I can’t decide whether my overtweeters anonymous group is meeting right now or I have just been through one of the biggest social media whirlwinds in Bachelor blogging history!
What a night!
I am happy to be back blogging this season and I can’t tell you how cool it is to be in the great state of Texas for the next 14 weeks. Our very own resident Sean Lowe is back in the game with 25 – I mean 26 bachelorettes and there were some interesting first impressions to be had! But whats does a football player do before preparing for a big game – have a locker room talk by the Lou Holtz of Bachelor-dom – Arie Luyendyk Jr. – plus a few beers. So as great as this little reunion was Arie and Sean clearly needed a little liquid courage to tackle the awkward forced meeting. Guy’s do conversations between you all really discuss break-up techniques and kissing tips? BRO-tasitic!
So after a lesson in “how to kiss with your WHOLE body” let’s jump right in and go 1 -25. First impressions here we go:
First Impression of Sean: Let me say while I wish him all the luck in the world he absolutely knows how to rock a skinny tie!
AshLee LaFrazier – 32, Personal Organizer, Houston, TX: Very poised but the turnback queen – she couldn’t help but let Sean know, “she’s REALLY glad its him.” – NAY!
Jackie – 25, Cosmetics Consultant, Boynton Beach, FL: She thought putting her mark on Sean was best. Clearly she chose a fluorescent shade just as bad as the color of the hair – find another crayon shade little one! – NAY!
Selma – 29, Real Estate Developer, San Diego, CA: Selma, Purrrrr! Did anyone notice the music change to a flamenco love song? – YAY!
Leslie H. – 29, Poker Dealer, Los Angeles, CA: First, what should I say – BIG SMILE? May be the best way to put it. Plus poker dealer? Pretty sure this one is a Jack of all trades since she has her own IMDB page. – NAY!
Daniella – 24 Commercial Casting Associate, San Francisco, CA: Her sultry “Hello,” was about all she wrote folks – and a cheesy handshake to boot? She’s my kinda girl because that would totally be me! – YAY!
Kelly – 28, Cruise Ship Entertainer, Nashville, TN: Oh the singers the song writers and on her the fake tan! I think tonight she’s going to be singing her swan song – “They say – love don’t come easy” miss Kelly. – NAY!
Katie – 27, Yoga Instructor, Charlotte, NC: Namaste Katie – I am sure Sean needed that breathing exercise! Love the hair – so felicity. – YAY!
Ashley P. – 28, Hair Stylist, Macomb, MI: What is with girls pulling stuff out of their boobs – I mean we can store some but were not Mary Poppins ladies. Clearly this one is channeling her inner Anastasia – what are you planning on doing with that grey tie Ashley – oh right, tie yourself to your bed post – at home! – NAY!
Taryn – 30, Healthcare Manager, Troutdale, OR: I feel like she’s going to be the mom on this season. Anyone else? – YAY!
Catherine – 26, Graphic Designer, Seattle, WA: I’m a fan – this little pint sized beaut from Seattle came in classy confident and strong – I’ll absolutely dub her the aire of mystery this season – I’m calling it, late bloomer and she will be around for a while – she’s def our onion! (Our Chris Lambton!) – YAY!
Robyn – 24, Oilfield Account Manager, Houston, TX: Flip Flop FAIL! Let’s see flips in a prom dress… – NAY!
Lacey – 24, Graduate Student, Valencia, CA: Heart of lace? Those look like Hanky Pankies to me! But nonetheless if you’re willing to bear your unders you have nowhere to go but ummmm out! – NAY!
Paige – 25, Jumbotron Operator, New York, NY: So second time around and dear miss Paige still didn’t make it through night 1! Who’s all for calling up Reid Rosenthal and making it work – TEAM Reid/Paige! – YAY!
Tierra – 24, Leasing Consultant, Denver, CO: So my mom watches this show. And literally the first text I got from her said “Who names their daughter Tierra!” enough said Mama! Enough said! Congrats Tierra – first rose! Now you have a HUGE target on your back. If she was smart she would have hid it! – NAY!
Amanda – 26, Fit Model, Newport Beach, CA: You know that girl that looks NOTHING like her picture. Well the fact that her awkward moment was just as awkward as her picture – maybe she will have a third side to her personality – meh she gets a chance. – YAY!
Keriann – 29, Entrepreneur, Boca Raton, FL: Who drives on 2,775 miles! We all know its 2,800 that gets you a rose! And clearly with that hair you left the windows down. – NAY!
Desiree – 26, Bridal Stylist, Los Angeles, CA: She is probably the most wholesome person in Los Angeles. Absolutely a fan! – YAY!
Sarah, 26, Ad Executive, Los Angeles, CA: She seems a little nervous but this girl clearly has a great story! Looking forward to it! – YAY!
Brooke – 25, Community Organizer, Pittsburgh, PA: She’s shakin’ his hands so much and with that firey red hair I am pretty sure she’s going to either swallow him whole or start to Salsa. – NAY!
Diana, 31, Salon Owner, Salt Lake City, UT: Asking to go before he gets inside? If you were Courtney Robertson and he was Ben Flajnik you may have had a shot. – NAY!
Lesley M. – 25, Political Consultant, Washington D.C.: I like this girl! Calm cool collected and just enough to get the bachelor to bend over –oooo? Too soon? – YAY!
Kristi – 25, Model, Darien, WI: The model from Wiconsin – where’s your cheesehead – oh wait it’s all caught in your 80’s mane. – NAY!
Ashley – 25 Fashion Model, Denver, CO: Did anyone picture Lisa Turtle at the Prom? Love that she dressed up for a guest spot on Save by the Bell. – NAY!
Lauren – 27, Journalist, Cranston, RI: So despite the fact that she and I have the same name! (LOVE) She comes with threats – you have known the guy less than a minute! (creeeepppyyy) – NAY!
Lindsay – 24, Substitute Teacher, Fort Leonard Wood, MO: Clearly they don’t get out much in Fort Leonard Wood! But girls got “balls” planting a smoocher on the Bachelor on night one – I think this one has a screw loose and by her tipsy antics she’s going to be one to watch! I’m a fan of this looney toon! – YAY!
Kacie B – 25, Ben’s Season, Clarksville, TN: SHE ROCKED IT! Not only am I a huge fan of Kacie but this girl has got her style down! Rooting for you all the way girl. – YAY!
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So after handing out my Yay’s (12) and Nay’s (14) – (see I can be a balanced critic!) I’m looking forward to having my impressions proved right and wrong! It looks like we have quite the season of producer crafted drama ahead of us and I can’t wait to see what the future holds – for Sean that is.
In similar news – Check back here on Thursday for a very special interview! I managed to snake an interview with one of Sean’s buddies and trust me he’s got plenty to say about life, the show, Sean and what he’s looking forward to most about Bachelor Season 17!
See you next week!
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Love the recap! Should be a great season! And yes, “they say, love don’t come easy”!
I couldn’t believe Ashley P either! What was her deal? What kind of girl pulls a tie out of her boobs on national television? Ha!
Brooke du jour.
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