Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Another state - more drama (Week 4)

*WARNING........Spoilers*

And this week's drama of the Bachelor takes us to Utah.

The girls got to stay at this gorgeous hotel called the Canyons.

1st date: "Let's let nature take it's course" - Rachel

Date started off with the typical Bachelor ride, a helicopter! *shock* NOT! lol  However, the other girls seemed to be jealous............sometimes I wonder if they're told to act shocked and jealous, because after so many seasons they should KNOW that there will be helicopter rides. LOL

Ben took Rachel out on the lake and it was sooooo romantic. sarcasm noted here  They kissed.....with tons of bugs swarming around.  Uh bet they ate bugs too.  Yuck! lol  (I don't like bugs, if you didn't know that already)

After that, they go on a "real date"........this meant that they went to dinner. LOL  Hey.......I didn't say it, that's what they called it.  lol  During their dinner, the conversation was quite laggy and boring, honestly.  Ben said that he felt that she was holding something back and that he was confused about her, however she ended up getting the rose and then they went to make smores. woohoo!

2nd date: "Let's see if you're a great catch" - Jamie, Casey S, Lindzi, Blakeley, Samantha, Nicki, Kacie B, and Courtney

They went horseback riding and fly fishing.........yeah, it'd definitely be love if someone got ME back on a horse.  Been there, done that, have nightmares to prove it. LOL

Ben took time with each of the girls to *help* them with their fishing.  *side note* don't you just know how sexy they were in those waders? LOL

Courtney took her chance and got Ben to go upstream a little to fish together, so they could have one on one time. *gag*  Courtney told us "catching a fish probably isn't that much harder than catching a man."......hmmm really??  

Well, Courtney ended up being the only girl that caught the fish.  After catching it, she had Ben kiss the fish and then he had her do it.  YUCK! lol  

After they had become all pretty again, Ben pulled the mysterious Casey S aside to talk to her, before we could find out more about this girl, Nicki interrupted them.  After a brief kiss, Nicki's turn was interrupted by Samantha.

Samantha asked Ben why she had 3 groups and only group dates.  He told her that on the group dates that she was emotional on dates and didn't seem to take this seriously.  And then he sent her home.  Way to go Ben!!  Good move! :)

Courtney had to talk to Ben and she did the *fake* sob story of "I'm having a hard time of this" blah blah blah, so Ben being the sucker that he seems to be with her gave her the rose.  Blech.

3rd and final date: "Let's pick our love song" - Jennifer

This was probably my fave date of the week.......not so much the first part, but the last. lol

They went hiking and then rappelled down this crater and then dropped into the water.  A bit scary, but looked pretty cool though.   

Mysteriously they got out of the crater and ended up in the air riding on a gondola.  Then they were eating dinner outside in the midst of lightning and then it started raining, so they went running in the rain. Ben gave Jennifer the rose, then they went on the gondola again and they ended up at a Clay Walker concert.  LOVE Clay Walker! :)  They went to the front of the stage and danced and kissed (with all these strangers around them, that made it on tv lol)

Cocktail party:

Only things to really share here from this are:

  • Emily talked to Ben about Courtney being one way with him and the other with the girls....this did not go over well with Ben, as we know he's smitten *gag* over her for some strange reason
  • While Emily was talking to some of the girls about talking about telling Ben about Courtney, Casey S told us that she was friends with Courtney, and that Courtney was the "most genuine person here". Are you serious?? The wall is more genuine than Courtney.  *shrugs*
 Rose ceremony:
Get roses: Rachel, Courtney, Jennifer, Lindzi, Jamie, Nicki, Kacie B, Elyse, Blakeley, Casey S, Emily

Goes home: Samantha, Monica

It's in the water.....

Well, if you don't want to get pregnant..........stay away from the water. LOL

It's baby madness everywhere. :)  Not that I mind, I absolutely LOVE babies!!!

