Bachelorette Tuesday

I Love how she is SHOCKED that Bentley flew all the way to Hong Kong to talk to her.  Yeah, why wouldn't a douche take a free trip on her expense just to break her heart again?!?

This conversation is really awkward.  He's leading her on all over again.  Him touching her leg, giggling with her.  Talking about her and him being on the same page.  Not even in the same book, or side of the library for that matter!  He's in the comics and she's in the drama section!  "Knowing that I'm home it doesn't look good for us.  I would implore you to see what you have here".  What a wishy washy way about it.  I agree with her, just be a damn man and say "no I don't like you!".  I hate him.  He says to call it a period for them but then has this cheesy smirk on his face.

Thank goodness he's done.  I can't handle hearing about him again!

Lucas:  The resident hillbilly.  He's cute though.  Why does Ashley wear shoes like those when she is walking all over downtown.  She really is not fashion smart.  She could have worn some super cute flats.  Aww he wants to dance with her.  He asked for the kiss, he really is a southern gentlemen. 

Group Date:  Dragon Boat Races.  Recruiting people from the streets?  That seems a bit harsh, what is that supposed to prove to her?  Once they actually started racing I thought that looked fun.  Rowing is hard work though.  HAHA OH MY GOSH - the red team's chant mean "Idiot" instead of "eat it".  Oh wow, language barrier for Ben and Constantine!  Ames stealing kisses in the Elevator, he's growing on me too. Stupid Ryan P got the group date rose.

JP:  I love how confident JP is.  He just feels like he is meant to be with her.  That's what someone needs to have on a show like this.  Plus I like him and he's been my top pick from the first episode.  I appreciate her wanting to tell JP first and alone, he deserves that because he's such a good guy, but that sucks for him. 

Cocktail Party/Rose Ceremony:  I love how she just tells them soo excitedly and expects a good response from the guys.  She really dug herself a big hole.  Mickey says goodbye.  Bravo to him.  He is right, honesty is important and by hiding the fact that she was still thinking of Bentley she was lying.  She wasn't being HONEST.  Here is a tip Ashley - if you feel guilty, maybe you have a reason to.  So after a good heart to heart and a few more tears with Chris Harrison, she made her choice.  Blake went home this week.

I am still sticking with JP as my top pick, i pegged him night 1 and I'm feeling good about it still.  I'm still saying Ben F and then Ames lastly for now... 

Bachelorette Tuesday

Ashley must have heard me complain last week.  Today she is wearing a still too short skirt, but she has a fitted top on - bless her for not looking the same everyday.  However the strapless capri pantsuit with a belt HAS to go!

Ames said "Pro-Cess" instead of process. Cracked me up.

Ben F:  Still need to cut your hair.  I can't tell you and Constantine apart half the time.  Getting a fan painted is pretty neat, I wouldn't mind being there and doing that.  I like Ben F's personality a lot.  He is very easy going and doesn't seem to need the thrills of the fancy dates.  Plus he's a winemaker so I feel like he's romantic.  He proves that during the really beautiful dinner. 

Group Date:  My husbands cousin does this kind of fighting, Muay Thai.  Poor Ames got the pink set, but he wears it well with that large forehead of his.  I don't know what made her think that having a bunch of guys who all want the same girl to fight each other would be a good idea.  "The Jew from Long Island" - JP - I love what he calls himself.  I'm almost a little bit proud of Ames for not fighting back too much.  I feel bad he got hit soo hard though, Ryan P should have been a little easier on him when he noticed he wasn't fighting back.

Ames returns during the party, of course.  He said he has a mild concussion and "totally in love" classic.  She is spending time with Blake, but yet again we have to hear about Bentley.  I'm soo tried of hearing about him.  Lucas trying to teach her to golf, I like that.  He seems fun - but then he goes and actually mentions "he who should not be named EVER again". 

Two-On-One:  Ben C & William:  Dun dun dun. {Side note:  have you realized yet I write this as I watch it?}  William turned into an ass - and Ben C gets the boot.  Then William gets the boot too!  Ha - serves his ass right!  Anyone who calls themselves a "30 year old boy" doesn't seem like marriage material. 

Rose Ceremony:  Okay I lied.  I can totally tell Ben F. & Constantine apart.  Ben F. has potential to be hot, C. has a goofy nose and small spaced eyes - not soo cute.  JP sporting a pink shirt, he can pull it off well.  Here we go, a heart to heart with Chris about Bentley.  Oh whine, whine, whine.  Now we are all stuck seeing him again next week.  Great.

Nick is the only one sent home this week at the actual ceremony.  He wasn't anything special, just a floater.

Okay my top 3 keep switching it up a bit, but my top 2 stay the same.  I still say JP.  I really like him.  Ben F.  And maybe a wild card this week, Ames or Lucas?  Hmm...

Bachelorette Tuesday

Oh Ashley, you are soo heartbroken over Bentley.  Get over it! 

Being in Thailand is amazing, I would love to have a chance to visit more countries. 

