Caterina Murino: Give Me Just One Night

Caterina, Caterina... I have but one request
If only for one night would you please be my guest
It would be not only an honor but a pleasure indeed
To wine you, dine you; fulfill your every need






There's no explaining why the sight of you makes my thoughts go crazy
My heart races, my body gets excited, Caterina, will you please have my baby?
Ok, I know it, there should be a limit; I did say for one night only
But I know after one night, you won't want to leave me






We could travel the world together, go wherever you'd like
Drive fast cars, go boating, ride through serene countrysides on a motorbike
Paris, Bangkok, Australia, Mexico, China, the Caribbean, Rome
You name the place to settle and we'll make it our home







It won't matter in the least where we decide we want to stay
As long as I'm with you, I'm happy, blissful, joyful and gay
The curve of your back, your silky, beautiful, perfect hair
You've got the body of a vixen, don't blame me; I can't help to always stare








I'll give you my heart, body, mind, soul... whatever you desire
All that I need is for you to help quench this ever burning fire
That rages on deep inside of me whenever I think of you
I've taken cold showers, watched my favorite show; I don't know what else to do






To all my fans who've stayed with me through thick and thin
I express a heartfelt thank you and give a nudge on the chin
You are all so patient and so totally good to me
Things are crazy for me now, but I do my best as you can see








I'll try to do better, this promise I do make to one and all
But believe me when I say it my back is up against the wall
Time on my hands is a thing of the past
I'm totally hoping that this will change really really fast








But enough about me, that's not why I came
I've come to pay homage to Caterina without shame
She's hot; she's gorgeous and sexy as hell
I confess it; she's got me totally under her spell

Her Royal Highness, Rania Abdullah - No Ordinary Queen

If I had to describe Jordan’s Queen Rania Al Abdullah, I would have a bit of difficulty in doing so. Not a lot; just a bit. It’s not so much that she’s difficult to describe, I think the complication is a result of Her Royal Highness’s complexity of character coupled with the fact that she is one of the most gorgeous, beautiful, sophisticated, sexy, desirable, intelligent, smart, confident, passionate, driven, out-spoken, dedicated, earnest, influential, hard-working, honorable and loving mother, wife, queen and woman in the world.






I don’t expect all to agree with me and I will confess that I might not be the greatest authority or even a very good authority to discuss the character of Queen Rania. After all, I am certainly not a resident, citizen or am extremely knowledgeable of the politics and/or business of Jordan. I have come to the above conclusion based on what I know of Queen Rania from all that I have read and seen of her.






Suffice it to say, this post is not focused on the political, social or other aspects of Jordan itself. No, the sole intent of this post is to celebrate an extraordinary, courageous and drop-dead gorgeous beautiful woman who happens to be the Queen of Jordan, wife of the King of Jordan and mother of four.






In doing some research for this post, I have come across many interviews, articles and other sources and there are a few that stand out in my mind because I think it sums up Her Royal Highness in exactly the way I feel about her but in a much better way that I could manage to pen it.






Here is my absolute favorite: “Rania is beautiful, model-skinny and tall enough that she can step into anything straight off the runway. She is photographed endlessly because she is a knockout in whatever she wears - jeans and a white shirt or enviable gowns by designer friends such as John Galliano (Dior Haute Couture), Giambattista Valli, Phillip Lim, and Elie Saab. She knows clothes; she shops. "I try to sneak a couple of hours in London or the States. Maybe clothes are a form of creative expression for me; an outlet. Because I don't get to express myself creatively through my official duties." source




She was born Rania Al-Yassin on August 31, 1970 to Palestinian parents in Kuwait where she completed her primary and secondary education. In 1991 she obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the American University in Cairo. After graduation she had a career in banking and information technology.




Rania met Prince Abdullah at a dinner party in January of 2003, two months later they announced their engagement and on June 10 they were married. She was the youngest queen in the world at the time King Abdullah succeeded to the throne. She is the mother of four - Prince Hussein 28 June, 1994; Princess Iman 27 September, 1996; Princess Salma 26 September, 2000 and Prince Hashem January 30, 2005.




Queen Rania is internationally known for philanthropic endeavors. She started the Jordan River Foundation in 1995 (and organization that has since become the most powerful driving force for reform and change for the lives of women and children in Jordan). The foundation’s focus is on issues of child abuse, violence against women and honor killings.




On March 30, 2008 she launched her own Youtube channel with the major intent of repairing as much damage as she could to the rift that is caused by suspicion, intolerance and mistrust. She was honored with the Youtube Visionary Award on November 22, 2008 in recognition for her use of the video-sharing website as a platform for positive social change.