Want to welcome to the world the newest ones:

baby Alex (Becca Becca's baby boy - Dec)
baby Amelia (Caroline's baby girl - Jan)
baby Apple (Jess' girl - Jan)

Coming to the world this year:

baby Brantley (April)
baby Jackson
baby bear #2 (boy or girl, don't know yet) - (Sept)
baby tigger #2 (boy or girl, don't know yet)

I *think* that's everyone so far, but I may have forgotten one, so if I did..........I will add them when I remember again. :)

Congrats everyone! I'm so happy for ya'll!! :)  And I can't wait to squish them all. hehehe :)

Friday, January 20, 2012

My cousin Richard



Four years ago today, we lost my cousin Richard.  It's still hard to believe that he's gone.  Every event we go to, it's like you expect to see him, yet he's not there.

Richard wasn't just a cousin, he was like a brother to my sister and I.  We grew up together.  It was always Wendy & I and Michael &Richard.  The 2 boys and the 2 girls. 

Richard was one of a kind.  To know him was to love him.  He loved everyone...........unless you really made him mad.......and if you did that, you had REALLY done something bad.

You didn't tell Richard that he couldn't do something, because he would prove you wrong.

He told me at his last birthday that he was going to retire before he was 30.......we were like, yeah right......sure Richard.  Well, he passed away when he was 28.  So, guess he was right again.

I miss you Richard and would give anything to have one of your big bear hugs again.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

San Francisco here we come..........(Week 3)

**WARNING......Spoilers ahead**

 So this week's Bachelor takes place in San Francisco.


 First date of the week: "Love lifts us up".

The date card arrives and it is for Emily........the skin disease lady.  The date card says

Courtney (aka "The Model") gave us some quotes after this........"I'm sure the date with Emily will be boring." "Alot of the girls are well educated, but booksmart can be boring." Oh really??????? hmmm So is she saying that she's not well educated and she's not book smart?  Because she obviously doesn't think she's boring. (however, I'd have to disagree)

So for Emily and Ben's date..........oh no big deal.....they're going to walk up the Bay Bridge.....

I have to give kudos to Em, because I for one would have said "if this is the only way to get the rose, send me home because I am NOT climbing this bridge!"  But, even though she was scared out of her skin, she did it.  When they were getting their safety lesson, we learned something very important............"This is a dangerous place.  It's not DisneyLand." Hmmm.......yeah, I didn't see Mickey or Minnie, so figured we weren't at Disney.  Although I would have wanted lots of pixie dust on me before I'd do that! lol

Emily told us that she is scared of 2 things: rejection and heights.......she conquered her fear of heights and made it to the top of the bridge AND she got the rose.  (Later she even saw fireworks...........yeah, he kissed her, but they really saw fireworks too).  (so did the other girls....and they were jealous)

Second date of the week: "Leap List"

Group date: Blakeley (aka Jugs, Big Teeth, etc), Jaclyn, Kacie B, Erika, Samantha, Monica, Rachel, Nikki, Casey S, Elyse, & _______

Casey S (the mysterious one that we know almost nothing about) shared with us her leap list: "My leap list is running with bulls, swimming with sharks, and falling in love." ...... falling in love?? ranks with running with bulls and swimming with sharks?? well.......I guess it could............*shrugs*

This date was quite interesting......they went snow skiing. Yep, you read that right.........snow skiing......in bikini's no less.  *rolls eyes*  Kacie B totally fell the most and impressed everyone with her butt skiing backward moves.  Ben decided that he was going to move butt skiing backwards to his leap list. lol

After the skiing was over, the girls got dressed (shocker I know) and they went to Tonga.

Poor Kacie B had a hard time watching Ben with the other girls and she told him so. But when Ben & Kacie B kissed.........all was forgotten.  "She sparkles. I like her." Ben said about Kacie.

The rose of the night went to Rachel.  I don't know what it is about her, but she just looks old to me.  I know it says that she's only 27 (which is not even remotely old)......but when I see her with Ben, I feel like he's with an older woman.  Oh well......don't see the chemistry there, but we only see snippets of their time together too.  However, Rachel said that this was the best day of her life.  Good for her.

(Back at the hotel)

The Last Date card:  "Let's unlock our heart to love with a key to the city"

This was for Brittney and with it came a box with a beautiful key necklace.

