KnoxForPres

Poor Trey. I really like him. I'm not into humor like what happened at the restaurant, but thought they did it well-even though it still annoyed. Not sure what that says about me. Maybe why Threes Company bothered more than entertained me? I'll miss Lincoln too if he's gone. He's a great character. This is just a damn good show. I don't know them and don't know their story, but have watched since season one and it's probably a show I've liked the best in a decade or so. I'm so in.

Landon's constant smile irritates the hell out of me. I'm Shep's age and having a glass of wine right now. And it's daylight out. And if I had a ton of money, no way I'd be going to my job tomorrow. I'm single too and would be probably doing exactly what he does. I can't knock him when I want to switch places. I don't think he's jealous of Craig- just irritated that Craig has the Midas touch and isn't old money. Craig comes out looking (and he's loads better looking than Shep on a surface level) better in that duel. Its like when you think an idiot (whether they are or not) at work gets a promotion you wish you could scream "But you do know I'm better than you, right!? But you don't because you are an adult. You just internally steam. Shep can't. He has to let you know he's the upper. That's not a good quality.

That sounds like a wonderful date to me! More so than the zoo (to me at least). And yay for wine and firing off smooth texts. I'm really happy for you! When you really like someone the what you do is a lot less important. If I'm into a guy I can sit on a porch, have a few drinks and enjoy it as much as if he had wined and dined me in Paris.

Haha, no, it was hilarious! Just act normal Macc. But....what I would try to not do is friend zone yourself. Don't be a shoulder to lean on. . Be yourself and have fun, laughing, up for a good time. Its so attractive. Better- it's so hot.

I'm glad you're seeing him again. Cosign he may not be nice, you're right. I just wish someone had told my younger self to give all kinds of men chances (which no one did, down to they fed my ego to 'major in English, yes!' Why the fuck did no one tell me to do Pharmacy or something definite!). But I digress and clearly need therapy. So there's that.

Give guys a chance. I could drop SAT words here too, but I've learned the nice ones are keepers. It took me a long time to know that and I think I judged people. And I lost out on some greats But I'm dating a real life guy who I work with and he kicks all kinds of ass but has no style-but that's fixable and he's great.

Man- Judd Apatow is why nepotism should not be a thing. This show has "trying to be cool" written all over it. Were these people behind it the rejects in high school and college, I guess? They get behind the lens and think they're witty? I like the girl, but hate she slept with her boss. And the boy role should have been cast hotter- I can't buy his scenes. Very in depth analysis I know.

I watched this show real time back in the day then got bored. I recently revisited it via Netflix and am now the proud owner of a sequin striped short dress. Which I'm going to return- but I blame that purchase entirely on this show...at the now age of 36. Their fashion sucks me in I loved this show for what it was. Georgina was such a highlight and Nate is just smoking hot. Not sure if it's Blake Lively or her playing Serena, but I felt the character had an open mouthed "whaaa" 97% the time onscreen and that drove me crazy. I love Blair and Chuck and agree they went downhill. Rufus ended with Lisa Loeb? What the fuck? So much I could say in real time to a watcher but to type seems overwhelming. I think I liked it. I have no regrets. Xoxo, knoxforepres

Yum!!! Damn between yours and Bastets I do believe I found a to-do for this weekend. Interesting both of yours called for thyme. Mine did oregano (soft spot for that bc that's what shelter had named my dog) but it gave it a flavor I didn't love. Yes, yes to thyme. I'm excited!

Mine turned out great, but next time I'm trying yours. The cheeses were the same as yours (slightly different seasoning) and it said to put it all in food processor and result looked like a pesto. Tasted great but as they say on Food Network, think I'd prefer it more "rustic". You process yours or blend slightly? And creamed spinach- genius. You use the frozen or what?

