What an episode. All the families were lovely. Everyone seems genuine.
Nothing more honest than the grief about Eric's death. It does make you think what might be your last conversation with someone.
Chris is the consummate host. Andi had a delightful speech to the guys.
I'm surprised it's Josh over Marcus. The walking out part and consoling the guy who you've broken up with is so awkward.
Whoa..what an emotional episode.
I heart Chris.
I won't be seeing the next episode until I get back to Canada…maybe i'll be on an amazing journey of true love.:)
until the next rose report..be kind to each other on your amazing journeys.
xo
Monday, July 7, 2014
Monday, June 30, 2014
Brussels
Brussels is beautiful. The nerdy dietitian in me is happy that maybe Bachelorette nation can now note how to spell the super vegetable - Brussels sprouts (cruciferious, sulphorophane isothiocyanate containing vegetable that contains in anticancer properties in experimental conditions). It's not brussel sprout, brussels sprouts but Brussels sprouts. Everyone got it?
but nary a Brussels sprouts dish was seen on this show…then again…very little eating on this show. The steal an occasional bite of street food.
This was a very important episode in Andi's journey…the journey is winding to hometowns..
When the men arrive in Brussels, it's like they were on Team hoodie or Team scarf. Was it windy in Brussels..Marcus, Nick and even Chris the farmer had a scarf on..the sporty dudes Josh and Bryan were without scarves. It look like Nick got Cody's old v-neck t-shirt…but his was much more loosely fitting than it would fit on Cody.
The date card arrives..and it goes to Marcus…
Mussels in Brussels
Nope. Mussels the seafood, nope Cody did not make a comeback. This is feasting date. The two get some chocolates, stop for mussels (not oysters..this is not the FOD yet), then a fancy dinner. Marcus reflects openly with Andi that he was reviewing his journal..and there were so many mentions of Andi. Andi meanwhile is feasting on this information. This episode more than any, i realized that words of affirmation is Andi's love language. She wants the guys to tell her how much they love her. She also made sure to remind Marcus that he wanted to leave at one point. Didn't we review that in previous episodes. Andi needs a lot of reassurance. At their fancy dinner, Andi did not wear anything sparkly (remarkable). Marcus opened up about complex family dynamics..but i'm not sure what he was trying to say. Bottom line him and his ma are all good in the 'hood now. And they have coffee every week. And he sees or talks to his sister every day (sounds like my relationship with my sister- fist bump seka). Marcus throws down the word soulmate and love and there is vigourous kissing. I think that deal is sealed for hometowns.
Security infraction
Well, Bryan keeps saying how smart Marcus is…apparently he can outsmart any basic hotel security procedure and get a room key by saying he forgot his room key. No ID required..well, maybe hotel staff thought this was being filmed so it would be okay to hand over the key. Nick surprised Andi. She looked happy to see him.they went out..for a little walk, sat at a cafe with no patrons.then had some steamy make out session. Andi likes initiative and Nick delivered.
Josh..getting his Ghent on
I'm not sure that a visit to Ghent will turn Josh into gent. Josh seems like a bit of a stunted dude. A lot of the guys seem to put their feet on the tables in the hotel rooms, but Josh seems to do it the most. He did change out of his unzipped hoodie and put on a collared shirt. I don't see what Andi sees in Josh…apparently she's gone for this sporty type before. Well, maybe she enjoys vague answers and the occasional show of affection. I think Josh thinks his presence is a present to Andi. She had to take this guy to a castle and in a circular way get him to say what he feels. She says "what would you tell your family about your feelings for me". Then he finally says i would say i'm falling in love with you! Score for the sporty dude!!! That makes Andi happy..so happy she takes him outside for more awkward dancing on a raised platform among Belgians standing around trying not to look at them.
That was one ridiculous dance party. But Andi's got her hands in the air and waving' them like she just don't care. She's still into sporty dudes. Btw..Andi looks amazing in white pants...
The antithesis of the FOD - Monastery date
What a departure for the show. The group date is at a monastery where there is no kissing allowed. Dylan, Bryan, Nick and Chris. There is rose on this date. The person awarded the rose gets to continue with Andi. First one on one time goes to Chris..where they step off sacred grounds and help make beautiful pottery together. I think there was an attempt to make a nod at the Ghost movie scene. Even though that wasn't successful, there is not denying that Chris has got it join' on…they kiss make a pot..and back Chris goes onto sacred ground. As Bryan gets more nervous he perserverates on Nick. His lack of confidence is palpable. He keeps talking about a game plan. I see no game. I see Bryan deferring to Nick and Nick's smarts. Dylan is mainly quiet. Nick gets the rose…the other 3 go home angry at how disingenuous Nick is. I'm not sure Nick is that shallow. Nick and Andi have dinner..Andi seems to choose a jacket that is not sequinned look sparkly - what kind of jacket was that?
Nick comes back to the hotel and awkwardly sits with the guys. Marcus is using the hotel amenities - the white slippers. A guy in white slippers looks less serious. Josh is sitting there in his white athletic socks with his feet on the table. Bryan launches into to Nick. Nick is unaffected. Chris looks like he would run Nick over with his John Deere if given the opportunity. They all accuse Nick of talking strategy and game instead of true love. Whoa..this Nick-picking on Nick is getting tiresome. Dylan is not there..he's probably in the bathroom not washing his hands.
Rose ceremony
Okay..that dress. That was some serious sparkly rocks affixed to the dress..of various shapes and sizes. Oh Andi..let go of the sparkle. Nick interrupts Bryan's one on one time…probably to make Bryan crazy..but for what reason..to tell Andi that he has a big target on him. It's okay. Andi likes the attention.Chris throws down the gauntlet , I mean the pitchfork, he tells Andi..he comes from a small place..758 people to be exact.and it's beautiful..on and that he loves her…then he comes back !! Chris goes against the grain and tells her as firm as the ground he stands on that she is the apple of her eye and come hell or high water his love is pure as the driven snow..and plants a kiss on her. God bless the farmer y'all.
The teariest of all Rose ceremonies
This is real y'all. We're gonna meet families.
And the roses go to …Nick (already awarded), Josh (seriously?), Marcus..then…Chris!!
uh-oh…Dylan and Bryan are gone. Dylan makes an honourable exit..he says he deserves love….Bryan.oh..poor guy..he thought Andi was his woman of his dreams. Yes Bryan..in your dreams. Unfortunately..laughs erupt from the castle as Bryan is on the outs and on the outside. Bryan is crying..someone hand him some gatorade.
Andi asks the remaining guys for a smile..because…next week is hometowns y'all..
until next week…I love this show!!!!!!
but nary a Brussels sprouts dish was seen on this show…then again…very little eating on this show. The steal an occasional bite of street food.
This was a very important episode in Andi's journey…the journey is winding to hometowns..
When the men arrive in Brussels, it's like they were on Team hoodie or Team scarf. Was it windy in Brussels..Marcus, Nick and even Chris the farmer had a scarf on..the sporty dudes Josh and Bryan were without scarves. It look like Nick got Cody's old v-neck t-shirt…but his was much more loosely fitting than it would fit on Cody.
The date card arrives..and it goes to Marcus…
Mussels in Brussels
Nope. Mussels the seafood, nope Cody did not make a comeback. This is feasting date. The two get some chocolates, stop for mussels (not oysters..this is not the FOD yet), then a fancy dinner. Marcus reflects openly with Andi that he was reviewing his journal..and there were so many mentions of Andi. Andi meanwhile is feasting on this information. This episode more than any, i realized that words of affirmation is Andi's love language. She wants the guys to tell her how much they love her. She also made sure to remind Marcus that he wanted to leave at one point. Didn't we review that in previous episodes. Andi needs a lot of reassurance. At their fancy dinner, Andi did not wear anything sparkly (remarkable). Marcus opened up about complex family dynamics..but i'm not sure what he was trying to say. Bottom line him and his ma are all good in the 'hood now. And they have coffee every week. And he sees or talks to his sister every day (sounds like my relationship with my sister- fist bump seka). Marcus throws down the word soulmate and love and there is vigourous kissing. I think that deal is sealed for hometowns.
Security infraction
Well, Bryan keeps saying how smart Marcus is…apparently he can outsmart any basic hotel security procedure and get a room key by saying he forgot his room key. No ID required..well, maybe hotel staff thought this was being filmed so it would be okay to hand over the key. Nick surprised Andi. She looked happy to see him.they went out..for a little walk, sat at a cafe with no patrons.then had some steamy make out session. Andi likes initiative and Nick delivered.
Josh..getting his Ghent on
I'm not sure that a visit to Ghent will turn Josh into gent. Josh seems like a bit of a stunted dude. A lot of the guys seem to put their feet on the tables in the hotel rooms, but Josh seems to do it the most. He did change out of his unzipped hoodie and put on a collared shirt. I don't see what Andi sees in Josh…apparently she's gone for this sporty type before. Well, maybe she enjoys vague answers and the occasional show of affection. I think Josh thinks his presence is a present to Andi. She had to take this guy to a castle and in a circular way get him to say what he feels. She says "what would you tell your family about your feelings for me". Then he finally says i would say i'm falling in love with you! Score for the sporty dude!!! That makes Andi happy..so happy she takes him outside for more awkward dancing on a raised platform among Belgians standing around trying not to look at them.
That was one ridiculous dance party. But Andi's got her hands in the air and waving' them like she just don't care. She's still into sporty dudes. Btw..Andi looks amazing in white pants...
The antithesis of the FOD - Monastery date
What a departure for the show. The group date is at a monastery where there is no kissing allowed. Dylan, Bryan, Nick and Chris. There is rose on this date. The person awarded the rose gets to continue with Andi. First one on one time goes to Chris..where they step off sacred grounds and help make beautiful pottery together. I think there was an attempt to make a nod at the Ghost movie scene. Even though that wasn't successful, there is not denying that Chris has got it join' on…they kiss make a pot..and back Chris goes onto sacred ground. As Bryan gets more nervous he perserverates on Nick. His lack of confidence is palpable. He keeps talking about a game plan. I see no game. I see Bryan deferring to Nick and Nick's smarts. Dylan is mainly quiet. Nick gets the rose…the other 3 go home angry at how disingenuous Nick is. I'm not sure Nick is that shallow. Nick and Andi have dinner..Andi seems to choose a jacket that is not sequinned look sparkly - what kind of jacket was that?
Nick comes back to the hotel and awkwardly sits with the guys. Marcus is using the hotel amenities - the white slippers. A guy in white slippers looks less serious. Josh is sitting there in his white athletic socks with his feet on the table. Bryan launches into to Nick. Nick is unaffected. Chris looks like he would run Nick over with his John Deere if given the opportunity. They all accuse Nick of talking strategy and game instead of true love. Whoa..this Nick-picking on Nick is getting tiresome. Dylan is not there..he's probably in the bathroom not washing his hands.
Rose ceremony
Okay..that dress. That was some serious sparkly rocks affixed to the dress..of various shapes and sizes. Oh Andi..let go of the sparkle. Nick interrupts Bryan's one on one time…probably to make Bryan crazy..but for what reason..to tell Andi that he has a big target on him. It's okay. Andi likes the attention.Chris throws down the gauntlet , I mean the pitchfork, he tells Andi..he comes from a small place..758 people to be exact.and it's beautiful..on and that he loves her…then he comes back !! Chris goes against the grain and tells her as firm as the ground he stands on that she is the apple of her eye and come hell or high water his love is pure as the driven snow..and plants a kiss on her. God bless the farmer y'all.
The teariest of all Rose ceremonies
This is real y'all. We're gonna meet families.
And the roses go to …Nick (already awarded), Josh (seriously?), Marcus..then…Chris!!
uh-oh…Dylan and Bryan are gone. Dylan makes an honourable exit..he says he deserves love….Bryan.oh..poor guy..he thought Andi was his woman of his dreams. Yes Bryan..in your dreams. Unfortunately..laughs erupt from the castle as Bryan is on the outs and on the outside. Bryan is crying..someone hand him some gatorade.
Andi asks the remaining guys for a smile..because…next week is hometowns y'all..
until next week…I love this show!!!!!!
Monday, June 23, 2014
Italy ~ Andi's favourite country…or is it??
This was a disjointed episode. I mean there were many attempts to capture the cliche but I didn't get a central theme from this episode. Another episode looking for a bit of drama - where there is not so much..well except for Cody…he has enough pent up energy to fuel most of the gondolas in Venice..but more on Cody later.
The men arrive in Italy…yelling 'yahoo' as they approach the port. Sigh. Soo attention seeking.
Andy greets them. Wow..do Cody's muscular legs look good in his jeans. All are expecting for Cody to get the one on one..but it goes to Nick. They have a ride on the gondola, they eat pizza on a stoop, try on some masks. Nick makes some attempt to discuss his trustworthiness. He doesn't say much but it's enough for Andy. Date is not over yet since.. there is dinner. The dinner date was completely over the top, ball gown, tux. It seemed like a bad Hollywood movie that went straight to DVD. Nick pulls a Cody and says he is grateful for the connection him and Andy have. They don't eat. and he tells her confidently…that he is falling in love with her.But wait..is that music..oh..a concert too (complete with an accordion…i heart accordions)…i think this show is determined to make Andi a good dancer. They dance. Oh yeah ..nick got the rose. Andi's pumped that he believes in this 'process'. Maybe she gets an extra kickback from the producers if she converts bachelors to believe…in the amazing televised journey to true love. Nick gets the rose!
Group date
Andy and the guys are subjected to a lie detector test. I'm not going to lie..but I didn't like Andi's scarf. Was she covering a coffee stain? I didn't get it!They guys read her results. Andy doesn't like Italy y'all. Andy rips up the guys' results. Dylan has to excuse himself..he's not feeling well ..umm maybe because he doesn't wash his hands after using the bathroom?!? At the 'after the lie detector test cocktail party' Josh voices his displeasure. Josh is tiresome and shallow. His teeth are still super sparkly..he's probably laying off the red vino and espresso. Bryan take charge and has one on one time…he seems lacklustre, but he seems eager to learn. Andi likes take charge guys (who doesn't?), Bryan's simulated lie detector test was cutesy but not interesting. And it was revealed that Chris was the secret admirer..i knew it wasn't Josh, Bryan or Cody..i can't seem them throwing the word 'cusp' into a letter. Good job Chris. Chris seems like a bit of a tough guy, with a soft side. Sweet. And he can bale hay. Quite a combo. Chris gets the rose!
The eager bird does not always get the worm
I cringed often during this date. Let me count the ways.
Cody states he's going to make Andy fall in love with him. Whoa Cody. You are not bench pressing a personal best, you are dealing with emotions here and more importantly - another person. Cody is super enthusiastic, but his enthusiasm hints of desperation. Cody doesn't seem overly deep - but he does have very dense muscle fibres:) I thought it was funny that he had a deeper plunging neckline than Andi on their dinner date. Cody then went on ad nauseum about how much he cared for her and was pleading his case about how he wanted to bring her home to Chicago. Cody could not read Andi at all. Andi made a great call to end it. Awwww. poor Cody. I bet he's going to hit the gym hard and wear a killer tight t-shirt on Men Tell All…I'm guessing he's be a hit at Bachelor Pad. Cody leaves. (I didn't know there were mini-vans in Italy)
Cocktail party
Josh is getting annoying. JJ pants guy plants an awkward kiss on Andi. Bryan writes a honest cute love letter to Andi…and endearing compared to Cody's sugar-laden letter. Dylan needs encouragement to go talk to Andi…
And the person going home is….
