A Very Lucky Girl

It’s hometowns week, y’all! I’m always a little bit bored by hometowns because it’s essentially the same conversation 4x with different families, but let’s go ahead and dive in. Colton plans to ask four different fathers for their blessing on proposing to four different daughters, so obviously that’s going to go over well. But first things first, Colton has to shower sans soap and wrap his towel extra low on his hips to stare pensively in the mirror. He packs his overnight bag, double checking that his Axe body spray is tucked into a crevice. It’s finally time to hit the road and this virgin’s first stop is Virginia! Fredericksburg, VA Caelynn is anxious to introduce Colton to her favorite small-town haunts. They climb aboard her transportation of choice -- a horse drawn carriage -- as Caelynn starts pointing out landmarks. Like the place where her “mom drew people’s blood for a living.” There is a word for that career -- it’s a phlebotemist and Tayshia is one also. Howev...

2019 is off to a wonderful start when it comes to reading! I'm looking forward to continuing to challenge myself with selections that are outside my comfort zone. Fair warning: I've recently contracted a podcast addiction so the audiobook count might be dropping drastically in the next few months. Bachelor Nation: Inside the World of America’s Favorite Guilty Pleasure by Amy Kaufman 3 stars This book was SO INTERESTING. I can’t call it a masterful piece of literature by any stretch of the imagination, but I listened to it and was hooked. Kaufman addresses the myth of producer rose selection as well as what actually happens in an ITM (In the Moment session, when a producer takes a contestant aside to speak to them individually on camera). She spoke with Bachelor celebrity fans and alum alike to create this book and I highly recommend it, especially for my fellow Bachelor lovers! I rarely do this, but I’d suggest the audiobook over the Kindle/print edition in this ...

When we left last week in Vietnam, Colton was questioning everything. He was just told by 3 different women to be on the lookout for those that aren’t ready for marriage. Post rose ceremony, Colton continues to melt down over Go-Pro cam. He reiterates that he is experiencing his biggest fear and is truly having a WTF moment. With hometowns coming up, Colton is feeling the pressure to make the correct decisions moving forward. Luckily, the group is heading to Denver, Colorado (Colton’s hometown). The women are excited to be back in the USA and Colton is reunited with his dog, Sniper. He also has a reunion with fellow Denver Bachelor bro, Ben Higgins, at a bar where they sip on...water? Ben quotes Sheryl Sandberg and advises Colton to “lean in” to the relationships he has and be intentional about them. The women meander around the streets of Denver before meeting up with Colton and Sniper at a local park. Colton announces that there will be roses on every single date this week bef...

Last week we were left rose ceremony-less because Chris Harrison wasn’t present to keep Colton in line. We pick back up in Thailand with the Onyeka vs. Nicole scuffle and Colton pacing the beach because he is “over it.” Harrison FINALLY arrives, obviously fresh off an emergency helicopter, with zero explanation for his absence. He approaches Colton to ask what’s up. Bottom line -- Colton doesn’t want women who will throw each other under the bus. Before anyone else can receive any one on one time, Harrison announces the rose ceremony. Everyone is fearful of who will go home. Cassie, Heather, and Lauren B. clutch their safety stems. Nicole shakes like a leaf and makes the sign of the cross to ward off homeward bound vibes. Producers strategically placed Nicole and Onyeka next to each other to await their fate. Colton begins to bestow buds: Caelynn Tayshia Kirpa -- UPDATE, her chin was busted whilst attempting a photo for the ‘gram. Full video on ABC’s...