46NYC Lemonade Stand

Today was the 46NYC Lemonade Stand in Central Park, which benefitted Pediatric Cancer. Started by Graham, Hal and John, 46NYC is an apparel company that makes a line of clothing to raise money and awareness for causes that impact the global community. Kudos to these guys!

The Lemonade Stand was an awesome event and had a fantastic turnout. Below are some pictures and highlights from the day.

If you're interested in donating or purchasing a 46NYC shirt, visit http://www.46nyc.com/. It's a great cause.

As you can see, Michael Stag's personality was shining through, all day. He's one of the nicest and most enthusiastic people I've ever met. He made everyone feel like they were special when he met them. He's a winner in my book.

William was awesome. He was so genuine and watching him with some of the little kids was too cute. He really got into the spirit of the day. Big, big fan of William!

Michael Stag is all about the hugs. In this picture, he wanted Kelly to hug him like she meant it. He even made her put down her lemonade for this one.

JP and Ashley were even cuter in person than they were on TV, if you can imagine that. They were so down to earth and great to talk to. From talk of the Giants to fashion, we loved spending some time with them. I really hope they last because they deserve it!

I've been a huge fan of Graham Bunn since his season of The Bachelorette and it was so great to finally meet him in person. Graham was SO sweet and so grateful for everyone supporting the event.

Ames was just as awesome in person as he was on the show. But much less robotic and much more personality!

Could they be any cuter?

Although Erica was a woman of few words in person, I'll still give her my vote for president.

As expected, Michelle Money is gorgeous. And her hair is just as fabulous.

Craig R. was making little girls dreams come true, signing autographs left and right.

Craig R. is awesome. I wish he was my friend is real life. As Deena from Jersey Shore would say, he's a "blast in a glass." He may or may not have smelled like alcohol from brunch also. I'm not judging. I was jealous.

Mom and Brigitte

Me & Kelly

As always, so good to see Ashley Spivey! She's my absolute favorite girl from the Bachelor and such a sweetheart. I think we've moved from Twitter friends to real friends.

Here is Cindi Rose, the fabulous mother of Erica Rose. If you think Erica is great, wait until you meet her mom. Mrs. Rose told us all about the "Real Erica," the one we don't get to see on TV. Did you know that she was president of the French Club in High School? Did you know that she went to Emory? Mrs. Rose was hysterical and she loved my mom.

She also told us all about her silhouette business. Check it out here: http://www.silhouettesbycindi.com/artsbio.html.

Mrs. Rose then suggested a Mother Daughter picture. And how could we resist?!

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Emily Maynard, as expected, was a doll. That's the best way to describe her. She's super tiny and super sweet. And as always, she had awesome boots on.

We all loved talking to Jackie. I've always loved her and thought she was beautiful, but she was even more beautiful and charming in person. We had a great conversation with her about her experience on The Bachelor and Bachelor Pad. Huge, huge fan of hers!

Everyone remember Jeremy from Deanna's season? Great guy! Jeremy's been flying a little under the radar since his appearance on The Bachelorette, but it was so nice to meet him. My mom even told him that his raspy voice was sexy...

All in all, such a great day at the event! It was so much fun to meet everyone and raise money for pediatric cancer.

Thanks to 46NYC for a great day!

Bachelor Pad Finale

I know, it's Friday. And my blog is SO late. I was traveling this week and couldn't even watch the finale until Wednesday! Madness. And so unlike me. I'll keep this short and simple because I think at this point, everyone has forgotten about the show already.

Final Challenge

I disliked the final challenge in Las Vegas. I have to admit - I'm not a fan of these Vegas Show/Broadway competitions that the franchise has been adding into the seasons lately. Whether it be the Lion King or Jabbawockeez, it's just not my cup of tea. Especially being the Bachelor Pad, I'd prefer something ridiculous, raunchy and inappropriate instead.

The only memorable moments during this hour were the Kasey-isms involved. Did anyone else notice the ridiculously lame quotes that he came up with? This guy should write for Hallmark.


Reunion

The reunion was more entertaining than the first hour of competition. Some highlights below:

- I really like Ella but I think she looked prettier without the "Heidi Montag" surgeries. Her lips are enormous... Wonder how the kissing contest would go now...

- I felt really bad for Jackie and Ames. It seems like there is more to the story on his end, but I doubt we'll hear more on that for a while.

- Erica and Melissa looked great. For all of the ripping apart I did on their behalves this season, I'll give them credit now... They cleaned up well!

- Vienna should sue Erica Rose's father because she's still painful to look at.

- Team Jake 100%, even though he's a weiner. It was nice to see Kasey apologize to him though. I do think that Kasey is a genuinely nice guy... I just wish he'd ditch Vienna.


The Proposal

As much as I think that Blake and Holly are somewhat cute, their proposal seemed completely ingeniune. Maybe it was the cameras? Or the ring from Neil Lane? Or the fact that they aired it on national television? It just rubbed me the wrong way.

The fact that Holly and Blake "couldn't" tell Michael beforehand about the proposal is just ludacris. This is where I think they completely failed and my heart broke. There's a fine line between what's reality and television. They definitely should have handled the situation differently.


