And the winner is...

I'm calling it now...J.P. wins this season. Ali, the last Bachelorette, feels the same way and no I am not copying her. I looked at a spoiler website last week and saw who the final four were and made my guess. I liked him from the first episode (last week) and he was so cute last night. I think they would be a great couple.

I know I said I liked Will, but I changed my mind. Their date was cute, but I don't see it working out. Actually, I know it won't. Also, the preview for next week shows him acting like a jerk. The guys do a comedy roast about each other (and Ashley) and Will takes it too far.

Jeff. He needs to go home. I initially liked what he was trying to do too, but come on Ashley! Sending home some great guys like Matt (she even talked to his mom on the phone) instead of him was pretty stupid. I like Ashley and all, but she is not making the best decisions right now and it's only the beginning. I was not a fan of doing a a coin toss to determine whether Mickey got a rose or not. That was just rude.

Bentley. I want him to be gone. I know he will be eventually, but I want that time to be now. I don't care if he's only on the show for dramatic purposes or if he really does care about her and is only doing what the producers tell him to. It's not fair to Ashley. Messing with a girl's heart just to boost ratings is not cool in my book. I'm sure lots of people would still watch the show even if there wasn't a guy/girl playing that role each season. I mean, yeah drama is fun to watch and makes the show interesting, but people watch to see two people fall in love.

Speaking of love...
You can get some great advice from people on YouTube. There was one video (I'm not going to mention which one or share the link because the whole thing wasn't the best or have the cleanest language) that was talking about boyfriends and love. I really liked one part. He said, "[Love] is like getting your period. It happens at different times for different people." True words.

The New Bachelorette

The Bachelorette has started up again! I didn't watch this past season of The Bachelor because it didn't peak my interest, so I don't really know anything about Ashley Herbert. The premiere was good. I already hate Bentley (who hails from SLC), as I'm sure most women do. Ashley got a tip that he's not on the show for the right reasons and you can tell. I noticed some friends on fb talking about him and one of their friends is friends with Bentley's cousin. He said that the producers tell Bentley to say stuff, which makes sense because it's reality t.v. and drama boosts ratings. He's also LDS, but they bleep him out when he doesn't swear. Not sure what all is true, but the show makes him look like a jerk. While I do love me some drama, I feel bad for Ashley. The preview for the season makes it seem like she really falls for him and he makes it pretty far before she figures out that he a lying jerk of a man. There always has to one every season. I felt bad for one guy that really wanted to be there and didn't get to stay because of Bentley.

This season look like it's going to be good. In the premiere, one guy got sent home (before the rose ceremony) for getting drunk and passing out. Not a good first impression. I'm cool with that. I didn't like him because he was giving Jeff a lot of crap for wearing a mask. Jeff decided to wear a mask and keep his face hidden so Ashley gets to know him and doesn't pay attention to looks, but from what I can tell, he doesn't look horrible. There are some pretty good looking guys for her to choose from. My favorites right now (for Ashley, not me) are Will, West, Ryan P. and J.P.

I can't wait for next week and to see how the whole Bentley situation plays out. If you want to know which guys I'm referring to, you can find them here.

I'm A Smurf And Other Thoughts

Today I was going to start painting our fence, but it got too hot too soon so I didn't end up doing it. Since I was going to paint, I was wearing my painting shorts. I told Sunhee the pink spots on them were from painting Alina's room in our old house in Beaverton. She said, "They still fit you after that long?" I told her yes because I don't grow anymore and that the only time my height will change is when I'm old and I shrink. Will said, "You'll be a smurf!" I told him he meant dwarf, not smurf. He said, "No, a smurf!" I tried to explain that smurfs weren't real, but he wouldn't hear any of it. I guess I'm destined to be a smurf.

Will is just so cute and says the funniest things. For lunch I made them Ramen noodles and I asked him which flavor he wanted. I asked him if he wanted beef or chicken and he told me he wanted regular. I told, "So, you want chicken." He said, "No, I want regular." I told him regular was chicken because that's what he usually has. He said, "Ok, but no chicken in it." How adorable is that?

Can you believe this weather? CRAZY! It was like 100 degrees today. It has been so hot the last two days and I've got a lovely sunburn to prove it. I remember to buy sunscreen every summer, now I just need to remember to put it on.