JJ
I was surprised that J stayed. Josh that is…but I did think JJ was kinda awkward with Andi. I guess she does wear the pants on the show.
Until next week in Brussels..Adoro questo show!!!!!
PS I hope this show embarrasses Dylan into washing his hands after he uses the bathroom.
The men arrive in Italy…yelling 'yahoo' as they approach the port. Sigh. Soo attention seeking.
Andy greets them. Wow..do Cody's muscular legs look good in his jeans. All are expecting for Cody to get the one on one..but it goes to Nick. They have a ride on the gondola, they eat pizza on a stoop, try on some masks. Nick makes some attempt to discuss his trustworthiness. He doesn't say much but it's enough for Andy. Date is not over yet since.. there is dinner. The dinner date was completely over the top, ball gown, tux. It seemed like a bad Hollywood movie that went straight to DVD. Nick pulls a Cody and says he is grateful for the connection him and Andy have. They don't eat. and he tells her confidently…that he is falling in love with her.But wait..is that music..oh..a concert too (complete with an accordion…i heart accordions)…i think this show is determined to make Andi a good dancer. They dance. Oh yeah ..nick got the rose. Andi's pumped that he believes in this 'process'. Maybe she gets an extra kickback from the producers if she converts bachelors to believe…in the amazing televised journey to true love. Nick gets the rose!
Group date
Andy and the guys are subjected to a lie detector test. I'm not going to lie..but I didn't like Andi's scarf. Was she covering a coffee stain? I didn't get it!They guys read her results. Andy doesn't like Italy y'all. Andy rips up the guys' results. Dylan has to excuse himself..he's not feeling well ..umm maybe because he doesn't wash his hands after using the bathroom?!? At the 'after the lie detector test cocktail party' Josh voices his displeasure. Josh is tiresome and shallow. His teeth are still super sparkly..he's probably laying off the red vino and espresso. Bryan take charge and has one on one time…he seems lacklustre, but he seems eager to learn. Andi likes take charge guys (who doesn't?), Bryan's simulated lie detector test was cutesy but not interesting. And it was revealed that Chris was the secret admirer..i knew it wasn't Josh, Bryan or Cody..i can't seem them throwing the word 'cusp' into a letter. Good job Chris. Chris seems like a bit of a tough guy, with a soft side. Sweet. And he can bale hay. Quite a combo. Chris gets the rose!
The eager bird does not always get the worm
I cringed often during this date. Let me count the ways.
Cody states he's going to make Andy fall in love with him. Whoa Cody. You are not bench pressing a personal best, you are dealing with emotions here and more importantly - another person. Cody is super enthusiastic, but his enthusiasm hints of desperation. Cody doesn't seem overly deep - but he does have very dense muscle fibres:) I thought it was funny that he had a deeper plunging neckline than Andi on their dinner date. Cody then went on ad nauseum about how much he cared for her and was pleading his case about how he wanted to bring her home to Chicago. Cody could not read Andi at all. Andi made a great call to end it. Awwww. poor Cody. I bet he's going to hit the gym hard and wear a killer tight t-shirt on Men Tell All…I'm guessing he's be a hit at Bachelor Pad. Cody leaves. (I didn't know there were mini-vans in Italy)
Cocktail party
Josh is getting annoying. JJ pants guy plants an awkward kiss on Andi. Bryan writes a honest cute love letter to Andi…and endearing compared to Cody's sugar-laden letter. Dylan needs encouragement to go talk to Andi…
And the person going home is….
JJ
I was surprised that J stayed. Josh that is…but I did think JJ was kinda awkward with Andi. I guess she does wear the pants on the show.
Until next week in Brussels..Adoro questo show!!!!!
PS I hope this show embarrasses Dylan into washing his hands after he uses the bathroom.
Monday, June 16, 2014
Whoa..que c'etait ennuyeux
You didn't understand the title? Let me mime that for you:
*yawn*
En anglais: whoa..that was boring.
After a two week hiatus, I was expecting a lot more from this episode.
They are in Marseille which was a lovely backdrop for …yawwwwn..romance and the journey to true love.
My eyebrow raising moment had nothing to do with the remaining men..it was Chris Harrison's turtleneck choice. I'm pretty sure my mom has the similar one (hey Mare.. you know mom's silverish Laundry by Shelli Segal turtleneck she bought at Winners?). Was it that cold in Marseille..how can Andi sit there in a short shirt and shirt whilst Chris is layering in a turtleneck and jacket. Well maybe as the directly translated Croatian saying goes "Love is keeping her warm".
I thought in this episode that Andi was styled a bit more to keep more of a classic look. Well it was all great until she had to pull a white sequinned skirt.
Okay…enough of the sartorial report..it's date time.
Josh (aka 50 shades of whiteness)
I'm talking about his teeth - I am not making any racial commentary..I'll leave that (allegedly) to Andrew. Man does Josh have white teeth. I'm actually worried for his enamel. Josh got the one on one..and he is happy. Like Pharell happy. And so is Andi..Andi digs Josh. Big time. I know she wants to get all nautical with him :) so they go sailing and exchange windy kisses bow side. They sail to the Calanques which Andy pronounces Kalonk (probably because she uses the word badonkadonk because she's southern y'all). The pull out some provisions out of a canvas bag..which happens to have glasses in it that didn't break). Is the date over yet? Main non!! they go to the Palais Longchamp…where Andi wants to have a serious conversation with him. She has dated athletes and they have a bad rep in her books (yikes..so many stereotypes in this show). And they have a serious conversation, I guess if compliments are serious conversation. They definitely were not talking about the outcome of Ukraine's election or issues about whether Russia is going to cut off its gas supply. But maybe those conversations are for non-Palais dates. Why be a buzzkill in the Palais Longchamps? Ooo la la..the date is not over! We have a private concert! Josh is pumped again that Ben Field (?) is playing a concert. Ben was averting eye contact as actively as anyone who does hip thrusts at the gym. Andi and Josh swayed and kissed parce que aucun d'eux ne peut danser (neither of them can dance)
Group date-Mime
I'm glad a lot of it was silent. There was another performance by the men. They mimed it up in the city square. I thought most of them were pretty good. I loved that Cody chose to lift Andi- not sure if l'hotel has sufficient weights to maintain Cody's physique. Marquel was awesome and adorable as usual. And did Andi call Nick salty or sulky? I'm not sure. Neither made sense. A situation was going to go down and Marquel was going to call out Andrew for calling allegedly calling him blackie. First I thought JJ shouldn't have said that unless he knew for sure what Andrew said…but there was one moment in the show where I was moved and that's when Marquel talked about how awful it is to have perceptions and to be categorized without knowing the person. I can't say I've ever experience rascism, but none likes to be judged or pigeon holed. I'm with you Marquel. Marquel confronted Andrew face to face and relatively drama free. Good job.
The mime after party was lacking..and not in an understated way but in an underwelming way. JJ took Andi for a Ferriis wheel ride.that was thoughtful..Nick put pen to paper. Who doesn't like a bit of effort? Cody thanked Andi again for being there..i know Cody is sensitive about being bugged about being grateful so I'll say nothing.
JJ gets the rose.
Cooking date
I'm with Brian…that is not my comfort zone..but he could have just owned it. Just slam dunked the grenouille in flour and fried them. Called time outs for kitchen make out sessions. Seems like Brian only gets confident on the basketball court. He did clue in when they went out for dinner..but he resorted to his court kiss..but took her into the kitchen to kiss her…in full view of the restaurant patrons - i'm sure some of the French were throwing around some American stereotypes in their mind.
What? No cocktail party?
To add some hint of drama, I'm guessing the producers axed the cocktail party. Andi knows what she wants..and gives 3 guys the boot so they will not go visit the boot next week.
Andrew- who doesn't get it..and says he was bullied.
Patrick- also doesn't get it..and lets us know that many people think he has marriage qualities
Marquel-adorable, loving Marquel..says this was not in God's plan..but it has helped him believe in love…Awwww…
Next week….venice..and until then…J'aime ce spectacle!!
PS Did you notice that Andi did not say y'all in France?
*yawn*
En anglais: whoa..that was boring.
After a two week hiatus, I was expecting a lot more from this episode.
They are in Marseille which was a lovely backdrop for …yawwwwn..romance and the journey to true love.
My eyebrow raising moment had nothing to do with the remaining men..it was Chris Harrison's turtleneck choice. I'm pretty sure my mom has the similar one (hey Mare.. you know mom's silverish Laundry by Shelli Segal turtleneck she bought at Winners?). Was it that cold in Marseille..how can Andi sit there in a short shirt and shirt whilst Chris is layering in a turtleneck and jacket. Well maybe as the directly translated Croatian saying goes "Love is keeping her warm".
I thought in this episode that Andi was styled a bit more to keep more of a classic look. Well it was all great until she had to pull a white sequinned skirt.
Okay…enough of the sartorial report..it's date time.
Josh (aka 50 shades of whiteness)
I'm talking about his teeth - I am not making any racial commentary..I'll leave that (allegedly) to Andrew. Man does Josh have white teeth. I'm actually worried for his enamel. Josh got the one on one..and he is happy. Like Pharell happy. And so is Andi..Andi digs Josh. Big time. I know she wants to get all nautical with him :) so they go sailing and exchange windy kisses bow side. They sail to the Calanques which Andy pronounces Kalonk (probably because she uses the word badonkadonk because she's southern y'all). The pull out some provisions out of a canvas bag..which happens to have glasses in it that didn't break). Is the date over yet? Main non!! they go to the Palais Longchamp…where Andi wants to have a serious conversation with him. She has dated athletes and they have a bad rep in her books (yikes..so many stereotypes in this show). And they have a serious conversation, I guess if compliments are serious conversation. They definitely were not talking about the outcome of Ukraine's election or issues about whether Russia is going to cut off its gas supply. But maybe those conversations are for non-Palais dates. Why be a buzzkill in the Palais Longchamps? Ooo la la..the date is not over! We have a private concert! Josh is pumped again that Ben Field (?) is playing a concert. Ben was averting eye contact as actively as anyone who does hip thrusts at the gym. Andi and Josh swayed and kissed parce que aucun d'eux ne peut danser (neither of them can dance)
Group date-Mime
I'm glad a lot of it was silent. There was another performance by the men. They mimed it up in the city square. I thought most of them were pretty good. I loved that Cody chose to lift Andi- not sure if l'hotel has sufficient weights to maintain Cody's physique. Marquel was awesome and adorable as usual. And did Andi call Nick salty or sulky? I'm not sure. Neither made sense. A situation was going to go down and Marquel was going to call out Andrew for calling allegedly calling him blackie. First I thought JJ shouldn't have said that unless he knew for sure what Andrew said…but there was one moment in the show where I was moved and that's when Marquel talked about how awful it is to have perceptions and to be categorized without knowing the person. I can't say I've ever experience rascism, but none likes to be judged or pigeon holed. I'm with you Marquel. Marquel confronted Andrew face to face and relatively drama free. Good job.
The mime after party was lacking..and not in an understated way but in an underwelming way. JJ took Andi for a Ferriis wheel ride.that was thoughtful..Nick put pen to paper. Who doesn't like a bit of effort? Cody thanked Andi again for being there..i know Cody is sensitive about being bugged about being grateful so I'll say nothing.
JJ gets the rose.
Cooking date
I'm with Brian…that is not my comfort zone..but he could have just owned it. Just slam dunked the grenouille in flour and fried them. Called time outs for kitchen make out sessions. Seems like Brian only gets confident on the basketball court. He did clue in when they went out for dinner..but he resorted to his court kiss..but took her into the kitchen to kiss her…in full view of the restaurant patrons - i'm sure some of the French were throwing around some American stereotypes in their mind.
What? No cocktail party?
To add some hint of drama, I'm guessing the producers axed the cocktail party. Andi knows what she wants..and gives 3 guys the boot so they will not go visit the boot next week.
Andrew- who doesn't get it..and says he was bullied.
Patrick- also doesn't get it..and lets us know that many people think he has marriage qualities
Marquel-adorable, loving Marquel..says this was not in God's plan..but it has helped him believe in love…Awwww…
Next week….venice..and until then…J'aime ce spectacle!!
PS Did you notice that Andi did not say y'all in France?
Monday, June 2, 2014
:(
This makes me sad. I can't write a rose report.
Makes you think about your conversations you have with people - that they may be the last ones.
RIP Eric.
Makes you think about your conversations you have with people - that they may be the last ones.
RIP Eric.
Sunday, June 1, 2014
Boyz will be boyz - part un
I'm not sure what spurred this two night Bachelor event. Nothing too exciting happened..even Andi's tank top choices were underwelming.
First one on one
Nick emerged - no longer reserved. It's amazing what happens when you get out of the house, get some fresh air and get a whole new perspective. They went for a bike ride..in pink and blue helmets. She had the picnic in her basket, but then he carried it up the hill. They suddenly were clothed in hoodies. He told Andi, she had a great resume then said he had a big crush on her.
For the evening part of the date, they had dinner at the courthouse. Maybe the courthouse cafeteria caters, but they had a table in the courtyard. She asks him a ridiculous question: "you're so great, why aren't you married"..Allow me a moment..but what the eff kind of question is that. Andy use your cross-examining skills. I don't know how one is supposed to answer that question. When people ask that question, I think they mean it as a back handed compliment but the answer is so simple that it eludes most people:
"I haven't met anyone I want to marry" I'm not sure what other type of answers one could give:
a) Oh? I'm awesome. yikes! Thanks..what am I doing here with you. I'm outta here!
b) Yeah. I'm awesome. Noone wants awesome, attractive witty and successful anymore.
c) I don't have another option..that question is so dumb..
Nick seems like a pretty interesting guy. I'm not sure if his trepidation was a game plan or if he suddenly felt something for Andi. An Andi said she wants to turn Nick into a believer. Well, all around the world, we all want to be loved. It seems after this date Nick is definitely a Belieber.
ps..what kind of weird trench/sport jacket was he wearing at dinner. It was like Eddie Bauer and Banana Repulic did a mash up. I also think Nick should have asked Brett the hairstylist to give him a trim and maybe some product. I think the humidity of Santa Barbara was messing his 'do.
Boyz II Men!!
The highlight of the show was seeing Boyz II Men.. I think two of the men were hung over since they wore sunglasses the entire time…even rehearsing indoors.
This group date was the longest perhaps most drawn out group date. Their performance was horrible. Clearly there was not enough content for the two night Bachelorette extravaganza since the whole terrible performance was not edited.
The dimmest comment of this episode..and I'm guessing for this season was by Josh "For the first time I'll have to use my voice to impress a woman". Soooo, he usually signs on dates? communicates non verbally??
I actually really felt for Bradley..i don't think he picks up on any cues…he thought his voice would carry:) him in this competition..and that it would someone get him a rose.
