It's the finale...I'm nervous, Garett's nervous, Blake is nervous, Becca is nervous...you get the idea.
The big decision gets made in the Maldives. Such a pretty place, but not much to do outside of a hut, and if you're not into water activities. This show is a watershed on a lot of levels and there's a lot of water (tears) shed.
It's meet the parents..and Garett meets Becca's family.
Becca's sister, Emily, seems so lovely and genuine and caring toward Becca.
Garret brought wine and flowers..and tears to the meeting.
They love Garrett.
Blake also brings flowers and wine....except no gift bag. His flowers match the outfit.
Emma is also lovely to Blake..she thinks he'd be a teammate (I agree with Emily)...but the family members plant a seed with a few of them asking him how he would handle it if Becca didn't pick him. Blake's getting nervous. HE thinks it might be a cures.
Final 1:1 dates
There's not a lot to do on the island so they go on a boat ride, by the EQUATOR. That was an important thing to be mentioned. The highlight of the 1:1 was the bobbing equator sign..and Becca says 'just like us, 50/50.' Whah?
They have a boat ride, swim with the dolphins and see them doing "tricks". I don't think they are tricks out in the ocean.
Garrett says he really loves her.......and says he can say 'did you pack a lunch mate'. What's a lunch mate? Is that like an American "Lunchable"?
Blake..
Well since the boat ride was already taken, they rode around the island. Becca wants to explore every inch of the island on the bike. Blake has re-set himself emotionally and is ready to be present and mindful on the date.
At his little villa he gives her a keep sake box. Adorable. And how quaint that there are developed photos in it. So much effort.
I think I'd pick Blake.
FINAL ROSE
Becca has glitter on white...and I think she's barefoot. Chris is narrating the show and prepares everyone that this next scene is dramatic and sad.
And who comes out of the boat is sweaty Blake. It's like his tears had foreshadowing..
Blake got shut down by Becca...and his face and eyeballs were pouring water. He doesn't get it.
He says I love you, good bye.
Chris then interviews Blake and Becca. Blake seems somewhat well-adjusted and doesn't seem angry. Becca looks pretty in purple.
The engagement...
Garett looks the best he's ever looked. His face is considerably drier than Blake's. He starts his proposal..Becca interrupts, he furrows his brow...likely wondering if he is going to be given the heave-ho. Then she says she loves him...and he's like ohhhhh....I get it y ou pick me...then they reassemble each other and hold hands and he proposes. The ring seems huge...She says yes..and then there is some bad editing...they are shoreside and exclaiming they're engaged, then they go back to to the engagement deck/dock. Then back on the beach.
Becca gets annoying...
Then we go back to the live studio...where everyone just learned what happened. Which I think really? Is it really a surprise? A lot of people seem to watch or read the spoiler video/blogs.
Becca and Blake come out and she's whooping it up and is overcome with excitement. I think she wants to high ten everyone in the audience. It seemed a little forced..or maybe it's me...but it was way over the top.
The have a couch chat with Chris. They address Garett's social media presence. I"m not sure what he did, and I'm not going to do any research..but it seems like both of them had a lot of media training and their key words were: "learn", "grow", "move forward". They both used those words and phrases over and over.
We also got a peek into what they do on their rendezvous vacations. We've learned that Garett snores.and Becca says annoying things "So are you going to keep me?".
What they want as their next move as couple is to go to Costco together. sigh.
And they will both check out Minneapolis and Reno to see where they will live, but then will go to California. I don't get it..and I don't get them. But Becca is happy and so is Garett..I'm sure they will both learn, grow and move forward.
I wonder if Blake will be the next bachelor...and until that time..
I LOVE THIS SHOW:)
(and I bet Bachelor in Paradise will be super entertaining)
Happy 10th and final year of the Rose Report.
Wishing you all amazing journeys of true love. xoxoxo
Monday, August 6, 2018
Monday, July 16, 2018
I gave this episode the cold shoulder
I gave this episode the cold shoulder...I think I'm emotionally spent from the World Cup soccer game final...that was emotionally exhausting. I can see how this 'journey' would be tiring for Becca...she has to travel to different hometowns..and navigate different family situations and sit down and not eat dinner with them.
Instead of watching closely, I was on IG or Facebook....I think I'll be into next week..but for now..this is what I've got
Garrett.
He's still super enthused and charged. He wanted to plant some seeds with Becca...nope..this isn't the fantasy overnight date..he took her on his tractor and they went for a ride and planted seed. I"ll just leave that there. Oh wait...then they planted a rose bush.
Becca and Garrett arrive to his house..and she has a huge bouquet of flowers and a gift bag. Garrett's brother seems aggressive.
They sit down to dinner and then immediately mom pulls Garrett for a chat. Later Becca and Dad have parallel talk. Dad wants to talk about Garrett and how he shouldn't be hurt but Becca then tells Dad what Becca wants. Both poor listeners.
They leave...the men in the family aggressively hug Garrett.
Jason..
Based on Jason's date, I would have broken up with him. HIs surprises were a wing eating contest , hockey and a hambone ride. First eating contests are ewwww...second..chicken wings are double ewww...then they spend time in a cold arena.
Jason did help her with her skates which was nice.
You know what my favourite part of the show...Jason's brother. and his husband..Steven and Billy. Awwww...Steven asked great questions and told Jason..there's not much runway left.
After talking with his brother and brother in law he opens up to Becca....he threw wide the door...and Becca liked it.
