Once again the Bachelor goes to a beautiful setting! I think Belize is gorgeous.
"We must walk consciously only part way toward our goal, and then leap in the dark to our success."~ Henry David Thoreau
Lindzi gets the first one-on-one date. I have liked Lindzi from the start and I think she's fantastic. They go out to the middle of the ocean where there is this really deep area called the Blue Hole. The date is that they are going to jump out of the helicopter and into the water. It looked so fun, something I would love to do! But they definitely played up the whole cliched taking a leap of faith, falling in love, and conquering your fears comments a lot. Of course Ben kisses her just before they jump, it's his answer for everything! It really was a beautiful setting.
Back at the house, we see Courtney is still up to all her usual tricks (the red wine is out and so are the faces!). This time is even worse though because Emily gets the next one-on-one date. Courtney proceeds to have a mini-meltdown. Personally I think she is just mad because she hoped Ben would send Emily away two weeks ago.
Back to Lindzi, her and Ben have a lovely dinner by the ocean. She tells him she can't wait for him to meet her family and that she thinks she's falling for him. I think the message in a bottle part of this date was too cute! I think it really allowed them to communicate in a fun way. The "Eternal Promise" sounds promising for Lindzi! She says that "he has reinvigorated her hope in love."
"We are afraid to care too much, for fear that the other person does not care at all."~ Eleanor Roosevelt
It's Emily's date and it looks like they are exploring Belize a little. First they take a bike ride, then they play some basketball and shop. Finally they "spontaneously" come upon a lobster fisherman (?) and Ben "spontaneously" decides that they should go catch some lobster. Emily loves Ben's "spontaneity". Yeah right! Anyone watching that knew it was planned by the Bachelor. Anyway, they hop on the boat and head out to catch some lobster (yum!). I can't say I have ever seen lobsters in the wild, I had no idea they were that fast! It was so cool to watch them zoom around.
Back at the hotel room Courtney is still moping because Emily is on a date with Ben. She is whining about how she isn't sure about Ben. All of the things she is saying only make me more convinced that she is only here to win and not to be with Ben. She says that even if she gets the date card it will be too late, and that she really liked Ben (past tense!). However, the date card comes and it is for her and suddenly "Snap!" she's all excited because he listened to her. Now, I feel the same way as Kacie B. and she is my favorite gal on the show but she should ease up on the curses! Just saying!
Back on the date, Emily and Ben are dancing a little before dinner. Personally I don't think Ben is a great dancer, it's like he's just bopping her around! Then they sit down and talk about family. Here is where I think Emily gets off track. She invites Ben to meet her family but she tells the camera that she is falling for him. I think she should have put herself out there more and told him how she felt.
"She's the kind of girl who climbed the ladder of success wrong by wrong."~ Mae West
I think Courtney gets the coolest date this week unfortunately. I would love to climb those steps and see Belize the way it's ancient people used to. Ben starts the date off by apologizing which I think is telling of their relationship. She definitely holds all the cards and Ben is so grateful that she is! I could go on for hours about Courtney but I will sum up with a couple of key points. One, she says that she thinks the spark has fizzled since Sonoma. How could it have fizzled? You were skinny dipping with the man two weeks ago and dancing around topless in front of him last week! Give me strength! Two, she has Ben wrapped around her little finger. She talks about how she wasn't sure about him or wanting to take him home and he just laps it up! I think Ben views Courtney the way he wants to and doesn't really listen to what she says. Three, she completely lies to Ben about her attempts to get to know the other girls. She hasn't been nice, or really tried at all from what we've seen. We've only see her be conceited, mean and rude. At dinner, as far as I can tell she is the only girl who eventually gets a rose this week but doesn't tell Ben she is falling for him. At this point I was hopeful that Ben would realize how she really is and send her home. Wishful thinking on my part.
"When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive-- to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love." ~Marcus Aurelius
I love that Ben wakes the girls up early! Not only does he get a glimpse of real life, it's refreshing to see how pretty these girls really are. I also thought the bed sleeping arrangements were quite interesting. No wonder Courtney didn't invite him back last night. ;) Honestly, I was disappointed a little in the first part of the group date. I mean shark diving is cool but it felt more like a one-on-one than a group date. I get that Rachel was scared and liked the attention but really it falls on Ben, he
should have made an effort to spend time with everyone.
