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Bachelor Nick Week 4

This show is 15 years old…

That was the only season I didn’t watch. And now I have so many thoughts!

On to week four!

  • Vanessa is too good for Nick.
  • Nick you aren’t even being honest with yourself.
  • Seriously is all that Corinne does is sleep?
  • Corinne. Girl, you are privileged. And they are not obsessed with you. They were trying to give you a heads up to get your head out of your butt.
  • I don’t think Corinne goes home. I say she is here for another couple weeks.
  • Josephine got in with her song…serious side eye.
  • AHHH the suspense of this rose ceremony.
  • All the looks when he called Corinne’s name. This just got real…I could feel the whole room deflate.
  • I think Christen will be on Bachelor in Paradise.
  • Corinne’s fake speech while they celebrate with champagne gives me all the eye rolls.
  • Do they change the furniture in the main room? I don’t remember the couches being teal.
  • They are all so excited about Milwaukee. I mean I love the midwest, but they are all SOOOOO excited.
  • Where do they find these houses to stay in?
  • Nick’s parents give me the warm fuzzies. They are adorable.
  • It’s like these women have never fed ducks before…
  • Danielle seems really sweet.
  • This is so awkward with Nick’s ex girlfriend. But Amber is married/engaged, and she was really down to earth considering they have a past.
  • Nick is just telling Danielle all the places he fooled around with girls.
  • Danielle is me.
  • That is a large group date.
  • I love how these women dressed for the farm.
  • I mean if Corinne doesn’t want to shovel poop, I can’t really blame her. The whole thing isn’t really ideal.
  • That scrapbook from Vanessa’s students is precious.
  • Corinne approaching the women with that smile. And then Sara calling her out for her maturity.
  • Abraham Lincoln and Michael Jordan took naps?
  • It’s Corinne’s world and we are just living in it.
  • Corinne reacting to Kristina’s conversation was childish. She didn’t attack you Corinne. She told you how she’s sees it. I am not sure about the panic attack that she is claiming she had putting her in that peaceful slumber. I am not one to fool around with anxiety, but I don’t know how truthful that is.
  • Corinne, a relationship is more than just kissing. You are going to have to a lot of adult conversations if you get engaged.
  • I love when they show Bella, his sister, with Nick. They are so cute together.
  • Wow this is big that he chose Raven to meet his parents. I met Tom’s parents after a month dating, which is about the same time as this. However this is totally different circumstances. Big deal.
  • I LOVE ROLLERSKATING! Some of them are not taking it seriously with the rollerblades.
  • It is interesting that Raven had an experience with catching her ex cheating on her, but yet is going into this experience where she is dating someone who is dating 15 other people. Also this is very aggressive behavior. This stiletto business seems like a big alert.
  • Yes Corinne has said stuff behind people’s back to all of America. ALL OF AMERICA.
  • Taylor pulled the counselor on Corinne.
  • I also think Corinne will be on BIP.
  • UGH Seriously! Why are they keeping the rose ceremonies from me?
  • Also I agree with Alexis about Nicolas Cage. Seriously the worst.

Favorites:  Danielle, Rachel and Vanessa

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Bachelor Nick Week 3

Here are my thoughts from this week’s craziness.

