Daily Mish Mash

Today’s picks come from Shannon of A Crafty Mom’s Blog.  Her list is crafty, indeed.  She has quite a few interesting picks and some that are making their debut on Friday Eye Candy.  I left her comments on so you could see her rationale for the picks.   

After you get done drooling over Shannon’s picks, I have a question for everyone to answer at the end of the post.  

Enjoy!

Scott Speedman (rah rah Canada!)

Scott Foley

Note from Jen:  Someone must have been a big fan of the show Felicity.  Now the question I have for Shannon is which Scott did you like better on the show?

David Caruso (so gross to many, I just don’t get that . . . there is something alluring there for me . . . ever since NYPD Blue)

Adam Rodriguez (b/c I can’t really get enough CSI Miami)

Josh Holloway

Orlando Bloom

Viggo Mortensen

Milo Ventimiglia

Michael Cera (ok not so “hot” but so cute and such a phenomenal actor - I still can’t believe Arrested Development was canceled.  **sigh**)

Don’t forget to stop by Shannon’s blog to say hi and let her know your favorite guy on her list.

I thought I’d play along with Aloha Friday this week.  Shannon’s last pick reminded me of a question that I’ve been meaning to ask you:

What hot younger celebrity makes you feel like being a cougar? 

Definition of Cougar:  A distinguished species of older (30-50’s) females who seek the company of younger males.

To view more Aloha Friday participants, visit An Island Life.

The Summer Olympics start today.  Are you planning on watching? 

If not, you should be.  It is your patriotic duty to cheer on the athletes that have trained so hard to represent your country.

If that isn’t enough to get you to tune in, here are some other very good reasons:

Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte…Men’s Swimming

Troy Dumais…Diving

Todd Thornton…Men’s Gymastics

Sean Scott…Volleyball

Doug Schwab…Wrestling

Breaux Greer…Javelin

 Brian Clay…Decathalon

Did I miss anyone? 

Today’s picks come from one of my oldest and closest friends, Tonya.  I blogged about her here.

We have always been alike in so many ways.  I think of her as my female soulmate, if there is such a thing because we have so many similarities.  She even puts pictures of her cute celebrity guys in her laundry room to brighten her mood as she goes through the endless cycle of sorting, washing, drying and folding.  If that isn’t a brilliant idea, I don’t know what is.

Then she went and sent me her Friday Eye Candy list and I just don’t even know what to say. Her top picks are so completely and utterly different from anything I would ever choose.  She tends to go for the bad boy type.  Me, not so much. 

I thought it would be fun to do a little comparison:

Tonya’s #1 Pick:                                                             Jen’s #1 Pick:

Tito Ortiz, UFC, dates porn star                                       Ryan Gosling , actor, dates sweetheart    

Tonya’s Favorite Reality TV Judge:                                               Jen’s Favorite Reality Judge:

Napoleon D’Umo                                                                         Piers Morgan

Judge on So You Think You Can Dance                                       Judge on America’s Got Talent

(Note to Carol and everyone else:  Please don’t stop reading because Piers Morgan made it to Friday Eye Candy.  I know, I know, but I just had to do it.  I just find him so irresistable with his snooty accent and condescending attitude.  He’s my kind of bad boy.) 

And here is the rest of Tonya’s list (I guess since I agree with a few of these, we can keep being BFFs):

Uriah Faber

Matt Damon

Justin Timberlake

Channing Tatum (I don’t know you but I’d like to.)

Who are your your favorite “bad boys”?  Leave me a comment and let me know.  I’ll make a compilation of your answwers in the upcoming weeks.

Happy Friday!  This week’s list comes from Amy of My Friend Amy.  Her list has a theme…men from across the pond. 

She says, “It’s those darn sexy Irish/Scottish/English accents….sigh.  With the one and only exception of my true love forever Brad Pitt.”

She also thanked me for hosting our lists because she has quite a few heterosexual male readers that she didn’t want to scare off forever.

