I have to say that even though I had to stay up way TOO LATE to watch the entire 90 minute episode, the Bachelorette did not disappoint! 🙂
I’ve had mixed reviews from some of you. Yes, you’ll watch. No, you won’t. You meant to. Your DVR didn’t record it (poor Niki!). Or you don’t watch reality TV in general (how? HOW?).
At any rate, I watched. And now I have to talk about it. Clearly.
I do have to confess that I did not take notes last night.
I couldn’t. It was too late. I have since contacted ABC and let them know that I have to study the show and take notes so please come on earlier. They said now that Dancing with the Stars is over, they think they can accommodate me. ABC stands for All Bloggers Communicate about the Bachelorette. I knew it.
I like Emily. A lot.
I do think that she is a little too sweet and Southern Belle for me when she is around the guys. Luckily, I am not trying to win her heart in the hopes of asking her to marry me. But I love how real and down to earth she is when she is in front of the cameras. Love it. She’s funny, too!
Some of the guys . . . cute. Very cute.
Some of the guys . . . dorky nerdy greasy long haired yuckiness egg carrying weirdo just not my type.
The details are hard for me to talk about because I didn’t take notes. I know. I have failed you.
I do have some highlights that I remember.
I like the Race Car Driver.
I do not like Helicopter Boy. Obviously. Number one: you came in a helicopter. You’re on the wrong season. You should have been on Ben’s season. Number two: you came on a helicopter.
First Impression Rose Boy: well, here’s the thing. He’s nice enough. But in the beginning of the show, they showed a single dad. And it appeared as if his son was about . . . oh . . . let’s say five years old. Seven years old, tops. But First Impression Rose Boy said his son was twelve years old.
Is this a different guy?
I may have been that small when I was twelve, but I didn’t know it was a common phenomenon.
Egg guy – no. No, no, no, no, no.
Long haired greasy guy – No. NO. Did she pick him? I can’t remember. But if we thought Ben’s hair was bad . . . ohmyword.
Alejandro made me want to sing the Lady Gaga song.
I was so surprised that she liked that Colorado skateboarder! I think I’m missing something. Like my youth. I went through a skater phase when I was . . . 15 or so. Although I didn’t skateboard. Or even try. I just wore high top converse shoes and wrote all over them in sharpie marker because I thought I was cool. And I followed cute skater boys all around town.
And why is Stevie called Stevie? Doesn’t he just want to be Steve? Wouldn’t you? I would not want to be called Stevie. No.
The previews for the whole season look great! Emily uses a bad word and tells someone off. SHOCKING, I tell ya!
What did you all think? Do you have a favorite yet? I’m partial to Race Car Driver right now. He seemed normal. Which was kind of hard to find among the Prince Charmings and all the other weirdos.
If you missed the episode and you really really really need to see it, I found it online. Click {HERE}. If you click, I am not responsible.
SQUIRREL.
Meanwhile, you know how I lost my contact last week? In my eye?
Well, I’m just going to list my injuries since then.
1. I smashed my pinkie between the paper trimmer and a chair. Don’t ask. All I know is that I still have my pinkie, but it’s an odd shape at the moment. It’s not teeny tiny, either.
2. I burned myself with the curling iron on my inside wrist in the shape of a perfect crescent moon. Nope. I don’t use a curling iron. I literally plugged it in to see if I could do something different with my hair (FYI – I only have two styles. Ponytail or Down. The End.) and that’s what happened.
3. Today’s injury.
I was getting butcher paper. By myself.
I pulled it. Far. I needed a lot. I went back to the roller to slam the gray bar back onto the paper so that I could rip off the paper in a clean sweep. Does this make sense? Do you know what I’m talking about? It makes a straight edge. No scissors necessary! It’s a gray bar made out of metal. Thus, the gray.
Well, that gray bar fell off.
On my forehead.
Hard.
I have a bump.
I was going to take a picture of it for you, but then I thought you wouldn’t notice the bump due to my wrinkles and lack of botox. I missed my appointment this week due to my mini vacay to Italy. It was a toss up, but I went for the wine and pasta instead.
But it hurts. I did not get knocked out. But I did stumble around a little bit.
I ran through a quick IQ test to make sure I was okay and did not have a concussion.
What’s your name? Kristin
What do you watch on TV? Reality
What do you do on your computer? Blog and Stalk
How tall are you? 5′ 10″
All is well.
HAHA! I love your blog. I've been following you for a little bit now, for your awesome monthly poems, you use the same math curriculum as my district, all your great commentary and of course your Talk About It Tuesday!
