twenty one reasons Ryan Gosling is the sexiest man alive.

1. He makes funny faces at the paparazzi.

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                                                    2. He has a Shel Silverstein tattoo.

3. He does ballet.


“I just feel like I wouldn’t know how to think any other way. My sister was my best friend and my hero growing up. Because I was home-schooled I didn’t have a lot of friends and I did ballet, which was always just girls. All of that had an effect on my brain.” - Ryan Gosling

4. He made the kitchen table in the Notebook himself.

Oh yeah.

5. He plays guitar.

6. He gives good presents.

7. He corrupted Britney Spears.

On possibly corrupting Britney Spears' sexuality as a kid: "They would come and ask me questions about sex, and I just told them what I heard - like positions and stuff. All the other mothers went to Disney and told them I was corrupting their kids. I feel somewhat responsible for how sexual [Britney Spears] is right now. When I see her with a snake around her neck, I think, did I do that?" - Ryan Gosling

8. He's a good samaritan.

9. He's a philanthropist. And has sweet dance moves.

Skip to 2:10 for the good part. Also, here's the website.

10. He loves his momma.

11. The Notebook.

12. Those baby blues.

13a. He knows how to dress well.

13b. Really well.

14. He loves his pup.

15a. He looks good with glasses.

15b. He looks good without glasses.

16. He tattooed himself.

17. He looks good with a beard.

18. He was in the Mickey Mouse Club.

19. He has an awesome band.

20. He looks photoshopped.

21. He's Canadian

Also, he appears to share my pyromaniac tendencies.

Seriously. Ryan Gosling is the reason I'm single. xx

twenty one things that ruin it.

1.     White sunglasses. Why the hell do you think those look good? They make you look like a serious douche bag.

2.     Being close-minded. Your unwillingness to try new things is pathetic.

3.     Hair styling products. If I can tell you’re using them, we’ve got a problem.

4.     Pretending you don’t know who I am. I know you remember me, grow up.

5.     Your enormous truck or shiny sports car. Really, I’m not impressed. In fact, I’m a little embarrassed for you. And I’ve been led to believe that you simply MUST be overcompensating for something. Small penis. There, I said it. Neener, neener, neener, you have a tiny weiner!

6.     Shirts that are too tight. I’m really hoping that you just suck at doing  laundry, and didn’t actually think that was the right size.

7.     Lack of confidence. I’m flirting with you because I’m attracted to you. Go with it.

8.     Soul patches. They make you look like an enormous tool.

9.     Being a dick. This really goes without saying, but for the sake of women everywhere: STOP BEING A DICK. I know you’re a good guy. Jig’s up.

10. Listening to Nickelback. This also goes without saying.

11. Jeans that are below your ass. This look hasn’t been in since 2005. And it still sucked then. Pull your pants the fuck up!

12. Bad spelling. We live in a world of spell check. Use it.

13. Trash talking other girls. What am I supposed to think you say about me when I’m not there?

14. Pretending to be dumb. There’s nothing sexier than an intelligent man, why are you so committed to the dumbass act?

15. Highlights.

16. Sweatpants. I understand that they are comfortable, but please, not in public.

17. Prissy bitch drink orders. You did not just  order a single, grande, decaf, half-sweet, nonfat, extra hot, no foam, skinny vanilla latte. Fuck right off.

18. Trying to dance up on me without asking first. Chances are I’d love to dance, but grinding your dick into my back is just not the way to go about it.

19. Nonchalance, indifference, i.e. not giving a shit.

20. Trying to get my attention with “Hey, Lady”. Follow this one up with “Can I get a smile?” and you’re done for. If I wanted to smile at you, it would have happened. Fuck.

21. Testicles on your truck. Honest to God, I have no clue why anyone would ever purchase these, the second I see them I just want to punch you in the face.

twenty one things i plan to do this summer.

1. Take a road trip with my girls
2. Make a secret hollow book (shit, I’ve given myself away)
3. Learn to play poker
4. Go canoeing (i.e. drifting)
5. Find the best caesars in the city
6. Go camping
7. Start going to yoga again
8. Go skinny dipping
9. Drink sangria on patios
10. Shenanigan. Hard.
11. Lay in the sun for hours
12. Have a fling…or two
13. Read all of the classics again
14. Watch every James Bond movie
15. Take a drive with no destination
16. Eat tons of ice cream by the river
17. Learn the whole Thriller dance
18. Stop biting my nails. Again.
19. Figure out my favorite kind of wine.
20. Learn to drive stick
21. Hang out with my grandpa for a week or so

What big summer plans have you got? Any chance I can join? xx

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twenty one awesome things from my childhood.

1. Now and Then

The best movie ever made. Try to tell me you didn't pause it at the part with the naked boys. I know you did. It's okay, everyone did it.

2. Beanie Babies

Somehow the makers of these bad boys had us all convinced that they would be valuable one day. What a crock of shit. But they were still awesome. Remember the magazines? And protectors for the fucking tags?