There was a lot of enthusiasm on this date! Cody was a front runner..not due to his athletic prowess..but his energy is crazy..maybe he's crushing some pre-workout caffeinated drink before group dates..but this guy has a lot of endorphins. He seems jacked about everything from Boyz II Men to Andi.
After the concert..they have a wind-up party. Whoa..Andi is randy..she likes to make out with all the boys. She is soaking in all the attention and praise. Bryan told he he is devoted to her. Marcus tells her he has feelings for her..and starts to rub her knee..then announces that he wants to kiss her…huge potential for awkwardness..except for the fact that Andi loves to kiss the guys. Awkwardness avoided.
Dress up date
Andi picks JJ for the one on one date. JJ the pantsapreneur…wears one of his creations with green pockets,but puts on an unspiring grey Hanes men's undershirt. Maybe that's what all the hipster pants dudes do.
They get created to age 50 years…JJ actually looks like an older man…and they go on a date feigning kyphosis and Parkinsonian symptoms. sigh.
JJ likes Andi..he kisses her on the tire in the park. somehow Andi believes she can grow old with him…not sure how she arrived at the conclusion.
At their dinner ..the turned back the clock and had a glass of wine on the couch. JJ revealed his quirkiness.and Andi told her that endeared him to her. That's awesome…we all have our inner geek and quirks…i think JJ's quirkiness is like cream..it just rises to the top… (i like to think my inner geek is well-emulsified)
She gives him the rose…even with his paisley pants.
Cocktail party
Eric gets upstaged on his one on one time by a delivery of flowers by Nick. That was pretty slick of Nick…and very in your face move to the rest of the dudes. This is likely going to unleash a tidal wave of thoughtful gestures and gifts. Marcus was on it and wrote her a note…likely didn't have enough time for cookie-gram…but then again.the cookie thing was already taken by smooth as buttah Marquel.
Some faux drama..Josh called Andrew out for getting a number from a waitress and making a mockery of the sacred process of the Bachelor. After Cody, I vote Josh as being 2nd most likely to punch someone in the face. (this was the first episode I noticed Josh's tattoos on his biceps)..i'm not sure what they said. Andrew said (after he came down from hiding in his room) that the waitress gave him her number (I guess he couldn't refuse it). JJ is pretty upset that Andrew would do this.i'd say he has his knickers in a knot about it.
Au revoir to
Ron - he left early…for a sad reason :(
Bradley- most operas are tragedies..
Brett- he seemed non plussed about it..but his hair was totally fab.
Untilnext week tomorrow…I love this show!!!!!!!
First one on one
Nick emerged - no longer reserved. It's amazing what happens when you get out of the house, get some fresh air and get a whole new perspective. They went for a bike ride..in pink and blue helmets. She had the picnic in her basket, but then he carried it up the hill. They suddenly were clothed in hoodies. He told Andi, she had a great resume then said he had a big crush on her.
For the evening part of the date, they had dinner at the courthouse. Maybe the courthouse cafeteria caters, but they had a table in the courtyard. She asks him a ridiculous question: "you're so great, why aren't you married"..Allow me a moment..but what the eff kind of question is that. Andy use your cross-examining skills. I don't know how one is supposed to answer that question. When people ask that question, I think they mean it as a back handed compliment but the answer is so simple that it eludes most people:
"I haven't met anyone I want to marry" I'm not sure what other type of answers one could give:
a) Oh? I'm awesome. yikes! Thanks..what am I doing here with you. I'm outta here!
b) Yeah. I'm awesome. Noone wants awesome, attractive witty and successful anymore.
c) I don't have another option..that question is so dumb..
Nick seems like a pretty interesting guy. I'm not sure if his trepidation was a game plan or if he suddenly felt something for Andi. An Andi said she wants to turn Nick into a believer. Well, all around the world, we all want to be loved. It seems after this date Nick is definitely a Belieber.
ps..what kind of weird trench/sport jacket was he wearing at dinner. It was like Eddie Bauer and Banana Repulic did a mash up. I also think Nick should have asked Brett the hairstylist to give him a trim and maybe some product. I think the humidity of Santa Barbara was messing his 'do.
Boyz II Men!!
The highlight of the show was seeing Boyz II Men.. I think two of the men were hung over since they wore sunglasses the entire time…even rehearsing indoors.
This group date was the longest perhaps most drawn out group date. Their performance was horrible. Clearly there was not enough content for the two night Bachelorette extravaganza since the whole terrible performance was not edited.
The dimmest comment of this episode..and I'm guessing for this season was by Josh "For the first time I'll have to use my voice to impress a woman". Soooo, he usually signs on dates? communicates non verbally??
I actually really felt for Bradley..i don't think he picks up on any cues…he thought his voice would carry:) him in this competition..and that it would someone get him a rose.
There was a lot of enthusiasm on this date! Cody was a front runner..not due to his athletic prowess..but his energy is crazy..maybe he's crushing some pre-workout caffeinated drink before group dates..but this guy has a lot of endorphins. He seems jacked about everything from Boyz II Men to Andi.
After the concert..they have a wind-up party. Whoa..Andi is randy..she likes to make out with all the boys. She is soaking in all the attention and praise. Bryan told he he is devoted to her. Marcus tells her he has feelings for her..and starts to rub her knee..then announces that he wants to kiss her…huge potential for awkwardness..except for the fact that Andi loves to kiss the guys. Awkwardness avoided.
Dress up date
Andi picks JJ for the one on one date. JJ the pantsapreneur…wears one of his creations with green pockets,but puts on an unspiring grey Hanes men's undershirt. Maybe that's what all the hipster pants dudes do.
They get created to age 50 years…JJ actually looks like an older man…and they go on a date feigning kyphosis and Parkinsonian symptoms. sigh.
JJ likes Andi..he kisses her on the tire in the park. somehow Andi believes she can grow old with him…not sure how she arrived at the conclusion.
At their dinner ..the turned back the clock and had a glass of wine on the couch. JJ revealed his quirkiness.and Andi told her that endeared him to her. That's awesome…we all have our inner geek and quirks…i think JJ's quirkiness is like cream..it just rises to the top… (i like to think my inner geek is well-emulsified)
She gives him the rose…even with his paisley pants.
Cocktail party
Eric gets upstaged on his one on one time by a delivery of flowers by Nick. That was pretty slick of Nick…and very in your face move to the rest of the dudes. This is likely going to unleash a tidal wave of thoughtful gestures and gifts. Marcus was on it and wrote her a note…likely didn't have enough time for cookie-gram…but then again.the cookie thing was already taken by smooth as buttah Marquel.
Some faux drama..Josh called Andrew out for getting a number from a waitress and making a mockery of the sacred process of the Bachelor. After Cody, I vote Josh as being 2nd most likely to punch someone in the face. (this was the first episode I noticed Josh's tattoos on his biceps)..i'm not sure what they said. Andrew said (after he came down from hiding in his room) that the waitress gave him her number (I guess he couldn't refuse it). JJ is pretty upset that Andrew would do this.i'd say he has his knickers in a knot about it.
Au revoir to
Ron - he left early…for a sad reason :(
Bradley- most operas are tragedies..
Brett- he seemed non plussed about it..but his hair was totally fab.
Until
Monday, May 26, 2014
How y'all like it so far???
Is it me or does Andi use the y'all selectively? I have heard her articulate y'all and you all on separate occasions. Maybe she uses y'all for the right reasons...to appear more pedestrian, accessible, folksy and approachable. I like accents and all..but it seems sporadic. What do y'all think.
Solid episode...save for the objectification part of the program..under the guise of charity...Bachelor Gives Back...It certainly does..it recycles dating ideas..but they are egalitarian in objectifying both men and women.
I realized one of the many reasons I love watching this show....tbh, it's not for the journey, the romance, the right reasons..it's because I have this obssessive pursuit of finding the perfect tank top. And this show..and Andi particularly...gives some great ideas. Hasn't the technology, app or service been developed where we find out where to get some of her outfits? Well except for her dresses. Those are loco. Especially the number she wore to the rose ceremony...like it came from Michael's..someone went all a glue gun and rhinestones on that.
But now for some show commentary..
First one on one
Eric..okay..i'm sad again. I'm sad his life ended so early. He seemed so talented and interesting and focused. sigh.
I'm moving on to the group date.
Group objectification
The boys are going to strip for Andi, I mean charity. The men will get lessons from Scott, the head choreographer who divides the men creatively by dance number...army, fireman and cowboys. Scott also states that the firefighters are the top sexual fantasy of women. It sounds like Scott has been reviewing the Annals (not Emil) of Theoretical Psychology. He really seems like a guy who understands women.
But the (strip)show must go on.
I like guys who are enthusiastic..but Cody and Craig tie for most enthusiastic..I think Cody's is fuelled by testosterone..and later fuelled up on Firefly to get his buzz going and going and going.
Cody even treated us to kissing his gun show and had a special ab show..that he said was just for Andi..but flashed the camera for all to see. He's not the sharpest thorn on the bush.
More special guests on this episode Sharleen aka Mondo and Kelly from JP's season came to...um... I'm not sure why they were actually there. They did help cover her eyes. I wondered if Sharleen and Bradley would have a sing off..(not luck)
There literally was not much to this show...not much creativity, discretion, body fat, subtlety. To debrief (pun intended) they had an after party!! Basically Craig got really stinking drunk and someone jumped into a pool with him. You would think the producers would have stopped that. All the noise was distracting Andi on her journey for all the right reasons..and it kind of upset her. Craig got sent home..Andi has 99 problems and Craig's drunk a$$ was not one! (she takes this very seriously y'all).
Stop and smell the horses...I mean roses
I wasn't understanding the dress code. Were they trying to do a Kentucky Derby theme, in LA..but she wasn't wearing a hat..so why did she say she was wearing a 40s style dress? I didn't get it. But I thought Chris the farmer went from flip flops to wingtips with ease. He looked staid when he walked with her arm in arm at the track. Does he have exceptional posture? Was his suit too tight? Was he uncomfortable? The pair bet on some horses and met a couple in the VIP area who were together for 55 years. Then Andi has a dinner planned for them at the track. I kept wondering...do race tracks smell? Like horses ? someone please let me know. They have dinner. Chris keeps telling the camera that Andi is the most amazing woman in the world. He tells her something similar.and Andi gives him a rose..and another surprise...!!! It's a suprise concert by The Wild Life. Now this surprise was not planned by Andi..Andi knows her dancing limitations..but her and Chris kissed..a lot..then swayed and kissed and swayed.. you get the picture.
Decision Time ..party then rose ceremony
Andi looked lovely from the neck up. I'm not sure she can outshine or outsparkle that dress. I think she is sending the message..."I like sparkly things". I think her dress also said "I want to take the plunge" Messages received.
Craig apologizes with an original song sang out of tune. Was he still drunk?
Marquel had a stunning amount of patterned clothing..socks, tie, shirt. I think he confused her into giving him a rose. Whoa..Josh coming out of left field (pun intended) and kisses her...and knocks it out of the park with Andi (I am officially out of baseball cliches now..someone please send me some). There is nothing foul about Josh (is foul a baseball term). Nick V...got the party poppin' with his self-made one on one date. Clever. I also liked (likely because I concur) with his thoughts on holding out on relationships until you 'just know'.
Does anyone know who Andi was breaking plates with.. i missed that. Was it with Tasos? That name sounds Greek. It also reminds me of the Tassimo.
I'm pretty happy with all of her choices..except..i'm not sure who JJ is. For some reason, I'm glad Cody is staying..it's not the gun show...but he seems super earnest...I cannot understand why she kept Bradley..she must love the opera..or maybe she finds him mondo. Glad Brian stayed:)
Who she pruned:
Carl..the firefighter..well..I guess Scott for the Hollywood men was wrong about his firefighter theory.
Nick S..he missed that birdie
Craig..too much firefly killed Andi's spark.
Until next weeks doubleheader.... I LOVE THIS SHOW!!
Umm..since i'm nerdy enough to write a Bachelor blog..i'll also admit that I'm so excited that Boyz II Men will be on next week. Who doesn't love 90s jamz:) I wonder who will find the End of the Road next week????But I"m sure they will save I'll Make Love to You for the FODs.
Solid episode...save for the objectification part of the program..under the guise of charity...Bachelor Gives Back...It certainly does..it recycles dating ideas..but they are egalitarian in objectifying both men and women.
I realized one of the many reasons I love watching this show....tbh, it's not for the journey, the romance, the right reasons..it's because I have this obssessive pursuit of finding the perfect tank top. And this show..and Andi particularly...gives some great ideas. Hasn't the technology, app or service been developed where we find out where to get some of her outfits? Well except for her dresses. Those are loco. Especially the number she wore to the rose ceremony...like it came from Michael's..someone went all a glue gun and rhinestones on that.
But now for some show commentary..
First one on one
Eric..okay..i'm sad again. I'm sad his life ended so early. He seemed so talented and interesting and focused. sigh.
I'm moving on to the group date.
Group objectification
The boys are going to strip for Andi, I mean charity. The men will get lessons from Scott, the head choreographer who divides the men creatively by dance number...army, fireman and cowboys. Scott also states that the firefighters are the top sexual fantasy of women. It sounds like Scott has been reviewing the Annals (not Emil) of Theoretical Psychology. He really seems like a guy who understands women.
But the (strip)show must go on.
I like guys who are enthusiastic..but Cody and Craig tie for most enthusiastic..I think Cody's is fuelled by testosterone..and later fuelled up on Firefly to get his buzz going and going and going.
Cody even treated us to kissing his gun show and had a special ab show..that he said was just for Andi..but flashed the camera for all to see. He's not the sharpest thorn on the bush.
More special guests on this episode Sharleen aka Mondo and Kelly from JP's season came to...um... I'm not sure why they were actually there. They did help cover her eyes. I wondered if Sharleen and Bradley would have a sing off..(not luck)
There literally was not much to this show...not much creativity, discretion, body fat, subtlety. To debrief (pun intended) they had an after party!! Basically Craig got really stinking drunk and someone jumped into a pool with him. You would think the producers would have stopped that. All the noise was distracting Andi on her journey for all the right reasons..and it kind of upset her. Craig got sent home..Andi has 99 problems and Craig's drunk a$$ was not one! (she takes this very seriously y'all).
Stop and smell the horses...I mean roses
I wasn't understanding the dress code. Were they trying to do a Kentucky Derby theme, in LA..but she wasn't wearing a hat..so why did she say she was wearing a 40s style dress? I didn't get it. But I thought Chris the farmer went from flip flops to wingtips with ease. He looked staid when he walked with her arm in arm at the track. Does he have exceptional posture? Was his suit too tight? Was he uncomfortable? The pair bet on some horses and met a couple in the VIP area who were together for 55 years. Then Andi has a dinner planned for them at the track. I kept wondering...do race tracks smell? Like horses ? someone please let me know. They have dinner. Chris keeps telling the camera that Andi is the most amazing woman in the world. He tells her something similar.and Andi gives him a rose..and another surprise...!!! It's a suprise concert by The Wild Life. Now this surprise was not planned by Andi..Andi knows her dancing limitations..but her and Chris kissed..a lot..then swayed and kissed and swayed.. you get the picture.
