blogging the bach 16.7

who's watching: Celsey, Amanda, Krista

Once again I am already getting texts and messages about the show tonight. I hope that means it is good and not more of the same. The show starts in a new country and more of the same. 

Date #1-Garrett-can i trust our love?

They meet in the woods of Latvia and Hannah says they are going to work on their trust. Hannah knows they are bungee jumping, BUT they get there and find out it is naked bungee jumping. "One of those creepo workers started this ridiculous trend"--Celsey. There were a lot of metaphors about being strong and free and other things. Garrett tells Hannah that heights are a big hurdle for him and then asks what her hurdles are-good question. They had more conversation than anything we have seen in a while. She gives him the rose.

Date #2-group date

They explore the city including the market. She tells them about her naked bungee jumping. Luke is less than impressed. Tyler takes her aside first. They have a hot and heavy makeout. Hannah is a fan of the straddle. Jed is up next and plays the piano for her. I don't even know what to think about him after the news articles last week. Luke has time next and tells Hannah he was really mad about her bungee jumping. Does he know he is on the bachelorette? Tyler gets the rose and Luke is not happy..again. 

Date #3-Peter

They have a spa day planned, and it is the chance for Peter to have all of Hannah-like he deserves. They learn the history and have a hot spa day. They have major chemistry and Hannah wants to learn the rest. They have an outdoor hot tub and make out some more. They have more talk at dinner and talk about heart break and other relationships. They are definitely setting him up to be the next bachelor. 

Peter gets home from his date. Jed is suddenly jealous and takes his guitar to go find Hannah. He plays out on the street and got a collective eeewww from all of us here. Hannah loved it. Jed tells her he is falling in love. 

Garrett and Luke go at it again. It is beyond ridiculous.

Hannah comes to talk to Luke. She wasn't comfortable with their conversation the other day. She tells him that and probably communicates better than she has with anything. Luke however twists things around and act like he didn't say any of the things we all heard him say. He has a really good way to manipulate the things he said. 

Luke comes back and there is yet another Luke fight (eyeroll emoji)

Chris H comes in and says there won't be a cocktail party tonight.

Garrett, Tyler, and Peter have roses. Jed, Mike, Connor, and Luke get roses. The drama is far from over.

 

blogging the bach 16.6

who's watching: Celsey, Amanda, Krista, and Megan

I've been getting lots of messages asking if I'm watching. I've heard it's a bizarre episode so I'm excited to see what happens.

conclusion of date with Luke

Hannah feels like she can't give him the rose. He never thought this would happen. He is not going to take that answer and goes back to see her. "He's very good at taking what she says and repeating it"--Amanda. Yep that is exactly what happens. Luke does not get a rose, but he does get to stay. All the guys are less than impressed and so are we.

cocktail party/rose ceremony

We get it. No one likes Luke. Why don't these dudes spend their time getting to know Hannah instead of trying to convince Hannah about Luke?! She obviously doesn't want to hear it. Garrett asks if he talked about the other guys and then went back out and confronted Luke. It was a mess. Hannah comes out and tells the guys she is very frustrated..twice. She is clearly very mad and sick of it all. The guys try to talk a little more, and it doesn't go well. They finally apologize to each other except for Luke who seems incapable of apologizing. This might not be very popular, but I don't really love the way things are going. I think it is great that she is standing up for herself, but I don't really love the way she is doing it. I would like to see a little bit more of a mature approach.

The rose ceremony starts, and it is very cold. It is all very business like. 

Mike, Jed, Connor, Tyler, Dustin, Peter, Dylan, Garrett, Luke all get roses.

They go to Latvia, and Hannah isn't sure if this is going to work for her. The rest of the episode is a recap of what we have already seen. Do we not have enough material this season? We do not understand what is happening.

blogging the bach 16.5

*this post contains sponsored content. all opinions are my own.