Blake
Ooooo...Becca loves her some Blake.
Blake takes her to his high school...where he happens to run into his teachers who happen to be there on their day off. Then they head to the library and he talks about a school shooting:(
To lighten the mood he has another surprise..in the auditorium...it's...
nope it's not Pink
It's Betty Who
That's what I said...Who?
I've never heard of her...but she invited them to dance with her..
At the house...Blake doesn't seem warm with his mom or dad. And his mom and serious volume in her hair. There was a lot of lift in her locks. They sat down to a plated meal...Shelly immediately talks to Blake. I'm trying to figure Blake's jacket cardigan...it was wintery and he wore a summer jacket under his coat.
When Blake and his dad talk..Blake's dad says the school shooting affected Blake more than the divorce.Blake seems like he's trying to convince his parent's that Becca is right.
Colton
They shop for kids at a toy store...they are going to see two kids at the hospital...the girl they visit is the cutest and she stole the show..she seemed so loving and bright and positive.
Colton and Becca do some activities with the kids then leave.
Colten said tonight will be foreign. Racially diverse? nope..it'll be foreign to him to bring a woman home..because he's a virgin (in case you missed the other 9 times it was mentioned).
What was with this date and all the women in he house including Becca wearing an off the shoulder or a cold shoulder top? Is this foreshadowing? Colten's mom's top was like a cold arm shirt..the gape was precariously closed with a few gold fastener clasps.
Becca thinks she should ask Colten's mom if Colten is ready to settle down...because he 'hasn't had a lot of relationships'. Colten's mom says this is not a talk she usually has.
Colten's dad brings up Tia to Colten..and Colten says that was addressed. How does Pa know about Tia if it was only a weekend thing?
Tete a tetes
Becca meets with her best friends...was it me or did they not seem that interested in the details.
Tia pulls Becca aside to tell her that it bugs her that she picked Colten
She was just being honest Tia says. Becca needs some time alone to process it. That's a good strategy..rather than just reacting...I should try that sometime.
Rose ceremony
Requires a steep set of stairs to access the rose ceremony room. They are all wearing blue except Blake is wearing a black shirt and red bow tie...which was really matching Becca's late 80s dramatic grad dress vibe.
Colten makes a quick stop with Chris to see if he has to sleep with Becca at the Fantasy Overnight dates. Chris, likely holding back laughter, says however you choose to navigate that as a man and as a couple. That vague answer helped Colten.
Well that was premature articulation because he didn't get the rose !
The men off to the FOD next week are Jason, Blake and Garrett.
Until next week I love this show (and the Croatian soccer team)!!!! (and hopefully I'm back to fully emotional self)
Instead of watching closely, I was on IG or Facebook....I think I'll be into next week..but for now..this is what I've got
Garrett.
He's still super enthused and charged. He wanted to plant some seeds with Becca...nope..this isn't the fantasy overnight date..he took her on his tractor and they went for a ride and planted seed. I"ll just leave that there. Oh wait...then they planted a rose bush.
Becca and Garrett arrive to his house..and she has a huge bouquet of flowers and a gift bag. Garrett's brother seems aggressive.
They sit down to dinner and then immediately mom pulls Garrett for a chat. Later Becca and Dad have parallel talk. Dad wants to talk about Garrett and how he shouldn't be hurt but Becca then tells Dad what Becca wants. Both poor listeners.
They leave...the men in the family aggressively hug Garrett.
Jason..
Based on Jason's date, I would have broken up with him. HIs surprises were a wing eating contest , hockey and a hambone ride. First eating contests are ewwww...second..chicken wings are double ewww...then they spend time in a cold arena.
Jason did help her with her skates which was nice.
You know what my favourite part of the show...Jason's brother. and his husband..Steven and Billy. Awwww...Steven asked great questions and told Jason..there's not much runway left.
After talking with his brother and brother in law he opens up to Becca....he threw wide the door...and Becca liked it.
Blake
Ooooo...Becca loves her some Blake.
Blake takes her to his high school...where he happens to run into his teachers who happen to be there on their day off. Then they head to the library and he talks about a school shooting:(
To lighten the mood he has another surprise..in the auditorium...it's...
nope it's not Pink
It's Betty Who
That's what I said...Who?
I've never heard of her...but she invited them to dance with her..
At the house...Blake doesn't seem warm with his mom or dad. And his mom and serious volume in her hair. There was a lot of lift in her locks. They sat down to a plated meal...Shelly immediately talks to Blake. I'm trying to figure Blake's jacket cardigan...it was wintery and he wore a summer jacket under his coat.
When Blake and his dad talk..Blake's dad says the school shooting affected Blake more than the divorce.Blake seems like he's trying to convince his parent's that Becca is right.
Colton
They shop for kids at a toy store...they are going to see two kids at the hospital...the girl they visit is the cutest and she stole the show..she seemed so loving and bright and positive.
Colton and Becca do some activities with the kids then leave.
Colten said tonight will be foreign. Racially diverse? nope..it'll be foreign to him to bring a woman home..because he's a virgin (in case you missed the other 9 times it was mentioned).
What was with this date and all the women in he house including Becca wearing an off the shoulder or a cold shoulder top? Is this foreshadowing? Colten's mom's top was like a cold arm shirt..the gape was precariously closed with a few gold fastener clasps.
Becca thinks she should ask Colten's mom if Colten is ready to settle down...because he 'hasn't had a lot of relationships'. Colten's mom says this is not a talk she usually has.