Brittney seemed disappointed and in shock, all at the same time.  She said that it didn't feel right and that she felt confused, overwhelmed, and that she thinks she's going to go home.  She then packed her bag and left to find Ben.  She arrived with her bag and pulled Ben aside and told him "I think you'll find a great girl, but it's not me." and then Ben put her in a taxi and sent her on her way.....after making sure he said to tell her grandma hello.  (somehow I think Grandma would have done better on the show............)

So................Last Date (Take 2):

The lucky recipient is Lindzi.  (The horse girl)

On their date they ride on a trolley, get ice cream, go through China Town.......all the while Ben is the tour guide.  The end up at SF City Hall and the doors are locked.......but surprise, surprise........Ben has the key and can unlock the door.  Okay, must admit, going to City Hall does not sound very romantic.......however, seeing Matt Nathanson come down the stairs does help quite a bit. :)  Matt sings for them so that they can dance. So they danced and kissed and repeat and repeat.

After the concert, Ben takes her to a speak easy and Lindzi receives the rose.  "The night is magical."

Before the rose ceremony:

Jennifer gets some one on one time and Ben tells her that she is the best kisser in the house.  Which *insert shocked face here* causes them to start kissing. Yeah, I know.......couldn't believe it myself either. lol  Every time I look at Jennifer, she reminds me of Pamela Moran on Army Wives.  :)

There is a surprise visitor to the cocktail party.......Shawntel, the funeral director, from Brad's season.  Well, she decided that she's meant for Ben, so comes to the party to show him.  She definitely made him speechless and they even have to *bleep* out some of his words.

Courtney (The Model) quotes in regards to the girls:  "These girls are so naive and juvenile." "I'd never be friends with them."

Quotes from the girls regarding Courtney: "Ben sees a different side of her." "She has a social disorder and needs a diagnosis."

Quote of the night though goes to Courtney......she said to Ben in their one on one time......."I think we'd make cute babies."  Yeah, can't even think of a comment to go with how absolutely tacky that was.

Rose ceremony:

Receive Roses:
Rachel
Emily
Lindzi
Courtney (even though she did say she'd leave if Ben gave Shawntel a rose......was almost hoping that Ben would give Shawntel a rose, just to see her leave, even though she prob wouldn't even then)
Kacie B
Elyse
Jamie
Jennifer
Casey S (yeah, we still don't know much about this girl, except her leap list)
Blakeley
Monica
Nikki
Samantha

Going home without roses:

Erika -- who bless her heart fainted not once, but twice before finding out she was going home
Jaclyn--this is going to sound mean, but she reminds me of the girl that played "Hatchet face" in the movie Cry Baby
Shawntel--she was kind of creepy, so wasn't too sad to see her leave


That's it from me on this week's ep.  Stay tuned for more drama next week.

Thursday, January 12, 2012

People's Choice..........we'll see.

It's the People's Choice Awards.....

I'm going to put my vote(s) and then who won the award.......and we'll see how I did.
(of course some categories it was hard for me to choose just one, so if any of my votes win, that counts, right?? hehehe)

As you will see by below.......My choices were rarely the winners......comments are below:

(Winners in blue)


