Monday, August 5, 2013
The most dramatic conclusion: Part deux
Well..here we go part two.
I don't like rollercoasters...let alone emotional rollercoasters. This wasn't really exhilirating..just exhausting.
I love the Bachelor.but this really felt like a long good bye. I didn't really look forward to seeing who she would pick...rather it was just trepidation about how she would pick up the pieces.
So let's pick up where we left off in Antigua.
Des is left with Drew and Chris.
There's a Rose Ceremony...Des tearfully goes through it, telling them that if they accept the rose that they should really want to be there. Meanwhile I'm wondering if Des wants to be there.
It all feels a bit hollow...like she's really still crying for Brooks.
So both Drew and Chris accept and try to comfort her...'cause the last dude left.
There are times where i shake my head and wonder why I watch this weird show..then I remember that I love it..and then I soldier on.
Well..Des is uncertain she wants Drew to meet the family..so she decides to have a date on horseback to help her decide. Smelling like a hot horse is never a good thing.Des approaches Drew on horseback. Then next shot..another horse magically appears and her and Drew go for a gallop. They have some idle chat. Drew tells des he has spent most of the time in Antigua in his room. Odd. They sit on the sand..and Des immediately tells him. There is nothing bridle (bridal) about this horsey date. It sees Drew being bucked off off the show. You know what is awesome about Drew, he told her she didn't have to apologize for not loving him. He did such a great job handling the news, compared to how she handled Brooks giving her the kiss off.
Fade to light blue mini van...Drew leaves..
I'm thinking that Chris will meet a similar fate.
This show felt super long..especially with with 'Bachelor Nation' weighing in. I didn't really care what a random studio audience member thought of what was going to happen.
Chris
Well..gotta say..both Chris and Des look great in bathing suits. They look like the couples you see on couple resort ads. They both have great abs. Chris and Des hop on a boat..I get the feeling that Des is drinking a bit more to open off...the conversation sees boring and strained..the highlight of the boat trip was seeing a jumping fish.
Des them comes to Chris place...He gives her a journal! But he writes in it...an inscription, a quote, and his poems..who knows if there is any room left for her to write. She responds cooing "you're soo cute". Hmm..wonder if he's going to get a blue mini van escort off the island.
Family meeting.
Nate's back!! Did he get more tattoos?? The family meeting was mainly Nate talking. What is up with that? Nate actually isn't really that tough. He asks Chris.."Why should she choose you". Inwardly "well, he's the only one left". During the family date, I still wasn't convinced she would pick him.
Oddly, after meeting Chris for only 1 meeting, Des' dad said gives him permission.
Decision day.
Still I"m not sure she can pick Chris...
Chris picks a huge ring from Neil Lane's collection and he's ready to propose.
Chris arrives, unshaven. I think he tries to imitate Adam Levine..with the skinny suit and face hair. His facial hair doesn't seem to make his face look bigger.
Chris is about to propose....and then she interrupts him! Whoa..I"m thinking she's going to reject him..but she has to tell him about Brooks. She cleverly says she was blindsided by Brooks leaving, but that just illuminated what Chris was..someone who was always there...That was pretty clever...Chris is relieved and continues to propose. She says yes..
And she'll have a lifetime of chiropractic adjustments...
Dramatic yes...will this last..i dunno.Maybe she loves that he loves her...i dunno...
but what I do know is..
I still love this show.
ATR (after the Rose)
Des wears an oddly studded white dress
Des loves her ring.
Brooks seems like he's on anti-anxiety medication
Drew says the most lovely words..but seems like he has some anger underneath..but he said some pretty textbook k
Des and Chris look really good together....like they should be in picture frames..
Speaking of frames..Chris wrote ANOTHER poem..in a frame no less...
And the next bachelor is....
Juan Pablo
YEAH!!!
te quiero Juan Pablo
Monday, July 29, 2013
Most dramatic conclusion of the Bachelorette ever!!!!...kinda...part 1
I'm emotionally exhausted..and it's only part 1.
I can't bring myself to pay true homage to Drew and Chris' date. Partly because Des is living a lie with those two and partly because nothing original happened on those dates...
Drew
Drew and Des drive to Betty's hope. Well at least Betty has it for this date because it is fading fast for the dudes that are not Brooks. They kiss..ad nauseum, even he has to pull over to kiss her. They go to a fake festival with 8 other people present where there is dancing and limbo-ing. They collect gifts for what Drew believes will adorn their future home: maracas, leaves fashioned into hearts and roses. They have a picnic. Someone forgets to cut the pineapple, so rugged Drew cuts it sans cutting board all by himself. They eat fruit. She loves and trusts Drew. She loves his passion. Mother Nature rains on Des' plans to have dinner on the beach. What was with Des' geometric trippy pants? I think someone lost her evening dress and handed her those pants.
They cut right to the FOD where Drew accepts the card since he's already in the place. They have dessert on the bed.They have to kick the camera crew out. They have lots of passionate and intimate talking to do.
Meanwhile, back in Boise Brooks has to chat with mama and sister about his confusion. Speaking of confusion, whose house were they at the hometowns? I thought it was him mom's house, but then he flies to Boise to talk to his family. Details. Brooks doesn't know what to do. He's been thinking about his exotic date and the idea of proposing makes him feel uncomfortable. I really like how Brooks takes this so seriously and reflects on what he has to do..but if you feel uncomfortable about proposing you don't need Chris Harrison nor your mama to tell you it is not a good idea. Brooks' mom seems like such a good listener..his sister is great too....but wearing a bit too much eye makeup..
Chris
Roses are red
Roses are red
Chris' dates, I really dread.
Chris says he's truly, madly deeply in love with Des. yawn. Des meets up with Chris wearing a bikini top, pants and kind of a shredded vest thing. Someone had island fever picking her wardrobe. I mean Des looks great in a bikini..but the shredded vest looked a tad complicated.
Woot..helicopter date! Chris is afraid of heights. Downer. But with Des holding his hand he gets through it. They fly to Barbuda island. An island that looks like it is has no running water and like they are about to do some island camping. They roll around, kiss and then eat fruit.
Back to Antigua..Des has another unflattering dress and Chris looks like he might have borrowed one of Des' tops. They kiss at the table..he accepts the FOD card..where ..Chris wants to watch the stars .
PS Chris wrote Des some prose. yawn again..
Brooks
Brooks arrives to chat with Chris. Chris Harrison should bump Dr. Phil as America's #1 therapist. He is amazing at eliciting emotion and words from difficult situations. He uses pauses and silence effortlessly. He asks open-ended and tough questions without being mean...and just in time..he lends support to the person in the 'hot seat'.
After that conversation with Chris, Brooks is going to tell Des.
Now that was the long good bye.
Brooks, dressed appropriately in blue, approaches Des. She immediately knows something is wrong. She demands that he talks to her. And then sadness ensues. As he talks, she just knows. At this point there is nothing he can say. He apologizes, tells her he wishes it was different. She tries to pull some emotional blackmail- you're breaking my heart, I know what it is like to love but not for it to be reciprocated, I have never felt completely loved, I wanted you to meet my family. That is all sprinkled with copious crying.
Des. Make. It. Stop.
She walks him down a road..but she doesn't want him to hug her, but then she hugs him. No joke..painful to watch. Then she goes and finally walks away, back to the dock where she was dumped. Brooks seems to have a mini-meltdown among the palms. I thought he was going to back to her.
I totally give him cred for not going through with the FOD...and telling her sooner than later.
I know Des is already feeling pretty low..but why would she have the FOD with the sensitive Abercrombie guy and TS Eliot? She said she knew that it was Brooks. I feel badly for the other guys.
This ain't gonna be pretty.
But you know what it will be
The most dramatic conclusion in Bachelorette history.
Until next week's part 2..
I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!
I can't bring myself to pay true homage to Drew and Chris' date. Partly because Des is living a lie with those two and partly because nothing original happened on those dates...
Drew
Drew and Des drive to Betty's hope. Well at least Betty has it for this date because it is fading fast for the dudes that are not Brooks. They kiss..ad nauseum, even he has to pull over to kiss her. They go to a fake festival with 8 other people present where there is dancing and limbo-ing. They collect gifts for what Drew believes will adorn their future home: maracas, leaves fashioned into hearts and roses. They have a picnic. Someone forgets to cut the pineapple, so rugged Drew cuts it sans cutting board all by himself. They eat fruit. She loves and trusts Drew. She loves his passion. Mother Nature rains on Des' plans to have dinner on the beach. What was with Des' geometric trippy pants? I think someone lost her evening dress and handed her those pants.
They cut right to the FOD where Drew accepts the card since he's already in the place. They have dessert on the bed.They have to kick the camera crew out. They have lots of passionate and intimate talking to do.
Meanwhile, back in Boise Brooks has to chat with mama and sister about his confusion. Speaking of confusion, whose house were they at the hometowns? I thought it was him mom's house, but then he flies to Boise to talk to his family. Details. Brooks doesn't know what to do. He's been thinking about his exotic date and the idea of proposing makes him feel uncomfortable. I really like how Brooks takes this so seriously and reflects on what he has to do..but if you feel uncomfortable about proposing you don't need Chris Harrison nor your mama to tell you it is not a good idea. Brooks' mom seems like such a good listener..his sister is great too....but wearing a bit too much eye makeup..
Chris
Roses are red
Roses are red
Chris' dates, I really dread.
Chris says he's truly, madly deeply in love with Des. yawn. Des meets up with Chris wearing a bikini top, pants and kind of a shredded vest thing. Someone had island fever picking her wardrobe. I mean Des looks great in a bikini..but the shredded vest looked a tad complicated.
Woot..helicopter date! Chris is afraid of heights. Downer. But with Des holding his hand he gets through it. They fly to Barbuda island. An island that looks like it is has no running water and like they are about to do some island camping. They roll around, kiss and then eat fruit.
Back to Antigua..Des has another unflattering dress and Chris looks like he might have borrowed one of Des' tops. They kiss at the table..he accepts the FOD card..where ..Chris wants to watch the stars .
PS Chris wrote Des some prose. yawn again..
Brooks
Brooks arrives to chat with Chris. Chris Harrison should bump Dr. Phil as America's #1 therapist. He is amazing at eliciting emotion and words from difficult situations. He uses pauses and silence effortlessly. He asks open-ended and tough questions without being mean...and just in time..he lends support to the person in the 'hot seat'.
After that conversation with Chris, Brooks is going to tell Des.
Now that was the long good bye.
Brooks, dressed appropriately in blue, approaches Des. She immediately knows something is wrong. She demands that he talks to her. And then sadness ensues. As he talks, she just knows. At this point there is nothing he can say. He apologizes, tells her he wishes it was different. She tries to pull some emotional blackmail- you're breaking my heart, I know what it is like to love but not for it to be reciprocated, I have never felt completely loved, I wanted you to meet my family. That is all sprinkled with copious crying.
Des. Make. It. Stop.
She walks him down a road..but she doesn't want him to hug her, but then she hugs him. No joke..painful to watch. Then she goes and finally walks away, back to the dock where she was dumped. Brooks seems to have a mini-meltdown among the palms. I thought he was going to back to her.
I totally give him cred for not going through with the FOD...and telling her sooner than later.
I know Des is already feeling pretty low..but why would she have the FOD with the sensitive Abercrombie guy and TS Eliot? She said she knew that it was Brooks. I feel badly for the other guys.
This ain't gonna be pretty.
But you know what it will be
The most dramatic conclusion in Bachelorette history.
Until next week's part 2..
I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!
Monday, July 22, 2013
MTA
Men Tell All...the least favourite show of the season.
It is a show that could be 30 minutes. This is the show to watch if you want to re-capture any moment.
One thing this show likes to recapture are previous 'successful' bachelor couples..or even previous popular contestants.
Trista was there...wow..they get their money's worth from her. She's like the matriarch of the franchise..so much so that she deems who is 'deserving' of happiness. Sigh. Trista is tiresome. Ali, Emily and the also tiresome Ashley was there. Molly and Jason also show up to Bachelorette viewing parties...All I can think of is, do people dress up to watch the show. Not me..particularly this episode..i actually folded laundry, exfoliated and had a mud mask on for a good part of the show. There was not too much glamour going on in my condo watching the show. But I did get my laundry folded.
I watched Men Tell All..mainly to see if Zak was okay.
Men telling all is really a misnomer. It really was a recapitulation, combined with video flashbacks.
Juan Pablo was lovely and a fan favourite. I doubt he'll be the next bachelor...but he is adorable and I love how committed he is to his daughter.
James and Mikey are two peas in large bods....they look and act all puffed up. James interview was not illuminating at all..likely because he's not very bright. Mikey came close to punching out Kasey. Kasey did a great job of structuring his arguments. The thing I find funny about James and Mikey's conversations about women back in Chicago...is that they keep talking about tall and wealthy women...kinda gives me the impression that they are both gold diggers. Ewww..those two are so distasteful.
Speaking of which, Ben also leaves a bad taste in my mouth. He speaks of his aggression in pursuing someone...sounds very unromantic and very much like a game...and you guessed it ..'not for the right reasons'. And did Ben's baby mommy really find Dan in Vegas and talk smack about Ben? Who knows..and really..who cares??
Whoa Zack. That guy is heavy duty...and actually comes across as a bit desperate...did he seem sad or dare I say a bit pathetic? And how did Chris get Des' diary that Zak bought for her? And then Chris read Zak's poem that was written in invisible ink? Seriously? This sounds so adolescent. Well..why write it in invisible ink, when it is going to be read on international television. Super odd.
Zak tells us he's 31...and he's a bit late to the dating party...and he doesn't want to see like the one off creepy guy...Well he does come off super strong..and he had to have a strong finish...and decided to end with a song that he wrote. And of course her performed it. Zak really is too much. I can't tell if Zak is sad for Des or sad for himself...not sure.
But what..what is it I hear...The most dramatic season ending ever? Chris Harrison says it is the most dramatic..and he guarantees it.
It seems like Des will go home empty handed. Literally.
Until next week
I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!
Monday, July 15, 2013
Hometowns
I'm back in the blogging saddle..felt unwell last week so skipped the blog.
I came home to miss 17 minutes of the show and only to catch Zak giving Desiree a ring!!
Ahhh..whah???? She seemed touched to get it..And she gave him a Hoover-esque kiss of thanks.
Then ...the rest of the show was the fastest 1 hour and 43 minutes of my life..
Yup. Still no PVR.
Drew
All I have to say is that Des made some pretty solid decisions.
Drew...oh Drew..his hometown was..dare I say it..Amazing. The way he is with his sister. My heart melted into a puddle on the floor. Sealed it..Drew is da bomb. And his family seems pretty lovely..and he was straight with Des about his past.
I think I fell in love with Drew...even though he looks a little too Ambercrombie for my liking.
Chris.
Des flies over to Oregon..and meets Chris in lovely natural setting...Surprisingly she sees so unimpressed with nosegay he picked for her. I thought she loved small gestures? Hmm..maybe she got used to roses. Des has something for Chris. If you guessed a poem. Good guess!! But wrong . Thankfully. That poetry likely brought on my malaise last week. She did bring a sketch pad and sketched all their special moments. Awww. No not really.
They play a little ball in sporty outfits..with black stuff under their eyes (I always thought they were drawn on not stuck on). Then they head over to the parents. Whoa..well...I always thought chiropractors were a bit off..and Chris' dad didn't do much to change my opinion. It wasn't that he did a back adjustment with super loud popping on his potential future daughter in law..but it was the nose adjustment for Chris. That is supposed to give him more clarity? Like for his sinuses? or his nose for love? Dunno...just too much nose blowing close ups. Good thing Chris is a thorough wiper.
Chris' mom is pretty chill...so chill that she is almost aphasic. But at the end..Becky did approve of Des..but she seems cool as cucumber. Who was the person with bad blonde 90s 'do at table?
Brooks
Des loves Brooks..but does he love her back? Brooks is another stellar pick. Brooks is a pretty chill guy who seems to have his upper lip Bo-toxed...but he is so much more. Brooks runs toward Des..and they chat...Des presents an itemized list of the small moments that meant so much to her. It seems like she used all her paper sketching special moments for Chris. Even though she loves Brooks..it looks like she borrowed a page from someone's notebook to write this all down. For someone who journals and sketches, it's surprising that she didn't have better paper for these important moments.
Okay...they head into a canoe! Des thinks it's a blast. And then they head 7 blocks over to the gargantuan family home.Holy. Does it house that huge family? Or is that the matriarch's house. Whoa...
His family does seem super lovely. The name tags were a nice touch.
Brooks...if I may again...is amazing. He asked probing and thoughtful questions. He really seems serious and introspective. His mom and sister both seem like strong females. Liked that too.
I think I'd fall for Brooks too.
Nate
What is this dude's problem? He did say that he didn't think it was right with Sean...but is he some
Nate predicting it is not meant to be....what is he some kind of Bachelor soothsayer? Just seems like he has a lot of anger? What is his purpose in the show? Filler? Their parting hug didn't seem warm..he just gave her a pat pat. Then he hung around the lobby and peered around pillars. Odd.
Debrief with Chris..
She professes she loves Brooks. Weird thing is that she still wants to go on with the other guys. If you realized you loved someone wouldn't you call it a day ? These situations seem to be getting real..as real as you can get in this reality show....seems to me it would be more difficult as all these feelings get involved.
Ah well..not my show..
Rose Ceremony
Brooks (of course!)
Chris (okay i guess)
Drew (Mr. Adorbs)
But that means Zak...the fluid drilling engineer...gets cut...and the he is shocked. Des walks him out..and gives him the 'great guy' speech. Yikes. Not helpful. She gives the ring back (good touch). Poor Zak gives a pretty sad soliloquy in the limo. He's going back to a dark dark place. He doesn't want to be alone..and just wants to spend time with somebody. Then he gives the ring the same fate that he experienced...kicked to the curb! Boo...
Next week.men tell all!
But what drama is awaiting Des??!!!
Until next time...I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!!
Monday, July 1, 2013
Mucho ruido y pocas nueces (Much ado about nothing)
Ya-a-a-wwwn.
99% of that episode was the most boring episode. ever.
They are in Spain. Yesss!
The backdrop is gorgeous, the conversations are dry. Arguments are circular.
This episode was again about James and what he supposedly said to Mikey in the back of a car- the size of James apparently.
Noone would drop it.
Drew
Drew gets a one on one. Drew is falling hard for Des. At dinner, he grabs her and they run down a cobblestone street to 'escape' the camera. I would think the camera operators could catch up to them since Des is wearing 4 inch heels. Glad she didn't sprain an ankle..and he kisses her so 'passionately'.
What was with the dash? I'm pretty sure he signed a waiver allowing everything he said or did to be filmed. Drew is dud...he's a bit like 'guard and protect' Kasey...and he is laser focused on Des..and tells us all repeatedly. Drew also dips a bit too heavily into Dippity-do. His hair looks pretty flammable.