Queen Rania is an outspoken advocate of women's rights and spends the majority of her time pushing for education reform, fighting for better school facilities and making it mandatory to learn English language. She is also involved in a lot more causes that at this time are too numerous to mention.




There is one quality of Her Royal Highness that I have failed to mention. Was it an oversight? No. It was quite intentional on my part. I wanted to get the other formalities out of the way so I saved this one for last. The most admirable trait of Queen Rania, in my humble opinion of course, is her humble countenance; her meekness; her humility.

Despite the title, the power, the fame, the status and everything else that goes along with being The First Lady of any country, Queen Rania Abdullah is most demure royal person that I know of. Her personality is truly reminiscent of the late Princess Diana and in some ways their stories/background are somewhat similar.


Her Royal Highness also has a very good sense of humor. Put all of the traits I mentioned together and it’s hard to deny that Rania Abdullah is totally cool yet utterly hot. For more on her work, efforts, causes and other things, feel free to visit her official website.






I will close with a few of my favorite quotes from the Queen:
“Educating our children is not just about imposing a body of knowledge on them. Rather, it involves preparing children from the early years for the world in which they will come of age. It means instilling a love for lifelong learning, creativity, self-expression and an appreciation for diversity.”




"When I look back on the past ten years, it's not about chalking up landmark events or changing laws. I think change needs to be egoless. It's not about my leaving my fingerprints or a legacy. It's more important to be part of a process by rolling up your sleeves, being on the ground, initiating projects, starting campaigns—you know, building stuff."




“As a working mother, juggling the demands of the job and four young children is not easy. Like all parents, I strive to achieve the right balance. My official activities take account of the children’s school day and their plans and programs, and extensive periods of time on overseas engagements are limited.




Spending a couple of hours each night with the children doing homework or reading to them in bed gives them, and me, a sense of security. Being surrounded by them grounds me and reminds me of what is important.” source




Queen Rania is an extraordinary human being who exemplifies true beauty, intelligence, confidence, prudent intellectual and has a heart of gold.

Sophia Bush: I Love Your Bedroom Eyes

If you don't watch a lot of TV, you might not know of Sophia Bush. If you watch a lot of TV but don't watch the CW (WPIX) channel, then you still probably might not know of Sophia. However, if you follow Maxim's Hot 100 Lists, or FHM's 100 Sexiest Women's Lists, or TV's Sexiest Women of ... Lists or any other such lists, then you should most definitely know of Sophia Bush.








Sophia's most successful role to date has been playing the character of Brooke Davis in One Tree Hill. This series follows the events of a set of high-school kids. She has played this role for some 129 episodes so far. On February 25, 2009 One Tree Hill was renewed for a seventh season.








She does not have a lot of films to her credit but she made her debut in 2002 in the comedy, Van Wilder. Other films of note include Supercross, Stay Alive, John Tucker Must Die and the remake of The Hitcher. Filming of Table for Three has just been completed and is set to be released some time this year. She stars opposite Jennifer Morrison and Johnny Galecki in this comedy/romance.








She is the winner of three Teen Choice Awards (two for One Tree Hill and one for The Hitcher) and one Vail Film Festival Rising Star Award. Over the years she has made a few television appearances in Nip/Tuck, Point of Origin, Sabrina, The Teenage Witch as well as a few late night television talk shows.








In 2003, Bush was cast as Kate Brewster in Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines but was replaced by Claire Danes because the director thought she was too young for the part.








Sophia Anna Bush was born in Pasadena, California on July 8, 1982 but currently resides in North Carolina where One Tree Hill is mainly filmed. She is of Italian and French-Canadian ancestry. She is an only child and her hobbies include photography, horseback riding and boxing.








Just as Sophia deserves her spot on all those other lists, including The 2008 AfterEllen.com Hot 100, so too does she deserve her spot on Slym Pickings. She is a gorgeous, beautiful, sexy and attractive woman.








I love the dark hair, perfectly lined lips and the air of confidence that she exudes. She's got truly sexy alluring eyes and the woman has got a perfectly shaped pair of eh... well... shit... I can say breasts right? Of course I can. So yes, I think her breasts are perfect.








There's something about her hips that say, grab on to me 'hold me'. What? You don't see this? No? It's just me? I refuse to believe this! Look again damn it! It's there; right in your face. You see it right? There... I knew it.






