Yesterday’s episode of RHOC was a bit interesting and wasn’t a great one for Alexis Bellino. Alexis blogged about her thoughts on the episode and admits that she isn’t proud of some of her behavior and calls out some of the ladies for being hypocritical!
Alexis says, “I have to be honest, I did not like myself this episode. I don’t know who that was, or what I was thinking. I was making jokes, but some of them sounded sarcastic instead of funny. I think sometimes in life when we sense a change coming, we have a tendency to act a little off key. Maybe I was trying to make light of things I shouldn’t have been, but I meant no harm, truly. My momma always said, “If you don’t have anything positive to say, just keep your mouth closed!” Lesson learned on that one. (Thanks Mom!)
I think we have all been in a situation where we overreact. I just wasn’t expecting that to be Tamra overreacting to Vicki and Eddie laughing together in Catalina! I hit rewind after that scene at least three times to see if I missed something, but I didn’t think Vicki and Eddie were out of line. In my opinion, they were all carrying on the same way.
Back to Tamra and Eddie talking on the boat ride — Eddie says he thinks they should stop drinking because that was the main cause of their fight. That is probably a good idea, but good luck getting Tamra to agree! Then Tamra switches gears and says now she doesn’t care about Vicki and Eddie touching. . . What? Is anyone else confused?
When Gretchen and I were in the limo, I was sincerely worried for Gretchen jumping right back into her friendship with Tamra. I remember everything Gretchen went through last year, and I am concerned that it could all happen again. A bracelet and acting all chummy-chummy; it just felt like there was another motive, an agenda. Then we see Gretchen and Tamra going to the sex shop together. . .couldn’t they have kept it at coffee? LOL!
Let me be the first to say I was so excited about Heather’s painting party. What a new and refreshing idea! A party with a purpose! I loved the low-carb menu, and I loved Timree! I want to personally apologize to Heather for calling her “pretentious.” I have always considered her “buttoned-up,” but never pretentious. I like Heather, I think she is funny and has a good heart. During the party that evening, I thought we were all joking and having a great time; however, it definitely seemed like there was friction looking back.
First of all, when all of us were discussing Tamra and Gretchen’s “sex shop” visit, I felt Heather could have simply walked away from the conversation if she really didn’t want to talk about any of it. I will be the first to admit that I get uncomfortable with that kind of talk, too. If things get too uncomfortable, I will excuse myself or change the subject.
When we were all painting, Vicki and I were laughing and teasing about being new BFFs, and getting Vicki a bracelet. I was completely shocked to hear Gretchen say under her breath that I was competing. Of all people, I thought she was my true friend. I didn’t get the memo that it’s OK for her and Tamra to make their jokes whenever they want, but Vicki and I cannot.
But come on! It’s a little awkward that Tamra gave Gretchen a bracelet after two years of putting Gretchen through hell!! Was that Gretchen’s hazing gift? At the end of the night when Heather told Terry that he wasn’t scoring any bedroom points, I was teasing her when I reminded her that she doesn’t talk about those things. Those were her words. No one should really care if she does or doesn’t talk about those things!
Tamra getting all huffy and saying that I’m trying to take credit for her and Gretchen getting back together is pretty unbelievable. If Tamra is going to make accusations that I’m jealous of Gretchen and Tamra becoming friends, I will comment back. And how quickly Tamra forgets that two years ago I did try to get those two to move past their fight. I don’t need credit for that. That’s just Tamra looking for drama once again, but she won’t get it from me, because I’ll just keep being happy for her and wishing her well, and that just kills her.
The saddest part of this episode for me was watching Gretchen make fun of me behind my back and chime in with Tamra throughout the evening. True friends just don’t do that. That hurts. The real kicker was when Tamra called Vicki jealous when Tamra just got jealous of Vicki and Eddie touching the night before??? That sure was the pot calling the kettle black. Vicki not saying goodbye to Tamra shocked me too, though! I think Vicki was hurt and felt disrespected.”
As annoying as Alexis was in the episode she makes some great points. I think Tamra was TOTALLY overreacting with the whole Vicki and Eddie situation. I’m starting to think Tamra just enjoys drama. I’m glad that Gretchen and Tamra are friends now but to act randomly like BFFs? It’s annoying and fake. Do you agree with what Alexis had to say?
Alexis was totally getting on my nerves last night. She’s got a motor mouth, speaking so quickly– and yelling her words in the limo, my husband commented that she was on cocaine. She wants so badly for her words to be heard that she just overpowers any normal conversation. And what was with the constant hair flipping with those (obviously) fake extensions?? It’s my opinion that Peggy is so right about her – always insinuating herself into everyone else’s business and never failing to pump herself up, share her opinion or one-up you. Just annoying.
Omg she was so getting on my nerves but while I hate to admit this she does make good points
Alexis is so jealous!!! Bottom line!!!
