Allow myself to introduce..... myself

Here is a little peak at me.  Some details are going to be held close to the vest for now.  Maybe I will take off that vest at a later date. I will give you some tidbits about me in bullet points, as they are all non sequiturs.

 My Blog/Twitter/Email name is Naneenoo.  Unless you have asked, you are probably pronouncing it wrong in your head.  It should be read as Nay-nee-noo.  It is a nickname given to me as a child by my mom.  Some friends of mine decided to spell it that way on a personalized ceramic birthday present (I believe my mom spelled it Naneynoo), and that is the spelling I stuck with.

Pictured below: Naneenoo ceramic bear.. the origins of the naneenoo spelling

I thought (and still do) that the name was fitting, off-beat, quirky, and reflected the inner-child in me that still is dancing in circles till she gets dizzy and collapses on the front lawn.

 Pictured below:Young Naneenoo in the front yard, not collapsed ; )

I live in New Jersey.  I was born in New York (Staten Island). Despite this, I do not have a typical New York or New Jersey accent.  There seems to a be a deluge of New Jersey on TV these days, I cannot say that I identify (or want to hang out with) any of the people portrayed or showcased. New Jersey, just like any place, has a wide range of people living in it.  The media wants to focus on one type, and that type sells, I understand that.  It still puts me on guard when I am talking to someone online. I feel the need to tell them I am NOT like the Sopranos. (I did enjoy the show, however)

I am a makeup artist by trade.  I also perform a bit on the side.  I am my happiest when acting and singing.  I adore being the center of attention.  It is a bit of a sickness really.  I know that I thrive on praise from others. I don't need it to make me a confident and whole person; I just like it way too much. I am a moth to a flame.  Flattery and praise fuel me. 

My favorite color is Red (red and sparkly is the true fave) I l LOVE red.  There is no close second.  My favorite Movie, The Wizard of Oz is probably my favorite because of the Ruby Slippers.  Had they stayed the original Silver (as in the book) I wonder if the movie still would have been as magical to me.  I also love movies with makeovers and make over/shopping montages.  This is probably why Grease was a close second in my list of faves.

Pictured below: My very own tootsies in my very own Ruby Slippers

I also love Show tunes.  Sure, I love other music, but nothing stirs me like a good Broadway ballad. I go to karaoke at least once a week (if I can.) I would sing show tunes exclusively but they generally are not what the crowd wants in a crowded karaoke bar. 

My last blog entry mentioned my boyfriend, Keith Olbermann.  I failed to mention that I have many boyfriends.  KO is definitely at the top of the list, along side of Jake Gyllenhaal.  The list is numerous, and it is added to all of the time.  Don’t try to pin down my tastes… as indicated by the top of my list, they are quite diverse.  Sometimes it is just the way about a person, or their voice.  I go gaga over a good set of arms, but the tush, chest and abs are all attention grabbers. Nothing gets me going like a man who gives great brain. I can drool over eye-candy plenty, it is what they say that keeps me coming back for more.  

I love to shop.  I love dressing up.  I love shopping for, with, other people.  I love putting together a great outfit.  I love accessories.  I have an unhealthy relationship with designer shoes (especially those fabulous ones with the red Bottoms-Mr. Louboutin, I am talking to you).  Although I own more makeup than most department store counters, I could easily go back and find tons of stuff I still feel like I NEED to buy.  I love Love LOVE dresses.  I like dressing up in them. I like being flirty and feminine, and would rather wear a dress than anything else.  Doesn’t mean I don’t buy tops and jeans, it is just that if there is a dress in the store, I am trying it on, if it looks good and is at a price point that is in my neighborhood, it is coming home with me.  I find bargain and thrift store shopping invigorating as well.  At the end of the day, I just like to look put together and a little funky.  I can spend a few days obsessing over what to wear… and truth be told, I enjoy every second of it.

So, there you have some very basic Naneenoo knowledge.  I promise you, I am deeper than all of this.  I just thought this was a good place to start.  It is like I am dating you, oh blogoshpere, and you got to court me a little tonight.  I can drop the heavy stuff on you later… at least after you have paid for dinner ; )