"The RealWorld" is a TV show. I understand as much as the next person that in order to make good TV, the actual reality must be slightly skewed in the editing room. I have no intention to disrespect BMP, who obviously does the job right and well to keep a series going for 12 seasons with more on the way. DO NOT take these reviews as trashing MTV or BMP. I am supplying information to those who are interested in knowing what it was like for US because it was not the same for you. Do NOT take it as my being bitter, as many people assume, simply because of the occasional frustration that what you see may not be what we remember. "Setting the record straight" is not how I would refer to it. I prefer to call it my showing you funny things that happened when the cameras weren’t around, what relationships were like in the house that might not have known about, and the order of events as they happened in real time (not Real World time.)

Sure, we "knew" what we were getting into, but each and every one of us on this side of the fence will tell you - there is no way we could ever really know the entire experience would be as it turned out to be.

I had six amazing roommates, each of whom I respected and loved. I learned more from them than I have in most social situations of my life. To disagree with things that happened and things that were said is not to disrespect them because all that they did and said was what was right from their perspectives, which is admirable and honest. I intend only to show you what I was thinking at times when no one asked for my opinion. No fans out there could love any of my roommates more than I did, so remember that as you read.

"Battle of the Sexes" is the Challenge of summer '02. It is scheduled to air January 2003. I'm really looking forward to this one, mostly because I'm not terrified of what the world will see. I think it will be fun-loving. Less action/adventure, more focus on group relations. I stayed out of trouble, which gave me peace of mind. Peace of mind = no air time, so you may not see me. I think what we see on this show will be as new to me as it is to you. I know a lot of shit went down when I was reading Prince of Tides and hanging in the girls villa with Anne and Ruthie. I'm curious to see, and I'm so excited. Should be fun.

Enjoy....