Speaking of heterosexual male readers, I received a request to post a list from Blake.  I’m thinking that, in all fairness, I need to put his list (of women) up in a few weeks.  What do you think?  Will that ruin Friday Eye Candy forever or can you appreciate the beauty of the female form?

I always thought that my husband would be the first guy’s list to go up, but since he doesn’t show any interest in reading my blog I figure why bother.  His loss.  Our gain.  :) 

I actually showed him the dream date post and he had me laughing hysterically because he asked me if I had fun playing with my Colorforms (do you remember those??).  So, in case you are wondering, he couldn’t care less about Friday Eye Candy and my obsession with The Gos.  If he did, I would never post this stuff.

Enjoy Amy’s List and leave a comment here to tell her who’s your favorite guy on her list.  Then go over to her blog to say hi.  She has all sorts of fun things going on from the Lost Book Challenge to lots of great giveaways.  (I just won a book–hooray!!)

Ok, enough talk… bring on the guys:

Brad Pitt

Jude Law

Alex O’Loughlin

Stuart Townsend

Naveen Andrews

Ed Westwick

 I think I’m booked through August for Friday Eye Candy, but if you would like to see your list go up sometime in the fall, email me at dailymishmash (at) gmail (dot) com.  I love to see who you all choose!

You may remember the promise that I made to do and review three Netflix workout dvds in one week.  Well, I couldn’t let the masses (and by masses I mean the handful of people that read my blog) down. 

I’ll keep the reviews short and sweet because who really feels like reading about exercise dvds, when actually doing them is hard enough work. 

These reviews are completely unbiased and come from a person who avoids exercise like it is a deadly disease or sin or some other terrible thing.  Despise isn’t even a strong enough word to describe my feelings about it. 

I decided to give yoga another try.  It seemed like a good way to ease back into the fitness world.  I know, I know.  Why yoga?  Why now after all my griping about this dvd.  I just decided to pretend that experience never happened.  I’ve erased it from my mind entirely. 

I tried out three different workouts on Netflix and here are the results of my challenge:

Workout #1:  Ten Minute Solution: Yoga

I really liked that this one is broken down into short segments.  Even my ADD-prone self can handle 10 minutes at a time, but you can do the whole thing for a complete body workout.  I also think this would make a great addition to any cardio or strength training you did if you added one of the 10 minute segments onto the end of your routine.  The instructor wasn’t at all annoying and I thought that it gives you a pretty decent workout.  My only complaint about this dvd was that I had a little trouble keeping up with some of the routine.  They move really fast and I don’t think they spend enough time talking about form and how to properly hold the poses.  Plus, I thought yoga was supposed to be more relaxing.  Don’t get me wrong, it may just be that I am totally out of shape, but I just thought it moved a bit too fast.  I would still recommend it though.  4 STARS ****

Workout #2: Crunch-Candlelight Yoga

I was a little disappointed in this workout.  I love the instructor, Sara Ivanhoe (She is the same girl who is on my Yoga For Dummies dvd.  I like her even though or maybe because she talks to you like you are in Kindergarten), but the workout is definitely a little bland.  It is great for stretching and relaxing, but there is just something missing from it.  I think if you are looking for a dvd to help you wind down for the night (other than a glass of wine because really that is much easier) this is the perfect workout.  It provides a lot of great stretches and breathing exercises, but lacks the strength training of the other dvd (above).  I would give this one 3 STARS *** (but 5 STARS ***** if you don’t want to drink wine and need another way to relax)

Workout #3:  Hot Male Yoga

This is going to come as quite a shock to many of you, but I do NOT recommend this dvd.  I know this may sound odd coming from your weekly host of Friday Eye Candy, but I just can’t , in good conscience, sanely recommend this absolutely ridiculous spectacle to anyone.  I don’t know, call me crazy, but I like my yoga with a little less thong and a little more yoga. 

This is a really good example of too much of a good thing.  The porno dvd (complete with the sexy music) features three almost completely-naked, very buff, good-looking guys (sort of) attempting to do yoga in the middle of some desert-like setting.  And yes, they are wearing thongs. 

