Fixing my stupid karma

I was pretty convinced I had swine flu yesterday, and I strongly chastised myself for not writing up a will sooner, since I was obviously dying and have both a child and many pairs of shoes to think about.

Turns out, I have a sinus infection.

And a deep addiction to Dr. Google.

In addition to my entire family falling under the weather this week -- including my six-month-old son who totally deals with being sick and snotty and coughy far better than his stupid parents -- I got halfway to work this morning when Mike called to tell me the Jeep wouldn't start. And he couldn't find our jumper cables. Nothing like turning around mid-commute and zipping over to Auto-Zone at 8 a.m. to really start your day off right. On my way to work the second time, Mike called and said he got three tickets on his way to work. I laughed and told him we both needed a mulligan on this day. This week, maybe?

Additionally, our sparkling new LG dishwasher stopped cleaning our dishes, which is one of those pesky little things I require of my dishwasher. I'm hoping Bosch sends us a free one.

(I'm kidding.)

(Unless you're reading this Bosch. Kisses!)

Apparently my karma is a bit out of whack and I need to get it right before the dog starts throwing up or the stove explodes.

Here's my plan: give something away to one of you. How about a $20 Amazon gift card?

I like doing this every now and then anyway. It reminds me there are people actually reading this, and it lets me know who you are. It also lets me make someone a little happier, even if it's just with a silly little low-value gift card. Perhaps it'll also improve my karma and that'd be great as I like my car to start and my dishwasher to wash dishes. 

I'll make this that much easier for you: who's on the top of your Freebie List? Or, hey, who is on the list at all?

I always like to know who people find attractive and why. I promise not to judge! Unless it's someone really weird.

For what it's worth, Eric Bana tops mine.

Comments

[Tabatha]

I had an LG fridge that eventually we had to return because it never worked right. Horrible.

Top of my list? Chris Carrabba from Dashboard Confessional. Google him and thank me later. Second on the list is Jared Leto. Type, who me?

[Sharon]

Days like that can be so stressful. Here's hoping that your evening is stress-free and lovely!

On the top of my freebie list is Larry Mullen Jr. Yowza!! There is not a more beautiful man alive than him, in my humble little opinion. :)

[Jennie]

He is easy on the eyes!

[Sarah]

Three tickets?! How is that even possible? Oh yeah, it's the end of the month. No quotas to meet, my ass!

Umm, okay, so I know this is weird, but Denis Leary. He's probably old enough to be my father (wait, Googling...ACK! Yes! He's FOUR years older than my mom!), but there's just something about his skinny little Irish legs that get me. Good thing I married a man with skinny Irish legs, I suppose.

[Jennie]

This is why I love this question! Everyone is attracted to a different kind
of person. Fascinating.

Also, the tickets. He got one ticket for the expired registration (what got
him pulled over), wrong address on his driver's license (we moved beginning
of July, so he's about a month behind on fixing this) and not having his
insurance card with him (I had it). They're all dismissible, thank god.

[Nathan Pralle]

Julia Stiles -- funny, intelligent, cute, and with that air of sarcasm that you just can't resist.

[WonderSpot]

Kyle Chandler would be one, but only if I can call him Coach Taylor.

[Shelly]

Bill from True Blood!! Hah, I know you love the show and me and my bf wouldn't miss an episode! I know Bill is creepy, and kinda old (bahaha) and pastey and stuff...but he's kinda hot! :)

[Jennie]

Oh yes, isn't it funny how characters can be far sexier than the actors who
play them?

[priscilla]

i'm freaking out wondering if what i'm recovering from and have just passed to my husband is swine flu. the symptoms were that of a sinus infection, but now you have me scared!

anyways, i love your blog and read it even when you're not giving away karmic cash. thanks for doing it nonetheless.

hope things start taking a turn for the better for you. and as for me, the list is awfully long, but i choose jason bateman, please!

[Jennie]

Oh, yes, I love Jason Bateman! How have I not added him to my list sooner!

(Something tells me after this comment section, my list will be very, very
long. Sorry, Mike!)

[Steph]

Mine is Brad Pitt. I just can't get over him. And all the paparazzi photos of him riding around on his motorcycle?? swoon.

