Dear World,
I am very sorry for not re-capping and blogging this season of The Bochelorette. No, you did not read that wrong, it's not a typo... this season was a botched epic fail!!! Well, not really... I mean, what was I expecting??? I am just trying to blame my non-blogging on something besides myself!! Well, good news, the season is over and we can focus on Bachelor Pad... I can get a fresh start.
So anyway, what does everyone think of Ashley picking JP? I think it was pretty obvious she was seriously infatuated with him, right? So it was not a big surprise.
The biggest take home message I got after watching the finale is that I really think Ashley is just not a nice person. I had forgotten about it, but I actually am pretty sure I called her out for not really being a good friend when she was on Brad's season. She is really NOT the kind of person I would ever want to be friends with. I remember how she acted on her two on one date with Brad and the other Ashley.... which was she was out for herself.
I also got this vibe from her at the MTA taping. I found her to be not really all that nice to the press and just got a general vibe that she is kind of stand-off-ish and not interested in really connecting with people.
But the main reason I now think that she is pretty rude, is that I REALLY think that she led Ben on. It's not just because that dude was SO SURE that he was going to marry her and "get a new addition to the family," but I saw the way that Ashley was acting to him in the mud bath. I am sorry, but she DEFINITELY was leading him on. I mean, yeah I get that you are "dating two men" blah blah blah whatever. AND, if she really DID have to figure out who she was going to pick, then that would be one thing. But I think it was really obvious that she was going to pick JP from the get-go... so she could have been dropping some hints to Ben that he would not be getting the final rose, rather than rubbing mud into his crotch and making him and the rest of America VERY uncomfortable.
I think she genuinely got an ego trip out making Ben fall for her like that. Well, I guess she really needed one since she is so insecure. I really didn't buy any of her "Oh Ben, I really care about you, I feel so honored to have had you in my life!" I think she's a bit narcissistic.
As for her sister, I'm not really sure about that... at first, I thought the sisterWAS being rude and blunt. But then when Ashley confronted her, I was pretty annoyed with Ashley. She seriously did just want her sister's approval, not her honest opinion. It was pretty annoying. If either of those chicks was my sister, I would just leave the family. Oh, also... her sister is definitely prettier than Ashley, other than her sleeves.
Note to self: do not be a blunt bitch to younger sisters or brother.
So, this brings us to the next big life moment to ponder... who will BTNB (Be The Next Bachelor). Has anyone heard any rumors? I checked Reality Steve, but didn't see anything about who would BNTB. I am hoping that it will be Ben.
Now realistically, I think that RYAN would make the best NB (Next Bachelor). However, I am so in love with him, that I would have a nervous meltdown watching a whole season of hot, skinny girls throwing themselves all over him. Here is why he is perfect though. He is HOT. He is successful, nice, genuine... and best of all... a bit "off." Now, don't get me wrong, I am in love with him and hoping he calls (I slipped him my #### at the MTA). But I can definitely see why he is not for some people... after closely observing him this season, I have concluded that even though *I* am in love with him and definitely think he should marry me (I would be perfect for him), I can see how he is kind of intense and goofy or a "goober." (That is not my word, the Southern dude called him that at the MTA). He is pretty dramatic, so he would really be a good NB, because he would no doubt create lots of intense drama... he would cry, fall in love with several girls, talk about having no idea how hard it would be, etc. So really he would be the best. DAMN! But I want him for myself!!!
Anyway, we'll see, I guess.
It will be funny when/if her sister is right and Ashley and JP break up. Now, I have to say that I thought she should pick JP all along, but then my sister Grace pointed out a good theory... that Ben would actually BE better for her and she just wants JP bc he is the hot guy she could never get in real life. One good thing is that JP lives a lot closer to her and her family and where she's from, so I think that is helpful.
Overall, I have gone from being neutral about Ashley, to really not liking her that much at all. And I pretty much am really just not that interested in her or JP. I AM in love with Ryan.
Oh yeah, so remember on Ali's season, when I also fell madly in love with Chris L.... well, I am happy to report in case anyone was wondering that I am totally over him.
ANYWAY, I am 85.6% sure that I WILL commit to blogging and re-capping "The Pad." Last time, I dissed it, but this time I'm thinking I really owe the world since I bailed out on Bashley.
As soon as I know for sure, I will post and let you know for sure whether I will or will not re-cap it. It looks like it should be good and nasty!!
Yours in the Single Life,
Julie Julie
