The Bachelor - Week 2

I'm baaaccckkkkk! I know I haven't posted a blog in what feels like forever (it HAS been a few months), but I've been super busy and life just catches up to you sometimes, ya know? So, I've decided to blog about The Bachelor. It's so full of worldly things, but there's so many lessons one can take away from this show, which I affectionately call my guilty pleasure. This season started with 26 girls fighting for Sean Lowe's heart. To the surprise of most, he is a strong Christian, which makes me lovey him even more! 

The first one-on-one date of the season went to Sarah!! I love love LOVE this girl. Compared to the other girls, she is so real and down to earth and just an all-around sweetheart. Sean arrived at the mansion and the two traveled, by helicopter, to a skyscraper where they free-fell to a champagne toast! How terrifying! That's something I would never do, even if I was trying to win Sean's heart! Sarah said she'd "jump from wherever" with Sean by her side...not me! After their free-falling adventure, Sarah and Sean enjoy some wine and conversation. Sarah gets the rose, obviously, and a kiss! Sean said the date had surpassed his expectations and that Sarah gave him butterflies! How cute. :) Sarah is definitely at the top of MY list of the girls I'm rooting for this season.

Then comes the group date.... I felt the tension building and drama starting from the moment they read the date card. This week, Lesley M., Kristy, Amanda, Brooke, Daniella, Catherine, Robyn, Katie, Selma, Diana, Kacie, Tierra, and Taryn went on the group date. They arrived at a BEAUTIFUL estate where they participated in a photo-shoot with Sean for Harlequin Models. There was a competition on this date, and whoever won (had the best chemistry with Sean in the pictures) would model for 3 book covers! How exciting. In the end, it came down to Lesley M. and Kristy, with Kristy winning the contract. After the photo-shoot, the girls and Sean went to a pool party...but they all complained that it was cold? Sean said the rose would be given to the girl who made the biggest impression on him, which may have been a hard choice! One lesson girls watching this show should quickly learn is that gossip gets you NOWHERE! It just creates drama, lots and lots of drama. Katie felt unhappy and uncomfortable, and decided to leave the show. Although many may have thought she was awkward, she is a great example for girls! She wasn't happy, so she left -- if you're in a relationship and you aren't happy, run! Run fast! Sean gave the rose to Kacie.I

I love Kacie, too! I believe that Sean and Kacie are a good match. They share the same beliefs, which may help them in the long run! From how the majority of the girls act, I can tell that many of them don't have the class and morals that Sean is looking for! Yes, living with that many girls isn't easy, but you don't need to be two-faced and rude!

Desiree got the second one-on-one date. Sean thought it would be fun to pull a prank on her, and she handled it so well! They then went back to his place for dinner. It was very simple, how most dates should be! I can tell that this relationship may go far, too. They are on the same page, which is a good starting place, and they really have chemistry! I thought it was funny that Desiree got revenge on Sean for his prank by hesitating when he gave her the rose! 

Now, onto the cocktail party. Lindsay was worried because she didn't get a date, but they are starting to form a connection. I, personally, thought Amanda looked like a mess and came off negative. It's understandable that she's only there for Sean, but there is no need to be fake! Living in a house with so many ladies requires some friendship making, and she is not doing that! I really loved how Robyn came right out and asked Sean if race was a factor in choosing a girl. She asked really good questions, but I'm not sure she will last that long! I also really liked how Selma taught Sean how to say "you are very beautiful" in another language! So cute, and I think they may have something! 

This week, Brooke and Diana went home. I love that Sean respected Diana enough to realize that she had 2 little girls and there was no reason to keep her around if they didn't have a connection already. I wasn't surprised when Brooke was sent home, she didn't really seem to put herself out there that much and wasn't all that memorable. 

Remaining Ladies:
Desiree
Sarah
Kacie
AshLee
Lindsay
Robyn
Jackie
Lesley M.
Selma
Catherine
Kristy
Leslie H. 
Tierra
Taryn
Daniella
Amanda (what?!?!?!?!?!)

I'll be (hopefully) live tweeting and blogging next week! It all depends on how I feel though - I'm getting my wisdom teeth out Friday morning!