The NBA finals messed up the bach schedule last week. Celsey and I watched later in the week. I was having some computer problems and didn't get started very quickly. The main points are...

-Luke S left on his own. I knew he would go home, but I was surprised he left on his own.

-the group date was way better than last week
-ALLLLL the conversation with Luke P was exhausting and so bizarre. Why did that date continue to go on? It was painful to watch. Please send him home and get him signed up for therapy. I am actually serious about this. This stint on national TV is not going well for him, and it really seems like he has some stuff he needs to work out. Speaking of therapy, have you ever been to therapy? Or thought about it but didn't even know where to start? This article is the perfect place to start. It includes frequently asked questions, basic info, help on finding a therapist, and much more.
-the previews for next week look like a whole lot more drama
-our brackets are pretty well dead at this point. It's bad and also really funny.

Beauty Time Thursday-new products

I’ve gotten a few new products lately that I’m excited about. Some of these items were sent to me for testing purposes and some I purchased. 

Getting my FabFitFun box is one of my favorite things. It comes once every quarter, and it feels like Christmas every time. This time I got silicone wine glasses, a clay mask, shower gel and body lotion, blush, rose hydrating spray, cleansing oil, rose gold mask, foot mask, exfoliating scrub, and hair bands. It’s such a great deal, and I love having new full size products to try. 

I got these System Professional products to try from Influenster. My hair has had more issues the past couple of years and needs more hydration. The conditioner smells so good and the mask leaves my hair feeling great. 

I’ve been using the Laneige lip mask for a while so I was excited to try the gloss. It is so good. 

Maxi Lip is a lip plumper that doesn’t use snake venom. It increases the peptides and makes lips a little pinker and a little plumper. I used it daily for a couple of weeks and definitely noticed a difference. I need to get back to using it. 


I ran out of toner and wanted to try something new. This is a spray and does what it says-energizes and brightens skin. It’s a lot lighter than others I have used in the past. I really like it. 

It’s been fun trying new products lately. Is there anything else I should try?

blogging the bach 15.4

Almost everyone missed last week so we started out with a recap of last week. The main point is that Luke P got told to settle down and Cam is gone. We saw more of pilot Pete and we like him.

who's watching: Krista, Megan, Celsey, Alicia, and Adam for a little bit

Chris Harrison comes in and tells them they are leaving LA..in one hour. Everyone is so excited. 

Date #1-one on one with Jed

They walk around and explore Boston and Hannah makes up random things about Boston. They talk about how they are happy to be there with each other. She has a surprise, and it's time at the Celtics arena. They end the night with dinner and some honesty. Jed saw the opportunity to grow his music and then ended up starting to fall for her. She appreciates the honesty, gives him the rose, and is so grateful to be in this with him.

Date #2-group date-True love requires blood, sweat, and tears

Dylan, Matteo, JPJ, Connor, Garrett, Dustin, Devin, Grant, Peter, Kevin, Mike, Luke S, Luke P

The previews for the group date look a little intense. Rugby is basically like football only more intense. The blue team is killing the green team. John Paul Jones runs away with the ball. Kevin hurts his shoulder and has to go in the ambulance. Luke P is ready to fight for Hannah. The other guys do not like it. He body slammed Luke S, and all the guys are starting to get mad. Kevin is still at the hospital, but everyone else is ready for the evening. Hannah talks to Luke P first. They have a little bit of an awkward conversation. Luke P says he doesn't want her to question his character. She talks to Luke S. She still seems to believe him until all the other guys say the same thing about Luke P being the problem. All the guys leave the two Lukes to talk, and the newest rivalry becomes Luke against Luke. Garrett tells Hannah he has a crush on her. Pilot Pete has some good time with her. Garrett gets the rose. 