 Favorite Network TV Drama
  • The Vampire Diaries  Supernatural

Favorite TV Drama Actor
  •  Ian Somerhalder   Nathan Fillion (Castle)
Really?? Nathan beat gorgeous Ian?? Are you crazy???? (or blind??)
Favorite TV Drama Actress
  • Nina Dobrev
Favorite Cable TV Drama
  • Pretty Little Liars
Favorite Network TV Comedy
  •  Didn't vote, didn't like any of the choices   How I met your Mother
Favorite TV Comedy Actor
  •  Didn't vote, didn't like any of the choices   Neil Patrick Harris
 Favorite TV Comedy Actress
  • Kaley Cuoco    Lea Michele
Must admit, had no idea who Lea was
Favorite Cable TV Comedy
  •  Nurse Jackie (only because I love Peter Facinelli)  Hot in Cleveland
Favorite TV Competition Show
  • Dancing With The Stars               American Idol
  • So You Think You Can Dance
Used to watch American Idol, but it's gone downhill, still watch the auditions because they're funny, but that's usually all
Favorite TV Crime Drama
  • NCIS                        Castle
Okay, this had to be the biggest shock!  I've watched Castle a few times and it's not a bad show, but beating NCIS?? Seriously? Was that a joke??  NCIS is the BEST!!! I demand a recount on this one!
Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy Show
  • The Vampire Diaries      Supernatural
Favorite Daytime TV Host
  • Kelly Ripa, Regis Philbin (Live with Regis & Kelly)      Ellen Degeneres
Favorite Late Night TV Host
  •  Didn't vote, didn't like any of the choices   Jimmy Fallon
Favorite TV Guest Star
  •  Michael J. Fox (The Good Wife)     Katy Perry (How I Met Your Mother)
Favorite TV CelebReality Star
  • Tia and Tamera Mowry      Kim Kardashian
 Is anyone else as tired of hearing this name as I am?? Ugh.....
Favorite New TV Drama
  • Hart of Dixie                       Person of Interest
  • Once Upon A Time
  • Revenge
Okay, another shocker here......never watched an ep of this show
Favorite New TV Comedy
  • Didn't vote, didn't like any of the choices      2 Broke Girls
Favorite Male Artist
  • Blake Shelton
  •  Bruno Mars
Favorite Female Artist
  •  Adele                 Katy Perry
  • Lady Gaga
Favorite Song of the Year
  • Rolling in the Deep, by Adele          E.T by Katy Perry & Kanye West

Favorite Album of the Year
  • Own The Night, by Lady Antebellum      Born this Way by Lady Gaga
Favorite Pop Artist
  • Lady Gaga        Demi Lovato
Favorite Hip Hop Artist
  •   Didn't vote, didn't like any of the choices          Eminem
Favorite R&B Artist
  • Bruno Mars          Rhianna
Favorite Band
  • Maroon 5
Favorite Country Artist
  • Blake Shelton                      Taylor Swift
  • Lady Antebellum
Favorite Music Video
  • Rolling in the Deep, by Adele      Last Friday Night (TGIF) by Katy Perry
Favorite Tour Headliner
  • Taylor Swift                 Katy Perry
 Favorite Movie
  • Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Favorite Movie Actor
  • Daniel Radcliffe       Johnny Depp
  • Robert Pattinson
Not my choice, but my friend Cati loves him, so I'll be happy for her on this one
Favorite Movie Actress
  •  Reese Witherspoon    Emma Stone
Over Reese?? umm I disagree
Favorite Movie Icon
  • Harrison Ford       Morgan Freeman
Favorite Action Movie
  • Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
Favorite Action Movie Star
  • Taylor Lautner   Hugh Jackman
Favorite Drama Movie
  •  Water for Elephants
Favorite Comedy Movie
  • Didn't vote, didn't like any of the choices    Bridesmaids
Favorite Comedic Movie Actor
  • Didn't vote, didn't like any of the choices   Adam Sandler
Favorite Comedic Movie Actress
  • Jennifer Aniston  Emma Stone
Favorite Movie Star Under 25
  • Daniel Radcliffe                                       Chloe Moretz
  • Emma Watson
  • Rupert Grint **FAVE of the 4**
  • Tom Felton
Another HUGE shocker....WHO IS THIS GIRL??  Had to google her to find out. She's 14 and beat out 4 of Hollywood's biggest names from Harry Potter?  You have GOT to be kidding.  This is another one that needs a recount!
Favorite Ensemble Movie Cast
  • Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
Favorite Animated Movie Voice
  • Anne Hathaway as Jewel (Rio)    Johnny Depp as Rango
Favorite Movie Superhero
  • Chris Hemsworth as Thor     Ryan Reynolds as Green Lantern
Favorite Book Adaptation
  • Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
  •  Soul Surfer






Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Drama..........take 2 (week2)

**WARNING......Spoilers ahead**


We begin this week's drama......eh adventure in Ben's hometown of Sonoma, California.

