Being on tv hasn’t been easy. I am finding it a real rollercoaster of emotions…almost as intense as when I was on The Block.
What stresses me the most is the ‘interpretation’.
Interpretation of what is chosen to be shown on tv, and the interpretation from the viewers.
I have to remind myself every day that “it’s JUST a tv show, it’s JUST a game”.
To say I have been disappointed with some of the interpretation is an understatement. How I deal with this is difficult. The questions and judgements made by other people is so annoying and frustrating. I am happy to answer all of your questions and am always ready to set the record straight.
Because this is my blog and my journey, I think I can say whatever I want to say hey?
Let’s list a few things…
1. NO, we did not shop everyday. This year there were no furniture sponsors so finding items from ALL over Melbourne took a long time. Amie and I shopped the same as everyone else. In the beginning we shopped together, but got smarter and usually split up.
2. Yes, we got dressed in different clothes very often. We were conscious we were on tv, so we still did our hair. Taking an extra 10 mins a day to dress decent did NOT hinder our renovation time.
3. We worked as hard, if not harder, than any other female on The Block. We have no trade skills between us, so yes we spent a lot of our money on hiring people. This just meant we replaced the male in the other houses (Waz, Josh and Rod) with paid tradies. This did not mean we were having a holiday!
4. We were dreadfully homesick and had no idea The Block would be so hard. We did not sail through it. I was very ill towards the end and almost didn’t make it.
5. We DID deserve to be there. We were lucky to be chosen. If you think you can do better, then try out next year and GOOD LUCK!
6. We are not bitches, conniving or nasty. Ask any of the contestants. Go on, ask them!
7. I loved being on The Block. I laughed like a school girl and have never regretted being there. It was an amazing time in my life. My memories when I sit here and write this are all positive.
8. I believe our rooms are awesome and I have never regretted any of our design decisions. I don’t want you all to love what we do, but then again, I will probably hate what you do… Design is subjective and is not for everyone. Our style is different… glitzy, eccentric, industrial and lazy… all rolled in to one.
9. There is nothing special or pretentious about us. We are normal, average Mum’s who have husbands that work average jobs. We are not rich, not snobs or think we are better than anyone.
10. My boys are so proud of me and that’s all that matters! My husband is amazed at what I have done. Our parent’s are beaming with pride. They’ve done a great job raising us and we are so happy we can share this journey with them.
Ok, so there you go!
It’s my journey… Love the show, or turn me off!
PS. Amie will be writing a post about our Room 2 reveal later tonight. So come back!