After Drew gets the rose he tells Des about James..Des is sad.
Group date..
Soccer game...You'd think Juan Paulo would be in his element..he was rocking the skin tight jersey and doing some fancy footwork. James however stood like a post in net..and expended likely less than 5 calories that whole game. James seems more like a weights guy than a cardio guy. He strikes me as someone who consumes a lot of chicken breasts and protein powder as mainstays in his diet.
Des and the girls win.
there is more conversation about what James said in the limo. (yawwwwwwwwn)
Zak
Zak the great kisser gets the one on one...they go draw some models. They then draw eachother and Zak does a funny drawing of her....a caricature of her that looks like it would appear in a horror film. Then Zak poses..likely to show is abs..they were lovely...I'm sure he could catch rainwater in them if he was lying down on a rainy day. Nice job Zak.
They go to dinner, in a cavernous restaurant..and they kiss in a dark hallway...but they didn't run away from the camera.
Des confronts James..in a prolonged discussion..James manages to talk about how this affects him. He's emotionally insolvent. Des still listens to his ramblings...She still doesn't send him home. Must have been that one tear he shed.
Here is where I think this show must have some effect on the psyche of those who are more emotionally vulnerable . There is some serious Bachelor groupthink that happens....and it is some weird Bachelor sociological phenonmena that the majority determines are the 'right reasons' to be there. You have to be there for the right reasons, be friendly with the others who are vying for the same 'prize' true love. Anyone that lives outside those rules is ostracized and reported on.
Yes James is a meathead, but do all of these guys have 100% pure intentions going on the show? No!
So many of them say "i started on this thinking it would be fun, but then it got serious". James looked like he was lying...but if Des can't tell that by his lack of eye contact, she has judgment issues.
Des confronts James again...still doesn't send him home
Cocktail party cancelled!
Des sees the light and sends James packing...along with JP..this time even Juan Paulo even shed a tear.
Just when I thought all the drama was over..it looks like next week will be the most dramatic show ever!!
Until next week..
Me encanta este programa!!!
Me encanta este programa!!!
Monday, June 24, 2013
International Love: München mag dich"
Well the Bachelorette finds herself and the 11 guys in Bavaria..Munich specifically. Germany doesn't leap to mind as a romantic destination. I think orderly, clean and timeliness - not true love...but it was a beautiful and chilly backdrop to this show.
This episode has a 1:1 and group date ...and the very awkward 2:1 date.
Worst product placement: the hotel. Chris said the name and the camera panned the hotel name. That was one of the longest hotel names I've seen. Who would remember that? That poor hotel is probably not going to get a lot of business from this show.
First 1:1 Chris.
yeah..still not sure about Chris. I think Des likes his care and attention, but he doesn't seem that interesting. They walk around town..try on some matching outfits.
Meanwhile, back in the polysyllabic hotel, Bryden is has concluded that his feelings are not 'where they should be'. So he figures he needs to crash her date and tell Des. Like now. I'm not sure what the urgency was. Bryden sets out to find them..in a city of over a million people. Meanwhile Chris and Des are square dancing and do see doe-ing to a polka beat. Seriously? Someone should have given them some polka lessons. Bryden is stopping people and asking if they have seen TV cameras (meanwhile a TV camera is falling him..and I'm betting you dollars to rose petals that the cameramen communicate with each other). As an Iraqui veteran and military person- I would have expected better reconnaisance from him.
But Bryden did find Des and sat her down on a cement step to tell her. She didn''t seem too busted up.
Chris and Des go on to dinner and surprise..she's wearing a sparkly dress..and surprise again..a private concert!!
Chris is awarded the rose.
Group date!
Oh.before the date..didn't it seem like all the guys were wearing the same hoodie...save for Michael whose hoodie strings were thicker. Maybe they were hotel issue because it was chilly in Germany.
They all got Canada Goose jackets and climbed to the highest peak on a gondola! They get a bit of yodeling in.Then they all go on some crazy fast sleds down a hill (sans helmets) and then have a little soiree in a snow castle. Des is clearly into Brooks because she nearly lunges at him to kiss him...Zak reveals on the mountain top that he thought he was going to be a priest..but on a European trip after college he stopped hearing that calling. Mikey grabs her and tells her he wants a family of five. James and Des go to a private room and kiss..and Brooks sees. Eeek. Awkward.
Brooks gets the rose!
1:1
Whoa...it's going to be tense. Michael pre-decides it's going to be Armageddon. And then he gets all legal beagle and says he's going to charge Ben with fraud and impersonating a southern gentleman.Ben and Michael set off to the date in a limo sitting beside eachother and not looking at eachother. Des meets them and tells them they will do a polar bear swim...they get changed in their swim suits..but just kidding. They are going into a hot tug. Yep a hot tug. A hot tub that is kind of a boat. Michael was trying to cross-examine Ben..which got worse when they got changed for dinner. Michael called Ben's faith and commitment as a father to question. It seemed like a really bad strategy because he seemed to be a bit like a bully. It does seem odd though that Ben wouldn't call his son while he was gone. Ben excused himself to cool down. Des went to get him..and somehow she decides to give Ben the boot!
But Ben seemed super angry in the limo..commenting that the camera men should 'wrap this up' and then says "do you want me to sit here and look unhappy", and saying he coudln't believe Michael got further than him. When I saw that I thought.."wrong reasons". Ben was looking to party in Munich...did he say something like..I want to be seen with someone in Munich? dunno..i didn't catch it..and no..still no PVR.
Fireside chat with Chris
Chris gets an update from Des. He calls Des on all her kissing of all the dudes. Okay, I knew that Des liked Brooks..but Zak as a good kisser? who knew?
But what Des knows..is that she doens't need a rose ceremony She knows who she's going to kick in the lederhosen. Meanwhile the guys are pumped to see Des especially Drew who was going to expose James' wrong reasons for being on this show. Is James really here for fame.Seems like he might be the type.
Fast forward to Rose Ceremony
Des does not need a cocktail party...her mind is made up...and her future doesn't involve Mikey.
Next stop in this world tour...Barcelona
Until next week: Ich liebe diese show!!!
This episode has a 1:1 and group date ...and the very awkward 2:1 date.
Worst product placement: the hotel. Chris said the name and the camera panned the hotel name. That was one of the longest hotel names I've seen. Who would remember that? That poor hotel is probably not going to get a lot of business from this show.
First 1:1 Chris.
yeah..still not sure about Chris. I think Des likes his care and attention, but he doesn't seem that interesting. They walk around town..try on some matching outfits.
Meanwhile, back in the polysyllabic hotel, Bryden is has concluded that his feelings are not 'where they should be'. So he figures he needs to crash her date and tell Des. Like now. I'm not sure what the urgency was. Bryden sets out to find them..in a city of over a million people. Meanwhile Chris and Des are square dancing and do see doe-ing to a polka beat. Seriously? Someone should have given them some polka lessons. Bryden is stopping people and asking if they have seen TV cameras (meanwhile a TV camera is falling him..and I'm betting you dollars to rose petals that the cameramen communicate with each other). As an Iraqui veteran and military person- I would have expected better reconnaisance from him.
But Bryden did find Des and sat her down on a cement step to tell her. She didn''t seem too busted up.
Chris and Des go on to dinner and surprise..she's wearing a sparkly dress..and surprise again..a private concert!!
Chris is awarded the rose.
Group date!
Oh.before the date..didn't it seem like all the guys were wearing the same hoodie...save for Michael whose hoodie strings were thicker. Maybe they were hotel issue because it was chilly in Germany.
They all got Canada Goose jackets and climbed to the highest peak on a gondola! They get a bit of yodeling in.Then they all go on some crazy fast sleds down a hill (sans helmets) and then have a little soiree in a snow castle. Des is clearly into Brooks because she nearly lunges at him to kiss him...Zak reveals on the mountain top that he thought he was going to be a priest..but on a European trip after college he stopped hearing that calling. Mikey grabs her and tells her he wants a family of five. James and Des go to a private room and kiss..and Brooks sees. Eeek. Awkward.
Brooks gets the rose!
1:1
Whoa...it's going to be tense. Michael pre-decides it's going to be Armageddon. And then he gets all legal beagle and says he's going to charge Ben with fraud and impersonating a southern gentleman.Ben and Michael set off to the date in a limo sitting beside eachother and not looking at eachother. Des meets them and tells them they will do a polar bear swim...they get changed in their swim suits..but just kidding. They are going into a hot tug. Yep a hot tug. A hot tub that is kind of a boat. Michael was trying to cross-examine Ben..which got worse when they got changed for dinner. Michael called Ben's faith and commitment as a father to question. It seemed like a really bad strategy because he seemed to be a bit like a bully. It does seem odd though that Ben wouldn't call his son while he was gone. Ben excused himself to cool down. Des went to get him..and somehow she decides to give Ben the boot!
But Ben seemed super angry in the limo..commenting that the camera men should 'wrap this up' and then says "do you want me to sit here and look unhappy", and saying he coudln't believe Michael got further than him. When I saw that I thought.."wrong reasons". Ben was looking to party in Munich...did he say something like..I want to be seen with someone in Munich? dunno..i didn't catch it..and no..still no PVR.
Fireside chat with Chris
Chris gets an update from Des. He calls Des on all her kissing of all the dudes. Okay, I knew that Des liked Brooks..but Zak as a good kisser? who knew?
But what Des knows..is that she doens't need a rose ceremony She knows who she's going to kick in the lederhosen. Meanwhile the guys are pumped to see Des especially Drew who was going to expose James' wrong reasons for being on this show. Is James really here for fame.Seems like he might be the type.
Fast forward to Rose Ceremony
Des does not need a cocktail party...her mind is made up...and her future doesn't involve Mikey.
Next stop in this world tour...Barcelona
Until next week: Ich liebe diese show!!!
Monday, June 17, 2013
All around the world
....not just a Bieber song.but this is the episode to kick off a Bachelorette world tour!!
First stop Atlantic City.
It's like Las Vegas on the ocean they say. The Bachelors hop on a flight from LA to Atlantic City to meet Des.
First one on one date goes to...yawwwn...Brad..
Date card reads "Let our love shine through"
Oops..did I just yawn? Brad seemed like a bit of a snore to me. He does have a cute kid. yes. Oddly Zak says that Brad has a 'sympathetic situation'. Huh? Perhaps he has an "Awwww" factor. But sympathy? Sometimes I give the bachelors credit that they know what words mean. Ever the optimist.
Back to Shiny Brad. Brad and Des go to the boardwalk, eat some taffy then follow their noses to chocolate and enter a chocolate factory sans hair nets. Ewww. Love before sanitation on the Bachelorette. They ride some rides...apparently exciting/streesful dates create some type of attachment on an neurochemical level. Well..the slingshot didn't cut it...because there was no bond evident at dinner. What's with Des' glitzy outfits..This time a silver jacket. What the? They were in a lighthouse...some light shining on that jacket would be a serious beacon. There is close to zero conversation at dinner. I think they even ate a few bites at dinner. Des decides to end the dinner and asks him to explore the lighthouse. They climbed about 200 stairs..it was like a cardiac stress test..and indeed..he failed to win her heart. Right at the top she tells him she is not feeling it and that she doensn't want to take him away any more from his son. So back down the stairs Brad goes...and cries a little during his exit interview. I always wonder...do they guys cry for her or for their egos? I'm never sure.
Best Group Date ever: Mr. America.
Move over Captain America...Mr. America is way more entertaining! Brooks is excited to see Des and describes her as a mystical unicorn (as opposed to the non-mystical types). I like Brooks.even though he seems like his upper lip has been Botoxed. He reminds me of Russell Brand without the accent or histrionics. The men enter Boardwalk Hall where they are told that is the location of the Miss America pageant. side note...i caught 30 unfortunate minutes of the Miss USA contest. What is the difference? When we see Miss America 2013 she is wearing a denim dress that looks like it was purchased at Marshalls and a crown. Such and odd pairing.
But back the guys....they get to pick their talent and their swimsuit...get a little coaching and then the perform in front of Miss America 2013, the mayor and Des of course.
Juan Pablo is a baton twirler. I wonder where he picked that up? Venezuela? Odd. Michael G says he has a dream of becoming Mr. America. Is there a Mr. America pageant. Mikey was upset that his swimsuit wasn't smaller. That guy cracks me up.
But on with the show!!
The Q and A session was as eloquent as I expected. It was a bit like when the guys exit the limo for the first time and try to outshine eachother with some type of ode to Des. Kasey says he's a giver and says both people in a relationship need to be a giver. Zak is fire...as it's his responsibility to light his partner's fire. Brooks is a lion and king of the forest. Did JP said that he had a daughter ? Or was he saying his future wife had to love his future daughter..and had to be a good dancer. Nothing cures a stress in a relationship like breaking out into some salsa dancing. Mikey tries to portray his sensitive side.
Then the talent portion..Brooks was hilarious..and then went a little Jimi Hendriz or Greenday by smashing his ukulele on stage. Zak wrote a song for Des..i think she got teary. Kasey tapped. Bryden did some pelvic thrusting. Mikey tried to channel Channing Tatum and Magic Mike and Chris pranced in heels. And the winner after all that was!! Kasey!! He seems like an underdog in this show..but he got the Mr. America crown.
At the poolside wrap up party, Chris reveals he writes poetry. I am a bit warm and cold with Chris - last week I liked him, this week..i'm not sure what she sees in him. But he writes and recites a poem for her. She's impressed. Zak gets to finish singing his song. It kind of sounds like it was set to the tune of She Talks to Angels..but I guess he said her wrote her a song and not the melody. And the group date rose goes to Zak (drilling Zak not publisher Zak)
Weathering the storm
This Bachelorette got serious. This time it was product placement time for the Red Cross. Des takes James on a tour of some destruction of Hurricane Sandy. It was sad to see the devastation. This was the first serious helicopter date in Bachelor history.
Then James and Des met Manny and Jan a couple who lived through Hurricane Sandy. They toured their house and listened to their story..then gave up their romantic dinner in Atlantic City to Manny and Jan (who spent their 38th wedding anniversary in a shelter). Manny and Jan got into a limo for their first time..and off to their dinner they went. They magically changed clothing in the limo by the time they got to restaurant. They also actually ate their dinner ! and were presented with a refurbished wedding album courtesy of the Red Cross. Meanwhile James and Des are keeping to real at the Baltimore Grill..where they ordered an entire pizza they did not touch. James disclosed that he cheated on his girlfriend in college...I'm not sure why he disclosed that..Des is down with his honesty then the two go back to crash Manny and Jan's date. Des says there is one more surprise! A private concert.well not so private because Des and James come too. Des and James dance a song and James tells Des how unbelievable she is..and proceeds to kiss her at any opportunity. Darius Rucker sounds good...
It seems like every second Bachelorette date is a private concert.
Decision Time
Since Brad is gone..one more guy has to go. At the cocktail party..Des arrives in another sparkly number. Bryden is not sure if he should continue to bide his time..he thinks his feelings are 'falling behind'. He has to have an awkward talk with Des. Des reassures him. Michael...writes out her name and gives some description of what each letter means to him. Nice try Michael..who doesn't like personalized attention? Ben is wearing an unsightly yellow shirt....isn't yellow the colour for jealousy?
Rose time...
I wasn't sure if Mikey was going to get one..then there was the other Zak who made no impressions during the show. Bryden had a pregnant pause before he accepted the rose. That was unnecessary. Mikey announced that she made him sweat...well maybe he was sweaty because there was no room for ventilation in his tight suit...
but the rose did not go to Zak (publishing). He cried. For who I ask???? I guess I'll never know..but what I do know is..
I love this show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
First stop Atlantic City.
It's like Las Vegas on the ocean they say. The Bachelors hop on a flight from LA to Atlantic City to meet Des.
First one on one date goes to...yawwwn...Brad..
Date card reads "Let our love shine through"
Oops..did I just yawn? Brad seemed like a bit of a snore to me. He does have a cute kid. yes. Oddly Zak says that Brad has a 'sympathetic situation'. Huh? Perhaps he has an "Awwww" factor. But sympathy? Sometimes I give the bachelors credit that they know what words mean. Ever the optimist.
Back to Shiny Brad. Brad and Des go to the boardwalk, eat some taffy then follow their noses to chocolate and enter a chocolate factory sans hair nets. Ewww. Love before sanitation on the Bachelorette. They ride some rides...apparently exciting/streesful dates create some type of attachment on an neurochemical level. Well..the slingshot didn't cut it...because there was no bond evident at dinner. What's with Des' glitzy outfits..This time a silver jacket. What the? They were in a lighthouse...some light shining on that jacket would be a serious beacon. There is close to zero conversation at dinner. I think they even ate a few bites at dinner. Des decides to end the dinner and asks him to explore the lighthouse. They climbed about 200 stairs..it was like a cardiac stress test..and indeed..he failed to win her heart. Right at the top she tells him she is not feeling it and that she doensn't want to take him away any more from his son. So back down the stairs Brad goes...and cries a little during his exit interview. I always wonder...do they guys cry for her or for their egos? I'm never sure.
Best Group Date ever: Mr. America.
Move over Captain America...Mr. America is way more entertaining! Brooks is excited to see Des and describes her as a mystical unicorn (as opposed to the non-mystical types). I like Brooks.even though he seems like his upper lip has been Botoxed. He reminds me of Russell Brand without the accent or histrionics. The men enter Boardwalk Hall where they are told that is the location of the Miss America pageant. side note...i caught 30 unfortunate minutes of the Miss USA contest. What is the difference? When we see Miss America 2013 she is wearing a denim dress that looks like it was purchased at Marshalls and a crown. Such and odd pairing.
But back the guys....they get to pick their talent and their swimsuit...get a little coaching and then the perform in front of Miss America 2013, the mayor and Des of course.
Juan Pablo is a baton twirler. I wonder where he picked that up? Venezuela? Odd. Michael G says he has a dream of becoming Mr. America. Is there a Mr. America pageant. Mikey was upset that his swimsuit wasn't smaller. That guy cracks me up.
But on with the show!!
The Q and A session was as eloquent as I expected. It was a bit like when the guys exit the limo for the first time and try to outshine eachother with some type of ode to Des. Kasey says he's a giver and says both people in a relationship need to be a giver. Zak is fire...as it's his responsibility to light his partner's fire. Brooks is a lion and king of the forest. Did JP said that he had a daughter ? Or was he saying his future wife had to love his future daughter..and had to be a good dancer. Nothing cures a stress in a relationship like breaking out into some salsa dancing. Mikey tries to portray his sensitive side.
Then the talent portion..Brooks was hilarious..and then went a little Jimi Hendriz or Greenday by smashing his ukulele on stage. Zak wrote a song for Des..i think she got teary. Kasey tapped. Bryden did some pelvic thrusting. Mikey tried to channel Channing Tatum and Magic Mike and Chris pranced in heels. And the winner after all that was!! Kasey!! He seems like an underdog in this show..but he got the Mr. America crown.
