Meatballs in Miami, and I'm not talking about the food

I know I keep saying this, but I really do not at all love the Miami season. I’ve just been dying for some real drama. And when I say drama, I’m not talking about someone getting upset over a dead pig (no offense veggie peeps).

But I have to say the second Larsa walked into Café Martorano, I started to drool. I love, love, love that restaurant. His Italian comfort food is incredible. So naturally, I knew this was going to be a hard episode to watch. I’m going to be dreaming about those meatballs tonight. If you haven’t tried them, you must!

Ok – so the young girls that Lea went to speak to, seemed completely uninterested, disengaged and unimpressed. I was actually embarrassed for her. For such a “successful” woman, she is completely unaware as to how to share her knowledge.

This cooking lesson is hilarious, though. Everyone seems a little uncomfortable with the in-your-face, rough, Italian attitude. But things didn’t really get uncomfortable until Adriana decided to confront Crissy about not paying for a ticket to Lea’s charity event.

Adriana seems to consistently complain about the drama in her life, yet she continues to bring it upon herself. I really don’t get this show sometimes. If you are going to say something on camera, whether it’s in your interviews or to someone else, that person you are talking about is going to hear it. So why not just ‘fess up to how you feel and confront the issue.

If only these people grew up in a Jewish-Italian household. They would be in for a big shock.

Well, at least we won’t have to suffer much longer. Perhaps we’ll get one decent episode before it’s over. Season finale next week. Until then…

Miami finally turns up the heat

To be honest, I wasn’t thrilled about the Miami Housewives and I was largely underwhelmed with the first two episodes. But alas, the third episode finally brought on some drama. Well, technically it started at the end of the second episode – classic Bravo cliffhanger. I couldn’t wait to see the look on Cristy’s face when she received that invoice from Lea but, of course, they’ll leave that until next time.

But this time we can talk about Larsa. She’s pretty enough and has a beautiful family. At this point, though, she just seems so self-involved. I do like that she takes her son car shopping and he isn’t allowed a super luxurious car. A Toyota is sensible. But her “wheeling and dealing” skills are awful. She took the first offer the guy gave her. I mean, I know she can afford a car three times that price, but that doesn’t mean you can’t try to save a little.

So, if you’ve ever heard the saying “look at a woman’s mother because that’s what she’ll be in 20 years” than you should be very scared for Phillippe. Marysol’s mother is difficult to look. The only parts of her face that move are her lips (which I’m surprised by) and her eyes. I do love that she’s a little kooky.

I have to say, Adriana’s art show wasn’t bad. It was actually the artwork that was boring. I could do that with a camera and good editing software. If I were there, I would have been thankful for the surprise performance by the other artist. Perhaps, the artist should have worked a little harder to make his show better and she wouldn’t have needed to resort to bringing in a second artist. Adriana did put on the drama right in the middle of her show and that’s just bad for business.

I am actually looking forward to the next episode. So until then…

Parties, makeovers and role playing

I too want a “fantastic gay ornament coming over with a satchel of jewels.” I’ll also take the makeup artist, hair stylist and personal assistant. I do love that Bethenny had a hairstylist come and put her hair in a ponytail. Nothing special. I must say, though, her Loubie pumps are fabulous!

I am dying to try that burger stand they went to before the US Weekly party. Pop Burger. Saw it on the Travel Channel’s Man V. Food and it looks incredible! Her love for food is great. I’ve met few people in my life who get as excited about food as I do. If I could afford a personal trainer, I’d eat a whole lot more, much more often.

I’ve officially decided that at the end of each argument, I’m going to say “Because I’m a difficult human being.” And I will expect people to just take that as a conclusion to our discussion – the only reason I need for acting the way I do. Works for Bethenny.

She is such a genuine person, though. She isn’t perfect but she’s real. I love that she did that makeover for her assistant. What a difference?!

This role playing is cracking me up! I love that guys think it’s that easy to get a girl in bed. But truly, some girls are that easy. The difference comes where you try that on the girl you ended up with because it’s likely that you chose a girl that is the complete opposite of all the other girls you’ve “dated.”

I agree with Bethenny (well, her therapist) that there is no normal. I actually think if there was a normal, it would be the people who have families with issues – the divorced parents, the parents who don’t get along, the families who, despite their issues, are totally nuts.

I truly can’t get enough of this woman. She’s fabulous. So until next time…

And then there was one...

So it is apparent that Brad and Chantal have a connection. It's also apparent that Chantal looks like a lobster. I guess they don't sell sunblock in South Africa.

So it seems like his parents like her. Until they meet Emily anyway. Now I know I'm partial because Emily has been my favorite since the first day but she is just "so dang cute." That's my Emily lingo.

I just think Chantal is such a drama queen. I mean, she threw such a fit about going shark diving. I would probably be a little scared but she freaks out.

I'm just over her emotional roller coaster. And she could have zipped up the wetsuit. I mean, We know you have boobs. We don't need to see almost all of them.

Her letter was really sweet but I just don't feel like Brad feels the same way.

He is so much more affectionate with Emily. But he's honestly being weird on their date. Well, not the night part. He's totally reaffirming his feelings for her which he did not do for Chantal.

But she's pushing a little hard on the "do you know what you're getting into" conversation. I guess she needs to be wary because it is more than just her. She has her daughter to think about. But he is truly putting his heart out there and she is pushing him away.

I can't believe it's finally here. Who knows who it will be?! Well, Reality Steve says Chantal. I say that ring screams Emily.

First, the fashion. I knew earlier what the women would be wearing. I love Emily's dress. I love Chantal's but it looked much better on the runway.

So Chantal gets out of the limo first. Normally that means she's a goner. But he totally fooled her with the beginning part of that conversation. Way to drag it out and make it tougher.

But I'm glad he picked Emily. So happy actually. And that proposal was incredible. I'm such a sap.

Well, I'm going to watch "After the Final Rose." Until next time Bachelor fans...










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Bethenny is back!

I finally sat down to watch Real Housewives of Miami and I was hugely underwhelmed. So instead, I’m going to write about my girl Bethenny. I absolutely love that the conversation in the first five minutes went from business to her asking about how long the “wait period” is after she dies for her hubby to move on. C’mon, you know you’ve had that conversation with your boyfriend/husband. It’s just hilarious.

I must say, whatever diet that girl’s been on since she had her baby, I need to start right away. Note to self, go to the gym tomorrow.

She seriously cracks me up. She just says whatever she is thinking, like the farting thing. It is so true. Why is it that men can hold in farts when you are dating but the second they start to get comfortable their butt becomes a machine gun of stinkiness. No, that is not a word but it’s really the only way to describe it.

Bethenny feeling suffocated by the grandparents is completely normal. It’s not like she isn’t willing to let her daughter spend time with Jason’s parents but every person needs a little space. I would think it was a little much to drive two or three hours every weekend. Especially with a life and a business, being newlyweds and new parents. It’s tough.

That bar was fantastic. It’s great that she has been transplanted into this small town for this episode. I relate in some ways being from a fairly large city and having my small town boy. It’s like being on another planet.

She’s been through so much and made such a name for herself. Surprisingly, after everything that’s happened in her life, she still is very open and honest when it comes to her feelings. This season looks like it’s going to be great – filled with Bethenny’s snarky comments and fabulous attitude. Can’t wait!

Until next time…