An ode to Bethenny Frankel

So, as usual I watched the latest Bethenny ever after -I watched it last night but, missed the beginning so, just watched that part from the recording. I have to say I really like Bethenny and since I love reality tv -I even vaguely remember her from the Martha Stewart apprentice show (trying to remember was that only 1 season?) Anyway - There's some things I can relate to -family issues -I'm not estranged from my mom -but, it's a little complicated since my dad had custody of us growing up. And of course now Bethenny is trying to handle it all -career, marriage, & motherhood - Which by the way- sounds a little familiar -Handling the mayhem of marriage and motherhood *ahem* ;) Of course for Bethenny she had the career down and then the husband and kid -For me I have the kids and husband -still trying to figure out the career part... Anyways- I love how Bethenny is outgoing and will say anything -she cracks me up -1 of those things that I wish I could be more like-I am kinda shy myself. I am really glad that things in her life are going pretty well overall - of course there are going to be ups and downs- and it breaks my heart that bloggers and other media is giving out misinformation and maybe "attacking" her. Not that she'll ever read this but, if Bethenny perhaps does -just know there are bloggers that aren't like that -like this "mommy blog" and I'm a fan -and Good Luck on future endeavors!
So, anyone else been watching this show/ or a fan of Bethenny?

The Bachelor -Brad Womack part Deux

So, I just got done watching the latest episode of the Bachelor (have to watch it online the next day). For those of you following (and maybe for some that aren't) know that the Bachelor is Brad Womack -again! As he has explained several times the 1st time he had some issues and wasn't ready to commit -This time he is a changed man and is ready -I think he genuinely means it. Of course they keep alluding to in the end will the woman be ready this time? As always it's such a roller coaster!

The last episode had some great dates- the private carnival and the pampering/getting a private concert by Train -awesome dates! And the not so awesome group date -15 women all vying for Brad's attention-Yikes! This among other things is causing drama among the ladies - and the 2 ladies that were fighting at the rose ceremony -got the boot -I guess Brad didn't want any of that! The 3rd lady that got the boot Keltie -I felt so bad for her- she said she's gone through so many dating attempts and can't seem to find the right guy-(a side note you never know when the right time and person will come along -usually when you least expect it ;)

Definitely some interesting characters left -Madison AKA the woman with the fangs, Michelle -who is of course very attractive and I think the women nailed it -is probably used to getting what she wants -she also has a little girl, Emily who also has a little girl and a heartbreaking story -she had a couple of opportunities to tell Brad about her daughter and past -hopefully next episode?, There's also the 2 Ashleys -1 who got the very 1st impression rose and the other got the very 1st 1 on 1 date (the private carnival), And so many other great and interesting women! Of course the claws are coming out though - Can't wait to see what all else happens! Are you watching? What do you think?

The Friday Five

There haven't been as many TV shows to watch since it's summer -But, there are a few I've been enjoying. And that is today's Friday Five - 5 TV shows I've been watching lately :

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America's Got Talent -You know I love an entertaining Reality Show -and it's generally something the whole family can watch - Except has anyone noticed there's usually some crazy person who thinks they can go on stage and just take off their clothes or something for a "talent" ?! -Usually a crazy guy or maybe the occasional burlesque woman.

2.

And speaking of reality shows -I've been watching the Bachelorette. This time it's with Ali -the all-American gal who was on the previous Bachelor. I was a little suspicious of "the wrestler" but, started to think maybe he was there for the right reasons -But, now it's out - he was there to promote his wrestling and had a girlfriend or 2 ?! Ugh I guess that goes to my theory -you can't trust a Justin -No, I never had a boyfriend named Justin or anything but, seems all the Justins I've known are troublemakers (my family has alot of J names and thought if I were to follow that -I would not use Justin ;)

3. Gotta love the Real Housewives (all of them) and right now it's the ladies of NJ that have the floor. But, now Dina is out because of all the Danielle drama -and speaking of that -is the next episode finally going to be the 1 they've been teasing us with -where police -etc. are involved? I'll be watching to see what happens ;)

4. Also on the Real Housewives front -Bethenny getting Married ? - Even though we know it's not a question mark since she has in fact gotten married and had her baby girl-Finally Bethenny is getting it all. And it looks like the next episode will be the actual wedding -How exciting!