At the poolside wrap up party, Chris reveals he writes poetry. I am a bit warm and cold with Chris - last week I liked him, this week..i'm not sure what she sees in him. But he writes and recites a poem for her. She's impressed. Zak gets to finish singing his song. It kind of sounds like it was set to the tune of She Talks to Angels..but I guess he said her wrote her a song and not the melody. And the group date rose goes to Zak (drilling Zak not publisher Zak)
Weathering the storm
This Bachelorette got serious. This time it was product placement time for the Red Cross. Des takes James on a tour of some destruction of Hurricane Sandy. It was sad to see the devastation. This was the first serious helicopter date in Bachelor history.
Then James and Des met Manny and Jan a couple who lived through Hurricane Sandy. They toured their house and listened to their story..then gave up their romantic dinner in Atlantic City to Manny and Jan (who spent their 38th wedding anniversary in a shelter). Manny and Jan got into a limo for their first time..and off to their dinner they went. They magically changed clothing in the limo by the time they got to restaurant. They also actually ate their dinner ! and were presented with a refurbished wedding album courtesy of the Red Cross. Meanwhile James and Des are keeping to real at the Baltimore Grill..where they ordered an entire pizza they did not touch. James disclosed that he cheated on his girlfriend in college...I'm not sure why he disclosed that..Des is down with his honesty then the two go back to crash Manny and Jan's date. Des says there is one more surprise! A private concert.well not so private because Des and James come too. Des and James dance a song and James tells Des how unbelievable she is..and proceeds to kiss her at any opportunity. Darius Rucker sounds good...
It seems like every second Bachelorette date is a private concert.
Decision Time
Since Brad is gone..one more guy has to go. At the cocktail party..Des arrives in another sparkly number. Bryden is not sure if he should continue to bide his time..he thinks his feelings are 'falling behind'. He has to have an awkward talk with Des. Des reassures him. Michael...writes out her name and gives some description of what each letter means to him. Nice try Michael..who doesn't like personalized attention? Ben is wearing an unsightly yellow shirt....isn't yellow the colour for jealousy?
Rose time...
I wasn't sure if Mikey was going to get one..then there was the other Zak who made no impressions during the show. Bryden had a pregnant pause before he accepted the rose. That was unnecessary. Mikey announced that she made him sweat...well maybe he was sweaty because there was no room for ventilation in his tight suit...
but the rose did not go to Zak (publishing). He cried. For who I ask???? I guess I'll never know..but what I do know is..
I love this show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Monday, June 10, 2013
3 2 1 Roses!!!!
Yawwwn...I'm sooo tired..but not of the Bachelorette...and so much to report on with my energy running on low...
What an episode!! It kept me awake...no caffeine needed.
3 2 1 Dodgeball group date!
Well..I'll tip my hat to the Bachelor for trying to level the playing field...they made the guys dress up in tight shorts...reminsicent of the roller derby date that the girls had to wear super tight short shorts. The group date guys were split on two teams to play against eachother..the winning team would have a wrap up party...Brooks got an injury and had to be whisked off to the hospital for a broken finger. It kinda reminded me of the date when Tiera had hypothermia..and had to be taken away and required oxygen. Someone medical correct me...but does one require oxygen tubes for a broken finger?
Odd thing too was that Des didn't go visit him in the hospital...but no matter...Brooks took a cab and made it to the party in the short shorts...and got to kiss Des. Chris took Des to the roof top which impressed so much that he got a rose and a private concert. Well..she likes heights so much that it takes it to the next date...
Dancing on the side of a building...
But breaking news....i mean break up news...
Some undercover brother found out that Bryan has a girlfriend and she happens to come on set to confront Brian. Stephanie is her name. Apparently Bryan said that he needed some time and told her he was going to Cali for a conference...a conference at the Bachelor mansion!!! Stephanie's voice turned all falsetto and she asked how she could do this to her and Donavon (her son)..if she really wanted to preserve her and her son's dignity...why show up on the show. Bryan didn't really deny anything, but he really didn't get a chance to talk. Chris dismisses Bryan from the show along comes Polly - the show's bouncer - who is the equivalent of security supervising a fired employee to gather their belongings before escorting them out. And he gets to leave in a black cube van....like he's off to prison.
But one's heart (and dating) must go on..
Back up high onto a building for some dancing on the side of a building...You know..Des isn't a fantastic dancer (I noted her incorrect arm placement when dancing with Chris at their private concert)...so social dance be darned...perhaps there aren't dancing faux pas when dancing on the side of a building. Kasey is up (no pun intended) for anything as long as it is with Des. Kasey seems pretty milquetoast to me. After they both get suddenly exhausted, they are to have dinner on top of the building they were dangling from...no dinner was served..but there was a sudden wind storm...Des thought it would be best to jump into the pool. Sounded like a chilly idea to me! Des is frozen..so they both sit in a stairwell. She hugged him..and gave him a back pat...I didn't sense any chemistry..
Giddy-up! Cowboy boot camp
Yep..the world needs more cowboys!!Yes...and these men looked pretty fine as cowboys..they were trained as stuntmen...and there was some product placement announcing the July 3rd release of the Lone Ranger. No surprise that Juan Pablo won (juan:) the competition...a cowboy with an accent. dreamy. They has some one on one time in barn to watch part of the Lone Ranger...and they made out..I'm not sure how much JP likes Des..but I think she's pretty smitten...and she's down with his besos. I'm guessing...Des would have taken it from boot camp to booty camp in a heartbeat. Then they all sit around a campfire. Des seems like she picked a very unsafe sweater to wear around the campfire..the dangly long tassels seemed like they would be quick to catch fire. She does snag a few guys for some private time. Bryden has one on one time with Des..Des has to bust the moves..but she's down with that. Zak claims to be love drunk with her.
Pool party trumps cocktail party
Laid back Des..wants a pool party instead of a cocktail party. Ben sneaks out to meet her and they go for a quick drive. That annoys some of the guys. I'm convinced Mikey is going to punch Ben in the face before this episode is through. I like Mikey..but he's got a temper.
I'm not up on what hipster guys are wearing for tank tops these days...but think I had a tank top from Zara that Ben was wearing. I'm not sure why the guys have such a hate on for Ben...after as Ben so astutely says "it's called the Bachelorette for a Reason..it's not called Let's be Friends". Ben ain't no TS Eliot. Brandon disclosed to Des that he loved her..and to the camera he says they are perfect together. Poor Brandon..he has so many abandonment issues....
Rose Ceremony
You know what shone at the Rose Ceremony- Des' dress.
Who designed that
What was that?
Where did they get it?
Why was that a good idea?
How did that get past any stylist?
I didn't like that dress...There are no right reasons to wear that dress.
Dan and Brandon got the sombre good bye. Brandon was stunned..and he had no more tears to cry.
Well....that's the crazy world of the Bachelorette.
Until next week...I love this show!!!
What an episode!! It kept me awake...no caffeine needed.
3 2 1 Dodgeball group date!
Well..I'll tip my hat to the Bachelor for trying to level the playing field...they made the guys dress up in tight shorts...reminsicent of the roller derby date that the girls had to wear super tight short shorts. The group date guys were split on two teams to play against eachother..the winning team would have a wrap up party...Brooks got an injury and had to be whisked off to the hospital for a broken finger. It kinda reminded me of the date when Tiera had hypothermia..and had to be taken away and required oxygen. Someone medical correct me...but does one require oxygen tubes for a broken finger?
Odd thing too was that Des didn't go visit him in the hospital...but no matter...Brooks took a cab and made it to the party in the short shorts...and got to kiss Des. Chris took Des to the roof top which impressed so much that he got a rose and a private concert. Well..she likes heights so much that it takes it to the next date...
Dancing on the side of a building...
But breaking news....i mean break up news...
Some undercover brother found out that Bryan has a girlfriend and she happens to come on set to confront Brian. Stephanie is her name. Apparently Bryan said that he needed some time and told her he was going to Cali for a conference...a conference at the Bachelor mansion!!! Stephanie's voice turned all falsetto and she asked how she could do this to her and Donavon (her son)..if she really wanted to preserve her and her son's dignity...why show up on the show. Bryan didn't really deny anything, but he really didn't get a chance to talk. Chris dismisses Bryan from the show along comes Polly - the show's bouncer - who is the equivalent of security supervising a fired employee to gather their belongings before escorting them out. And he gets to leave in a black cube van....like he's off to prison.
But one's heart (and dating) must go on..
Back up high onto a building for some dancing on the side of a building...You know..Des isn't a fantastic dancer (I noted her incorrect arm placement when dancing with Chris at their private concert)...so social dance be darned...perhaps there aren't dancing faux pas when dancing on the side of a building. Kasey is up (no pun intended) for anything as long as it is with Des. Kasey seems pretty milquetoast to me. After they both get suddenly exhausted, they are to have dinner on top of the building they were dangling from...no dinner was served..but there was a sudden wind storm...Des thought it would be best to jump into the pool. Sounded like a chilly idea to me! Des is frozen..so they both sit in a stairwell. She hugged him..and gave him a back pat...I didn't sense any chemistry..
Giddy-up! Cowboy boot camp
Yep..the world needs more cowboys!!Yes...and these men looked pretty fine as cowboys..they were trained as stuntmen...and there was some product placement announcing the July 3rd release of the Lone Ranger. No surprise that Juan Pablo won (juan:) the competition...a cowboy with an accent. dreamy. They has some one on one time in barn to watch part of the Lone Ranger...and they made out..I'm not sure how much JP likes Des..but I think she's pretty smitten...and she's down with his besos. I'm guessing...Des would have taken it from boot camp to booty camp in a heartbeat. Then they all sit around a campfire. Des seems like she picked a very unsafe sweater to wear around the campfire..the dangly long tassels seemed like they would be quick to catch fire. She does snag a few guys for some private time. Bryden has one on one time with Des..Des has to bust the moves..but she's down with that. Zak claims to be love drunk with her.
Pool party trumps cocktail party
Laid back Des..wants a pool party instead of a cocktail party. Ben sneaks out to meet her and they go for a quick drive. That annoys some of the guys. I'm convinced Mikey is going to punch Ben in the face before this episode is through. I like Mikey..but he's got a temper.
I'm not up on what hipster guys are wearing for tank tops these days...but think I had a tank top from Zara that Ben was wearing. I'm not sure why the guys have such a hate on for Ben...after as Ben so astutely says "it's called the Bachelorette for a Reason..it's not called Let's be Friends". Ben ain't no TS Eliot. Brandon disclosed to Des that he loved her..and to the camera he says they are perfect together. Poor Brandon..he has so many abandonment issues....
Rose Ceremony
You know what shone at the Rose Ceremony- Des' dress.
Who designed that
What was that?
Where did they get it?
Why was that a good idea?
How did that get past any stylist?
I didn't like that dress...There are no right reasons to wear that dress.
Dan and Brandon got the sombre good bye. Brandon was stunned..and he had no more tears to cry.
Well....that's the crazy world of the Bachelorette.
Until next week...I love this show!!!
Monday, June 3, 2013
All the right reasons
That's why I watch the show, that's why Des is on the show..and that's why (most) guys are on the show. The thing is..noone spells out what the 'right reasons' are. It's totally subjective
Brooks...
Ever smiling Brooks got the first one on one date. Des picks him up at the mansion and off they go to Winnie's wedding dresses. They pull up..and Brooks is still smiling. Des jokes that he is going to try on a dress...he's still game. But no! He gets to try on a tux. I'm confused- why are they in a wedding shop..she said she wanted him to understand her world..I thought she designed dresses. I can't say I know too many guys or girls that would think this a fun first date. But apparently it is..and they get to leave the store with the outfits on..to go eat at food truck and get mobbed by fans. They slip into something more comfortable and have a picnic at the Hollywood sign. Des declares that the Hollywood sign represents pursuing her dreams....perhaps she wants to be an actress or maybe the Bachelorette is making her dreams come true. But she declares she is really ready.Then they drive off into the night..down a scary road with gasp(!) graffiti on walls..Brooks is scared! But Des drives him to...a bridge....where dinner is served. They don't eat..and mainly talk. He gets a rose.Then there is music in the background..so they follow it..and..a private concert..where they dance and sway and twirl. Brooks is delighted. Great date.
So wedding dress shopping, wear said wedding outfit, bridgetop dining and dancing. I guess a guy would do anything for the right reasons.
Group date!! Crank that!!
Des arrives to greet the herd (didn't it seem like a huge group date?) of guys. Whoa..bad dress. She looked great in it..but it was not very nice.
There is a special guest for this date!! No...it's too early for Neil Lane. Who would thunk Soulja boy?!? What thuh?!
It's a group date rap video..All the Right Reasons...i thought for a minute that really was his new single..but soulja boy doesn't trust the Bachelorette crew with his art. He is just there to consult. Someone put a montage of Bachelor highlights in video form. Kinda funny. Loved the reference to Mesnick and Rated R. Soulja tried to teach them some dance moves. That didn't look easy.
The rap video had a wrap up party...where they guys were ramped up to talk to Des..and there was a rose! Most awkward/eager guy is Brandon..seems nice enough..but this is not an easy process. His metaphor was profound..love is like a butterfly..grip it too much it dies..too loose and it flies away? That is not a metaphor for love..it's how to keep an insect alive. Brandon tells her the story of how he raises his siblings and how he was truant in school as a result. He also tells her hw wants to just come home and love her. Whoa Brandon....laying it on a bit thich.
Zack buys Des an antique journal...for what reason? I'm sure it was a right reason. Michael G assures he's got Des' back..just like his sister, mama and nana.Mikey is getting increasingly annoyed with Ben..but for what reasons? They remain unclear. Some vague reference to Ben not being genuine. Ben seems to be growing in cheesiness and confidence...and it does secure him a rose. I think Mikey is going to punch Ben out by the end of the season. Juan Pablo is nowhere to be seen or heard :( I miss him.
One on one Bryden.
Well..Bryden sill has the same hair cut.and it has grown in a little. He gets the road trip date card. Des drives again (she does a lot of driving). She seems to drive with one hand..and the other holds her hair back. I wonder what the AAA says about that. They drive..stop for fish tacos..then go to an Orange grove..and have a picnic. Bryden has brie for the first time. He seems down to earth and pretty comfortable..then head to the ojai valley spa..for a nice dinner..and Bryden tells her about his bad accident and happens to have printed photos to show her! I like how she skipped over the wound photo. Then he tells her he joined the military after he healed..She awards a rose..and off they go to the hot tub...while all viewers wait with awkward bated breath to see if he will make move..finally Des says "kiss me already"...
Rose ceremony
Ben haters unite...Ben gives the dudes another reason to dislike/distrust him. He 'swoops' in on Michael G's disclosure about his Type 1 diabetes to spend time with her..Michael goes back to report that. Mikey gets even more fired up..Meanwhile Ben wants to kiss Des again..his cheese factor is going up again...and he seems to have a fake/forced smile...Maybe I"m siding with Mikey. Brian needs to make an impression as he picks her up and carries her to a discussion area.and they start talking relationships and marriage. Any dating 'don't' you have read or heard in any type of advice seems to fly right out the window on this show. But hey.this is reality TV:)
Some nameless dudes get the Bachelorette boot. Seriously..i don't even remember some of the guys. Will the high fiving banker was given the shove. He looked so sad. Juan Pablo was given a rose en espanol..yay.so happy he is staying. Brandon was given the last rose..phew....he was relieved.!!
Next week's show is going to get exciting..whose ex girlfriend makes an appearance..and who gets into a fight..well..we all know it will be for the right reasons.
Until next week..I love this show!!!
Brooks...
Ever smiling Brooks got the first one on one date. Des picks him up at the mansion and off they go to Winnie's wedding dresses. They pull up..and Brooks is still smiling. Des jokes that he is going to try on a dress...he's still game. But no! He gets to try on a tux. I'm confused- why are they in a wedding shop..she said she wanted him to understand her world..I thought she designed dresses. I can't say I know too many guys or girls that would think this a fun first date. But apparently it is..and they get to leave the store with the outfits on..to go eat at food truck and get mobbed by fans. They slip into something more comfortable and have a picnic at the Hollywood sign. Des declares that the Hollywood sign represents pursuing her dreams....perhaps she wants to be an actress or maybe the Bachelorette is making her dreams come true. But she declares she is really ready.Then they drive off into the night..down a scary road with gasp(!) graffiti on walls..Brooks is scared! But Des drives him to...a bridge....where dinner is served. They don't eat..and mainly talk. He gets a rose.Then there is music in the background..so they follow it..and..a private concert..where they dance and sway and twirl. Brooks is delighted. Great date.
So wedding dress shopping, wear said wedding outfit, bridgetop dining and dancing. I guess a guy would do anything for the right reasons.
Group date!! Crank that!!
Des arrives to greet the herd (didn't it seem like a huge group date?) of guys. Whoa..bad dress. She looked great in it..but it was not very nice.
There is a special guest for this date!! No...it's too early for Neil Lane. Who would thunk Soulja boy?!? What thuh?!
It's a group date rap video..All the Right Reasons...i thought for a minute that really was his new single..but soulja boy doesn't trust the Bachelorette crew with his art. He is just there to consult. Someone put a montage of Bachelor highlights in video form. Kinda funny. Loved the reference to Mesnick and Rated R. Soulja tried to teach them some dance moves. That didn't look easy.
The rap video had a wrap up party...where they guys were ramped up to talk to Des..and there was a rose! Most awkward/eager guy is Brandon..seems nice enough..but this is not an easy process. His metaphor was profound..love is like a butterfly..grip it too much it dies..too loose and it flies away? That is not a metaphor for love..it's how to keep an insect alive. Brandon tells her the story of how he raises his siblings and how he was truant in school as a result. He also tells her hw wants to just come home and love her. Whoa Brandon....laying it on a bit thich.
Zack buys Des an antique journal...for what reason? I'm sure it was a right reason. Michael G assures he's got Des' back..just like his sister, mama and nana.Mikey is getting increasingly annoyed with Ben..but for what reasons? They remain unclear. Some vague reference to Ben not being genuine. Ben seems to be growing in cheesiness and confidence...and it does secure him a rose. I think Mikey is going to punch Ben out by the end of the season. Juan Pablo is nowhere to be seen or heard :( I miss him.
One on one Bryden.
Well..Bryden sill has the same hair cut.and it has grown in a little. He gets the road trip date card. Des drives again (she does a lot of driving). She seems to drive with one hand..and the other holds her hair back. I wonder what the AAA says about that. They drive..stop for fish tacos..then go to an Orange grove..and have a picnic. Bryden has brie for the first time. He seems down to earth and pretty comfortable..then head to the ojai valley spa..for a nice dinner..and Bryden tells her about his bad accident and happens to have printed photos to show her! I like how she skipped over the wound photo. Then he tells her he joined the military after he healed..She awards a rose..and off they go to the hot tub...while all viewers wait with awkward bated breath to see if he will make move..finally Des says "kiss me already"...