Date #3-Tyler

Hannah is very emotional after the group date. She really likes LUke P and doesn't know what to think about him. She is bawling on the pier. Tyler comes for the date. Hannah is still upset. She tells Tyler she wants to have fun, but she doesn't know if she can. Tyler says he will be there for her no matter what. They have fun catching lobsters. Hannah tells Tyler she thought he was a player. Tyler says he almost didn't come because his dad had to have surgery. He is exactly what she needed today and he gets the rose. Here is the concert I was expecting earlier. 

Cocktail party/rose ceremony

Hannah hopes to get clarity tonight. Peter asks Hannah to be his girlfriend. There's more Luke P drama. He blames it on Luke S and pulls up the definition of psychopath. Luke S talks to Hannah and says his future tequila business has nothing to do with why he is there. He confronts Luke P who then goes to Hannah. There is a bunch of run around and a bunch of bull. Hannah comes to talk to both of them and then...to be continued.

spring break 2019 in California

I try to get to California any chance I get. It’s the perfect getaway and the weather is usually a bit better than home. I love spending time with the kids and always wish I could see them all the time. 

We painted nails basically as soon as I got there. 

I got to see Karlee’s choir performance at school 

We shopped a little 

The boys had baseball games 

The kids always take my phone for Snapchat filter photos 

I convinced all the kids to do a face mask 


It was a bit of a last minute decision to go and I’m so glad I did. It was a good time to relax and be with family. 

spontaneous girls getaway to St. George

Bonnie sent a message out that she needed to get away and clear her head and wondered if anyone wanted to come. It is very rare that I can leave town with a couple of day’s notice. It so happened that my schedule allowed it and so did Sarah’s. It was a much needed weekend for us all. We laid by the pool, relaxed, and did whatever we wanted. 

We all showed up with black and white stripes. My Hey June Kya necklace is somehow missing from the photo. 

Dylan was already in St. George and joined us for dinner. 

Sarah brought masks and other skincare things for us to do. We laughed our heads off and our skin felt so good. 

I got to visit grandpa and grandma at their house. I didn’t know before the weekend, but this ended up being grandma’s last few days at home before moving into The Meadows. It was a tender experience to be with them. 

We saw a movie, enjoyed nature, and generally relaxed and had fun. It is very rare that I allow myself to be spontaneous. It was well worth skipping out on whatever else I had planned that weekend. A weekend away with good friends is always a good idea. 

Beauty Time Thursday-May Empties

Redken color extend conditioner-fave shampoo and conditioner 

Amika dry shampoo-smells so good 

Bath and Body Works body cream-my fave

KMS sea salt spray-I love this spray, but it’s kind of impossible to find. They may have rebranded, but I haven’t been able to find it again. 

Laura Mercier translucent powder-love

Tarte shape tape concealer-I have mixed feelings about this. It took me a long time to like it. It is very full coverage-maybe too full at times. 

Dr. Brandt no more baggage eye cream-love and I feel like it does help

Benefit Bang mascara-I really like this mascara 

I’ve been using most of these products for quite a long time. I buy many over and over. 

Blogging the Bach 15.3

Who’s watching: Monday night tradish was on pause tonight due to Memorial Day. I joined Bonnie and her crowd tonight.

Group date #1

My computer was updating forever so I missed the names of the guys on the date. I’m still trying to figure out who everyone is so I definitely didn’t know who all was there. 

The first half of the date was teaching the guys the pains of being a woman pregnant, in labor, breastfeeding, changing diapers, and comforting crying babies. The guys were good sports and it was pretty hilarious. Everyone here was laughing so hard at the labor simulation. 