While this may sound like a great idea in theory, there is just something about the whole thing that just doesn’t work.  First of all, I couldn’t stop laughing at how they were all on this tiny little blanket.  Why did they all need to be on the same blanket?  Why couldn’t they each have their own mat?  Was the budget that tight or what?  I mean clearly they didn’t spend much on their wardrobe. 

Then there were the bare butts and bulging private parts.  It was all just way too much for my eyes and I just couldn’t concentrate.   I give this one 2 STARS ** (but really only one with a bonus star for the comic relief and the hot guys).  

Here is a video because…well, I think it would be best for you to just see for yourself.  If you are easily offended or have kids in the room do not push the play button: 

This dvd does not work for me, but making a promise to the blogosphere does.  I’m also going on one week without Coke Zero (and I totally miss it and feel like a zombie most of the time without it) so yay for me and yay for all you holding me accountable (ok, so I know you really didn’t do anything, but I knew you were there all along expecting results, so you all should be praised too.)

 To see what works for others, visit Shannon’s blog.

It’s that time again… Friday Eye Candy.  Wooohooo!!!

I have to say that this was just what the doctor ordered.  I really needed a pick me up since I’m on day 3 without my beloved Coke Zero and it is just about killing me.  This week’s compilation did the trick nicely.

Today’s list comes from Firah of Essentielle Elegance. 

I had a lot of fun with her list because quite a few of my favorite guys were on there.  One question that I did want to know was whether she preferred Ryan Gosling with or without a beard.  Here was her answer:

“Oooh..that’s an interesting question..usually, I’d prefer him clean cut but there was something about his scruff in Half Nelson that was actually quite..erm..attractive…hehe…so it’s a toss up I guess…”

So just for fun, I thought I’d take a poll.   You will find it at the bottom of this Firah’s list. 

1) Ryan Gosling (Pictured both ways)

2) Hugh Jackman

3) Josh Harnett

4) Josh Duhamel

5) James Marsden

6) James Mcavoy

7.) Jesse Spencer

Note from Firah:  And here are a couple of really odd ones simply cause they make me feel like a cradle snatcher:

1) Zac Efron

2) Chace Crawford

Remember:  If you would like to see your list featured on my blog, email me at dailymishmash (at) gmail (dot) com.

Who is your favorite guy on Firah’s list?  Leave a comment and then head on over to her blog to say hi.

Oh, and don’t forget to take my very important poll:
 

 

I thought with baseball season being in full swing (get it–swing, like as in bats) and the All-Star game being next week that we should take a look at a few of the hottest players.  When I say “hot” that doesn’t mean “good” because who knows if they are actually playing well right now.  Does it really matter?  Not when they look this cute!

Chase Utley…Philadelphia Phillies–Second Base

JJ Hardy–Milwaukee Brewers–Shortstop

Joe Mauer…Minnesota Twins–Catcher

Jeff Clement…Seattle Mariners-Catcher

Nick Markakis…Orioles-Right Field

Derek Jeter…Yankees–Shortstop

Grady Sizemore…Cleveland Indians-Center Field

Jose Reyes…NY Mets–Shortstop

David Wright…NY Mets–Third Base

Josh Beckett….Red Sox–Pitcher

 And for old time sake, here is a picture of my all-time cute baseball player…Brady Anderson, outfielder from the Baltimore Orioles.  Since he isn’t playing anymore, he is spending his days at the beach.  At least that is what I’m guessing from this photo.  Yum!

Who is your favorite baseball hottie?  Did I forget anyone?

***Remember– if you would like me to feature your favorite men on my blog (Remember how much we enjoyed Jenny’s picks last week!) just email me at dailymishmash (at) gmail (dot) com. 

This week I am featuring a list of favorite men from one of my readers, Jenny from Runningamuck. 

She says that her list tends to fluctuate depending on her mood.  I guess she must be really moody because her list is LONG.  Not that I’m complaining or anything, because long just means more cute guys to swoon over. 

Feel free to leave a comment about her list here, but then stop over for a visit to her blog to say hi.

