The Pad

Am I the only one who is seriously concerned about the longevity of the best show on television?   I know it can't just be me that noticed the obvious struggle that is the Bachelor Pad this season.   It seems like they spent their entire budget on getting Reid and Ed there but then had nothing left.   Therefore, they scraped the bottom of the barrel for the remaining cast.   Why else would they put "fans" of the show on there?

When I heard Reid was going to be on the Pad, I must have failed to read on.   Yes, he and Chris Lampton are my two favorite bachelors and they have always seemed to be the most normal of the fame whores.   To hear Reid was stooping to this level was a little heart breaking.   Well, until I made up in my mind that surely ABC must have made him a deal he could not refuse.   Ed would be the next biggest name on the show - mostly because he was engaged to Jillian.   So, I assume they had to be paid or else they wouldn't make the time.  

So, the entrance of the rest of the cast was pretty disappointing.   You have the handful of people from the most recent Bachelor and Bachelorette seasons and then a whole lot of nothing.   Here are my thoughts on each person:

Blakely - Put your boobs away.   I am sorry but the attraction to this girl is beyond me.   She realized a lot about herself after Ben's season so she went back to school to be a Professional Waxer.   SOOOO, you went from showing your who-ha to looking at who-ha's.   Major step up.   All signs point to her being cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs.

Chris - The man whore of the season is shocking to me - he is cute but I do not get the infatuation that clearly all the girls have for him.   I guess I am missing something.

Ed - Classy, classy guy.   Within ten minutes of the show starting, he admits to America that he cheated on his fiance.   He proceeds to get rip roaring drunk and stripping before the show really even got started.   Apparently, he is known for being the drunk, ladies man.   What an admirable quality.   At least it makes for some awesome TV watching!  

Erica Rose - Dude get off reality television and get a real job.  WHY IN THE WORLD WOULD THEY BRING HER BACK?    I would take another super fan over having to hear her bitch and moan about how she doesn't get why people make fun of her looks.   Nothing on your body moves including your hair.   Way to represent Houston.    Her immediate hatred for the super fans bugged me mostly because she acts like reality television hopping somehow entitles her to be better than people?   You have to start somewhere, right?

Jaclyn - What is it with the ugly girls on this show talking the most shit about everyone else?   Shut your pie hole and go visit Erica Roses' dad please.    

Jamie - All I remember about her is how awkwardly she kissed Ben - apparently her mission this week was to make sure America knows that she got some lessons since.    Thank you Chris for acting as the dummy for her to model on.

Kalon - You coupled with Erica Rose give Houston a really great name.  

Lyndzi - Other than the spelling of her name, I like her.  Well, I liked her until I saw the previews that she falls for Kalon.   REALLY?  

Michael - Didn't you win the last time?   I find it a little unfair for him to be back.   But, at least he is there to find love.   I have an idea Stag - be like every other normal human being in this world and find love off of TV.  Oh yeah, and get a job. 

Nick -  Why does every personal trainer on this show feel the need to do push ups with someone on their back?   We get it, you are strong.  

Rachel - She is my favorite.

Reid - I love him and I love that he went to bat for one of the only normal girls there.  He also had some of the best one-liners of the night.   "Oh twins, all I want to do is hand them some double mint."  "Reid and Paige would make a great team.   Get it - Reid the Paige. "  Although the drama with Ed is likely going to ruin my crush on him, I like him for now. 

Ryan - Who the hell is he? 

Sarah - Who the hell is she?

Tony - Isn't he the guy that left the Bachelorette because he couldn't be away from his  kid?   Makes perfect sense for you to turn around and go right back on television.  

All the fans - Look, I think the fan thing is stupid.   I think they are stupid for thinking they have a shot in hell at making it anywhere on this show.   I am so sure that the producers are going to let the newbies run away with this competition.   Granted the dude that leaked the plan was ridiculous but at least he had a shred of intelligence on how they had any chance at all.    Telling Erica Rose instantaneously ripped away any points for smarts.   Then the Swat guy voting for Paige was even more stupid if he wanted any of his "peers" to have a chance.   Two down- three to go (three places, four people, stupid twins).   And Donna, you accidentally showed up to the pool in your over sized bra.  

Chris Harrison made the show with some of his one liners.   When he called Ed out for the green shorts, I about died.   Although I think the cast sucks, I still love this show.  

I'm back...maybe

As someone who hated English and writing classes in general, I am shocked at how much I have missed writing.   In a weird way, it's kind of cathartic.  Somehow telling cyberspace about my love life or lack thereof was fun for me.   So, I am contemplating giving it another go although I am still not ready to try the online dating thing again.    AND there is very little to report since the last time I wrote but here is a brief synopsis.

- Liked a guy
- Supposedly he liked me but wasn't ready.  (Going to have to call bullshit.)
- Guy liked me
- Didn't like him
- Ignored a few phone calls
- Met a guy friend for drinks
- Apparently, he didn't think we were just friends
- Ignored a few phone calls
- Ran into first guy
- Ignored a few phone calls
- Nothing
- Nothing
- Nothing
- Out of nowhere, both guys called again.
- Ignored a few phone calls
- Ran into first guy last night.
- Anticipating ignoring a few phone calls.

And that is the exciting love life that I have refrained from sharing over the last 6 months.   As for the rest of my life, things couldn't be better.    Still having too much fun and traveling as much as possible.  

As of Monday though, I am cracking the whip on myself to get back in shape.   I am starting a new work out program that is like the P90X stuff.   What I have decided is that I am going to use this blog to keep myself accountable.   So,  I am going to post every day with a picture of what I am eating and what workout I am doing.   Doesn't that sound exciting?   At the same time, I am going to post a picture of my dashboard so that you know just how hot it was outside when I was doing said workout (inside).   To keep it even more exciting, I will have a someecard of the day so that you all get some witty banter along with it.   I don't know how you could possibly contain yourself with all this excitement coming your way.  

In even other news, Sunday is the big Bachelorette finale and I can hardly contain myself.   According to Chris Harrison this is going to be the most dramatic rose ceremony in Bachelorette history!!   Can you believe it?   AND Star magazine says Emily is totally with Chris Harrison.   All signs point to this being the BEST. THREE. HOURS. OF. MY. LIFE. followed by two bonus hours the next night of Bachelor pad.   This is shaping up to be the BEST. WEEKEND. EVER. 

All kidding aside, I am happy to be back but am not making any promises!