Rose ceremony
Ben haters unite...Ben gives the dudes another reason to dislike/distrust him. He 'swoops' in on Michael G's disclosure about his Type 1 diabetes to spend time with her..Michael goes back to report that. Mikey gets even more fired up..Meanwhile Ben wants to kiss Des again..his cheese factor is going up again...and he seems to have a fake/forced smile...Maybe I"m siding with Mikey. Brian needs to make an impression as he picks her up and carries her to a discussion area.and they start talking relationships and marriage. Any dating 'don't' you have read or heard in any type of advice seems to fly right out the window on this show. But hey.this is reality TV:)
Some nameless dudes get the Bachelorette boot. Seriously..i don't even remember some of the guys. Will the high fiving banker was given the shove. He looked so sad. Juan Pablo was given a rose en espanol..yay.so happy he is staying. Brandon was given the last rose..phew....he was relieved.!!
Next week's show is going to get exciting..whose ex girlfriend makes an appearance..and who gets into a fight..well..we all know it will be for the right reasons.
Until next week..I love this show!!!
Monday, May 27, 2013
#amazing journey #will you accept these abs #magic armour and dipping are epic fails
Ahhh...It's back..and I love it..
Dez the wedding dress designer is the Bachelorette...how fitting! No pun intended.
But you know what was intended was the cliches..Cinderella/fairytale/ sweeping off her feet/happy ending.
Dez is pretty, sweet, genuine..but unoriginal..
But who isn't down with a little Disney....especially when you are on the amazing journey to true love.
We know the Dez is ready for love...(isn't that the name of another reality show?)
But on with this show.
Dez is set up in a Malibu mansion with a cute baby blue Bentley. Sweet house, sweet ride..hopefully the ride will not be too bumpy.
Before the bachelors arrive..Dez cruises around Malibu..in the Bentley...then on roller skates.
She has amazing abs...I'm going to watch her carb intake this season for sure.
So let's bring on the men. Wow..what a crop...Dez gets decked out in a mermaid inspired metallic dress..ready to meet the 25 suitors.
They are mostly too much..some not quite enough..but here are my highlights..
Will the high fivin' financial dude that does Bikram yoga. Does he seriously walk around giving random high fives in Chicago...mind you I got a random high five on Victoria promenade the other day. It was kinda fun...Namaste brother.
Drew...whoa..tough childhood...he seems super focused and mature
Nick...brought his bag of tricks to the Bachelor mansion. I think this guy wants a Vegas show and not a date. I could see him working the clothier angle to establish what they had in common..but I thought it was a bad omen that he made a white paper rose turn into a real one..dude..the show is about red roses. he could have produced a rose and given it to himself.
Brendon..he seems nice..but I think he could have gotten a stylist to get his hair cut instead of his army issue 'do. He needed a style and a bit of product.
Brad-accountant..brought a bone. I get the sentiment..but odd to carry a bone in your pocket on a date (oops..I"ll just not comment further...I mean odd to bring a wish bone.. you know what I mean??!!)
Kasey....whenever I hear the name Kasey..I think 'guard and protect your heart"...that's a Bachelorette memory burned in my brain.
Mikey..love is name..love that he's a trades guy...seems to keep it real. But what was all his talk about family ..got a litle mafiosa sounding..but I like Mikey...
Jonathan....well..he handed Dez a brazen card that spelled out an invitation to a fantasy suite.For a lawyer he did not argue his case. He was pretty bad at reading her response to it...but I think he was a bit blunted by the alcohol..with attempts 2 and 3.
Zak...will you accept these abs..best line of the night! His abs and cannon ball in the pool secured him a rose. He doens't seem like the brightest guy..but hey.at least he got a rose.
James..I thought Mikey was intense..but James brought the loyalty.
Larry...IQ does not equal social graces. Larry the ER doctor tried to spin and dip Dez..but instead she tripped up in her dress..then Larry awkwardly left. Larry was then quite lethargic at the party..did he pop an Ativan..some Oxycontin...at one point Dez asked if he was sleepy!
Diogo..the ski resort operator....had likely the most expensive rental of the night....a suit of armour. While his armour was rock solid..his charm was not...nice try.it seemed to fit into the triteness of the show nicely. But when he took off his armour...he was definitely lacklustre.
Now who puts the lust back in lustre is Juan Pablo....hello Venezualan soccer player! sigh...she got schooled in pronouncing his name..but I think Dez was a little lost in the mystique of Juan Pablo. sigh...Juan...thanks for showing up:)
Ben..and Brody...adorable cuteness Brody...Ben's son..gave Dez a flower...awwwww!! Ben brought him to show her his son.very upfront..pretty clever..but now she knows..apparently brody wanted to go to the party...
The cocktail party didn't get too crazy save for Zak's dip in the pool, Jonathon's one armed push-ups to prepare for the fantasy suite. Ok..call me naive..but what was up with the one armed push ups?
Nick pulled more card tricks (yawn..I think Dez wants a different kind of magic)
Dez kicked Jonathan to the mansion curb. What was that guy thinking? Again...IQ does not equal social graces. Poor Diogo also got the boot (i'm not sure where his armour was)...and Larry was befuddled. He thought it was the dip. No Larry.because you seem like a ding dong..and very spacey. He even told the camera that he practiced dipping 50 people and very few people had a problem with it.
cutest quote: Diogo upon exiting..told the cameras.."I have an explosion of love inside" Awww...Diogo..I hope you find someone...
Until next time: #I love this show
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Dez the wedding dress designer is the Bachelorette...how fitting! No pun intended.
But you know what was intended was the cliches..Cinderella/fairytale/ sweeping off her feet/happy ending.
Dez is pretty, sweet, genuine..but unoriginal..
But who isn't down with a little Disney....especially when you are on the amazing journey to true love.
We know the Dez is ready for love...(isn't that the name of another reality show?)
But on with this show.
Dez is set up in a Malibu mansion with a cute baby blue Bentley. Sweet house, sweet ride..hopefully the ride will not be too bumpy.
Before the bachelors arrive..Dez cruises around Malibu..in the Bentley...then on roller skates.
She has amazing abs...I'm going to watch her carb intake this season for sure.
So let's bring on the men. Wow..what a crop...Dez gets decked out in a mermaid inspired metallic dress..ready to meet the 25 suitors.
They are mostly too much..some not quite enough..but here are my highlights..
Will the high fivin' financial dude that does Bikram yoga. Does he seriously walk around giving random high fives in Chicago...mind you I got a random high five on Victoria promenade the other day. It was kinda fun...Namaste brother.
Drew...whoa..tough childhood...he seems super focused and mature
Nick...brought his bag of tricks to the Bachelor mansion. I think this guy wants a Vegas show and not a date. I could see him working the clothier angle to establish what they had in common..but I thought it was a bad omen that he made a white paper rose turn into a real one..dude..the show is about red roses. he could have produced a rose and given it to himself.
Brendon..he seems nice..but I think he could have gotten a stylist to get his hair cut instead of his army issue 'do. He needed a style and a bit of product.
Brad-accountant..brought a bone. I get the sentiment..but odd to carry a bone in your pocket on a date (oops..I"ll just not comment further...I mean odd to bring a wish bone.. you know what I mean??!!)
Kasey....whenever I hear the name Kasey..I think 'guard and protect your heart"...that's a Bachelorette memory burned in my brain.
Mikey..love is name..love that he's a trades guy...seems to keep it real. But what was all his talk about family ..got a litle mafiosa sounding..but I like Mikey...
Jonathan....well..he handed Dez a brazen card that spelled out an invitation to a fantasy suite.For a lawyer he did not argue his case. He was pretty bad at reading her response to it...but I think he was a bit blunted by the alcohol..with attempts 2 and 3.
Zak...will you accept these abs..best line of the night! His abs and cannon ball in the pool secured him a rose. He doens't seem like the brightest guy..but hey.at least he got a rose.
James..I thought Mikey was intense..but James brought the loyalty.
Larry...IQ does not equal social graces. Larry the ER doctor tried to spin and dip Dez..but instead she tripped up in her dress..then Larry awkwardly left. Larry was then quite lethargic at the party..did he pop an Ativan..some Oxycontin...at one point Dez asked if he was sleepy!
Diogo..the ski resort operator....had likely the most expensive rental of the night....a suit of armour. While his armour was rock solid..his charm was not...nice try.it seemed to fit into the triteness of the show nicely. But when he took off his armour...he was definitely lacklustre.
Now who puts the lust back in lustre is Juan Pablo....hello Venezualan soccer player! sigh...she got schooled in pronouncing his name..but I think Dez was a little lost in the mystique of Juan Pablo. sigh...Juan...thanks for showing up:)
Ben..and Brody...adorable cuteness Brody...Ben's son..gave Dez a flower...awwwww!! Ben brought him to show her his son.very upfront..pretty clever..but now she knows..apparently brody wanted to go to the party...
The cocktail party didn't get too crazy save for Zak's dip in the pool, Jonathon's one armed push-ups to prepare for the fantasy suite. Ok..call me naive..but what was up with the one armed push ups?
Nick pulled more card tricks (yawn..I think Dez wants a different kind of magic)
Dez kicked Jonathan to the mansion curb. What was that guy thinking? Again...IQ does not equal social graces. Poor Diogo also got the boot (i'm not sure where his armour was)...and Larry was befuddled. He thought it was the dip. No Larry.because you seem like a ding dong..and very spacey. He even told the camera that he practiced dipping 50 people and very few people had a problem with it.
cutest quote: Diogo upon exiting..told the cameras.."I have an explosion of love inside" Awww...Diogo..I hope you find someone...
Until next time: #I love this show
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Monday, March 11, 2013
Bachelor or Big Love?
It all comes down to this? Who does Sean choose?? The big finale.
But Dallas (not Houston)..we gotta problem. He's falling in love with both women.
So oddly, Sean is hoping his family provides him with clarity (but not with the final answer - that's So You Want to be a Millionaire).
This conclave is happening, not with the other big conclave..but in Thailand. As an aside, I'm not sure when meet the parents started to happen on an island rather than his hometown.
For Sean's family we have the loving Sherry and Jay. Sean's sister (looking more fashionable than last time)..her very cute and mostly mute husband..and the two adorable kids.
First candiDATE: Catherine
Catherine arrives wearing a pretty dress and bearing a gift. Hugs to all. The all side outside at angles where they need to shoot sideward glances at each other...and they toast eachother with water instead of wine. After not eating much, Sherry takes Catherine aside..and Sherry says she wants to see the passion. Odd to hear coming from a parent. Catherine talks mainly how comfortable she feels with Sean. Sherry gives thumbs up..not sure if Sherry feels the sizzle..and off Catherine goes to see Jay. Jay is so loveable.and assures Catherine that he will be her big fan and supporter. I get tearful..because I remember that Catherine's dad suffers from mental illness and doesn't give that same support. Catherine gets teary too.
Back to the guest room, Sean announces that Catherine must go..where and why..i'm not sure..but she's gotta go. The sister and husband don't say much..and the kids are cute.
Later Catherine..'cuz there's another girl that Sean can also see equally as his wife. Again, an odd statement..you want to marry both. I think that's only ok is some states.
Lindsey
Lindsey arrives wearing a dress and bearing a slightly larger gift bag. I'd really like to know what they buy for gifts.
Lindsey and Jay sit for a chat. Lindsey makes slightly unladylike leg positioning in her short dress. Lindsey frequently peppers conversation with.'we did the coolest thing ever'' and "I want to hang out with him for the rest of my life". Slang aside..she's likeable.and Jay tells her that he's been praying for Sean's wife.since the day Sean was born.
Lindsey..who also likes to get her prayer on feels that this must be her..since she's been waiting her whole life (all of 24 years) for this to happen.
Not to take away from the moment..but who told Jay to layer a flourescent pink t-shirt under his denim shirt. Did Sean lend Dad one of his poor sartorial choices?
Well now...what a dilemma...Jay thinks it's a win win situation..as in both the girls are winners. and Mama Sherry has a mini meltdown..she thinks he doesn't have enough time to make this decision..C'mon Sherry..he's had a whole TWO months.
Last chance dates (not to be confused with Fantasy over nights)
This is the last chance for the girls to make sure that Sean knows how they feel.
Lindsey..
looking super cute in her grey tank top (how does she not get sweat stains on her grey tank top), necklace and and salmon pink shorts..they go for a boat ride..and get all lovely sandwiched between the two rowing boat guys. The boat dudes likely care less and hope the two tip well. Lindsey and Sean seem super duper into eacother. They go and quickly change somewhere and have a dinner..and let some family, happiness and love lanterns go. Sean romantically tells her that he pictures her as a hot old chick. He's pretty fly for a white guy. Lindsey says she loves him..and later states they kiss so much because that's the way Sean communicates when he can't use words..he uses saliva.
Sean seems set on Lindsey..so he's looking for a sign with Catherine
Catherine
Catherine is looking ravishing in purple. Sean is also wearing a purple t-shirt as he lumbers along to greet Catherine. Is picking the same colored top a sign???? They meet in a clearing for their date....
to ride an elephant!!??!!! Hey..we trail ride in the rockies...may as well elephant ride in Thailand.
I've never ridden an elephant..but why must one wear elephant pants whilst riding an elephant? Is that this creature's answer to jodhpurs? Again..they had matching pants too...
They look cute riding the elephant.
Back at the hotel room..Catherine gets serious..and tells him how comfortable he makes her feel.and how much she cares..and she can't tell the reaction from him!! He leaves...and she goes after him..crying. I"m starting to lose faith that he's going to pick Catherine...I"m staring to inch near the edge of my seat.
Decision day.
Decision day..means a visit from Neil Lane. Neil flys out from LA to Thailand with his dated looking attache of diamond rings. Sean remembers Neil..from Emily days..and says "Nice to see you again". Neil of course.loves his job...bring happiness and product placement to each Bachelor show. Sean picks a ring.
Then decision day requires careful reflection. Topless. Sometimes Sean reflects by the reflecting pond. After her showers..a Bachelor first..I think Sean was applying moisturizer to his finely toned self. Too funny. Next time maybe we'll see some tooth flossing. or my personal fave..public nail clipping.
But..sadly..it's time. Sean is done thinking and has to put his shirt on.
The girls are getting ready too...Lindsey picked silver and sparkly and Catherine chose gold.
First one out of the limo..I mean Mitsubushi...Lindsey?!?
Whah? Statistically speaking...she has a 90% chance of being booted...only 10% of Bachelorettes who arrive first are chosen. Lindsey steps out and carefully walks across a foot bridge and a curving footpath by the Koi pond. What is going on?? Sean looks a little sad. And then he says it..the Bachelor compliment sandwich...positive..negative (I don't want you)..positive.(but you are wondeful and I care about you)..Lindsey is shocked!! She was so confident for this day. She calls it a day and takes her shoes off and walks off. Sean tries to explain how hard this is for him.Ummmthat is falling on deaf ears.
One unladylike step into the SUV and off she goes...crying..and wondering why her lifelong dream was dangled in front of her..and then removed.
The letter?
So Catherine is in? But what about the letter.
Whilst Sean is waiting..Chris hands him a letter.and its from Catherine...I thought she was going to dump Sean's fine self..but alas ..it's a love letter.a final note in her series of cute notes
Catherine arrives...looking a bit like Pocahontas/Oscar statuette..but she's still beautiful and cute at the same time. Sean delivers a lovely heartfelt proposal..and Catherine looks like she might be hyperventilating...Cool thing is that she doesn't even check out the diamond..she just says yes..and tells him how great he looks..
and of course they ride off on an elephant...but this time .there's a bench...
And that is precisely why
I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!!!!!!!
But Dallas (not Houston)..we gotta problem. He's falling in love with both women.
So oddly, Sean is hoping his family provides him with clarity (but not with the final answer - that's So You Want to be a Millionaire).
This conclave is happening, not with the other big conclave..but in Thailand. As an aside, I'm not sure when meet the parents started to happen on an island rather than his hometown.
For Sean's family we have the loving Sherry and Jay. Sean's sister (looking more fashionable than last time)..her very cute and mostly mute husband..and the two adorable kids.
First candiDATE: Catherine
Catherine arrives wearing a pretty dress and bearing a gift. Hugs to all. The all side outside at angles where they need to shoot sideward glances at each other...and they toast eachother with water instead of wine. After not eating much, Sherry takes Catherine aside..and Sherry says she wants to see the passion. Odd to hear coming from a parent. Catherine talks mainly how comfortable she feels with Sean. Sherry gives thumbs up..not sure if Sherry feels the sizzle..and off Catherine goes to see Jay. Jay is so loveable.and assures Catherine that he will be her big fan and supporter. I get tearful..because I remember that Catherine's dad suffers from mental illness and doesn't give that same support. Catherine gets teary too.
Back to the guest room, Sean announces that Catherine must go..where and why..i'm not sure..but she's gotta go. The sister and husband don't say much..and the kids are cute.
Later Catherine..'cuz there's another girl that Sean can also see equally as his wife. Again, an odd statement..you want to marry both. I think that's only ok is some states.
Lindsey
Lindsey arrives wearing a dress and bearing a slightly larger gift bag. I'd really like to know what they buy for gifts.
Lindsey and Jay sit for a chat. Lindsey makes slightly unladylike leg positioning in her short dress. Lindsey frequently peppers conversation with.'we did the coolest thing ever'' and "I want to hang out with him for the rest of my life". Slang aside..she's likeable.and Jay tells her that he's been praying for Sean's wife.since the day Sean was born.
Lindsey..who also likes to get her prayer on feels that this must be her..since she's been waiting her whole life (all of 24 years) for this to happen.
Not to take away from the moment..but who told Jay to layer a flourescent pink t-shirt under his denim shirt. Did Sean lend Dad one of his poor sartorial choices?
Well now...what a dilemma...Jay thinks it's a win win situation..as in both the girls are winners. and Mama Sherry has a mini meltdown..she thinks he doesn't have enough time to make this decision..C'mon Sherry..he's had a whole TWO months.
Last chance dates (not to be confused with Fantasy over nights)
This is the last chance for the girls to make sure that Sean knows how they feel.
Lindsey..
looking super cute in her grey tank top (how does she not get sweat stains on her grey tank top), necklace and and salmon pink shorts..they go for a boat ride..and get all lovely sandwiched between the two rowing boat guys. The boat dudes likely care less and hope the two tip well. Lindsey and Sean seem super duper into eacother. They go and quickly change somewhere and have a dinner..and let some family, happiness and love lanterns go. Sean romantically tells her that he pictures her as a hot old chick. He's pretty fly for a white guy. Lindsey says she loves him..and later states they kiss so much because that's the way Sean communicates when he can't use words..he uses saliva.