Colten's dad brings up Tia to Colten..and Colten says that was addressed. How does Pa know about Tia if it was only a weekend thing?
Tete a tetes
Becca meets with her best friends...was it me or did they not seem that interested in the details.
Tia pulls Becca aside to tell her that it bugs her that she picked Colten
She was just being honest Tia says. Becca needs some time alone to process it. That's a good strategy..rather than just reacting...I should try that sometime.
Rose ceremony
Requires a steep set of stairs to access the rose ceremony room. They are all wearing blue except Blake is wearing a black shirt and red bow tie...which was really matching Becca's late 80s dramatic grad dress vibe.
Colten makes a quick stop with Chris to see if he has to sleep with Becca at the Fantasy Overnight dates. Chris, likely holding back laughter, says however you choose to navigate that as a man and as a couple. That vague answer helped Colten.
Well that was premature articulation because he didn't get the rose !
The men off to the FOD next week are Jason, Blake and Garrett.
Until next week I love this show (and the Croatian soccer team)!!!! (and hopefully I'm back to fully emotional self)
Monday, July 9, 2018
Down to 4 - World Cup and the Bachelorette
Wills leopard on leopard
What a rollercoaster.
I'm still recovering from Croatia's win on Saturday- although my telomeres are likely shorter and I likely experienced several hypertensive events...Yesssss....Croatia made it to the final 4! I had the faith (and they are my bet at the office e World Cup pool)
But like the 2018 World Cup the Bachelorette has been a series of upsets.
The group is off to the Bahamas where Becca picks her final 4- who go to hometowns.
They arrive to the Bahamas where Chris tells Becca - it's a 'huge' week. I'm not exactly sure what he means...but emotions and stress are running high as the men vy for Becca and a chance to put a ring on it.
I'm not sure who they hired for Becca's makeup but I think it was too heavy...the foundation and the blush...and of course she can't leave 'Merica without her eyelashes. Man she packs a lot of eyelash. I think Becca would looked gorgeous bronzed and beachy...since she likes flash..maybe a gold eyeshadow.
Okay..but back to the Bahamans.
First 1:1 date is with Colton.
Everyone's talking about Colton's virginity. And if I had a shot for every time Becca said conch, I'd need to get thee to emergency. They head on a catamaran...some guy who is not a pirate approaches and jumps on to show them how to dance and how to go diving for conch - which contains Bahamian viagra. It's a worm like looking substance that is likely high in collagen. Aphrodisiac? not likely...but I'd bet that it's very high in glycine....important for joint health.
So after 20 mentions of conch..they go sit at a table with plated food and Colton says he's a virgin...Becca excuses herself...likely cursing the conch she ingested...and has to think about Colton's virginity. Colton is not waiting for marriage..but he wants to present his 'gift' to the right person.
She gives him a rose..likely thinking that she's that person.
Garrett is the next 1:1
Garret has unbridled enthusiasm. he's pumped about his 1:1. They fly in a sea plane.
They talk.
He gets a rose.
(Garrett is boring)
Last 1:1 Blake
Those dance classes do pay off. Becca takes Blake to a beach party. Blake is so excited to get out from house arrest and he let's out all his dance moves that he learned from Arthur Murray. He tried to make it applicable for the Baha men's new single release. The couple also go up on stage uninvited by the band and annoyingly dance. Becca's getting her groove on and Blake is doing a mash up of every swing dance move he learned at class.
At the "dinner"- Blake opens up! He talks about his mom's infidelity and how he doesn't want to be like that. Becca swoons...and she says she's in Loooovvveee with Blake.
I don't get it.
But Blake gets a rose.
My 3 faves on a 3:1 Leo, Wills, Jason
They play some beach volleyball. Leo looks good with his hair up. Jason looks so cute in his green shorts and white t-shirt. And Wills style does not disappoint. He's looking fly..as usual.
Jason doesn't say he loves her . Gasp! what? Not yet? Becca is not sure if this is where it should be at.
Adorable Wills basically gives her a soliloquy telling her she gives him hope for love and kindness..omg I almost cried. I love Wills.
Leo says he can't give her a house but he can give her love..not to her but off camera. Perhaps Becca detected a scrub vibe..and she broke up with him beachside.
They ditch Leo...leave him at the beach. Maybe a big black boat will pick him up later and take him to the airport.
The two go for dinner....Becca decides to give the rose to ....JASON???????whah?????? She might have made a mistake with not picking Wills. I don't get it.
Wills is devastated...and has to exit the car so he can cry off camera.
Maybe he'll be the next Bachelor...pleasssseeeee!!!!!
Next week hometowns....one step closer to a Neil Lane diamond and Becca's Cinderella story
I'm also hoping that Croatia's Cinderella story comes true and the team comes home with an 18K FIFA World Cup trophy.
Until next week.....I LOVE THIS SHOW...(and GO CROATIA)
What a rollercoaster.
I'm still recovering from Croatia's win on Saturday- although my telomeres are likely shorter and I likely experienced several hypertensive events...Yesssss....Croatia made it to the final 4! I had the faith (and they are my bet at the office e World Cup pool)
But like the 2018 World Cup the Bachelorette has been a series of upsets.
The group is off to the Bahamas where Becca picks her final 4- who go to hometowns.
They arrive to the Bahamas where Chris tells Becca - it's a 'huge' week. I'm not exactly sure what he means...but emotions and stress are running high as the men vy for Becca and a chance to put a ring on it.