Okay, so I have to apologize for not blogging in a few weeks. My bad! Now I have to catch up on things.

The Bachelorette:

I know I said I wanted to see more of Chris N. and I got my wish. Too bad it was train wreck. He was so awkward with Ali. I felt bad for the guy, but he had to go because he obviously wasn't the one. Justin is a JERK! He was the one that had a girlfriend back home. Messing with Ali and her feelings the way he did and taking the spot of someone that could have been great for her was wrong. WHAT A JERK! I'm glad he's gone. I'm glad Kasey is gone too. I didn't like him. He had issues, I didn't like his voice (talking or singing), and all he ever said was that he was there "to guard and protect Ali's heart," which got annoying after about 20 times. Craig R. is gone too. He and Ali didn't have any romantic chemistry. They were just like friends. Next week is hometown week so I can't wait to see how that goes. From the previews for the rest of the season, it looks like Frank is going to do something stupid. I've like him from the beginning so I hope he stays around. I also really like Roberto. I have no idea who Ali is going to choose. I also thought that the interview with Jake and Vienna was a HUGE joke. I knew they weren't going to last.

Last Tuesday night I really wanted to see the midnight showing of Eclipse so I got a small group of friends together (that didn't already have tickets) and we went and saw it. It was so good. The best of the three. One of my favorite parts of the night was the preview for the last Harry Potter Movie. At the end it said it going to be in 3D and the whole theater erupted with outrage. I agree. What is with every new movie coming out in 3D? In my opinion it ruins the movie. The other part I liked was that there was a guy dressed like a vampire. He wasn't that good looking , but he was better than Rob Pattinson. I really don't like him. It was a fun night. Needless to say I was tired the next day and started getting a sore throat.

Wednesday through Friday I was sick with a sore throat and had a 24 hour flu bug or something. It sucked. I was miserable and vomiting does not help a sore throat. Luckily, I have a great family who takes care of me and does my chores while I'm incapacitated. Thank you guys!

Saturday I finally got to see Alina play softball. It only took me like three years to make it to a game. What a terrible sister I am! She is AMAZING! She caught almost every ball that came her way or she made it to the ball fast and was able to throw it to first and get the other team out. She is one of the best girls on the team. I'm so proud of her!

For the 4th of July I didn't really do anything. We had Break the Fast and the theme wa BBQ. I made read velvet cupcakes to be festive and they turned out great. I wish I had taken a picture. I wanted to try and be fancy so I got out Nana's old cake decorating stuff and did a basic swirl with the frosting and added some red sprinkles. They were a hit and I was very pleased. Yay for cupcakes!

And The Great Purge Continues...

(A Louis Vuitton Trash Bag...How cool is that?!?)

So today I did some more cleaning in the kitchen. The job still isn't done, but it's getting there. Slowly, but getting there. Mimi and Nana are so funny when they argue and bicker about little things. Since we were purging the kitchen of unwanted items, they went back and forth a few times about whether we should keep or get rid of some things. They are so comical without even trying and they make the smallest things, like getting rid of a spice rack or a platter, really funny. I told them when I first came home from school that I missed their little bickering sessions. And I did.

As we were discovering lost treasures that haven't seen daylight in quite some time, I acquired a CROCK POT! It's Tanya's old one. We have a new one, but it hardly gets used. I'm so excited about the new addition to my slowly growing collection of items for my kitchen! Sunday dinners at school are going to be nice. I can just plop food in the pot and "fugetaboutit" as they say in New York.

Side Note: I'm watching The Bachelorette while writing this and they traveled to NYC this week. Hence the accent above. Is it just me or was there a plethora of horrible singing in this episode? I am not happy with the outcome for Jesse tonight. I think he deserved to stay at least one more week and that Kasey should have been in his place. I was glad to see Jonathan go home though. I never really liked him. Kasey has some problems, psychologically. I'm a psych major so you know I'm right. I am not pleased he's still around. I really hope he's the next one to go. This week I become fond of Chris L. and Kirk. After last week I wasn't sure if the chemistry Ali and Kirk had was real and wasn't just imagined (I think that's word I want to use) from their scene in the music video, but I like them together. He was sweet walking her back to her room and putting her to bed because she was sick. However, the previews for next week make it seem like he could be the one that has the secret girlfriend. I don't know. I should stop hypothesizing about what's going to happen based on the previews because they really don't show much and I really haven't been right. I hate being wrong. I want to see more of Chris N. He's still around, but not much has happened between him and Ali. Can't wait to see what comes next.

