Re: Brooks Forester - Bachelorette 9 Contestant - Spoilers - Thread #2

[DesFever]

Des' blog about there date. As someone noted, they built a friendship and trust and that means a lot!

I had butterflies walking into the mansion to pick Brooks up for our date. It was the start of an incredible new chapter of my life.

For that first date, I wanted someone who could be spontaneous and turn a seemingly awkward activity into fun and laughter. Brooks was the perfect choice. At first I was nervous about bringing him to a bridal salon because men don't typically know what to do around beautiful white dresses, but bridal design is my passion so it was important for me to share that. Thankfully Brooks didn't freak out. He took charge and made trying on suits and dresses hilarious and memorable, which is what I'm looking for – someone who can just let loose.

Looking into the mirror together as a couple, dressed as newlyweds, reminded me why I chose to be the Bachelorette and made me hopeful for what could be. I got genuinely excited! The best part about the car ride to the Hollywood sign with Brooks was our engaging and fun conversation. The natural banter and comfort we had continued and made the date so special. For me, the Hollywood sign represents everyone (including myself) who comes to Los Angeles to pursue their dreams, so the opportunity to sit on top of it carried a personal significance that meant so much to me.

At dinner that night, Brooks shared details of his life that are not easy to talk about. His openness allowed me to trust him and share my own life story. The setting was gorgeous on top of that bridge, but the greatest thing about the date was that we were able to get lost in conversation and truly be in the moment. We weren't focused on anything else. Dancing in the moonlight to Andy Grammar was the cherry on top. I was the happiest person alive after a successful first date and that geared me up for the dates to follow.

Her blog was very telling, very descriptive and detailed about her date with Brooks. Definitely more emotion in describing her date with Brooks in comparison to her date with Bryden

Right after reading that opening, I immediately thought this is another slip up on Des' part! I really enjoyed watching the date because I felt like we got to know both of them better as people, but them sharing that conversation on the sign and then another one at dinner was just very special.

[atem]

I liked that Brooks asked about Desiree. Bryden didn't initiate anything!

[DesFever]

I liked that Brooks asked about Desiree. Bryden didn't initiate anything!

I think Brooks is just very charming and personable (like Desiree). You could tell he is a great conversationalist and the fact that he opened their conversation with "we could talk about anything: childhood, memories, life" made it really easy to be around him.

[Guest]

I liked that Brooks asked about Desiree. Bryden didn't initiate anything!

I liked that, too.

[kripdk]

You don't think that we saw the entire dates of Brooks or Bryden, do you?? Or the entire group date?? It's all about the edit and the producers' hopes that the audience will fall for their antics. They only show what they hope the audience will fall for.

[atem]

You don't think that we saw the entire dates of Brooks or Bryden, do you?? Or the entire group date?? It's all about the edit and the producers' hopes that the audience will fall for their antics. They only show what they hope the audience will fall for.

From what we know about Bryden? I doubt he asked anything about her life.

[Guest]

You don't think that we saw the entire dates of Brooks or Bryden, do you?? Or the entire group date?? It's all about the edit and the producers' hopes that the audience will fall for their antics. They only show what they hope the audience will fall for.

Not many guys invite a woman to talk like that. Not from what I've observed and not on the Bachelorette. Not many guys are good conversationalists.

[kripdk]

You don't think that we saw the entire dates of Brooks or Bryden, do you?? Or the entire group date?? It's all about the edit and the producers' hopes that the audience will fall for their antics. They only show what they hope the audience will fall for.

From what we know about Bryden? I doubt he asked anything about her life.

Perhaps. But the truth is that we only really know about Bryden what the editors choose to share. It's not fair to assume that he is just a non-caring guy.

[etsluu]

You don't think that we saw the entire dates of Brooks or Bryden, do you?? Or the entire group date?? It's all about the edit and the producers' hopes that the audience will fall for their antics. They only show what they hope the audience will fall for.

From what we know about Bryden? I doubt he asked anything about her life.

For me it seemed that Bryden wasn't that interested in about Desiree.

[Kashathediva]

You don't think that we saw the entire dates of Brooks or Bryden, do you?? Or the entire group date?? It's all about the edit and the producers' hopes that the audience will fall for their antics. They only show what they hope the audience will fall for.

They show "scraps" of what was filmed over an entire day to illustrate the story they want told--whatever that might be. So I do agree with you. Hours and hours of film vs snips and snaps of 12-15 minutes? So a definite --yeah.
I would not be surprised if the blogs followed certain formats now also. It seems like things are becoming more formulated vs less.

[atem]

Hello, we know that Bryden went on with a girl friend and I'm sure they would have been fine leaving in him asking about her. She initiated everything with Bryden.

[etsluu]

his look is so gentle...there's a "phrase" in finnish "silmät on sielun peili" which means something like: eyes are mirror to your soul...

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