I'm not sure who they hired for Becca's makeup but I think it was too heavy...the foundation and the blush...and of course she can't leave 'Merica without her eyelashes. Man she packs a lot of eyelash. I think Becca would looked gorgeous bronzed and beachy...since she likes flash..maybe a gold eyeshadow.
Okay..but back to the Bahamans.
First 1:1 date is with Colton.
Everyone's talking about Colton's virginity. And if I had a shot for every time Becca said conch, I'd need to get thee to emergency. They head on a catamaran...some guy who is not a pirate approaches and jumps on to show them how to dance and how to go diving for conch - which contains Bahamian viagra. It's a worm like looking substance that is likely high in collagen. Aphrodisiac? not likely...but I'd bet that it's very high in glycine....important for joint health.
So after 20 mentions of conch..they go sit at a table with plated food and Colton says he's a virgin...Becca excuses herself...likely cursing the conch she ingested...and has to think about Colton's virginity. Colton is not waiting for marriage..but he wants to present his 'gift' to the right person.
She gives him a rose..likely thinking that she's that person.
Garrett is the next 1:1
Garret has unbridled enthusiasm. he's pumped about his 1:1. They fly in a sea plane.
They talk.
He gets a rose.
(Garrett is boring)
Last 1:1 Blake
Those dance classes do pay off. Becca takes Blake to a beach party. Blake is so excited to get out from house arrest and he let's out all his dance moves that he learned from Arthur Murray. He tried to make it applicable for the Baha men's new single release. The couple also go up on stage uninvited by the band and annoyingly dance. Becca's getting her groove on and Blake is doing a mash up of every swing dance move he learned at class.
At the "dinner"- Blake opens up! He talks about his mom's infidelity and how he doesn't want to be like that. Becca swoons...and she says she's in Loooovvveee with Blake.
I don't get it.
But Blake gets a rose.
My 3 faves on a 3:1 Leo, Wills, Jason
They play some beach volleyball. Leo looks good with his hair up. Jason looks so cute in his green shorts and white t-shirt. And Wills style does not disappoint. He's looking fly..as usual.
Jason doesn't say he loves her . Gasp! what? Not yet? Becca is not sure if this is where it should be at.
Adorable Wills basically gives her a soliloquy telling her she gives him hope for love and kindness..omg I almost cried. I love Wills.
Leo says he can't give her a house but he can give her love..not to her but off camera. Perhaps Becca detected a scrub vibe..and she broke up with him beachside.
They ditch Leo...leave him at the beach. Maybe a big black boat will pick him up later and take him to the airport.
The two go for dinner....Becca decides to give the rose to ....JASON???????whah?????? She might have made a mistake with not picking Wills. I don't get it.
Wills is devastated...and has to exit the car so he can cry off camera.
Maybe he'll be the next Bachelor...pleasssseeeee!!!!!
Next week hometowns....one step closer to a Neil Lane diamond and Becca's Cinderella story
I'm also hoping that Croatia's Cinderella story comes true and the team comes home with an 18K FIFA World Cup trophy.
Until next week.....I LOVE THIS SHOW...(and GO CROATIA)
Monday, July 2, 2018
RUMI-nations about this episode
Well this is going to be a short report:) Due to an important fam jam....I could not catch the early show ..so here are some RUMI-nations
The Springtime of Lovers Has Come
They are all in Richmond Virginia..Virginia is the for lovers. Really? Is that the tagline for the state?
Well..it's Springtime in Virginia. And we have the first date with Jason.
This date is all about surprises. The first one is that travel by public transport!
They head to a church. Jason is sporting a cross. Good choice Jason..then they glaze some donuts and head to unhappy hour.
I think he surprise of this date is that there is no theme. Just a bunch of low budget stops and open alcohol in the streetcar.
Becca 'arranged' to meet his friends...which really wasn't a treat for Jason really..it was stealth recon for Becca. That was a good idea.
Jason seems balanced and lovely and he's super cute. His friends seem that way too:)
Jason gets a rose!
Group date: The Intellectual is Always Showing Off
Well this was supposed to be a debate. With some intellect and rhetoric. It really was more of a Q and A. I think Chris thought he was showing off. Instead he was showing his true colours of insecurity and aggression. It really is true that the less you say the smarter you appear..
After the less than stimulating 'debate' they have a get together. Lincoln and Chris argue some more. We learn that Chris once weighed 300 lbs which is irrelevant. And that Chris has two huge gaping holes in his knees. Yeah okay ripped jeans are a thing....but Chris tends to take something small and blow it wide open...like his knee hole jeans.
Lincoln also complains to Becca about Chris....tsk tsk...never complain about other dudes to the Bachelorette...it only gets you a quick black car ride to the airport.
Wills says he loves her. I"m mesmerized by Wills eyes.
Colton gets the rose. I'm betting dollars to glazed donuts that she had a thing for football players in high school.
Let Go of Your Worries
LEO GETS A DATE!! Finally I get to learn more about the man with the most voluminous hair.
Becca's not feeling herself..and Leo says "we don't have to do anything". He doesn't try too hard.And they end of having a great date. They shuck some oysters..eat them raw..then kiss each other...hmm.not sure what the breath situation is there. He managed to Becca feeling relaxed. He opened up at dinner that he doesn't feel good enough..and that was enough vulnerability to get a rose from Becca. I wasn't sure if they had a vibe...but Becca felt it and that's what matters.
Who Is At My Door?