Decision Time ..party then rose ceremony
Andi looked lovely from the neck up. I'm not sure she can outshine or outsparkle that dress. I think she is sending the message..."I like sparkly things". I think her dress also said "I want to take the plunge" Messages received.
Craig apologizes with an original song sang out of tune. Was he still drunk?
Marquel had a stunning amount of patterned clothing..socks, tie, shirt. I think he confused her into giving him a rose. Whoa..Josh coming out of left field (pun intended) and kisses her...and knocks it out of the park with Andi (I am officially out of baseball cliches now..someone please send me some). There is nothing foul about Josh (is foul a baseball term). Nick V...got the party poppin' with his self-made one on one date. Clever. I also liked (likely because I concur) with his thoughts on holding out on relationships until you 'just know'.
Does anyone know who Andi was breaking plates with.. i missed that. Was it with Tasos? That name sounds Greek. It also reminds me of the Tassimo.
I'm pretty happy with all of her choices..except..i'm not sure who JJ is. For some reason, I'm glad Cody is staying..it's not the gun show...but he seems super earnest...I cannot understand why she kept Bradley..she must love the opera..or maybe she finds him mondo. Glad Brian stayed:)
Who she pruned:
Carl..the firefighter..well..I guess Scott for the Hollywood men was wrong about his firefighter theory.
Nick S..he missed that birdie
Craig..too much firefly killed Andi's spark.
Until next weeks doubleheader.... I LOVE THIS SHOW!!
Umm..since i'm nerdy enough to write a Bachelor blog..i'll also admit that I'm so excited that Boyz II Men will be on next week. Who doesn't love 90s jamz:) I wonder who will find the End of the Road next week????But I"m sure they will save I'll Make Love to You for the FODs.
Monday, May 19, 2014
Andi's back...alright!...??
It's the Bachelorette..season #2456
Sombre intro..Eric Hill...a bachelor on the show died..and the season is dedicated to him..
I'm not sure about Andi...I like the way she tried to get Juan Pablo to communicate...but with all her cross examining skills...she couldn't get him to talk.
Well...eees okay..because Andi's got the gig.
She's quit her job, moved to LA...to find her husband!!! (sarcastic exclamation marks)
Andi is pretty enthused about the process. The show opens with Andi's looks from business to bad-a$$. They show her in her office, err court wear..then she goes on ride alongs with police officers wearing a really oversized windbreaker...I guess they don't make small windbreakers down south.
But..back in the law court (with noone besides her, the judge, a court reporter..she asks to approach the bench..then her next shot is her packing up her degree and a binder to shelve the career for awhile) 'cause ladies finding a man is a full-time job.
Andi arrives in LA..and her sister arrives too..to..umm..help her decide between the bedazzled or the bejweled dress. Andi ditches the dress that makes her look like an Oscar statuette..and goes the jewelled one. Andi likes to sparkle. I loved her gold-yellow eyeshadow. So the sister helped her with the zipper..then she disappeared.
Well..now Andi goes to meet the guys.her previous job as a crown prosector (mainly drug cases) was to put the bad guys away...kinda like the weeding out (pun intended:) of the guys not suitable for her..not sure if she's going to put on a windbreaker for that..
Oh..not sure if it's just me..but didn't Andi say "I could find my husband her about 15 times?" Maybe she's got that on her vision board.
And here come the hodge podge of guys from the limo...quite a selection from Boyz II Men. The remarkable ones were..
Marcus..the sport medicine manager..i missed it .what does he manage? He gave her a pitch..he has a lot to give and offer..and God will forever. Whoa..that's a lotta medicine Marcus. He looks good in his suit.
JJ Pantsaprenuer: ..he's excited to be on this "love quest"...seriously..this show is too much..(I wonder who will wear the pants in the relationship)
Marquel- also a sporty dude..but I'm not sure what he does..but he's super cute..and I loved his shirt Gingham style!!!! He says he was her to complement her...aww...smooth as buttah Marquel..I even love his name!
Tasos..the wedding event coordinator....how appropriate.. He's a bit much..he wants to visit lovers bridge in Paris....but they put a lock on the mansion gate..and then Andi throws it in the fountain...
Cody..peronsal trainer with a turned up sport jacket.comes in pushing the limo..Andi jokes about what kind of personal trainer he is if he is huffing after pushing the limo. Ahem..he was pushing a limo...a bit critical Andi..he's beefy but he's enthusiastic..he seems like he would require a bit of a makeover...he's probably a bit lost when it comes to fashion unless he's in an Underarmour store.
Dude I mean Steven-the snowboard guy..i get longish hair..but he needed a bit of a clean up..
Rudie..Attorney..."May i approach the bachelorette"..so awkward..i felt he would be approaching the exit
Carl...firefighter Fort Lauderdale..:)
Jason..ugent care physician..with a Katie Holmes bob..made a diagnosis of a fever..because Andi looks hot...i had a bout of nausea
Emil...pronounce anal with m..ummm...not sure what to say about that..but I think he was going to get a swift kick in the Emil
Brett..hairstylist with a lamp because his mom told him not to arrive empty handed..how about using a five finger discount...what do you say.."Thanks for stealing for me" sigh...maybe it is a fulltime job to find a husband..
Ron- beverage sales manager.. tells her he's going to go inside and"gonna go grab a drink"..he's always on the job
Bradley...opera singer...looked slightly dishevelled..his top shirt button was unbuttoned..maybe he doesn't like to restrict his pharynx...do you think he has mondo like Sharleen did?
Josh B.. the telecommunications manager..what is that? Telus call agent?
Nick s..pro golfer seems like he's got somethin'..maybe he's got game?
Brian..starts with a wow..basketball coach from Pennsylvania..he seemed cute and sincere..I think I like him
Andrew i'm a social media marketer..most adorable smile..
Mike..bartender aka camps..he has not seen a hairstylist in awhile
Eric..explorer..cute..he gave her Peruvian dolls..he's cute..i feel sad :(
Josh..former pro baseball player..he seems confident but whoa! I'm blown away by his pearly whites
Cocktail party
Marquel...who is adorable..brings a basket of cookies and has her taste them. Then he has her focus on the black and white cookie. Love him.
Nick has a really tight shirt on. Pantaspreneur gave her the first pair of pants he made. Tasos speaks limited French with her..and tells her he wants "juice with ice cubes". I think Andrew and Patrick have some mutual admiration and perhaps a budding bromance. Josh seems sweet.
Wait a minute..there's an intruder!!!
There is a trespasser who wants to meet Andi..and it's Chris! And he really wants to meet her..Umm why didn't he apply. What a weirdo stalker.
Chris brings this option to Andi...Andi doesn't want to offend the 25 men so she declines...she likes to follow the rules.
Back at the party.
She talks to Marcus who seems culturally confused..he's Polish..his first language..but he doesn't speak Polish..but grew up with German..but doesn't know much about that either. I'm suddenly more impressed with the guy who can ask for juice with ice cubes en francais. Marcus looks better when he doesn't speak.
Oddly, Andi awards the first impression rose to Nick who made a lasting impression on her.
Rose ceremony..
I agreed with most of the choices. I kinda think Cody might be a loose canon..but maybe when he gets back into he active wear he'll feel less uptight. Happy Marquel and Josh M got a rose.
Josh B the telecommunications guy did not fare so well...he gave an unflattering monologue...who said "this is stupid..and I'm embarassing the f$#% of myself"...Ah Josh...whatcha gonna do. Hopefully as Telus says "The future is friendly"..godspeed.
Whoa..looks like there is drama this season.
Until the next sparkly episode...I love this show!!
Sombre intro..Eric Hill...a bachelor on the show died..and the season is dedicated to him..
I'm not sure about Andi...I like the way she tried to get Juan Pablo to communicate...but with all her cross examining skills...she couldn't get him to talk.
Well...eees okay..because Andi's got the gig.
She's quit her job, moved to LA...to find her husband!!! (sarcastic exclamation marks)
Andi is pretty enthused about the process. The show opens with Andi's looks from business to bad-a$$. They show her in her office, err court wear..then she goes on ride alongs with police officers wearing a really oversized windbreaker...I guess they don't make small windbreakers down south.
But..back in the law court (with noone besides her, the judge, a court reporter..she asks to approach the bench..then her next shot is her packing up her degree and a binder to shelve the career for awhile) 'cause ladies finding a man is a full-time job.
Andi arrives in LA..and her sister arrives too..to..umm..help her decide between the bedazzled or the bejweled dress. Andi ditches the dress that makes her look like an Oscar statuette..and goes the jewelled one. Andi likes to sparkle. I loved her gold-yellow eyeshadow. So the sister helped her with the zipper..then she disappeared.
Well..now Andi goes to meet the guys.her previous job as a crown prosector (mainly drug cases) was to put the bad guys away...kinda like the weeding out (pun intended:) of the guys not suitable for her..not sure if she's going to put on a windbreaker for that..
Oh..not sure if it's just me..but didn't Andi say "I could find my husband her about 15 times?" Maybe she's got that on her vision board.
And here come the hodge podge of guys from the limo...quite a selection from Boyz II Men. The remarkable ones were..
Marcus..the sport medicine manager..i missed it .what does he manage? He gave her a pitch..he has a lot to give and offer..and God will forever. Whoa..that's a lotta medicine Marcus. He looks good in his suit.
JJ Pantsaprenuer: ..he's excited to be on this "love quest"...seriously..this show is too much..(I wonder who will wear the pants in the relationship)
Marquel- also a sporty dude..but I'm not sure what he does..but he's super cute..and I loved his shirt Gingham style!!!! He says he was her to complement her...aww...smooth as buttah Marquel..I even love his name!
Tasos..the wedding event coordinator....how appropriate.. He's a bit much..he wants to visit lovers bridge in Paris....but they put a lock on the mansion gate..and then Andi throws it in the fountain...
Cody..peronsal trainer with a turned up sport jacket.comes in pushing the limo..Andi jokes about what kind of personal trainer he is if he is huffing after pushing the limo. Ahem..he was pushing a limo...a bit critical Andi..he's beefy but he's enthusiastic..he seems like he would require a bit of a makeover...he's probably a bit lost when it comes to fashion unless he's in an Underarmour store.
Dude I mean Steven-the snowboard guy..i get longish hair..but he needed a bit of a clean up..
Rudie..Attorney..."May i approach the bachelorette"..so awkward..i felt he would be approaching the exit
Carl...firefighter Fort Lauderdale..:)
Jason..ugent care physician..with a Katie Holmes bob..made a diagnosis of a fever..because Andi looks hot...i had a bout of nausea
Emil...pronounce anal with m..ummm...not sure what to say about that..but I think he was going to get a swift kick in the Emil
Brett..hairstylist with a lamp because his mom told him not to arrive empty handed..how about using a five finger discount...what do you say.."Thanks for stealing for me" sigh...maybe it is a fulltime job to find a husband..
Ron- beverage sales manager.. tells her he's going to go inside and"gonna go grab a drink"..he's always on the job
Bradley...opera singer...looked slightly dishevelled..his top shirt button was unbuttoned..maybe he doesn't like to restrict his pharynx...do you think he has mondo like Sharleen did?
Josh B.. the telecommunications manager..what is that? Telus call agent?
Nick s..pro golfer seems like he's got somethin'..maybe he's got game?
Brian..starts with a wow..basketball coach from Pennsylvania..he seemed cute and sincere..I think I like him
Andrew i'm a social media marketer..most adorable smile..
Mike..bartender aka camps..he has not seen a hairstylist in awhile
Eric..explorer..cute..he gave her Peruvian dolls..he's cute..i feel sad :(
Josh..former pro baseball player..he seems confident but whoa! I'm blown away by his pearly whites
Cocktail party
Marquel...who is adorable..brings a basket of cookies and has her taste them. Then he has her focus on the black and white cookie. Love him.
Nick has a really tight shirt on. Pantaspreneur gave her the first pair of pants he made. Tasos speaks limited French with her..and tells her he wants "juice with ice cubes". I think Andrew and Patrick have some mutual admiration and perhaps a budding bromance. Josh seems sweet.
Wait a minute..there's an intruder!!!
There is a trespasser who wants to meet Andi..and it's Chris! And he really wants to meet her..Umm why didn't he apply. What a weirdo stalker.
Chris brings this option to Andi...Andi doesn't want to offend the 25 men so she declines...she likes to follow the rules.
Back at the party.
She talks to Marcus who seems culturally confused..he's Polish..his first language..but he doesn't speak Polish..but grew up with German..but doesn't know much about that either. I'm suddenly more impressed with the guy who can ask for juice with ice cubes en francais. Marcus looks better when he doesn't speak.
Oddly, Andi awards the first impression rose to Nick who made a lasting impression on her.
Rose ceremony..
I agreed with most of the choices. I kinda think Cody might be a loose canon..but maybe when he gets back into he active wear he'll feel less uptight. Happy Marquel and Josh M got a rose.
Josh B the telecommunications guy did not fare so well...he gave an unflattering monologue...who said "this is stupid..and I'm embarassing the f$#% of myself"...Ah Josh...whatcha gonna do. Hopefully as Telus says "The future is friendly"..godspeed.
Whoa..looks like there is drama this season.
Until the next sparkly episode...I love this show!!
Monday, March 10, 2014
What's in a name - a rose by any other name would still smell as sweet
Juan Pablo - any other name I could think of him would not be sweet
Whoa..JP..this ees not okay at least in my books.
Granted..when he first stepped on the wet Bachelor mansion paving stones I thought a yi yiiii (long I sound) muy caliente.
But each episode he slipped a little and fell out of my favour.
I simply can't deal with his honesty. Call me judgy but I"m not a fan of a quasi-buff, attentive though not thought provoking who is always ready to have fun, be honest and straightforward. Ugh. Super tiresome. Can't deal with the honesty. But you gotta hand it to him, he's always salsa-ready.
And you can't blame anyone for the girls for not seeing the signs, let alone the huge red flags that his cousin and parents were waving on wildly on his behalf. I think they both had their rose colored glasses or contacts on.
Clare's visit
JP has one pretty attractive family. Mind you, you juxtapose anyone who shows care, attention to JP and they start to look beautiful. I found myself contemplating whether I could date Rodolfo. Cute accent...so he's got braces..if he came to Edmonton, he could see Dr. Mar and get that sorted out..and be like Luba and be all confident in his smile.
So Clare comes..looking lovely in purple..they sit for a family meal. JP's dad pulls out her chair and JP is feeding Camilla. I think if Camilla can put on a dance recital she can handle a fork. I"m not child development expert, but I think JP missed out that Camilla can feed herself milestone
JP's mom outright told Clare that JP is rude (foreshadow to helicopter date). Clare finds his honesty refreshing. JP's dad was so loving and told Clare she would always have a father in him. (almost a tear..sniff..te quiero JP's dad)
Nikki
Nikki looked like her makeup was melting off in but she looked lovely in her dress. They all greet her warmly. JP's mom tells Nikki he is charismatic but not easy. JP's mom also tells Nikki that JP likes ot watch a lot of TV. (Fun! watching sports that JP wants to watch on TV...i cant' think of anything else more mind numbing..oh yes I can..hearing JP talk about himself) Meanwhile dreamy Rodolfo asks her how stalwart she is if JP talks about walking out on the relationship. Nikki..get the stethescope out of your ears..stop listening to hearbeats and start listening to words..these comments are symptoms of a big problem...JP...Your Rx would be to get into that white bus and get the hell off the island....but Noooo..she thinks she can handle JP. They are sounding the fire alarms but Nikki is choosing to walk toward the burning ring of fire. (and nope..not foreshadowing to a big ole Neil Lane diamond)
Final Dates.