Constantine:  I think it's a blessing in disguise that their romantic boat ride was rained out.  Being forced to just "hang out" and spend time doing nothing special is more realistic.  I think they will learn more about each other instead of being wrapped up in some fantasy world.  However, finding a complete stranger and asking them to translate their random questions to the random old man?  That was interesting.  "Don't try to win!" was his best marriage advice to them.  Perhaps I should take that advice myself....  Anyone else find it ironic that she just was starting to get her heart back and now is already ready to give it away?  Sounds to me like she needs to find out how to be happy without a man.

Group Date:  Way to go ABC!  It's so refreshing to see them helping back the community instead out having expensive dates.  That said, Ryan P seemed to miss the memo and decided to delegate.  Ben F and his mural was a great idea.  He really took to this date and I think it shows his personality.  It seems like JP really felt the experience as well.  I like him more and more.

I think William said it right, the guys start bad mouthing Ryan P because they feel threatened by him.  I guess he was a bit bossy on the date, but I don't see the reason the guys are complaining.  All the small talk is annoying.  I mean I know she has to get to know all of the guys, but it's just boring.  I like JP a lot - and the fact that he is the best kisser there, way to go.  She is right, shaved heads can be sexy!  Ryan P does seem really cocky as the date goes on.  He pulled her aside for that weirdo "umm, hope to have more conversations with you". 

Ames:  I can't get over his forehead!  The little lagoon that they went into was really pretty, it was like a scene out of a movie.  He has a bit more character than I expected him to have.  Moral of the story - don't judge a man by his forehead.  After their dinner date Ames has really moved up a bit on my list.  No kissing really builds more anticipation for their next date too.   

Ashley observation:  Could she wear something other than short shorts and a long top.  I am really getting tired of seeing that same style over and over.  Wear a cute dress, or something that covers both of your shoulders.  Branch out a bit please. 

Rose Ceremony:  We got to see a bit of Lucas talking.  He's still a wild card - he seems sweet but it just floating there.  The Blake confronts Ryan P. about his personality and tells him that all the guys have a dislike for him.  Off camera he responds: "You can't help the fact that I'm frickin' happy all the time and not grumpy, well I'm sorry!".  Great quote buddy, that just showed what Blake was telling you!  That was pretty much all that we got to see for the cocktail party.  Ryan stole the show with his perky smile.

Dun Dun Dun - she changed everything and added a rose!  The sore loser going home is....West.  Good choice, I'm not sure he was ready.

My top 3 has been changed.... JP who moved up in ranks, Ames really took me by surprise this week and Ben F is my wild card.

I kicked William off the list because after last weeks issue I just don't see it as much anymore.  Also Ryan P has moved down due to his excessive perkiness.  :)

Bachelorette Tuesday!

During this weeks show there was really only 2 big events.  The Roast gone bad, and Bentley being his usual douche self.


The Roast - I have to agree with the joke that Jeff should have kept his mask on.  He really is not attractive.  All the small boob jokes were funny, it's good she can laugh at herself and still be confident.  And I like Ryan P.  He wasn't funny, but he is growing on me in the long run, glad he got a kiss this week.  William was supposed to be  the comic of the show, hoping to roast a real celebrity one day - and I really liked him, then he went and made an ass out of himself.  Way to go.  Pissed me off that Bentley swooped in and tried to be the hero.  Of course William feels like crap now, which he should.  He cried, he apologized, he took a walk, he said he'd be willing to pack his bags and leave... then of course he got to stay.  He has some major sucking up to do.

Bentley is a douche.  I said it last week, all of America sees it, but this week he was just over the top!  "I'm going to make her cry - I hope my hair looks good".  Then he used his daughter over and over to get out of the truth and even said "she's buying this".  Using his daughter was such an ass move.  I can't believe it.  I hope one day she sees this - he should be ashamed of himself and of treating women this way!  He even said he was licking her neck and was trying to turn her on while she cried and wished she would stop crying already.  Then he said "I tried to talk to her like I would a girl I really liked - except I really dont' like her".  He is such a piece of crap.  "How am I gonna get out of this - I'm done with her and she keeps going on and on".

So glad he is gone.  I can't wait to hear what goes on at the "after the rose" - knowing him though he probably will be a no show.

Way to send Jeff off, showing a burning mask when he left the show.  Best ending ever.  The outtake after the credits about killed me.  Jeff on the crapper and Bentley doing his hair, I'm sure they appreciate that being aired.

Bachelorette Talk Tuesday.

Okay it's time to get back into the grove of some non-sewing blogging.  The Bachelorette.... Ashley Hebert.  Yeah, I wasn't a fan of hers on The Bachelor last season, and I really am not starting off liking here this season.  Although I think the Brown hair makes her look a bit more intelligent.

The man in the Man.  What the F**k dude?  I mean I get the whole "I want her to see me for the real me, and not my looks" but seriously, he is taking it a bit too far.

First date:  William

Wedding Planning - how funny.  I mean this guy is pretty cute, and he totally played along with her on the cake smash.  He jumped right in at the ring shop too.  Props for that.  Then even though he was scared he gave her flowers to use down the aisle.  Then he even said I do!  Plus who doesn't like a guy named William - hello future Prince! 

Sob story.  Everyone has to have them on this show.  Although I really did enjoy his story.  The story about his watch being kept on the time it stopped when his dad died.  That's a sweet thing. 