They left the baby biz for a cocktail party. Jed grabs Hannah first and they throw chicken nuggets over the balcony to make a wish. Mike opens up about a past relationship. Cam attempts to interrupt 3 times. Was that his idea? Or did the producers keep sending him in? I CANNOT BELIEVE I PICKED CAM. I could not have made a worse choice. Also, why is he wearing a hoodie with his shirt? Cam gets interrupted and the drama is in full force. Meanwhile John Paul Jones is in the corner eating chicken nuggets and we’re loving it. Her conversation with Tyler is so awkward but she seems to love it. Mike gets the rose for being bold. Maybe encouraging the guys to be bold is not working out for all of them (ahem Cam)

Date #2-Connor S 

We see Hannah in a hospital bed while Connor is waiting for his date. He gets a note from Hannah saying she isn’t feeling great and he should come over. He bought flowers and soup and went to Hannah’s hotel. She is feeling better but they are going to stay there. Connor opens up about an experience he had when he was younger. His mom had a stroke while their family was skiing. He leaves notes all over so she can remember him, and she loves that. She brings him back for the rose and a private concert. 

Date #3-Group Date
Before the date, we find out Tyler G had to leave. They don't say anything else but apparently he was abusive to past girlfriends.
The date is a photo shoot..with other ladies..animals. Demi is there to see what the guys are doing when Hannah isn't around. They listen in on what the guys are saying. No one really says anything shady. They start the photo shoot, and the guys are pretty cute. Luke P is not even a little happy about her pictures with Peter. He insists on more pictures so he can have a little more time. He starts the cocktail party with her by saying that the other guys don't have what it takes. Hannah calls him out and tells him his confidence/cockiness bothers her. She tells him she wants that to change. She ends the conversation and Luke does not agree with any of it. He attempts to interrupt a couple of times, and she doesn't let him. "This guy wants to sink his own ship, and I am not going to get in his way." That is most definitely what is happening. Luke is about to lose his mind. Hannah tells his she is calling the shots and wants to talk to everyone before she talks to him again. She has a good amount of time with Peter, and he gets the rose. I really wish I would have picked him as my bracket winner. Before she gives the rose, she has a final talking to with Luke.

Tailgate party/Rose ceremony
Cam tells the guys he needs to talk to Hannah first because he has something he needs to tell her. He tries to tell a sad story, and no one is really buying it especially Mike. He tells Hannah what Cam did before the party, and she is not very happy. She talks to Cam and calls him out on it. She tells all the guys she won't be giving any pity roses.
Peter, Mike, and Connor S have roses. Jed, Tyler, Dustin, Dylan, Grant, Luke P, Garrett, John Paul Jones, Matteo, Devin, Luke S, Kevin get roses. Cam is gone. I thought he would be there for at least one more week. My bracket is officially busted. I am pretty sure all our brackets are busted. It will be interesting to see who actually wins. 

blogging the bach 15.2

who's watching: Celsey, Amanda, Megan, and maybe Shawn

group date #1-pageant life drag style

"this is the theme of the season. everyone looks good until they open their mouth"--Megan

These poor guys have no idea how to walk especially in a speedo

"He looks like Zach from saved by the bell in that speedo"--Megan about Luke P

"I need to crawl inside my own skin right now"--Megan

Luke tells Hannah he is starting to fall in love with her (yes they have been there for about 5 hours total) as his talent wins the title of Mr. Right and none of us are very impressed.

Hannah and Luke have some one on one time and Luke talks about falling in love again.

She also has time with Jed and thankfully gives him the rose. 

date #2-Tyler G-Falling in Love can be messy

They're already bringing out the helicopter. They fly to the middle of nowhere and ride 4 wheelers in the mud in her all white outfit. This date feels way more awkward than Hannah is saying it is. Maybe it's too early in the season, but we're really not into this around here. 

date #3-group date

The 3 guys that aren't getting a date this week are already whining. Cam stays home and plays his harmonica.

The guys on the date are at a roller derby. They are all so terrible and fall everywhere, and it is hilarious. They are mostly good sports about it. There is only one guy that knows how to skate so naturally his team wins. A few of the guys get their time with her, and then Cam(who isn't on the date) busts in with a bouquet of flowers. The guys are pretty mad, and I'm not happy either. I picked him as the winner on my bracket, and I have some major regrets. He may not have any more friends after tonight. 