Okay ladies (and dudes)....if you find yourself insulted, unsure or in tears after a date..that again is great indication that this is not the right person for you.
What was with Clare's yellow shorts. I get they were cut offs but they looked like they were freshly shorn with errant string flapping in the wind. What Clare should have cut off is her date with JP when he insulted her. I was never on team Clare only because I can't get behind her "this is a my fairy tale, this is what I"ve been waiting for my whole life (read engagement)" Like really, your life's pinnacle is your engagement? But I felt sick for her when she said she felt insulted and disrespected.
But she chose to hang on to his feeble words about kids and living in Sacramento as enough of an indication that he cared about her.
ugh.
Nikki gets on a boat. Her and JP lie on the beach and talk about their life together. Since JP doesn't have a lot of foresight..the convesation is short..and Nikki looks amazing in a bikini. Back at her place she gives him a card and a photo. JP has to read the card aloud. NIkki declares her love in nice block printing..and then JP kisses her on the forehead and picks up his stuff and leaves.
Nikki is crying (but dont' worry she feels better the next day because she wants to get a proposal)
Final Rose Ceremony
Both girls wear blue (perhaps because they will both be disappointed)..and both wear awful earrings that looks like the bought at the hotel gift shop. The both have to take an additional boat ride to get to JP..this JP is so hard to get to (and go get). I'd be ticked if I did my hair only for it to be blown in 60 km/h winds.
Clare..off the boat first...because JP isn't so good with conversation Clare has to start it! Then JP starts talking...and he says he wishes the earth would suck him in. Oh..not so smooth...then he says he has to do what's best for him and say good bye. Clare denies him a hug (gets clapping from Bachelor nation)..and then says he's not the man she thought he was. Then turns around to say i'd never want my child to have a father like you . and then kinda stormed off as best as she could in heels.
Nikki is next.she still hasn't found the right primer/finishing powder to keep her makeup adhered. She has a thigh high slit and can pull it off. She has to start the conversation..the eventually JP says I love your honesty, who you are..then says he promised her dad not to propose unless he was sure..Then he says I have a ring in my pocket and I'm not going to give it to you. Nikki is nodding...i'm not sure why..but she looks a bit bewildered. He offers up a rose..she accepts and then tells her not to get cranky (oh i'm sure it's a really funny inside joke). This JP is such a funny dude.
This was way too much JP for one evening..but according to after the rose..the good news is that JP wants privacy..and he and Nikki will be starting their relationship. She loves him..Chris grills JP about his feelings for Nikki...all the while I think it is just insulting to Nikki because Chris is trying to get JP to say it because that's what everyone wants to hear..Props to JP for not caving..and if Nikki wants to stay with JP because it feels right..well then all right all right all right...
on a positive empowering note...Clare did not want couch time with JP. She had her closure and she said this was the first time she was able to stand up to a man....well..when the student is ready the teacher will come..and JP taught her that 'ain't nobody got time for dat'.
Namaste Clare..
Andi...godspeed on your bachelorette journey...
until next time (May 2014) I Love this show!!!!!!!!!
Whoa..JP..this ees not okay at least in my books.
Granted..when he first stepped on the wet Bachelor mansion paving stones I thought a yi yiiii (long I sound) muy caliente.
But each episode he slipped a little and fell out of my favour.
I simply can't deal with his honesty. Call me judgy but I"m not a fan of a quasi-buff, attentive though not thought provoking who is always ready to have fun, be honest and straightforward. Ugh. Super tiresome. Can't deal with the honesty. But you gotta hand it to him, he's always salsa-ready.
And you can't blame anyone for the girls for not seeing the signs, let alone the huge red flags that his cousin and parents were waving on wildly on his behalf. I think they both had their rose colored glasses or contacts on.
Clare's visit
JP has one pretty attractive family. Mind you, you juxtapose anyone who shows care, attention to JP and they start to look beautiful. I found myself contemplating whether I could date Rodolfo. Cute accent...so he's got braces..if he came to Edmonton, he could see Dr. Mar and get that sorted out..and be like Luba and be all confident in his smile.
So Clare comes..looking lovely in purple..they sit for a family meal. JP's dad pulls out her chair and JP is feeding Camilla. I think if Camilla can put on a dance recital she can handle a fork. I"m not child development expert, but I think JP missed out that Camilla can feed herself milestone
JP's mom outright told Clare that JP is rude (foreshadow to helicopter date). Clare finds his honesty refreshing. JP's dad was so loving and told Clare she would always have a father in him. (almost a tear..sniff..te quiero JP's dad)
Nikki
Nikki looked like her makeup was melting off in but she looked lovely in her dress. They all greet her warmly. JP's mom tells Nikki he is charismatic but not easy. JP's mom also tells Nikki that JP likes ot watch a lot of TV. (Fun! watching sports that JP wants to watch on TV...i cant' think of anything else more mind numbing..oh yes I can..hearing JP talk about himself) Meanwhile dreamy Rodolfo asks her how stalwart she is if JP talks about walking out on the relationship. Nikki..get the stethescope out of your ears..stop listening to hearbeats and start listening to words..these comments are symptoms of a big problem...JP...Your Rx would be to get into that white bus and get the hell off the island....but Noooo..she thinks she can handle JP. They are sounding the fire alarms but Nikki is choosing to walk toward the burning ring of fire. (and nope..not foreshadowing to a big ole Neil Lane diamond)
Final Dates.
Okay ladies (and dudes)....if you find yourself insulted, unsure or in tears after a date..that again is great indication that this is not the right person for you.
What was with Clare's yellow shorts. I get they were cut offs but they looked like they were freshly shorn with errant string flapping in the wind. What Clare should have cut off is her date with JP when he insulted her. I was never on team Clare only because I can't get behind her "this is a my fairy tale, this is what I"ve been waiting for my whole life (read engagement)" Like really, your life's pinnacle is your engagement? But I felt sick for her when she said she felt insulted and disrespected.
But she chose to hang on to his feeble words about kids and living in Sacramento as enough of an indication that he cared about her.
ugh.
Nikki gets on a boat. Her and JP lie on the beach and talk about their life together. Since JP doesn't have a lot of foresight..the convesation is short..and Nikki looks amazing in a bikini. Back at her place she gives him a card and a photo. JP has to read the card aloud. NIkki declares her love in nice block printing..and then JP kisses her on the forehead and picks up his stuff and leaves.
Nikki is crying (but dont' worry she feels better the next day because she wants to get a proposal)
Final Rose Ceremony
Both girls wear blue (perhaps because they will both be disappointed)..and both wear awful earrings that looks like the bought at the hotel gift shop. The both have to take an additional boat ride to get to JP..this JP is so hard to get to (and go get). I'd be ticked if I did my hair only for it to be blown in 60 km/h winds.
Clare..off the boat first...because JP isn't so good with conversation Clare has to start it! Then JP starts talking...and he says he wishes the earth would suck him in. Oh..not so smooth...then he says he has to do what's best for him and say good bye. Clare denies him a hug (gets clapping from Bachelor nation)..and then says he's not the man she thought he was. Then turns around to say i'd never want my child to have a father like you . and then kinda stormed off as best as she could in heels.
Nikki is next.she still hasn't found the right primer/finishing powder to keep her makeup adhered. She has a thigh high slit and can pull it off. She has to start the conversation..the eventually JP says I love your honesty, who you are..then says he promised her dad not to propose unless he was sure..Then he says I have a ring in my pocket and I'm not going to give it to you. Nikki is nodding...i'm not sure why..but she looks a bit bewildered. He offers up a rose..she accepts and then tells her not to get cranky (oh i'm sure it's a really funny inside joke). This JP is such a funny dude.
This was way too much JP for one evening..but according to after the rose..the good news is that JP wants privacy..and he and Nikki will be starting their relationship. She loves him..Chris grills JP about his feelings for Nikki...all the while I think it is just insulting to Nikki because Chris is trying to get JP to say it because that's what everyone wants to hear..Props to JP for not caving..and if Nikki wants to stay with JP because it feels right..well then all right all right all right...
on a positive empowering note...Clare did not want couch time with JP. She had her closure and she said this was the first time she was able to stand up to a man....well..when the student is ready the teacher will come..and JP taught her that 'ain't nobody got time for dat'.
Namaste Clare..
Andi...godspeed on your bachelorette journey...
until next time (May 2014) I Love this show!!!!!!!!!
Monday, March 3, 2014
Women Tell Not Very Much
Sometimes I skip this episode. Historically, the women aren't very nice to each other and there are a lot of montages of unflattering moments. It's not the most uplifting of television viewing.
But first, we have a Bachelor success story and we all know that the Bachelor likes to celebrate their (few) success stories. I think we've examined every bit of Trista and Ryan...then Molly and Jason and now Sean and Katherine. They came on to tell everyone how happy they are. Katherine didn't seem as gushy as usual. And the fireworks comment. TMI.
Then there was another another odd movie promo..last week Fast and Furious..this week Muppets Most Wanted. JP makes a cameo in the promo...not suprisingly he did a good job looking quizzical. In other interesting news, Chris Harrison was trying to rock some scruff. The previous sentence sounded as awkward as scruff looks on Chris Harrison.
The girls really didn't turn on each other, they mainly turned on Juan Pablo. Well except for Sharleen and Renee. Sharleen probably is thinking that would be a good strategy for her to appear different and above this process. I think she also had to say some nice things to soften some of her comments "I wish I was dumber"...and she explained that statement by saying she wishes she didn't think so much. Yeah right. She looked very pretty.
And Renee..Renee is usually the nice one. During Rennee's couch time with Chris she said "we were behind"...that sounds like game talk to me. This Bachelor process must be exhausting. Sidebar- I think Renee is pretty, but I"m not sure why her makeup repertoire consists of bronzer, mascara..and some ill chosen coral shade of lipstick (good call Anto). I think Renee is going for minimalist but it sometimes looks like 'just got out of bed'. And she's coyly said 'maaaay beee" when Chris asked her if she was in a relationship not sure why she didn't answer yes or no. Well that's good..glad she's happy..(not that you need a dude to be happy, but I think Renee really wants to find love)
The jist of the complaints is that JP wasn't straight forward. Well, I think not kissing someone you are interested in is straight forward. Lauren dimly stated that JP should act engaged..but if you don't want tsomeone to be fake why would by pretend to be engaged when you're not. Then Lucy the free spirit added that JP should have acted like he was in an individual relationship with everyone? Huh? No entiendo Lucy.
Andi toned down her commentary. She conceded she was interested in him, but then she felt insulted and disrespected..and chose to sleep off the rest of the FOD.
Cassandra chastised JP for taking Renee on a hometown. Whah? Why does she care if Renee is down with it? I was mesmerized by Cassandra's make up job..looks like she's ready for the runway.
Are we bored yet?
JP came out. I liked his purple pocket square. He's says Ees okay a few too many times.
They show the bloopers.
There was not much to uncover in this episode. I think we have all we need to know about JP..except...
Who does he choose next week? why are both the girls crying?
With the exception of Women Tell All... me encante este show!!!
Next week promises to be 'explosive'...I wonder if they will be short explosions?
But first, we have a Bachelor success story and we all know that the Bachelor likes to celebrate their (few) success stories. I think we've examined every bit of Trista and Ryan...then Molly and Jason and now Sean and Katherine. They came on to tell everyone how happy they are. Katherine didn't seem as gushy as usual. And the fireworks comment. TMI.
Then there was another another odd movie promo..last week Fast and Furious..this week Muppets Most Wanted. JP makes a cameo in the promo...not suprisingly he did a good job looking quizzical. In other interesting news, Chris Harrison was trying to rock some scruff. The previous sentence sounded as awkward as scruff looks on Chris Harrison.
The girls really didn't turn on each other, they mainly turned on Juan Pablo. Well except for Sharleen and Renee. Sharleen probably is thinking that would be a good strategy for her to appear different and above this process. I think she also had to say some nice things to soften some of her comments "I wish I was dumber"...and she explained that statement by saying she wishes she didn't think so much. Yeah right. She looked very pretty.
And Renee..Renee is usually the nice one. During Rennee's couch time with Chris she said "we were behind"...that sounds like game talk to me. This Bachelor process must be exhausting. Sidebar- I think Renee is pretty, but I"m not sure why her makeup repertoire consists of bronzer, mascara..and some ill chosen coral shade of lipstick (good call Anto). I think Renee is going for minimalist but it sometimes looks like 'just got out of bed'. And she's coyly said 'maaaay beee" when Chris asked her if she was in a relationship not sure why she didn't answer yes or no. Well that's good..glad she's happy..(not that you need a dude to be happy, but I think Renee really wants to find love)
The jist of the complaints is that JP wasn't straight forward. Well, I think not kissing someone you are interested in is straight forward. Lauren dimly stated that JP should act engaged..but if you don't want tsomeone to be fake why would by pretend to be engaged when you're not. Then Lucy the free spirit added that JP should have acted like he was in an individual relationship with everyone? Huh? No entiendo Lucy.
Andi toned down her commentary. She conceded she was interested in him, but then she felt insulted and disrespected..and chose to sleep off the rest of the FOD.
Cassandra chastised JP for taking Renee on a hometown. Whah? Why does she care if Renee is down with it? I was mesmerized by Cassandra's make up job..looks like she's ready for the runway.
Are we bored yet?
JP came out. I liked his purple pocket square. He's says Ees okay a few too many times.
They show the bloopers.
There was not much to uncover in this episode. I think we have all we need to know about JP..except...
Who does he choose next week? why are both the girls crying?
With the exception of Women Tell All... me encante este show!!!
Next week promises to be 'explosive'...I wonder if they will be short explosions?
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
This report is not brought to you by the letters OK
Whoa! What a Bachelor. The FOD! Where they are going to talk..ALL NIGHT LONG.
Clare- the back pedal
Clare would like to have us believe she wants to skip on the FOD to keep it respectable. Do I believe it? Not for a moment. What I did enjoy was her getting JP to tell her that the FOD was okay this time but Vietnam (the ocean swim) was a no no. Even JP commented "Clare..why are you thinking so much". Apparently it's okay to go nighttime swimming with JP on week 9. I spent most of their date being distracted by Clare's dangly rounded turquoise beaded earrings. At least I focused on those and not her the pregnant pauses that were interspersed with her rapid-fire talking about nothing. But..she forgoes her individual room because she wants to let JP know how her heart feels.