[Kristabella]

Is it wrong that the person on top of my list right now is a contestant on Big Brother? Because I'm lusting hard over Jeff from that show.

But my celebrity freebie would be Robert Pattinson.

[sarah marie p]

I love Paul Rudd because he's nerdy and sweet, just like my husband.

Gael Garcia Bernal is also pretty sexy!

p.s. Hope your week gets WAY better!

[barbetti]

GERARD BUTLER. Oh my gosh, it's become ridiculous.

Seriously, just mentioning his name gets me going. And of course, Steve is the EXACT opposite him.

[nonsoccermom]

Mark Wahlberg. Yes. Not of his Marky Mark days, but current Mark Wahlberg. There's something about his soft voice that is undeniably sexy. To me anyway.

[Anonymous New York]

I'm sorry about your lousy week! I hope you all are feeling better.

Michael Vartan? I loved his character in Alias, which is got me hooked on him. Now he's on HawthoRNe. Yum. I also have a little crush on Kal Penn, Kutner on House.

[Jennie]

Must go Google!

[sarah marie p]

p.s. Oh yeah, I was also really obsessed with Adam Lambert for a bit. He was just such a bad boy rocker. And that voice! So hot. Still hoping that maybe he's bi. HA!

[Jennie]

Love Paul Rudd!

[Jennie]

I'm a huge fan of Michael Vartan -- more his Alias character than anything
else, though.

[Blythe]

Paul Rudd.
Sarah Marie and I are going to have to fight over him.

Paul Newman used to be my man but, well, not any more. Sniff.

[bethany actually]

He's not on my freebie list (I don't have one) but someone I've been thinking is really cool lately is Adam Baldwin. It totally fascinates me how when he's in character he's only moderately good-looking, but when I see him interviewed as himself he's so funny and charming and personable and really, really attractive.

Also, THREE tickets!? That's insane.

[Laurie]

Paul Rudd is on my list for sure. I think he's hot & the fact that he's hilarious definitely helps.

Also, I have a sinus infection going on 2 weeks because I've been trying to just let it run its course sans antibiotics. Not happening. But here's some free advice, if you so choose to take it...they are not kidding on the Afrin bottle about using it for only 3 days. I have some major rebound congestion & now, on top of a sinus infection, I'm going to have to go to nasal spray rehab:(

[Erin]

Mmmm, Mark Walberg, yes please! And I still have a weak spot for Matt Damon, Brad Pitt and John Krasinski.

[Marilyn (MBels)]

Totally Gordon Ramsey. He's so nasty (in a good way)PLUS he's a fantastic chef so I would get a good meal as a bonus.

[Jen]

Oh jeez, I haven't thought about my freebie list in a long time, so long I'm drawing a blank as to who would be on it these days. That's just sad, huh? How about I tell you a quick story about how my mom actually met someone from her freebie list instead, since it's a pretty good story.

So, she's had a thing for John Corbett (Aiden from SATC) since he was on Northern Exposure. We even visited the teeny town of Roslyn, WA (where they filmed NA) when I was a teenager because she was so enamored with his character (he was a DJ; so was she) and the show. Then, fast forward several years, and she and her husband are on a long Harley ride, and they stop off for a beer at a biker tavern. In walks John Corbett, also stopping off from a long Harley ride (apparently, he lived in the area with his then girlfriend Bo Derek). My mom, who had already declared him one of her freebies, walks right up to him, says hello and, "You should've married Carrie!" Then they talked about NA and bikes and stuff, but turns out he was a really nice guy. She didn't tell him he's on her freebie list (can you imagine if she had, how horrifying), but my stepdad did agree that he's a really good-looking guy in person, so he could see why my mom would want a piece of that.

Anyway, I'd love to win an Amazon giftcard, so pick me, pretty please! :)

[Corina]

Well, since I'm as single as single could be, I don't really NEED a freebie list, but as for celebrity crushes, well, this is really embarrassing (since at 32 I think I may be to old to be crushing on anybody who appears on a CW show) but . . . Jensen Ackles. Just yummy.

What a crummy week, hope the whole family is better soon! And you're going to think I'm stalking you since I've delurked on TWO of your sites to comment in the last 24 hours.