After shark diving, the group goes back to the resort to sit by the pool and drink pina coladas. I thought that Kacie B. and Nicki really put themselves out there, talking about their feelings and families. Rachel also talked about her family but she forgot to focus on Ben. I honestly think that he already knew he was sending her home. I was so happy Ben gave the first rose to Kacie B.! It says a lot that she got the first hometown rose. He said it was because she wore her heart on her sleeve, and I really think that is what he was hoping for this week. The girls then decide now is the time to talk to Ben about Courtney. I was nervous because of the reaction he had with Emily for the same thing but I leave the conversation again hopeful that Ben will see the light.
"We may pass violets looking for roses. We may pass contentment looking for victory." ~Bern Williams
The girls are chatting while waiting for Ben to show up. First I would like to say I love Lindzi's dress, so adorable! Courtney is being her fickle self again. She tries to lighten the situation, which doesn't work, and then is talking about how Ben isn't the only guy in the world. I don't know what to make of this, I can't tell whether she is trying to protect herself, let the other girls down easy, or if she really doesn't care. Then Chris turns up and says that there won't be a cocktail party, Ben has made up his mind. However, if Ben had made up his mind why does he then pull Courtney aside? Shouldn't all of the girls been allowed that time? When he does question her, I feel like he is only doing it to make the other girls feel better. His questions are kind of lame if you ask me, sort of a half hearted attempt at making it seem like he is in control. I don't hear anything that she says that is that persuasive but maybe that's editing. In the end, he also gives roses to Nicki, Lindzi, and Courtney. Ben really does like brunettes, doesn't he? Which means Rachel and Emily are leaving, but not before Courtney gives a snide side glance to Emily and her famous parting shot, "See ya wouldn't want to be ya." I liked what Emily said and I think she had as a good of an exit as you can hope for. She is a smart, beautiful girl and I'm sure she'll have no trouble finding a guy. I also can't wait to see what she has to say at the "Women Tell All".
I am excited to see what happens in the hometowns, particularly to see Courtney's family. It makes you wonder what her family must be like when she acts the way she does. Until then!
Briar Rose
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
The Bachelor: Episode 6 Panama City
I love when the Bachelor takes us to places I haven't been yet because I get to see amazing destinations to add onto my bucket list. I think Panama will be a new addition. The architecture for the Trump building is fantastic.
"No man is an island, entire of itself"~ John Donne
Ben hands out the first date card in Panama and it's for Kacie B.! Woohoo! The card talks about survival and what three things will you bring? I'm thinking stranded on a desert island, which is what it turns out to be. The helicopter drops Kacie and Ben off on a island and we get to see what 3 items they can't live without. Kacie B brings a toy monkey, a corkscrew (clever girl), and Charleston Chews. Ben pulls a total boy scout and brings a machete (because we all carry those around!), a fishing net, and matches. (Did anyone else see the bottle of wine that makes 4 items?) I loved the naturalness of this date, working together to get food, and making a fire.
Something to note, on a lot of recent Bachelor/Bachelorettes, they take the men or women that they end up choosing on a "desert island date". Ashley Hebert took JP on one, and Brad Womack took Emily on one. I think that Ben taking Kacie B. on this date tells a lot about how feels about her at this point. (Oh and Courtney that tasted like fine wine coming out of my mouth!) I think Kacie B. really shone on this date, relaxed and easy.
We find out during dinner that Kacie B. had an eating disorder at one time. It must have been difficult to share not only with Ben but all of America too. I appreciate her sharing the positive outcome of her story and being a good role model for others struggling with similar situations. Ben gives Kacie B. the rose and I'm happy!
While Kacie B and Ben are on their date, a date card comes and it is a group date. It is Emily, Nicki, Lindzi, Casey S., Courtney, and Jaime. Which means that Blakely and Rachel are going on the two-on-one date and I think that I speak for the masses when I say Huh? Blakely is totally stoked to go on what is usually considered to be the worst date. I suppose a positive attitude is a good thing but I'm still confused.
"A nation's culture resides in the hearts and in the soul of its people."~ Mahatma Ghandi
It's group date time, and Ben rides up in a boat to meet the women. Jaime says she likes how Ben is a man's man, however, this is not a term that I would use to describe Ben. I would use outdoorsy. So all the women and Ben motor down the river to a native village. I love these dates because it isn't something that normal tourists get to do. This is A-list Bachelor style dating.
Courtney steals the show right from the beginning (again!) by getting mostly naked, this time in front of Ben, all the girls and the villagers. Even the little boys of the village are getting caught up in her web! Ben comes up in a loin cloth, which I have to say the Chief fills out much better! ;) Ben stick to your own style, it suits you much better. Little Ben is super appreciative of Courtney's decision to go full assed on her tribal wear ('cause she doesn't do anything half assed!). Predictable.