Sean seems set on Lindsey..so he's looking for a sign with Catherine
Catherine
Catherine is looking ravishing in purple. Sean is also wearing a purple t-shirt as he lumbers along to greet Catherine. Is picking the same colored top a sign???? They meet in a clearing for their date....
to ride an elephant!!??!!! Hey..we trail ride in the rockies...may as well elephant ride in Thailand.
I've never ridden an elephant..but why must one wear elephant pants whilst riding an elephant? Is that this creature's answer to jodhpurs? Again..they had matching pants too...
They look cute riding the elephant.
Back at the hotel room..Catherine gets serious..and tells him how comfortable he makes her feel.and how much she cares..and she can't tell the reaction from him!! He leaves...and she goes after him..crying. I"m starting to lose faith that he's going to pick Catherine...I"m staring to inch near the edge of my seat.
Decision day.
Decision day..means a visit from Neil Lane. Neil flys out from LA to Thailand with his dated looking attache of diamond rings. Sean remembers Neil..from Emily days..and says "Nice to see you again". Neil of course.loves his job...bring happiness and product placement to each Bachelor show. Sean picks a ring.
Then decision day requires careful reflection. Topless. Sometimes Sean reflects by the reflecting pond. After her showers..a Bachelor first..I think Sean was applying moisturizer to his finely toned self. Too funny. Next time maybe we'll see some tooth flossing. or my personal fave..public nail clipping.
But..sadly..it's time. Sean is done thinking and has to put his shirt on.
The girls are getting ready too...Lindsey picked silver and sparkly and Catherine chose gold.
First one out of the limo..I mean Mitsubushi...Lindsey?!?
Whah? Statistically speaking...she has a 90% chance of being booted...only 10% of Bachelorettes who arrive first are chosen. Lindsey steps out and carefully walks across a foot bridge and a curving footpath by the Koi pond. What is going on?? Sean looks a little sad. And then he says it..the Bachelor compliment sandwich...positive..negative (I don't want you)..positive.(but you are wondeful and I care about you)..Lindsey is shocked!! She was so confident for this day. She calls it a day and takes her shoes off and walks off. Sean tries to explain how hard this is for him.Ummmthat is falling on deaf ears.
One unladylike step into the SUV and off she goes...crying..and wondering why her lifelong dream was dangled in front of her..and then removed.
The letter?
So Catherine is in? But what about the letter.
Whilst Sean is waiting..Chris hands him a letter.and its from Catherine...I thought she was going to dump Sean's fine self..but alas ..it's a love letter.a final note in her series of cute notes
Catherine arrives...looking a bit like Pocahontas/Oscar statuette..but she's still beautiful and cute at the same time. Sean delivers a lovely heartfelt proposal..and Catherine looks like she might be hyperventilating...Cool thing is that she doesn't even check out the diamond..she just says yes..and tells him how great he looks..
and of course they ride off on an elephant...but this time .there's a bench...
And that is precisely why
I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!!!!!!!
Monday, February 25, 2013
They all fall down
I didn't watch the Oscars on Sunday night, but I heard it was slow and not that entertaining. I dunno..I think the majority of this episode of the Bachelor was slow..until the end where it got slow..and somewhat entertaining.
For the uninitiated...this is the Fantasy OverNight Date episode..or the FOD as I like to call them. I'm not sure why they call them fantasy to be honest. Is it the audience that has the fantasy, the imagination or mental images of what will happen? Others call me naive, but I didn't think there was always consumation (is that a word?)on the FODs...in this episode I think that its especially true.
I love the Bachelor ritual, almost as much as my I love my Americano from Transcend in the morning, but this FOD was formulaic and pretty much a snore.
Romantic scenery (Thailand) + beach + nighttime eating + date card + accepting the key =FOD
What we have in common is that all of them are falling/fallen for Sean. That adds a bit of complexity, but not a lot of layers to the episode.
The show starts with a retro video montage - that's likely to fill time that the dates lacked.
Lindsey: Market, beach, dinner, date
Lindsey said she wanted to do regular things like go to the market...and Sean made that dream come true Asian island style. There ain't no bug eating, fluroscent chick market in Missouri. As we have been told almost as many times as we have heard the word amazing that Sean wants an adventurous partner. So they embark on some bug eating. And Lindsey does it! Does that mean she'll make an amazing wife..well according to Sean's rules of conduct. yup!
Sean picks up some tacky swim trunks. They have to test them..so they have a beach date..and then a dinner date..Lindsey needs to bust out I love you....or else she's in danger of now showing her commitment.Oh..and then there is a random dance. No, not the Harlem shake, but a traditional Thailand dance...I was kind of creeped out by the protruding fingernail extensions. It was a short dance..and then the dancers trundled off..and Ashlee agrees to the date card.
yawn.
Ashlee- how many times does she says she loves Sean- let me count the ways.
The two aren't even on the date and Ashlee is on record to say how much she loves Sean. He's probably my true love she says. Probably your true love?
You know what else we know about Ashlee..she has a wall (that's she's trying to scale) and that she fears abandonment. Got it...like 3 episodes ago...but this is her schtick. Sean is helping her grown and blossom. A- a- a -ashlee...she's keeps growing and growing and growing.
The two set off on a boat..for some island and beach time..but they must get through an adventure together. They must swim through a dark cave...and remember..what does Ashlee fear...
Abandonment.
Correct..so she must trust Sean and hold on.
Huh? seriously how are the two related. She will not be abandoned in the cave..the camerapeople are there.
But Aslee wisely states..that life is like an alleyway and you don't know the outcome. Well, yeah..you know the outcome..you come to the end of the alley.
Ashlee ain't no Aristotle.
In case you didn't watch..they get through the cave..they see the light..literally. Ashlee is born again!...I thought that already happened with the Polar Bear Dip in Lake Louise..but she's a reborn born again.
This is a very spiritual show.
They have a beach date..and then miraculously they are transformed in different outfits and Ashlee has straightened hair. They are on a dinner date...Ashlee has a cooing/baby voice that is annoying and Sean and Ashlee both talk about how others are question why they are still single.
At the dinner date.. you know what's coming...the date card!! And Ashlee said earlier..she doesn't really agree with it if he is "date carding" all the other women. Suddenly the Bachelor gets very conservative. They talk about the card..and agree it is about spending time together sans cameras.
Ashlee wants to make sure that she doesn't want to make it look like a boundary is being crossed. But I thought Ashlee was about tearing down walls. I'm getting mixed up with her metaphors.
Ashlee..made sure to specify the type of ring she wanted as well as letting him know her ring size. Whoa. Weird.
Catherine
Catherine is my favourite..she's pretty, funny but she got all self conscious. It seemed to come out of nowhere..she's stumped about why a boy like Sean would like a girl like her. ???
Catherine and Sean have a boat date..one Titanic moment . They chat on the boat..and Catherine admits she was pi$$ed at her sisters. They seriously threw her under the limo. Catherine says she talks to her friends more than her sisters..because there is jealously there. Ahh...that's too bad. That can't feel good. Catherine got into some body image issues and then tells Sean she can't believe that he is with her. Huh..is she trying for the same type of vulnerability as Ashlee. I want to old Catherine back
She mentions she's ready to jump with Sean..then they do together..in the water.
Catherine also wants to tell Sean that she is not into the FOD...but she needs to let him know that she is pretty traditional. This is a new trend in the Bachelor. Sean reassures that he wants to talk to her..
Yep. Talk...She says yes.
After all that talking..it's decision time. Sean takes some time with Chris prior to viewing the video messages. Chris is looking good..but his hair is a wee puffy in the humidity. Sean watches the videos..and looks sombre while he watches Ashlee..does this mean Ashlee's gone??????
Ceremony...
All the girls look lovely..the two conservative girls have a lot of chest going on. Catherine looked like she was channeling a flamenco dancer..and Ashlee's dress straps looked like they could not handle the weight of her chest.
Dramatic...and drawn out. First rose..Lindsey? (really...she seems immature)
Second and final rose...now this was a super long deliberation..goes to CATHERINE!!! yay!!
Oh..but Ashlee..I think I heard her rebuilding the walls as she glared at him..she didn't look hurt she looked angry...she walks past him and he says can I walk you out..and he asks to explain. She stops and he doesn't really explain..all he says that he thought she was the one in the beginning. Then he says I hope you understand. I get why Sean didn't pick her...She talked about Sean like he was her life coach. For some reason..She couldn't get into the SUV on the side she was standing by..so she had to go to the other side...and doesn't say good bye.
How long was she driving in that SUV...she finally broke into a few tears...and it looked dark outside. Meanwhile shots of Sean with his head hanging low and it was still daylight. Ashlee did a pretty good job of keeping it together. I think the next dude will be good for Ashlee..i think Sean was good a paving the way (through the wall).
What will the next week bring? The WTA (women tell all!!) I typically don't watch that episode..but there will be a lot of interesting updates.
But the week following.a 3 HOUR BACHELOR!!!! YESSSS!!!! But what is in that letter?? who is it from??!!
until then..I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!!
For the uninitiated...this is the Fantasy OverNight Date episode..or the FOD as I like to call them. I'm not sure why they call them fantasy to be honest. Is it the audience that has the fantasy, the imagination or mental images of what will happen? Others call me naive, but I didn't think there was always consumation (is that a word?)on the FODs...in this episode I think that its especially true.
I love the Bachelor ritual, almost as much as my I love my Americano from Transcend in the morning, but this FOD was formulaic and pretty much a snore.
Romantic scenery (Thailand) + beach + nighttime eating + date card + accepting the key =FOD
What we have in common is that all of them are falling/fallen for Sean. That adds a bit of complexity, but not a lot of layers to the episode.
The show starts with a retro video montage - that's likely to fill time that the dates lacked.
Lindsey: Market, beach, dinner, date
Lindsey said she wanted to do regular things like go to the market...and Sean made that dream come true Asian island style. There ain't no bug eating, fluroscent chick market in Missouri. As we have been told almost as many times as we have heard the word amazing that Sean wants an adventurous partner. So they embark on some bug eating. And Lindsey does it! Does that mean she'll make an amazing wife..well according to Sean's rules of conduct. yup!
Sean picks up some tacky swim trunks. They have to test them..so they have a beach date..and then a dinner date..Lindsey needs to bust out I love you....or else she's in danger of now showing her commitment.Oh..and then there is a random dance. No, not the Harlem shake, but a traditional Thailand dance...I was kind of creeped out by the protruding fingernail extensions. It was a short dance..and then the dancers trundled off..and Ashlee agrees to the date card.
yawn.
Ashlee- how many times does she says she loves Sean- let me count the ways.
The two aren't even on the date and Ashlee is on record to say how much she loves Sean. He's probably my true love she says. Probably your true love?
You know what else we know about Ashlee..she has a wall (that's she's trying to scale) and that she fears abandonment. Got it...like 3 episodes ago...but this is her schtick. Sean is helping her grown and blossom. A- a- a -ashlee...she's keeps growing and growing and growing.
The two set off on a boat..for some island and beach time..but they must get through an adventure together. They must swim through a dark cave...and remember..what does Ashlee fear...
Abandonment.
Correct..so she must trust Sean and hold on.
Huh? seriously how are the two related. She will not be abandoned in the cave..the camerapeople are there.
But Aslee wisely states..that life is like an alleyway and you don't know the outcome. Well, yeah..you know the outcome..you come to the end of the alley.
Ashlee ain't no Aristotle.
In case you didn't watch..they get through the cave..they see the light..literally. Ashlee is born again!...I thought that already happened with the Polar Bear Dip in Lake Louise..but she's a reborn born again.
This is a very spiritual show.
They have a beach date..and then miraculously they are transformed in different outfits and Ashlee has straightened hair. They are on a dinner date...Ashlee has a cooing/baby voice that is annoying and Sean and Ashlee both talk about how others are question why they are still single.
At the dinner date.. you know what's coming...the date card!! And Ashlee said earlier..she doesn't really agree with it if he is "date carding" all the other women. Suddenly the Bachelor gets very conservative. They talk about the card..and agree it is about spending time together sans cameras.
Ashlee wants to make sure that she doesn't want to make it look like a boundary is being crossed. But I thought Ashlee was about tearing down walls. I'm getting mixed up with her metaphors.
Ashlee..made sure to specify the type of ring she wanted as well as letting him know her ring size. Whoa. Weird.
Catherine
Catherine is my favourite..she's pretty, funny but she got all self conscious. It seemed to come out of nowhere..she's stumped about why a boy like Sean would like a girl like her. ???
Catherine and Sean have a boat date..one Titanic moment . They chat on the boat..and Catherine admits she was pi$$ed at her sisters. They seriously threw her under the limo. Catherine says she talks to her friends more than her sisters..because there is jealously there. Ahh...that's too bad. That can't feel good. Catherine got into some body image issues and then tells Sean she can't believe that he is with her. Huh..is she trying for the same type of vulnerability as Ashlee. I want to old Catherine back
She mentions she's ready to jump with Sean..then they do together..in the water.
Catherine also wants to tell Sean that she is not into the FOD...but she needs to let him know that she is pretty traditional. This is a new trend in the Bachelor. Sean reassures that he wants to talk to her..
Yep. Talk...She says yes.
After all that talking..it's decision time. Sean takes some time with Chris prior to viewing the video messages. Chris is looking good..but his hair is a wee puffy in the humidity. Sean watches the videos..and looks sombre while he watches Ashlee..does this mean Ashlee's gone??????
Ceremony...
All the girls look lovely..the two conservative girls have a lot of chest going on. Catherine looked like she was channeling a flamenco dancer..and Ashlee's dress straps looked like they could not handle the weight of her chest.
Dramatic...and drawn out. First rose..Lindsey? (really...she seems immature)
Second and final rose...now this was a super long deliberation..goes to CATHERINE!!! yay!!
Oh..but Ashlee..I think I heard her rebuilding the walls as she glared at him..she didn't look hurt she looked angry...she walks past him and he says can I walk you out..and he asks to explain. She stops and he doesn't really explain..all he says that he thought she was the one in the beginning. Then he says I hope you understand. I get why Sean didn't pick her...She talked about Sean like he was her life coach. For some reason..She couldn't get into the SUV on the side she was standing by..so she had to go to the other side...and doesn't say good bye.
How long was she driving in that SUV...she finally broke into a few tears...and it looked dark outside. Meanwhile shots of Sean with his head hanging low and it was still daylight. Ashlee did a pretty good job of keeping it together. I think the next dude will be good for Ashlee..i think Sean was good a paving the way (through the wall).
What will the next week bring? The WTA (women tell all!!) I typically don't watch that episode..but there will be a lot of interesting updates.
But the week following.a 3 HOUR BACHELOR!!!! YESSSS!!!! But what is in that letter?? who is it from??!!
until then..I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!!
Monday, February 18, 2013
Hometowns- Blessings are hard to come by.
Whoa. Hardcore hometowns! Tears, Uncertainty, Fear and Anger.
Ashlee
Dear perfect Ashlee..had a lovely hometown date with Sean. They walked her tiny dog, sat in a park and then had a pastoral outdoor dinner with the lovely foster parents.
When Ashlee's dad told the story of how he fell in love with Ashlee when he first met her I teared up. The years of Bachelor watching are wearing me town!
The way Ashlee talks about Sean is exactly what the wedding industry wants out of a potential client. She talks of magic, pixie dust and dreams coming true. Pixie dust? Seriously? Maybe that's just setting powder from make-up that's on Sean's clothes.
Pixie dust.
Seriously.
Something fishy about Catherine
Well if that wasn't the smelliest date ever! Catherine meets Sean at Pike's market and they throw around some fish. cute to watch.not to do. All that fish juice flying everywhere. I can't imagine Sean's jacket smelled very good. After tossing a few fish (not Plenty of Fish), they walk around the market, eat, do a jig..and then put their bubble gum on a big bubble gum conglomeration. I wonder if that thing smelled too. I wouldn't want to touch it.
Off the Catherine's house, to meet her pretty sister's, lovely grandmother and odd mother. The sister's give Sean the impression that Catherine isn't really ready to settle down and the sister's don't seem to buy it the Catherine is into Sean. Catherine's mom gives Sean no direction or reassurance..but tells him there are 3 other girls to decide from. They had a weird conversation that had no warmth or substance standing by the kitchen sink. Maybe mom is camera shy..but she seemed very emotionally detached.
Sean does not seem convinced Catherine is ready to settle down.
Keeping it real with Lindsey
Lindsey is sweet but she seems a bit clueless at times. Sean meets her at her hometown where her dad is a general. They walk around the town. She can't tell Sean what to call her Dad. General, Mark or Mr. XXXX. You'd think she's know.Sean says this feels like a real town to raise a family? Huh? Like the other cities are figments of imagination? The other places felt dream-like. I know the US likes to idealize the army, but to say that this hometown is more real than others in absurd.
We couldn't escape this date with portrayals of army life, especially army training.
Lindsey does some version of Bachelor basic training where she commands 20 pushups (I saw 5) and some sit-ups (which were rewarded by kisses). Nothing like working up a sweat before meeting the family. but he probably didn't smell worse than after a visit to the fish market.Of course Lindsey was commandeering this. It was a bit weak.
Sean wins over Lindsey's mom and kinda gets a blessing from her dad..but only if Lindsey wants to marry Sean. That's an odd caveat. you'd think that would be a given and not a special clause.
Sean gets dog/Identification tags to remember the visit. Nice..a little army souvenir. Now that's PR at work.
Sean thinks he's falling in love with Lindsey..but apparently he's crazy about all the other women and can see them as future potential.
Dez. Whoa Nelly. I mean Nathan.
Dez and Sean go on a wholesome hike. Then they 'make dinner' at Dez's house. I saw no food preparation. I think Sean looked like he was setting the table. There's a knock at the door..and then an odd exchange happens between Dez and a dude..but that's just Dez pulling a prank on Sean. Good think Sean didn't get angry..i thought he was going to.
But it was Dez geting Sean back for the gallery prank.
Ha ha well.not really. It was a bit flat.
Dez's mom seemed a bit hippie like..her hair and she seemed a bit off. Dez's dad seemed nice, but not super involved. Brother Nathan made up for both of him. Nathan was like the northside met Jersey Shore. Was he being protective or did he just want to be a faux tough guy. Making other people feel small does not make your tall (I can't exactly remember that quote I read on FB the other day)..but he tried to get in Sean's biz-ness..but Sean handled it really well. Nathan called him a play-ah..and disingenuous. I'm not sure if Nathan knows what disingenuous means..but he did allude to the his perception that sean was not authentic. Nathan does seem to like the word reciprocation. That's a lot of syllables for that dude.
Sean was very annoyed..but tried to be pleasant at the table and minded his manners. Dez's parents just seemed to avoid confrontation. I get that..but we all know that never helps.
