S2.E9: Note to Be Trusted

[ZettaK]

Ayan and Lesa have a major fallout following the events at dinner; Sara guides the ladies to a spiritual experience at the Bali waterfalls; Taleen and Caroline Brooks finally discuss the elephant in the room.

First aired on 8/6/2024

[tabloidlover]

I’m really struggling with all of these “healing” activities that Sara has them do.  If screaming is so effective, why is Sara needing to do it yet again? 

I think it’s important to understand not everyone believes the way any of us do.  It feels as though we are supposed to judge those that don’t agree or want to participate in her activities. 

I’m here for housewives drama, not concocted healing journeys. 
 

No offense intended. 

[dancingdreamer]

I usually  like the healing ceremonies,  this seemed a bit different.  Those rocks when they are wet, are very very slippery. Stanbury  was a misery  because  she was hungover,  but the others were moaning about the incense, and a few other things.

I'm growing weary of Ayan,she's acting  out like a child. Lesa calling her husband  over something  so trivial,  goodness. He basically  answered with, there there, it will be fine tomorrow.  What else was he supposed  to say.

Now Lesa,  in charge  of food, is bringing  in dresses  for everyone,  what could go wrong. 

[Chatty Cake]

My favorite part of the episode was Caroline asking Sergio to stop sending pics and him saying that he wants to go on a girls trip with her. LOL

I think the dress drama will be comical too.

[Baltimore Betty]

Ugh, the healing ceremonies...I need to be healed from all those ceremonies. I feel like it was more of a Instagram opportunity than a healing ceremony, that lotus flower group shot was beautiful.

The dresses were not good, not terrible but not good especially since all these women are label whores and very picky about what they wear.

I would not want to wear mustard yellow either, not in a box, not with a fox, I do not like mustard yellow.

It has been years since I have felt as bad as Stanbury in that van and the puking, there is no escaping that feeling except for time...she had my sympathy.

Ayan dry humping/dancing up on the others does not look like fun, it would make me want to push her off of me and in to the nearest body of water.

I was bored last night and scrolled thru social media most of the episode.

 

[Pi237]

1 hour ago, Baltimore Betty said:

 

Ayan dry humping/dancing up on the others does not look like fun, it would make me want to push her off of me and in to the nearest body of water.

Seriously. So obnoxious. I’m a very, ‘this is my dance space…..this is your dance space….’ type of person.  Please keep your butts and boobs off of me! 🤣

The women were making constant bitchy comments about the ceremony/the mud/the smoke, but it didn’t seem like they were saying it loudly or to the guide?  Being hungover and expected to be On & Up Beat is torture, but there are more gracious ways to dip out of something you’re not enjoying. I wouldn’t have done that wet slippery rock walk. Scary. But they all certainly perked up for the Instagram shot. I snorted at how they were all so perfectly choreographed and looking Spiritually Cleansed on that rock. That’s Professional social media posing right there lol 

Ayan, ugh. Gaslighter. She had balls acting like the victim when she was the perpetrator. She threw a crying fit like a toddler who got caught doing something they knew was wrong. I hate that Lesa cried and nearly consoled her. I’d have been even angrier than Ayan made it about her anger. But not surprised. She’s always the star or her show and if playing victim were a sport, she’d get Gold. ‘My only other best friend died of AIDS!’ That’s horrible, but it doesn’t change the fact that you betrayed your second best friend’s trust. Nice try. 
 

The utter disdain in Brooks voice when she said ‘mustard yellow’ was hilarious. Bravo sure can pick ‘em.

[bosawks]

5 hours ago, Chatty Cake said:

My favorite part of the episode was Caroline asking Sergio to stop sending pics and him saying that he wants to go on a girls trip with her. LOL

I think the dress drama will be comical too.

Caroline not wanting a child and being married to a child is one of the things that consistently entertains me on this show.

[Chatty Cake]

I’m not big into watching the healing activities but I find it hilarious that they have a screaming fight the night before. Go on the retreat with someone so hungover they have to stop the car. Get back and later that night start screaming about being gifted something in mustard yellow. 
Granted, I wouldn’t want mustard yellow either, but calm down! You’re supposed to be healed.