Now that everyone is in dressed up, they are treated to some awesome tattoos and Courtney takes this chance to "mark her territory". She might as well have walked up and peed on Ben. Even Scotch knows that ain't right! I agree with Emily that it is childish and because it's Courtney it's not in a good way. Courtney says that the other girls are making this "easy" on her, I think we can all agree that she was already easy, er, I mean had it easy.
At the after tribal party, Lindzi and Ben sit down and we get to see her be a more open with Ben, even though it's hard for her. (A Bachelor cliche, shock!) Then Courtney gets some time with Ben and Little Ben, who reminds Ben about Puerto Rico and how much he likes Courtney. Courtney encourages this with an open invitation to her room later, and also plays with Ben's mind about how hard is for her to remember those special times. She doesn't stop there though. Next we see Ben trying hard to listen to Jaime, who is frankly too little, way too late. But he might as well have been a cartoon wolf for all he was listening to Jamie. Because the minute Courtney shows up in the background frolicking in her bikini his eyes pop out and his jaw drops. Rude. If that wasn't enough, Ben then has a hilarious and also cute moment with Emily, who decides its time to move on about the whole Courtney situation. So she apologizes. Big. Big. Mistake. Being nice to it only causes it to attack! She was completely rude and awful when faced with a sincere apology.
Moving on, Lindzi gets the rose. The best part of this is that after Ben gives her the rose, he really grabs her and kisses her. It was a very romantic move and Ben gets major points for that. After the date we get treated to a "woe is Courtney" monologue because Ben makes a good decision and doesn't go to her room.
"Two roads diverged in the wood and I"~ Robert Frost
Now for the infamous two-on-one, a dreaded date in Bachelorville. Courtney gets a shot in before the girls leave, as usual. Here are few brief comments on this date:
1. The girls' dancing is not that great, Blakely was repeating the same supposedly sexy moves over and over, while Rachel was like a stick.
2. The salsa instructor kept skipping 4! Annoying.
3. Blakely's scrapbook was cute, but a little much for someone who hasn't had a one-on-one date. It has been nice to see a softer side of Blakely but I can't say I'm surprised she went home. (And what was with that random shot of a cat as she left?)
"Loving is not just looking at each other, it's looking in the same direction."~ Antoine de Saint-Exupery
Some thoughts on Casey S.'s situation; at first I was mad like everyone else, thinking that she had essentially cheated on Ben. However, I do think the Bachelor went a little overboard with the portrayal of this drama. Should Casey S. have gone home? Yes. Was she probably going home anyway? Yes. Enough said. Ben could have been a bit more gentle with someone who was already upset but oh well. I hope that Casey S. finds someone who wants the same things that she does.
"Some people are always grumbling that roses have thorns; I am thankful that thorns have roses."~ Alphonse Karr
The rose ceremony itself was pretty tame but first we had to live through Jamie's awkward one-on-one time with Ben. She had such good intentions but somewhere it went haywire. Poor girl! She was in the end just trying too hard to make a connection happen where there was none. She's a nice girl and I hope she finds the right guy someday.
Next week is Belize and it looks like the girls have decided they have had enough of Courtney. Gotta love the Bachelor at it's best!
'Til Next Time,
BriarRose
"No man is an island, entire of itself"~ John Donne
Ben hands out the first date card in Panama and it's for Kacie B.! Woohoo! The card talks about survival and what three things will you bring? I'm thinking stranded on a desert island, which is what it turns out to be. The helicopter drops Kacie and Ben off on a island and we get to see what 3 items they can't live without. Kacie B brings a toy monkey, a corkscrew (clever girl), and Charleston Chews. Ben pulls a total boy scout and brings a machete (because we all carry those around!), a fishing net, and matches. (Did anyone else see the bottle of wine that makes 4 items?) I loved the naturalness of this date, working together to get food, and making a fire.
Something to note, on a lot of recent Bachelor/Bachelorettes, they take the men or women that they end up choosing on a "desert island date". Ashley Hebert took JP on one, and Brad Womack took Emily on one. I think that Ben taking Kacie B. on this date tells a lot about how feels about her at this point. (Oh and Courtney that tasted like fine wine coming out of my mouth!) I think Kacie B. really shone on this date, relaxed and easy.
We find out during dinner that Kacie B. had an eating disorder at one time. It must have been difficult to share not only with Ben but all of America too. I appreciate her sharing the positive outcome of her story and being a good role model for others struggling with similar situations. Ben gives Kacie B. the rose and I'm happy!