The Results

I'm very happy that Michael won the money, but I couldn't feel the same way for Holly after the proposal sequence. I'm somewhat surprised that they won and convinced that if Holly wasn't Michael's partner, things would have gone much differently.


Bachelor Ben

As we all knew, Ben F. is the next Bachelor. I think he'll be a good Bachelor, just hoping he doesn't get a little boring. If they cast a solid group of females, the season could be golden... He's a great catch! If the girls are completely normal, we're in for a potential snooze-fest.


Hope you all enjoyed my blog this season! Stay tuned for Bachelor updates throughout the fall!

Erica Rose for President!

Everyone heads inside after the Rose Ceremony and recovers from Hurricane Melissa. Like Hurricane Irene, the bitch did tons of damage and left people stranded and confused. Although Blake’s teammate is gone, he’s pumped because he’s been trying to get with Holly since Day 1. They have great chemistry… Too bad for Michael Stag.

Chris Harrison comes in and announces that everyone needs to partner up. Erica and Blake realize that they’re each others only options and they’re ready to get to know each other. Erica thinks this will happen blindfolded with a few roofies, but Blake is thinking about playing 20 Questions. Little does Blake know, this is the best thing to ever happen to him – a BIG step up from Holly.

Everyone sits around and plays “Let’s get to know each other.” It’s the standard game I’ve played with any new boyfriends in my life… Icebreaker time! Kasey and Vienna don’t bother getting to know each other before the challenge because they’re good at everything. Just like Vienna was good at the bed challenge and the synchronized swimming contest. And then she lost both. Blake and Erica talk about flying squirrels and Blake says that both of his stepmom’s are named Karen? Did I hear correctly? His family seems almost as dysfunctional as mine does! Yeah!

Time for the challenge! Chris Harrison announces that the winning couples will get a very romantic 1-on-1 date. Kasey can smell it. What is this face? (Cringing)

This challenge is interesting. Most disturbing parts:

· Vienna needs to go on 22 dates before she has sex? Right. And I’m not obsessed with reality television.

· Kasey would be a rabbit in bed? TMI. I’m gagging.

· Vienna thinks that he ex’s miss her boobs the most? You should be proud.

· Holly wants to sleep with Blake and Michael wants to punch Blake in his perfect teeth.

· No one likes Blake.

· Thank god that Graham was lying about these 7’s because he’s definitely had more than 7 partners. AND if he lost his virginity at 7, I’d call the po-lice.

Graham and Michelle win the “NearlyWed” game. Blake and Erica also get a date for coming in second place. At least Blake will get some ass before he’s sent packing!

The token Bachelor helicopter comes to pick up Graham and Michelle to whisk them away to Hot People Island, where we all wish we were granted admission. Kasey is super jealous and wishes he could go in the helicopter with Vienna, only to push her out the back door.

Back at the house, Vienna and Kasey air out their sex life in public…. One of those things I’d file as “Don’t bring up in the Bachelor Pad House on National TV,” but that’s just me. We were probably raised differently. Basically, Kasey has sexual frustration and Vienna isn’t willing to help him air it out. She’s worn out from sleeping with Wes Hayden and David Good before the show started. I bet both of them are hiding out tonight. Talk about embarrassing!

Back on Hot People Island, Michelle and Graham are screening some chick-flick in a hot tub. I’m ridiculously jealous. I’m jealous of her. I’m jealous of him. And I’m jealous of the hot tub.

Back at the mansion, Blake and Erica’s date card arrives. Their mission is romance. Anyone else not going to be surprised when Erica whips out a pair of handcuffs, roofies Blake and calls it a night? Her mission is to end up in the missionary position with Blake. God, I love her. What would this show be without Erica Rose? Sad and dramatic.

Tiaras on! Erica and Blake head to the Mission Inn spend the night chatting. Erica’s astrologer thinks she’ll be in the final two. Erica’s astrologer is also unemployed and homeless now. She then gives Blake’s thigh a vicious rash from rubbing it so harshly and focuses on his man jewels rather than learning about the history Mission Inn has to offer.

Erica really needs Blake in the mood, so she crushes up a few Xanex and sprinkles them in his champagne, just like pixy dust. Then she convinces Blake that because of her sexy lingerie, he needs to sleep with her and not go back to the mansion. Hopefully girls across America are currently taking notes on “Things Not To Do To A Man.” Although, I’m kind of wishing that Blake would sleep with her so that she’d shut up. (I planned to write that differently, but censored myself.)

The next morning, Erica and Blake ponder who to give the two extra roses to. Wait a minute – Did they have sex or not? They seem stressed. I’m guessing no. They finally decide to give the roses to Kasey and Vienna, because they’re apparently worthy. Blake and Erica’s deal is sealed.

Kasey and Vienna talk about what they’d do with the 250K if they won and he tells Vienna that no one needs to know his personal stuff. Right… Did that apply an hour ago when you were crying and bitching around the house about your non-existant sex life? Different?

Holly debates voting out Blake, but in the end, decides to spare Michael one less jab to the heart and lets Blake and Erica go. I’m REALLY going to miss Erica’s humor. No one will ever be as funny. The show will clearly lack humor.

So, we’re down to 4 couples – Who is your favorite for the win? Will you miss Erica so much also? Leave some comments!