First date of the week......goes to Kacie B.  Good choice Ben, I approve.  (I know he was waiting for my approval hahaha)  They go exploring in the little town and end up in a little toy store/candy store.  While there Kacie finds a baton and dazzles Ben with her twirling skills and even teaches Ben how to twirl.  Takes a manly man to walk and twirl a baton down the street. LOL  Later on in the evening they go to a theater and they are treated to home movies of Kacie & then movies of Ben.  It was heartbreaking to watch Ben see his dad on the screen.......such a tender moment and I'm really glad that he chose that date to be with Kacie B.  Kacie was given the rose and many kisses.  (insert awwwwww here)  Such a cute couple.  I'd give this date a 4 out 5.


Next date....group date:  Blakeley, Jenna, Jaclyn, Samantha, Monica, Rachel, Emily, Nicki, Shawn, Jennifer, Brittney, and Jamie.  These girls get to put on a play at a Community Theater where the directors are kids and the kids were the writer of the play as well.  Cute idea! :)  The girls first had to audition for the kids to select which role they would play.  The roles were as follows:

Jenna:  wizard with a beard
Jennifer: weasel
Jaclyn: princess
Samantha: pig
Blakeley: gingerbread man
Monica: dragon
Ben: knight/prince, sheep (2 roles for Ben)
Rachel: hippie
Emily: Valley girl
Nicki: donkey
??? : tree (One of the girls was a tree, but don't know which one she is)
And the other girls......not sure what they were as they didn't seem to make the cut.

Ben was transformed from a prince into a sheep and then the dragon gets to blow off his sheep's clothing and then he's a prince again...........yeah, something like that anyway. lol

After the play was over, Ben took the girls to a pool.  Gee shocker there, ain't it??  Haven't had the girls in bikini's yet, so they had to do that. lol 

It was decided amongst the girls that Jennifer should win the Oscar for her role as the weasel.  Hmmm, is that a compliment?? lol  Well, yeah, we'll take it as one.......she was funny and good at making everyone laugh.

Random quotes from the group date:

"What do you get when you cross a gingerbread man and a hooker? Blakeley" by Samantha

"I got to blow Ben's clothes off" by Monica

"They (the girls) love me" by Blakeley
"I'm blessed in some places" by Blakeley
"The rose has my name on it" by Blakeley
"Blakeley = Fakely" by Jaclyn
"Our kisses echo" by Jennifer
"I got the rose. The whole reason was to get the rose and I did, so that's that." by Blakeley.

The rose of the evening goes to...........................Blakeley.

Guess Blakeley was right......the rose did have her name on it..........wonder if the producers wrote it on there.............things that make ya go hmmm?  And the reason was to get the rose.....gee, always thought it was to try to find love with the guy.  *shrugs*


Last date of the week: Courtney

When the date card arrived, it said "Spin the Bottle".  To which we got these lovely quotes from Courtney:
"He wants to kiss me" & "I think were gonna make out".  All the while twirling her hair of course.

For this date, they went driving and then had a little picnic in the woods, near a lake.  Ben's dog Scotch went as a chaperone.

Ben's quote about Courtney "She's witty, smart, and almost too good to be true".  (He's got the last part right at least)

Ben was spilling his guts to her (obviously smitten) and I don't know how he didn't notice how utterly bored she was.  She was just acting like she was listening.  (are we sure she's a model and not an actress?? Maybe she's trying to get into acting.......)

They had their "AHA moment".........don't ask, it didn't make sense to me.........and Ben gave her the rose.  (Darn......was hoping he'd send her home)  After the rose was given (wish it had thorns.......oops, did I say/write that??) Ben sat on a swing and TooGoodToBeTrue Courtney sat in his lap. *insert gag here*  She got the rose and lots of kissing and then gave us another quote (while not with Ben) of: "All other girls should watch out cause I got the rose"........*insert hair twirling here*

Rating of date: 2 out of 5.  (and only got a 2 because had the cute dog on the date)

Before the rose ceremony:

We got to learn a little more about some of the girls and got some more quotes too.