 Enjoy! 

Christian Bale

Dane Cook

Sam Elliot  (Note from Jenny:  I’m sure the gals will think I’m totally nuts but I just can’t resist that grungy, old man with a gravely voice and cowboy charm!  Every list needs an old man pick on there anyway.)

Tom Selleck

Brad Pitt (Another note from Jenny–I would add that I held off from putting Brad Pitt on my list for many, many years.  Too much of a pretty boy for my tastes.  Or at least that’s what I claimed.  I think I secretly always had his name penciled in real lightly but then I saw “Troy” and I gave up.  His name is in sharpie now.  I couldn’t resist his character or his chisled-ness (I made that word up just for Brad).

(NOTE TO SELF:   WATCH TROY!!!!)

Gerard Butler

Johnny Depp  (Another note from Jenny–Most of the time I like ‘em grungy but sometimes I love the clean cut/boy next door look (like Johnny in Finding Neverland). 

Eric Bana

Russell Crowe

Denzel Washington

Mark Wahlberg (Note from me:  Am I the only one who will forever call him ”Marky Mark” no matter how serious of an actor he gets to be? )

Are you shaking your head week after week because your favorite guy is left off the list?  Do you want to see your list featured? 

Email me it to me at dailymishmash (at) gmail (dot) com.  I will do all the photo-hunting (because I enjoy this sort of grueling research), so all you need to do is send me the names (and any explanations you have for why they are on the list). 

Have a wonderful holiday weekend!!

Next to a guy in a fleece pullover or a guy cleaning my house, there is only one other thing I find irresistable–guys who are wet. 

They could have just taken a swim at Pemberley and are surprised to see you there:

                                                                                Colin Firth (Mr. Darcy)

 They could be surfing the day away:

                                                            Matthew McConaughey

Or perhaps just forgot to pack a bathing suit, but still wanted to take a dip in the ocean:

                                                                                      Brad Pitt (who by the way is not usually one of my faves, but this picture could have swayed me)

Playing Guitar (or at least holding a guitar):

Justin Timberlake (for my friend Tonya)–Why is his shirt wet and nothing else?  Not that I mind or anything, just wondering.

Building sandcastles:

                                                                                      Josh Holloway (Again!!)

Playing soccer (or just holding the ball):

                                                                David Beckham (For Carol)–He needs to get a little wetter in this pic!

Right after a quick swim (who needs a towel??!):

                                                                                                      Gerard Butler

And how could I let a ‘wet men’ post go by without posting a pic of this glorious man about to profess his undying love:

                                                                                                       Ryan Gosling

One more of him because I can and it sort of fits the theme:

And the one man who can never seem to stay out of the rain–John Cusack:

Ok, I find that I keep using the same guys for Friday Eye Candy.  These are my faves but they may not be yours.  So I was thinking for next week, I would love to feature someone else’s “list” on my blog.  Please email your list at dailymishmash (at) gmail (dot) com.  I will find the pics and post everything on my blog and then link back to you.  If you don’t have a blog, you are still welcome to email me too.  I look forward to seeing what you come up with!

Edited to add:  For those of you coming over from POW, this is a weekly feature on my blog.  Make sure to bookmark and come back every Friday!

For this week’s Friday Eye Candy I was having trouble coming up with the #4 person on my list.  I have no problem naming the first three:  

1. Ryan Gosling
2. James McAvoy
3. Leonardo DiCaprio

These are my solids and will probably remain unchanged for a very long time.  The rest of the list seems to change daily depending on my mood.  Other than a few “Colins” and “Matts”, I found that most of the leftover celebrity hotties on my list all have names that begin with the letter “J”.  

Here they are in no particular order.  Enjoy:

Josh Holloway

John Cusack

Josh Duhamel

Joshua Jackson (He’ll always be Pacey Witter to me)

John Krasinski (He’ll always be Jim Halpert to me)

Jake Gyllenhal

Joaquin Phoenix

Am I forgetting anyone?  Let me know you favorite “J” hottie in the comments.