Of course I watched The Bachelorette, I love Emily and don't care for the helicopter guy, I just couldn't wait to hear your thoughts about him and his helicopter, thats all I could think as I watched! 🙂 I was also appalled that a grown man went by Stevie. I have a Stevie in my first grade now and all I could think was "I hope he doesn't still go by that name in 20 years!" Not sure if I have a favorite yet, we will see!
I'm so excited Talk About it Tuesdays are back!!!! I'm a reality TV addict too! And what was up with the guy that had 6 kids? 6???? He was hilarious at the end when he didn't get a rose! Thanks for the laughs!
Sorry I laughed when you were attacked by the gray cutter, only because that is something that would happen to me.
I watched the Bachelorette last night so I could better understand your Talk About It Tuesday. They were 2 seperate guys. I think I like the one with the younger son better. I will admit that I was half paying attention, laundry needed to be folded.
Helicopter man is a joke!
I go workout at 8:30 at night, so I can't start watching all my reality T.V until about 10. That means on Mondays I go to bed around 12:30 just so I can get the episode in! I love love love anything reality and I love Emily as well.
Race Car Driver is definitely my favorite. I think his name is Arie (Or something like that)
I also liked the guy with the bobble heads. (I can't remember his name) It was a little weird, but I think he was cute!
Definitely a no with the guy and the egg.
What was up with the guy dressing up as a grandma. Wasn't really funny to me and a little awkward.
The guy with the paper that was written on both sides. One side said "You're so beautiful" and the other said "I'm no nervous"
Oh my goodness I laughed so hard and I can't even remember who did that? Did he go home? I hope not because I thought that was so clever!
I really hope that this season someone doesn't say something like… "This wall we have to scale down is just like our relationship. It is going to be scary sometimes, but we have to just take a leap of faith!"
Do you know what I am talking about. This is the classic Bachelor comment! ha
Thanks so sharing. I loved reading your post.
Totally Terrific Teaching Tools
Lohren Nolan
Thanks "for" sharing. I am also sorry my comment is so long! ha I guess you can really tell I like the bachelorette just as much as you!
Totally Terrific Teaching Tools
Lohren Nolan
Okay, I was laughing (lots) thoughout your blog, but then when you said 5'10" I lost it. I may never stop laughing. I can barely type. 5'10"!! When we finally meet I am going to act super surprised when I see you and I am going to say, "I thought you were 5'10"!"
Camille
An Open Door
5'10" … you almost got away with it. I read it and didn't think anything of it. Then I stared at it for about 3 seconds thinking "wait a minute" she's can't be that tall.
I too like Emily. I don't have a favorite yet, though.
Thank you for Talk About It Tuesday! I love your recaps. You make me laugh and smile which is much needed after my long long day 😀
You crack me up!!
Kimberly
The Learning Tree
I'm so glad the Bachelorette is back and so is Talk About it Tuesday. Yes, Race Car Driver is a keeper. @ Lohren….I also liked the guy who wrote on the paper. I think he's the former football player who they showed working with kids. I think there was a definite spark there. Going to be a good season!
I'm so glad the Bachelorette is back and so is Talk About it Tuesday. Yes, Race Car Driver is a keeper. @ Lohren….I also liked the guy who wrote on the paper. I think he's the former football player who they showed working with kids. I think there was a definite spark there. Going to be a good season!
You always make me laugh at loud, Kristin!! You have a true gift for writing. Thanks for sharing your gift with all of us who read your blog. You always make my day better:)
Connie:)
http://www.welcometofirstgraderoom5.blogspot.com
You. Crack. Me. Up!!! Thank you for sharing, I don't get to watch the Bachelorette, my husband HATES it, but I love to read about it on your blog!!
Delanna
P.S. I am also a teeny tiny teacher who thinks she is 5'10"…but am really only (on a good straight back day)5'1"!
Oh My Word. Just when I thought I was going to get a special treat of having Talk About it Tuesday back (and it WAS a treat!!!), we get the weekly injury report too! Too, too funny! I'm glad you weren't seriously hurt in any of the incidents, but geez what a week you had! And 5'10"? I'm still laughing! Have a great day! (And is it summer yet?)
Kristen, you always put a smile on my face. The guy with the paper is Ryan Bowers from Augusta, Ga. I may have to watch this season just to watch the "hometown hero"! Hope your injuries heal quickly!
