We put "amazing" in quotes because he did. We held off on the CAPS lock, though.
Grammatical chiding side, we very much enjoyed reading the latest blog Jason Mesnick has written about the most recent episode of ABC's The Bachelor.
Here's what he had to say about the three amazing dates with Molly Malaney, Melissa Rycroft and Jillian Harris, and what was his toughest elimination to date ...
Wow - another “AMAZING” week.
With all of the incredible things we were up to in New Zealand, I just kept hoping that I wasn’t letting the excitement of it all affect my judgment.
I knew it was entirely possible to get swept away, so it became even more important for me to keep my head on straight. That’s something I was always thinking about and talking to the girls about as well.
There was no better way to see Queenstown than by helicopter tour. [Jillian Harris] and I were on the edge of our seats as we soared over miles and miles of beautiful landscape, and I felt like I was sharing it with a wonderful friend.
But afterwards, the hot tub with Jillian got pretty hot, and that passion was exactly what I needed to feel with her. We knew we had built such a great friendship, but needed to see if there was something more; and obviously there was.
Bungee jumping was so much fun. I have actually jumped once before, but somehow, I ended up being more nervous than [Molly Malaney].
As for the frightful scream, that was all me! I think that’s all part of the fun, just like going on a roller coaster. There really wasn’t any stalling before the jump.
We got up, did our countdown and then we jumped.
She had so much fun that we actually went up and did it again! It was hard to see on the show, but the rain was really coming down. I loved that Molly was so excited and willing to jump! It really showed me how adventurous she is.
Later, Molly asking me to spend the night really showed me that she was there for me and was completely opening herself up to me. I really love that Molly knows what she wants and goes after it. That is so attractive to me.
How about that catamaran with [Melissa Rycroft]? I was really hoping we could just concentrate on us, and not her difficult hometown date.
Not seeing Melissa’s family was an issue, but it really was not going to sway my decision one way or the other. Family is important, but I can't base my decision solely on that.
I am glad Melissa told me what she was feeling. I don’t want anyone holding back. This process is tough enough as it is, and she said exactly what I needed to hear.
Gosh... these rose ceremonies get so emotional for me.
Some might say I am not much of a man, but I can’t hold back what I am feeling. It was so tough sending Jill home; she had become my ultimate friend on this journey, and I know we will remain friends for years to come.
Jill and I always talked about marrying our best friends. But, I told her that for me, it had to be more than that. Though there was passion in our relationship (as you all saw!), it just wasn’t the same passion I had with Melissa or Molly.
Next week, my family comes out to New Zealand to meet the final two girls. I can’t wait.
Happy (belated) Valentines day to the new lady in my life and happy belated Valentines day to everyone reading this.
Who do you think Jason Mesnick will choose on The Bachelor?
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February 18th, 2009 3:20 PM
This show is a fake and
ABC should be ashamed
February 18th, 2009 7:14 PM
Jason fell for Mellissa long ago and is making a bigger deal over the parents just to keep the show interesting. What does he love the most about her? He loves the fact that she is sincerely gaga over him. It fuels his ego and while he is a mature guy he loves the idea of rescuing the silly, insecure, childlike girl, so he ‘feels’ like the hero and he ‘feels’ in control. Since he has been left before he wants to make sure that he is in control and kind of like the dad of the relationship. Not that it is bad to feel loved that way but I think Jason takes it over the top. He wants to be liked like candy, not like an equal partner.
So why did he let Jillian go this week when they had a better connection than him and Molly? Well I think he really was attracted to Jilly and probably felt she would be the best for him and Ty but she was not needy, not insecure. She was okay with her life she did not need to be rescued, heck she had rescued her own family, so what role would there have been left for Jason to play. The ‘equal’ husband...no...Not him he wants to be the hero... He really cares for Jilly and is a bit embarrassed that he has no good reason for letting her go which is why he tries lamely to blame his choice on her wanting to marry her best friend. Everyone wants to marry their best friend Jason, but you needed an excuse other than state the obvious which is you want to be the ‘Hero”. However, she is sincerely falling for him and since he has no “real” feelings for Molly he chooses to let Jilly go now as he does not want to lead Jilly on knowing he will choose Melissa in the end. He has to keep two girls per the show rules so he chooses Molly as he knows she will not be that upset when he chooses Melissa.
He knows Molly is not really into it (did you see that Oh S_it look on her face when he gave the final rose to her...she looked like...wow what did I get myself into (oh well there is always divorce but I'll continue since I'm on T.V.). I'm proud that Jason let Jilly go and did not drag it out as Jilly was by far my favorite and I’m glad she was not led on or hurt any more than she was. But don’t be confused he did not let Jilly go because he cares for Molly more. He let Jilly go because he did not want to hurt Jilly any more.
Molly will not really be hurt other than in an embarrassing way since she was never really in this with her heart anyway. Not that I blame her it would be very hard to open your heart up to a guy that is openly dating other women. I think Jason and Melissa can be happy and last forever. Melissa will be rescued and it will be the fairytale ending.
Of course Deanna is not back for him but to counsel him. Maybe share some of the mistakes she made, like picking the younger insecure guy that was still exploring his life. Sound familiar? I think Deanna chose Jesse because she was in love with how much he loved her. Jesse was over the top in love with Deanna. It was like she rescued him. He admitted he did not believe he was in her category. She is the hero if she chooses Jesse and just the equal if she chooses Jason. Sound familiar. However, when there are real life issues to deal with and you are stuck with less than an equal partner, someone who you love but don’t really respect. Someone who you will always feel superior than, the parent of…well you can see where I’m going with this.
Yeah the show is frustrating but that IS its entertainment value. The whole idea of a man dating three women so intensely is not real life and I don't think the show would allow him to not invite at least a few girls to the fantasy suite. But I’m a fan and I wish all the participants all the best, this is just my take.
February 18th, 2009 7:54 PM
I am happy for Jillian and I hope she will be the next bachelorette. I would love to see things work out for her. I think Jason missed out. Have you heard the theory Jason calls for Jillian to come back and proposes to her? Given her interviews of late I think it is highly unlikely.
February 18th, 2009 9:54 PM
I liked Jillian and now hope she will become the next bachelorette,Jason you are a fool...Melissa is to child like for him,Molly is more like the girl next door type.Jason thinks he is doing this for his son, but TY has a Mom,so than he'd better try to get Jillian back.Watching the show last night i think that Jason knows he made a mistake in sending Jillian home and the look on Melissa and Molly's face,they saw the connection Jason had with Jillian,and both know he does'nt raelly love either one of them....