I agree but I don’t understand why
I like Alexis so its annoying to watch her act so jealous. She has beautiful children and a happy life. She needs to own up to her acting jealous
To me Alexis seems like a nice person with a huge desire to be liked – that’s where her body-image and constant interjections come from. I don’t think she is trying to upset anyone, exactly, but I do think that she desperately wants attention.
Tamra and Gretchen being all of a sudden BFFs is weird to watch for me as a viewer, so I can imagine it would be even more weird for Vicki and Alexis. They were each on either side of that 2 year war and now are being treated like sideline friends. I would be pissed if I were them too. There is nothing wrong with Tamra and Gretchen’s new friendship – I always thought they are a lot alike and should get along great – but the way they seem to be buddy-buddy without talking to their other friends about it is startling and understandably difficult for both Vicki and Alexis.
It is very hard for me to judge because Alexis ALWAYS bugs me every time she opens her mouth.
Um, what? Alexis says in one breath that Heather should have walked away from the sex talk and then in another said that when she feels uncomfortable she tries to change the subject. Was that not what Heather was doing…trying to change the subject? LOL.
Alexis was being catty and is clearly jealous that Tamra and Gretchen made up. It wasn’t like she was joking with Vicki all innocently about being best friends — she was mocking Tamra with the whole bracelet thing.
I think Tamra dislikes Alexis more than she does Gretchen. I can’t help but think this is a game of chess to Tamra. Think about it. If Tamra has Vicki on her “team” and the new girl, Heather on her “team,” why not bring Gretchen into the “team” and form an army against Alexis? I don’t think Tamra is honest with Gretchen. I do think Tamra is forming an alliance to get Alexis kicked off the show. I also believe Tamra knew she had to change her ways toward Gretchen because too many viewers like Gretchen and it was in Tamra’s best interest to get along with Gretchen or end up being disliked like Jill Zarin. I think when Jill Zarin was fired, all these women on all these HW shows realized that viewers have the power to force execs. to get rid of them if viewers dislike them. We showed these women that viewers and e-mail have a lot of power. lol
I think this word and it’s meaning is a perfect decription of Alexis…………..
PRETENTIOUS…..
: making usually unjustified or excessive claims (as of value or standing) b : expressive of affected, unwarranted, or exaggerated importance, worth, or stature
2 : making demands on one’s skill, ability, or means
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Does that not fit Alexis or what? lol
It more fits Heather. Pretentious people are experts in EVERYTHING. Heather is the queen of advice and really acts like she has the answers. I’m already beyond annoyed with her.
Alexis is a moralizer
-Variant of moralize, intransitive verb moralized, moralizing
-to think, write, or speak about matters of right and wrong, often in a self-righteous or tedious way
Key word: tedious.
Oh crap!
I totally agree with everything Alexis says. She’s usually my snark target. Now what???
I have to admit it is beyond bizarre how quickly the Tamra and Gretchen friendship has developed. It’s even weirder that Gretchen isn’t really acknowledging HOW weird it is to Alexis. And how is Alexis supposed to just turn around after everything Tamra did to her good friend??? It’s just not realistic.
As I said in the other headline, I am really liking Alexis this season – don’t know why – I think the last 2 seasons she was trying to hard. I wish her the best this season. I’m routing for her – let’s see what happens!
Are tamra and gretchen in business together???
I don’t understand why they are not happy about Gretchen & Tamra getting along? Vicki & Alexis acted very immature & childish about it! I would think it would be better not to have all that tension!! Alexis is very insecure & fake…she’s a hypocrite! If she wanted Tamra & Gretchen to get along before…why is she acting like a jealous bitch now?
I am not an Alexis fan but, I gotta give her props for admitting her faults. I’m surprised how articulate was in commumicating her thoughts. There really is something going on in that brain of hers.
Tamra was super annoying when she was crying about Vicki & Eddie. I can understand you being like “okay, that’s enough. Chill” but to grab Brooks’ hand & put it on her boob, then act like that wasn’t worse as Eddie & Vicki is ridiculous and immature. She totally acted like a child and her reasons for it were stupid. Alexis is threatened by Heather and to call her pretentious showed it. There’s no need for name-calling, honey. It didn’t seem like it was said jokingly in any way.
I do not think that Alexis wrote this blog. At all. It does not sound like her in any way, shape, or form. That being said, great points are made.
I feel like Alexis is insecure & yearns to be liked yet she has no reason to be insecure , personality aside She is probably the HOTTEST housewife in the entire franchise . She made some great points , Tamra is Vile and thrives on Drama , I admit I don’t like Gretchen being all bestie w/ her. Heather is cool & I predict next season the rift will between her & Tamra.
I agree with alot of posts. I think as we saw first episode, Tamra is using Heather for a sale. When that’s over we’ll see how well they get along. I really think Tamra was out of line with the boob thing, but trashy girls do trashy things.
Tamra, Traylor Trash, and MeHO all need to go away,,,,,,,,,,,, (and take the mean girl Richards sisters too)