Andi
In a voiceover.JP announces...tonight is my overnight with Andi. He doesn't say.."today I get to spend the day with Andi"..he's going right to night. Andi looks great in her red dress and flip flops. They meet, explore a town..and hey..they find some good times! (surprise)..they play some steel drums..and (surprise) JP has rhythm and is the life of the steel drum party. Then he starts a pick up game of soccer (looking good shirtless...all the wine and desserts isn't affecting his visceral fat) and then they cruise to a secluded picnic spot. Andi is feelin' it. They chat..JP asks her about her intent to find love. I think he was trying to get at if she was looking at falling in love for the sake of it, or if he was what she was looking for. They didn't get to the meat of the issue..but he was ok with her responses and then he tells her "there's nothing wrong with thinking" (he will come to regret that statement later). He presents her with the overnight key. She's on it! And they are in room #7 (note..not so lucky this time)
The next day...JP is in the same t-shirt and shorts that he played a sweaty game of pick up soccer in..and is telling the camera what a great overnight it was.
Meanwhile Andi is telling the cameras that it became clear to her that JP is not really interested in her, but in hearing his own stories. He was a name dropper and even brought up Clare's name! What the? How do you say ding dong in Spanish. Apparently there is not directly translation..but close enough would be estupdio or pendejo!
But JP thinks it was great..and he loves Andi's cheeks..the facial ones. JP has this annoying habit of stroking the girl's faces, tears, ears, eyebrows.
Nikki
Nikki strides in looking like she paired her belly dancing pants with her Pocahontas bikini top. I think she was going for island sexy...it kinda came across as Middle Eastern Disney. A ya yay..JP exclaims..Nikki and JP ride horses..quite proficiently it looks like..have a little picnic. The make it over to the fantasy suite which I think is the same room that Clare and Andi had.Nikki busts the L word. They overnight. It's awesome..apparently. And JP thinks that Nikki can be for him..because she is sexy, a good kisser and likes people.
Video messages
Standard video messages from Nikki and Clare..but Andi sets it up that she wants to talk in person.
A ya yay!!
Judge Judy would be proud
Andi walks in all fine looking in her lace shorts and white blouse. They sit to chat. She lays the groundwork for her case. Tells him she doesn't love him or see it working. JP's answer "That's okay".
The crescendo is slowly building. Andi tries in a step-wise fashion to explain why it's not working for her.JP seems incapable of understanding. The thing is..i think he's capable or understanding English..but they don't value the same things. There is a different between hearing and seeking to understand. JP was wrong when he said "there's nothing wrong with thinking"..there is plenty wrong with thinking if you want to be with JP. You need to leave your cerebral cortex at the door...then everything will be okay. JP kept saying "that's okay" if you are not feeling it. Then he tries to help Andi understand "You only have to worry about 1 guy, I have all the other women". I need to say estupido again. This dude does not get women, unless you are a woman who is satisfied only by hand holding, hair sweeping (or eyebrow preening), good abs, good salsa dancing and kissing...and that's about it. The guy can cry on a dime but that doesn't mean he's sensitive or empathic. Maybe his head is just full of water.Andi stated her case, JP doesn't have the capacity to understand.i think he's a frontal lobe guy. Her brain organ trumps all of his. Go Andi...go Andi...
And the rosees go to (and are accepted by)
Nikki and Clare
Me encante este show!!
Clare- the back pedal
Clare would like to have us believe she wants to skip on the FOD to keep it respectable. Do I believe it? Not for a moment. What I did enjoy was her getting JP to tell her that the FOD was okay this time but Vietnam (the ocean swim) was a no no. Even JP commented "Clare..why are you thinking so much". Apparently it's okay to go nighttime swimming with JP on week 9. I spent most of their date being distracted by Clare's dangly rounded turquoise beaded earrings. At least I focused on those and not her the pregnant pauses that were interspersed with her rapid-fire talking about nothing. But..she forgoes her individual room because she wants to let JP know how her heart feels.
Andi
In a voiceover.JP announces...tonight is my overnight with Andi. He doesn't say.."today I get to spend the day with Andi"..he's going right to night. Andi looks great in her red dress and flip flops. They meet, explore a town..and hey..they find some good times! (surprise)..they play some steel drums..and (surprise) JP has rhythm and is the life of the steel drum party. Then he starts a pick up game of soccer (looking good shirtless...all the wine and desserts isn't affecting his visceral fat) and then they cruise to a secluded picnic spot. Andi is feelin' it. They chat..JP asks her about her intent to find love. I think he was trying to get at if she was looking at falling in love for the sake of it, or if he was what she was looking for. They didn't get to the meat of the issue..but he was ok with her responses and then he tells her "there's nothing wrong with thinking" (he will come to regret that statement later). He presents her with the overnight key. She's on it! And they are in room #7 (note..not so lucky this time)
The next day...JP is in the same t-shirt and shorts that he played a sweaty game of pick up soccer in..and is telling the camera what a great overnight it was.
Meanwhile Andi is telling the cameras that it became clear to her that JP is not really interested in her, but in hearing his own stories. He was a name dropper and even brought up Clare's name! What the? How do you say ding dong in Spanish. Apparently there is not directly translation..but close enough would be estupdio or pendejo!
But JP thinks it was great..and he loves Andi's cheeks..the facial ones. JP has this annoying habit of stroking the girl's faces, tears, ears, eyebrows.
Nikki
Nikki strides in looking like she paired her belly dancing pants with her Pocahontas bikini top. I think she was going for island sexy...it kinda came across as Middle Eastern Disney. A ya yay..JP exclaims..Nikki and JP ride horses..quite proficiently it looks like..have a little picnic. The make it over to the fantasy suite which I think is the same room that Clare and Andi had.Nikki busts the L word. They overnight. It's awesome..apparently. And JP thinks that Nikki can be for him..because she is sexy, a good kisser and likes people.
Video messages
Standard video messages from Nikki and Clare..but Andi sets it up that she wants to talk in person.
A ya yay!!
Judge Judy would be proud
Andi walks in all fine looking in her lace shorts and white blouse. They sit to chat. She lays the groundwork for her case. Tells him she doesn't love him or see it working. JP's answer "That's okay".
The crescendo is slowly building. Andi tries in a step-wise fashion to explain why it's not working for her.JP seems incapable of understanding. The thing is..i think he's capable or understanding English..but they don't value the same things. There is a different between hearing and seeking to understand. JP was wrong when he said "there's nothing wrong with thinking"..there is plenty wrong with thinking if you want to be with JP. You need to leave your cerebral cortex at the door...then everything will be okay. JP kept saying "that's okay" if you are not feeling it. Then he tries to help Andi understand "You only have to worry about 1 guy, I have all the other women". I need to say estupido again. This dude does not get women, unless you are a woman who is satisfied only by hand holding, hair sweeping (or eyebrow preening), good abs, good salsa dancing and kissing...and that's about it. The guy can cry on a dime but that doesn't mean he's sensitive or empathic. Maybe his head is just full of water.Andi stated her case, JP doesn't have the capacity to understand.i think he's a frontal lobe guy. Her brain organ trumps all of his. Go Andi...go Andi...
And the rosees go to (and are accepted by)
Nikki and Clare
Me encante este show!!
Monday, February 24, 2014
Hometowns...zzzzz
I've been on a Bachelor hiatus. I had some bad fish (not of the online dating variety)..and I was very unwell..hence no blog last week.
Tonight I missed out on Nikki's hometown because I was with my other true love. GSP...went to see the documentary. I love GSP.
Not sure what shook down at Nikki's hometown, I just walked in to see Nikki in well-appointed lace blouse bidding the black SUV - presumably with JP inside adieu.
I LOVE Andi's dad
I vote Andi's dad to be the substitute for Chris Harrison should Chris be unable to fulfill his hosting duties. But first Andi greets JP and wants to get him out of his comfort zone and takes him to a shooting range. Umm Andi..the dude is from Venezuela..not exactly a bastion of peace. Not saying that JP is a gangsta..but I"m betting some of his Venezuelan peeps have have their own pieces.
I think the gun range was a bit more soothing than JP's reception from Andi's dad. Andi's dad's comment was "don't ask me if you'd have my blessing if something works out among the three, come tell me there is noone else for me but your daughter". Bullseye dad!! Word. On the other end..Andi's mom..wants to watch them dance.
Oddly Andi gets upset that her sister didn't give a lot of assurances about JP, but Andi just said she's wasn't sure she was 'there yet'. But then she says I think I'm closer to falling in love with JP.
I think Andi needs a Discovery..perhaps on the FOD?
The Need for Speed Promo
What an oddly placed promo for the movie. Am I being sexist, but wouldn't the Bachelor watching demographic, not be the same one as the one for the Need for Speed movie? I got up to get a snack during that promo. But didn't Chris get a bit better looking ...has he been working out? Been feathering his hair less??? dunno..or maybe JP is annoying me so Chris is looking better
Poor Ben
That Ben is one cute little dude. Renee annoyed me. It seemed weird to see Ben for the 1st time in 8 weeks and have JP there. To JP's credit he was pretty good. Renee's home visit was unremarkable. Her family seems pleasant. JP's unoriginal dispassionate proclamation about Renee to her brother. I like Renee, she wants a family and she wants a husband, she's straightforward. Whoa..for a hot blooded latino that was pretty milquetoast. I'm betting a dude with a side cap wearing, Metal Mulisha UFC t-shirt could come up with a more heartfelt description. Ugh JP. Made me think Renee was going not going to the FOD. She wanted to tell JP that she loved him..because she felt like it was a great day with Ben and the intro went well. Renee..look for more please...
The apple fell far from the trees
Oh gosh...i'm reaching the tipping point with Clare. Her voice , the fast talking bordering on baby talking..almost sends me over the edge. Gotta say her dad sounded like a lovely lovely man.
Actually Clare's mom (aka momma) when she finally was allowed to speak sounds like a gracious, kind accepting person. Clare's mom can speak Spanish? And Clare can't. Hmm Clare would probably be annoying in another language. The sisters seemed pretty nice too. When Laua's weirdness and interceptions ceased, she just seemed like she was trying to be a protective. Clare said she had a crazy family...nope..she's the crazy one..they all seem coolio.
Speaking of coolio, I was cool to this episode..but I can't wait till next
Whatever will happen?? It's the Bachelor like we've never seen it!!
Until
PS Renee got the boot (the soccer boot). She handled it well, as Renee would. I'm glad she didn't get picked..I think she needs someone who is way more into her....speedy recovery Renee!!!
Monday, February 10, 2014
The Outtake- who saw it
This episode...was meh as they say?
Do you know what that means? Meh means indifference or simply not caring. Juan Pablo learned a few lines or phrased too.like 'cut to the chase', bolt. I was a bit cool to this episode
Mind you, I think most to the girls were a bit chilly. New Zealand didn't seem particularly warm that time of year. But is was picturesque. A ya ya..as Juan Pablo likes to say.
First date:
Andi. She finally gets a date. She goes to "The Squeeze" with her "Squeeze". JP takes her on a chauffered whip around a body of water..(sans seat belt and life jacket again!). She doesn't know where they are going...but like all good bachelorettes, she has her bathing suit on under her casual outfit. Wow..she looks amazing in white pants. Then she also looks good in a one pieced. Did anyone else wonder how her bathing suit stayed put without riding up. They made there way to a warmer part and stood and canoodled (appropriately?) under the waterfall. A perfect photo op for a Bachelor date.
I guess making out in the waterfall is different than the ocean date with Clare.
Then they dine geyser-side and surprisingly? they get splashed. They hug and Andi tells him she wants true love. Right reason. Unoriginal.
The outake..did anyone see it? A sheep poop fight...how incredibly unsanitary and bacteria riddled...hopefully this isn't foreshadowing.
Do you know what that means? Meh means indifference or simply not caring. Juan Pablo learned a few lines or phrased too.like 'cut to the chase', bolt. I was a bit cool to this episode
Mind you, I think most to the girls were a bit chilly. New Zealand didn't seem particularly warm that time of year. But is was picturesque. A ya ya..as Juan Pablo likes to say.
First date:
Andi. She finally gets a date. She goes to "The Squeeze" with her "Squeeze". JP takes her on a chauffered whip around a body of water..(sans seat belt and life jacket again!). She doesn't know where they are going...but like all good bachelorettes, she has her bathing suit on under her casual outfit. Wow..she looks amazing in white pants. Then she also looks good in a one pieced. Did anyone else wonder how her bathing suit stayed put without riding up. They made there way to a warmer part and stood and canoodled (appropriately?) under the waterfall. A perfect photo op for a Bachelor date.
I guess making out in the waterfall is different than the ocean date with Clare.
Then they dine geyser-side and surprisingly? they get splashed. They hug and Andi tells him she wants true love. Right reason. Unoriginal.
Let love roll
Well, no safety needed here..hopefully the OGOs are puncture proof. The girls come for a little picnic..well it was more of a coffee date...and then JP takes them to the OGO. It looks super fun.
It's Cassandra's birthday! She's 22..and she thinks she could fall in love with JP. I thought it was ominous that JP didn't acknowledge her birthday. Seemed unlike the doting South American.
To celebrate rolling down the hill..they have a group cocktail party...which basically was a holding place for the girls while JP took most of the girls to the kissing chair. Oh..but they are on the set of the Hobbit..I'm guessing Sharleen is the only one who read the book (umm i haven't even seen the movie..is it a big deal to be on set?) JP overuses 'have a good time', but Sharleen's word in organic. Tonight..she feels it is inorganic. Now I sound like JP..what does that mean..like really? Then she kisses him..and then it's organic again. I'm not sure she has her organic labels correct. It's a confusing journey..that's for sure. All JP tells her is that she's nervous but that she's good..and then Sharleen feels understood.
But JP did have a change of heart and let Cassandra go. Cassandra handled it well..but really..did she really care about JP. Hopefully Cassandra had a nice birthday flight . Renee is now wondering if the single mom's are not the 'special ones' anymore. JP does say that he is mesmerized by Renee's eyes. I like Renne..i think she is an excellent reflective listener..but does anyone sense chemistry between those two? I dunno
I can't believe Clare is still here
My friend astutely texted me and said that he gave Clare a 1:1 so that she doesn't tell the girls what happened. Yep that's probaby right. Clare thinks JP should apologize for what he said to her...which noone is really saying anything what happened at 4 AM in the ocean. JP hands her some platitudes about his conduct in front of his daughter. Good idea..but maybe he should be aware that he is being filmed. That was JP back peddling. Clare somehow took this as an apology. I didn't hear an apology. JP asked her promise that she wouldn't cry because of him! What kind of request is that? Then her and JP put their comfies on and hang out on the couch. He made her change in another room (because he's decent that way that JP)..then she does an odd crotch grab on her Hammer pants. JP thinks those pants look better than her cocktail dress. They cuddle..she gets a rose..oh..and then they dance...which as we all know by now..turns into a salsa
Rose Ceremony
Despite Cat's deep reveal about her journalling and tough upbringing..she's denied a rose. She thought sealed the rose for her. Instead it sealed a different fate.
AFTer the escort to the care..JP is back..and Sharleen is crying..she's confused..and will give it one more week...that's her MO..she gives him one more try.
Guess where next week...Salsa capital of the US..MIAMI...do you think there will be salsaing. I say si!
Until next week..
me encante este show!
Monday, February 3, 2014
It happened Juan night
Hola! I mean Hollah!!..We're goin' to Vietnam yo.