Rose Ceremony...lotsa lotsa drama
What will Sean do??? He basically says he is going to toss Dez or Catherine. Right at the start of the ceremony, Dez decides to pull a hail mary and asks to speak with Sean. This is only to apologize for the rude display at the hometown. She provides no further clarity. She cries and apologizes. Hmm.not helpful Dez.
Back the ceremony.
Ashlee and Lindsey..safe!
Sean needs to grab some more time. So back to the deliberation room for Sean. Chris gives him some sage advice. Take your time and 'get this right'. Thanks coach. Pretty useless tip.
That's like telling people, moderation is important in healthy eating. That is useless guidance.
Sean takes a moment..takes the rose..and hands it to.....
CATHERINE!!! yeah!! she's safe another week!!!
Sean walks Dez out. Dez and Sean sit on the good bye bench by where the limo is parked.
Dez tells him he is making a mistake and they are good together. Sean has no words..he hugs her and says he will miss her. Dez says "then don't let me go". Hmmm....good point. But this is the Bachelor..and someone needs to go home tonight..an tonight it's Dez.
Dez is crying in the limo.."all I want to do is make someone happy..that's all I want to do". That's All you want to do. Sigh....another question..whether this is about 'losing' or is it about losing Sean.
Well...you can bet your bridesmaid dress that Dez is not going to be happy with Nathan.
Until next week..and the FODs in Thailand... I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!
Ashlee
Dear perfect Ashlee..had a lovely hometown date with Sean. They walked her tiny dog, sat in a park and then had a pastoral outdoor dinner with the lovely foster parents.
When Ashlee's dad told the story of how he fell in love with Ashlee when he first met her I teared up. The years of Bachelor watching are wearing me town!
The way Ashlee talks about Sean is exactly what the wedding industry wants out of a potential client. She talks of magic, pixie dust and dreams coming true. Pixie dust? Seriously? Maybe that's just setting powder from make-up that's on Sean's clothes.
Pixie dust.
Seriously.
Something fishy about Catherine
Well if that wasn't the smelliest date ever! Catherine meets Sean at Pike's market and they throw around some fish. cute to watch.not to do. All that fish juice flying everywhere. I can't imagine Sean's jacket smelled very good. After tossing a few fish (not Plenty of Fish), they walk around the market, eat, do a jig..and then put their bubble gum on a big bubble gum conglomeration. I wonder if that thing smelled too. I wouldn't want to touch it.
Off the Catherine's house, to meet her pretty sister's, lovely grandmother and odd mother. The sister's give Sean the impression that Catherine isn't really ready to settle down and the sister's don't seem to buy it the Catherine is into Sean. Catherine's mom gives Sean no direction or reassurance..but tells him there are 3 other girls to decide from. They had a weird conversation that had no warmth or substance standing by the kitchen sink. Maybe mom is camera shy..but she seemed very emotionally detached.
Sean does not seem convinced Catherine is ready to settle down.
Keeping it real with Lindsey
Lindsey is sweet but she seems a bit clueless at times. Sean meets her at her hometown where her dad is a general. They walk around the town. She can't tell Sean what to call her Dad. General, Mark or Mr. XXXX. You'd think she's know.Sean says this feels like a real town to raise a family? Huh? Like the other cities are figments of imagination? The other places felt dream-like. I know the US likes to idealize the army, but to say that this hometown is more real than others in absurd.
We couldn't escape this date with portrayals of army life, especially army training.
Lindsey does some version of Bachelor basic training where she commands 20 pushups (I saw 5) and some sit-ups (which were rewarded by kisses). Nothing like working up a sweat before meeting the family. but he probably didn't smell worse than after a visit to the fish market.Of course Lindsey was commandeering this. It was a bit weak.
Sean wins over Lindsey's mom and kinda gets a blessing from her dad..but only if Lindsey wants to marry Sean. That's an odd caveat. you'd think that would be a given and not a special clause.
Sean gets dog/Identification tags to remember the visit. Nice..a little army souvenir. Now that's PR at work.
Sean thinks he's falling in love with Lindsey..but apparently he's crazy about all the other women and can see them as future potential.
Dez. Whoa Nelly. I mean Nathan.
Dez and Sean go on a wholesome hike. Then they 'make dinner' at Dez's house. I saw no food preparation. I think Sean looked like he was setting the table. There's a knock at the door..and then an odd exchange happens between Dez and a dude..but that's just Dez pulling a prank on Sean. Good think Sean didn't get angry..i thought he was going to.
But it was Dez geting Sean back for the gallery prank.
Ha ha well.not really. It was a bit flat.
Dez's mom seemed a bit hippie like..her hair and she seemed a bit off. Dez's dad seemed nice, but not super involved. Brother Nathan made up for both of him. Nathan was like the northside met Jersey Shore. Was he being protective or did he just want to be a faux tough guy. Making other people feel small does not make your tall (I can't exactly remember that quote I read on FB the other day)..but he tried to get in Sean's biz-ness..but Sean handled it really well. Nathan called him a play-ah..and disingenuous. I'm not sure if Nathan knows what disingenuous means..but he did allude to the his perception that sean was not authentic. Nathan does seem to like the word reciprocation. That's a lot of syllables for that dude.
Sean was very annoyed..but tried to be pleasant at the table and minded his manners. Dez's parents just seemed to avoid confrontation. I get that..but we all know that never helps.
Rose Ceremony...lotsa lotsa drama
What will Sean do??? He basically says he is going to toss Dez or Catherine. Right at the start of the ceremony, Dez decides to pull a hail mary and asks to speak with Sean. This is only to apologize for the rude display at the hometown. She provides no further clarity. She cries and apologizes. Hmm.not helpful Dez.
Back the ceremony.
Ashlee and Lindsey..safe!
Sean needs to grab some more time. So back to the deliberation room for Sean. Chris gives him some sage advice. Take your time and 'get this right'. Thanks coach. Pretty useless tip.
That's like telling people, moderation is important in healthy eating. That is useless guidance.
Sean takes a moment..takes the rose..and hands it to.....
CATHERINE!!! yeah!! she's safe another week!!!
Sean walks Dez out. Dez and Sean sit on the good bye bench by where the limo is parked.
Dez tells him he is making a mistake and they are good together. Sean has no words..he hugs her and says he will miss her. Dez says "then don't let me go". Hmmm....good point. But this is the Bachelor..and someone needs to go home tonight..an tonight it's Dez.
Dez is crying in the limo.."all I want to do is make someone happy..that's all I want to do". That's All you want to do. Sigh....another question..whether this is about 'losing' or is it about losing Sean.
Well...you can bet your bridesmaid dress that Dez is not going to be happy with Nathan.
Until next week..and the FODs in Thailand... I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!
Monday, February 11, 2013
Please don't take my sparkle away
It's a plane..it's a boat...it's a seaplane!!!!
The girls are off to the US Virgin Islands!!
and they deplane to the Bucaneer..the lovely sponsor hotel. Here Sean has to do some whittlin'. He has to shave two girls off..down to the final four and the hometowns....and how does one make such a decision??? By dating of course!!
Ashlee's one on one.
The date card arrives. Another thing that can be relied on (as you know there will be roses, candles, a limo, Chris and dinners)..is that everything on the date card is read..even the punctuation. For example "Ashley, let's get carried away DOT, DOT , DOT". Tiera provides some tasteful commentary about Ashley being a cougar at 32. Oh Tiera..why is noone nice to you?? I do not recall Ashley making cougar-esque sartorial choices. I don't think she has one animal print in her suitcase.
Pack your blindfold Ashley because Sean is going to carry you away. First up...they must swim up to the boat..then then ride to an island..where they must jump off and swim to shore. There is significantly more calories burned on this Bachelor than others. They have a romantic time...they cavort oceanside..then in the ocean then back again on the sand...all for a lovely video montage. Then they have a dinner in the dark..and Ashlee reveals...that she was married a long time ago..when she was 17!! so she would stop arguing with her mom. Interesting rationale. How does Sean take it? Like the Bachelor champ he is..and tells her she's perfect just the way she is. Sigh..when will Sean do something wrong (well except for that Lake Louise sweater and his one pair of bad swim trunks..but that's all superficial stuff...all that clothing can be peeled away....oh and replaced with better clothign choices..pardon me...got carried away for a second)
Sean and Ashlee end the night kissing... Does she keep her hand in her pocket while kissing Sean?
odd.
Group date: Love is on the Horizon
It's time for Up at At 'em at the Buccaneer. Sean rouses the group date girls at 442 with cameras in tow. Of course he says they look better than he does. Catherine the champ is the lowest maintenance of them all..and says she just has to pee and she's ready to go. however she must have applied the black liquid eyeliner mid-pee..because she did have make up on.
The all get into a jeep and go watch a very pretty sunrise. Dez is taking most of Seans' attention during the day. And the other two girls feel like the 3rd and 4th wheels on the date. After the sunrise..then drive all the way to the other side of the island to play in the sand...All have some one on one time and do some personal sharing. Lindsey keeps surprising me...she looked great sans makeup..and they have a certain chemistry. Catherine does some sharing with Sean about her dad's battle with depression. Heavy. Sean is lovely and supportive. Sean could seriously lead weekend courses on how to be a great date...And Dez tells Sean how she wants what her parents have. Then she cries...is it nerves or feelings for Sean.
They all miss the sunset for some reason..well they can't see the sun.
Tiera- Street Date
Tiera is not thrilled that she has a city date. She'd rather be on the beach frolicking thant battling the het and insects.The girls are appalled that she isn't thrilled just being in Sean's presences. We've seen Bachelor street dates before. The pair go shopping and usually there is one ugly piece of artisanal jewellery purchased. That woudl be the shell necklace Sean bought for her..but he bought her an eternity bracelet. Tiera is thrilled with it..well..given that Sean finds symbolism on his dates...i would have been excited too.
Oh..another part of the street date is a happenstance special event. This time it is a random parade..with noone lined up street side. Tiera loves a dancing parade and gets her bouncy groove on. Sean tries to keep up..and is thrilled Tiera is having a good time. Maybe all the vigourous dancing keeps the bugs away.
Tiera though feels a distance and this worries her. Sean tells her over dinner that he has heard she is not friendly.Tiera makes sure to tell Sean how she's feeling. Sean likes that stuff..but in her head..there is some croix that's gonna hit the fan back at the Buccaneer.
Lesley's boring date
I like Lesley..she's funny. Sean wants to see if the relationship can be sped up a bit..so what does he choose to do? Have a chill date. By Sean's dating standards they need to overcome an obstacle, but this date...is going to be 'chill' and they are going to pick fruit. I got up to get laundry at that point. It was more entertaining watching my towels in the spin cycle. Slow and awkward dates happen in real life..but do not make for good reality TV.
Special Guest: Shay!
Whoa..Shay is on the island..one of Sean's coveted family members..the woman responsible for signing Sean up for the Bachelor (doubt it...but whatevs).
Shay looks like a very certain person..and Sean looks up to her. Maybe becasue she's sure about everything. I couldn't really listen to her. I think I was distracted by her swaying cherry-like earring cluster. That puts costume in costume jewellery.
Sean is confused about Tiera..and t hinks Tiera should meet Shay.
How serendipitous that there is a showdown at the hotel. Tiera is on a tear- she goes for round two of Ashlee being a cougar..saying If I was 32 I wouldn't want to be here gossiping with 20 year olds. Ashlee is pretty but she can't use adverbs or adjectives properly. Tiera went with more ageist comments Ashlee commented on Tiera's facial expressions. Tiera "I can't help my face..I haven't had botox"
Ouch.
Sean finds Tiera weeping..tries to console her..tells her he wants to introduce her to someone. Tiera doesn't even care who..she keeps crying. She makes sure to tell Sean she is emotional because she cares and has a big heart.
Sean leaves the room to collect himself and ruminates on what all-knowing Shay told him "If she can't get along with other girls..there's a problem there".
Sean tells Tiera she shouldn't stay because he cares and its not good for her. Sean is a spin doctor.
Tiera tells him he obiviously doesn't care enough if he is letting her go. And off she went in a blue mini van!! And she is telling herself looking outside the window "they will not take Tiera's sparkle away"...No they won't ..but the mini van is taking you to the airport.
Cocktail party - oops..no it ain't.
Sean comes out to tell the ladies that he realized Tiera was not meant to be his wife..as he does not like drama. And then he says that he knows what he wants . He feels sure as Shay!
Rose Ceremony
Lesley is gone! Weird? Not really. You know what's weird..Catherine's reaction. This is a Bachelor first..she is crying because she is staying!! She feels that Lesley has more in common with Sean than she does.
Next week..hometowns!!!
Until then..I LOVE THIS SHOW!!
PS Did you see the previews for next week..looks like Dez's brother and Sean are going to rumble.
Crazee!!!!!!
The girls are off to the US Virgin Islands!!
and they deplane to the Bucaneer..the lovely sponsor hotel. Here Sean has to do some whittlin'. He has to shave two girls off..down to the final four and the hometowns....and how does one make such a decision??? By dating of course!!
Ashlee's one on one.
The date card arrives. Another thing that can be relied on (as you know there will be roses, candles, a limo, Chris and dinners)..is that everything on the date card is read..even the punctuation. For example "Ashley, let's get carried away DOT, DOT , DOT". Tiera provides some tasteful commentary about Ashley being a cougar at 32. Oh Tiera..why is noone nice to you?? I do not recall Ashley making cougar-esque sartorial choices. I don't think she has one animal print in her suitcase.
Pack your blindfold Ashley because Sean is going to carry you away. First up...they must swim up to the boat..then then ride to an island..where they must jump off and swim to shore. There is significantly more calories burned on this Bachelor than others. They have a romantic time...they cavort oceanside..then in the ocean then back again on the sand...all for a lovely video montage. Then they have a dinner in the dark..and Ashlee reveals...that she was married a long time ago..when she was 17!! so she would stop arguing with her mom. Interesting rationale. How does Sean take it? Like the Bachelor champ he is..and tells her she's perfect just the way she is. Sigh..when will Sean do something wrong (well except for that Lake Louise sweater and his one pair of bad swim trunks..but that's all superficial stuff...all that clothing can be peeled away....oh and replaced with better clothign choices..pardon me...got carried away for a second)
Sean and Ashlee end the night kissing... Does she keep her hand in her pocket while kissing Sean?
odd.
Group date: Love is on the Horizon
It's time for Up at At 'em at the Buccaneer. Sean rouses the group date girls at 442 with cameras in tow. Of course he says they look better than he does. Catherine the champ is the lowest maintenance of them all..and says she just has to pee and she's ready to go. however she must have applied the black liquid eyeliner mid-pee..because she did have make up on.
The all get into a jeep and go watch a very pretty sunrise. Dez is taking most of Seans' attention during the day. And the other two girls feel like the 3rd and 4th wheels on the date. After the sunrise..then drive all the way to the other side of the island to play in the sand...All have some one on one time and do some personal sharing. Lindsey keeps surprising me...she looked great sans makeup..and they have a certain chemistry. Catherine does some sharing with Sean about her dad's battle with depression. Heavy. Sean is lovely and supportive. Sean could seriously lead weekend courses on how to be a great date...And Dez tells Sean how she wants what her parents have. Then she cries...is it nerves or feelings for Sean.
They all miss the sunset for some reason..well they can't see the sun.
Tiera- Street Date
Tiera is not thrilled that she has a city date. She'd rather be on the beach frolicking thant battling the het and insects.The girls are appalled that she isn't thrilled just being in Sean's presences. We've seen Bachelor street dates before. The pair go shopping and usually there is one ugly piece of artisanal jewellery purchased. That woudl be the shell necklace Sean bought for her..but he bought her an eternity bracelet. Tiera is thrilled with it..well..given that Sean finds symbolism on his dates...i would have been excited too.
Oh..another part of the street date is a happenstance special event. This time it is a random parade..with noone lined up street side. Tiera loves a dancing parade and gets her bouncy groove on. Sean tries to keep up..and is thrilled Tiera is having a good time. Maybe all the vigourous dancing keeps the bugs away.
Tiera though feels a distance and this worries her. Sean tells her over dinner that he has heard she is not friendly.Tiera makes sure to tell Sean how she's feeling. Sean likes that stuff..but in her head..there is some croix that's gonna hit the fan back at the Buccaneer.
Lesley's boring date
I like Lesley..she's funny. Sean wants to see if the relationship can be sped up a bit..so what does he choose to do? Have a chill date. By Sean's dating standards they need to overcome an obstacle, but this date...is going to be 'chill' and they are going to pick fruit. I got up to get laundry at that point. It was more entertaining watching my towels in the spin cycle. Slow and awkward dates happen in real life..but do not make for good reality TV.
Special Guest: Shay!
Whoa..Shay is on the island..one of Sean's coveted family members..the woman responsible for signing Sean up for the Bachelor (doubt it...but whatevs).
Shay looks like a very certain person..and Sean looks up to her. Maybe becasue she's sure about everything. I couldn't really listen to her. I think I was distracted by her swaying cherry-like earring cluster. That puts costume in costume jewellery.
Sean is confused about Tiera..and t hinks Tiera should meet Shay.
How serendipitous that there is a showdown at the hotel. Tiera is on a tear- she goes for round two of Ashlee being a cougar..saying If I was 32 I wouldn't want to be here gossiping with 20 year olds. Ashlee is pretty but she can't use adverbs or adjectives properly. Tiera went with more ageist comments Ashlee commented on Tiera's facial expressions. Tiera "I can't help my face..I haven't had botox"
Ouch.
Sean finds Tiera weeping..tries to console her..tells her he wants to introduce her to someone. Tiera doesn't even care who..she keeps crying. She makes sure to tell Sean she is emotional because she cares and has a big heart.
Sean leaves the room to collect himself and ruminates on what all-knowing Shay told him "If she can't get along with other girls..there's a problem there".
Sean tells Tiera she shouldn't stay because he cares and its not good for her. Sean is a spin doctor.
Tiera tells him he obiviously doesn't care enough if he is letting her go. And off she went in a blue mini van!! And she is telling herself looking outside the window "they will not take Tiera's sparkle away"...No they won't ..but the mini van is taking you to the airport.
Cocktail party - oops..no it ain't.
Sean comes out to tell the ladies that he realized Tiera was not meant to be his wife..as he does not like drama. And then he says that he knows what he wants . He feels sure as Shay!
Rose Ceremony
Lesley is gone! Weird? Not really. You know what's weird..Catherine's reaction. This is a Bachelor first..she is crying because she is staying!! She feels that Lesley has more in common with Sean than she does.
Next week..hometowns!!!
Until then..I LOVE THIS SHOW!!
PS Did you see the previews for next week..looks like Dez's brother and Sean are going to rumble.
Crazee!!!!!!
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Bachelor Eh?
