The Bachelor - Week 4

Alright, week 4. Here we go...First one on one date I thought was cute. I would love to have a picnic on a vineyard. Also I like that Gia is fun and wants to play games. Makes Jake seem less awkward to be around, because let's face it, he is kinda an awkward cheeseball. I think that Gia is so pretty and bubbly and cute. However I don't know if she is "the one" for Jake.

Group date was alright. I didn't really find anything to special. I am glad that Corrie got out of her shell an little and flirted more with Jake. However, did anyone else think it was super awkward when they were rolling down the sandy hill? Later on the group date when Ashleigh and him had their alone time, it was painful to watch. They weren't really even talking at all. He would be like, "So what's new?" and she would answer with "I don't know, what's new?" Just a real lack of chemistry if ya ask me.

2 on 1 date. First off let me say that I absolutely love 2 on 1 dates. So intense and cut throat. Nothing special about this date. I feel like I could have set up that dinning situation in my parents dining room, just sayin. I was a little shocked that he sent both girls home. It was really retarded that he threw the rose into the fire, dun dun dun... How dramatic! Haha. Also, I didn't love that Kathryn was trying to argue with him to stay, as if it were going to change his mind?

Ok, that big discussion point Vienna... She is really pissing some of the girls off. However, I think that they are kind of being mean to her too, ALWAYS talking behind her back. Ali really needs to stop obsessing over Vienna. Focus on Jake, Ali! Vienna seems nervous and to be honest I would be too. If I knew that the other girls were talking shit about me to Jake, heck yeah I'd be nervous!

Alright, here is my run down on the girls on this week's episode:

Ashleigh: (eliminated) Not surprised, she was pretty quiet and nothing to impressive.
Jessie: (eliminated) Can we say friend zone? And at the risk of sounding shallow, not too cute either.
Ella: (eliminated) I think she was a bit too advanced in life for Jake. I honestly don't think Jake wants to marry a woman that already has a child.
Kathryn: (eliminated) Did not go out with style. Nice girl, but what can ya do.
Corrie: Cute girl, fun personality. I like her.
Tenly: I think she will be around for a long time. Her voice kind of drives me crazy though.
Ali: Causing lots and lots of drama. I don't care for that too much.
Vienna: Twitchy eys and deer in the headlights look. She's shaking in her boots.

Ok... one more thing. Remember last season how Jake was the one trying to tell Jillian that Wes was not a good guy for her, well isn't that exactly what these girls are trying to do with Jake. Hello!

Music Monday

Ok, I'm going to try a new edition to my blog. I'm calling it New Music Monday (dun dun dun). Here I will post the newest jams I have been rocking out to. Its a little present to those who read my blog. Hope you enjoy. Here is the first edition of New Music Monday...

Matthew Mayfield - Better

(This guys is amazing!)

Matthew Mayfield - Maybe Next Christmas

(This song speaks to me..)

Peter Gabriel - Solsbury Hill

(Ok, this one isn't "new" but I have been loving it)

Vampire Weekend - Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa

(Likes this!)

Joshua Radin - What if You

(Slow and perfect)

I think there was a theme with this week's tunes. Sorry they are a tinkle sappy.

Karaoke Night

And the winner of best purchase of the weekend goes to..... Roommate Heidi with her steal of a deal KARAOKE MACHINE!!!!

We all couldn't wait to give it a try when she returned home from Best Buy around 5:30 pm. We sang all our a favorite tunes. Great tunes included (but not exclusive to) Summer of '69, You Can Do It Put Your Back Into It, Amarillo by Morning, Tik Tok, and of course Don't Stop Believin'.

We enjoyed the Karaoke Machine so much we just couldn't stop. We sang till almost 1:30 am! That was almost 8 hours of Karaoke fun! Wonder what the neighbors thought?

The Bachelor - Week 3

I've decided to give weekly updates on my thoughts of ABC's addicting show, The Bachelor. It's already week three but here are my thoughts on this Monday's episode.

Ok... here we go.

1st one on one date was a little cheesey. I'm not a big fan of heights either, but really? Shaking and damn near crying. That sounds like the worst date ever. Last time I checked dates are suppose to be fun and romantic. But then again I am not expert on dates (as I can't really remember my last one). Vienna seems awkward with him. But I think that could just be Jake, because nobody's conversations with him are all that smooth, if you will. I also don't really don't know what exactly it is that she is doing wrong in the house? Obviously the cameras are showing us everything, but I really having found her doing something god awful to the other girls. I think that the other girls are super jealous and are kind of picking on her. Especially Ali, which makes me sad because I did like her.

