I need to stop

I need to stop watching The Bachelor...I think I always did know I'd be angry watching it, which is why I never really did. I'd watch snippets here and there, and a couple times I watched to see who got picked. I just keep seeing flaws in this show. First of all I feel like the speed of things is ridiculous and I feel it's too much of a fairy tale world and not real world. I think anyone would *feel* in love going on all these exotic trips, shopping sprees, etc. It's so unrealistic and I don't know...phony? Pointless? Whatever it is, I'm hooked this season and I have such a bad feeling "my girl" is not getting picked. However, I think she's too good for brad anyway so I guess it would be a blessing, really :)

NOW, on to my rave, after my rant...I went to Trader Joe's earlier...I needed produce and some dinner ideas. I'm in a bit of a rut and knew their awesome veggies and unusual sauces, fresh organic meat, etc would inspire me...and it did. I got 10 dinners, 2 weeks of lunch items for Aaron...healthy AND delicious, treats, etc...a CART full...for $170. Milk is cheaper here, they had little vegan slider buns, and fresh lamb, fabulous, pretty stew meat, organic chicken is 4 bucks cheaper than my grocery store and SEVEN dollars cheaper than Whole Foods. I just feel good having quick snack/lunch options that are healthy...also had to pick up frozen mango and some wasabi peas...best things ever :) OH and it's only place I can find the best spicy black bean salsa with NO salt!

OK - now my crazy list making self has to go and plan my day tomorrow, I'm doing bills and errands for my parents AND my brother and it's overwhelming and a little confusing :) LOVED the 4 day weekend though and so excited for Aaron's month off starting Friday!

Adios y'all.

Bachelor rant pt 2

OK, I know I've mentioned this before either on Twitter, Facebook or both. How on reality shows...competition or otherwise, all of a sudden, the participant finds themselves face to face with one of their biggest fears. It's always slightly annoying and to me, 100 percent transparent. On the Bachelor...maybe last week(?) I noticed it 2 times..once was with one of the Ashleys when Brad took her to a recording studio and they sang "Kiss From A Rose" by Seal...which made her burst into tears because that song reminds her of her father who passed away...I was instantly annoyed b/c I KNEW she told this to the show preppers and/or Producers. Totally exploited. Then, it gets worse when Seal actually shows up to sing to them..gag.

That was nothing compared to how outraged I was when after we heard how Emily's fiance died in a private plane heading to a racetrack, Brad takes Emily on a SMALL PLANE to their date destination. I was floored. Brad didn't know yet, about her sad story...but, the PRODUCERS did.

And tonight went along smoothly enough...a fear of water was exploited, as was a fear of heights...no big. What really is pissing me off are the clips to next week's show that shows Brad taking his group date ladies, including our sweet Emily who is by far my favorite, to a....wait for it....wait.for.it....FREAKING RACETRACK TO DRIVE CARS!!!! I swear to God, I think she should sue for trauma.

Maybe they just cut the previews that way to "appear" as though they were all racing, she was crying, etc. But, I am 99 percent sure she was in one of those flame-retardant jump suits that race car drivers wear. I want to throttle someone.

OK, vent over. I feel better :)