My opinion of Russ is a tad different. Unlike Shea, I met Russ through Hadley– I had no prior interaction with him. So I didn’t feel like it was necessary for me to put in my 2 cents…after all I didn’t know the guy.

I had heard so many things about Russ, and honestly, when I finally met him I thought: “This is the ladies’ man? He looks like a kid.” I was kind of shocked. And then I got to know him, and I kind of got it. He’s sweet and endearing. I guess he grows on you. He does adore Hadley! Honestly people if I’m not asked and and I don’t have a VERY strong opinion then I don’t put my nose where it doesn’t belong.

I wasn’t worried about Hadley in this situation. She wasn’t going into a possible relationship with Russ blind, she was already skeptical about it. I knew she would come up with the right decision. Had she been going into it with her eyes completely closed, I think I would have voiced more concern. Or, had he really seemed like a “bad boy.” I think Russ is pretty harmless.
So when Hadley did come to me my advice was basically – go for it but be aware. You’ll know if it feels right and if it starts to go south….get out fast so that you are able to salvage your friendship! Read more…

Kellie and Jeff

Of course I believe in astrology! Just like anything else –you have your quacks. I am aware my next statement my be an oxymoron, but here goes, yes I belief there are legitimate astrologists! I definitely do not base my life decisions on my horoscope, in other words it’s not the gospel! I will tell you this, I do subscribe to Town and Country and that lady is quite good!! If nothing else it’s entertaining. As for the tarot card reading, she hit the nail on the head more than once.

She said that the big issue with Jeff and our relationship is the “tongue” – what you say (If youre anything like me, get your mind out of the gutter). Jeff is not a game player. In other words: if you feel something, you say it, you discuss it, and you communicate about it versus playing games. And if you go down that road, of trying to manipulate him? Then it’s a lose-lose. He’s hardcore, he won’t even venture into that territory and he’ll basically cut you off of all communications, he’s brutal.

One thing that’s positive about it though is that you know what you’re going to get. We can be brutally honest with one another and there is no guessing game. Read more…

I make my own boundaries…you make yours! I have no idea what my limit is as far as plastic surgery is concerned. Let’s just say this, if my fathers genetics don’t play a huge role in my process of aging then I will be on the chopping block by the age of 40!  For the first time in my life, I am seeing some things in the mirror that I’m not exactly happy with.  I am a big believer that stress will put more miles on you than anything and Lord only knows I have endured my fair share of that recently.  

Now, keep in mind I am well aware that some of my stress is self inflicted.  So I am very much about living drama-free for the next…well, the rest of my life. With an exception of this incident I typically receive Botox every 6-9 months.  I like to wait for full range of motion to return before I paralyze myself again. Perhaps I will have an IV drip in my later years but for now I do it when I’m in the mood. That may be once a year or may be less. It may be more.   

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Jeff and I met at the Kentucky Derby. (FYI….if you have not attended, put it on your “things I must do in life” list) We are inseparable….at least while we’re in the same state. One thing our relationship doesn’t lack is FUN. As Shea puts it, “you guys are kids in a candy shop”. Typically we spend 2-4 days a week together. I usually make the jaunt to Chicago but occasionally he visits the Bluegrass State. And it’s perfect! Our relationship comfortable, fexible and easy. I loved being married, but at this stage of my life I like that I do not feel confined. I really like having the independence and the freedom of being in Louisville, and having a little bit of distance between us, it’s very refreshing for me.

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I have no pity for anyone when it comes to blind dates. When I was in high school, my cousin set me up on a blind date. The guy picked me up, and then took me back to his home, where he pulled out these coupon books. And he told me – we’re going to Arby’s, but you can only eat one of these designated choices.

We’re supposed to go see a movie afterwards, but things weren’t going so well. So (and this is horrible…not one of my prouder moments in life) I asked to use his phone (we’re talking pre cell-phone….you know one of the bag phones) I called my girlfriend Christina and find out she was going to a party. Hmmm….party or lame date??? So I I told her to meet me at the food mart in thirty minutes – I’m going to tell this guy I have to be home early, and you’re picking me up because you’re going with me to my “family reunion” tomorrow.

So I tell this poor guy that I was really tired, and I wanted to skip the movie. He takes me to the food mart, but of course, it’s not just my girlfriend there. People begin to pour put of her car….just visualize a clown car!. I was soooo busted. At that point, what’ya gonna do?!?! I just said “Thank you!” and in the car I went (with the rest of the clowns). It wasn’t one of the nicer things I’ve done. But you know what – I was 16! The last thing I wanted was to be on a date with a guy who wouldn’t even let me order a Beef and Cheddar! Read more…

I have certainly spent my fair share of time on a lake and in the woods. All the men in my family are huge outdoorsmen – they hunt and they fish. My Dad is a jack of all trades, he can do anything and everything you could possibly imagine. If we had to live in the woods, he could completely take care of our family. So were these things hobbies of mine? No. I don’t sit and count the days for deer season to open, but at the same time, I was surrounded by it my entire life.

My style is very classic. I tend to not take myself too seriously though, so I would absolutely go out dressed as one of the other girls, I could care less. My mood drives what I wear, but so does the situation. I don’t think it’s necessarily appropriate to wear a skirt with your monkey hanging out to church, but if you’re going to go out to a bar – yeah, hey, maybe it works!
Yes sometimes I can be a bit motherly, especially with these girls. I’m older and I feel like I’ve lived alot. I can be very nurturing…but I usually know when to shut my mouth! (I said usually.) Read more…

Talking with Hadley About Dating Sucks

Two episodes down – I’m still not used to seeing myself on TV. I was getting food yesterday and this teenage girl said to me, “I hope you don’t take offense, but you look just like the lady on ‘Southern Belles,’ has anyone ever told you that?” So I said, “no,” and she kept going on – “Oh it’s this new show, it’s on Thursdays at 10, you look like the lady on the show with blonde curly hair. She’s really pretty, she’s the one that just got a divorce you know, and she has this dog that humps everything all the time”…she basically gave me the run down on my storyline! I just started laughing, and she goes “It IS you!”

That was funny, but it’s kind of odd to think that people are watching you and that they know intimate details on your life. Next thing you know people are going to be offering to be my therapist — “This girl is trainwreck, bless her heart.” That’s one thing about the South, by the way — you can say the worst thing about a person, as long as you add “bless her heart”  or “god love her” at the end.

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One episode down! I have to admit – I get a bit of anxiety when I see myself on television. You actually see me at one point in the show seeing myself on TV, and I have a panic attack. I always said I wouldn’t watch the show – but now with the blog, I guess I have to!

I think it’s going to be difficult just because I was going through a hard part of my life when we filmed, and I am going to have to relive it again as I watch it (I think I cry the first five episodes). Then again, it could be helpful because it will allow me to see some things that I was unable to see at that time.

My friends and family are excited about the show – my family is especially excited – but I just don’t think that they know exactly what to expect. It’s a big risk, to put your life out there for everyone to see.

There’s been a ton of reaction in Louisville since the publicity started. I think it’s turning out to be a bigger deal than what people possibly thought it would be.

Kellie at the charity event.

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Check back on Friday morning to read Kellie’s reaction to episode one, and get the low-down on the charity event, Kellie’s friends and family, and the closet we’re all jealous of.