Last night might not have been "the most dramatic rose ceremony ever" but it was definitely my favorite finale of any bachelor/bachelorette show. I loved Emily on Brad's season and figured he would pick her because it was so obvious that he was obsessed with her from the very beginning. I just always got the feeling that he didn't think he was good enough for her. Who knows? I am sure I will never meet any of them in my life, and if I did I would most likely point, stare, and grab my friends to tell them who was there.
As far as this season goes, I had my favorites. I loved Sean because well he was drop dead gorgeous. In the beginning, I was kind of rooting for Chris until he got all creepy and possessive and weirded me out. I never liked Ari. The way he grabbed her when they kissed was awkward, and his hometown visit was a whole other level of bizarre. I would have been very disappointed if she had chosen him. But, my favorite was Jef. He just seems like the most genuine, funny, kind-hearted person ever, and I was crossing my fingers that he would be the one she chose.
Once his date started and they got into an intense conversation about meeting Ricky, I immediately respected him even more. He wasn't afraid to call her out and be proactive about the situation. He always came across as caring about ALL of Emily and not just making out with Emily. There were two times when I just couldn't stop smiling this season. 1) When Jef read Emily the letter he wrote to her and 2) When he proposed. He just made me feel good inside, and I couldn't stop smiling. Let's not forget that Jef was also hands down the best dressed Bachelor/Bachelorette male contestant ever.
People can hate all they want on Emily, but last night I just felt optimistic about love and reality tv. As far as the pause, I just felt like she was taking a moment to take it all in. That day is so important in your life and you want to be able to remember every moment of it. I would give anything to have mine on tape to watch again. All in all, great season, and I can't wait for Bachelor Pad to remind me how mean people can be to each other.
Monday, July 23, 2012
Best Show EVER...Friends
Wrote this on Friday...just got time to finish it today. Hope you enjoy.
In light of what happened this morning in Colorado, I had to turn the tv off and resort to one of my all time favorite shows...Friends. It never fails to disappoint me even though I have watched the entire season from start to finish a safe 20 times. My husband tells me I say the same thing everytime I run across a Friends episode on television. It goes a little something like "this episode is so funny," or "I love this episode." I do say it about every episode, but I'm going to narrow it down to my top 10.
10. Eddie won't go.
9. The proposal.
8. Ross's Wedding.
7. The one with Ross's sandwich. I love any epsidoe where Ross loses control and starts screaming.
6. The one with the Jellyfish.
5. The one in Vegas. I particularly love Ross and Rachel in this one.
4. The one where Ross got high. The best part is when everyone's secrets come out.
3. The one with the embryos. The game alone had me laughing hysterically. "My sister's gonna have my baby"
2. The one where everybody finds out. This particular one was on last night and it was just as good as I remember. "But they don't know that we know they know we know."
1. The one where everyone is getting ready. Some of my favorite lines came from this episode.
So, these are my top 10...anyone think I should have included a different one.
In light of what happened this morning in Colorado, I had to turn the tv off and resort to one of my all time favorite shows...Friends. It never fails to disappoint me even though I have watched the entire season from start to finish a safe 20 times. My husband tells me I say the same thing everytime I run across a Friends episode on television. It goes a little something like "this episode is so funny," or "I love this episode." I do say it about every episode, but I'm going to narrow it down to my top 10.
10. Eddie won't go.
8. Ross's Wedding.
7. The one with Ross's sandwich. I love any epsidoe where Ross loses control and starts screaming.
6. The one with the Jellyfish.
5. The one in Vegas. I particularly love Ross and Rachel in this one.
4. The one where Ross got high. The best part is when everyone's secrets come out.
3. The one with the embryos. The game alone had me laughing hysterically. "My sister's gonna have my baby"
2. The one where everybody finds out. This particular one was on last night and it was just as good as I remember. "But they don't know that we know they know we know."
1. The one where everyone is getting ready. Some of my favorite lines came from this episode.
So, these are my top 10...anyone think I should have included a different one.
