Jimmy Thomas

Quite Literally 

The Man of my Dreams

by Jowanna aka Pimpin' Reads.

It happened.  It finally freaking happened!  I had a dream about Jimmy Thomas.  You would think as much time in my life (only lately. like 6 months)  I have spent thinking about him, since becoming aware of his existence, that it would have happened by now.
But NO!
My dreams never are about things of "THAT" nature.  And well neither was this one.  

NO!  Not me.
I could not have a dream where maybe possibly I am in a cover shoot with him,  or he is a hero where I am the heroine. NO! It had to be even more dirty and under-seeded then that, and it was.

The Dream

In the dream I am very ashamed of myself.  I am spending massive amounts of energy hunting Jimmy Thomas down at various events to get his picture and an autograph.  Me and my friend (who I have yet to identify) go to great lengths to obtain them.  For example; at one point I have to drag my but up large massive sand dunes to get to him.  (Believe me if you have ever climbed in the sand that is quite the feat.)  We have to get his pictures in weird places.  He drops them off at "undisclosed" sites known only to us.  I feel sneaky getting them and excited all at the same time.  Then we have to go find Jimmy.  Where we wait for hours to get  his autograph.  But hey, I don't mind.  I told my friend as she complained.  "I've waited longer for a doctor."

She grunts. "Not me!"  As much as she likes him she whines and complains, but I put up with it.  Until finally I  get my turn.  When I meet him.  I am speechless.  Shyness takes over.  (which does not exist for me)

So much so that I do not even speak to him or look at what he is writing on the hot stopping picture.  I wait to I get back to behind some wall to look down at what he has wrote, and it is not much.  My heart is broke, because he lavishes all the attention on my friend who only semi-likes him, but he has no clue about that.  Ugh!  I am so frustrated.  Then for whatever reason I remember why I am ashamed.

Because he is a "WANTED" man by the police.  I had seen his "WANTED" poster before, but was too ashamed to report him due to the fact that I had ignored the first one that I'd seen.  Why did I ignore it.  

I WAS TOO BUSY LOOKING AT HIM THAT I DID NOT READ THE WARNING.

The warnings had been up all over town.

The next time we see him we have to pick up his photos out of some old 70's model, t-top, Camero.  They are laying in the front seat.  It is hotter then hell outside.  (I failed to mention before that when I meet him it is always outside, and it is always hotter then hell, and I am sweating profusely. (Attractive! NOT)

This time he has on less clothes.  A tank top and jeans.  (yeah, you would think I could dream up something less.  Apparently, I am not as big of a perv as I give myself credit)  Jimmy is worn out and tired.  I feel so sorry for him.  His eyes look sad as I see him off in a distance anticipating my turn.  This time I will speak to him.  Let him know my name.  That way I can get a better autograph. NOPE!   Chicken out and lose my nerve.  Once again my friend out does me.  Ah!  If he only knew.  I swoon!  He's not merely a picture to me.  He is magnificent. 

 (I know that really is kinda psycho!) 

So ends the dream!  Yep, that was all there was the end of it!

NOW THE REAL REASON

Real Life

I am not some sicko.  I assure you.  Jimmy existed, come to find, out on only 2 of my many books.  Probably due to the fact so many of them are on the Kindle.  They're Donna Grants, and you, may or may not know, his face is not even on those.  Nope.  The first time I seen him was from a pic an online friend posted that she had taken with him only a few short months ago.
  What I call a "real picture"  

When I seen it.  I squealed in delight, because for months I had been writing about a King named Syler and suddenly here he was in the FLESH!  Apparently, I am not the only one whose dreams conjures up men that have this look, or why else would he be on over 1500 covers!  Dang!  

Imagine my surprise when I found out the man that has been in my mind for months quite literally exist.   Which is really weird because Syler is "21" years old for the sake of the book, but my mind always makes my characters look older, maybe because I won't feel like a pedophile or something.  Also, Syler is 6'5 and weighs 260lbs.  Unlike Jimmy who, I think, says he is 6 foot even and 210lbs.  

Just so you know.  Syler walks around in a black suit most of the time in my mind.  Minus the tie, because he is really bothered by them, and no matter how many times I try to put him in it, he always takes it off.
 (He should have a tie.  Tell him!)  

You would also think that while I was imagining  him that I could at least make him shirtless or something.  (Sometimes I do.  For the sake of the story and all.)

Ah! My Dream Man!

Sorry!  I GOT DISTRACTED!

