Hump Day Hotness: My Best Friend's Girl Edition

My Best Friend's Girl....

Ok let me clear a few things up before I get into this post. First off I am not one of those guys who longs for his best friends girls. I have never been that guy and never will. My morals just will not allow it sorry. Secondly No, none of my best friends have been with celebs(to my knowledge) the correlation will be explained in greater detail down below. Now with all of that out of the way, it's Wednesday again so how about a pair of beautiful women to get us through the rest of the week? I was told that I need to allow a female guest blogger to do a segment on here about men one week in order to not be gender biased.....but ummm yeah the jury is still out on that one.

Salaam

Bloggers Note: The idea behind these posts is to praise women in a way that does not objectify them. It is my goal to bring attention to more substantial things than outer beauty.

Tashakor

Li Gong (bka Gong Li)

I have always been intrigued by South East Asian culture specifically Chinese and Japanese. I have also always been attracted to Chinese and Japanese women(FYI "Russian", "Indian", and "Middle Eastern" women are ALL Asian Women smh). I unfortunately have never had the opportunity to be in a relationship with a woman from either of these cultural groups, and ultimately learn more about a culture I have so much interest in. My best friend Manny on the other hand has(*jealous*). At either rate Li Gong(Easter culture dictates the last name be first) in my humble opinion is perhaps the most beautiful Chinese woman ever to live. She is far more talented than her American fame shows, and must have a map to the fountain of youth(she was born in1965). She gained immense american fame in 2005s "Memoirs Of a Geisha" though she has been acting since 1987. She has done numerous Chinese films, and has had roles in Hannibal Rising, and Miami Vice stateside.

Erika Glenn

Erika is one of the most fun non male one of the guys I have ever known. She is super cool, laid back and fun loving, or at least thats how she was around me. Erika is bilingual(maybe tri not sure), A law school Grad, owner of an amazing smile, and most importantly a member of the greatest Greek Lettered Organization on the planet Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated! She is also the ex of one of my best friends. I'm glad he got with her even if it didn't work out because otherwise I could not have ever shared that memory with her going to see The Dark Knight and me "accidentally" spilling my popcorn all over the super uptight girl in the row below us and her BF laughing about it(Classic)

Hump Day Hotness: Double Up Edition!

2 for 1 in effect

Soooooo I missed this post last Wednesday, when I actually had all the pics together and stuff. I just couldn't find the time to actually put it all together. Heaven help me, I'm trying not to become one of those chronically "busy" people. I feel as though I owe you guys so I'm hitting you with a 2 for 1. 2 sets, 2 themes, enjoy!

Set: 1

Au Naturale

Natural has always been beautiful to me(See the environmentalism post) when it comes to women. There is a certain mystique that a woman with natural hair(any length) carries about herself. The natural look shows a certain confidence in the eyes of a woman. Her stride is different, even her aura glows brighter because she knows that all of her beauty is hers and hers alone.

Esperanza Spalding

Someone will tell you that I was immediately drawn to her name or the instrument she plays or the fact she sings jazz(shut-up L) but it's really her natural essence. Ok let me stop all of the aforementioned stuff clearly helps but her true beauty is in the way her hair wafts as she plucks that bass and sings those notes in "If I Was Your Girlfriend".

Deidra Bryant

I met this young lady before she made the decision to go natural(hair) I was so impressed when she did though. She is a gifted athlete(volleyball) and has an exuberant personality. She truly has a natural essence that attracts others to her, after all she is a Virgo!

Set : 2

1080p Full HD

The birth of High Definition Television was a bittersweet one for so many people. Now more so than ever we were able to see the beauty or lack thereof of people on the screen more clearly than ever before. I personally had to give up a long lasting crush, when HD showed me how immortal Vanna White was not. However I have had the pleasure of discovering so many new beautiful faces in full picture quality.

Reischea Candidate

She is an anchor on the ESPN 2 program First Take(formerly cold pizza) and in my opinion the greatest reason to watch the show(next to Skip Bayless' mouth). She has the kind of face that lights up a room and makes me glad I invested in one of them new fangled picture boxes! ESPN First Take airs weekdays from 10 am to Noon.

Vivi Angelica Veloso

I met Vivi on a rainy Tuesday evening after a landing in LA for a wedding that Saturday. She was probably(no she was) the coolest person outside of people in the wedding party that I met that week. We did the Facebook thing(You're on Fb? Oh me too! Let's be FB friends!), it was during this exchange that my constituents and I discovered she was an aspiring actress. I think with headshots like these she'll make, if not she has an out of this world personality, sense of humor, and taste for fun. All captured in a stunning smile(not shown)

Hump Day Hotness: Birthday Edition!