And what happened in Vietnam does not stay in Vietnam..it gets broadcast internationally (well mainly in the US and Canada but available for download in the rest of the free world)
What happened one night was really not a romantic comedy..but a comedy of errors...but it leaves me to question...would the real Clare stand up (She always stands out..but we're not really sure who she is)
But back to the dates.
The girls arrive...there outfits for the voyage are either shorts and tank top or lycra capris. Sidebar: I know I'm obsessed with tank tops. But this Bachelor has thrown me into a tanktop tailspin. Is it the limited shopping in Edmonton , how have i missed all these tank top variations. One (of the dozens) of reasons i like this show is to see what the girls wear casually. I would like to pull off some of their casual fabulousness. Some great scarves too..not sure if they are trying to save their voices or whether it's a drafty place.
The girls arrive without luggage to the Intercontinental. Fabulous hotel. It makes the Bachelor mansion look cozy.
Date card..and it goes to.....
Renee...
Finally, Renee can step away from the therapist's couch to get some much Juan-ted attention from JP.
Guess what ? Renee wants to kiss him. she is so excited..and she's so nice that the other girls seem to be ok with her going on this date. She tries to curl her hair. Fail. What was the problem. humidity? converter blew? She applies copious layers of make up only to look like she doesn't have any one.
But she looks pretty Zen..but not chill..'cause Renee gets sweaty. More on that in a minute.She meets JP..he says..."we're going to have a good time". I think JP wants to set a new Bachelor record for phraseology. I think he says "we're going to have a good time" about 15 times in the episode. But Renee is already having a good time..you can tell the she strokes JP like a puppy. JP drives her in a cart, they sit on a boat. He buys presents for the kids. Then he is going to get a dress made for her. He is watching as she gets her measurements done and makes sure to zero in on the chest measurement. Renee is getting sweaty..JP goes to get a fan..Renee is moved by the gesture.Way to keep it classy.Renee wants to kiss him still. Denied. They go for a dinner..not a lot of conversation..just mutual compliments...she gets hot again..he starts to blow on her..hopefully there wansn't too much fish sauce or garlic i the dishi'm not convinced he's feelin' Renee..but he thinks there might be something there... Rose Yes. Kiss No. She says she's okay with not kissing him. yeah right.
Bamboo boats, Communal meal, drinks ...then halter top trouble
Who likes a group date? Noone! Well except JP...because 'we're gonna have a good time'.
The go boating in pairs. Clare and JP kiss in the grasses. Back on shore...they drop by a house. It kinda seemed like a farm. Cassandra noted...we should have this back home. Like farms Cassandra? Community gardens? Someone tell her please that not all food comes from Walmart. The girls gather herbs. Andi complains to JP..she gets reassurance from two words "Trust me". Hmm for a lawyer she doesn't gather a lot of evidence. Back at the hotel the girls and JP have some drinks. JP grabs Clare for a dip in his pool. She had her bikini! Not sure how long they dipped..but bac they came and JP takes most of the girls to talk...and look into his eyes on the beach. Clare gets the rose. Must have been a stellar dip Well...they say you shouldn't double dip..and that's what Clare did. At the respectable hour of 4 AM she thought she'd drop by to say Thank You. But she wanted to go into a bigger body of water. JP says he wants to make Clare feel comfortable . Torosh!t JP. I guess Clare likes saying thank you in the water. She also said it was pure bliss in every way. That is some water they have in Vietnam.
Nikki.
This was like Chelsea's date. Lots of cables and fear and trusting JP. Sigh...these dates are a bit Tony Robbins -esque..overcoming your fears leads to success..romantic success according to the Bachelor. Nikki wisely states I"m going to live, die or poo my pants. Surprise. She overcomes her fear. She draws a parallel of the descending into a cave like falling in love. Well except for the falling part. They change into something less comfortable and JP asks questions! he asks Nurse Nikki..why she became a nurse and why a pediatric nurse. He has a hard time with the word paediatric...not sure why..its exactly the same as spanish except you add an O. JP likes nikki and awards the rose.
As the tide turns...
Clare starts the night super confident and leads the toast with 'finding, being and making love'.
At the cocktail party..JP is wheelin' them in. He gives besitos to Andi. He changes his tune mid way with Renee..first telling her he treats her differently because of Ben..then she starts telling him its okay..then JP kisses Rennee. Cue happy symphony music. Renne spins out of control..well not really..but when she recounted the kiss to the camera she spun around a few times. Ok JP is a soccer player, good body, cute accent..but spin worthy? But did that kiss set someting off in JP...he is now wondering if he 'going into the water' with Clare was a good idea. And he decides to tell her it wasn't.
Does that public pronouncement absolve him? It's like it was a confession of bad behaviour. Clare is upset..obviously. JP was all about making her feel comfortable that night. JP tries to make Clare feel better by telling her to look at him, just 'delete' the thought and stop crying . (yeah that helps JP). Then he tries again by telling her its ok he just wants to be understood. The girls sense tension. Clare says she's got allergies. Perhaps she's allergic to the torosh!t that JP is feeding her.
Rose Ceremony
It's not surprising who leaves..the people who he never spoke too..Alli, Kelly and Danielle.
But everyone starts crying. JP, the departing girls and the remaining girls. Hmm..hopefully this doesn't turn into a Big Love type of scenario..maybe they could all live together on a bachelor ranch and have a farm...Cassandra can bring the farming concept back to the U S of A.
Until next week..in New Zealand
me encante este show!
And what happened in Vietnam does not stay in Vietnam..it gets broadcast internationally (well mainly in the US and Canada but available for download in the rest of the free world)
What happened one night was really not a romantic comedy..but a comedy of errors...but it leaves me to question...would the real Clare stand up (She always stands out..but we're not really sure who she is)
But back to the dates.
The girls arrive...there outfits for the voyage are either shorts and tank top or lycra capris. Sidebar: I know I'm obsessed with tank tops. But this Bachelor has thrown me into a tanktop tailspin. Is it the limited shopping in Edmonton , how have i missed all these tank top variations. One (of the dozens) of reasons i like this show is to see what the girls wear casually. I would like to pull off some of their casual fabulousness. Some great scarves too..not sure if they are trying to save their voices or whether it's a drafty place.
The girls arrive without luggage to the Intercontinental. Fabulous hotel. It makes the Bachelor mansion look cozy.
Date card..and it goes to.....
Renee...
Finally, Renee can step away from the therapist's couch to get some much Juan-ted attention from JP.
Guess what ? Renee wants to kiss him. she is so excited..and she's so nice that the other girls seem to be ok with her going on this date. She tries to curl her hair. Fail. What was the problem. humidity? converter blew? She applies copious layers of make up only to look like she doesn't have any one.
But she looks pretty Zen..but not chill..'cause Renee gets sweaty. More on that in a minute.She meets JP..he says..."we're going to have a good time". I think JP wants to set a new Bachelor record for phraseology. I think he says "we're going to have a good time" about 15 times in the episode. But Renee is already having a good time..you can tell the she strokes JP like a puppy. JP drives her in a cart, they sit on a boat. He buys presents for the kids. Then he is going to get a dress made for her. He is watching as she gets her measurements done and makes sure to zero in on the chest measurement. Renee is getting sweaty..JP goes to get a fan..Renee is moved by the gesture.Way to keep it classy.Renee wants to kiss him still. Denied. They go for a dinner..not a lot of conversation..just mutual compliments...she gets hot again..he starts to blow on her..hopefully there wansn't too much fish sauce or garlic i the dishi'm not convinced he's feelin' Renee..but he thinks there might be something there... Rose Yes. Kiss No. She says she's okay with not kissing him. yeah right.
Bamboo boats, Communal meal, drinks ...then halter top trouble
Who likes a group date? Noone! Well except JP...because 'we're gonna have a good time'.
The go boating in pairs. Clare and JP kiss in the grasses. Back on shore...they drop by a house. It kinda seemed like a farm. Cassandra noted...we should have this back home. Like farms Cassandra? Community gardens? Someone tell her please that not all food comes from Walmart. The girls gather herbs. Andi complains to JP..she gets reassurance from two words "Trust me". Hmm for a lawyer she doesn't gather a lot of evidence. Back at the hotel the girls and JP have some drinks. JP grabs Clare for a dip in his pool. She had her bikini! Not sure how long they dipped..but bac they came and JP takes most of the girls to talk...and look into his eyes on the beach. Clare gets the rose. Must have been a stellar dip Well...they say you shouldn't double dip..and that's what Clare did. At the respectable hour of 4 AM she thought she'd drop by to say Thank You. But she wanted to go into a bigger body of water. JP says he wants to make Clare feel comfortable . Torosh!t JP. I guess Clare likes saying thank you in the water. She also said it was pure bliss in every way. That is some water they have in Vietnam.
Nikki.
This was like Chelsea's date. Lots of cables and fear and trusting JP. Sigh...these dates are a bit Tony Robbins -esque..overcoming your fears leads to success..romantic success according to the Bachelor. Nikki wisely states I"m going to live, die or poo my pants. Surprise. She overcomes her fear. She draws a parallel of the descending into a cave like falling in love. Well except for the falling part. They change into something less comfortable and JP asks questions! he asks Nurse Nikki..why she became a nurse and why a pediatric nurse. He has a hard time with the word paediatric...not sure why..its exactly the same as spanish except you add an O. JP likes nikki and awards the rose.
As the tide turns...
Clare starts the night super confident and leads the toast with 'finding, being and making love'.
At the cocktail party..JP is wheelin' them in. He gives besitos to Andi. He changes his tune mid way with Renee..first telling her he treats her differently because of Ben..then she starts telling him its okay..then JP kisses Rennee. Cue happy symphony music. Renne spins out of control..well not really..but when she recounted the kiss to the camera she spun around a few times. Ok JP is a soccer player, good body, cute accent..but spin worthy? But did that kiss set someting off in JP...he is now wondering if he 'going into the water' with Clare was a good idea. And he decides to tell her it wasn't.
Does that public pronouncement absolve him? It's like it was a confession of bad behaviour. Clare is upset..obviously. JP was all about making her feel comfortable that night. JP tries to make Clare feel better by telling her to look at him, just 'delete' the thought and stop crying . (yeah that helps JP). Then he tries again by telling her its ok he just wants to be understood. The girls sense tension. Clare says she's got allergies. Perhaps she's allergic to the torosh!t that JP is feeding her.
Rose Ceremony
It's not surprising who leaves..the people who he never spoke too..Alli, Kelly and Danielle.
But everyone starts crying. JP, the departing girls and the remaining girls. Hmm..hopefully this doesn't turn into a Big Love type of scenario..maybe they could all live together on a bachelor ranch and have a farm...Cassandra can bring the farming concept back to the U S of A.
Until next week..in New Zealand
me encante este show!
Monday, January 27, 2014
Bachelor - Gangam Style!
As if JP wasn't international enough...JP plus 13 are enroute to Seoul (minus Kelly's dog)
Seoul will see 2 Group dates and 1 one on one.
I was expecting Psy at some point..not quite..but close.
The girls have 1 hour to pack..for the international holiday. That sounds like a nightmare...so much packing..so little time. In the airport shots..it looks like the girls brought EVERYTHING.
They settle in to the Hilton. Their suite looked gorgeous!!
Group date 1: K Pop
Who says you don't learn anything on the Bachelor. I didn't know that K Pop meant Korean pop. How is that different than American pop. The girls were going to pop out with 21..the K pop music sensation. Lesson #2..South Koreans have way more colourful and interesting sweatshirts and outfits than we do in C pop or A pop land. I loved the tops!! The tights and bottoms were a little cray.but I loved the colours.
The girls had to do a choreographed dance number and JP was down with poppin' it like it was hot. Nikki was cool to it..and then there was Cat dancing like she was on a hot tin roof. There was a lotta pride, and bootay shakin' and more serious dance face. So Nikki is getting a Negative Nikki rap..but she was pretty funny. I thought she had a pretty good attitude about it..and just got through it. Chelsea seems to just go in whatever direction JP blows..for a science educator..there is not much method to her JP madness. I also thought Cassandra didn't bring a lot of dance moves from her 'former NBA dancer experience"...(low points for artistic merit from the Croatian judge).
For the performance in a mall...JP had a quite a jacket..that was some serious collar going on. I also thought it was odd for the top K pop group with 77 million youtube views that they would be performing in a mall, with only 3 security guards that are wearing suits. I can't see Rhianna or Beyonce performing at the HMV stage in West Ed...maybe the 21 K pop sensation was overblown...like Cat's dance routine.
At the after party...Nikki gets the rose!
One on one date.
Sigh...The Bachelor is not one to miss a cliche. Date card: Are you my Seoul mate?
Well, kinda fitting..because Sharleen has to do some Seoul searching to see if she likes JP...beyond his aesthetic. She wants to see what's shaking in his brain, beyond a catchy Spanish dance tune.
They explore Seoul. I thought her Sharleens nylon and shorts combo was odd, Maybe it's chilly there? Maybe they were sheer lederhosen she brought from Germany?
They eat some food and have some tea. Sharleen in her charming subtle as a sledgehammer ways tells him he's not bland. Hmm..does she really think so or is she yield to his charms. He seems to make pretty intense eye contact with her and she doesn't seem like a typical choice for him.so perhaps he does have a few complexities in his character that are not assuaged by Venezuelan food and bumpin' beats.
She seemed like she did let a little bit of her wall come down with him..and not because she belted a couple of operatic notes (i'm unsophisticated in the operatic way..but I thought her warm up routine sounded like she was calling some type of tropical bird).
Kudos to Sharleen for being completely open about her thoughts on kids. And kudos to JP for wanting to get to knowing more.
We know JP digs her 'mondo' and gives her a rosa!
K is for Krazy not for K pop
So as not to be confused with group date number one...there will not be a K pop date, but a Krazy date. No wait...what is a date withJP without music...the first group activity starts with Karaoke!
Well not really.
Not one of them read Korean so they all jump and sweat in this dollhouse like Karaoke place. Then they drink lemonade, do some paddling, eat some Octopus (even Clare kind of ate some, regurgitated, then 'swallowed it back down' - thanks for that explanation Clare..very important for all of us to know that. Isn't 'swallowing it back down' just like saying "I'll respond back "...sigh...poor English drives me a little cray cray. Then after Clare finally had her 5 calorie snack, they had those fish pedicures. Side bar- how safe are those things..i mean hygenically speaking. I don't think those fish get autoclaved after each pedicure. Ewww...not sure how sanitary that is:)
Phew..after all that kraziness..it was back to the hotel for some telling and no kissing. Suddenly JP has a no fly zone over his lip area. Well, he's the Bachelor..and he calls the shots. ALL the ladies want a little kiss from JP...but wouldn't you think the serial kissing on the same night would just seem weird...some serious cross contamination of lip gloss. Poor Lauren asked for a kiss.and was denied..awww..the rejection..that's like landing on your a$$ after trying to do a triple sow cow and having to get up and smile for the crowd (can you tell i'm excited for Sochi?). JP couldn't resist Clare. Now JP is one confusing dude..he is intrigued by Sharleen and by Clare. I don't get it. What I really don't get is Clare's eyebrows. I think she does them like that on purpose. Even her eyebrows are not interesting to me.