How, you say. I used to watch reality TV. But I have enough drama in my own life that trying to follow someone else's just got to complicated. But I know I will be able to follow along with all of the bachelorette's adventures because of your very detailed recaps. Although "Egg Man" got me curious enough that I might just have to check it out for myself. That is not an inside joke I want to be on the outside of! Sorry you got hit in the head. But I laughed – I think we all did, a little. We have five more days of school not counting the rest of today (Wednesday). We are getting antsy. All of us teachers will be loudly singing "School's Out for Summer" as our anthem. We might scare some children. It will be worth it.
Okay… HOW do I not see TV? Easy… 1 husband, 3 sons, 1 TV, Grad School, a 3000 sq foot house, 1 car, & working. I will let you do the math….
I LOVE LOVE LOVE that you gave me the online link. You MUST do that every week. I am watching it right now! Its a commercial.
Oh and I called in late today! HA!
Prince charming … NONONO! Helicopter boy – NO!
David – Singer, stalker??? His Emily song scares me. Skaterboy bad hair needs to grow up. YUCK!
Like: Ryan – the guy who works in the gyms with the kids. Single dad is Tony and he has a 5 yr old son. Race car guy.
Another commercial. I will be back with more!
I love her and I want her house. GORGEOUS!!!
Misty
Think, Wonder, & Teach
Skateboard dude reminds me of Ducky from Pretty in Pink, so at my house, he is henceforth known as "Ducky."
Loved your post. Especially SQUIRREL. Did I spell that right? I don't think I did but it is ok because I teach Kindergarten 🙂 I have a stuffed talking Dug that says Squirrel. He is my favorite. Your post made my day. You think like me which is scary.
Doug is a different guy with an 11 year old so there are 2 dads. Nonono… Stevie is too angry and egg boy is just weird. UGH!
Misty (who really needs to go to work!)
Think, Wonder, & Teach
I like sports trainer guy since he works with kids. Race car guy is up there too. Egg guy almost splattered his egg during roses. Cracked me right up. I can't believe the butcher paper attacked you! When you were hanging rope I thought you might be trying to end it all due to the stress of open house. Glad we have Mondays to look forward to now.
Oh, I am so glad you are back!!!
I am not even that big of a fan of the bachelor/bachelorette.. but I watch and read your recap posts.
Egg boy is from my state- about an hour away from my town. Thanks for the great representation! Lovely…
I like race car boy too!
YESSSSSSS!!!!! I've been waiting….for a girl like you….to come into my life…to bring Talk About It Tuesdays back!!!!! Let's not ponder how much I enjoy this show…let's just NOT! 🙂
I took notes this time JUST so that I could follow along with your Talk About It Tuesday! Who am I??? The teacher's pet???
My faves so far are:
Ryan {very tan, spiky hair, runs sports clinic, from Georgia}
Charlie {traumatic accident, teddy bear type!}
All my friends love Arie {race car driver}. The symbolism is a little much for me, but since everyone else clearly digs him, I will pay him more attention next week!
Next week is the last Bach on a school night! WOO HOO!
Your injuries worry me. Please be careful! 🙂
Looking forward to next Tuesday already….
Kelli 🙂
Castles and Crayons
Love your bachelorette notes, maybe I'm doing it wrong but I always pull up real hard on the paper so the grey bar rips it clean? Dunno but it works for me usually.
I totally missed the Bachorlette!! I will have to check up next week. I looove Emily! She is just too cute, also too cute!
rOFL…. awwwww i just love you.
WHAT? You are a clutz like me, too? No way!
I am partial to the race car driver… greasy long hair guy would be VERY cute IF he'd cut his hair.
An egg? WTH?
Helicopter boy should have been sent packing … right back to his helicopter.
Again… can't thank you enough for MAKING me watch Bachelor/Bachelorette (not sure if this is a true thank you or sarcasm yet … 🙂
All I know is I LOVE Talk About it Tuesday and I HAVE to follow along.
As a Mississippian, I can not take responsibility for the guy with the egg. Generally speaking, we don't do that. Just FYI!
Laura
Peace, Love, and First Grade
LOL! When it rains, it pours and I believe you have been drenched in the injury storm!
I do NOT ever laugh when someone gets hurt-that is mean, and I'm not a mean person. But I would have liked to have been a teeny tiny fly on the wall during the butcher paper incident. Because I would have nursed you back to health. I would NOT have laughed! 🙂
Shannon
http://www.irunreadteach.wordpress.com
Was it, perhaps, the black butcher paper?? You should've taken that as a sign!!!