Cocktail Party/Rose Ceremony

Hannah comes in and is very emotional. Everyone thinks something bad happened, but really she is just emotional. Hannah talks to a couple of guys and then Cam comes to interrupt again. 

We happened to pause as Tyler G was coming up to talk to her. We asked Shawn what he thinks about the shoes. "They look like pajama shoes."

Jed, Tyler G, Dustin already have roses. Tyler C, Garrett, Devin, Connor S, Luke P, Dylan, Luke S, Mike, Peter, Kevin, Jonathan, Joey, Matteo, John Paul Jones, Grant, Cam all get roses. She tells the guys she will continue to look for guys that make bold moves. 

blogging the bach 15.1

who's watching: the whole girl gang is here-Celsey, Alicia, Amanda, Megan

We've been waiting for a few months for this season to start. This time we filled out our brackets before starting to watch so it will be interested to see how the season goes.

We meet the guys and the puns are pretty out of control. It might be the guys trying to match her sense of humor or it might be a publicity stunt or who knows what. We aren't sure what to think of these dudes so far. I was busy buying a new phone so I missed most of the intros. 

Demi and Katie listen in and decide it's time to tell Hannah that Scott has a girlfriend. She is not happy and sends his butt home even though he tries to argue his way to stay. Luke P goes to find her and comfort her. 

Cam got the first impression from the after the final night and Luke P gets the other. 

Mike, Connor S, Matthew, Connor J, Jed, Dustin, Joey, Devin, Peter, Dylan, Matteo, Jonathan, Tyler C, Tyler G, Daron, Luke S, GArrett, Grant, Kevin, John Paul Jones are all still here. A lot of our brackets are in serious trouble.

Beauty Time Tuesday-April Empties

Bath and Body works foaming soap-must have 

4 life enummi body cream-works really well. They are changing their products so this isn’t going to be available anymore and I’m sad. 

Bath and Body Works body cream -love 

Ole Henriksen toner-Liked it but didn’t necessarily love it. 

Mario Badescu vitamin C serum-so many people talk about the importance of vitamin c so I added it to my nightly routine. I didn’t necessarily notice a difference. 

NYX photo finisher primer-I really like this. I bought it again but have decided I need to mix it up with other printers. 

Clinique chubby lash mascara-love

Mary Kay lash love lengthening mascara-love

MAC eyelash primer-love

Intuition razor-love 

I haven’t tried many new products because I’m trying to use up what I have before buying more things. 

long weekend in Arizona

I don’t make it very often, but I love to go to Arizona whenever I can. After Kate’s cancer diagnosis I knew I wanted to go down and visit her. I was considering running a race down there so this was a good year to do that. 

I went down with plans to do the race, see a few friends if possible, and most importantly spend time with Kate. Her initial treatments were over and she wasn’t sure what she would be up for doing. I had the best trip doing a few things around town and soaking up all the quality time with Kate. 

We ate some yummy food starting with Mexican food at La Fonda. 

I got to have lunch with Lisa. It’s always a fun time to catch up. 

Kate’s friends have an Italian restaurant. The food was amazing. It was all very fresh and so good. 



We met Kate’s friend Jay in Scottsdale and then had lunch at Fate. 

Oranges from the tree in Kate’s backyard. 

I love it here! 

At the finish line of the half marathon 

Post race breakfast

We went to the flea market and it was so great. 

My trip was the best. It was a good break from the craziness of life and so great visiting Kate and Ken. 

13.1 Arizona edition

Waiting for the race to start with Susan and her race friends 

Beautiful views along the course 

Finished!

With Kate at the finish line

Post race breakfast 

Sharon and I have been talking about going to Arizona to run a marathon for a few years. We get excited to sign up and then end up changing our minds. I decided this was the year. I went back and forth between running the full and the half. In the end I signed up for the half marathon and I’m glad I did. It was a really great race. It was so nice to do a half with no pressure on time because the full was still going on. The weather was perfect. The race was very well done. I would absolutely do it again.