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Just Some Observations
Just some observations I made while watching the tube last night:
1. Britney Spears is looking rough in those Voice promos.
2. Is Britney even allowed to tell someone he or she can't sing? I mean does she not know that she is incapable of carrying a tune?
3.K-Rod might just give me a heart attack or anxiety disorder by the end of this season if he plans on making every save so close. I felt like I was in the game last night. I was sweating, moving around, and talking to myself.
4. Turns out hip hop dancing to the weather alert guy's voice doesn't go well together.
5. To all reality competitions who have judges and result shows, you should take note of how So You Think You Can Dance changed their format. In less than an hour there was little filler and garbage, and I knew who was leaving the show. In addition, I didn't have to watch some going away video that reminded of a funeral.
6. I could never be a chef. I hate seafood, and it seems like every show I watch you have to love shrimp, scallops, or some other type of fish.
7. Nookie, on Around the World in 80 Plates, might have been my favorite contestant ever on a reality show.
8.Boogie, on Big Brother, might be my least favorite next to a handful of people I couldn't stand on multiple seasons of Biggest Loser. (For example, Jon, Elizabeth, and Conda)
9. Inevitably, every morning when my son goes down for his first nap, I forget to turn of the Disney channel and watch Phineas and Ferb and Doc McStuffins. B only watches Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, so these two shows are just for me and they are awesome.
10. Last but not least, the British Open starts today which will interfere with all programs. I really need to improve my golf game so I can at least beat my husband on a hole other than a par 3. I don't know who I am rooting for yet, but usually I base it solely on looks and outfits. That's right, I already ruled out Rory.
Hope everyone enjoyed the much needed rain last night. Amazingly, it did not interrupt my satellite viewing. That's a first.
1. Britney Spears is looking rough in those Voice promos.
2. Is Britney even allowed to tell someone he or she can't sing? I mean does she not know that she is incapable of carrying a tune?
3.K-Rod might just give me a heart attack or anxiety disorder by the end of this season if he plans on making every save so close. I felt like I was in the game last night. I was sweating, moving around, and talking to myself.
4. Turns out hip hop dancing to the weather alert guy's voice doesn't go well together.
5. To all reality competitions who have judges and result shows, you should take note of how So You Think You Can Dance changed their format. In less than an hour there was little filler and garbage, and I knew who was leaving the show. In addition, I didn't have to watch some going away video that reminded of a funeral.
6. I could never be a chef. I hate seafood, and it seems like every show I watch you have to love shrimp, scallops, or some other type of fish.
7. Nookie, on Around the World in 80 Plates, might have been my favorite contestant ever on a reality show.
8.Boogie, on Big Brother, might be my least favorite next to a handful of people I couldn't stand on multiple seasons of Biggest Loser. (For example, Jon, Elizabeth, and Conda)
9. Inevitably, every morning when my son goes down for his first nap, I forget to turn of the Disney channel and watch Phineas and Ferb and Doc McStuffins. B only watches Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, so these two shows are just for me and they are awesome.
10. Last but not least, the British Open starts today which will interfere with all programs. I really need to improve my golf game so I can at least beat my husband on a hole other than a par 3. I don't know who I am rooting for yet, but usually I base it solely on looks and outfits. That's right, I already ruled out Rory.
Hope everyone enjoyed the much needed rain last night. Amazingly, it did not interrupt my satellite viewing. That's a first.
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Too Many Choices
First of all, I would like to thank K-Rod for finally closing a game. I'm pretty sure you saved your life at the hands of Randy Wolf. If someone else had ruined another one of his starts he might have imploded. Brewers have to pull it together today and take 2 of 3 from the Cards. (Fingers crossed that Braun is okay)
Has anyone noticed how packed the lineup on Tuesday nights is? I can't seem to keep up with all of the shows. I didn't miss my favorites though and was not disappointed.
Hell's Kitchen- SPOILER ALERT!! Finally, Tiffany was booted from the show. I had my fingers crossed that Robyn would leave with her, but I will settle for one of the two. Tiffany just made me uncomfortable in the kitchen. Whenever they panned to her in the kitchen, she had a spoon in her mouth. My gut tells me that she put that same spoon right back into the dish she was cooking. Case in point, she used a dirty pan when there were TONS of clean ones sitting right by the stove. She just seemed dirty and didn't care about service. I am rooting for Christina, Dana, or Barbie. I am not sure why all the women hate on Barbie, but I think one of those women is going to win.