Well...who ends up at Becca's door...you got it..Chris...he did some ruminating, put pen to paper...donned his camel jacket (which I agree with Becca..it was a. really nice coat)...but he came to her door and for what reason? I"m not sure...he said he was fighting for what he wanted. See.that's the problem dude..what you want is not the #1 consideration and Chris came off as so aggressive. He tells her he wants to marry her....she tells him she doesn't see this continuing...so she has to tell him again because he didn't hear it the first time. So she offers to walk him out...and he declines..and says he doesn't need it. And he gets a black car ride to the airport...I wonder who packed his suitcase.....hope he remembers is gaping hole in he knee jeans.
Love is Reckless
Becca is all fired up..and she decides to go straight to rose...Lincoln and Connor go rose-less
So next week..
they are off to Bahamas..
and some final words of wisdom from Rumi:
Raise your words
Not your voice
It is rain that grows flowers,
not thunder.
~ Rumi
Until next week
I LOVE THIS SHOW
The Springtime of Lovers Has Come
They are all in Richmond Virginia..Virginia is the for lovers. Really? Is that the tagline for the state?
Well..it's Springtime in Virginia. And we have the first date with Jason.
This date is all about surprises. The first one is that travel by public transport!
They head to a church. Jason is sporting a cross. Good choice Jason..then they glaze some donuts and head to unhappy hour.
I think he surprise of this date is that there is no theme. Just a bunch of low budget stops and open alcohol in the streetcar.
Becca 'arranged' to meet his friends...which really wasn't a treat for Jason really..it was stealth recon for Becca. That was a good idea.
Jason seems balanced and lovely and he's super cute. His friends seem that way too:)
Jason gets a rose!
Group date: The Intellectual is Always Showing Off
Well this was supposed to be a debate. With some intellect and rhetoric. It really was more of a Q and A. I think Chris thought he was showing off. Instead he was showing his true colours of insecurity and aggression. It really is true that the less you say the smarter you appear..
After the less than stimulating 'debate' they have a get together. Lincoln and Chris argue some more. We learn that Chris once weighed 300 lbs which is irrelevant. And that Chris has two huge gaping holes in his knees. Yeah okay ripped jeans are a thing....but Chris tends to take something small and blow it wide open...like his knee hole jeans.
Lincoln also complains to Becca about Chris....tsk tsk...never complain about other dudes to the Bachelorette...it only gets you a quick black car ride to the airport.
Wills says he loves her. I"m mesmerized by Wills eyes.
Colton gets the rose. I'm betting dollars to glazed donuts that she had a thing for football players in high school.
Let Go of Your Worries
LEO GETS A DATE!! Finally I get to learn more about the man with the most voluminous hair.
Becca's not feeling herself..and Leo says "we don't have to do anything". He doesn't try too hard.And they end of having a great date. They shuck some oysters..eat them raw..then kiss each other...hmm.not sure what the breath situation is there. He managed to Becca feeling relaxed. He opened up at dinner that he doesn't feel good enough..and that was enough vulnerability to get a rose from Becca. I wasn't sure if they had a vibe...but Becca felt it and that's what matters.
Who Is At My Door?
Well...who ends up at Becca's door...you got it..Chris...he did some ruminating, put pen to paper...donned his camel jacket (which I agree with Becca..it was a. really nice coat)...but he came to her door and for what reason? I"m not sure...he said he was fighting for what he wanted. See.that's the problem dude..what you want is not the #1 consideration and Chris came off as so aggressive. He tells her he wants to marry her....she tells him she doesn't see this continuing...so she has to tell him again because he didn't hear it the first time. So she offers to walk him out...and he declines..and says he doesn't need it. And he gets a black car ride to the airport...I wonder who packed his suitcase.....hope he remembers is gaping hole in he knee jeans.
Love is Reckless
Becca is all fired up..and she decides to go straight to rose...Lincoln and Connor go rose-less
So next week..
they are off to Bahamas..
and some final words of wisdom from Rumi:
Raise your words
Not your voice
It is rain that grows flowers,
not thunder.
~ Rumi
Until next week
I LOVE THIS SHOW
Monday, June 25, 2018
Danke Schoen
Before I get into the RR, I'd like to say thank-you very much to the Bachelor(ette)for providing me with a reason to look forward to Mondays:).
Ominous Spiritus and Vegas (baby)
I'm not sure which part of pop culture I missed...but where did "Vegas baby" as a saying come from?
They are all of to Vegas..Many sequins were harmed in producing outfits for Becca, as she tries desperately to reflect (lol) what she wears to the environment..if I were to match my outfit to my work environment-it's be super beige with a bit of taupe through in for contrast:)
There were some strange animals coming out in Vegas..I blame it on the fact that they stayed at the ARIA hotel. I think that sends some bad vibes. And there were all kinds of tension and bad vibes. Well....that and I don't think Vegas is a city of excellent decisions.
The men/boys arrived and Becca was - surprise- in their hotel room/compound which had a pool table and weights...so really the guys never had to leave. This show really does imprison them for awhile and remove freedoms and privileges to them. The men ran around their large room very enthusiastically and appreciatively. And then Becca said "let's take a gamble on love" and then she left the room in
The first 1:1 date was hot and random
Colton and Becca got to ride camels! Whah? They tried to hold hands but Becca's camel was ahead...too bad that romance opportunity on humpback was denied. They road in the hot ARId desert until they reached the...hot tub!
Nothing likecooling dusting off with a dip int the hot tub. There Becca feels comfortable with him to straddle him in the hot tub.