Back to the purge. It's really fun to get rid of things. It gives you this nice cleansing feeling. If only I didn't have a problem getting rid of my own stuff. I hope I continue to find more treasures in my own home.

Thoughts On What I Watched

"Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it." ~Greg Anderson

So... the Glee finale. LOVED IT! The medley of Journey songs was AMAZING! This episode was definitely one of my favorites. Everything really came full circle. I was right; New Directions didn't win, but that's okay. It wasn't about winning, it was about doing what they love. However, I do think that they should have won because they did do better than Vocal Adrenaline. I also fell in love with Sue's character even more. She definitely gained some respect when she was the only one that voted for New Directions to win and allowed the glee club to have one more year. I also loved when she had a tear in her eye while watching the glee club sing to Mr. Schuester. It was a new side of Sue and I liked it. The only other time I think I've seen this side is when we met her disabled sister. I don't know how I'm going to be able to wait until September for it to return.

Pretty Little Liars. I don't know how I feel about this show yet. I love the plot, but I wasn't too crazy about some of things that happened in the pilot. This is why I wanted to read the books. I wanted to know what to expect. I don't know if this show is going to make the cut to become part of my Tuesday evening routine.

The Bachelorette --> I really didn't use to watch this show until my uncle was visiting and got me hooked. So thanks Jason! I'm still deciding on which guy(s) I like the best. I guess right now I like Frank and Roberto. They both seem like great guys for Ali. I don't like Jonathan, aka "the weatherman" and I'm still questioning Justin, the wrestler. I think it's dumb that everyone started questioning his motives because he is a professional wrestler. It seems like he's there for Ali, but he could very well be the guy that makes it far and then leaves because he has a girlfriend or something (that's what a preview made it sound like). I am glad that Craig M. is gone. He was crazy and just loved to start drama. I'm kind of wondering if the chemistry between Ali and Kirk is real or just because of the scene they had together for the music video. The preview for next week made Kasey seem like a weirdo. I hate the sound of his voice. From the look of the preview he sings to Ali on their date and she agrees with me. I'm really curious to see what happens.

Just Another Manic Monday...Not Really

Today was pretty uneventful. I cleaned a little, pulled some weeds, made my own calzone for dinner and then went to work. The best part about today was that The Secret Life of the American Teenager is back!

I love that show. It was starting to go downhill a little bit, but I hope this season is better than ever.

Tonight was also The Bachelorette. I recorded it, but I haven't had a chance to watch it yet. I love Ali! She 's so cute and I'm glad Jake didn't let her back on the show and am glad he didn't pick Tenley. They were both too good for him. I hope things work out well for Ali and I can't wait to see who she picks.

Tomorrow is the series premiere of Pretty Little Liars on abc family. The previews looked good and the plot sounded interesting. Being the bookworm that I am, I decided to check out the books from the library. I haven't started reading them yet because I got them out of order. The first one had a lot of holds on it. Everyone had the same idea. So I have the 2nd and 3rd. Just waiting for the first one. I want to read them so badly. Hopefully it comes in soon.

Tomorrow is also the season finale of GLEE! Sad. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this show (can't stress how much). I'm a GLEEK and proud of it!

I love the characters and I love the music, although some songs are awkward and make me want to look away from embarrassment. Well, not so much the songs, but the scenes that go with the songs. Like last week's episode where Will was singing to Sue. MOST AWKWARD FEW MINUTES OF MY LIFE! Okay, maybe a bit of an overstatement but not by much. I couldn't watch. Anyway, tomorrow's episode takes place at regionals. I think it would be nice if New Directions kicked Vocal Adrenaline's butt; however, I think they will just fall short of winning. They need to lose so they have the fire to come back and win next season. If they win now, what would come next? I'm excited to see it, but sad that I'm going to have to wait three months for it to return.

That's all for now. I'm sure I'll have lots to say tomorrow after the Glee finale, premiere of Pretty Little Liars and catching up on The Bachelorette.

And thank you Bilbee for becoming a follower. I'm officially halfway to my goal of ten!