RHOC Part 2- Man I cannot get enough of these women! Can there be a part 3? Can they force Brooks to come out and face the music? He is so full of it, and Vicky is absolutely getting played. What I wish happened more in this reunion was calling people out using footage. I would love for them to lie around recorded events. Let's see what really happened and then watch them react. They have to have tons of unused footage full of dirt, and I think it would be fun to watch. My husband HATES these shows. I myself find them so entertaining that I would watch the train wrecks over and over again hoping for more drama.
Design Star- Who lives in a Yurt? Do people actually buy these things to live in? Don't get me wrong, I would vacation in one of these hovering over the waters in Tahiti. (BTW I googled Yurts and some of them are AMAZING!)
Here are some questions I wonder when I watch the show. How much money do the designers get to spend? How long do they get the furniture for? What happens to the items they use when the episode is over? For the first time in a reality show, I actually liked all 3 of the contestants. I was sad to see Hilary go and hope she gets the Internet show. Deep down I am rooting for Brittany. I love her design style and want her to come and redecorate my entire house.
Thankfully the Brewers have a day game, so I can catch up on Big Brother tonight.
Any suggestions for good Wednesday night shows??
Has anyone noticed how packed the lineup on Tuesday nights is? I can't seem to keep up with all of the shows. I didn't miss my favorites though and was not disappointed.
Hell's Kitchen- SPOILER ALERT!! Finally, Tiffany was booted from the show. I had my fingers crossed that Robyn would leave with her, but I will settle for one of the two. Tiffany just made me uncomfortable in the kitchen. Whenever they panned to her in the kitchen, she had a spoon in her mouth. My gut tells me that she put that same spoon right back into the dish she was cooking. Case in point, she used a dirty pan when there were TONS of clean ones sitting right by the stove. She just seemed dirty and didn't care about service. I am rooting for Christina, Dana, or Barbie. I am not sure why all the women hate on Barbie, but I think one of those women is going to win.RHOC Part 2- Man I cannot get enough of these women! Can there be a part 3? Can they force Brooks to come out and face the music? He is so full of it, and Vicky is absolutely getting played. What I wish happened more in this reunion was calling people out using footage. I would love for them to lie around recorded events. Let's see what really happened and then watch them react. They have to have tons of unused footage full of dirt, and I think it would be fun to watch. My husband HATES these shows. I myself find them so entertaining that I would watch the train wrecks over and over again hoping for more drama.
Design Star- Who lives in a Yurt? Do people actually buy these things to live in? Don't get me wrong, I would vacation in one of these hovering over the waters in Tahiti. (BTW I googled Yurts and some of them are AMAZING!)
Here are some questions I wonder when I watch the show. How much money do the designers get to spend? How long do they get the furniture for? What happens to the items they use when the episode is over? For the first time in a reality show, I actually liked all 3 of the contestants. I was sad to see Hilary go and hope she gets the Internet show. Deep down I am rooting for Brittany. I love her design style and want her to come and redecorate my entire house.
Thankfully the Brewers have a day game, so I can catch up on Big Brother tonight.
Any suggestions for good Wednesday night shows??
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Monday Madness
Just in case you wanted an explanation about Sean.
These "Tell All" specials make me laugh. Maybe this is because I fear any type of confrontation; therefore, I would crumble in this type of atmosphere. Or maybe it is because the only purpose is to rehash some drama and make the women swoon over a brokenhearted man. I mean how am I going to really believe Chris when moments before his "heart wrenching" story he was in bed with two different women and claiming he was about to have a third. Doesn't seem like he is too hurt by what happened. I know. I know. This show is fake, or that is what I have been told. However, I am the ideal audience. I truly believe these people develop feelings for each other. They might not last but I still think some do actually fall in love. Perhaps I am too optimistic.