Bachelor Canada!!!!!
Deux epsiodes dans un semaine!! Mon Dieu!
To what do we owe this honour?? Doesn't matter..Two Bachelor episodes, in one week = happiness.
First one on one: Catherine!!
Catherine!!! Yay! My fave!
Catherine's first one on one. No helicopter here...but ..here comes...the SNOW BUS! And who's the bus driver..yup..Sean!! Guess you don't need a special licence to drive that bus. Sean picks Catherine up in the middle of the ice field...and they heat things up doing somersautls, handstands and snow angels..then they stop to sip some hot chocolate in the middle of the field.
The deuxieme part of the date...Sean picks up Catherine in the hotel. i can't say I liked her outfit..looks like she was off to serve beer at an Oktoberfest party. But off they went to another icy locale..the Ice Palace..specially constructed for them
Sean states..something just clicks with you.
Catherine gets the rose!
Yawn..another group date competition.
I'm starting to think Sean is addicted to exercise..and as a friend just texted..."I think Sean has a canoe fetish". Yup another canoe date...the girls set off across Lake Louise..like how long would that take??
But that's not all..after that..the Polar Bear Dip.
Selma calls desert..and deserts her duty. She says "why should I put my life at risk" I kinda agree. But did that seal her fate??? We all know that Sean draws metaphors of commitment, relationships,love and obstacles to all the dates requiring physical and/or mental effort.
They all take the plunge. Tiera gets tierafied, then is whisked away to the hotel. The medics wheel her into lobby and leave her in the loving care of two of the other girls (?). Shouldn't someone have been monitoring her.
Back at the Deer Lodge the girls chat with Sean..Tiera manages to get her frozen feet into heels and gets ready for the group date. Didn't she spray a lot of perfume?? Later she shows up of course. Sarah gets some one on one time and happens to have old family photos to show him. Hmm..odd..not something one usually throws in a clutch on a date. But that makes Sean go 'hmm...not sure'..back at the party this time the rose goes to Leslie!!
Sean goes back to his room to relax..for all of 30 seconds..then he jumps up and thinks he must let Sarah go.
It was sad to see Sarah so sad. But I think she was lamenting a loss that she says has happened because she's different. Awww. I hope she's ok.
Sean and Dez..sitting in a tree...then a teepee.
Up on Tunnel mouton..Dez and Sean enjoy the view..but..lunch is 400 feet below..and they must repel (sp?) Eek. Dez does it..and they kiss midway town. Sean sees this as having parallels to commitment.
Yup.got it..every date means something.
They enjoy lunch. Not sure what it was..sandwiches I'm guessing. They happen to be by a random tree..and Dez challenges him to climb..he does..and she's right after him..he says "come up my little cub". Oh..that wildlife talk..
For the night portion of the date...they hit the teepee..where Dez tells him ironically that she lived in a tent for parts of her life as well as a trailer park. Sean takes it in stride. Gotta give it to Sean..he does listen and ask probing questions. But what was up with his sweater?? Did he buy that in the gift shop?
Sean likes Dez..Dez gets a rose!!!
Cocktail party..
Selma shames herself..by pulling out the big guns..oh no..not the crazy cleavage she was busting..but she kissed on national TV.
Ashlee..has had an ah-hah moment. The Polar Plunge made her jump out her comfort zone..and she pulled out a blindfold. Last time a blind fold appeared on the Bachelor..sean gave the girl the boot. But this blindfold is a symbol of vulnerability and letting Sean lead in the relationship and her relinquishing control..and they even walked around with her blindfold on. Yup..they've made strides in the relationship.
Lynsdey tries annoyingly not to kiss Sean..and they have a dull conversation punctuated by her annoying giggles and baby voice.
Tiera wore a pelt. I'm not sure if she was going tribal...but I was confused if that was a faux fur round scarf.It was oddly paired with the white dress. I think she tried to winterize her outfit.
Ceremony
Daniella..gone
Selma ...Sean gave her the kiss off. Kudos to her for not crying on TV...she probably had bigger issues with her family at home given that she's shamed them :(
Until next week..I LOVE THIS SHOW!!
Deux epsiodes dans un semaine!! Mon Dieu!
To what do we owe this honour?? Doesn't matter..Two Bachelor episodes, in one week = happiness.
First one on one: Catherine!!
Catherine!!! Yay! My fave!
Catherine's first one on one. No helicopter here...but ..here comes...the SNOW BUS! And who's the bus driver..yup..Sean!! Guess you don't need a special licence to drive that bus. Sean picks Catherine up in the middle of the ice field...and they heat things up doing somersautls, handstands and snow angels..then they stop to sip some hot chocolate in the middle of the field.
The deuxieme part of the date...Sean picks up Catherine in the hotel. i can't say I liked her outfit..looks like she was off to serve beer at an Oktoberfest party. But off they went to another icy locale..the Ice Palace..specially constructed for them
Sean states..something just clicks with you.
Catherine gets the rose!
Yawn..another group date competition.
I'm starting to think Sean is addicted to exercise..and as a friend just texted..."I think Sean has a canoe fetish". Yup another canoe date...the girls set off across Lake Louise..like how long would that take??
But that's not all..after that..the Polar Bear Dip.
Selma calls desert..and deserts her duty. She says "why should I put my life at risk" I kinda agree. But did that seal her fate??? We all know that Sean draws metaphors of commitment, relationships,love and obstacles to all the dates requiring physical and/or mental effort.
They all take the plunge. Tiera gets tierafied, then is whisked away to the hotel. The medics wheel her into lobby and leave her in the loving care of two of the other girls (?). Shouldn't someone have been monitoring her.
Back at the Deer Lodge the girls chat with Sean..Tiera manages to get her frozen feet into heels and gets ready for the group date. Didn't she spray a lot of perfume?? Later she shows up of course. Sarah gets some one on one time and happens to have old family photos to show him. Hmm..odd..not something one usually throws in a clutch on a date. But that makes Sean go 'hmm...not sure'..back at the party this time the rose goes to Leslie!!
Sean goes back to his room to relax..for all of 30 seconds..then he jumps up and thinks he must let Sarah go.
It was sad to see Sarah so sad. But I think she was lamenting a loss that she says has happened because she's different. Awww. I hope she's ok.
Sean and Dez..sitting in a tree...then a teepee.
Up on Tunnel mouton..Dez and Sean enjoy the view..but..lunch is 400 feet below..and they must repel (sp?) Eek. Dez does it..and they kiss midway town. Sean sees this as having parallels to commitment.
Yup.got it..every date means something.
They enjoy lunch. Not sure what it was..sandwiches I'm guessing. They happen to be by a random tree..and Dez challenges him to climb..he does..and she's right after him..he says "come up my little cub". Oh..that wildlife talk..
For the night portion of the date...they hit the teepee..where Dez tells him ironically that she lived in a tent for parts of her life as well as a trailer park. Sean takes it in stride. Gotta give it to Sean..he does listen and ask probing questions. But what was up with his sweater?? Did he buy that in the gift shop?
Sean likes Dez..Dez gets a rose!!!
Cocktail party..
Selma shames herself..by pulling out the big guns..oh no..not the crazy cleavage she was busting..but she kissed on national TV.
Ashlee..has had an ah-hah moment. The Polar Plunge made her jump out her comfort zone..and she pulled out a blindfold. Last time a blind fold appeared on the Bachelor..sean gave the girl the boot. But this blindfold is a symbol of vulnerability and letting Sean lead in the relationship and her relinquishing control..and they even walked around with her blindfold on. Yup..they've made strides in the relationship.
Lynsdey tries annoyingly not to kiss Sean..and they have a dull conversation punctuated by her annoying giggles and baby voice.
Tiera wore a pelt. I'm not sure if she was going tribal...but I was confused if that was a faux fur round scarf.It was oddly paired with the white dress. I think she tried to winterize her outfit.
Ceremony
Daniella..gone
Selma ...Sean gave her the kiss off. Kudos to her for not crying on TV...she probably had bigger issues with her family at home given that she's shamed them :(
Until next week..I LOVE THIS SHOW!!
Monday, February 4, 2013
The Rose Report: Brought to you by the letter F
White is a lucky colour for Lindsay
Missed Lindsay's one on one date. But white is her lucky colour. White dress and Whitefish..it's working for her.
What doesn't work is using Bachelor-speak in describing familial relations. She said she never had a one on one connection with her dad. Wouldn't it make more sense to say, "my father and I were never close". There should be a rule. Never use one on one and connection unless you are speaking about the Bachelor. It just sounds wrong.
But what Lindsay is trying to say is that her father wasn't around so she's looking for some grounding in a family. Fair enough. Sean's in and she gets a rose.
After some semi-reclining in front of a roaring fire..a suprise from Sean! Sarah Darling (who?) is putting on a concert! and not only is she on stage but Sean and Lindsay get to dance grade 7 style on an elevated platform. Oddly, noone in crowd is staring at the two who are at the same height as the performer..the crowd looks pretty excited to see a performer! Maybe Whitefish doesn't get Rhi Rhi..but they get SD.
Group Date:A mountain Indy of sorts
Ah the group date. Less attention, more competition that likely includes a fitness competition and some embarassment thrown in for our entertainment.
Sean declares..I don't need an outdoorsman wife (hmm? This ain't Brokeback mountain..this is Whitefish Montana)..
This time two teams- blue and red.
Selma brought the night to day by wearing that butterfly bedazzled headband.I couldn't look at her..I was distracted by shininess of it. I'm not sure if the band was too large for her head or teh butterfly was too large for that band. That was some kinda high fashion.
The 'losing' team goes back to the hotel. So the girls put their mountain race face one. They gotta canoe, carry and cut...and...milk a goat? Then drink it.
I'm not up on my dairy laws in the US but selling unpasteurized milk is illegal in Canada. Mmmm warm high fat goat secretions that are awash in bacteria.
Of course, this race doesn't prove anything..but whatevs?! Isn't love a battlefield.
Team Red winds..and Dez downs the the milk..although her poor lip seal let a lot out..but who's measuring?
Team blue is definitely blue about going back to the hotel.
Team Red changes from day to evening and they go back to Grouse Lounge for some beverages..no hot tub or swimming pool..just boring old conversation. Perhaps this is why Sean bends the rules again and lets Team blue come to the 'party' too. Party, what party? Women actively vy for his attention and they take off with him. Happily, Sean and Catherine seem to really click.
Sean does a stellar job of making each girl feel special and he does out empathy for being at 'the house' and being in 'this situation'. He knows what it feels like. He really does have an uncanny knack for making everyone feel special.
Even people who aren't supposed to be there...like Tiera! Gasp..she snuck away to spend more time with Sean- to tell him she's a real person with real feelings. Thanks for affirming you are not a zombie Tiera.Tiera doesn't seem very interesting at all..her interviews are a bit unsettling because producers edit her interviews to make her laugh maniacally most of the time.
Now the party got even more uncomfortable with the ratio of girls to rose high. Daniella lost it...and not just because she made an unfortunate choice of underwear under her flimsy dress. Sean assured her..but bestowing the highest honour...a rose! and she accepted.
Two on one
Producers did not do a good job with editing. In showing future episodes, we know Tiera stays. Jackie was in 2nd place the whole time...and it started with the slow horse, trailing behind Sean and Tiera's.
Jackie tries to warn Sean...but words escape her. She tries to tie in what kind of person she is (awesome) and juxtapose with qualities of a person he does not need (Tiera)..that was too complex of an approach..for both Jackie and Sean.
At dinner...after Tiera took a bit...sean takes her for one on one time...and Tiera reveals she was with someone who was in rehab then died. And now she is looking for a new best friend.
After an awkward dinner of very small portions...all I saw on the plate was 75 g of fish with what looked like rosemary or a leaf of arugula. Carb haters on that show...Jackie is let go.
Tiera wins! and laughs maniacally.
Tiera and Sean...in front of a roaring fire..and suprise fireworks!! Awww..the other girls are jealous.
Fireworks and aviation..the way to a girl's heart in Bachelorland...oh and throw in a pair of diamond earrings so rejection doesn't feel bad on your mini van ride out.
Frustrating Rose Ceremony.
Uh oh. Sean is getting confused and fRustrated and Tiera is getting fUstrated. Sean is not sure if he knows his wife is in the room. Oh no..a crisis of faith. Perhaps the healing waters of Lake Louise tomorrow will help.
But back to the cocktail party..he's not getting straight messages from the girls on Tiera..but I thought Sean was the kind of guy who could suss this out himself...I thought he was a great eye reader. But he is lacking vision and clarity.
Robin and Tiera are virtually duking it out. Good thing Tiera is not a fighter she proclaims..she said some expletives about how she would take out the girls in the room. Ahhh. She's so lovely. No amount of makeup and glitzy outfits can cover up trash talking.
But speaking of make up..does Robin wear any? I mean i like the au natural look...but Robin looks like she just came in from a jog.
But sadly..Robin's anger is not appealing to Sean..and she's out..
Sean declares..love is a hectic journey..well especially when you are doing back to back episodes!!
Until tomorrow!! I LOVE THIS SHOW!!
Missed Lindsay's one on one date. But white is her lucky colour. White dress and Whitefish..it's working for her.
What doesn't work is using Bachelor-speak in describing familial relations. She said she never had a one on one connection with her dad. Wouldn't it make more sense to say, "my father and I were never close". There should be a rule. Never use one on one and connection unless you are speaking about the Bachelor. It just sounds wrong.
But what Lindsay is trying to say is that her father wasn't around so she's looking for some grounding in a family. Fair enough. Sean's in and she gets a rose.
After some semi-reclining in front of a roaring fire..a suprise from Sean! Sarah Darling (who?) is putting on a concert! and not only is she on stage but Sean and Lindsay get to dance grade 7 style on an elevated platform. Oddly, noone in crowd is staring at the two who are at the same height as the performer..the crowd looks pretty excited to see a performer! Maybe Whitefish doesn't get Rhi Rhi..but they get SD.
Group Date:A mountain Indy of sorts
Ah the group date. Less attention, more competition that likely includes a fitness competition and some embarassment thrown in for our entertainment.
Sean declares..I don't need an outdoorsman wife (hmm? This ain't Brokeback mountain..this is Whitefish Montana)..
This time two teams- blue and red.
Selma brought the night to day by wearing that butterfly bedazzled headband.I couldn't look at her..I was distracted by shininess of it. I'm not sure if the band was too large for her head or teh butterfly was too large for that band. That was some kinda high fashion.
The 'losing' team goes back to the hotel. So the girls put their mountain race face one. They gotta canoe, carry and cut...and...milk a goat? Then drink it.
I'm not up on my dairy laws in the US but selling unpasteurized milk is illegal in Canada. Mmmm warm high fat goat secretions that are awash in bacteria.
Of course, this race doesn't prove anything..but whatevs?! Isn't love a battlefield.
Team Red winds..and Dez downs the the milk..although her poor lip seal let a lot out..but who's measuring?
Team blue is definitely blue about going back to the hotel.
Team Red changes from day to evening and they go back to Grouse Lounge for some beverages..no hot tub or swimming pool..just boring old conversation. Perhaps this is why Sean bends the rules again and lets Team blue come to the 'party' too. Party, what party? Women actively vy for his attention and they take off with him. Happily, Sean and Catherine seem to really click.
Sean does a stellar job of making each girl feel special and he does out empathy for being at 'the house' and being in 'this situation'. He knows what it feels like. He really does have an uncanny knack for making everyone feel special.
Even people who aren't supposed to be there...like Tiera! Gasp..she snuck away to spend more time with Sean- to tell him she's a real person with real feelings. Thanks for affirming you are not a zombie Tiera.Tiera doesn't seem very interesting at all..her interviews are a bit unsettling because producers edit her interviews to make her laugh maniacally most of the time.
Now the party got even more uncomfortable with the ratio of girls to rose high. Daniella lost it...and not just because she made an unfortunate choice of underwear under her flimsy dress. Sean assured her..but bestowing the highest honour...a rose! and she accepted.
Two on one
Producers did not do a good job with editing. In showing future episodes, we know Tiera stays. Jackie was in 2nd place the whole time...and it started with the slow horse, trailing behind Sean and Tiera's.
Jackie tries to warn Sean...but words escape her. She tries to tie in what kind of person she is (awesome) and juxtapose with qualities of a person he does not need (Tiera)..that was too complex of an approach..for both Jackie and Sean.
At dinner...after Tiera took a bit...sean takes her for one on one time...and Tiera reveals she was with someone who was in rehab then died. And now she is looking for a new best friend.
After an awkward dinner of very small portions...all I saw on the plate was 75 g of fish with what looked like rosemary or a leaf of arugula. Carb haters on that show...Jackie is let go.
Tiera wins! and laughs maniacally.
Tiera and Sean...in front of a roaring fire..and suprise fireworks!! Awww..the other girls are jealous.
Fireworks and aviation..the way to a girl's heart in Bachelorland...oh and throw in a pair of diamond earrings so rejection doesn't feel bad on your mini van ride out.
Frustrating Rose Ceremony.
Uh oh. Sean is getting confused and fRustrated and Tiera is getting fUstrated. Sean is not sure if he knows his wife is in the room. Oh no..a crisis of faith. Perhaps the healing waters of Lake Louise tomorrow will help.
But back to the cocktail party..he's not getting straight messages from the girls on Tiera..but I thought Sean was the kind of guy who could suss this out himself...I thought he was a great eye reader. But he is lacking vision and clarity.
Robin and Tiera are virtually duking it out. Good thing Tiera is not a fighter she proclaims..she said some expletives about how she would take out the girls in the room. Ahhh. She's so lovely. No amount of makeup and glitzy outfits can cover up trash talking.
But speaking of make up..does Robin wear any? I mean i like the au natural look...but Robin looks like she just came in from a jog.
But sadly..Robin's anger is not appealing to Sean..and she's out..
Sean declares..love is a hectic journey..well especially when you are doing back to back episodes!!
Until tomorrow!! I LOVE THIS SHOW!!
Monday, January 28, 2013
A Tiera-ble episode
Oooops..sorry about the no rose report last week. I didn't even have time to watch the episode!!I had a date with Oprah.
What you believe..you become..according to grand master O. Well some of the girls didn't believe hard enough..becasue I don't think they believed they would go home.
What I couldn't believe was the Kacie wasn't on! What the what is that about...
But on to the episode.
First a shout out to Catherine for coining "Tierable"..I love Catherine..hope she goes far!
I have a love-less strong love relationship with this show... I love the ritual..the roses, candles, Chris the host, date cards and of course the word amazing. Ritual is one thing..cliche is what I love less. But onto the dates
You can take the girl out of the desert, but you can't take the desert out of the girl
Selma..is a beautiful, olive skinned girl. She's so pretty. Wow..she gets annoying fast. Well, for some reason-the bachelorettes are amazed by aviation! She's thrilled about the plane ride. In the plane, she splays herself across Sean whilst talking in a baby voice.