Group Date: 

West -  His name is a direction?  I hope it's short for something like Weston.  He is okay looking though.

Constantine - cut your hair!  {image to left}

Ben F - cut your hair too.

Ames - not sure what is up with your forehead.... but I can't stop staring at it! {image left}

The Jabawalkeez was pretty neat.  I couldn't have the courage to get up on stage! 

Bentley -  I'm sorry but he is a big DOUCHE!  Did he just say she has a rockin' butt and he wants her to tickle his dick??  Yeah I think he did.  WOW.  This is like Wes from Jillian's season times 10.  And this is the guy who has a daughter names Cozy.  Where did that come from?  And she gave him the rose... *gag*.  "Can we just bag this and go play blackjack?" Sleezebag.  He will stay a long time of course, ABC likes drama. 

 {At this point I would like to share that my husband is snoring soo loudly next to me that I have to keep turning up the volume.  tee hehe}

Mickey - he looks better scruffy and in his glasses.  Stop with the head or tails though.  Goodness can you not make a decision without a coin?  His mom has passed away too.  Too many sad stories.  They are flipping a coin to decide the rose... that's sad.  He is lucky though.  Colbie Calet - lucky!  Seriously lol.


Cocktail Party/Rose Ceremony:

JP - I liked that he just jumped right in to talk to her.  Good for him for putting the kiss up to a coin.
William - was he just doing a President Bush impersonation going on?  Not cool he took some one on one time though tonight - he had a date!
Blake - dancing one of one - good way to get touchy!

{insert commentary now - I LOVE the nickname DING DONG for William.  He's pretty decent SO FAR - but that nickname sure does suit him well.}

Jeff -  Here we go.  The mask is coming off!  I don't know who he thinks he is - Batman?!  More like Robin to me.  I know the brain hemorrhage story is sad, and it shouldn't be something to make fun of - but there is no reason for him to hide himself.  Then Matt came in... come on ABC - cut us a break!

Bentley - "I'd literally rather be swimming in pee" than be having dinner with the fountains around them or planning a wedding with her.  I can't wait for the after the rose with this one - she will have something to say to him!  Then he even insulted her kissing.  He said "it was kinda cool, but it kinda sucked at the end".   I can't believe the producers let this guy on.  I am all for ratings, but this is just completely mean to Ashley.

Okay - so far West, Mickey, and William are my front runners.  My wild card pick is JP.

Oh and does Jeff sleep with his mask on?  How does he keep people from seeing him all day?  He's cleaning though, kudos to him, I bet the rest of the guys are slobs. 

Preview for next week:  Bentley - "I'm totally gonna make Ashley cry.  I hope my hair looks okay."  DOUCHE!

SPOILER:  Here is what Jeff aka Mask Man looks like... I did some googling.  So don't look if you want to wait to see him. 

Bachelorette Talk Tuesday

Let's just skip all the details - I was RIGHT!  AGAIN.  She picked Roberto.  Oh Boy!  I must say I am not surprised, I mean who wouldn't pick a salsa dancing Latin lover?  The only detail I will mention is how awesome it was they came across sting rays and swam with them.  They really are such neat creatures.  HOWEVER, it was a "RANDOM FIND" but yet Roberto HAPPENED to have fish to feed them?  I'm sorry, did he just catch fish up in his hands or was it really all planned after all?  Hmm...

Her family loved both and they seemed split who would be a better choice for her.  I think it was best for her to just let Chris L go early.  I mean I am SURE ABC loved the added drama, but I think if she knew for sure there was no need to drag Chris through all the maybe's and if's and lead him on to the very end.  I give her kuddos for that. 

I do like Chris L, and I think he's a wonderful man, but I don't think Ali is good enough for him.  Ali seems too flaky, and these couples never work out and Chris can't really go through heartbreak again right now.  Poor guy. 

So there you have it.  Whether Roberto and Ali will last in the long run, I'd put all odds on a big fat NO.  It never works out.  I don't think it's possible to find true, long lasting, meaningful love, in just a couple months on a half scripted reality show.  It's more

about getting to the final rose than anything else.  I'm sure a lot of the feelings are real, but in such a fast paced amazing adventure anyone could mistake the rush and excitement for love.  I hope they are happy and yada yada, but let's not start planning the wedding yet.  Even my favorite couple Ed & Jillian have called it quits - and I really thought they'd last! 

Next up for ABC - the Bachelor Pad.  This outta be interesting....

Bachelorette Talk Tuesday

Frank.  Going to talk to your ex while falling in love with Ali.  If you have doubt, it's not the real thing.  That's my theory.  If you have to go and see your ex-girlfriend to "find out" if you are still in love with her, then you are still in love with her, and are NOT ready to be in a strong committed relationship with someone new.  Especially not someone who is looking for marriage.  I'm glad that Frank is not right for Ali - he was my wild card this entire time and Chris L and Roberto were my top two.  Now I win no matter what!  At least Frank is honest enough to bow out now before he met her parents, or before he was in the final two.  Reality Steve says that Frank wanted out a few weeks back but the producers made him stay and tape the "get back together" bit for more drama.  I wouldn't doubt it, but it's sad. 