Lindzi --Ben told her that she didn't get a date this week, because she made such a good impression the first time.  (Yeah, Courtney said that she didn't make the impression that the horse was the one that got the first impression rose).  We also learned that she's a "tractor guy" and drives a truck......and Ben gives her butterflies.  (Yeah, we can insert an awwwwww here)

Samantha--She's a cool girl and she hates drama, she was interrupted in her talk with Ben by "Jugs" (aka Blakeley..........so Samantha went and took Jenna's spot and spent time in the bathroom.  *sigh*

Jenna--Was moderately proud of Jenna.....she didn't have a breakdown.......no wait......she did.  We learned from Jenna that "drama brings out the worst in you" and then she told Ben that she "feels like a guy" and then told him "I'm not like a girl".  Uh oooooooookkkkkk.  *insert cricket sounds here*  After this confessional time with Ben.........yep, you guessed it.........crying AGAIN.  She couldn't hide in the bathroom because it was occupied, so she crawled in bed and cried.

Nicki --We find out that she's not a show girl.  Uh, okay, that's good to know.

Blakeley--Not to be outdone by Samantha and Jenna......she goes to the luggage room and curls up in the corner and is *fake* crying.  Ben finds her and tells her "Take a moment. Collect yourself".  (obviously he's been hanging around Chris Harrison alot LOL)

So........who stays and who goes.....

Stays: Jennifer, Emily, Elyse, Jaclyn, Erika, Rachel, Lindzi, Nicki, Casey S, Samantha, Monica, Jamie, and Brittney

Goes: Jenna, Shawn

Final thoughts:

Was sad to see Shawn go, but I guess there wasn't the chemistry with Ben (also she didn't get much air time.......maybe if she would have cried or something.....).  Jenna seemed shocked to be going home (not really sure why as we all knew that was coming).

Girls I like: Kacie B, Lindzi, Jamie, and Jennifer
Girls I don't like: Blakeley (can't get past the big teeth), Courtney (hair twirlers anonymous could do wonders for her)

Who is Casey S?? After watching the show for the 2nd week, I still don't know.

Til later..............................

Monday, January 9, 2012

A dark little cloud today.

Today just felt like there was a black cloud hovering over me today and it wasn't until I was on my way home from work that I realized what it was.

The date finally sunk in. January 9th. Seven years ago today, I lost my best friend Mark.  Well, can't really say that I lost him, because I know where he is, but he's not here with me anymore.

I know that he is in a better place and he isn't hurting any longer.  I hated to see him suffer and would have done anything to have taken his pain away.  

I feel bad that it took me almost the whole day to remember.  Does that mean that I'm forgetting or does it mean that it's finally getting a little easier? 

I miss you Mark, with all of my heart.  I will never forget you.

Sunday, January 8, 2012

Someday my prince will come.....

Well. actually he's already here!  Prince Arthur (aka Bradley James) is back!  hehehe Merlin started back on SyFy this week! So very excited!!!  I am totally smitten with Arthur! :)

Also, the other knights aren't so bad to look at either........Sir Leon, Sir Gwaine, Sir Lancelot, Sir Percival, and Sir Elyan.

I know one thing for sure.......Gwen (Angel Coulby) is one lucky girl.  She gets to kiss/hug all over Arthur all the time......and she's also got to do the same with Lancelot.  Rough job she has. LOL  I'd switch. ;-) hehehe

But, I'm still hopes that one day I'll have a prince of my own........he doesn't even have to be a prince really.  Just a nice single guy that can sweep me off my feet would be nice. *sigh*  Some day..........

Thursday, January 5, 2012

And the drama begins...

*Warning: Spoiler Alert*

So.......the Bachelor started the new season this week and you know there is ALWAYS drama.

Here is a run down of my opinions of each girl:

Amber B--Calls herself the "Bacon-ator"......really?  I mean is any guy going to be attracted to that?  Well, maybe Adam from this past season's Big Brother, but he's about the only one.  Was not impressed by her dress either, looked like it was tye-dyed.  She tried to impress Ben by asking if he'd like a sample.  He kissed her hand, but you could tell he wasn't impressed.  Was I surprised that she went home.........Nope, not in the slightest.