Anyways, I loved that Ryan didn't take himself too seriously and get all offended that the guys were laughing behind his back. What I don't understand is how did they not talk more about how lame the dj was?? I believe he was going by the name of Stevie. A grown man who says he wants to be a dad walks around with a boom box on his shoulder and calls himself Stevie?? I don't get it. I think he got off easy last night. As far as who I think Emily picks....I love Jef. I think he is awesome. He's cute, charming, smart, accomplished, and genuinely seems like a good guy. I get the hibby jebbies (sp?) when it comes to Ari. Something doesn't seem right. I just don't like the guy.
While I was enjoying this teaser before the "most dramatic rose ceremony ever" to be aired on Sunday, I was getting my fill of Hell's Kitchen. How come so many of the chefs on this show serve undercooked or raw food? Isn't that cooking 101? I mean I know when chicken is done and I maybe cook it once a year. Also, if someone could please send a memo to Robin to stop rolling her bottom lip down when she talks that would be amazing. Can't wait to see what happens tonight. It looks like both sides face and epic fail. I will just have to wait and see. Who is everyone else picking for Emily??? Or does she pick no one? (I don't read spoilers so don't spoil it for me :o)
Friday, July 13, 2012
Holy Stereotypes
Per recommemdation, I tuned into the premiere of Big Brother last night. I watched the original season but didn't get hooked into the show, so I am a bit out of the loop. I don't know what it is about reality tv that gets me so addicted, but I will be watching next week to see how the season unfolds.
A couple of weeks ago, I gave Glass House a chance. However, there was a guy on there (I think his name was Alex) who annoyed me so much that I couldn't even make it through 20 minutes. He was a whole other level of irritating, and I simply couldn't take it any longer. He is right up there with the entire casts of Jerseylicious, Chicagolicious, Bad Girl's Club, and the Jersey Shore....just a few of the shows that you would have to pay me to watch. (Picture of Alex below)
Okay, so back to BB. I couldn't help but be entertained by the blatant stereotyping that existed on this show. Here are some that just made me laugh out loud.
1. Token Black Housemate
Jodi- She announced she was a newlywed and then clarified by stating it was her first marriage and she inherited 5 step-children. SPOILER ALERT. She was voted off first. I mean come-on the only black person gets voted off first. This does not look good for white people.
2. Nerdy Scientist
Ian- I know plenty of really cool people who wear glasses and are engineers, case in point my dad, who do not come off as completely nonathletic and nerdy.
3. East Coaster
Jojo- When I think of people from Staten Island, this is who I picture. She is very good looking, I am not gonna hate, but she is a walking stereotype of who I would think lives on Staten Island.
4. "Teacher"
The girl who said she is a kindergarten teacher- I was actually offended by this one. She said she listed this as her profession because people would think she was cute, young, and naive instead of sharing her real job as a nurse who has a degree. As a certified teacher with a college degree, I would hate for people to assume I am dumb and easily played. Some of the smartest people I know are teachers. I am rooting for her to lose.
5. Weak Women
How is it possible that every woman on that show was incapable of doing well in the competition? I mean come on! I find myself watching shows all the time thinking I would dominate that task. Who knows; maybe it was harder than it looked to jump from mattress to mattress. My guess is that it was pretty easy.
I look forward to next week where I am sure Willie will stir up some drama. I need to pick who I think will win. Anyone have any guesses?
Thank you Boomer for recommending something to fill my Thursday night schedule because the dating shows just weren't my cup of tea. I mean they had Suh on The Choice. As a Packer fan, I hate him for being a punk and root for him to fail.
A couple of weeks ago, I gave Glass House a chance. However, there was a guy on there (I think his name was Alex) who annoyed me so much that I couldn't even make it through 20 minutes. He was a whole other level of irritating, and I simply couldn't take it any longer. He is right up there with the entire casts of Jerseylicious, Chicagolicious, Bad Girl's Club, and the Jersey Shore....just a few of the shows that you would have to pay me to watch. (Picture of Alex below)
1. Token Black Housemate
Jodi- She announced she was a newlywed and then clarified by stating it was her first marriage and she inherited 5 step-children. SPOILER ALERT. She was voted off first. I mean come-on the only black person gets voted off first. This does not look good for white people.