Roberto.  Oh Roberto.  You look a bit tired in tonight's episode.  Maybe that's just me, or baby they toned down the eye makeup in the islands.  You are still sexy though, but why oh why do you have your shirt on still?  Next question - why is Ali wearing a pink ruffled bikini bottom and a yellow bikini top - ABC couldn't spring to get her a matching set?  Way to scare Ali with his "there is something that's been on my mind".  I thought it was so sweet how shy he was to say how he feels, that's a real man for you.  I missed if Ali stayed the night with Roberto or not, but I don't know a single person who wouldn't want to stay the night with him!

Chris.  First off that water was such a beautiful green color.  I could NOT have jumped from that high off the boat.  how scary.  I could also NOT swim that far to get all the way to that island.  I agree with Ali, the best kind of love is the passionate kind where you laugh a lot.  Just last night Kris had be giggling up a storm in bed last night.  It's important to be able to have fun when you are with someone for the long haul.  OH MY GOSH - that was soo awesome they found pearls.  I'm beyond jealous about finding those, what a neat thing for them to share.  If they end up together he should put those into a ring or necklace for her for their anniversary. 

I love when the people go and talk to the host Chris.  It's like he THE one in charge on this show.  I don't get Chris saying "think about Ali, you are going to leave her an emotional wreck right before the biggest week of her life" - what was he trying to say to Frank?  Not tell her?  Let her down easy?  I may just be tired but I didn't get it.  Hey Ali found her pink bikini top - wonder if she was wearing the yellow bottoms under those short shorts when she talked to Frank?  I didn't take the talk too serious, I feel bad for Ali but I think a lot of the drama on this season has been really overdone.  They didn't need to tape Frank back with his ex, he could have just talked to Ali about his doubts, it's like they are really trying too hard to hurt people.

We end the episode with Ali feeling sorry for herself.  "Maybe there is something wrong with me".  You know she seems nice enough, but I have a feeling whoever she picks won't last.  She just seems to have too much internal drama going on about her love life.  I like how Ali didn't just trash Frank for hurting her to the remaining two guys at the rose ceremony, which she could have easily done.  I thought she looked pretty tonight though, very casual.  On to next week - THE MEN TELL ALL!  Then it's meeting Ali's family.

Bachelorette Talk Tuesday

Here we go again.  More Ali drama.....

First up, Roberto.  She wants Roberto to be silly so they start out by taking funny pictures around town.  As dumb as it looked on tv, it was cute to watch then be silly.  The fact that Roberto is a true romantic and dances "every time he hears music" seems sweet now, but it may just be annoying the future.  Picnic in a castle.  Maybe it's just because I've watched every season on ABC, but these dates are super cheesy. 

Frank and Ty having a double date with Ali.  Sucks for Ty.  I don't feel bad for Frank because I still don't like him.  I feel bad for Ty because he has to fight for time with Ali.  I think they are a good pair, he's soo wholesome.  The start to dinner sure was really awkward, wasn't it? 

So Ty got the first time alone with Ali.  Talked about family of course, but at the end of their conversation they showed them just hugging, not kissing like you would expect.  Perhaps that shows us something about their connection? 

Next up was Frank.  I didn't fall for his whole sob story.  I do understand the whole living with parents thing.  Kris and I lived with my mom for awhile and now we are with his parents.  It's not that bad.  I think Ali knows that something is up wtih Frank, she said she's everything he wanted, but she has fears.... dun dun dun.

Time for some plaid, I mean Kirk.  I'm seeing a trend with Ali on dates... she needs to wear longer skirts!  She's a bit on the hoochie side.  I like how Kirk asked her how she was holding up with everything.  Not that I wanted to hear her whine, but I like how he responds to her and shows her he cares about how she really is doing.  He said he wanted her to be honest with him, good or bad.  She finally opened up how she feels like one day she won't be good enough for the guys one day.  Ali isn't going to find real love this season, because Ali isn't opening herself up.  I don't think she's ready for love.  She should have stuck to work.

Chris L.  I still think he is my second choice behind Roberto.  Ali is worried about him opening up before she goes to meet his family.  Poor Chris.  He didn't like the horse, and now he's stuck driving a scooter!  I'm glad the he did end up opening up a bit, but I think it's sad that Ali says it's too little too late.  Oh I LOVED the special bracelet that he brought her.  I want one! 

Rose Ceremony:  Chris L got the first rose which made me happy.  I'm glad she decided to give him a further chance. 

  Then it was Frank - boo.  Oh boy Roberto - you are going all the way to the end, and you'll be salsa dancing your way their!  Last but not least was Kirk.

See you around the hay Ty.  I liked him, so I am sad to see him go, but I don't think he was a good match for her.  Not like Roberto anyway.  He was too down home and easy going for her, she wants someone suave and who butters her up.  At least that's my take on it. 

Bachelorette Talk Tuesday

Bravo for ABC not making us wait until the end for all the drama....