In real life

I really do not know how he does what he does.  I am so self-conscience of my picture being taken that sometimes when I look through the family albums I feel as if I never existed.  When anyone gets out the camera.  I make a RUN for it.  

Ordinary!  Nothing spectacular.  

I really respect his profession.  It must be a lot of hard work.  Also, I imagine it would be hard being that nice looking all the time.  People would bound to want to use you.  How could you trust anyone's motives?  Do they like him for his looks or for the person that he is?  That would be a tragedy.  Your looks opening the door, only to find shallow people on the inside once it slams metaphorically behind you. 

You have to also respect his dedication.  I wonder if he ever "pigs" out.   I love to eat, as you can probably tell by my picture.  He is inspiring me to get healthier.  For some reason he does.  I want to lose this extra weight but it is so hard.  AND I really need to because I am diabetic and I would really like to be around to see grandchildren and all. 

 HELP!  I need more motivation!

Now for the end.  

Yeah I "heart" Jimmy Thomas, but I have been with the same man for 24 years and I love him more and more each day.  Would not trade that for a million Jimmy's.  

I hope someone appreciates my ranting and ravings.  If you wonder why I do this.  It's a journals of sorts.  Now I can come back and look at it and remember with fondness.

The NIGHT I dreamed about Jimmy Thomas.

I hope it is not a secluded event!
This is me thinking about Jimmy Thomas! LOL

A Pattern! Ya think?

Okay.  I have not published on here in a long time but I did not want to hog up my book announcements with my epiphany.  For book announcements go to Pimpin' Reads.  Please read the passage at the end dedicated to my husband who puts up with all this.

I am beginning to see a huge pattern in the kind of men I think are SUPER HOT!  Do you see it?

First off:

Jimmy Thomas.

OMG I swoon on a daily basis

Then there is Joe Manganiello aka Alcide

The new Favorite werewolf on True Blood

Oh and How about David Gandy

My husband wears Dolce and Gabanna Light Blue now because of him and well my BFF Casey. Who  has been my friend for over 25 years~~

Which happens to look like this! The one on your Left Obviously.  More about him later.

If you know me then you know I am addicted to V and it is not the Vampire Blood from True Blood

But VISHOUS from the Black Dagger Brotherhood Series.  True?

Oh and Ian Somerhalder.  Great Vamp

Oh we can't forget my Bill!  Stephen Moyer

.Or Micheal Barre

Thank you God~

Then there is Khal Drogo - Jason Mamoa

When he goes OFF he is so super sexy A MUST WATCH

Wanna See Who Made my walls as a child

John Taylor lined them for YEARS!

This is how he looked in the 80's

Don't forget he 70's

Here are some other honorable mentions

So I think it all kinda begin with my BFF Casey from my freshman year in high school.  Although I did have the thing for John Travolta but everyone did.  See when I met Casey I thought he was the most handsome and charming person I had ever met.  I was completely smitten with him.  I wrote him a note once declaring my devotion, but I don't think I ever actually gave it to him.  I will have to ask him.  LOL

I took this pic of him and my friend Erin.  We were in study hall.  I had him for almost an hour everyday.

I never could get his attention as a girlfriend however.  I remember declaring to my mom that I would only ever go to the prom with Casey. Because I could picture him in my mind in a Tux and let me tell you that was some serious dreaming for a young girl.   He was my dreamboat!  His dark hair and light eyes.  He has the most perfect lips and teeth. Casey is witty as can be,  and can turn on the charm in an instant.  Any woman would be lucky to get him.  Right?  But in 1983 I did not know what "gay" was and unfortunately for me Casey was and is to this day a Gay and Proud man.  I am proud of him too. I am blessed to have him as my friend and I miss him so much.  DOES MY HUSBAND KNOW?  Heck YES!  He says Casey is one of the finest people he has ever met.  He truly is.  Now I am feeling a bit nostalgic.  

Would you like to see my other boy BFF from High School.  You will never guess what he looks like.

MEET CHRIS

 Here he is in high school

He is on the left and Casey is in the back

I can remember laying in the floor with him at the house one day watching TV.  (because that is what you did back then.  Floor models you know)  Dad pulled me aside and said "Jowanna you better not be teasing that boy."  Dad thought I was teasing him because he was overweight, but dad had know idea.  I was crazy about him and well yet again his boat did not float that way.  Sort a speak.
 I still love him and miss him dearly.  

My actual PROM DATE.  Because I eventually figured Casey out and moved on.
John David.   Sweetest guy Ever!