She is hoping for a grand date..and the plane lands..in a desert. She states "he takes the Iraqui to a desert". I can't see it as a slight. If anything, it shoudl have given her an advantage. Well..Selma doesn't like the heat but she can handle it. You know, you make it out of Baghdad, you probably come from some plucky lineage.
Without any coaching on how to scale a rock, as Selma states she's non athletic and typically wears 6 inch heels, Sean straps her into a harness and they need to scale a 100 foot rock. NBD-not for Selma. She feels inspiration from Sean and she's happiest with Sean on the top of the moutain they scaled together. Of course.
But the date is not done yet....they still have the trailer park. I'm not sure if they slept over, but she did have her own trailer named Fifi.
They snuggled...well..i think she burrowed like a tick..but then they talked. She revealed she grew up in a strict household and said her culture doesn't allow her to date. Then she said she was Muslim..so I'm not sure if she was using culture and religion interchangably..but what was clear was Mom was not going to be happy about this public display..but to make it better...she couldn't kiss him on TV. Sean apparently is an excellent eye reading ability because he can see that Selma wants to kiss him in her eyes. In her culture they keep dating a secret. Well Selma the secret is out..but she does announce the caveat that he'll have to wait until she's the only lady. She picked the wrong show to be on.
And the rose goes to Selma, her strength and her annoying baby voice!
Group date:Rolling with the punches
Sean (or the producers) wisely thought that he would introduce the girls to a competitive environment. I would call it the Bachelor mansion..but this environs is fraught with more risk of physcial harm.
Amanda started out by psyching out the girls. Ahh then karma came to bite her..on the chin.
Sarah was overwlemed with the physcial hurdle because her balance is not like the other girls'. Ashley the organizer gave her a sweet, genuine pep talk. Sean came by too...and I liked that he didn't want to exclude her..but told her the outcome didn't matter. Nicely done Sean. I'm guessing the show's pyschologist helped guide that conversation that could have been fraught with politically incorrect minefields.
the girls were falling all over the place. Yikes..it seemed painful. I'd say hockey padding was in order..but all they had was elbow and knee guards and a cute helmet.
That did not help Amanda when she fell on her chin.and needed to be taken away for medical care.
Sean opts for an old skool roller skate.
Then the girls get ready for a rooftop patio party (pool included). Lindsey gets denied pooltime. Tiera throws a hissy fit and Sean talks her down..again her reads into her eyes that she likes him...She decides to stay!!!
Amanda comes back..her chin is intact..and all the sympathy card got her was a kiss on the chin.She's no playah.
Lesley - Will this be forever
Interesting date card. A bit foreboding. Sean was questioning his connection (sorry..its late..I resort to Bachelor-speak)...with her.
Sean dreams up the most romantic date ever....modelled after a rich man who is courting a prostitute. So this is as creative as Sean gets. yawn.
He picks her up in a BMW. She proclaims..Holy Moley Batman (that would have been funnier if it was Robin on the date not her)
Leslie gets some drop earrings and then the go shopping!! I do think she gets to keep the clothes..but why the bow tie/sash dress? That was an unfortunate choice..but Leslie called it Winner winner chicken dinner. Huh?
There was a lot of light reflecting and refracting from the shiny shoes, metallic dress with bedazzled bustline that she needed one more thing..120 carats around her neck!!
Now they are off somewhere dark so as to minimize the glare and maximize the romance.
Lesley seems sweet, but was a bit loud and awkward. Sean really really tried! He asked questions!!!At the end..he took the rose like he was going to give it to her..but didn't.
Poor Lesley.
They walk out..but she makes sure to give back the necklace in the middle of the street!!
Ben Taylor sings "Do you think I'd ever leave your side baby"..
Yep.
Worst part. She departs in a mini van. A Bachelor first.
Cocktail Party/Rose Ceremony
Tiera is on a tear. She wants to be perceived as the nice person and apologizes to Robin. On camera she says she has to take these girls down and she's in it to win it!
Robin pulls an awkward..do you like chocolate..do you want to taste chocolate (Selma's mom must have turned off the TV at this point)...and the Robin goes in for the kiss.
Sean assures Ashley that he's always thinking of her when he doesn't spend time with her.
Catherine (yay!) moves in and tells Sean she likes him...i hope she stays!!!
And the girl who doesn't get chosen...Amanda..the fitness model.
Guess who's going for a run to release her stress..but maybe her Harlequin bookcover deal will lead to great things.
Next week..two episodes...double the drama...will it be too much for Selma's mama!!
Eww..I hope I don't have nightmares about Tiera's uncontrollable twitching from her cold water plunge.
Even still..until next week.. I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!
What you believe..you become..according to grand master O. Well some of the girls didn't believe hard enough..becasue I don't think they believed they would go home.
What I couldn't believe was the Kacie wasn't on! What the what is that about...
But on to the episode.
First a shout out to Catherine for coining "Tierable"..I love Catherine..hope she goes far!
I have a love-less strong love relationship with this show... I love the ritual..the roses, candles, Chris the host, date cards and of course the word amazing. Ritual is one thing..cliche is what I love less. But onto the dates
You can take the girl out of the desert, but you can't take the desert out of the girl
Selma..is a beautiful, olive skinned girl. She's so pretty. Wow..she gets annoying fast. Well, for some reason-the bachelorettes are amazed by aviation! She's thrilled about the plane ride. In the plane, she splays herself across Sean whilst talking in a baby voice.
She is hoping for a grand date..and the plane lands..in a desert. She states "he takes the Iraqui to a desert". I can't see it as a slight. If anything, it shoudl have given her an advantage. Well..Selma doesn't like the heat but she can handle it. You know, you make it out of Baghdad, you probably come from some plucky lineage.
Without any coaching on how to scale a rock, as Selma states she's non athletic and typically wears 6 inch heels, Sean straps her into a harness and they need to scale a 100 foot rock. NBD-not for Selma. She feels inspiration from Sean and she's happiest with Sean on the top of the moutain they scaled together. Of course.
But the date is not done yet....they still have the trailer park. I'm not sure if they slept over, but she did have her own trailer named Fifi.
They snuggled...well..i think she burrowed like a tick..but then they talked. She revealed she grew up in a strict household and said her culture doesn't allow her to date. Then she said she was Muslim..so I'm not sure if she was using culture and religion interchangably..but what was clear was Mom was not going to be happy about this public display..but to make it better...she couldn't kiss him on TV. Sean apparently is an excellent eye reading ability because he can see that Selma wants to kiss him in her eyes. In her culture they keep dating a secret. Well Selma the secret is out..but she does announce the caveat that he'll have to wait until she's the only lady. She picked the wrong show to be on.
And the rose goes to Selma, her strength and her annoying baby voice!
Group date:Rolling with the punches
Sean (or the producers) wisely thought that he would introduce the girls to a competitive environment. I would call it the Bachelor mansion..but this environs is fraught with more risk of physcial harm.
Amanda started out by psyching out the girls. Ahh then karma came to bite her..on the chin.
Sarah was overwlemed with the physcial hurdle because her balance is not like the other girls'. Ashley the organizer gave her a sweet, genuine pep talk. Sean came by too...and I liked that he didn't want to exclude her..but told her the outcome didn't matter. Nicely done Sean. I'm guessing the show's pyschologist helped guide that conversation that could have been fraught with politically incorrect minefields.
the girls were falling all over the place. Yikes..it seemed painful. I'd say hockey padding was in order..but all they had was elbow and knee guards and a cute helmet.
That did not help Amanda when she fell on her chin.and needed to be taken away for medical care.
Sean opts for an old skool roller skate.
Then the girls get ready for a rooftop patio party (pool included). Lindsey gets denied pooltime. Tiera throws a hissy fit and Sean talks her down..again her reads into her eyes that she likes him...She decides to stay!!!
Amanda comes back..her chin is intact..and all the sympathy card got her was a kiss on the chin.She's no playah.
Lesley - Will this be forever
Interesting date card. A bit foreboding. Sean was questioning his connection (sorry..its late..I resort to Bachelor-speak)...with her.
Sean dreams up the most romantic date ever....modelled after a rich man who is courting a prostitute. So this is as creative as Sean gets. yawn.
He picks her up in a BMW. She proclaims..Holy Moley Batman (that would have been funnier if it was Robin on the date not her)
Leslie gets some drop earrings and then the go shopping!! I do think she gets to keep the clothes..but why the bow tie/sash dress? That was an unfortunate choice..but Leslie called it Winner winner chicken dinner. Huh?
There was a lot of light reflecting and refracting from the shiny shoes, metallic dress with bedazzled bustline that she needed one more thing..120 carats around her neck!!
Now they are off somewhere dark so as to minimize the glare and maximize the romance.
Lesley seems sweet, but was a bit loud and awkward. Sean really really tried! He asked questions!!!At the end..he took the rose like he was going to give it to her..but didn't.
Poor Lesley.
They walk out..but she makes sure to give back the necklace in the middle of the street!!
Ben Taylor sings "Do you think I'd ever leave your side baby"..
Yep.
Worst part. She departs in a mini van. A Bachelor first.
Cocktail Party/Rose Ceremony
Tiera is on a tear. She wants to be perceived as the nice person and apologizes to Robin. On camera she says she has to take these girls down and she's in it to win it!
Robin pulls an awkward..do you like chocolate..do you want to taste chocolate (Selma's mom must have turned off the TV at this point)...and the Robin goes in for the kiss.
Sean assures Ashley that he's always thinking of her when he doesn't spend time with her.
Catherine (yay!) moves in and tells Sean she likes him...i hope she stays!!!
And the girl who doesn't get chosen...Amanda..the fitness model.
Guess who's going for a run to release her stress..but maybe her Harlequin bookcover deal will lead to great things.
Next week..two episodes...double the drama...will it be too much for Selma's mama!!
Eww..I hope I don't have nightmares about Tiera's uncontrollable twitching from her cold water plunge.
Even still..until next week.. I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!
Monday, January 14, 2013
The Bachelor: Melting Pot edition
This episode was feeling a bit long (okay, I know I need a PVR..but whatevs)...it was bit tedious..mostly typical dates- you know..overcoming fears, steamy group date photo shoot. The gag date was new - not super funny..but new. Near the end of the show...I fell in love with Sean a little more:)
First the fiscal cliff, then the free fall
Sometimes I think the show tries valiantly to insert some type of hope (beyond the romantic hope) for the American viewing public. Messages about overcoming obstacles and dreams coming true. Date 1 is about overcoming obstacles, perceptions and getting your self esteem, self worth and ultimately your prize (the short term one for this date was the rose). Sarah gets the first one on one date with Sean. Sarah overcomes a lot of obstacles in life..but now she's looking to overcome obstacles in love. Sean arrives in a helicopter..and that makes the girls and Sarah swoon...a blue helicopter. This is a classic ride in Bachelor land..maybe the traffic is really brutal in LA. The date card read"Are you ready to fall in love". The date cards are not so cryptic. There is going to be some falling...and today's fun date they are free falling from a building. Wow..that seemed really freaky. Sarah's voice sounded super annoying...but I likely would be paralysed with fear and would rather take the stairs down. Where do you get a top that pink.?I think colours are brighter in the US. She did look pretty in pink.They descend..have some champagne as a reward (all dates are rewarded with alcohol on this show)...Sean tells her he is attracted to her courage. Sarah tells Sean a story how she was denied ziplining in Vegas. Sarah is happy Sean had the confidence in her. Cool.Sarah gets a rose...and she's all good in the 'hood.
Group Photo shoot...for Harlequin novels
Completely fitting for this show.Its art imitating reality show...and I'm no sure what has more artiface...the cheesey novels..or this mostly cheesey show (but i do love the Bachelor fromage)...Kristy got her model on and her enthusiasm was not infectious..it was a bit sickening though. Kristy bordered on kray kray. Sean had to remove his shirt...(not that I'm counting but Sean has had about 11 shirtless scenes in two episodes...he can definitely pull off pulling his shirt off)..but back to the ladies..Tiera seems to be less attractive with more make up..and when her mood got stormy she was way less cute. Kacie is adorable..all the time..Selma was beautiful..Lesley M looked amazing. But whoa..Katie..the yoga instructor..did she have her own meteorologcial system above her head. That was a serious case of fuzzy hair. Four words: Bumble and Bumble defrizz. Buy it. It works.
No suprise that Kristy's amorous display won the photo shoot.and off they go to the pool party!!..where noone got in the pool...but instead most complained of a chill. Perhaps some of it was coming from some of the girls' bad attitude. Tiera was fuming..and Katie the yoga instructor was really down(ward dog:)..and felt she needed to leave..Sean didn't let the limo door slam her on the way out..he politely walked her to the waiting limo.
Cute Kacie got the rose. Kacie looks amazing..always..well except her hair at the rose ceremony...more on that later.
Priceless date with Desiree the bridal stylist
Well...not what y'all are thinking. I'm sure you were all thinking Neil Lane was going to make an appearance with some boxed jewels and Desiree was going to live the Bridal Fantasy (oops got distracted by a vision of the Bridal Fantasy billboard I saw on the way home today...it looks like a bridal nightmare...but taste is subjective..has anyone seen it..what's with all the accessories???)..but back to the show... Chris and Sean and the producers play a little joke to see how Desiree manages the sitch. A 'priceless' work of art falls over in a room where she is standing and the Russian artist comes into the room and starts freaking out in Ruski. Desiree looks like she's going to laugh..Sean comes in and says he's going to support her then says..awww..it's a joke!! oh funny ! (not really)...but to make up for it..he makes her dinner (with half a plate vegetables Word.)..of beef I think, corn and broccoli...at his place. Maybe thats the priceless part of the date.
Desiree gets a rose. They dig eachother.
Rose Ceremony.
Sean comes in thinking he knows which two are going home..but throughout the ceremony he changes his mind!! And this is where I heart Sean more..he told producers he doesn't have type..just someone sweet, smart and funny..and race and ethnicity doesn't matter. Yay Sean!! Sweet..and this is the most ethinically diverse bunch so far!!!...Who's awesome..Sean's awesome!! I think Catherine the graphic designer is pretty and she seems fun..i hope she stays a long time...What did Kacie do to her hair for the cocktail party..maybe she got caught up on Amanda's storm of negativity.I can't believe he kept the Lindsay (sub teacher. wore the wedding dress last week who's dad is General)..I wonder if Lindsay and Selma (the girl who speaks Farsee) talk politics..Who am I kidding...there is more to talk about..like the journey to true love with amazing connections for all the right reasons..
and until next week..I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!
First the fiscal cliff, then the free fall
Sometimes I think the show tries valiantly to insert some type of hope (beyond the romantic hope) for the American viewing public. Messages about overcoming obstacles and dreams coming true. Date 1 is about overcoming obstacles, perceptions and getting your self esteem, self worth and ultimately your prize (the short term one for this date was the rose). Sarah gets the first one on one date with Sean. Sarah overcomes a lot of obstacles in life..but now she's looking to overcome obstacles in love. Sean arrives in a helicopter..and that makes the girls and Sarah swoon...a blue helicopter. This is a classic ride in Bachelor land..maybe the traffic is really brutal in LA. The date card read"Are you ready to fall in love". The date cards are not so cryptic. There is going to be some falling...and today's fun date they are free falling from a building. Wow..that seemed really freaky. Sarah's voice sounded super annoying...but I likely would be paralysed with fear and would rather take the stairs down. Where do you get a top that pink.?I think colours are brighter in the US. She did look pretty in pink.They descend..have some champagne as a reward (all dates are rewarded with alcohol on this show)...Sean tells her he is attracted to her courage. Sarah tells Sean a story how she was denied ziplining in Vegas. Sarah is happy Sean had the confidence in her. Cool.Sarah gets a rose...and she's all good in the 'hood.
Group Photo shoot...for Harlequin novels
Completely fitting for this show.Its art imitating reality show...and I'm no sure what has more artiface...the cheesey novels..or this mostly cheesey show (but i do love the Bachelor fromage)...Kristy got her model on and her enthusiasm was not infectious..it was a bit sickening though. Kristy bordered on kray kray. Sean had to remove his shirt...(not that I'm counting but Sean has had about 11 shirtless scenes in two episodes...he can definitely pull off pulling his shirt off)..but back to the ladies..Tiera seems to be less attractive with more make up..and when her mood got stormy she was way less cute. Kacie is adorable..all the time..Selma was beautiful..Lesley M looked amazing. But whoa..Katie..the yoga instructor..did she have her own meteorologcial system above her head. That was a serious case of fuzzy hair. Four words: Bumble and Bumble defrizz. Buy it. It works.
No suprise that Kristy's amorous display won the photo shoot.and off they go to the pool party!!..where noone got in the pool...but instead most complained of a chill. Perhaps some of it was coming from some of the girls' bad attitude. Tiera was fuming..and Katie the yoga instructor was really down(ward dog:)..and felt she needed to leave..Sean didn't let the limo door slam her on the way out..he politely walked her to the waiting limo.
Cute Kacie got the rose. Kacie looks amazing..always..well except her hair at the rose ceremony...more on that later.
Priceless date with Desiree the bridal stylist
Well...not what y'all are thinking. I'm sure you were all thinking Neil Lane was going to make an appearance with some boxed jewels and Desiree was going to live the Bridal Fantasy (oops got distracted by a vision of the Bridal Fantasy billboard I saw on the way home today...it looks like a bridal nightmare...but taste is subjective..has anyone seen it..what's with all the accessories???)..but back to the show... Chris and Sean and the producers play a little joke to see how Desiree manages the sitch. A 'priceless' work of art falls over in a room where she is standing and the Russian artist comes into the room and starts freaking out in Ruski. Desiree looks like she's going to laugh..Sean comes in and says he's going to support her then says..awww..it's a joke!! oh funny ! (not really)...but to make up for it..he makes her dinner (with half a plate vegetables Word.)..of beef I think, corn and broccoli...at his place. Maybe thats the priceless part of the date.
Desiree gets a rose. They dig eachother.
Rose Ceremony.
Sean comes in thinking he knows which two are going home..but throughout the ceremony he changes his mind!! And this is where I heart Sean more..he told producers he doesn't have type..just someone sweet, smart and funny..and race and ethnicity doesn't matter. Yay Sean!! Sweet..and this is the most ethinically diverse bunch so far!!!...Who's awesome..Sean's awesome!! I think Catherine the graphic designer is pretty and she seems fun..i hope she stays a long time...What did Kacie do to her hair for the cocktail party..maybe she got caught up on Amanda's storm of negativity.I can't believe he kept the Lindsay (sub teacher. wore the wedding dress last week who's dad is General)..I wonder if Lindsay and Selma (the girl who speaks Farsee) talk politics..Who am I kidding...there is more to talk about..like the journey to true love with amazing connections for all the right reasons..
and until next week..I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!
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