Lydia's Journey Begins
Welcome to my blog! Yeppppeeeee.I am not introduced until Episode 3. Boo!!! Obviously, there is a lot of history with all the ladies, so there is some catching up to do for you as well as for me. When...
View ArticleIs Gretchen in Second Grade?
We start right where we left off, at the clambake. I think it is cool that Vicki went to say hello to Tamara first, even though she sees and feels "all this Ick" between them. I think that shows that...
View ArticleI'm Lydia...and I'm a Hugger
So wow. OK. This is happening. It is very weird to see yourself on TV. First of all, I don't like the way my voice sounds -- but who does? I'm new to this whole thing so bear with me. The fact you are...
View ArticleGuilty by Association with Alexis
All aboard the crazy train!I'm officially a Housewife. . .and I have an orange! Hooray! YOLO (You Only Live Once) is my "catchphrase," and is basically why I decided to do the show. It seems to be my...
View ArticleKeeping It Real With Alexis
This was another hard episode for me to watch and it stirred up a lot of emotions. Let me just start by saying that Alexis is an amazing person. She is kindhearted, funny, and I love being around her....
View ArticleMeet Lydia's Mom, the Flower Fairy
Another week and another list of moments that I would change and moments that I laugh at. First off, I would like to reiterate that when we filmed this Alexis and I were just becoming friends. I liked...
View ArticleLydia on a Mother's Love
Coming off of Mother's Day weekend, and having my mother introduced last week, I would like to give a shout out to all the mamas out there. I am so grateful for being a mom and for having a wonderful...
View ArticleLydia Loves Her Mother
I thought this episode was full of ups and downs for me. It was cool to see Heather pursue her acting dreams, and the joy she portrays when she is working. It was difficult to watch the scene with my...
View ArticleLydia Loves Her Mom (Pot and All)
Happy Memorial Day. I hope you all spent the day with family, friends, and loved ones. It is a wonderful way to kick off summer. We live in an amazing country because of the sacrifices of so many.At...
View ArticleLydia: "I Am the Friendship Whisperer"
The Lunch: Lunch with Tamra and Alexis went really well. Just like I knew it would! I wasn't setting Alexis up and I would never bring her into a firestorm especially after the whole experience at the...
View ArticleLydia Just Says No to Strippers
Overall, I am not proud of this episode. It is full of drama, strippers, and gossip, which are words I would never use to describe myself or anything I would want to be associated with. That doesn't...
View ArticleWho Made Slade the Appearance Police?
Once we returned home from Mexico, I decided I wanted to plan a party for everyone. The girls have all been so sweet and welcoming and I wanted to host an event. I love celebrating life with the people...
View ArticleLydia's Life-Changing, Rookie Year
The 100th episode of RHOC was really fun to watch. I moved up to Orange County when I graduated from college and the first season of the show was just beginning to air. I have to admit. . .I didn't...
View ArticleOn Slade and Lauri's Poor Timing
First of all, Happy Canada Day! I know everyone will be celebrating the Fourth of July this week. Nothing beats fireworks, family, and freedom. Yay America! A little known fact though, July 1st is...
View ArticleLydia's Team Vicki
Happy 4th of July! Although I love Canada and treasure my memories growing up there, I am proud to be an American. Coming off of such a special holiday and time with family, it makes it that much more...
View ArticleLydia Defends Her Sense of Humor
I want to start off by addressing a few things from last week's episode. I don't take myself too seriously, which is one reason why I decided to do this show. I wanted to bring a lighter side to the...
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