A little strange that a former female cast member happens to know that Justin has a girlfriend, isn't it?  Almost like the producers knew that during casting?  Or is it really just a small world.  Anyone else think that Jessica, Justin's girlfriend, looks like Lacey Chabert from Party of 5 & Mean Girls?  Jessica needs to kick Justin to the curb ASAP.  Plus he had ANOTHER girlfriend?  He is SOO not that good looking, and who dates entertainer wrestlers anyway?  Jessica was a good fake crier though for the camera.  Way to act lady, she reminds me of one of the sign girls at the ring.  I do give her props for stopping him and making sure people see what a douche the guy is.  

So how much like Wes did Justin turn out to be huh?  Way to go Ali for calling him out in front of everyone, I loved that.  His storming out with just his passport shows a lot of guilt.  "I'd rather just not say anything right now" and then he tried to escape the cameras.  Hahaha I LOVE how the waiter laughed and wouldn't let him in the restaurant door and people were staring.  What a crappy reasoning Justin had, that they were best friends but nothing else, but oh since being on the show I decided I missed her.  I'll give you the rose back, it's in my pocket...  Oh the drama.  At least he didn't try to give some bs lie to Ali and just kept his mouth shut.  The BEST part was hearing the voice mails he left Jessica while he was on the show.  It's very amusing he tried to deny calling her.  Doesn't he know what a bitch a scorn woman is?

Now, onto the good stuff, the actual dates...

I think Ty deserved the one-on-one date.  I thought he looked good in the white and jeans too, very classy cowboy.  Ali's little half beaded vest however, was ugly.  Did anyone else notice that Ali had bandaids on the back of both her heels when she was in the bath house?  I know she is on tv, but wear comfortable shoes or take the bandaids off before showing your feet - how not classy.  Ty talking about his previous marriage so honestly and openly was a good thing.  I think I said it before, but I'll say it again, he really seems like he grew a lot and knows what he wants for a next marriage.  He will make someone a good husband. 

The group date - the olive oil wrestling, a professional sport in Turkey I guess, was at least something unique.  It would be pretty hot to pour oil all over someone.  Chris L cracked me up, "Usually I dip bread in it, or grill asparagus with it - not wrestle in olive oil".  I want to know what Chris L's tattoo along his ribs say - did I miss that on a previous episode?? 

Craig won the time with Ali and on the boat.  Istanbul looks like such a beautiful area for a date.  I think Craig seems like a nice guy, he's funny and talks enough, but not too much.  Good "positive" outlook, but Ali looks a little bored when she is staring at him.  She has that "are you done yet" look. 

Frank.  He is the first guy to have 2 one-on-one dates with Ali.  I think that shows something, he also had the first kiss.  I still think he's my wild card though, I just am not sure about him.  Ali seems really smitten with him though.  The looked soo goofy in the outfits they tried on.  I'm glad Frank said something about "why am I wearing this hat".  lol  The carpet shop was umm, strange.  They both wanted nothing but to get out of the shop and yet they ended up buying the damned rug.  How did that happen?  The place where they ate, on that little platform, was very romantic.  I think it was good for them to get some serious quiet time to talk, and makeout a bit of course.

The cocktail party, or, the not so party, party as it turned out to be.  Ali I guess had this sudden eye opening experience and knows exactly who needs to go home.  Why bother with a party before breaking someone's heart - let's just get right to it.  You know, I guess Ali made the best choice.  She cut the ties with Craig.  I still like the guy, but for a change she actually has some really good guys to pick from.  I don't think there is one of them I don't like.  I mean Frank is my clear least favorite, but even he isn't a bad guy.  Too bad ABC didn't find a better bachelorette for these guys to woo.

Bachelorette Talk Tuesday

I'm a bad bachelorette watcher.  I think it's partly because I don't like Ali and partly because I'm busy.  Today it was the busy part got the best of me.  We decided to move most of our stuff over to my inlaws today and so I was busy unpacking and putting fresh sheets on the bed etc. 

Okay so I started up at Kirk's date.  Not a bad guy.  I enjoyed his story about him being really ill, I think that shows a lot about his personality.  I wasn't sure I liked him much before this, but now I think I've warmed up to him.  Now the matching plaid outfits, that part was really corny.  I mean who does that? 

Kasey is driving me insane.  He's a crazy guy.  He is all sad and freaking out on his 2 on 1 date with Justin.  He is here to "be a man, be a man for Ali" - umm, well then be a man dumbass.  Don't sit here and whine and whimper like a puppy dog to Frank. 

The group date.  I would be like Chris L and not know what to do on a horse at all.  I am afraid of horses and I would not enjoy riding them.  Ty however was all over that and he looked like a stud on a horse.  The more I hear it the more I hate Ali's laugh.  Cave exploring is kind of unique - at least they are trying to mix up the dates a bit this season.  I really like Chris L soo much.  He's my winner.  Ty is my new winner up on the group date.  It was really funny seeing their faces when she got down to her bikini so quickly.  Roberto looked good shirtless!

Okay so I missed a bit more, we are now up to Kasey and Justin's date.  She said "all Kasey has to do is be normal" ha that is a funny statement.  Be normal.  I don't think he knows how to be normal.  He is a bumbling dork.  At least he showed her his tattoo finally.  I think it makes him look dumber though, not like a tough guy who got a tattoo for her.  I missed Justin's one on one time with Ali during the date, but obviously he made a better impression than psycho did.  Thank goodness!  I'm ready to say goodbye to him.  Not that I like Justin much better, he has his own set of problems too, he'll get the boot {haha, you know like his foot??} soon enough. 