David only became laughable to me this ep. What a d-bag piece of shit "wifey" card carryiing member he is. I don't even care if he looked for a piece of ass text gate, I would too, but the cemetery scene was more 2nd hand embarrassment than 2016 should allow. The fiuck, David. What about Ashley still caring while endlessly rolling around in night vision while he had his interminable goodbye. Saying "oh yeah, she doesn't know you" or such Oh, burn...or why the fuck do I care is what he should be thinking. These are two lame ass people who are boring- nothing more or less- that was my takeaway.

"You took the words out of my mouth, Sam. Great minds and all" Haha!

Yes!!!!!!! They don't even have to do the old "I don't normally move this fast" line. Now, I wouldn't want to jump into bed with someone I had zip chemistry with, but I still think I'd have a strawberry vodka night of Yahtzee and Netflix and go- ya know, we should do this. Gotta say- it would take a lot of that drink to make me want to with Neal, but I still think I would. At least to just hopefully have a little fun and know how it is behind closed doors. They're just all so serious and weird. I'm a girl and was thinking I would have hit the town when Vanessa took off and needed to be alone. Even "fun" Tres was in his bed sulking to a camera. If ever you had a green light, that's it. Now- all of the above is probably why I'm still single at 36. I want a fun marriage should I take the plunge. And man, these people aren't even willing to try a bit of it. Let's mope and be serious and have pre made hamburgers from the frozen section. No!

I'm making spinach artichoke dip too. A hot one with four cheeses that I've never tried, but figure anything with four cheeses can't be wrong. I love those ham and cheese sandwiches! They're such a no fail crowd pleaser, too. Costco/Sam's type places have such a deal on Kings Hawaiian rolls if anyone ever needs to make a lot of them.

I feel in a way I'm dating these people too and this week I realized I can't stand how Ashley talks. I've noticed it all along, but the slow robot-like with the last word of the sentence going "up" has become more than I can bear. And she loves to bake and uses frosting in a tub. Somehow her flag cake was supposed to stand for Ashley really giving it her all. The hell? David's not hot enough to pull off his "funny" 4th of July costume. Were there any sides at Neal and Sam's picnic? I didn't see even a bag of BBQ Lays chips. This is my first season of this show (my mom has watched it all along and talked me into it) and I'm not a huge fan. There has been no progression- every episode is like the prior. What I notice lacking in all three is laughter. In the beginning of a relationship, there's nothing better than laughing til your stomach hurts. Where's the joy? Why so serious? Shit, get lit on the lame strawberry vodka drink and just let loose and live a little.

Remember in My Best Friends Wedding when Cameron Diaz was horrible at karaoke and then so damn cute at her horribleness everyone loved her all the more? Why didn't Olivia take that cue from her celeb twin and follow suit! It was like a gift from the gods. Becca is insanely gorgeous to me- just kind of blows my mind and I think she seemed like a different person with Ben than with Chris. She really likes him. What he said to her was very future minded and like others have said, this guy will break some hearts. Ben is just bad ass. Hell I shifted uncomfortably in my seat a few times last night because I felt he loved me. Then I reminded myself it was the Pinot and he was talking to a person on TV, but damn he's good. Yeah, he may be a dick in real life, but I'm tuning in to justify getting blitzed on a work night and have fun. Who gives a fuck if he is really- he's good tv. After the Flapjack ugliness, the boring as hell Sean and Chris, the you make me want to shower Kaitlyn, it's like, "yes! You are hot and at ease and engage". More of this please.

Welcome Aurora! The guy who I do Sunday dollar beer night with is a 48 year old, recently divorced, father of two adult children. Of course, he's but one example of that demographic, but over the months I feel I have a good take on him He's good looking and works out (shallow, but you know you were wondering :) Unequivocally and hands down he's just looking for not crazy and not wanting to get married within weeks of meeting. Not once has he mentioned young children being a deterrent. And you know he can't be the only guy out there like that, as DK said, I imagine it's the norm. But even more, having that concern is just good old fashioned anxiety topped off with a cherry of "what if". If we took that concern and played out its worst case scenario where kiddo was a dealbreaker we end with "he wasn't the right guy". So the worst case of your worry is a good one! Just get out there and have fun. And do it when you feel you're ready, not when the scale hits the magic dating number. I wish you success and can't wait to hear your tales! I adore your coworkers approach.

