Now for a few giggles

Every once in a while, I wander over to AskMen.com and take a look around. I'm on their mailing list too, so there are times when temptation is simply too great. Today was the day.

AskMen made a huge announcment today, it is time for the 2007 Most Desirable Women list to be created. I'll let you read the description.....

'The opposite sex may not believe us when we say it, but we men know that we truly do prize a lot more in our partners than their looks. Yes, there is a place in this world for the gorgeous, shallow, mute tart, but that place is not on our arm - at least not for any extended period of time. The AskMen.com man wants his lady to be the full package - the picture of charisma, intelligence, humor, self-sufficiency, and physical appeal.

Setting the criteria is one matter; finding the woman who fulfills them is another entirely. And therein lay the genesis of our annual Top 99 Most Desirable Women list. Every year since 2001, we've asked you to scan the worlds of music, entertainment and fashion in picking out the female public figure who best represents that ideal woman. In 2006, more than 2 million votes were cast, and Jessica Alba emerged with the crown of Most Desirable Woman. Now, it's time to determine 2007's titleholder. Browse through the nominees in each of three categories, rate each on an ascending scale of 1 to 10, then check back in at the end of January 2007 as we reveal your No. 1 pick.'

Ever wonder what guys are reading? Have you ever considered that maybe they are being coached in some of their idiot ways? You are going to love this one, it is a book recommended by the site who wants it’s readers to justify picking hot women out of lists and then dream about having them, even though they don’t want them…. Yeah, I’m lost too. This will make you giggle though.

Doc Love’s “System”:
For only $99 you can get "The System," which contains invaluable information on:

· Getting the woman to chase you

· Buying signals -- the ways she shows interest

· Asking for her home number and what her answer means

· Screening out takers and users

· How to use your phone and her machine to your advantage

· What date nights to avoid and why

· The first date -- how to set your ground rules non-verbally

· Deciphering Womanese -- her secret language

· Secrets to appearing super confident without bragging

· What she really wants versus what she says she wants

· Handling the most dangerous creature -- The Beautiful Woman

· Discovering her true motives and secret agenda

· Testing her to see if she really likes you

· What to do and look for during the first 60 days

· Finding out if she's worth keeping or dropping

· The one male trait that will make her do anything for you

· Women to avoid and why

· The 3 qualities she must possess for you to stick around

...plus tons more.

Just in case you want to give this little gem to a male friend, here’s the link. Enjoy!

Keeping with the idiocy of AskMen.com an article on Toques. Do you ever wonder where American’s get the notion that we live under a constant blanket of white? Read on…

In a country where three-quarters of the year may be spent knee-deep in snow, a toque is an inescapable part of daily existence. Although south of the border, a toque refers to a particular style of hat, Canadians use this term to refer to all winter headpieces. Though usually quite chilly, the Canadian winter can be quite variable, and it’s therefore best to have more than one toque in your closet since no single hat will be able to get you through this (very long) season stylishly. Fortunately, hats are relatively inexpensive and they are also a quick and easy way to work trends into your wardrobe to liven up your old threads.’

On that note of stupid writing, I’ll leave you to shake your head in privacy! Have a wonderful Cherry Day and don’t forget your shovel, to dig yourself out of knee deep snow!

Suck in the Tummy time of year!

It must be the time of year.... parties, outings, festive dinners and drinks with people you only see at this time of the year. What am I looking at today - how about 'tummy control'.

So, I have this one, really adorable friend. She has simply got the flattest tummy of any women I know. I am always so envious. Never having to worry that she is 'cup caking' or bulging in her jeans. She's not your paper thin, sickly, waif thin thing either - she is however, very fortunate.

I myself haven't entertained even the thought of a flat tummy for years, and years, and years..... I've done the diet thing, the crunches thing, the aerobics thing - still, a tummy haunts me. So tonight as I'm reading and eating at the same time, I see this article on 'magic knickers' - yep, tummy control panties. And here we are, 40 minutes later, me searching the internet for the most fabulous deals in 'tamers'.

Amazon Apparel has 'Spanx Power Panties'. They look silly, go way down your legs and way up your midsection. According the reviews, they are ridiculously tight and the waist band is very uncomfortable. They retail in the $25.00 range. I considered these but then decided if I could not breathe or move in them, they would not be much good to me. Besides, they are just plain ugly!

My search continued. Next I found jeans, with built in tummy control. Good Housekeeping Magazine tested a number of pairs and announced the winner to be 'Slim'R Jeans', priced at $80. Cool, I thought. Until I checked out the picture. Ugly again. Would you wear these creepy looking high waisted, outdate things, even if they swear they will take 2" off you mid section. Personally - no way baby!

Back to my search. Maiden Form offers it's version called 'Flexees Shapewear'. Okay, not so ugly, perhaps a bit more comfortable. Depending on the style, prices range from $12.50 - $30.00. I have a question though - if these products are for women with 'issues' why are all the models paper thin? Not to mention, none of them have any bulges, anywhere!

Now, for the end of end all: 'This unique posture control garment aggressively holds you in the right posture while binding the mid-section and maintaining heat that helps burn fat from its revolutionary outer rubber layer, and inner cotton liner, providing total comfort and firm control.' Yes ladies, we are talking about the amazingly silly looking, bind you 'til you can't breath, let alone move 'rubber' garment designed to help you loose your tummy all together. With the 'Rubber Cotton Posture and Tummy Contol Fat Burner' your worries are over. Take a look for yourself and you tell me... is it all worth it?

Once again, it's been a blast. Have a Hot Cherry Day!