Hump Day Hotties!

VIRGO EDITION!!!!

Today(okay tonight) we will be looking at a pair of women who share the distinction of being born in the greatest month to have been born in. I don't even need to mention the month because well you already know what it is, however beyond that they fall within the greatest Zodiac sign to be born under. Yes Virgo. I mean seriously, no disrespect but I know you curse your parents for not conceiving you in a different time of the year. Its ok like I always say "For many are born, but few are VIRGOS"

Celebrity Hottie

Salma Hayek

Salma Hayek has proven that versatility is sexy. She has done comedy, drama, foreign language work. She has done some of it all and never truly lost that beautiful exuberance that shines through truly beautiful women. It must be the Virgo in her. In my humble opinion she is at her sexiest(and perhaps most versatile) in a cameo role she played in the Beatles Themed musical "Across The Universe" "Bang Bang Shoot Shoot"

Home Grown Hottie(gag)

Danielle Baron

So I am sure you are wondering where the gag came from huh? Well yes even though this woman is a Virgo and I love her. She is family and therefore referring to her as a hottie kind of makes me nauseous. However as I am posting this, it is approximately 40 minutes until her birthday and I thought I would give her a shout on my blog. She is an intelligent, hardworking and loyal woman(well duhh she's a Virgo) and I am blessed to have her in my life. She is currently working on her JD so look for her in the Legal Arena soon!

Bloggers Note: Both of these women were born on 9/2

Hump Day Hotness

I once tweeted that I am a sucker for Jazz Singers, Poets, and Educators. I'm about to add musicians and medical professionals to that list soon though. I realized last week that my hottie selections could be viewed as slightly biased. It would appear that I have a lack of consideration for women of a darker hue. The ironic thing is that they are actually my preference. Now ask me how many of them have actually given me the time of day.....(save it ID) Nevertheless today's post will be a pair of chocolate women I admire.

Blogger's Note: The women I showcase on Wednesdays are women I admire not desire. They are also women who posses more than a physical beauty. Tashakor

Lauryn Hill

Lauryn Hill is probably one of the most talented women ever to walk the earth. She can act, she can sing, and rap, and write poetry, and play her instrument well(I use multiple ands for emphasis I know its bad grammar) She is a rare breed. Did I mention she is gorgeous? Oh yeah she is, even after mother 5 children. Take your pick from her career and her talent will be revealed to you

Acting: Sister Act 2: Back In The Habit

Rapping: The Fugees - Fu-Gee-La

Singing: The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill

Song Writing/Poetry/Instrumentation: MTV Unplugged No. 2.0

Danielle "DAO" Odom

Danielle, or Dao as those who know have come to call her. She is an Alumnus of the only HBCU in South Florida(shameless plug) which is Florida Memorial University(birthplace of Lift Ev'ry Voice And Sing) She is a musician, author, poet, and stylist(hair,nails, and make up) but most importantly a caring and inspirational person. She has counseled pre-college students and been a role model to all of them. All who know her speak highly of her innate ability to be the best friend they have. If you have a chance get her to read the poem "Mega Bites" a personal fave of mine

Hump Day Hotness

This Week I have a something special planned for this weeks edition of hotties. My celeb and girl next door actually have something in common! They both will be celebrating a birthday this Friday(3/5) Happy Birthday Beautiful Ladies

Eva Mendes 3/5/74 Eva has a striking beauty that exudes her culture and heritage. She can be seen in the upcoming films "Last Night" and "The Other Guys"

Jazmin Bruton-Davis 3/5/86 Jazmin is a college graduate, and an aspiring social services worker. She has a gorgeous smile that is only outshined by her heart of gold. She is one of the most caring and giving people I know, which only accentuates her beauty.

Hump Day Hotness

Wednesday is typically a boring day of the week. thus i have chosen to spice mine up with some beautiful women. I have 2 presentations for you here. One is a well known celebrity the other a girl next door. enjoy

Inaugural Week continues with a shotout to my first celebrity crush. The timeless beauty Halle Berry, after abuse,infedelity, and BAPS this gorgeous woman has maintained her grace and beauty. She is the epitome of class and style. She is an Academy Award Winnning(Monster's Ball 2001) and can be seen in the upcoming film "Frankie and Alice" and "Dark Tide"

My Girl next door pick is my long time friend Ashley. I watched this young woman evolve through many look over the years but never losing the mystery, and sensuality in her eyes. Be on the lookout for this young woman in the legal world soon and very soon!