Now for the crowning jewel my Husband Jerry.  

All my pictures of us when we are young were lost on my other computer and I have never re-scanned.  Note to self:  Do that.  After 24 years of being together I still find him sexy every day.  He gets up every morning and goes to work faithfully.  (he puts on a tie everyday. I think that is SO HOT!)  So I  get to see him all dressed up on a daily basis.  When he comes home I still get excited.   He is the best dad in the whole world and he can be funny as a monkey sometimes.  He makes me feel special and when I am sick he ALWAYS takes care of me.  He DOES know about my SWOONING for all these hot guys.  He knows about the HOT GUY blogging and pics.  Sometimes I see a man that I find so attractive I run and show him.  He always laughs at me or nods his head.  I love him and I love him most of all for allowing me to be me! 

 Weird and Crazy.  

Captain America: The First Avenger

HOLD IT!!!  Stop the presses...the film or whatever.  I just have to vent.

                               This movie looks amazing, and I think                                              

    Chris Evans

looks REALLY good as Steve Rogers, aka Captain America.

  Has everyone just forgot that he is

Johnny Storm

THE HUMAN TORCH

 member of the FANTASTIC FOUR!

I don't know about you, but I am conflicted.  Let me know your opinions.  

Here is the Trailer

Notice at 1:14 they say MR. STARK (what's up with that?)

New idea spawned from my warped mind!

I was thinking in my own warped mind this morning how anyone can do a book review.  Sure, some write better then others, but really in the end it is just a synopsis of the book, and an opinion.  Anyone can do that right?  Of course, everyone has their own unique personality that they add that makes them a little extra special.  That's when I decided why not just let my warped mind take over.  This is how I think. (honest to god this is how my mind works) Why?  I have no idea, but maybe you can play along with me.  Whatever, this blog is really just for $hit$ and giggles anyway.  The original review is on my Show Me Your Teeth Blog. For 18+.  The cover of this book is deceiving.
1st off.  A brief explanation because my family member says not everyone can understand my mind.  I have  a really bad habit of connecting anything in life with a song, video, tv program, movie etc.  Especially anything that I have found particularly amusing.  You may get the idea.   So at each stage of the book for some reason my mind will go to these files that exist in my brain.  Henceforth, the book review with a twist was born.
At each section of the book just watch the video.  You don't have to view all of it to get the idea, but if you think it is funny you may want too.  Be sure to SCROLL.  Maybe if I get my old laptop fixed I can shorten the clips.  Which would be more fun. 

Enjoy the ride minions!

 I am giving this book 4 out of 4 videos.  Maybe an occasional long book could get 5.

So this was how I was feeling at the beginning of the book!

In the middle of the book I felt like this! 

I even felt the need to comment to Mrs. Richelle herself.  

Three fourths of the way through.  (Bare with me now!)

Wait for it...Here is what it left me with

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 Oh my god!  You get the idea.  At some point I probably convulsed, an everything in me wanted to FB & Twitter the ending.  Oh well, You will have to find out for yourself what is happening with Eugenie, Kiyo and Dorian.  

Happy Reading! 

Monday Morning

A new week begins.  We have thunderstorms and some hail this morning.  There will be no tennis today I suppose.


Here is what's happening.

The day after the Oscar's.  Here is what made me the happiest!

Jim Parson's Best Actor in a Television Series.  Comedy

Best Television Drama Series

Boardwalk Empire

Best Supporting Actress in TV

Jane Lynch

Last week Felicity's new book dropped, and I forgot it.  I don't know how I missed it but I did.  Check it out on the Show Me Your Teeth blog. 18+ please.  She is such a nice person, and is just getting over surgery.  Get well soon. 

Lady Gaga's Born This Way video premiered. 

What do you think?

Last night was the Oscars.  Stephen and Anna was out in full force.  OMG!  Can he get any better looking?

More pics on Eric or Bill blog

City of Fallen Angels teaser trailer premiered today also.

You can find it at YA Book Blog under the Mortal Instruments tab.

Fun Friday

In the blogger world it is Fun Friday.  So I thought I would post some funnies that I have found for your amusement.  Have a wonderful weekend.  I generally do not blog on the weekends unless some amazing announcement happens.  xoxo

I found this during the week and posted it on my Eric or Bill Blog:

I dedicate this one to my husband.  We recite these lines all the time.  My son just rolls his eyes:

This one is for my sister:  We love Steve Martin.

