The Most Eligible Hunk?

Not that I want to come off as skeptical/cynical, but I seriously have to wonder how someone who just happens to look like bachelor #14 Mr. Jake Pavelka here... manages to remain single until 31 and desperate enough to get on a reality show looking for love .

Not that I'm one to complain... I mean seriously just keep it coming with the shirtless shots, gorgeous slow-mos, and million dollar smiles and I might consider tuning in for the rest of the season. (...as a matter of fact, if I didn't know better, I'd swear this might've all been part ABC's sinister scheme from the get-go ).

While we're on the subject of a sexy Pavelka here, I can't let this post go without mentioning the other gorgeous specimen of male perfection that just happens to be Jake's cousin (I could almost swear these guys look like a breed of super soldiers ). My advice to the lucky lady who finally manages to land Mr. Pavelka up above: Go for the baby ASAP... those genes are just too hot to go to waste .

Jessie Pavelka in Marvel Comics?

Ok, so technically this is actually a rendition of the Avengers character Hawkeye by Marvel artist Mike Mayhew (from the New Avengers Annual #03 2010 edition)...

...Captured by the Dark Avengers, and for some odd reason stripped for interrogation in a hellicarrier... (I'm not sure if this is common knowledge, but apparently there's some random unspoken rule out there about interrogating handsome super heroes sans superhero outfit )...

But yeah, apparently a naked Hawkeye interrogation is somewhat eye-catching in its own right. But perhaps even more interesting (as you can tell from the face shot above)... is the somewhat striking resemblance Hawkeye bears in this particular comic to a certain 26 year-old relatively well-known Los Angeles-based model by the name of Jessie Pavelka.

I'd like to make clear that I'm not saying with 100% certainty that Jessie was used as a model for Mike's latest artistic rendition of Hawkeye. But... just from a personal (perhaps layman's) perspective, I think the resemblance is quite striking ...

Dare I say this last panel was perhaps a childhood fantasy? ... Well, I'm supposed to have outgrown this stuff, so I think I'll just leave it at that .

Queen Wisdom's Headwraps

Queen Wisdom is a creative designer of head-wraps. She creates looks with various fabrics, colors and themes. I have been wanting to purchase a wrap from her for a long time. Maybe I will try to make it happen in the next month or so, and report back to you to my fabulous buy. More on Queen Wisdome -

"I'm an entrepreneur from Steelz Outta, Canada. Now working in Brooklyn, I make custom crowns and head wraps for all the sisters out there who know the value of a beautiful dome piece!"

**For contact information for Queen Wisdom, outside of Myspace - check out this post update.

Inspirational Photo of the Day

Just beautiful!
- Photographer: photographer- Holly Bynoe © 2006.

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I'm Black Like That

Good morning! I just got a great anonymous tip, on a cool website to check out. It's called I'm Black Like That Modeling agency.

They "represents African American male & female models, petite and plus size models of all ages." Their mission statement is very positive: "We are committed to social responsibility. We are always seeking ways to better integrate economic progress, social development and environmental concerns to ensure a better quality of life in the African & African American community for future generations." If any one has the time to create a membership, report back if you can and tell us more about the site.

~ Have a good day everyone ~

Welcoming in 2010!

Happy New Years everyone!!! I hope that everyone has an amazing year. That you have learned from past experiences & that you have set new goals. Write in and tell everyone if you have a New Years Resolution. Every single year, mine goal is to lose a few pounds and to get healthier. I have definitely made some progress.

This year, along with that goal - I think I want to start researching different charities. Its time for me to think outside of the box and figure out what more I can do to help others. What about you?!? What is your New Years Resolution? What goals have you set for yourself to see positive change in your life?