3. Barbie

A real classic. Who didn't have at least 20. I especially loved to buy my Barbie and Kelly matching outfits. I never had a proper Ken, instead a New Kids on the Block Substitute:

he had a rat tail.

4. Kitty Kitty Kittens

These things purred when you squeezed their internal organs, I mean, how awesome is that?!

5. Mary Kate and Ashley

I don't know if I have ever loved anything or anyone more than these two. Brother for Sale, Full House, You're Invited To..., The Adventures of Mary-Kate and Ashley, How the West was Fun, It Takes Two, Billboard Dad, Passport to Paris, Winning London, To Grandmother's House We Go, Double Double Toil and Trouble, Two of a Kind, So Little Time. SO MUCH FUCKING AWESOMENESS! Seriously.

6. Rugrats

where the hell is Suzie Carmichael?

This show was hilarious. I think I've seen every episode at least twenty times.

7. Sailor Moon

Second to my Mary-Kate and Ashley obsession, Sailor Moon ruled my life for quite some time. In fact, I used to pray to Jesus every night for one of those transformation wands. Never got one. Still rattled to this day.

8. Babysitter’s Club

Friggin' loved this shit. The vacation specials, Karen the little sister. The movie. The TV show. All of it.

9. Macarena

The best dance ever created. How can you forget busting this bad boy out at the school sock hops?

10. Polly Pocket

Back in the day, Polly was tiny as fuck. Her little collectible worlds had tiny beds and ponds and skating rinks. Polly usually only lasted a week before you lost her tiny ass though.

11. Cootie Catchers/Fortune Tellers

These bad boys determined everyone's futures. Imagine my glee when my German professor had us make them last semester! 

12. Neopets

Neopets came later in life, with the revolution that was the internet. It taught me a very important life lesson: I have an addictive personality and should never gamble with real money. I was hooked on blowing money at all of the Fortune Wheels, but didn't buy my pet's food so they always got free omlette. I'm a terrible person.

13. Pokemon

This fad took my school by storm. Kids bought and traded cards like crack. I never really played the game, I just liked to collect them. And watch the TV show religiously. Fuckin' Team Rocket.

14. Scholastic

Oh my gawd. My mother would rarely let me order things, but I could usually sweet talk my Grandma. Everything looks ten times better in a scholastic book order. Especially those collector's sets with bonus ponies. Scholastic was a precursor to online shopping habits.

15. I SPY

Who couldn't spend hours poring over those pages, looking for the tiny fucking thimble. Good times.

16. Super Solvers Math Games

My babysitter had this game on her old school Mac, it's a wonder my math skills aren't better considering how much time I spent playing it.

17. Fruit by the Foot

Is there any other way to eat fruit?

 18. Tamagotchis

They gave you real hands on pet care experience.

19. Dunkaroos

Cookies? DIPPED IN ICING?! Holy shit! What more could a kid want?

20. Gel Pens

All the rage in my formative years (ie grade four). Teachers hated them, I couldn't get enough of them. All of your most important notes had to be written in gel for effect.

21. Magic School Bus

I have never learned as much in a university class as I did watching the Magic School Bus. I'm talkin' serious life lessons, like eating too many sea-weedies will make you turn orange.



What did I miss, what are you're favorite childhood memories? xx

twenty one things for every girl's wardrobe.

a girl can dream, right?

1. Jeans that make your ass look fantastic. If you don't love your ass in them jeans, DON'T BUY 'EM!
2. A (faux) leather jacket. Real or fake, you’ve never felt so badass.
3. Something sequined. For dancing!
4. Lacy underwear. You don’t have to show anyone, they can be just for you. Or not.
5. Insta-fab sunglasses. The secret weapon. Use these to disguise the fact that it’s been two days since your last shower. Not that that would ever happen ;)
6. Black tights, they go with everything.
7. Boots. The kind that will last 40 years.
8. A wide array of going-out shirts. No point splurging, you'll get sick of them after two wears anyhow.
9. A jean jacket. They're surprisingly versatile.
10. Pashminas. Lots of them.
11. A huge-everything-INCLUDING-the-kitchen-sink purse. For when you gotta get stuff done.
12. A tiny-nothing-but-cash-and-id purse, preferably with a cross body strap. Great for dancing!
13. A trench coat. For when you need to feel like a grown up.
14. Denim shorts. The older, the better. For lazy summer days.
15.  T-shirts. Black and white at the very least.
16. Cute flats. For everyday.
17. Layering tanks. I doubt I’ve gone a day in the past five years without one.
18. A fun, flirty dress. For when you want to feel like a girl.
19. Basic Hoodies in neutrals.
20. A little black dress. This should really go without saying.
21. Killer heels. The kind that make you feel like a million bucks. A must.

twenty one things that aren't fair.