Damn girl, those therapist types really dig you, lol! Bonus for using stunted conversation immediately after the short comment. Well played.

I'm not having this tonight, had it last week, but wanted to share. At Costco, they have frozen stuffed shells. You get a large bag and can use however many you want. I made my own sauce and covered with metric ton of mozz. This. Was. Good. It baked over an hour so you can't make them on the fly, but I don't think I'll make them homemade again bc they were great. Apologies to anyone I offended with the above post, I know it's semi-ho, but I'm telling ya, they are damn good.

I feel like I need to rewatch (no chance in hell) because I thought there were so many beautiful women. Like each intro I was taken aback how pretty they all are. I like Ben so far, though he is a hair bland. When they showed the "this season" cuts there were a few times I thought he looked just smoking hot. I have high hopes he will be a good lead. Speaking of pretty, I think Becca is gorgeous. Just beautiful. And there is something about her I really like. What the hell am I doing with all this positive feedback? I did watch it sober via DVR which was a first for me and I realized time moves quicker when I've got my Bachelor buzz going. I'll get lit for next viewing and do this right and hopefully be back to my snarky self.

That's a hard longevity factor. I say enjoy the ride and have fun. If there is something there, it will come. I wouldn't think about tomorrow (literally not figuratively) and enjoy the moment. And congrats on meeting someone you like!

Damn, I just hate to hear this. I've never had a guy ask for a read on the relationship before ending it. And I don't like that approach at all. So you say great when he asks and he says not so much? Fuck that. So he either has low social skills and no idea how to do things, no history in breaking up/being broken up with, or was being passive aggressive and wanted you to profess love. It's like asking a potential candidate "do you see yourself at this university/job/internship? Gleefully "yes, I do!" "Well too bad because we determined you're not a good fit." Fuck that all around and forgive the language I'm just so irritated at your by all accounts good NYE and then this. What have I said before? They all suck, the lot of them. Now is the time to get to find a real man. One who doesn't suck and starts conversations like this "Clearly I'm crazy about you and want you in my life and future". It hurts so bad right now, God it hurts if you really liked him. But you can and will do so much better than this. And this bad feeling will too pass. Damn it I keep posting exactly when you do so you read my real reaction before I saw your much more level headed response to this than mine, haha.

Oh Gosh I'm so sorry to hear this. I really am. I didn't expect to read this. Like Aradia I'm curious as well how this played out. We are here for you.

I'd go with the silent path. Even though he asked for a reply sometimes when that response is given people get defensive and sometimes even nasty. If he texts again after your continued silence we will have to downgrade him to "Mr. Clueless". Now on the huge other hand, sounds like Mr Agreeable has some promise! When its easy and natural to be around someone- doesn't get much better than that. I hope you hear from him! But you're so right, in the event you don't, you're reminded how nice it is to have an ease around another- and that it happens!

Ariana was horrible at the Tom/mom dinner scene using "we" as pronoun choice for tattoo removal. That kind of stuff would be a dealbreaker for me. I'm always a bit lit on wine when I watch this (that's real, not Ariana bong speak) but didn't Sandoval say his lyrics would be viewed as the Dead Sea Scrolls or similar? That was some funny self-deprecating humor. Ariana believed her journal was hilarious. Like she had written a prequel to Old School. Kristen indeed looks amazing this season! Wow! I'm glad for her. Lala (phone says no way and 3 times wanted that to be Layla-smartphone indeed) I think could be such good tv but we need a non James player. He's boring and doesn't bring the good stuff, so one note. Jax isn't the right character, we need new blood for her because I think there is potential there.