[dancingdreamer]

7 hours ago, Baltimore Betty said:

Ugh, the healing ceremonies...I need to be healed from all those ceremonies. I feel like it was more of a Instagram opportunity than a healing ceremony, that lotus flower group shot was beautiful.

The dresses were not good, not terrible but not good especially since all these women are label whores and very picky about what they wear.

I would not want to wear mustard yellow either, not in a box, not with a fox, I do not like mustard yellow.

It has been years since I have felt as bad as Stanbury in that van and the puking, there is no escaping that feeling except for time...she had my sympathy.

Ayan dry humping/dancing up on the others does not look like fun, it would make me want to push her off of me and in to the nearest body of water.

I was bored last night and scrolled thru social media most of the episode.

 

I think  this will just become  background  noise for me in the future,  they really  shouldn't  have anymore  seasons imho.

[Pi237]

20 hours ago, tabloidlover said:

I’m really struggling with all of these “healing” activities that Sara has them do.  If screaming is so effective, why is Sara needing to do it yet again? 
 

🤣🤣 the healing stuff is always ridiculous. I’d have a hard time participating without smirking or giggling at the wrong times. I wouldn’t try to be insulting, but I know myself….Id lose my game face pretty quickly. 

[heatherchandler]

11 hours ago, Baltimore Betty said:

 

It has been years since I have felt as bad as Stanbury in that van and the puking, there is no escaping that feeling except for time...she had my sympathy.

Ayan dry humping/dancing up on the others does not look like fun, it would make me want to push her off of me and in to the nearest body of water.

I was bored last night and scrolled thru social media most of the episode.

 

I felt like Stanbury today, and it is really the worst.

I do not like people dancing up on me.  I hate when people do that.  Ayan is grating this season.  
 

Same- I don’t even know if I finished the episode.  BORING!

[MaggieG]

I actually thought the healing waterfall was kind of cool. I've been through a lot in the past 2 years and the thought of standing under a waterfall while screaming sounds pretty cathartic. Though I agree, it was probably wasted on these women. 

I think Lesa was trying to backtrack on why she sent Ayan the voicenote, because I don't think it was because she was confused on what Sara said, I think her and Ayan were definitely talking shit. It seemed a little petty, but these two do seem close off the show so I can understand why Lesa felt betrayed and Ayan felt regret for sharing it. And I shockingly agreed with Sara that she had the right to be the most upset since it was her private voice note shared with others without her knowledge, yet she didn't care that much.

Brooks is drunk in her confessionals. Only a miserable person would be rooting for the downfall of a friendship.

[Baltimore Betty]

3 hours ago, MaggieG said:

I actually thought the healing waterfall was kind of cool. I've been through a lot in the past 2 years and the thought of standing under a waterfall while screaming sounds pretty cathartic. Though I agree, it was probably wasted on these women. 

Sorry you have been thru it for far too long, the best I can offer is stand in your shower and scream, budget friendly and convenient and you do not have to endure Ayan dancing up on you!

[Chalby]

I'm only 13 minutes in on my recording, but I had to weigh in to ask.... if you were Lesa, would you have phoned Ayan's husband, crying about what she said? I know I wouldn't. Lesa's husband was right to note that this 'issue' will be soon forgotten. And frankly, the only one who should have been hurt from the message was Taleen, and she (thankfully) doesn't appear to sweat the small stuff.

[Pi237]

46 minutes ago, Chalby said:

I'm only 13 minutes in on my recording, but I had to weigh in to ask.... if you were Lesa, would you have phoned Ayan's husband, crying about what she said? I know I wouldn't. Lesa's husband was right to note that this 'issue' will be soon forgotten. And frankly, the only one who should have been hurt from the message was Taleen, and she (thankfully) doesn't appear to sweat the small stuff.

I didn’t realize that she called Ayan’s husband. That’s so weird. 

I’m always stunned at beautiful Lesa is, but her confessional dresses always look precarious for boob spillage. 

[KristenR]

1 hour ago, Chalby said:

if you were Lesa, would you have phoned Ayan's husband, crying about what she said?

26 minutes ago, Pi237 said:

I didn’t realize that she called Ayan’s husband. That’s so weird. 