1.     those arms

2.     the behind-the-head stretching of said arms

3.     that you can be such an ass

4.     that height

5.     that you speak a foreign language

6.     that lip ring

7.     that guitar

8.     that beard

9.     that uniform

10. that you can be so genuinely nice

11. that you’re an athlete

12. that you called your dad papito

13. that you like neil young (this is entirely unintentional from my side)

14.  that you can dance

15. that you can’t dance (but you do it anyhow)

16. those glasses

17. that wit

18. that tattoo

19. that smile

20. that accent

21. that look

Any combination of the preceding means I am at no fault for my behavior, it was out of my control. xx

twenty one dream boyfriends.

Now the title may make it seem as though none of these men will ever be my boyfriend; however, as I am the eternal optimist(slight exaggeration here), I will clarify by saying: should any of these men ever come calling, I will not slam the door in their face, rather welcome them with open arms. and legs. Kidding...only a little.

In no particular order:

1. Ryan Gosling

I don't even know where to start here. Did you know that he made the table in the Notebook? With his hands! And he plays the piano, and sings and has a lovely band. And that face. Oh wow. Just lovely. 

2. Fitzwilliam Darcy

First of all, he's go the english accent going for him. Secondly the millions of pounds can't hurt. And that sexy-brooding-i'm-oh-so-deep-and-dark-and-troubled thing that any woman can't help but swoon at. Or at least this woman.

3. Logan Bruno

Remember Logan, Mary Anne's boyfriend from the Babysitter's club? He was from Kentucky, and a real southern gentleman. The man of my 12-year-old dreams.

4. Max Minghella

Probably best known for playing Divya Narendra in the Social Network, but recently he caught my eye in Elvis and Annabelle. Don't know if I actually liked that movie, but I know I liked staring at him for two hours. He is also a potential future hybrid baby-daddy.

5. The Beast aka Prince Adam

Now this may be bordering on zoophilia, but bear with me here. The beast totally had the angry-sexy thing going on, and then softened up and gave Belle that gorgeous library. And in the end Prince Adam was totally a babe, so I'm gonna go ahead and say this crush is legit.

6. Aiden Shaw

Aiden was the best. He was better than Big. Carrie totally made the wrong choice. Aiden is the perfect man. Fun fact: Don't google images of Aiden Shaw. Turns out he is also a porn star. Surprise!

7. Iker Casillas     

Now I'll admit, I partially chose Team Spain for their looks. Okay, almost entirely for their looks. But it was a good call, and we all got to stare at this beaut for the whole tournament. Win-win.

8. Jesse Williams

Those. Eyes. Goddamn-it where'd my panties go? What a beaut. Did you know he was a teacher before he was an actor? Swoon.

9. Seth Cohen

Every girl's dream boyfriend. 

10. Jake Gyllenhal

Do I have to explain this? I watched Prince of Persia, which was absolute shit, just to stare at that for awhile.

11. Spike

I know I'm not the only one with a huge thing for Spike. I'm not really sure what does it for me, must be the bad-ass-ness, as it's certainly not the peroxide blonde hair. 

12. Freddie McClair

From Skins, series 3 & 4. I fell in love instantly. Don't worry, I checked to make sure it wasn't illegal. In fact, he's older than me, so I'm totes in the clear.

13. Taylor Kitsch

Makes the choice of Friday Night Lights over homework a no-brainer. A real home grown Canadian hunk. Yeah, I said hunk. So what?

14. Graham Simpkins

A beautiful book-editor widower with an adorable british accent and equally adorable british children? Sign me up.

15. Penn Badgley

Ooooooh boi. So cute. I am convinced he would be the perfect boyfriend. Penn, if you're reading this give me a ring.

16. Dan Snaith

He has a PhD in Mathematics or something ridiculous like that. He's also the genius that is Caribou. Don't think you're fooling anyone with those glasses Dan, we can all tell you're a babe. P.S. I saw him in concert. Dude's packin. 

17. Kostos Dounas

Mostly I'm referring to the Kostos in the books, and not Kostas from the movie(why did they have to change his name?) because he had me falling so hard I read the whole book in one sitting; however, Kostas from the movie isn't hard on the eyes.

18. Eric Northman

Another undead, but really- does it get any hotter than the undead? I don't think so.

19. Jake Ryan

The perfect 80's boyfriend. My favourite of all the John Hughes hotties, not that there was much competition (What was with Blane from Pretty in Pink?! Worst movie hottie ever).

20. Kevin Zegers

Oh yeaaaaaaa. From his Air Bud days. I loved him. In fact, I had this picture in my locker. What a babe.


Editor's Note* OH MY GAWD! I forgot Spencer Reid! How Could I? I'm adding him to the list and bumping Michael C. Hall. Sorry Bud.

21. Matthew Gray Gubler. 


AKA Dr. Spencer Reid. Nerdy Sexy. Major contributor in the great Criminal Minds obsession of 2010. 

As I happen to be a serial crusher the list is subject to change i.e.. expansion. Do we share the same dream boyfriends?