Andi gets the rose!
Palatial cocktail party and rose ceremony.
Nikki is rocking the Geobukseon (a Korean warship) with both her negativity and the girl pact of letting girls sans roses only have time with JP. Anyone who has been around the Bachelor mansion block once or twice knows that one is only here for the right reasons..and that is for the Bachelor..therefore one must look out for numero uno. Nikki has JP time..the girls are displeased.
Elise is wearing a weird dress..(are those bedazzled gold spanks shorts under it?). Cassandra looks stunning in yellow....Alison has a lot of features on the back of her dress..and Lauren kind of looks like she has given up.
La rosa ceremonia
Elisa and Lauren ...take a moment and 12 hours to say your good bye Asia...hello America. It's often a long convoluted journey to search for your Seoul mate. Sing it to me sistahs!
Next stop on the journey to true love..Vietnam!
Until next week...
me encanta este show!!!
Monday, January 20, 2014
I love Lucy
The show opens with JP appearing like a doting dad..feeding his child oceanside. I found it odd that he tried to put chicken in her mouth when she was kind of lying down. Camila likely doesn't have a problem with dysphagia, but one would normally feed a child that is feed a child who is not seated upright. But he gets her to have a piece of pollo before he goes off on his amphibious date.
Back at the manion,Chris Harrison in a poor sartorial choice...a quasi colour blocked - more like a two tone blue shirt. Odd..looked a little country but not really. Chris produced a date card...for Cassandra..Love is a Wild Ride.
Cassandra seems to get confused when she has a lot of thoughts in her head. They say that something needs to be repeat something 20 times to remember something..which is approximately the number of times Cassandra told the camera how long it was that she had a date.
Cassandra gets dropped off for her date..and they hop into a funny looking car. They go for a cruise..then..JP whips onto the sand..bad Venezuelan park job? Heck no, the car is also a jet ski/boat/floatation device. Ahh JP..first tobogganing sans helmet now cruising in your 'car boat' sans life jacket. The zip through the water..and off to a real boat...why? dunno..so they can jump into the water and swim around their car boat. They kiss..carside.
JP who is becoming known for trying to make people feel comfortable. He likes to look 'em in the eyes and tell them "I'm here, look at me". Then he makes them do something to break the ice..and it's usually something Venezuelan..'cause that makes everyone feel at ease. JP takes Cassandra back home to cook for her (good move)..then the relaxing part..they are gong to dance! His way..the salsa..but Cassandra is former NBA dancer..so it should come naturally. What does Cassandra currently do?
Cassandra gets the rose!
Group date: Soccer
Ok. Sigh. JP looks looks pretty smokin' playing soccer. Sweat looks good on JP as he's playin with LA Galaxy players. Those are some pretty solid thighs, I mean soccer moves JP.
The girls play a little soccer..they get decent shorts..but all have gold sports bras. They play against eachother. Sharleen takes a hits..but nothing to damage her vocal career. JP helps out team blue.
Soccer is over..I think the red team Juan..I mean won!
JP says..time to get ready for the afterparty at the stadium. This is what I wonder about the Bachelor..so do the women bring all their stuff there and get ready at the Stadium. These girls must be expert packers. Did they full shower? Hmmm..I wonder about these details.
They look great..and hang with JP at the stadium..there's one on one time in the stands, on the field..and even in the kitchen (where Andi gets to kiss JP by a cooler in the short order area)...Kissing JP in a freezer would probably still be hot.
Sharleen and JP are on the field...I'm not sure what JP thinks about Sharleen. He says he has mondo.and class..but that white dress she had one kinda shouted Alexis clubwear to me.(Phase III West Ed for all you non-Edmontonians). She tells JP that it feels organic with him....hmm whaddya mean Sharleen free-run? yes he is, pesticide free? hope so, Hormone free? (nope..heh heh)..ooohhhh she means natural. I wasn't sure JP would get it..but he did. So she tried to get her organic on with JP on the fake grass...she seemed a bit more into it than he did, she asked for a re-take.
Not natural enough to get the rose...Nikki was the natural choice!
Mac dad (JP) will make you (Chelsea) want to jump jump!!
JP comes to pick up Chelsea.and you guessed it...he wants to make he feel comfortable (aka do something he likes to do)..so they listen to some Spanish music and car dance. Then to further make her comfortable..they go eat some Venezuelan food..some arepas, some melted cheese and apparently Venezuelan orange juice. JP loves that she digs the food from back home. Naturally the next thing to do after a full stomach is to jump off a bridge (this is the doting dad right?).
Here comes the metaphor date! Love is about trust therefore (insert risky date) activity. In this case it is tandem bungee jumping off the bridge. JP comforts Chelsea and they jump!
Then after the jump..they clean up (where?) and head to city hall courtyard for dinner alfresco. JP wants be loved by Camila and Chelsea just wants to be happy. Well that's enough for a rose..JP can tell she's maternal so a rose..but that's not all...we have another private concert! Ain't no salsa concert. JP tries anyway..apparently just like the polka, you can salsa to anything. JP is a vaquero!
The most important meal of the day
Well okay, the research doesn't support that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but it's important that JP sees the girls without their rose face on..and surprises them with??!! you guessed it a Venezuealan breakfast..a round of arepas for everyone. Gotta say se ve muy bien en la cocina!
Surprise...no cocktail party..JP wants everyone to relax and have a pool party!! A round of cheers for JP. The usual shenanigans at the pool party. Obvious kissings, a few meltdowns and some gossip. And you can bet your empanada that Renee will be counselling someone in the bathroom. Chris comes in (with a better shirt) to say there still will be a rose ceremony. The girls change..and it's time for the ceremony. Eliza looked crazily bedazzled in that dress. What does he see in her? Lucy and Kristy get sent home. Kristy said it's really hard for her to open up, I think it's really hard for her to walk in heels.
Best line goes to Lucy.."I hope everyone gets what they are looking for because everyone deserves it"..
Awww Lucy..one love.
Until next week..me encanta este show!
Monday, January 13, 2014
Skate, run and pose
We know that JP loves action..so we got some action packed dates. No, not that action..that comes on the FOD.
We had two uno en una fecha and then a fecha de grupo
Clare - the hairdresser. If there is one profession that would serve you well on the Bachelor it would be being a hairdresser. You could deal with any climate they throw at you..and you'd know how to do your own updo. Clare had casually elegant hair, perfectly wavy for her date. JP shows up..with a blindfold.isn't that kind of a reverse 50 Shades of Grey move.(actually dunno..i didn't read the book)..and one girl from the mansion exclaims "I can't believe my eyes, he put a blind fold on her". Whah??? Maybe he didn't want her to see that he was a bad driver.
And where does he whisk her off to..Edmonton!!..oh no..a Winter Wonderland in LA. Newsflash Clare we have killer toboggan hills and ice skating here. The tobbogan unsafely together down a faux hill, together on one toboggan and sans helmets...hopefully they wear protection in later episodes. The irony of a fake winter wonderland on a reality show...this show is tooo much!
Next winter activity..skating!!! Clare can't skate and I think I can skate better than JP..and where did they get those ugly skates. Theylooked like 90s figure skaters.
Clare thinks this is the perfect fairy tale (as opposed to all those imperfect ones). Then then play hide and seek among the fake Christmas tress and JP is having SO MUCH FUN! Clare is monologuing that she can't remember the last time she had this much fun with a guy..but then she also stated she never dates. So uh , i'm not sure what that means.
Amid the wintry fun, there is...a hot tub!! Naturally...and they both have swim wear..and Clare is massaging JP. Pretty standard first date...Clare cleverly states that it is funny that he brought her here..because she was an ice queen..then the camera pans to the snow dripping.
The fun is not done yet..because in the distance Josh Kragitch (??) is singing. Who..Then what happens might be the most awkward private dance/concert party ever. I think JP wants to break out into a twerking salsa and Clare is moving the beat of her melting heart. Next date please!!!
La electricidad!!!
Next date..Kat..can you feel the electricity. JP takes her on a jet plane...she's thrilled!! Miami????New York?? Nope Salt Lake City in running shorts. I think she flat lined momentarily. They are going on a fun run. I mean fun dance. I mean run to dance music with glow in the dark clothing. They stop during the route and dance. And JP likes to dance dance dance..and so does Cat..she more like grinds..and on two occasions I saw serious dance face. They get to go on stage...where JP gives here the rose and they grind some more. When life gives you roses..grind them into rose petal water. My personal fave part of this date when there were slow motion shots of them dancing.
Group date
These typically involve something humiliating. The group dynamics leads to competition and the 'activity' typically occurs in a state of undress and some women get closer to JP than others.
And true to formulaic group date fashion...a photo shoot..with dogs to raise money for pet rescue.
The big question.would Andi take it all off....the big naked dilemma....and Yes she did ..for the dogs and for JP..because he did do...he is such a good sporty.and super sporty...
To celebrate..a pool party...for more states of undress...Renee plays counselor to Victoria..Renee is pretty sweet. Kelly the dog person totally lacked compassion for Victoria..who clearly had more issues than drunkeness..and Nikki the nurse wasn't too compassionate..i would have expected it from a nurse, not a realtor..but c'est la vie or ask es la vida! Victoria stomps around..and tells some camera guy she's going home..she gets sent to a hotel. JP tried to comfort her outside the bathroom stall. Ewww...such an unsanitary place to site. JP asks the women to make sure she gets home safely.
Next day
JP goes to check on her. Very nice..what was not so nice..was the hotel where she was staying. What a fall from grace. From mansion to motel..or whatever that ugly place was. The curtains in the hallway, yellow rug and green elevator door. I'm guessing it wasn't much cleaner than the floor she sat on in the bathroom at the pool party. JP nicely states that she wouldn't fit into his family life. That's right JP. Keep it classy:)
Rose Ceremony
Cassandra weeps. Renee consoles again. Cassandra is reviewing her child's photos..so people still develop photos..I guess she can't have an iPhone on set. Cassandr and Renee go the bathroom for privacy..lots of weeping in the bathroom here. JP comes to console her. JP likes Cassandra and says he wouldn't keep her from her child if he wasn't interested..good point...he also asked her..how do you know I'm the right guy for you? JP..sometimes you make sense.
the rest was unremarkable..Charlene the Canadian apologized for being standoffish and ungrateful (how Canadian of her). Amy interviewed JP...whoa she's enthusiastic.
in other surprising news..free spirit lucy got the rose. I still think she's an actress. Chelsea's dress was not the most flattering and oddly I liked Cassandra's earrings. Maybe it was the primary colours.
Well..until next week! Me encanta este show!!
We had two uno en una fecha and then a fecha de grupo
Clare - the hairdresser. If there is one profession that would serve you well on the Bachelor it would be being a hairdresser. You could deal with any climate they throw at you..and you'd know how to do your own updo. Clare had casually elegant hair, perfectly wavy for her date. JP shows up..with a blindfold.isn't that kind of a reverse 50 Shades of Grey move.(actually dunno..i didn't read the book)..and one girl from the mansion exclaims "I can't believe my eyes, he put a blind fold on her". Whah??? Maybe he didn't want her to see that he was a bad driver.
And where does he whisk her off to..Edmonton!!..oh no..a Winter Wonderland in LA. Newsflash Clare we have killer toboggan hills and ice skating here. The tobbogan unsafely together down a faux hill, together on one toboggan and sans helmets...hopefully they wear protection in later episodes. The irony of a fake winter wonderland on a reality show...this show is tooo much!
Next winter activity..skating!!! Clare can't skate and I think I can skate better than JP..and where did they get those ugly skates. Theylooked like 90s figure skaters.
Clare thinks this is the perfect fairy tale (as opposed to all those imperfect ones). Then then play hide and seek among the fake Christmas tress and JP is having SO MUCH FUN! Clare is monologuing that she can't remember the last time she had this much fun with a guy..but then she also stated she never dates. So uh , i'm not sure what that means.
Amid the wintry fun, there is...a hot tub!! Naturally...and they both have swim wear..and Clare is massaging JP. Pretty standard first date...Clare cleverly states that it is funny that he brought her here..because she was an ice queen..then the camera pans to the snow dripping.
The fun is not done yet..because in the distance Josh Kragitch (??) is singing. Who..Then what happens might be the most awkward private dance/concert party ever. I think JP wants to break out into a twerking salsa and Clare is moving the beat of her melting heart. Next date please!!!
La electricidad!!!
Next date..Kat..can you feel the electricity. JP takes her on a jet plane...she's thrilled!! Miami????New York?? Nope Salt Lake City in running shorts. I think she flat lined momentarily. They are going on a fun run. I mean fun dance. I mean run to dance music with glow in the dark clothing. They stop during the route and dance. And JP likes to dance dance dance..and so does Cat..she more like grinds..and on two occasions I saw serious dance face. They get to go on stage...where JP gives here the rose and they grind some more. When life gives you roses..grind them into rose petal water. My personal fave part of this date when there were slow motion shots of them dancing.
Group date
These typically involve something humiliating. The group dynamics leads to competition and the 'activity' typically occurs in a state of undress and some women get closer to JP than others.
And true to formulaic group date fashion...a photo shoot..with dogs to raise money for pet rescue.
The big question.would Andi take it all off....the big naked dilemma....and Yes she did ..for the dogs and for JP..because he did do...he is such a good sporty.and super sporty...
To celebrate..a pool party...for more states of undress...Renee plays counselor to Victoria..Renee is pretty sweet. Kelly the dog person totally lacked compassion for Victoria..who clearly had more issues than drunkeness..and Nikki the nurse wasn't too compassionate..i would have expected it from a nurse, not a realtor..but c'est la vie or ask es la vida! Victoria stomps around..and tells some camera guy she's going home..she gets sent to a hotel. JP tried to comfort her outside the bathroom stall. Ewww...such an unsanitary place to site. JP asks the women to make sure she gets home safely.
Next day
JP goes to check on her. Very nice..what was not so nice..was the hotel where she was staying. What a fall from grace. From mansion to motel..or whatever that ugly place was. The curtains in the hallway, yellow rug and green elevator door. I'm guessing it wasn't much cleaner than the floor she sat on in the bathroom at the pool party. JP nicely states that she wouldn't fit into his family life. That's right JP. Keep it classy:)
Rose Ceremony
Cassandra weeps. Renee consoles again. Cassandra is reviewing her child's photos..so people still develop photos..I guess she can't have an iPhone on set. Cassandr and Renee go the bathroom for privacy..lots of weeping in the bathroom here. JP comes to console her. JP likes Cassandra and says he wouldn't keep her from her child if he wasn't interested..good point...he also asked her..how do you know I'm the right guy for you? JP..sometimes you make sense.
the rest was unremarkable..Charlene the Canadian apologized for being standoffish and ungrateful (how Canadian of her). Amy interviewed JP...whoa she's enthusiastic.
in other surprising news..free spirit lucy got the rose. I still think she's an actress. Chelsea's dress was not the most flattering and oddly I liked Cassandra's earrings. Maybe it was the primary colours.
Well..until next week! Me encanta este show!!
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