Becca changes into another shiny number. Then they don't have dinner, they make out at the dinner and Becca gives him a rose. And Colton is falling in love with Becca.
Group date
The only reason I'm excited is that I get to see Leo. I wonder what he says to Becca to make her keep him. He seems to be reasonable and level.
This date is a bit of a repeat of the Richard Marx date with a guy I know less about..Wayne Newton. Wayne is sporting a really deep tan and a really white smile. He shows the guys around his compound and they are to write a song for Becca to the tune of Danke Schoen-which he sings lovingly? to this wife. I ain't no Pitch Perfect I or 2 but I think his singing is off.
The guys later perform horribly-even Chris did although the guys thought he had swagger.
At the afterparty..in an arena..which to me seems like it would be a very cold afterparty...they call got Time with Becca (typically in the seats) except Chris didn't since he thought he performed the best. Chris took a gamble with that move. Blake ain't no fool-he is falling so hard for Becca. He awkwardly suctions her lips when he kisses her.
Blake gets the rose
2:1
Jordan and David- two biblical names of men who epically dislike each other.
Becca fails at matching her surroundings.she is wearing camo in the desert where there is little vegetation.
They take a bouncy Jeep ride to the middle of nowhere. The bouncy ride foreshadows the upcoming tumult. Both men unwisely insult each other to Becca. And they committed a major sin- they don't fawn over Becca. So this date wasn't really a date...the two were pitted against each other..and let their egos get in the way. Is it me or is David's nose crooked now..but other than that he looks like he's healing nicely...physically.but hopefully emotionally too because he doesn't get a rose! And Jordan and Becca gotta bounce. No literally they bounce there way out of there with the jeep with a compromised suspension system. Not sure who's coming for David.
Jordan and Becca go for dinner. I for one was really interested in his skin care regimen..but Becca didn't hear any compliments or questions. Jordan talked about modelling. I really don't think he's into Becca at all. So Becca and I both saw that he gets sent packing.
Because it's 2018 there is no longer a suitcase guy...but a suitcase girl.
Somehow I think Jordan had more than 1 piece of luggage.
Cocktail party.
Becca is creating drama with Chris. She's not sure if he's 1000% sure he wants to pursue her so she's miffed. Chris talks to her..then goes back to think some more..and needs to talk to her again.
He does some Wills Interruptus...and Will gives him 2 minutes of time. Why does Wills always put a foot on the table.So rude. And I think his move is "I'll not look like I'm into her, but I'm into her, and she'll know I'm into her..". I loved his suit that looked like upholstery. He looks so fantastic. After Chris' 2 minutes were up Wills came back and they essentially had a staring contest. I think Chris thought he could stare down Wills and will him to give him more time with Becca. If I was a gambling woman, I'd bet on Wills. Wills won- Chris had to get up:) and Will sat back down and put his foot up on the table again. sigh. All I heard Leo talk to Becca about was asking her what type of workout she does.
Rose ceremony
I"m not sure how far Leo is going..but I don't want him to go until he gets some air time...
It was John the software guy who didn't get the rose. Phew Chris got one...he sure learned his lesson..he can't take Becca's time for granted.
Next week....the city of lovers..Richmond Virginia? Whah?
Did someone gamble and lose the budget money for the next episode.
Until next week...
I LOVE THIS SHOW!!
Ominous Spiritus and Vegas (baby)
I'm not sure which part of pop culture I missed...but where did "Vegas baby" as a saying come from?
They are all of to Vegas..Many sequins were harmed in producing outfits for Becca, as she tries desperately to reflect (lol) what she wears to the environment..if I were to match my outfit to my work environment-it's be super beige with a bit of taupe through in for contrast:)
There were some strange animals coming out in Vegas..I blame it on the fact that they stayed at the ARIA hotel. I think that sends some bad vibes. And there were all kinds of tension and bad vibes. Well....that and I don't think Vegas is a city of excellent decisions.
The men/boys arrived and Becca was - surprise- in their hotel room/compound which had a pool table and weights...so really the guys never had to leave. This show really does imprison them for awhile and remove freedoms and privileges to them. The men ran around their large room very enthusiastically and appreciatively. And then Becca said "let's take a gamble on love" and then she left the room in
The first 1:1 date was hot and random
Colton and Becca got to ride camels! Whah? They tried to hold hands but Becca's camel was ahead...too bad that romance opportunity on humpback was denied. They road in the hot ARId desert until they reached the...hot tub!
Nothing like
Becca changes into another shiny number. Then they don't have dinner, they make out at the dinner and Becca gives him a rose. And Colton is falling in love with Becca.
Group date
The only reason I'm excited is that I get to see Leo. I wonder what he says to Becca to make her keep him. He seems to be reasonable and level.
This date is a bit of a repeat of the Richard Marx date with a guy I know less about..Wayne Newton. Wayne is sporting a really deep tan and a really white smile. He shows the guys around his compound and they are to write a song for Becca to the tune of Danke Schoen-which he sings lovingly? to this wife. I ain't no Pitch Perfect I or 2 but I think his singing is off.
The guys later perform horribly-even Chris did although the guys thought he had swagger.
At the afterparty..in an arena..which to me seems like it would be a very cold afterparty...they call got Time with Becca (typically in the seats) except Chris didn't since he thought he performed the best. Chris took a gamble with that move. Blake ain't no fool-he is falling so hard for Becca. He awkwardly suctions her lips when he kisses her.
Blake gets the rose
2:1
Jordan and David- two biblical names of men who epically dislike each other.