2. Nerdy Scientist
Ian- I know plenty of really cool people who wear glasses and are engineers, case in point my dad, who do not come off as completely nonathletic and nerdy.
3. East Coaster
Jojo- When I think of people from Staten Island, this is who I picture. She is very good looking, I am not gonna hate, but she is a walking stereotype of who I would think lives on Staten Island.
4. "Teacher"
The girl who said she is a kindergarten teacher- I was actually offended by this one. She said she listed this as her profession because people would think she was cute, young, and naive instead of sharing her real job as a nurse who has a degree. As a certified teacher with a college degree, I would hate for people to assume I am dumb and easily played. Some of the smartest people I know are teachers. I am rooting for her to lose.
5. Weak Women
How is it possible that every woman on that show was incapable of doing well in the competition? I mean come on! I find myself watching shows all the time thinking I would dominate that task. Who knows; maybe it was harder than it looked to jump from mattress to mattress. My guess is that it was pretty easy.
I look forward to next week where I am sure Willie will stir up some drama. I need to pick who I think will win. Anyone have any guesses?
Thank you Boomer for recommending something to fill my Thursday night schedule because the dating shows just weren't my cup of tea. I mean they had Suh on The Choice. As a Packer fan, I hate him for being a punk and root for him to fail.
Thursday, July 12, 2012
"Real" Houswives
As of October 2011, I have become a housewife. I spent countless hours watching "The Real Housewives of ________" preparing for this moment. I was ready for my lavish vacations, shopping trips, fancy parties, spray tans, skin-tight clothing, weaves, and let's not forget facial injections. However, nobody told me actual housewives do not experience these perks!
Does anyone think housewives really live this way? How delusional do you have to be? I take that back; I was planning on starting my singing career this year. I made pop singers in middle school, so I am right around the same talent level as JLo and Britney Spears and definitely better than Kim and the Duchess. All I need is one single like "Tardy for the Party" to get my name out there and start making some extra money.
As far as plastic surgery goes, I am about two more kids away from the breast lift that I made my husband promise to give me solely for a shallow purpose of not wanting to look all saggy, but I refuse to mess with my face. A couple of years ago, I went on a cruise that departed from Miami. This is the only time in my life, that I am aware of, that I saw a botox face up close. SCARY is what they look like. They really don't move and make people look like claymation figurines up close. Don't try and tell me that they just got a bad job; it won't work. I will never put a needle in my face. Have you seen Vicki? Stop putting needles in your face!
On a serious note; I just cannot get enough of the Real Housewives. I know it is fake and scripted, and I could care less. All of those women provide me with a good laugh and make me appreciate my life even more. I would love to buy designer labels, dress up for something other than a wedding, and take trips around the world paid for by a tv network, but you could not pay me enough money to have a camera follow me around and make me relive every dumb comment I make and have the public tear me to shreds. I will leave it to the pros.
Does anyone think housewives really live this way? How delusional do you have to be? I take that back; I was planning on starting my singing career this year. I made pop singers in middle school, so I am right around the same talent level as JLo and Britney Spears and definitely better than Kim and the Duchess. All I need is one single like "Tardy for the Party" to get my name out there and start making some extra money.
As far as plastic surgery goes, I am about two more kids away from the breast lift that I made my husband promise to give me solely for a shallow purpose of not wanting to look all saggy, but I refuse to mess with my face. A couple of years ago, I went on a cruise that departed from Miami. This is the only time in my life, that I am aware of, that I saw a botox face up close. SCARY is what they look like. They really don't move and make people look like claymation figurines up close. Don't try and tell me that they just got a bad job; it won't work. I will never put a needle in my face. Have you seen Vicki? Stop putting needles in your face!
On a serious note; I just cannot get enough of the Real Housewives. I know it is fake and scripted, and I could care less. All of those women provide me with a good laugh and make me appreciate my life even more. I would love to buy designer labels, dress up for something other than a wedding, and take trips around the world paid for by a tv network, but you could not pay me enough money to have a camera follow me around and make me relive every dumb comment I make and have the public tear me to shreds. I will leave it to the pros.