  • I think that it was a good move for Nick to be open to the women about the backstory with Liz.
  • However, isn’t Liz similar to how he came back for Kaitlyn? Just saying…
  • I just can’t watch Corinne. It’s great that she is so positive about her body and her sexuality, but I just feel like someday she will be embarrassed by this behavior.
  • I’m glad that Nick said he wanted to slow Corinne down a little.
  • Thank goodness Jasmine interrupted Corinne and Nick.
  • Really Corinne? You have to know that you were not going to be the center of attention the whole time you were in the house right? I think she has some self-esteem issues she needs to address. I feel for her in a way.
  • Is Corinne sleeping through the rose ceremony because she already has a rose?
  • I think my favorite part of this show is seeing all the formal wear. I would wear formal wear every day if it was appropriate (and affordable).
  • Oh Hailey, you are 23. You are still young. Don’t give up girl!
  • Ok I am an N’SYNC girl myself, but I would have loved the Back Street Boys date. I mean come on. I grew up in the 90s.
  • There is a mom dance?
  • Do you think they ever have people who don’t drink on this show?
  • Jasmine is so lucky to be on this date with her dance history.
  • Yes Corinne, you are upset that you are not the center of attention.
  • That is really awkward to have the women standing on the sideline as Danielle and Nick are solo dancing. And then kissing…
  • Am I alone in this, but does Jasmine remind anyone of Gabrielle Union? I think they have a similar voice.
  • I mean, I might be there with Corinne and all the sleeping. This whole thing has to be exhausting.
  • BAHHHHH, I am loving these reactions to Corinne’s nanny. I about fell out of my chair I was laughing so hard. But seriously, how does she plan on taking care of someone else?
  • Everything about this…https://www.buzzfeed.com/caseyrackham/corinne-has-a-nanny?utm_term=.unOVVMJZ1y#.feAAAenVGq
  • The Zero Gravity plane. How do I get to do that? Tom would freak out if I got this for him.
  • Poor Vanessa. That seems awful to throw up on your first date. That’s the start of something real if he can still kiss her after she puked.
  • BAHHH I would have died to meet Allyson Felix.
  • This track and field date would be so fun.
  • Astrid getting that ring after the dash was so funny to watch.
  • Are they having this cocktail party in a Pier One? I don’t understand the set up of all that furniture and vases.
  • I love how they are supportive of each other getting the confidence and validation from Nick. Its funny, ironic and awesome all at the same time.
  • Yassss! Rachel!
  • What make up are these gals wearing to feel comfortable being around water?
  • This bouncy house scene is ridiculous.
  • Alexis is hilarious. She is that person who says what everyone is thinking.
  • Corinne is NAPPING AGAIN!
  • There is always one episode where everyone dogs on one person.
  • I think that it is fair that Vanessa kind of interrogated Nick. I mean what is he really wanting? She was honest and firm with how she felt. I think she nailed it.
  •  No ABC. You need to cut this crap out with not ending the episode with the rose ceremony.

Favorites:  Rachel and Vanessa

( I am calling it right now that one of them will be the next Bachelorette.)

I also just found these Bachelor Recap with the Ellen Staff. Whattt? I love Andy Z, and now I love Tracy.

 

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Bachelor Nick Week 2

And the raunch-fest has begun. Here are my thoughts n this week’s episode and how Nick is doing.

  • What is with having the bridal theme dates? This is not the first time they have done that.
  • Corinne is ready to fight.
  • I think this bridal shoot is forcing these first kisses. And I feel like it ruins that moment of your first kiss.
  • Brittany in the top less outfit, and then Corinne’s response. You could tell she was drunk. That was so uncomfortable.
  • HOW DID CORINNE WIN THAT CHALLENGE?
  • What Nick and Corinne had was not chemistry. It was awkward. And it looked/sounded like Nick was not sure what to do.
  • Of course no one has held your boobs like that. You did it forcefully in front of a large group of people, oh and America.
  • Raven interrupting the kiss. That would throw me off so much, but Raven handled it like a champ. I do love hearing her talk. She has the best accent.
  • Liz’s smile could not be more fake.
  • Why is Corinne mad that Taylor interrupted her back? You have already stole him several times…She is cray cray.
  • Corinne lecturing the group for being there for yourself-She is so drunk…
  • WHY DID NICK GIVE CORINNE THAT ROSE? Maybe he isn’t the Nick we saw in BIP.
  • “I was literally just the Corinne.” WTH.
  • Raven was blunt. “If Nick likes someone who leads with their sexuality, no wonder it’s his fourth time.” Bamm.
  • Christen has a normal reaction when Liz told her about their past. I still don’t know how genuine she [Liz] is.
  • Danielle seems really sweet and normal.
  • Nick is really awkward with Liz.
  • Do people really go to this break up museum? It just seems like a weird social event. [Edit:  My friend just went to Hollywood, and she reported that this is really the only thing to do on Hollywood Blvd. Also it is only $10, so I am sure that is a draw.]
  • Liz was ballsy having that conversation in front of everyone. She was really raw and challenged him.
  • I am loving Christen’s reactions.
  • Why is Liz looking so defensive when Nick approaches her?
  • Liz doesn’t make any sense. I agree with Nick. If she wanted to know more about him, why didn’t she call him?
  • I am glad Nick sent Liz home. I don’t think her motives were completely pure towards a relationship.
  • TO BE CONTINUED…Stop it Bachelor. These should not be allowed.

