What I'm Reading Now - NOTHING! (darn you Bachelorette!)

Because, I admit, I've been catching up on this show on Hulu! I haven't watched the bachelor....since the first season, I think. The cattiness of the women DRIVES ME CRAZY! Usually the guys are much more chill (although this season is challenging that in my opinion).

But let me share some things that have me intrigued:
- how do you pack to be in North Carolina, Bermuda, London (wherever else they go) IN ONE BAG? This goes for the guys because I notice they don't show what Emily is packing! I need to pay more attention to what they are wearing to see how they mix and match.....

- these dudes wear a lot of v-neck t-shirts. One scene has 2 in regular t-shirts and everyone else is wearing a v. Not knocking - I like the look. Just interesting (maybe guys have less choices in necklines?!)

- I have heard more country song in the first 4 episodes of this season than I have heard in maybe the last year....

- "We were on the beach and nothing." Exactly how many guys does she want to kiss in one night? Just sayin.

- Life experience is different for everyone. But I also agree that everyone that is over 30 knows that life is way different between 20 & 25 and 25 & 30. It's a fact - no need to ruffle feathers.

I've just finished the Bermuda episode and I'm 90% sure of the guys that aren't going to make it to the final four. I am less unsure of who will be the final 2....give me an episode or two more ;-)

Who's your favorite? Anyone surprised by the apparent "change" in Ryan (or has he been like this and it's just editing?) Who do you think has the best "connection"?

Comments

The Bachman Family said…

Lol! You are so funny and so right on! Had given up on that show awhile back, but I got hooked this season, too!

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