooth and slow. I'm sure in a few weeks I'll be freaking out about something, but right now it's all good.

My kids start backto school on Monday. Jazz is in 5th grade, Lyric is 9th. High school that is. I'm feeling a little better about it. I can't stop time so I figured I better just jump in with both feet and enjoy it. Jazz is in the band and Lyric is planning to be in the fresh/soph fall play. They are both in Girl Scouts and dance. And that's about enough on my (our) plate for this fall.

I put the "New Moon" trailer up at the top of the page. I also tried to put up the "Californication" trailer/teaser, but I don't know that it is working right.

For those of you that don't know- Rick Springfield will be doing a guest appearance (4 episodes) on "Californication" this season. It's on Showtime, so I won't get to see it right away, but I will for sure be buying the DVD next summer.

That's all I got for now...stay tuned for more fun stuff.

My Wisconsin State Fair Experience

Yes I went to the Wisconsin State Fair. Yes I went with hubby and the girls. Yes my mom and best friend meet us there. Yes I got to see Rick Springfield. Yes I had two semi serious meltdowns. yup, me, meltdown. Hard to believe right?!? here's what went down.

We got to the fair in decent time. We headed in. About the same time we got there, Lynn and her mom got there. I needed to find them to get the extra ticket for the show. We found Fisher's brother fairly quickly. The boys headed off to do whatever it was they wanted to do. The girls and I headed off to find Lynn.


That was actually pretty quick. we hung out and talked for a few minutes and then Lynn headed in while I went to get something to eat. Kelley called to let me know that they were there and at gate 8. The girls and I started walking in the direction I thought we should go (I did have a map afterall) and got to a gate. It was the wrong one. I called Kelley and she gave me some more directions to where they were. It seems we had gone too far.


I called Kelley again and told her I had absolutely no idea where they were. She then asked the guy working there for some help. After a few non helpful directions, he finally said "the tunnel exit". AHA! that sign I had seen. We finally found them about the time that Tyler Hilton was starting his show.


Everybody took a quick potty break and then we headed to the grandstand. Since my girls were going to sit in the grandstand and the rest of us were on the ground, I wanted to make sure that both girls had their phones. I couldn't find Jazz's in my purse, so I threw a little hissy fit by turning my purse upside down and shaking everything out. Then she proceeded to tell me that she had taken it while I was in the bathroom. Nice! Anyway, my mom and Kelley picked everything up for me (thanks!), asked me if I was ok (not really!) and we headed into the show.


Tyler did a great job and I will be looking him up on itunes soon. Rick did a great job as well. My mom's camera batteries were dead and it was killing her that she couldn't take photos so she kept taking my camera and Kelley's camera and going up front.


Later in the show, Rick came out for Human Touch and ended up walking right behind us on our seats. He used my mom's shoulder to steady himself and after the show she said, "How much you wanna pay to touch my shirt?" LOL I love my mom.

Anyway, we had a nice time. Fisher had a great visit with his brother. And Jazz said after "I forgot how much I like Rick concerts!"


Here's a few of the better photos from my camera.

Why are all my favorites guys?

My favorite singers include Rick Springfield,

Rob Thomas,

Jon Bon Jovi,

Chris Daughtry,

and Darren Hayes.

Well, not include. That's it. That's my Top 5 list. If you look at my ipod (when I have it) you will see that these guys have the highest amount of songs/space. Bon Jovi is giving Rick a run for his money...LOL

My favorite actors: well, Rick fits in here too I guess, then

Matthew McConaughey,

Patrick Dempsey,

Jason Thompson.

I guess here we only have a top 4.

nope, we do have a top 5. Was watching TV last night and realized I forgot this guy:

The only female I can think of for either list is Sandra Bullock. She's awesome.

So, why are all my favorites guys?? Is it because there are more male musicians than female?? Is it purely because I'm a girl and I want to look at nice looking guys?? (any of the above mentioned musicians can sing in my ear anyday. i don't care if Darren is gay, I'd still let him sing to me!) Is it truely a phenomenon, or is this common for all women.? I'd like to know what everybody else thinks. Am i weird or is this totally normal??

It's Human Touch time

First of all, let me just say how super excited I am. Yesterday I won tickets to see Rick Springfield at the Wisconsin State Fair. Super Cool! Lyric wants to go, and I think my mom is coming too. How great is that.

but more importantly, the book "Human Touch" is ready! This is a compliation of stories from Rick Springfield fans about how the music and the man has affected our lives. If you are interested in checking it out (or it's predicessor- Karma) click here . Both books are available for download or print copy.

There are 21 stories, in honor of Sahara Aldridge, a fan/friend of Rick's. Sahara played basketball and her number was always 21. Her birthday is today...or would have been. Sahara had a brain tumor, and although she fought hard, God needed her more than we did. All proceeds from this new book are going to MVTH , where Sahara went for therapy. Her parents are on the board now and this is a great organization.

If you are looking for some fun stories, check out these books. Feedback is always appreciated.