Becca fails at matching her surroundings.she is wearing camo in the desert where there is little vegetation.
They take a bouncy Jeep ride to the middle of nowhere. The bouncy ride foreshadows the upcoming tumult. Both men unwisely insult each other to Becca. And they committed a major sin- they don't fawn over Becca. So this date wasn't really a date...the two were pitted against each other..and let their egos get in the way. Is it me or is David's nose crooked now..but other than that he looks like he's healing nicely...physically.but hopefully emotionally too because he doesn't get a rose! And Jordan and Becca gotta bounce. No literally they bounce there way out of there with the jeep with a compromised suspension system. Not sure who's coming for David.
Jordan and Becca go for dinner. I for one was really interested in his skin care regimen..but Becca didn't hear any compliments or questions. Jordan talked about modelling. I really don't think he's into Becca at all. So Becca and I both saw that he gets sent packing.
Because it's 2018 there is no longer a suitcase guy...but a suitcase girl.
Somehow I think Jordan had more than 1 piece of luggage.
Cocktail party.
Becca is creating drama with Chris. She's not sure if he's 1000% sure he wants to pursue her so she's miffed. Chris talks to her..then goes back to think some more..and needs to talk to her again.
He does some Wills Interruptus...and Will gives him 2 minutes of time. Why does Wills always put a foot on the table.So rude. And I think his move is "I'll not look like I'm into her, but I'm into her, and she'll know I'm into her..". I loved his suit that looked like upholstery. He looks so fantastic. After Chris' 2 minutes were up Wills came back and they essentially had a staring contest. I think Chris thought he could stare down Wills and will him to give him more time with Becca. If I was a gambling woman, I'd bet on Wills. Wills won- Chris had to get up:) and Will sat back down and put his foot up on the table again. sigh. All I heard Leo talk to Becca about was asking her what type of workout she does.
Rose ceremony
I"m not sure how far Leo is going..but I don't want him to go until he gets some air time...
It was John the software guy who didn't get the rose. Phew Chris got one...he sure learned his lesson..he can't take Becca's time for granted.
Next week....the city of lovers..Richmond Virginia? Whah?
Did someone gamble and lose the budget money for the next episode.
Until next week...
I LOVE THIS SHOW!!
Monday, June 18, 2018
Straight to Rose
I'm soooo tired. Two rose ceremonies....and David returns from the ICU...that's exhausting.
I"m trying to write this report..and what..is...this "The Proposal"....I don't get this show....all I see is women getting announced and the women are precariously walking down the stairs..in heels..
Whoa so much love and disaster in one night.
After rose ceremony #1..they're going to UTAH!!
The men are super happy to get out of the house..
Garret gets the first date...they go bobsledding with
Garrett- this guy's enthusiasm is off-putting..is he really that excited about things? He loves chamagne..he's on cloud 10
They go bobsledding....with a couple of female bobsledders who were in the Olympics 06 and then got married.
They have a little alone time n front of food, he shares that he was married. Becca is momentarily freaked out..but then she's okay and has a romantic dance, I mean backwards sway with him. That seems to be her favourite dance position. I think Becca likes to maximize her body surface area touching her date.
Biggest group date ever.(13!)
Another couple who met on the job. A couple lumberjack and lumber jill. There will be some games and competition..you know...the usual.
Leo KILLED it as usual. Why doesn't he get more air time.
John someone scaled a the big log. That surprised me. He seems like the kinda guy that would solve all my computer and IT problems..but apparently he's got some physicality.
At the cocktail party Jean gave Becca a Miss Dior perfume bottle over which he covered the name with a well designed label that fit perfectly over it (maybe John helped him with that computer issue:) An he labelled it Becca Blanc even though he then told her he knew she'd like to keep her name (SO ANNOYING WHEN PEOPLE DON"T LISTEN). Then he dropped the L word (nope not the bobsledding couple orientation) but the LOVE word..he told Becca he loved her...and Becca wasn't feeling it..she sent him home..walked him out..then he asks about the perfume..I think he wanted it back...that Dior perfume ain't cheap. You know what is cheap? Talk!! He then retracted what he said about the love part.
Oh and Jordan put on his gold underpants.
No rose was awarded..Becca is distraught.
1:1
Wills. I like that he had his name on his sweatshirt.
Becca was feeling off..you know ..I was feeling off too...I had a less than stellar date a few days ago...put me off for about 24 hours....but it's all good.
Wills seemed very unaccustomed to the snow...he couldn't seem to walk on it..and he didn't bring gloves on the date..I'm not sure why they would put him on a snowmobile..But off they went..then they had a hilltop picnic..which really means just champagne.
Then they go off to dinner. Wills looks FINE!! Even with his suede booties. but he didn't pull our her chair.
Wills shares that his gf wanted a hallpass. So then he broke up with her. Good job Wills.
Wills seems really calm..and has beautiful eyes. I'm on Team Wills (Can I get a Wills hoodie for that?)
They walk out of the 'restaurant'...what were they going to do next? I was betting fireworks?? Nope..but they did create some of their own when they made out against a rock fence.
He gets the rose.
Chris walks into the room full of guys...and says Becca knows what she wants..so no rose ceremony tonight..and that they are going 'straight to rose'. I think we have a new cliche.
So straight to rose it is..
Kristian..and Nick the lawyer didn't get the rose..
But Jordan did?! I don't get that...but you know who did? LEO! I'm hoping he gets more airtime..or maybe I want to see more of him because he didn't say much..so I assume he's smarter.