While Kacie B and Ben are on their date, a date card comes and it is a group date. It is Emily, Nicki, Lindzi, Casey S., Courtney, and Jaime. Which means that Blakely and Rachel are going on the two-on-one date and I think that I speak for the masses when I say Huh? Blakely is totally stoked to go on what is usually considered to be the worst date. I suppose a positive attitude is a good thing but I'm still confused.
"A nation's culture resides in the hearts and in the soul of its people."~ Mahatma Ghandi
It's group date time, and Ben rides up in a boat to meet the women. Jaime says she likes how Ben is a man's man, however, this is not a term that I would use to describe Ben. I would use outdoorsy. So all the women and Ben motor down the river to a native village. I love these dates because it isn't something that normal tourists get to do. This is A-list Bachelor style dating.
Courtney steals the show right from the beginning (again!) by getting mostly naked, this time in front of Ben, all the girls and the villagers. Even the little boys of the village are getting caught up in her web! Ben comes up in a loin cloth, which I have to say the Chief fills out much better! ;) Ben stick to your own style, it suits you much better. Little Ben is super appreciative of Courtney's decision to go full assed on her tribal wear ('cause she doesn't do anything half assed!). Predictable.
Now that everyone is in dressed up, they are treated to some awesome tattoos and Courtney takes this chance to "mark her territory". She might as well have walked up and peed on Ben. Even Scotch knows that ain't right! I agree with Emily that it is childish and because it's Courtney it's not in a good way. Courtney says that the other girls are making this "easy" on her, I think we can all agree that she was already easy, er, I mean had it easy.
At the after tribal party, Lindzi and Ben sit down and we get to see her be a more open with Ben, even though it's hard for her. (A Bachelor cliche, shock!) Then Courtney gets some time with Ben and Little Ben, who reminds Ben about Puerto Rico and how much he likes Courtney. Courtney encourages this with an open invitation to her room later, and also plays with Ben's mind about how hard is for her to remember those special times. She doesn't stop there though. Next we see Ben trying hard to listen to Jaime, who is frankly too little, way too late. But he might as well have been a cartoon wolf for all he was listening to Jamie. Because the minute Courtney shows up in the background frolicking in her bikini his eyes pop out and his jaw drops. Rude. If that wasn't enough, Ben then has a hilarious and also cute moment with Emily, who decides its time to move on about the whole Courtney situation. So she apologizes. Big. Big. Mistake. Being nice to it only causes it to attack! She was completely rude and awful when faced with a sincere apology.
Moving on, Lindzi gets the rose. The best part of this is that after Ben gives her the rose, he really grabs her and kisses her. It was a very romantic move and Ben gets major points for that. After the date we get treated to a "woe is Courtney" monologue because Ben makes a good decision and doesn't go to her room.
"Two roads diverged in the wood and I"~ Robert Frost
Now for the infamous two-on-one, a dreaded date in Bachelorville. Courtney gets a shot in before the girls leave, as usual. Here are few brief comments on this date:
1. The girls' dancing is not that great, Blakely was repeating the same supposedly sexy moves over and over, while Rachel was like a stick.
2. The salsa instructor kept skipping 4! Annoying.
3. Blakely's scrapbook was cute, but a little much for someone who hasn't had a one-on-one date. It has been nice to see a softer side of Blakely but I can't say I'm surprised she went home. (And what was with that random shot of a cat as she left?)
"Loving is not just looking at each other, it's looking in the same direction."~ Antoine de Saint-Exupery
Some thoughts on Casey S.'s situation; at first I was mad like everyone else, thinking that she had essentially cheated on Ben. However, I do think the Bachelor went a little overboard with the portrayal of this drama. Should Casey S. have gone home? Yes. Was she probably going home anyway? Yes. Enough said. Ben could have been a bit more gentle with someone who was already upset but oh well. I hope that Casey S. finds someone who wants the same things that she does.
"Some people are always grumbling that roses have thorns; I am thankful that thorns have roses."~ Alphonse Karr
The rose ceremony itself was pretty tame but first we had to live through Jamie's awkward one-on-one time with Ben. She had such good intentions but somewhere it went haywire. Poor girl! She was in the end just trying too hard to make a connection happen where there was none. She's a nice girl and I hope she finds the right guy someday.
Next week is Belize and it looks like the girls have decided they have had enough of Courtney. Gotta love the Bachelor at it's best!
'Til Next Time,
BriarRose
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