It’s weird that I like different types of men. Would you believe I once thought Tommy Lee Jones was sexy? I still do actually.
While in the subject of men, below are the characters of the men I seem to find extremely attractive: Note - EXTREMELY.
Rick O’ Connell of the Mummy - After couple of years of watching "The Mummy" and "The Mummy Returns", it just occurred to me this month (and this year!) that Brendan Fraser is soooooooooo hot! His character in "the Mummy"-a witty brute, as strong as he is sensitive, his "save the damsel in distress, kill the bad guy and save the world" persona makes me swoon enough to imagine he could be the dashing pirate in the cheesy novel I’m currently reading.
Steve Butler of Heaven & Earth - In this true to life movie, Tommy Lee Jones portrayed a GI in Saigon who fell in love with a local. Though his character turned out disturbing in the end, I’ll definitely dig if an old guy like him asks me out.
Eugene Roe of Band of Brothers - Another true to life, Eugene Roe is a medic assigned at the 101st Airborne in Europe. The real Eugene Roe may not be much of a looker but his caring patience and silence amidst all the chaos around him (as told by his comrades in battle) is an admirable trait.
Danny Walker of Pearl Harbor - The best friend turned traitor-turned martyr. There is something about a man in uniform that makes me all gush like a school girl. Besides, didn’t you notice that if you age Josh Hartnett, he’ll look exactly like Tommy Lee Jones?
Tristan Ludlow of Legends of the Fall - The dark, ruggedly savage and often misunderstood character of Brad Pitt in this movie is perfectly depicted in those deep soft blue eyes and unshaven face.
Ronnie "Sunshine" Bass of Remembering the Titans - A California hottie, the reel and real Ronnie Bass doesn’t mind hanging out with his colored brothers and has a thing for Tai-Chi.
Jeff Corwin of the Animal Planet - This cute nature lover has a quirky sense of humor. Alas, he sports a wedding band on his finger.
James J. Maloney of CIGNA - Name not familiar? I can not end this article without adding the man that I have met and admired. He was our previous Company President, he remembers all of his employees’ names from the Board of Directors to the utility men and greets us by our first names. He used to be in the peace corps, a quarterback during his college (?) years, an Irish-American Catholic, happily married (darn!) with 2 beautiful daughters and a newly born son. In short, an All-American dreamboat!
Maybe it’s not all about the face. Fine! that category helps a lot. But I found that it’s really the "character" of the man I find most attractive. (Hey! I’m growing up!) A man that will love and accept every part of a woman’s quirks, hardly uses bitter language during an argument (duh, who doesn’t?), who silently accepts, listens, extremely loyal to boot and has an ironic quality of patience as he is savagely passionate… (sigh). If he happens to be good looking, then it’s just like winning the lotto. Does this kind of guy still exist?
Where in the heavens are you???
Maybe I’ll just get a dog…
=p
During lunch, I had a meaningful chat with my colleague. I inquired about the kind of women these men eventually fell for and what on earth did they do to deserve these men. He simply explained- "It is simply a matter of being at the right place, at the right time". It doesn’t matter who these people are, that despite their differences and imperfections, they found each other and everything fell into place. It is a thing called "fate". It’s magic.
Aaahhhhh hope prevails ΓΌ Someday, I’ll have my own Brendan or Tom Welling to love and love me as much. Until then, I’m content to live my life in my quiet little corner of my world where I dare myself to dream.