 I can't forget my son: Wish it was better quality but he hates for me to wake him up like this.  LOL

 For my best friend Pam:

For Misi and Jared.  Do not watch if you are easily offended.  Foul language WARNING.  Never thought I'd see the day when a big boat coming my way. 

For Tammie and Lez.

 

Oh Wait. What am I reading today?

A New Beginning.

Happy Presidents Day.  I took the weekend off and spent some time with my sister Shana, my brother-in-law John, and the best niece in the whole world Meredith.  It was great getting to see them.

Here is what's going on today.  A new book to review.

In a place where ecstasy can cost you your life . . . She's a demon-slayer who hungers for sensual pleasure-but fears it will always be denied her. Until Tayla Mancuso lands in a hospital run by demons in disguise, and the head doctor, Eidolon, makes her body burn with unslakable desire. But to prove her ultimate loyalty to her peers, she must betray the surgeon who saved her life.
Two lovers will dare to risk all.
Eidolon cannot resist this fiery, dangerous woman who fills him with both rage and passion. Not only is she his avowed enemy, but she could very well be the hunter who has been preying upon his people. Torn between his need for the truth and his quest to find his perfect mate before a horrific transformation claims him forever, Eidolon will dare the unthinkable-and let Tayla possess him, body and soul...
Larissa was kind enough to send me a copy of her companion The Demonica Compendium.  A guide to her world, which I am learning is vast compared to most.  I have found myself reading this instead of the book.   I better get back to work or she may crack the whip.  She is an awesome lady.  Be sure to check out her website. 

A song for Eidolon:

 

IT'S HERE...IT'S HERE..

I feel like Steve Martin in the Jerk when the new Telephone book comes out.  Here is a clip so you can understand my excitement. 

 What am I so excited about....

                                                       He vowed he'd come for her. . .

Murdered before he could wed Regin the Radiant, warlord Aidan the Fierce seeks his beloved through eternity, reborn again and again into new identities, yet with no memory of his past lives—only an endless yearning.

She awaits his return. . .

When Regin encounters Declan Chase, a brutal Celtic soldier, she recognizes her proud warlord reincarnated. But Declan takes her captive, intending retribution against all immortals, unaware that he belongs to their world.

To sate a desire more powerful than death. . .

Yet every reincarnation comes with a price, for Aidan is doomed to die when he remembers his past. To save herself from Declan's torments, will Regin rekindle memories of the passion they once shared—even if it means once again losing the only man she could ever love?

I love Regin and now she has her own story.  Declan Chase.  OMG.  What a wonderful character.  We have been waiting 200 years for Aiden to be reincarnated again.  So far there is nothing disappointing about this book.  I LOVE Kresley Cole and you should too.   

Inspirational Song for the Day

Monday...Ugh

This is what's going on today. 

Celebrating my 23rd Valentine's Day with my wonderful husband.  Our first one was a bit of a rocky start.  Heck, the first 8 months of our relationship was.  Neither of us could decide if we were ready to commit to each other.  However one night in July he called (after a break-up) and told me he would stay with me the rest of his life.  So far he has held up to his end of the bargain.  Our marriage is far from perfect, but after everything I have been through I have realized he truly is my best friend.  He has been there when no one else has.  There is not many people in this world you can say that about.


  So HAPPY VALENTINES DAY TO THE BEST HUSBAND, FATHER, SON AND BROTHER ANYONE COULD HAVE.   I love you.  Here is one of our songs we like. 

CoFA Chapter Hunt Begins Today

It's Mundane Monday over at Mundie Moms.  A chance to read the first chapter of City of Fallen Angels. Click on the picture, and HAPPY HUNTING! 

What I am reading today

Ethan Wate used to think of Gatlin, the small Southern town he had always called home, as a place where nothing ever changed. Then he met mysterious newcomer Lena Duchannes, who revealed a secret world that had been hidden in plain sight all along. A Gatlin that harbored ancient secrets beneath its moss-covered oaks and cracked sidewalks. A Gatlin where a curse has marked Lena's family of powerful Supernaturals for generations. A Gatlin where impossible, magical, life-altering events happen.
Sometimes life-ending.
Together they can face anything Gatlin throws at them, but after suffering a tragic loss, Lena starts to pull away, keeping secrets that test their relationship. And now that Ethan's eyes have been opened to the darker side of Gatlin, there's no going back. Haunted by strange visions only he can see, Ethan is pulled deeper into his town's tangled history and finds himself caught up in the dangerous network of underground passageways endlessly crisscrossing the South, where nothing is as it seems.-courtesy of GoodReads