Favorites:  Christen, Danielle, Vanessa, Raven

Who are your favorites currently?

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Oy With the Poodles Already.

It’s about time the revival is here. This is one of my favorite shows of all time. I am sure there are many out there that share my enthusiasm.

SO. VERY. EXCITED.

I have re-watched this show so many times. I resonate with both Lorelei and Rory for different reasons each time I watch it.

As I have re-watched it though, here are some things that I have noticed that are odd:

  • Seriously, how do they go to Luke’s every morning for breakfast before Rory has to get to Chilton? Who has time for that?
  • They make really late Friday night plans for after Friday night dinners at the grandparents which is supposedly 30 minutes away. Again, who has time for that?
  • The actress who plays the girlfriend of Jess’s dad is also April’s mom in later episodes. Same actress two different characters.
  • There are two different Caesars. In the first season it is an older skinny man, and then in later seasons it is the heftier younger Caesar. Who might I add was also at the Chilton dance in one of the earlier episodes as an extra student. I am on to you GG producers…
  • The dorm size is just plain ridiculous.
  • How are Paris and Rory graduating at the same time with Rory’s lost semester and not taking any summer classes? We all know that Paris was accelerated, so I don’t understand why they graduate in the same year.
  • Did anyone else think that the Yale graduation was small and question it being on the lawn? This can’t be an accurate depiction of how Yale does graduations.

All in all despite these questions that obviously only come out when you binge watch the entire series every couple years, I am obsessed with this show. I can’t wait for it to be released this weekend. I have been reading every article posted about the revival.

I am excited to see what books Rory is reading these days.

I am excited to see how the Dragon Fly is doing for Lorelei.

I am excited to see what job Kirk has now.

I am excited to see Emily’s meltdown.

I am excited to see old friends like Paris, Lane, and Sooki.

And as with everyone else, I am excited to see who will Rory end up with. If I had to pick from her former interests I would obviously pick Jess. However, I am hoping that she doesn’t feel like she has to end up with them and maybe they will surprise us and bring in someone brand new for her. Or maybe she doesn’t need a man to define her and they will leave us in the same spot they did at the last ending.

Oy with the poodles already.

Also be kind if you watch it this weekend. Some of us won’t be so lucky to binge these four episodes the moment it comes out. Holiday traveling problems, y’all. So keep those last four words to yourself. Don’t spoil it for the rest of us.

Who else is excited to see our Girls again? What’s your favorite story line?

 

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Book Review-The Radical Book for Kids

This book is beautifully amazing.

I was really excited to review this book for two reasons:

  1. The area of raising a child of faith is one area of parenting that terrifies me. What if I push to hard, what if I don’t say enough? How do I encourage curiosity but also faith in the unknown? I need all the guidance I can get.
  2. I started teaching youth Sunday School, so again, any help to guide these young minds is a bonus.

My favorite thing about this book is the versatility of it. You don’t have to read it straight through, or you can if you are a kid like I was.

It can be read by adults or a self-guided book for your child.

It covers everything from scriptures to history of faith.

Here are other things I like about this book for kids:

  1. The organization-Each “chapter” is only a couple pages. Enough to keep the attention of a young adult but also give them some real meat.
  2. It provides that foundation of history and context for why some things are the way they are in the Bible.
  3. It has good advice from manners to how to read your Bible.
  4. It talks about men and women who lived by faith and explained their history. These are people that they may be learning about in school already. Obviously, I love the history aspect.
  5. It is fun. There are recipes and crafts thrown in to show different aspects of the culture they may find throughout the Bible.

For me, it seemed to bring the Bible more to life. I think we can all be honest with ourselves that it can be a struggle to read the Bible sometimes and sift through some of the passages. I think having a companion book like this to help spark interest and conversation is a great way to get kids thinking beyond the words on the page.

I am definitely going to use some of the examples with my high schoolers, and I can’t wait to start using this with our kids. It is going to be a radical tool to start those conversation of faith and how to nurture it.