The Bachelorette

So its been awhile since I've posted anything, but I have to tell you...

this season of the bachelorette has got me reeling! Really, I am stunned. As most of you know, I'm a sucker for these kind of shows. There is no honest way around it. I love a good love story. And this season, unlike the others (bachelor/bachelorette) has really drawn me in.

This particular bachelorette, DeAnna Papas, is focused and honest. Not to say that in past season the flower givers weren't, but this girl tells it like it is. If she's not feeling you, you're out. If you're not willing to put yourself out there, see-ya-later-sucker! The moment she knows, is the moment she says goodbye. One good example is when she sent both dudes home on a two-on-one date.

That being said, this season is heavy. She has narrowed it down to two fellows. One, a single dad, the other, the dark horse of the season, a-laid-back-lets-build-by-being-friends-first professional snowboarder. This week she sent "Mr. Perfect" home, and emotional doesn't quite cut it as a description. I'm not one who cares who she picks in the end, I'm curious, but it is not my decision to make... What is different about this one is that I'm vested. Completely and utterly invested in the outcome of this show and I really feel for all parties involved. I've found myself wiping my eyes and reaching for a box of tissues the last couple of weeks which, I admit, isn't out of the norm- except that it is the freakin' bachelorette! Of all shows, the bachelorette? Really? Really.

I know this show has its doubters. But I'm for it. Not because of the dramatic set-up situations. Or the one to twenty-five ratio. What I do like is the opportunity for greatness. And agree with it or not, This show sets the table for a great love story. Its not perfect, but it has worked in the past. Although, it has an entertainment factor, it is real. And what draws me in is that very specific potential for love. I'm a self-proclaimed hopeless romantic, others have just plain labeled me as hopeful. And when all the stars have to aline to experience greatness in anything - this show helps to create that opportunity for two people.