Did I mention her bedroom eyes before? I did. Are you sure? Well... I don't know what to say. I guess it's evident that I really like her eyes. To me, they are captivating. I can just imagine me being playfully naughty causing her to give me 'the look' *swoon*.








I wish all a good weekend. Forgive the shortness of this post but lately having time on my hands to keep my site updated as much as I would like has not been forthcoming. Thank you all for being so patient. May your weekend be fantastic.

Hottie Friday: Nelly Furtado

It's been a little while since a hottie has graced the pages of Slym Pickings and for this I beg your forgiveness; I've been busy. I don't think I will get a lot of objections (if any) that Canadian singer of Portuguese descent, Nelly Kim Furtado deserves a rightful place on this list.










Does she have what it takes to be here? You bet your ass! Can she hold her own in a room filled with other hotties? You bet your ass! Can this smooth, sexy, attractive and seductive temptress cause heads to turn, draws to drop and tongues to hang out? You bet your ass she can and does!








So do I need to make any further arguments to build my case as to why I have chosen Nelly, why she deserves to be here, why she makes me weak in the knees and my heart beat out of my chest or thoughts of her keep me up at night she has this effect on so many?










Men and women alike know that Nelly Furtado's got it going on. Old and young know it too. Furtado is hot! Any hot list of any kind that does not include Furtado is in need of some serious revamping; staff need to be fired; some major job shuffling needs to take place as well as making appointments for head and eye examinations.








Will I quit my pent up spewing and get on with this post? How dare you? Why I ought to... If she is deserving of all the accolades I pile upon her, then she will have it! Don't anyone try to cut me off! Besides, you know you feel the same darn way so don't try to hide it. Go ahead, it's ok to admit it, it's ok to drool and swoon and wish and dream and hope.










Nelly Kim Furtado is not only a singer. She's a songwriter, record producer and occasional actress who was born in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada and resides in Toronto, Canada. She rose to prominence back in 2000 with the release of her debut album Whoa Nelly! The album yielded her breakthrough Grammy Award winning hit I'm Like A Bird another single that gained international acclaim was Turn Off The Light. The album featured a variety of musical styles and it was evident that Furtado was in an experimental phase.










Her career was rather low-keyed after the debut album release and in this time she became a mother. During the period 2003 - 2005 very little was heard from her internationally despite the release of another album, Folklore in 2003.








It wasn't until the release of her third album, Loose in June of 2006 that Nelly once again became a household name. The album was mainly produced by Timbaland and took on a more hip hop, R&B and Disco type sound. The album has been described as having a youthful vibe and Furtado attributed this to her then 2 year old daughter, Nevis who was born on September 20, 2003 in Toronto.








Loose produced a string of hit singles for the artist. The most successful of these being Promiscuous (her first #1 hit in the US), Maneater (her first #1 hit in the UK), All Good Things (Come to an End) (her most successful hit in Europe) and Say It Right (her most successful hit worldwide to date and second #1 hit in the US).








Loose is Furtado's most successful album to date and has reached #1 in Canada, the United States and several other countries worldwide. It has been reported that Furtado is currently working on two new albums: one in Spanish and the other in Portuguese.








She has to her credit 1 Grammy Award, 1 BRIT Award, 5 Juno Awards and 1 MTV Europe Music Award and has made 5 television roles including appearances in a Portuguese Soap Opera, American Soap Opera, CSI: NY and Punk'd.

It's the end of another work week *yes!*. I hope the hotness of Nelly Furtado helps one and all to have a sizzling and enjoyable weekend. Go Nelly!

Nia Long Is 'ALL Woman'

Nitara Carlynn "Nia" Long is a lot of things. Nia is an award winning Afro-Trinidadian American actress. Nia is a music video director. Nia is proud yet humble woman of color. Nia is secure in her own sense of self. Nia is a confident, intelligent and smart individual. Nia is well grounded in her career and personal live. Nia is a happy proud mother. Nia Long is fine. Nia long is beautiful. Nia long is 'ALL woman'






What's the definition of 'all woman'? I can give you my definite of 'all woman'. I suspect that like so many words and terms in existence that it holds different meaning to many. 'All woman' (as per Slym) embodies, but is not limited to, a woman with the ability to be sassy yet classy at the same time; a woman who is makes smart intelligent choices, who is self-assured, who can handle herself and her business, who is never to busy for family and matters of the heart, who is just as comfortable wearing a designer dress as she is wearing cut off jeans, cap and t-shirt; a woman who is ambitious and not afraid of a challenge; a woman who has the self control to walk away from an argument but can and will kick your ass if the situation calls for it. I could go on and on but I'm pretty sure that I've painted a very vivid picture of what this term means to me.