Sorry for the short report...maybe I'm still a bit off.
Until next week..
I STILL LOVE THIS SHOW!!!
Monday, June 11, 2018
Blame it on the rain
You know it's not going to be a good day a the mansion when it starts off with a pathetic fallacy...it's raining..not men at the mansion but a series of unfortunate events.
(Budget) Spa date:
I'm not sure how they budget for this show, but some dates have way more of a budget than others.The group spa date, replete with Becca's 'friends' - former bachelorettes are at a 'spa' to help her sort out who will be a good match for her. Becca greets the guys in a white robe and spa slides that look like $1 Walmart slip ons (that I might have bought one year:). The funniest was that everyone was wearing them, it was a great equalizer.
For most of the spa date, I was confused about what happened between Tia and Colton. They both had odd, sheepish grins. I really didn't think anything happened between those two, but it all seemed drawn out. What I found most odd was the 'spa' experience. The women soaked their feet in buckets, did that spa not have foot baths? Between the matching footwear and the foot bucket washing, it seemed like a Soviet style spa experiences.
Jordan massaged Becca's feet and just for funsies- the girls applied nailpolish on the guys. There was no interrogative questions...except for Becca having an conversation with Tia with it ending that Becca loved Tia.
After that , the guys hang with Becca. Jordan says he's a golden retriever in the relationship and Becca keeps a straight face when Jordan says it is hard dating someone with him being a model.
Lol 4000 swipes:) I"m not even sure Becca likes Jordan. Has she kissed him? I don't think so..and she's into kissing everyone...she's test driving everyone..and I think she's like Arie and is a female kissing bandit.
Dave and Jordan swipe jabs. Jordan says God is on his side and ominously says there is some bad karma coming Dave's way. Jordan says that attached to his name is professionality. Is that like Professional + Personality but combined? Reminds me of a nail salon I went to before a friend's wedding that was called Professionail (no N was wasted in building that salon's name...come to think of it, it was way more luxe than Becca's spa day)
Colton says he's her for Becca...aaaand..that' all it takes for her to give him the rose.
1:1 date
Chris kinda reminds me of Ben Stiller...not Zoolander..more something about Mary.
I wouldn't have picked him for a 1:1. He seems full of trepidation. But guess who broke down those walls? Becca?? No "You should have known better" lol...but RICHARD MARX.
I haven't seen that guy since he had hair like Leo.
He's been right here waiting for another appearance.
The date happens at Capitol records where they will write a song for each other..and Richard says" just write what you think and how you feel"...yeah yeah..psychologists say that all the time..easier said than done.
Becca busted a little rhyme.
Chris meanwhile busted his ass, dealt with childhood trauma, whilst sitting on the floor at Capitol records and birthed some verses. Nice job Chris.
BREAKING NEWS....that date was interrupted by a historic handshake between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un...kinda like the Bachelorette...it seemed fabricated and staged in a mansion like background. They shook hands and I think they're in a relationship..
Phew.the show continued..(and maybe Korea will get rid of it's nuclear weapons)...two very important items.
The two sat down to dinner, did not eat, Chris shared. Becca likes that..because she likes honesty and openness...(b/c in case you weren't aware she was blindsided and lied to).
Chris gets the rose for vulnerability (When you go all Brene Brown vulnerable.you really get the prize).
I'm on team vulnerable. I like Chris.
Date's not over...guess who hasn't left..Richard..he's right there waiting again..and he sings "Right here waiting". We got it Richard..you ain't going nowhere. Except for you hair...that shizzle got lopped off in '91 I think.
There was an incident..Dave the chicken fell out of bed and smashed his face. Is this bad karma? Is it because chickens don't fly. An ambulance came to the mansion and took Dave away..and he broke his face and is in ICU..he was well enough to talk to Becca and told her he couldn't wait to see her.
Group date: Ready to
There are some female footballers (American) who put the group date guys through some drills. I"m not sure if they always practice in crop tops and hoop earrings (sigh).
After some drills..guess what? there will be a game for Becca. The Becca Bowl. I think they should have called it the Becca Rosebowl..but noone asked me.
The game ended in a tie..Clay smashed his wrist . Another ambulance..I tell ya.this episode has a lot of injuries...
There is a cocktail party. Blake is starting to unravel because he's not getting time with her. Becca is kissing everyone she talks to. Clay comes back from Emergency...He gets the rose (affixed to he arm sling).
Rose Ceremony time
Becca is wearing a dress that looks like it was on an episode in the early 2000s. Kudos to her for managing to get into and having the mic pack on her butt.
I forgot the guys name who grabbed her and wanted to show her that his skill was in baseball, but then he makes here hit a ball and run on the watered down mansion driveway in heels and a tight dress. I'd be annoyed.but she did it like a boss.
Clay meanwhile is sharing that his wrist needs surgery and that he might need to bounce from the mansion because of his NFL career.
So he takes her aside and tells her..she kinda cries. I think Clay made a good decision. and she walks him out..and watches him walk down the driveway. I"m not sure why because I think all his clothes are upstairs and he needs to pack. The guy injures his wrist and risks his career and there's not black limo to take him. Yeesh..some belt tightening at the mansion...maybe to pay for all these medical bills..medical care is not cheap in the USA.
We have Becca left on the driveway pondering...and no rose ceremony.
I knew the rain was predicting an unlucky episode...
Until next week's rose ceremony....I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!!!
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