The Bachelor Bracket {linkup}

I'm going to start off by letting y'all know that we are nearing the end of my relationship with Blogger. 3rd post in a row that has not been published when scheduled. And I still can't reply to comments.

Anyway. Down to real business.

Today is Monday. While it has already kicked me in the ass, the one thing I have to look forward to is at 8pm tonight when Juan-uary commences for my favorite 2 hour block of the week! I can't wait for the most dramatic rose ceremony yet, naturally.

As of last week, we were left with 13 women vying for Juan Pablo's heart. I predict a whole lot of drama (obviously) the following lucky ladies receiving a rose;

Since Momma bear doesn't have a blog, here are her choices for the 13 lucky ladies continuing on the journey for love...

Who do y'all think will be getting a rose at tonight's ceremony!?

Be sure to link up with me and Jacky to share your bracket!

NEW -- The Bachelor Bracket

Confession: I still watch The Bachelor.  Like a train-wreck, I just can't look away... and I wouldn't dare risk missing the most exciting rose ceremony yet! Plus, he's not so bad to look at...

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 Starting next Monday (1/20)  we will begin our weekly link up! For now, we wanted to go over the rules so that everyone is ready to play along next week...

1.  Bracket - Print or save the bracket (so hardcore, we used a spreadsheet). Fill out your bracket before the show each week. You should be guessing who you think will stay for the next week. We realize we missed weeks 1 and 2, but just join in the fun! In fact, feel free to join us anytime before the finale!

2. Follow your lovely hosts Ashley and Jacky:

 

Monograms and Margaritas                Keep Calm and Blog On

Bloglovin'                                                    Bloglovin'

Twitter                                                          Twitter

3. Link up with us on Mondays BEFORE 8pm EST to share your bracket choices before the show begins. A screenshot or iPhone photo works just fine!  Please link back to Ashley or Jacky using this fabulous button, or a creation of your own:

4. Spread the word - we only have so many episodes left my friends. We need your help to spread the word about the link-up! Please tell your friends, your neighbors, your dog, whoever! Social media love never hurt anyone either :)

5. The Winner - What fun would a bracket be without a winner? As you can see on the bracket, there is a scoring system to this game. The person with the most points at the end of the link-up will win... Juan Pablo's heart a $20 Starbucks gift card! 

Don't have a blog but want to play? Leave us a comment with your bracket choices before the show!

If you haven't been watching Juan~uary, be sure to catch up now! You can also check out the bios of the remaining contestants on ABC.com by clicking here!

We hope to see you Monday!

WILW: Fall TV

Fall seems to finally bring back my favorite trashy television. While Pretty Little Liars is on hiatus until January, there are tons of shows that I am most certainly loving this season!

Sundays:

The Amazing Race

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Mondays:

The Voice

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The Blacklist

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Anyone who hasn't watched this needs to stop what they're doing, turn on the television (or log onto NBC.com), and watch every episode so far this season. James Spader is brilliant, and the writers of this show have done amazing things. I'm obsessed!

Tuesdays:

The Voice

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Ravenswood

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Has anyone else watched this? I really love PLL (although I feel like it is becoming more and more ridiculous with each season), but I'm not 100% sure that I'm hooked on Ravenswood yet. Do I really need another TV show to be hooked on? I'm slightly terrified though (because this is what I do...), that they're going to have too many links between PLL and Ravenswood and I don't want to miss out!

The Biggest Loser

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True or false: Usually as I am watching this show, I down a large bowl of ice cream.
I can't help it. I know, I'm a terrible person.

Wednesdays:

Survivor

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Thursdays:

The Big Bang Theory

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Is this season funnier than all the others, or is it just me? I still watch clips from the episode of the amazing scavenger hunt all.the.time because it was just so funny!

The Millers

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Guys, this show is my life. Literally, I sit there in awe every single week because if my parents were to get divorced, this would actually be what would happen. My Dad could never use a SmartPhone (he still has a flip phone. It plays MP3s from the front. I wish I was kidding), and I can totally see my Mom crashing my brother's parties so she can have her nightly ice cream (sorry, ma).

Saturdays:

College Football.

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While I'm a little bitter about how the last few weeks have turned out for my Hokies, there is nothing better than waking up on a Saturday knowing that the day is full of college football. Whether it is VT, Ohio State, Penn State, that we're cheering for, or all the teams we are cheering against, there is something much more special about college ball than pro.

I can barely keep up with half of these, and most of the time find myself emptying my DVR on my days off. What are your favorite Fall TV shows!?

Five Things Friday

Happy Friday!

First of all, I cannot believe that it is MAY already? What? Where has this year gone!?

Here are my five favorite things about this last week;

1. THE NEW LOOK! I am so excited to be starting this new chapter as Monograms and Margaritas!

2. All of these fabulous goodies that I've picked up from Lilly's summer line.

The Dusk Top

The Delia Dress

3. Beginning the "Blog Everyday In May" Challenge hosted by Story of My Life. The prompts are light, fun, and provide inspiration! It has been interesting to explore new blogs and see what everyone else is writing about! Are you up for the challenge?


4. That I've got a SATURDAY off and I'll be spending it outside enjoying the beautiful weather with the boyfriend.
5. All of the reality television this week has been phenom, and most definitely made me happy;

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My least favorite team got eliminated on The Amazing Race

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What are your 5 favorite things about this week!?