So the next question to ask is - does Nia Long possess a lot of, if not all, of the qualities mentioned about? You already know my answer (a definite resounding YES!) so go ahead (if you feel like it) and tell me yours.






Some of her most noted films/TV appearances are The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air (a role she snatched from Jada Pinkett because Jada was too short for the role), Third Watch, Soul Food, Love Jones, The Best Man, Big Momma's House (I and II), Are We There Yet? and Are We Done Yet?.






So far in her career she has won a Black Star Award for Star of the Year (2000), a Black Reel Award for Best Actress (2000 - The Best Man) and three Image Awards - two for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series (2004 & 2005 - Third Watch) and one for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture (2000 - The Best Man). Long has had an additional 9 nominations as well.






Throughout her career she has not been hesitant to take breaks when she has the need to. She is not one who feels the need to have to be doing back to back films or TV appearances and when I think of it, I've concluded that this is a major reason why it is always more pleasurable when she does a movie or make an appearance. She makes you miss her so that when she comes back you are truly gratified.






Over the years she has had recurring roles in Judging Amy, Boston Legal and Big Shots. She does not have a lot in the pipeline in terms of up-coming films or TV shows which is of no surprise to me but I am certainly looking forward to seeing something from her in the near future.

It should not come as a surprise to know that Long has had her share of being a contender on the noted beautiful and sexy lists as well as being featured on popular magazine covers. She is a beautiful woman with curves in all the right places. She has merit and substance. She is not just gorgeous, sexy and beautiful but she is a talented actress who pours herself into the characters that she portrays. Nia long is undoubtedly not just another pretty face. Yes, Nia Long is indeed 'ALL woman'.

Ashley Judd Come With Me To Paradise

OK, so I started my confession yesterday and today I have come to admit that it started a chain reaction. Yes, I now feel the need to lay yet another confession on the line. So today I have come to confess my unending, immeasurable and profound crush on the ageless beauty who is Ashley Judd.




Don't take it lightly when I disclose the fact that my crush on her was instantaneous because it was. I don't remember the first film I saw of her neither do I remember even one line, or word for that matter, that she spoke in the said movie. No, I don't remember any of it. What I do remember is that I fell and fell hard and have never let up since.






Can I be blamed? Well I guess the answer to that one is yes. So instead, I'll ask - Should I be blamed? Yep, that's better. Who wouldn't fall head-over-heals for this captivating and engaging beauty? I'm not even going to ask if I'm the only one who feels this way about her because I know I'm not. It's inconceivable to even begin to imagine otherwise. It's just not possible. It's just isn't.






She was born Ashley Tyler Ciminella to now famous country singer Naomi Judd and marketing analyst Michael Ciminella, Jr. Don't ask me how she accomplished this, but she attended twelve schools within thirteen years before entering college. Her hobbies include running, rock climbing, mountain hiking, yoga, gardening and cooking. She is an avid fan of the University of Kentucky Wildcats basketball team and still attends many of their games.




She is also a political and humanitarian activist and is an appointed Global Ambassador for YouthAIDS, an organization that promotes AIDS prevention and treatment. Judd is fluent in French; in fact it was her major at the University of Kentucky. As part of her major, she spent a semester studying in France.




I'm sure I don't need to mention this, but of course I will. Judd has been featured on the hottie-sexy-beautiful-intriguing lists that have now become so famous. She has made her rounds in and on the cover of the beauty magazines/lists of note - FHM, People, etc.





She began her career in 1991 playing the role of Ensign Robin Lefler in Star Trek: The Next Generation. From 1991 to 1994 she had a recurring role in Sisters, an NBC drama series. She made her film debut in 1992 playing small role of the wife of the paint store owner in Kuffs.




Since then she has become well known for such movies as Ruby in Paradise, The Passion of Darkly Noon, Smoke, Heat, A Time to Kill (she gave a good performance in this film imho), Kiss the Girls (opposite Morgan Freeman - this film was well received at the box office and is one of her most noted), Double Jeopardy (opposite Tommy Lee Jones, one of my personal favorites of her movies), High Crime (paired her again with Freeman) and Twisted (with Samuel L. Jackson - I enjoyed her performance and the movie and I'm a huge Sam L. fan, this is also a personal favorite).




