Thursday, May 24, 2007

24 May - WOD

$ex Appeal


Wise folk used to say that beauty lies within the eye of the beholder. Some folk are considered attractive by their counterparts for obvious reasons. It is so easy to admire a woman who dons a flawless smile and curvaceous body. Doesn't take a rocket scientist to realize that such an individual would be adored by the masses. Interestingly enough, there has never been a general rule of thumb regarding Sex Appeal.

I have my own personal list of unique qualities that I find extremely sexy... above and beyond the obvious characteristics. For example, I am a sucker for a woman who possesses a confident swagger. I've observed women who possess 'average' beauty and extra-ordinary 'flavor'. The swagger that these types of women possess often elevates them to a new stratosphere of SEXY. You've seen her yourself I'm sure. She enters a venue with the poise and confidence of a wealthy hostess. She makes brief eye contact with everyone who dares stare. She knows exactly when to re-gloss her lips and of course "her lip gloss be poppin". She makes you take notice even if you don't really intend to. She's hott.

By far, one of the sexiest aspects of a woman (in my opinion) is her wardrobe. I love a versatile woman. By versatile, I mean the type of woman who can wear a nice wedge heel, strappy sandal, peep toe pump, loafer, and also knows how to choose the perfect retro sneaker for those ultra casual outfits. Please don't be misinformed, sex appeal, has absolutely nothing to do with the dollar amount spent on an ensemble nor the designer who manufactured the garment. Rather and instead it has everything to do with a woman's ability to tie an outfit together, regardless of whether it is Juicy Couture or Target. A woman's ability to make whatever she wears look jazzy is sex appeal in all of its splendor.

I also love a woman with a 'Naomi Campbell' strut. You've seen Beyonce' do it in her videos. C'mon admit it, that's a powerful tool. It's perfect for tantalizing men and pissing other women off. Ladies, if you don't have 'the strut' down pat yet, its prime time for you to start brushing up on your strut game. And perhaps this next one is a bit dated but I'm still a huge fan of the perfect 'bow-legged' stance. Something about the way a woman strides across a well populated room is alluring to me. The walk/stance combo will send my blood pressure through the roof.

Some of my miscellaneous sexy-izms include but are not limited to those women who have mastered the art of licking their lips in a sultry yet non pretentious manner. I also admire women with cute dimples and/or parentheses (the little indentations that form in the corner of her mouth when she smiles), nice toes, and a mean hairstyle (length is irrelevant). That's my take on the topic. What do you find sexy about your counterparts?

Corey R.

Thursday, May 17, 2007

17 May - WOD

"She"

Stevie Wonder once wrote "That girl thinks that she's so fine, that soon she'll have my mind" Well guess what? He was right ...

Sometimes we meet folk who simply manage to intrigue us right off the bat. Ironically enough, for most people, these chance meetings usually occur when we're just minding our business; not on a quest to be intrigued by anything or anyone. My belief is that this is one of life's special gifts that reminds us that small miracles can and do occur.

"That girl thinks that she's so smart that soon she'll have my heart" ... no doubt in my mind ...

It is extremely rare to meet an individual who possesses equal inner and outer beauty. How many times have you been physically attracted to someone only to eventually learn that their attitude was "super stank"? Either she's stuck-up or he's arrogant as hell. Leaves you with an awful taste in your mouth, right? Often times we're left thinking "what a waste!!!" Occasionally, we are fortunate enough to find 'the exception to the rule'. Ever so often, we bump into a rare individual who could actually get by on their personality, intellect, conversation and 'spirit' alone. I'll dare say it is indeed an added bonus when that same person is 'easy on the eyes' as well.

"She says she keeps the upper hand, cause she can please her man" ...

Okay brothas, let's tally up her score card together ... she's smart, down to earth, personable, sharp and she has a desire to cater to her man. Oh, by the way... did I mention the fact that her beauty is breath-taking? She is absolutely stunning. "That girl" renders men in a literal daze... wondering how they can be down.

"She doesn't use her love to make him weak; she uses love to keep him strong"...

In her presence, men feel Herculean. It would be an honor to serve and nurture "that girl". Most guys would consider it a privilege to fulfill the dual roles of protector and companion to such an incredible woman. She is the stuff dreams are made of. Today's WOD is a tribute to all of my sistas out there who encompass the essence of "that girl".

You are all that and a bag'o'chips.

Corey R.

Tuesday, May 08, 2007

8 May - WOD

"You've got to be kidding!!!"


So this friend of mine is telling me how she really likes this dude but she can't hang out or communicate with him on a consistent basis due to a severe case of bad nerves. She goes on to tell me how this guy makes her feel like a school girl with a childish crush. She confesses that she is accustomed to associating with guys who constantly boost her confidence and make her feel in complete control of the situation at hand. This guy on the other hand, apparently has his act together and therefore he unnerves her.

Is it just me or is that pretty odd? I would give my last Yuengling to be in her shoes. I believe that we should relish rare opportunities to experience nostalgic feelings (like the ones birthed by innocent infatuation). I told her that if it were me, I'd grab hold (of the opportunity) with both hands and ride the wave until the tide subsided. Sometimes we allow our self-esteem (or lack thereof) to hinder golden opportunities. The older I get, the more I appreciate those things that re-connect me with the unparalleled fanciful moments from my childhood. The treasures of growing older are indeed a privilege. We should be thankful for wisdom and maturity, indeed. Now ask me if I'm willing to pass up an opportunity to experience youthful jubilance, one last time. Best believe my reply will be something along the lines of ... "Are you kidding me? Hell to the nah". But hey, that's just my take on the situation. What is yours?

Corey R.