My Life According to Rick Springfield

My Life According to Rick Springfield

Using only song names from ONE ARTIST, cleverly answer these questions. Pass it on if you like. Try not to repeat a song title. Repost as "My Life According to (BAND NAME)"

Pick Your Artist:Rick Springfield

Are you a male or female?"Woman"

Describe yourself:"I Get Excited"

How do you feel:"Wasted"

Describe where you currently live:"Somewhere"

If you could go anywhere, where would you go:"Up The Wooden Hills to Beford"

Your favorite form of transportation:"Carry me Away"

Your best friend is:"Beautiful You"

Your favorite color is:"The Night is a Friendly Color"

What's the weather like:"Another Rainy Night"

Favorite time of day:"Say Goodnight"

If your life was a tv show, what would it be called:"American Girls"

What is life to you:"Perfect"

Your relationship:"Affair of the Heart"

Your fear:"Time Stands Still"

What is the best advice you have to give:"Celebrate Youth"

If you could change your name, you would change it to:"Karma"

Thought for the Day:"What’s Victoria’s Secret?”

How I would like to die:"Speak To The Sky"

My soul's present condition:"Faithful"

My motto:"It’s always something”

now you try it!

Phriday Photo Phinish Phiesta

Last Friday, my friend Kelley and I went to Milwaukee. We got to see Rick Springfield. We've been doing this every year for the past 5 or so years. The last two years, we were lucky enough to get in on a meet and greet. you might remember this or even this .

Kelley and I are frequently asked if Rick knows us by name since we have seen him in concert so many times. The answer to that would be no. he doesn't know us by name, or even by face for that matter. We go to one show per year (sometimes two!) and don't always get face to face time with him. This year, Kelley decided to give it back to her co - workers when she said that she doesn't go to see Rick, she goes so Rick can see her. So, we made a sign and she asked him to hold it for their photo. he did and here's the result.

Now, head on over to Candid Carrie and see who else is playing along today!

With or without our shirts?

Ha, that got your attention, didn't it?? That's what Rick said to me. Yup, that right. Rick. Said. That. To. Me.

Here's the scenario. I had made a poster with 8 different poses and asked the nice casino employee to take it to Rick at the beginning of the meet and greet.

employee: "I, um, I don't know if I can. He's, um, he's kind of busy right now."

Me: "I know. that's the whole point. It's a funny. Just take it up to him. He can do whatever he wants with it."

employee: "Really, I, um, don't know."

Poor guy probably had no idea who the hell Rick was. Anyway, he finally brings it to the other side. Hands it to Rob Koz (Rick's manager) when then shows the other guys. then they put it on the table.

When it gets to be our turn, there is some camera chaos because Kelley's camera battery died. But when it was my turn, I said, "I want pose E" and pointed to the poster. "pose d?" he asks. "Is that the one with or without our shirts?" By now, he is wrapping his arms around me for a great big hug and nice photo op. What do I say?? "Without, of course!"

Here's the result.

PPPP-Phriday Photo Phinish Phiesta- Me and Rick Springfield

I don't have a "new" photo to highlight today, so I'm reposting one from last year.

Yup, that's me and Rick Springfield. Together. hugging. Together. me and Rick Springfield. It still makes me giggle when I look at this photo because I cannot believe that it happened. after a 26 year wait. Me and Rick Springfield. Seriously!?!? And the best thing is, it's happening again in 12 hours. Me and Rick Springfield. SERIOUSLY!

Countdown to Milwaukee- Tomorrow is the big day

I obviously have Rick on the brain.

Last night’s dream was weird. The venue was a combination of MKE and the red rock photos that my friend, Ally, showed me recently and the seats were all the way around the stage. I had somehow gotten a seat close to the front, but I was alone. (My friends apparently were still in the back) and my mom and step dad were there. When Rick came out, I had a great photo op: he saw the camera and stopped to smile for me. As I snapped the photo, my mom ran over, got in the shot and said “did you get it? Did you get it?” I didn’t get it. Then I kept trying to take pix and they were dark, blurry and not of Rick. (Lynn, do you think I have some sort of subconscious issue about my camera? LOL) Anyway, during intermission (I know, I never said it made sense), I went out to the restroom. The stalls were all built into the side of the rock/mountain and to be able to take care of business you had to crawl into a little hole. Needless to say, I didn’t go. I kept thinking I would either get stuck, or the whole thing would collapse on me.

Go ahead, analyze away and let me know what you think of that!

Tomorrow is the big day. I'm as excited about Girls Night Out as I am about the concert. Seriously, if the show got cancelled, I'd still go and still hang out with my friends and still have a good time. Seriously!

Countdown to Milwaukee

Today is May 6. On May 8, I'm going to Milwaukee. You may be asking yourself, "so, what?! People go to Milwaukee all the time." And you would be absolutely correct. But do people go to Milwaukee for girls night, to see a Rick Springfield show, and to meet the man after?!? I have to say, it does happen but only once a year. And Rick's people have changed things up so the same 100 people can't be at every meet and greet. What a great idea!

So, Friday afternoon, Kelley and I are taking off. We're meeting up with Lynn , grabbing some dinner and going to the show. (Oh, we'll be meeting up with some other people, too!)





Then when the show is done, we're getting this.

And we get to have a picture taken with Rick. and maybe even talk to him, right, Lynn?!!?

So, girls night out, great music and the photo of a lifetime. I can't wait!!