Isn't it also weird that Ayan's husband didn't call Ayan afterwards? "Like, hey babe, is everything okay? I just got the most random call from Lesa..." It seemed like he didn't tell her until she called him the next day.

Edited August 9 by KristenR

[eclectcmoi]

15 hours ago, Chalby said:

I'm only 13 minutes in on my recording, but I had to weigh in to ask.... if you were Lesa, would you have phoned Ayan's husband, crying about what she said? I know I wouldn't. Lesa's husband was right to note that this 'issue' will be soon forgotten. And frankly, the only one who should have been hurt from the message was Taleen, and she (thankfully) doesn't appear to sweat the small stuff.

This was a bullshit move on Lesa's part and I would've royally ticked off had my husband been called to essentially tattle on me!  That was incredibly childish and way out of line. 

[Chalby]

23 hours ago, KristenR said:

Isn't it also weird that Ayan's husband didn't call Ayan afterwards? "Like, hey babe, is everything okay? I just got the most random call from Lesa..." It seemed like he didn't tell her until she called him the next day.

I actually appreciated that, as my husband would have done the same. If I'm out on an overnight, I don't want to hear which idiot friend called him in hopes that he'd pass on a message to me. He knows that unless I call him with an issue I need help unraveling, not to get involved. Chris is smart not to get involved or share anything said.

[Baltimore Betty]

7 hours ago, Chalby said:

I actually appreciated that, as my husband would have done the same. If I'm out on an overnight, I don't want to hear which idiot friend called him in hopes that he'd pass on a message to me. He knows that unless I call him with an issue I need help unraveling, not to get involved. Chris is smart not to get involved or share anything said.

I don't think any of my friends have my husband's cell phone number.

[Chalby]

4 hours ago, Baltimore Betty said:

I don't think any of my friends have my husband's cell phone number.

Same! You just made me realize (and question) why Lesa has his cel phone number? My friends all know my home's landline number,  but NONE of them should know my hubby's cel number.

[ZettaK]

Caroline Stanbury is a miserable person. The women went to the waterfalls, and she didn't want to participate. She is also entitled because she asked for the buses to return to the hotel because she was hangover. I wonder how much she drank because she seems like a person who drinks a lot normally. 

Lisa thought that the cleansing ceremony was not "Christian". Well, it was Buddhist, and she didn't have to pray for example if she didn't want to. 

The dresses were handmade, traditional ones, and a GIFT. Some of the women were so rude and vocal about hating them. 

Edited August 13 by ZettaK

[SemiCharmedLife]

The theme of the trip was along the lines of "Eat, Pray, Love," except they changed "love" to "party."  Many people go to Bali to experience spiritual activities, so I think it was great that Sara planned a little something for the group to do, not only exploring the natural beauty of Bali, but also an introduction to Hindu traditions.  Unfortunately, many of these ladies are entitled complainers and couldn't appreciate much of it.  No one is asking the housewives to convert their religion and they could respectfully bow out of certain ceremonies if they were uncomfortable.  

l feel the same way about their whining and complaining about the traditional dresses Lesa arranged for them to wear.  Can't they just put on a smile and go enjoy dinner?  It is one night in a color that may not be your favorite- so what?  When are these ladies going to realize that their ugly behavior is what people are going to remember- not the mustard yellow gown.  (I feel sorry for the local designer and seamstresses who made those gowns by hand-- it would have been nice to hear some compliments or appreciation.)

[sugarbaker design]

16 hours ago, ZettaK said:

The women went to the waterfalls, and she didn't want to participate.

I don't blame her.

16 hours ago, ZettaK said:

The dresses were handmade, traditional ones, and a GIFT.

I would've accepted the gift with a smile.

12 hours ago, SemiCharmedLife said:

l feel the same way about their whining and complaining about the traditional dresses Lesa arranged for them to wear.

But if you ask me to wear it to dinner, that's when I politely bow out.  Boundaries, people.

[Baltimore Betty]

I would have accepted the dress with a smile, worn something of my own for the dinner and when I got home I would take it to a tailor, have it altered to fit me and have it dyed black and worn it to the reunion.

And why no buttons? Are there Amish people in Bali?

Edited August 14 by Baltimore Betty