No Hope for Solo

Soccer goalie and two-time gold medalist Hope Solo got married today, two months after she began dating Seattle Seahawks tight-end Jerramy Stevens.  As if a quickie marriage to a guy who spells his name "Jerramy" isn't concerning enough, Stevens was arrested just yesterday for suspicion of domestic violence of his bride-to-be.

Although I wish eternal happiness for the beautiful soccer star, I fear that she is headed down a dangerous and tumultuous past.  There is no excuse for domestic violence.  I'm a firm believer in the saying, "if he hits you once, he'll do it again" (not sure if that's an old proverb or a phrase made up by my father, but I take it to heart nonetheless).  While the charges were dropped, I doubt that the police would have been involved if "nothing" happened.  In addition, she has only known him for two months so I doubt whatever demons he is harboring have fully surfaced.  If they are getting in domestic violence disputes during their "honeymoon" stage, I can only imagine the ugliness that will manifest once their love goggles wear off.

It's unfortunate because Hope Solo is a role model for many young girls.  Let's start a pool for how long this marriage is going to last.  I'll go on a limb and give them a month.  Any takers?

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*fits my definition of sexy. Preferred traits include:
-tall
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*smart, successful, good morals, bad boy side
*lives within 10 minutes of Lakewood. Wants to move away
*makes more money than me. Not obsessed with how much money he makes
*accepts my busy schedule w/o/e but is readily available when I am
*adores me and showers me with affection, but not too much that I take it for granted
*great in bed. No desire to cheat
*not gay. Doesn't mind that all my friends are

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DJs/Producers I Love

DeadMau5

I got to be an extra in his music video "Professional Griefers" which comes out soon.  I had an AMAZING time, and got to talk to him between takes.  Joel really funny, down to earth, and an incredible producer.  Just don't call him a DJ.  He's a level 60 troll.

Tiesto

My first favorite, Tiesto is one of the most well-known.  He has been working on music for decades and has a wide array of music to listen to.  Tiesto is also great in concert.  I've seen him five times.

Benny Benassi

"Satisfaction" will always be my favorite.  He's a fun live show.  I saw him in Ibiza right after Michael Jackson died.  It was a great tribute.

Skrillex

Former punk singer Skrillex is dropping sick ass beats.  "Right on Time" on the Bangarang EP is my favorite.

Paul van Dyk

I've had two of the greatest nights of my life at Paul van Dyk concerts, both in Cleveland and Ibiza.  I'm dying to go back to Amnesia.  Deadmau5 and him performed on Thursday at Cream.  I've been to that. Just sorry I was 3 years early.  I shook his hand...twice.

Super sexy picture!!

Who the fuck is Bailey Charmichael?

Every great writer needs a pen name. Bailey Charmichael is mine.

For those of you who know me well, you know i love to write. And if you were ever in one of my English or Communications classes, you know I'm pretty damn good at it.

Up to this point, I've only written essays and reports. I used to keep a diary, but now I can just spill out all my feelings on the Internet. I dabbled in poetry when I was younger, but I was much better at rhyming than expressing actual feelings.

I'm a huge believer in goal-setting. I firmly believe that writing down 50 goals, no matter how crazy they seem, helps you achieve truly crazy goals! One of mine has always been to write a book.

I love reading fiction books, especially "chick lit" like "Confessions of a Shopaholic" (fantastic book series, so-so movie), "Something Borrowed" (better movie, not as good a series) , and "Devil Wears Prada" (excellent movie, most people don't even know it's a book). I want to write something that makes other people feel the way I do when I read a great story. Lots of people.

I also think that writing a book will make me immortal. I have a chance to inspire people after I'm dead. How cool is that?!

Now that I'm almost done with the CPA exam, I need something else to aim for (at what point in my life will this need become a serious problem??)

So I am writing my first novel. I bought "Writing Fiction for Dummies" and I'm just taking it from there. I'm looking forward to doing research (if fiction doesn't work I'm sure I can write a great accounting book).

I'm working on my story, putting words on paper (screen?), getting people's opinions.

I look forward to telling you more about Lila. The normal girl who falls in love with a music producer. And struggles to fit in...to her new life or her old one.

Celebrities Who Look EXACTLY Alike

Javier Bardem (actor; married to Penelope Cruz)

Jeffrey Dean Morgan (actor; married to Hilary Burton)

Josh Brolin (actor; married to Diane Lane)

Harry Hamlin (actor; married to Lisa Rinna)

Zooey Deschanel (quirky, beautiful actress; recently divorced)

Katy Perry (quirky, beautiful singer; recently divorced)

I hope that cleared things up.

Another Bronx Tale

"The saddest thing in life is wasted talent."

I saw the movie "A Bronx Tale" (DeNiro's 1993 Directorial Debut) for the first time this weekend and was struck by the actor playing DeNiro's son.  I looked him up on IMDB and this is what I found out:

Lillo Brancato Jr.

Lillo was born in Colombia and adopted at 4 months old.  He lived in Yonkers, NY with his parents and brother.  He was discovered on the beach by talent scouts looking for a DeNiro lookalike.

After his epic performance in "A Bronx Tale," he appeared in a few more movies and started doing drugs. Lillo was arrested in 2005,  when he and his ex-girlfriend's father attempted to break into a house for herion.  An off-duty police officer was killed when he tried to stop them.  Lillo was acquitted of manslaughter (he claims he did not know his assailant carried a gun) but was charged with attempted burglary and sentenced to 10 years in prison.  Lillo will be eligible for parole in 2014.

I am sad to see this is how his story unfolded, given the promise he shows in that movie.  But I am still rooting for him to recover and get back into acting.  

If you've never seen the movie, I suggest you go watch it now.

Girls Hate Me because I'm So Pretty

The Downside of Being Pretty - Samantha Brick - DailyMail

The hottest woman ever, according to Samantha Brick

Sorry boys, she's taken

This article just went viral by self-proclaimed British beauty Samantha Brick.  In it she chronicles how difficult it is to be pretty.  In her mind, getting gifts and attention from men is terrible for one main reason--because women hate her for it.

If you're American like me, you immediately notice her teeth.  But whether you think she is attractive is not the point.  She suggests the only reason people hate her is because she's pretty and doesn't stop to think about an alternate scenario (her massive ego).

I think a bigger drawback of being too pretty would be the unwanted attention from creepers and strangers.  Yet the article does not even bring it up.

The article seems fake, like it was written to garnish attention.  Or....Samantha Brick is the most delusional woman ever.  What do you think?