One on one date number two was alright. Nothing to spectacular about him and that southern bell to me. I'm not a mom, but the whole bringing the kid on to the show seems a little drawn out to me. It makes the date more about the kid then getting to know her. Maybe if it was later into the show, it would be more appropriate/meaningful. It's like "hi I met your kid, but we may or may not even last through the next week".

Group date, can I say adios crazy girl?! She basically said she was leaving and then when he agreed she freaked out. Whatever... she was giving me anxiety anyway. I think that it is good Jake didn't give out a rose on the group date though. Having a girl leave and not really being in the mood kind of makes giving out a rose a little forced.

The won't kiss girl IS being a tease. I fully agree with Jake on this one. She was giving crazy mixed signals. I also think it's dumb that she wouldn't kiss him till her put a ring on her finger. Who does that?!? She was very pretty and I think she had a decent personality, but she couldn't get things figured out.

The other girl that went home, who was that?! She hardly ever got on the camera. Did she even have an interview?

All and all, an okay episode. I just wish things weren't so cheesey. Is it just me or have the past seasons not THIS bad? Maybe I'm just older and more jaded.

What are your thoughts on this week's Bachelor?

Moscow - The one not in Russia

Oh Moscow. How I do love you.

It was a long weekend with Monday being Martin Luther King’s birthday. I didn’t have to work on Monday, so I extended my trip to eastern Washington and went down to Moscow, Idaho to visit my brother for the night.

I love the friends that Nate has made at college. They are so nice to me and good for Nate. We of course went and ate upon my arrival. They preceded to go to a small house party.

The night is a little blurry, but it was worth the hour drive out of my way. Miss you brother!

If the dress fits...

I have very exciting news to report. My dear friend from college, Marcy White, is ENGAGED!! Yay! She is going to marry a very sweet man named Steve. If you know me at all I am obsessed with any and everything wedding. I have been planning my own wedding ever since I was 12. So of course I was thrilled to hear that one of my best friends was now tying the knot!

This weekend I drove over to Spokane, Washington to help my turtle dove find a wedding dress. This was such a fun experience. She had made several appointments at different bridal shops in Spokompton.

Our first stop was Marcella’s. This was by far our favorite shop. They were so helpful. We had a young, cute, knowledgeable bridal consultant helping us out. Marcy tried on many dresses and she looked stunning in all of them. It’s hard for that girl to look bad in anything. I had made score cards for us, the peanut gallery, to rate the dresses as she came out in them. At one point during appointment number 1, she was torn between two very different, but extremely beautiful dresses. We decided to keep looking at our other appointments but to remember those gems that we found at Marcella’s.

Appointment number two was at David’s Bridal. This experience was awful. It was so busy, we hardly got any help, they didn’t really seem to care about our business (and why would they, it’s like a warehouse in there), and all the dresses just seemed very cheap and really not that cute. Marcy didn’t even find a dress she wanted to try on there. We left unsatisfied with David.

Later that night, Marcy and I drove all around Spokane looking for a pub to have a cold drink and catch up. It had been almost 5 months since we last saw each other and I wanted her to spill all the juicy details about her soon to be hubby. After a few miles, some help from my trusty GPS, and a couple good tunes on the radio, we found a bar and called it good. Marcy answered some questions I had for her about her newest life changing decision, and I can say that I think she is totally ready to be married (not that I am an expert or anything). I am so happy for her and Steve. They seem to be so in love and good for each other. Marcy also asked me if I would be her Maid of Honor. I am so excited to be the MOH for her.

Day two of wedding dress shopping we went to appointment number three at Massuto’s. This was a smaller shop similar to Marcella’s. Marcy tried on a few more dresses, but none that really wowed her like her favorite at Marcella’s. She decided that this other dress at Marcella’s was the one she was to be wed in. So we drove a short distance across town back to that bridal shop.

Marcy tried the dress on one last time. She looked so beautiful, I cried a little. Like I mentioned earlier, I am a sucker for weddings. We also found bridesmaid dresses at the shop too. I brought champagne and sparkling cider, so we celebrated “finding the perfect dress” with a champagne toast! The trip to Spokane was a great success. Marcy left with a beautiful gown, all the bridesmaids had dresses, and I got to spend some much needed time with my close friend. Congratulations Marcy!!