5. The only non-reality show on this list -Have I mentioned that I love reality shows?! ;) I thought I would like this show -even though the opening scene was hard to watch -It is definitely suspenseful! It's about a group of strangers who awaken in a deserted town and are being watched by cameras -attempts to leave are thwarted by mysterious forces. Remind you of something? It's kinda filling my Lost void right now ;) I can't wait to see what it's all about -They say all will be revealed by the end of summer!

So,anyone else out there been watching any of these ? Thoughts?

Well, that's it for today's Friday 5 - Have a Happy 4th of July weekend!

Thursday edition of Friday Five -TV Shows

There's so many things going on with my "showz" lately I have to talk er-uh write about it!

1. Lost -Final season! -Need I say more?! So far it seems more questions have come up than answers -But, I'm along for the ride- Exciting!!

2. Ugly Betty - As much as Lost's final season was expected -Unfortunately this will also be Ugly Betty's last season. It seems to me that's what happens a lot when they move shows around -Such as with Ugly Betty -Thurs. night to Fri. night, then to Wednesday night. Makes me wonder if networks sometimes do that on purpose to get rid of shows? Unfortunately I'm not all the way caught up myself partly because sometimes our ABC works fine and sometimes it doesn't and then I have to catch up online sometimes -Once I discover that my recording didn't work right. And not too mention all the moving around of the show-Urgh!


3. American Idol - The year of the celebrity guest judges on the road. And of course Paula is out and Ellen is in as Hollywood week starts. And now this appears to be Simon's last season too. It remains to be seen how it will go with all of those changes. So far so good for now...


4. The Bachelor -On the wings of Love: As nice guy Jake is back after not winning Bachelorette's Jillian's hand. He's dealing with the normal drama when a bunch of women fighting over 1 guy get together-But, who knew there'd be so much drama?! First time ever someone had to be kicked off because of an "inappropriate relationship" with a staff member!(they were fired too). And he finally kicked off "crazy eyes"-Before a rose ceremony. And now Ali had to choose between staying and losing her job. Or go back to work and miss out on Jake -Or does she?? Seems we'll see her again -Who knows what all is going to happen...

5. And in other Reality show news -Anyone catch the new one -Undercover Boss?

I love this show! Ok so I know I'm kinda a reality show junkie -But,I'm sure the network people also knew this would be perfect timing for this kind of show. Like most of your average hard-working middle class americans-This hits home. Like our economy in general you've got the "fat cat" CEO's and such living it up with their golden parachutes not understanding how it really is on "the front lines." Granted I am a SAHM now but, I did live in the corporate world once and disliked it -1 of the reasons I am a SAHM ;) Again I love the concept of the boss working undercover and seeing how their policies are implented. And finding out there's people like the woman who was doing the job of 3or4? Had family depending on her and her house up for sale because they couldn't afford it anymore- Overworked and Underpaid is the name of the game unfortunately for so many. Once the boss realizes things like that -They vow to make changes -I hope it does continue like that -Would be a good domino affect to have ;)

Oh and I can't wait for Survivor -Heroes Vs. Villians! Well,that's it for now -Until next time-Have a good day! :)

The Friday Five...

I wanted to start something new called- The Friday Five! It will be 5 things about a certain random topic.


Today I wanted to share five random things that people may or may not already know about me....

1. I love chocolate -Yum!!

2. I love TV especially that "junk" called Reality TV =D

3. Yes-that means I totally loved the 1st "Real World" which started my guilty pleasure of reality TV and I just got done watching the Bachelorette ;)

4. I love to take pictures! -Here's a couple of my "best shots"



(These are flowers from a tree in my backyard. I kept trying to get pics of the bees-etc. around them. I finally got a good 1! )


5. I love writing and sharing my thoughts-Part of the reason I started this blog -of course :)