[Natalie]

Poor Jennie. Your day is rotten! What types of tickets did Mike get? I once knew someone who thought Coach Fran was hot. That is just icky. If you are going to be attracted to an old man, at least he should be able to win fb games. I'm drawing a blank on who I find hot at the moment. Even Brad Pitt is looking a little washed up, too many children Jolie! Oh, I know Dr. Shepherd.

[C @ Kid Things]

Brad Pitt, even though a lot of people are probably tired of him. Also, Jim Carrey.

[Kerri Anne]

Andy Samberg, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Paul Walker (I can't help myself), Shia LaBeouf, and Casey Affleck.

[Jennie]

No, not stalking! I love comments!

I must say, I've had my fair share of crushes on WB/CW men. Pacey, Logan
(Veronica Mars), Jess (Gilmore Girls). So, no judging here!

[Jennie]

Kerri, Casey Affleck is #2 on my list. God, I love him. Both in Gone Baby
Gone and that one movie with Zach Braff, where he cheats on his pregnant
girlfriend. (Zach, not Casey.)

[Lisa]

I haven't sorted "the list" in a while. Let's see...

Jason Statham always ranks pretty high on there, as does Gerard Butler. Hugh Jackman was on Regis & Kelly this week and it reminded me how adorable he is, so maybe the three of them can all tie for first.

Liev Schreiber was on there (love the deep voice) but then I saw him in drag in an ad for Taking Woodstock and I had to suspend him from the list for the time being. Not good.

Thanks so much for the chance to enter. I hope your luck an your karma improve!

[jodifur]

Patrick Dempsey. I've loved him since Can't Buy Me Love Days.

The only thing I will miss from my old house, my Kitchenaide dishwasher, man I loved that thing.

[Kim]

I'm sorry but I dream about Keifer Sutherland. It's because we watch 24 (or rather, we Netflix 24 and are currently in Season 5). He gets things DONE, dangit!! I really put dependability on a pedestal...

[Hillary]

Christian Bale. I've loved him since Newsies and the fact that he might possibly be an asshole just makes me like him more ... as a freebie, of course. My husband is a dear, but previously I definitely had a type and that type was smarmy jerk. I think Mr. Bale would fit right in.

[hillary]

So this is ... uh ... embarrassing but lately Craig Ferguson is topping my freebie list. I'm not proud.

[Rebecca]

Ryan Phillippe. Even though, apparently, he's not so good as a husband and he hasn't been in a good movie...oh, ever....I can't quit him.

[Tara]

My list consists only of two people, and I can't choose one to be on top:
Antonio Bandares and Will Smith.
They are so hot.

[Kristen]

Seriously, it's been so long since I thought about it, I can't even come up with a right now! Sad.

[Katie]

THREE tickets in 1 day?! Holy moly.

And I'm going to go with Joshua Jackson.

[Christy]

Top of my Freebie List is Matt Damon. OOOOh, Matt Damon. My friends and I used to play "Six Degrees of Matt Damon" instead of "Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon." He's good for that once you really start thinking about it!

[Sara]

Ooh, Alexander Skarsgard (from Generation Kill, not Trueblood), and Paul Bettany (curiously, who look a lot like each other & my college boyfriend, but not at all like my husband).
And, in a different vein, I just saw Penelope (not a very good movie) & there is something about James McAvoy in it that just makes me want to make out with him.

[cindy w]

Josh Holloway (Sawyer on "LOST"). And George Clooney. And yes, definitely Eric Bana.

Oh, and Henry Rollins. I don't really get it, but he's really smart & funny and he's covered in tattoos, and... just, yes please.

[Sara]

Ryan Reynolds. He kind of reminds me of an ex-boyfriend and that in itself should make me hate him but I just can't. There is just something about him. Yum.

[Sara]

Oh and he married that awful Scarlett Johanssen and I STILL adore him. What is wrong with me?

[Emma]

Colin Firth has been top of my list for a while. I got as close as having a photo taken with him years ago. I didn't jump him for the freebie. I have my dignity.

:-)

[Someone Being Me]

The guy that plays Tim Riggins on Friday Night Lights. I have been rewatching season 1 on DVD today.

[Jennie]

Ooooh, I too love James McAvoy. I watched Becoming Jane like 87 times
because of him.