Amber T--In the beginning we got to learn more about this girl than Ben actually got to see.  She's an avid game hunter and she loves beef nuts.  What are beef nuts you may ask?  Well she told us.  Beef nuts = Cow balls.  Uh yeah, can you say *insert barf* here??  She met Ben and then walked around him again and said something about if you don't believe in love at first sight then she was giving him a 2nd chance.  Umm.....okay.  And she went home.

Anna -- She had a beautiful dress, but her way of impressing Ben...........walking by him without talking to him.  Hmmmm didn't seem to work too well, as she was sent home without a rose.  (Note to self: don't try this one)

Blakeley -- First impression of her........big teeth.  Sorry, I know that's not very nice, but honestly that was the first thing I saw.  Her dress also somewhat reminded me of a circus tent, other than it being white with pink stripes.  I guess it was pretty enough, just not something I would have picked.  When she was talking to Ben, she showed him her tattoo......"key to my heart".   Hmmm does anyone else have flashbacks to Kasey from the Bachelorette, when Kasey got the tattoo showing the key to his heart?? This girl may be as creepy as him too.  (Read Monica's below for more about Blakeley).

Brittney -- Beautiful girl.....however, she did something that hasn't been done before in Bachelor history.  She brought her grandma along.  Cute, kind of.  Kept laughing to myself at the thought of my grandmas going on a show like that with me.  They wouldn't have done it. LOL  Didn't seem to impress the other girls much by having Grandma Cheryl around.  Honestly, didn't get to know much about Brittney as Grandma did most of the talking.  However, when Brittney did speak, if I closed my eyes, it sounded like Carrie Underwood talking.

Casey S -- Yeah, don't have any opinion of her.  Didn't get anything from her intro and didn't get anything during the whole evening.  But, Ben kept her around, so maybe there's something more to her.  I didn't find anything worth commenting on.

Courtney -- She's a model and is quite cocky.  She greets Ben with "Hey Cutie Pie.  Come here often?" Oh yeah, that's really original.  Sounds like she's used it a few times. *rolls eyes*  She said that she's a hair girl........and she proved that...she kept playing with her hair all night.  And she's not worried about any of the other girls, because she's better than them.  (so she says anyway)  I kept looking at this girl and she reminded me of someone.......finally figured out who it was.  The Mayor (aka Wicked Queen) off of the new show Once Upon a Time.  Hmmmm fitting I believe?? lol

Dianna -- When she stepped out of the limo, I thought that she was ahead of the game and just wore a wedding dress to start off.  If that wasn't enough, she decided to impress the Bachelor by blindfolding him and making him guess candies that she pulled out of a paper bag.  Ummm yuck!  I hope she washed her hands before touching the candy (as they were not in wrappers).  Ben was a good sport, but sent the candy bride home.

Elyse -- She's a personal trainer and told Ben that she was going to make him sweat.  Well.....she did.  Later in the evening she made him do pushups.  At least Ben can stay in shape for at least a week, because he kept her around. 

Emily -- This girl studies diseases.  I don't know who looked more grossed out, Ben or myself.  I mean I guess someone needs to do this. lol  She gave him hand sanitizer and breath spray and then proceeded to give him the first kiss of the night.  Bold girl......very bold!  Later on she performed for him by doing a "gangsta" rap.  I think he found it amusing.......

Erika -- I think she lost part of her dress on the way in the limo.......seemed like some of it was missing. She is a law student and told him that the verdict was in.........that he was sexy.  Original?  Not really. LOL 

Holly -- BIG HAT!  Oh my......the girl had this huge straw hat on her head.  Holly......I think you should borrow Princess Beatrice's hat from the Royal Wedding next time.....  LOL  She later put the hat on Ben.......he was a good sport about it, but I guess he wasn't too into the hat lady because he sent her home.
(picture borrowed from the LA times)

Jaclyn -- Honestly, the only thing I remember about her is that she told Ben that he was "dapper".  Now THERE's a word that is used as an adjective every day.  Not!

