Ok people. I have an unbelievably great deal of emotion flowing through my body right now. I'm a little tongue tied to be honest - sitting here and looking at Molly Malaney has flabergasted my typing fingers, so forgive me. Love is a marathon, not a sprint. We just completed miles 24 through 26.2...our legs are cramping, our hips are aching, we have blisters on our feet, and it's the greatest feeling in the world. There's nothing else like it on earth. The Bachelor(ette) creates a feeling of love like we only experience twice a year. Sure, there are you naysayers out there who like to front on me and Chris Harrison, but to you, I say...people get divorced at a 50% rate in the unfortunate world we live in anyway...and that is all the while having months and years to "get to know" each other. So maybe 3 months is something that can actually work. It sure doesn't seem like it hurts their chances, now does it? Does it always work? Obviously no. But tonight we saw three great examples of how it CAN work...even after the disaster of a relationship that Jason and Molly went through. So all of you negative Nancy's out there who say it can't work, it won't work, it doesn't work...you all just go back to watching Judge Judy late at night while you lie in bed surrounded by your 17 cats that you own and let sleep with you and pee in the bed with you. If that offends you, then you probably need to get rid of all your cats. Just sayin....we'll probably see you on Hoarders before long too.
Our journey with Brad and Emily may have come to a close...however their journey has just begun. Now, they need our thoughts and prayers, especially with that kid of Emily's. Joking, but kind of serious. I'd like everyone to take a look back to our very first BLOG. I predicted that Emily had a great chance of being in the finals, and perhaps WINNING (Charlie Sheen voice). She was my only girl with that sort of prediction. I feel that Nostradamus has spoken again. Chris Harrison comes to me in my dreams. I see dead people. It's probably a good thing that Emily was as exciting as paint drying while on the show - otherwise this "competition" would have been a cake walk for her. Her boringness at least gave us hope that someone else may steal Brad's heart. If only Michelle wouldn't have been such a kook. And if only Shawntel would have had a "normal" job...like a maid, or a cook (ya know, typical female jobs) then I think she could have been there in the end. But, alas, Emily's angelic features outshined her lack of persona. Loved her new hairdo tonight by the way - what it is with these girls and AFTER they get back from the show? Their hair looks way better. Maybe it's because it's the firs time they've ever seen themselves on camera. I usually film a biography on myself about once a week, and then review/critique it myself just to make sure everything is in good standing. Some of you ladies should try that out, it does wonders for your style. Oh and yes I do also have videos of myself auditioning for Chris Harrison's job, even though there have not been any requests for those tapes. I also frequently unbutton my pants button after I gorge myself at restaurants, I highly recommend trying that.
So, how did we feel about their "after the rose" episode? This episode is much more meaningful than the actual proposal episode, which is usually just a bunch of fluff (unless you're Jason Mesnick's season). During the main episode tonight though, I did think Brad was a little cry baby when Emily simply was reminding him that having a kid is not always fun (heck...when IS it fun???) Brad got quite defensive and I think he overreacted, do you? Emily was simply making sure he understood everything it takes to be a parent, and he then assumes that she's questioning his dedication. I think we saw his feminism coming out tonight - probably a reason he's still single. But hopefully that's only a once every few months type of deal. I do think it was probably good for them to "fight" a little though - I really think that couples don't get to see the real sides of each other until they have some good fights. My lovely bride and I agreed upon that belief way back in our teenage years and decided we would get to know each other VERY well and VERY often. But, I know today that she's worth fighting for, because I've already done it. I would fight and argue with her every day of my life if it meant still being able to be her husband, and I hope Bremily finds that same feeling.
Emily obviously has some commitment issues, which is scary because Brad usually is the one with those. But maybe this is good for them. Maybe this is what Brad needs - someone that HE has to reassure that everything's ok. I think we'd all agree that they seem to be in love. And it's good to hear they actually broke up and postponed the wedding, I actually think that's really good. Like Brad said, it goes to show that they are a real relationship and not in a fantasy land. Although I think ABC paying hundreds of thousands on your wedding is pretty much a fantasy so he needs to consider that side of things too. Am I guaranteeing that they will make it? No...but let's face it, they've got a much better chance that Jake and Vienna (ha, what a fiasco that was). And I think they both realize that it will take time...just like Ali and Robert-o have.
[Imagine the song "Marry Me" by Train is playing as we read this final paragraph]....As we draw to a close (and only have a little over two months until we see the Bachelorette - PRAY it's not the Carnie!!!) I think we can learn several important life lessons from this season. First, 2nd chances should be granted. Second, Brad runs like a girl. Third, you apparently can give yourself a black eye while sleeping. And fourth, and most importantly, "I believe...love will always find a way". Always remember my Bachelorites...every rose has its thorns, but it doesn't make it smell any less sweet. I love you all like Brad loves the word "please".
XOXO
The Bachelor Wizard
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