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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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Baby 2-Eighteen Weeks

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How far along: 18 weeks and 1 day

Sex of Baby W: We find out at the end of this month.

Weight gain: I am down to a total 5 pound loss. My doctor told me that I needed to start gaining weight, so it’s not for a lack of trying I promise.

Size of Baby W:  A bell pepper or a sugar glider

Maternity clothes: The belly really popped out this week, and it is much more obvious that I just didn’t eat too much mac and cheese at lunch. The maternity clothes are making a regular appearance now.

Baby items: We got a few baby clothes for Christmas. I also couldn’t help myself, and I bought a couple “punny” onsies I saw on Zulily.

Stretch marks: Still stretch mark free.

Belly button in or out:  It is flattening out, but it is still in.

Sleep: Sleeping has been hard this past week. I get up at least once to pee. The dogs also practically push me off the bed almost every night. I have a hard enough time getting them to move when I don’t have a belly to keep in mind, so basically they own the bed. I have been having some vivid dreams, but they’re very different than the ones that I had with George. With George, I had really violent dreams. This time they are more like movies that you would find on the Disney Channel.

Best moment the past few weeks: This seems very trivial, but Tom FINALLY brought up an old Xbox to our living room. So now we can watch DVDs and Netflix upstairs instead of on my computer. It has been life-changing! One of my close friends from grad school visited us on NYE on their way back home after the holidays. I can’t believe we hadn’t seen each other for FOUR years! It was great to see her in person and for her to meet George.

Worst moment the past few weeks: Honestly, things have been pretty low-key these past few weeks. I guess if I had to pick a moment, it would have been this particular student who pretty much said what I do for my job was worthless. It’s hard to keep your emotions in check when you are pregnant.

Miss anything: Warm weather. I. Hate. The. Cold. I am so glad my maternity leave will coincide with the summer.

Cravings: Eggs. We have been eating sunny-side-up eggs almost every day for dinner. I also really want Taco Bell because of a commercial I saw…And in case you were wondering, I am still eating almost a whole jar of marinated mushrooms every day.

Movement: I started for sure feeling movement on Christmas Eve. I feel baby more when I am laying down. I haven’t really felt much during the day.

Symptoms/how I am feeling: Overall, I have been feeling a lot better. I have had heartburn really bad this go around. I never had it with George, so this is a new experience. I get light-headed a little bit each time I stand up. Just in the last week, I started breaking out a lot more. Why are there no pleasant symptoms?

Looking forward to: We will find out the sex of the baby before my next update. This big anatomy scan will be the first time Tom has seen the baby since it was 6 weeks old, and it will have been 7 weeks since I have seen it.

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You can read about George at 18 weeks here.

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In 2017

I have never really been one to make resolutions, but as I sat watching my Clemson Tigers over NYE, I started thinking about all the things I want to accomplish this year.

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–>I may have stupidly signed up with Run the Edge to do “Run the Year.” This is to do 2017 miles in the year, which comes out to 5 miles a day. I know what you are thinking, aren’t you pregnant? Yes that is why I said I may have stupidly done this. But I think it will be good motivation to still be active while pregnant and then to get back at it after this baby is born. However, I am already behind…so we’ll see how it goes.

–>I want to learn how more about white balance on my camera. I really want to do better with my photography. I have been avoiding white balance because it seems so complicated. I will conquer it this year though.

–>We need curtains. This is the year we WILL fully decorate our house. We are adding square footage onto our house, so that means more motivation to get things the way we want and fully moved in. This is totally doable while having a baby and a little toddler running around right?

And that is where I am going to end my list. No need to overexert myself.

What are your goals for the year?

 

 

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Bachelor Nick Week 1

It’s back!

And so are my weekly thoughts on the show.

First of all, I have mixed feelings about Nick being the Bachelor. While I do think he redeemed himself somewhat on BIP, I also wonder how he still has a job outside of this franchise and think he may be milking it. However, I hope he finds his happily ever after, and of course I will be tuning in every week.

  • Nick hanging out with his younger sister was really sweet. I like seeing that side of him.
  • Ughhh. Why is Chris Soules still coming back for these pre-interviews?
  • How does Nick get time off from work to do all these shows for the last couple years? I mean it says he has a job, but who has that much time off?
  • This Corinne girl has a nanny? And she wants to be taken seriously for having a multi-million dollar company? I have a feeling she is going to be the “villain” of this season.
  • Jade’s friend, Liz, is going to make things interesting. She is constantly smiling about the fact that she was a one-night stand.
  • When Taylor said that her friends called him a piece of s*#t., I am thinking that was not the best way to introduce yourself. And she just kept on cursing…
  • Jasmine brought Neil Lane! Pulling out all the stops.
  • So does Nick not remember Liz and their night of passion? Ok wait he does. This sure is awkward.
  • The girl who brought the hot dog…I have no words.
  • Alexis is an aspiring dolphin trainer? So is she actually training to be one, or does she have another job? And that is definitely a shark costume.
  • Corinne going in for the kiss-so awkward. And the other women are losing their minds watching their kiss.
  • I think Nick had a fair question wondering why Liz didn’t reach out to her in the last 9 months. It makes you think she is only here for the limelight. Why call him off the show, when she can call him on the show?
  • Corinne seems very concerned about people’s looks. That is all she can mention besides having the hots for Nick.
  • YES TO RACHEL! I liked her from the time she stepped out of the limo. Her dress is also the bomb.
  • I like what he says at the beginning of the rose ceremony about everyone is deserving of love and apologizing for not being able to give that to them.
  • I would forget their names.
  • What are you supposed to say when you are rejected on the first night. They all are trying to not seem defeated with “It’s ok.”
  • I would be asleep if I were there. How do they stay up all night in addition to drinking alcohol. Out like a light on that couch.

My favorites are Rachel, Vanessa, Danielle M, and Raven.

I am really interested at how this show will go this season. I felt like it was really focused on the physical chemistry, and is somewhat vulgar. It just seems like there will be a lot more talk about sex this season. I mean I know that this show isn’t wholesome by any means, but they at least used to have some discretion. The previews just made me feel uncomfortable about the direction of things.

I guess we will see!

This show has become quite the game. ABC has a fantasy league now that you can win prizes like a trip to the “After the Rose taping.