Rose party:  I still think Frank is the one with the girlfriend.  I can just feel it.  OH MY GOSH.  I ABOUT DIED laughing out loud when Craig R busted out the fake tattoo on his arm.  That was some good humor right there.  Way to go.  Hey look that one dude who I still don't know his name {oh they just flashed it - Chris N?} got some air time.  Although he didn't really answer her questions, he just licked his lips.  His guilty pleasure is mexican food?  Umm, right dude, this is a romance show and that is the best you got?  Plus they could fit another person between them, tension. 

Ali got some alone time with Roberto.  He said he was shy and she said that she would have never gone up to him because she thought that he was too hot for her.  That's an interesting statement, I think he's too hot for her too. 

I think it was very insightful of host Chris to tell Ali she is afraid to let herself fall in love.  Wow - that was DEEP conversation.  Just from her little chat with Chris I don't think she will find the love of her life here.  She seems too reserved I think.  Not in the keeps her panties on kind of way, but more of a shield her heart and therefore not really find what her heart wants kind of way. 

WOW - I think I have had my head in lala land.  I can't believe how many guys it's down to already.  The keepers this week are:  Frank, Chris L, Justin, Kirk, Roberto, and Craig R.  How sad, poor no air time, no one knows my name Chris N.  He didn't get a rose.  I'm not surprised though, he was for sure the filler for the season.  He didn't seem to emotional in the limo either.  He said he was "shattered by this whole thing", I don't know why that made me raise my eyebrow, but it did. 

I can't wait for next week's episode.  I will NOT be missing it.  It's the big reveal of who has a girlfriend.  I am still saying Frank, but Justin would be my next guess. 

Bachelorette Talk Tuesday!

Okay I apologize I missed last weeks check in - I was at my brother's graduation.  I shall not be missing another week!

I don't generally think Ali is that pretty, she's sort of plain blonde to me.  However I really like the little short white dress she had on for the Vogue magazine portion.  I could never pull off that dress, but it did look good on her.

Okay first date:  Kasey.  I'm starting to get tired of helicopter rides on this show.  It's just soo cheesy.  The Kasey started singing this off tune bad song and she LAUGHED and then there was awkward silence.  Umm, I like Kasey well enough, but that was just a bad sign.  Even Ali said that the song was cheesy.  Then when Kasey was asked how this was different from other relationships, he said "cause it's you, you're Ali".  Umm, DUMP!  Then he sings again.  Oh Kasey, you looks like a dork.

Group Date:  The Lion King on Broadway!  Okay I am super jealous.  What an awesome chance for all of the guys.  Watching them all learn the dance was amusing, but really do we need to see them in spandex again??  Roberto did look good though... very nice.  Those guys can't sing very well, I mean Jesse sure could sing, but the rest sucked it up.  If it were up to singing alone he would have taken the stage, literally as it turned out to be.  Jonathan's whole "the forecast called for sunny skies and now there is a storm" - gee, what does he do for a living again?  Cracked me up, but I guess if that's how you are used to talking it is normal for you?  Roberto and Ali were great though and it is pretty neat they can say they did that.  The other guys were totally just jealous.

Craig R impressed Ali, as he should, I like him.  He seems pretty normal.  I think he is being genuine as well.  I don't think he is being really cheesy.  I do give Jonathan HUGE PROPS for asking "is this a bad time" - sure he blew the moment, but that was better than just stepping in.  Too bad he didn't get to talk to her next, I think Ali should have gone to him next.  I do think Ali was really playing up the sick thing though, having Kirk tuck her in.

Chris L.  Very sweet that he just went and spent the day with her being sick.  Those kind of days are the ones that show you who a guy really is, not the huge fancy dates that are not a part of everyday life.  Being sick and staying in is everyday life.  I love how he looks when talks about his mom and moving in with his family.  I think even if he doesn't win Ali's heart that he will find someone wonderful who sees how sweet he is.  The rainbow story he told about her funeral, wow.  Almost made me cry.  Then he got to call his dad, geez, my eyes got a little misty!  I don't like Ali so I hate to say I want him to be with her forever, but I want him to be picked with Roberto in the end just because I like him!  He kind of reminds me of Jeff from Big Brother/Amazing Race. 

KASEY GOT A TATTOO.  What was he thinking?   At least he didn't get a big ALI tattooed on him.  I sure hope he can handle having a tattoo that will forever remind him of being a loser on tv.  At least Justin saw through his little lie.  I think it's funny that he of all people called out Kasey on the tattoo and lying at the final ceremony.  I no longer think Frank is the crazy one.

In a random non-date comment, anyone else see that when Ali was sick she didn't bother to wear makeup to cover all the zits on her chin?  I am impressed she didn't get all girly because she's on tv! Then she went on to kiss all the guys while being really sick.  Anyone else think perhaps she should keep the germs to herself?