If you are a fan and follower of Judd, you can see her in Helen which was released at the Sundance Film Festival in the U.S. on 16 January 2009 and will be released in Germany in next month. She starred opposite Harrison Ford and Ray Liotta in Crossing Over (released 29 February 2009). Filming of her lasting movie, Tooth Fairy has been completed and the movie will be released on 13 November 2009. This movie also stars Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Dame Julie Andrews.




So there you have; yet another confession of lust, longing, desire and profound attraction to another talented, adorable, charming, exquisite, elegant, refined, stunning, sexy, alluring and dark-haired beauty. And once again, I feel immense relief because of my disclosure. Yep, it turns out that my fetish for gorgeous women is a definitely a good thing, for a little while there I wasn't so sure. So the bottom line is that I L-O-V-E Ashley Judd; I adore her. It would be very accurate to say that I have an obsession with her. I would go to see a movie simply because she is/was in it; I need no other reason but this (Is this an admission that I have indeed done this? No comment). Is there the slightest possibility that this obsession will ever end? Not in a million years or more!

Andie MacDowell: This Must Be Love

I have a question. Is there a cut off age of being hot, gorgeous, undisputedly attractive or super sexy? If there is, and it is absolutely unthinkable that such a limitation exists, then someone failed to inform Andie MacDowell of this. And if the did notify her, then she is truly defiant (with my full approval).






How old is this opulent American beauty of strong Scottish descent? She will be 51 hot and fabulous years old on April 21st, which is just 13 days away. So Andie here's wishing you the best of times when that day rolls around.




Where do I begin? (Wow another question. I have of them today.) I think I'll start with the dark, luscious, silky, glowing and perfect hair. *Breathe Slym... breathe... stay calm... you've only just begun. Don't get carried away with your emotions... Just breathe... There now... yes... that's better.*




Where was I? (And yet another question, what's up with me today?). There was something about hair... yes... right... ok. Then there are those sultry, inviting, sexy brown eyes *swoon*. She has eyes that totally captivate your inner senses *even more swoons*; dreamy, sensual, commanding, compelling and provocative eyes. *Slym, stop it! Focus... f-o-c-u-s. Blog Slym, blog.*




Her nose *sigh* is so cute. Her lips; so perfectly shaped *chin in hands and more sighs*. Her smile, ooh her smile... *be still my beating heart; be strong my weak knees; don't fail me now. I need to finish this. I need a moment, or two, or three or more.*




You know what, if I'm going to survive this, I need to shift gears so let's talk about her career and other things. Rosalie Anderson MacDowell is a model, actress and producer who is a native of Gaffney, South Carolina. She's the daughter of a music teacher and lumber executive and loves hiking and the out-doors.




She has modeled for Vogue magazine, Yves Saint Laurent, Vassarette, Armani perfume, Anne Klein, Calvin Klein, Bill Bass and is the Spokesmodel for L'Oréal. She has made her rounds on the beautiful and sexy people's lists as well.




She made her filmed debut in 1984 in Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes. Her other films include Sex, Lies, and Videotape for which she won an Independent Spirit Award and a Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award, Hudson Hawk, The Object of Beauty, Short Cuts for which she won a Golden Globe Award and a Venice Film Festival Award and Multiplicity.






Her two most successful films to date are Groundhog Day for which she won a Saturn Award and Four Weddings and A Funeral which earned her a Golden Globe nomination. It was in this latter film that I developed an obsession with the actress. In total the actress has had three Golden Globe nominations and has won a total of seven awards. These include an Honorary César and a Golden Camera Award. Both of these were won in 1997. MacDowell received a Medal of Honor in Arts from the Winthrop University on 22 October 2004 and a Doctor of Letters degree from Lander University, S.C. for her dedication to the Children's Health Center on 8 May 2001.




You can look forward to seeing her in The Six Wives of Henry Lefay (post production) where she will share the screen with Elisha Cuthbert, Tim Allen and Paz Vega (ooh ooh Vega). The 5th Quarter (post production) will see her in the leading role opposite Aidan Quinn and As Good As Dead (post production) will cast her with the likes of Brian Cox and Gary Elwes.




Hey look, I've given the facts and all that stuff. Can I please get back to the doting, lustful, longing and desirable stuff now? *Did I write all those things? OMG! I think I need help.* I was smitten by Andie from the very first moment I laid eyes on her and I'm sure it's no secret that I still am, n fact, hopeless so. I admit it. I confess it. I declare it. There, I feel so much more liberated now. Confession (though mine are so public) is definitely good for the soul.




When I think of MacDowell, I fall into a state of blissful reverie. I see stars (in my eyes and floating around my head), I see love birds and I see little red hearts... This must be love.