Jamie -- really liked this girl.  She seemed really sweet.  Back story on her.......she got custody of her siblings when she was really young and has raised them.  She's also a Labor and Delivery Nurse.  I hope that she'll stick around for awhile.

Jenna -- She had a great idea.......use one the quotes Ben used last season.....only prob is.......she quoted it wrong and he had to correct her.  Oopsies.  You could have heard crickets chirping after that one.  Later on in the night she provided us with the first major drama.  We had tears galore.  She holed up in the bathroom for awhile. Was she crying over Ben? Oh no.....she was crying because some of the girls didn't like her.  Her quote of the night, "I don't wanna be drama".  Ummm well honey, you ARE drama!

Jennifer -- She is an accountant and had a cute intro with Ben using numbers of how many miles she came, etc... Cute.  However, only thing I remember is that she had pretty hair.

Kacie B --  Tennessee girl.  Told Ben not to sugarcoat anything.  I like that.  She seems like a sweet girl.  I'm glad that she's gonna stick around for at least another week.

Lindzi C -- Another Bachelor first........she rode in on a horse.  I think Ben was speechless.  It worked though because it earned her the first impression rose.  (note to future participants.....try something like this.....maybe ride in on a camel, or elephant, or something......)  She shared that she attempted to make wine, but said that it didn't work well with store bought grapes.  Ben thought it was cute and he gave her the first real kiss of the evening.

Lyndsie J -- She's from England and I bloody LOVED her accent!  However..........she talks a million miles a minute and I was having trouble keeping up with her.  She was like the Energizer bunny albeit a dorky one.  She made up a poem for Ben......sad, but I think she found it funnier than he did. LOL  Seemed like a nice enough girl, but she was sent home.


Monica -- First impression......I LOVE her dress!! It's purple!! (my fave color of course) Odd intro though....she told Ben that she had a confession......wait for it...........She misses her dog more than anything.  The look on Ben's face was priceless.....both he and I were shocked with that confession. lol  Later in the evening she confessed that she felt nothing for Ben...............HOWEVER, I believe she did have feelings for Blakeley.  Her and Blakeley got really cozy together.  Not sure if there will be a love connection with her and Ben, but not sure about her and Blakeley.......stay tuned.

Nicki -- She told Ben that he was "Precious".  Say it with me now......AWWWWWWWWWWWWW  All in all, she seemed very sweet and bubbly.

Rachel -- I think she was excited to meet Ben as she bounced to see him in a pretty red dress.  Maybe she was channeling Tigger? lol  But we learned later.......not only can she bounce, but she left her job to go on the show.  She'd been working there a long time........5 years!  hmmmm makes my 15+ years at my job seem kind of......um.......ancient?? lol 

Samantha -- pageant winner....how do we know? why she wore her sash of course. Duh. LOL  Sadly, that's about all I learned about her. 

Shawn -- Couldn't miss her getting out of the limo....she was wearing a bright lime green dress!  She slugged Ben on the arm after meeting him.  Kind of funny and Ben looked taken aback by the slug.  She made it up to him later by playing soccer with him (in her heels no less) 

Shira -- She decided for her intro to tell Ben that she knows everything about wine and for him to ask her a question. Well, he does and she doesn't know the answer.  She then told him that she knows nothing about wine.  Uh, FAIL.  Yeah, I knew one thing........she was going home........and she did.


Well, so far I guess the girls that I like the best are Jamie, Kacie B, and Shawn.  We'll see how they fair next week.






Wednesday, January 4, 2012

The beginning..........

Well.........here I am. I finally made it!  

Was beginning to think I was going to be stuck on just deciding on a title for my own little blog, but I am fairly pleased with what I finally came up with.  What do you think?

I can't promise that this blog will always be exciting, but I can guarantee that you will have laughs along the way, if nothing else laughing at me and what goes on inside my head.

Anyway.......just wanted to say hello and thanks for being with me on this journey into blogging. :) Sit back and enjoy the ride (read). :)