Rose Ceremony:  Jonathan just HAD to play the guitar.  I agreed with whichever guy said "we just need one more guy to play guitar in this house".  I mean if I were on this show I would put a disclaimer on the first episode - you play a cheesy song for me, you don't get a rose!  The keepers this week were:  Kirk, Frank, Craig, Chris N {who on earth IS this guy??  I haven't seen him on a date yet, can we say filler!}, Roberto, Justin, Ty, Kasey {whoa!}.

So I'm fine seeing Weatherman aka Jonathan go home, but poor Jesse.  He is cute and seemed normal and nice enough.  I know she had some connection issues with him previously though.  He will find someone great though, I mean all the ladies in his home town watching - umm, and did you notice he couldn't wait to see his dogs? So that's my wrap up for the week.  I think Jonathan was the first to cry this season!

Bachelorette Talk Tuesday!

So let's just dive right in this week to the first date.  Ali picked her first one-on-one date with Frank.  If you recall Frank is my wild card - not sure I like him, but it's got that quirky thing going.

Frank's Date:  Can we say DITZY.  Ali is either really dumb or she is really good at playing blonde and ditzy.  When the car broke down she was all "ahh, I can't believe this is happening".  I just rolled by eyes.  Then they went and got stalked by the paparazzi which isn't strange for a first date or anything.  I mean you can't really be yourself when you are being hounded by people who think you are a celebrity.  Finally they got away from all the chaos and hiked to the big Hollywood sign.  Now that my friends was a neat experience.  I don't like how she played it all we are special no one gets to do this.  She isn't super special, ABC is!  It was neat for Frank though and what a perfect spot for their first kiss.

Group Date:  I will admit to missing some of this due to some child care I had to do.  Hello Speedos though!  I missed some of that part but I did look up enough to see a lot of skin.  Not all of those guys should be sporting that look, but some of them can wear a speedo very well!  A calendar though?  Please.  Save that for sexy firemen!  Jonathan wasted his moment with Ali talking about Craig M being dangerous.  I do really like Ty though.  He's not my type in the looks department, but he's got charm in that I'm southern kind of way.  I liked how upfront he was about his previous marriage, points for that.  I think it's shows how honest he is and it will make him a better husband the next time around.  He's a solid and I've moved him up on my list.

Jesse:  Okay he is pretty, but I think he is too pretty for me Ali.  He's just too modely for me.  Going to Vegas was neat, and she got to play up her fear of flying and get some attention in for herself, but it seems a bit over the top for the second episode.  I mean, shouldn't they save the private jet, private club, private performance and a VIP room for a 3rd or 4th date?   I feel like we are jumping the gun on "special" and will be let down later.  Jess was very sweet though so I'll let it slide, they seemed to have a nice time.  He is on my list so we will see where this continues to go.

Chris L:  So let me get this straight - they both say "wicked" and know Massachusetts so they are going to be great together?  Sounds like a stretch to me.  He stood out for me last week but lacked this week.  He didn't get much air time so I hope next week they move beyond things they have in common and get to the good stuff. 

Roberto:  Oh-Boy-Roberto!  He is still sexy, still charming {hello he got her to blush right away!} and he plays baseball.  He is a man of many trades.  He taught her salsa last week and how to throw a baseball this week - he really is fun and seems to have a passion for things.  I think he is great.  Of course my mom would laugh because he is Latino and I think he is "genuine" {sorry none of you might get that} but I really say he is in the final.

Now let's talk about the before the rose drink fest party.  I thought it was rude for Frank, who already had his date, to butt in on Kasey's time.  I mean I understand he already feels like Ali is his girl, and the show is a play to win kind of game, but it's soo early and he already had a rose, he should have kept his distance.  Then he starts making out with her?  He's turning into a bit of a creeper for me!

Craig M does have that crazy mad man look going on, glad he eventually got the boot.  Did you hear one of the other guys say that Craig said "I have to call in sick again tomorrow".  Wow - he seems like a stand up guy for sure.  Ali caught on that he didn't look at her much, it was painful watching their time together.  Something is just not right with that guy.

Jonathan made it through but I'm not sure he should have.  He really should shut up about Craig M {hopefully he will next week} and just talk about himself already.  I can't get past his pretty makeup look either.  He just needs to be more like himself and stop acting soo uptight.

One last thought - how dramatic did ABC make it to have Ali take a hold the pics of only Craig M and Jonathan.  Gee, we weren't playing up more to that drama now were we!  I just had to roll my eyes. 

Ali picked for her keepers this week:  Kasey, Hunter, Roberto, Chris L, Justin, Steve, Kirk, John C, Craig R, Chris N and Jonathan.  Oh and Frank, Jesse and Ty.

Bachelorette Talk Tuesday!

In the past I have been pretty good about picking favorites from the first episode.  I had a few that clearly caught my eye last night with Ali so let's dive right in to my personal commentary.  I would also like to note from the start that Ali looks better with her hair up and she didn't look super hot last night.  Looked a little drunk/trashy in my opinion.

The Men of the hour:

Frank: He was cute, kind of nerdy with the glasses, but not ugly.  He seems funny, witty and a bit quirky.  However, I'm thinking he might be the one with the girlfriend? {image 1}

Tyler M: The scrapbooker.  Right, that seems, umm a bit Molly like if you ask me.  Trying too hard to be cute.  He was a NO in my book, and Ali's too.  Good girl.