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Braun's Vindication
I am definitely biased when it comes to this topic considering my son is named after the reigning NLMVP, so it should come as no surprise that I think Brauny should have won the All-Star MVP last night. I will give it to Melky; he had a great game, but his home run didn't even matter. Braun drove in the go-ahead run and made stellar plays in the outfield. My favorite being when he robbed Prince of an extra-base hit.
I pull for Braun to succeed on all occasions because people cannot seem to stop hating on a guy who clearly is a great baseball player. Was my heart broken when news was leaked that he failed a test? Yes.Do I think he cheated? Honestly, no. I just don't think he did. Maybe I am in complete denial, but when I think of juice heads I think of big, beefy guys. Case in point...Barry Bonds. I mean check out his rookie body and check out his San Francisco body. The guy juiced. I just don't believe Braun did it. I don't know what happened, and seeing as though we don't hang out I never will. But in my heart of hearts I think he's innocent. If I am proven wrong, I will accept defeat and move on, but as far as I am concerned his record is clean. His numbers are rock solid, his defense in the outfield is improving, and he's a smart ballplayer. I genuinely like the guy and hope he does well. Screw all the haters screaming he got off on a technicality. If ESPN had done their jobs right, we never even would have heard about any of this and it would be nothing but a fart in the wind. I will let his numbers speak for themselves. According to the media morons and haters, he was supposed to have a down year without Prince "protecting" him. Stats don't lie, and Braun is making a solid run for the NLMVP once again.
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Smoking Chefs
Do all chefs smoke? Recently, my addiction to reality cooking shows has become almost unbelievable. I simply cannot get enough. In one week alone my days go something like this:
Sunday: Food Network Star
Monday; Hell's Kitchen (aka Ghetto Kitchen) and Masterchef
Tuesday: Repeat of same shows from Monday
Wednesday: Around the World in 80 Plates (Let's be honest. I only started watching this show because of Curtis Stone.)
Thursday: Chef Wanted
At some point over the weekend I get hooked on a Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives marathon or Iron Chef showdown where I root against Mario and Bobby like it's a job.
After watching all of these shows, I have come to a number of conclusions about cooks but my number one is "Do you have to smoke to be a chef?"
Doesn't smoking inhibit your ability to taste? I mean it just baffles me that every time I tune into a cooking show, everyone seems to have a cigarette hanging from their mouths. I don't really have any chef friends, so I don't have anyone to actually reference. I just don't understand. What is appealing about smoking? The smell? The taste? The ability to have cancer directly in your mouth? Does it provide stress relief? I wouldn't know I have never tried. Never will unless of course I end up getting cast on Top Chef, Around the World, or Hell's Kitchen where I am pretty sure it is required that you become a smoker so you can sit around with other chefs and talk shit about each other.
Sunday: Food Network Star
Monday; Hell's Kitchen (aka Ghetto Kitchen) and Masterchef
Tuesday: Repeat of same shows from Monday
Wednesday: Around the World in 80 Plates (Let's be honest. I only started watching this show because of Curtis Stone.)
Thursday: Chef Wanted
At some point over the weekend I get hooked on a Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives marathon or Iron Chef showdown where I root against Mario and Bobby like it's a job.
After watching all of these shows, I have come to a number of conclusions about cooks but my number one is "Do you have to smoke to be a chef?"
Doesn't smoking inhibit your ability to taste? I mean it just baffles me that every time I tune into a cooking show, everyone seems to have a cigarette hanging from their mouths. I don't really have any chef friends, so I don't have anyone to actually reference. I just don't understand. What is appealing about smoking? The smell? The taste? The ability to have cancer directly in your mouth? Does it provide stress relief? I wouldn't know I have never tried. Never will unless of course I end up getting cast on Top Chef, Around the World, or Hell's Kitchen where I am pretty sure it is required that you become a smoker so you can sit around with other chefs and talk shit about each other.
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