Derrick aka "Shooter": So let me get this straight - it's a cool story to tell someone you are hoping to impress and one day marry that you have a nickname based on the fact you had a problem with premature jizzing?  Right... No big shock he was given the boot.  I mean sure he doesn't have that problem now ::snort:: but I think under the pressure in the sleepover dates it might rear it's ugly head again. 

Chris H:  Now I like this one!  He reminds me of Jillian, and not just because he's from Canada.  He was normal and very down to earth.  He is the sweet guy that just makes you feel at ease and comfortable but that you can laugh with.  He was a true keeper in my book, and he's pretty darn cute too! {image 2}

Hunter:  Umm, NO.  Sure his little song was funny again ala Molly and her chicken nugget song with Jason.  I just didn't feel it though.  He isn't my type, but then again, maybe that means he is perfect for Ali.  Who knows.  I guess he's not the worst of the bunch.

Jonathan:  Mr. Weatherman.  Umm he looks a bit too "fake pretty" for me.  He's not hot, but it's got that "I wear makeup and talk a lot" thing going on.  Too chatty, he would drive me crazy being soo overwhelming.  I'm the talker and I'd never be able to get a word in with him! {image 3- the "pretty pretty girl one"}

Chris R:  First thing I thought was "holy big head".  His face it very long and prominent.  Not sure how I feel about that.  He is a lawyer and I had the feeling he knows how to talk a lot and sell himself.  I mean he does it for a living, but the yellow shoe keychain was cute and won points with Ali.

Tyler V:  Umm he isn't too bad looking, but he doesn't have that striking appearance I would want on a first impression.  Not bad for Ali though.  He seems like a frat boy though.  He's only 25 and on his bio it says his favorite book is:  I hope they serve beer in hell.  No joke. {image 4}

Justin:  Mr. Pro Wrestler.  I love how he claims he is a wrestler but really it's just entertainment wrestling.  That would be like Mcdreamy claiming he was a Dr. because he played one on Grey's Anatomy.  I don't really find much credit in his profession.  It's like Peter Pan syndrome, he never grew up.  The broken foot too?  Wow - kind seems a bit sketchy to me.  I think he is totally like Wes, just wants to promote himself.  He also wins my vote for possible girlfriend back home.

John C: He seems pretty sweet, but I didn't see his one on one with her so I don't really have much of an opinion about him. I am glad he moved on because I didn't get a chance to make fun of judge him yet. Hopefully next week I can really weigh in on this guy.

Jay:  He had way to much hair in back.  It wasn't like a mullet, but it was sure poofy.  My first thought was that he was Ron Burgundy the weatherman.  He seems nice enough, but he was a NO thankfully.
 

Craig M:  Speaking of hair... let's take a look at this guy shall we.  The whole episode I was mesmerized by him, but not in the way Ali may have been.  I was just taken back by his resemblance to soo many people.  First thought was Tori Spelling's hubby Dean.  Then I though maybe he had some McDreamy hair going on.  By the end of the episode though I was sold on The Green Goblin from Spiderman.  I will post a picture of him to show you the resemblance... {image 5 is Craig and just in case you didn't know image 6 is Green Goblin}

Jesse:  Now he was cute.  I liked his voice.  He was the guy who made the jigsaw heart necklace for her.  It was a sweet thought, a bit more unique in my opinion.  Plus it was sweet that he mentioned his sister, he seems pretty down to earth.  I'm glad he moved on for another week.

Chris L:  Seems pretty simple.  Simple isn't always bad though.  Simple means safe.  He was very personable and attractive.  He is was soo sweet talking about his mother and how he didn't want to tell Ali right away because it was personal for him and he didn't want that to be her first impression of him or for her to think he was playing the sympathy card.  He also is the one guy that Ali said had a good smile on Ellen this week.  {image 7}

Roberto:  Hello Handsome!  Now he was a good looking guy, he had that kind of smile that just makes his eyes twinkle.  That's how my hubby's smile is so I personally moved Roberto to my #1 right away.  He got the first impression rose too so I guess Ali thought he was awesome as well.  He seems genuine.  He talked about his family and they seem stable and he seems to have a good role model family.  I think he will be the loyal type who loves you like a queen.  The salsa dancing was very sexy too.  I like him. {image 8}

All in all I think this season will be a winner.  If not because of the guys but because Ali seems to have a lot of drama and will make for good laughs.  She seems to cry a lot, get used and abused by some guys, she seems a bit skanky.  I think she isn't that pretty this time around and I think she seems a bit ditzy and flightly.  That's okay I will watch and love every minute of it.  I am already fighting some strong urges not to look up spoilers!  I think I will cheat at some point, but I am hoping I can hold out until the end. 

To summarize my personal picks, they are: 1. Chris L. 2. Roberto 3. Jesse 4. Chris H and finally 5. Frank.  Frank is my wild card - not sure I like him as much anymore but I will keep him on the list for now. 

What did YOU think of the first episode?  Who did you pick as your top 5?  Put up a link in your comment if you wrote about it.  If there are enough people interested I may do a McLinky next week so we can all be judgy and snarky together!