Hello bravo lovers! Hard to believe this season has finally come to an end. Sunday nights are going to be quiet without writing my blog for you and reflecting on Monday's episodes.
I enjoyed reading your comments and learning how you view things. The positive comments, of course, were touching and stroked my ego -- while the negative ones made me reevaluate situations and helped me realize that everyone has a different perspective and that they are of course entitled to their opinion.
So, thank you for tuning in every week and supporting my journey as a Housewife, but most of all for your genuine interest and concerns regarding my health.
I completed the six-week program in Florida yesterday. I'm now in NY to visit colleges with Gigi as we are starting to plan her new life in the Big Apple. Even though my health journey will continue, I am counting the days until I get back to my family.
So here we go one more time. . .
The only thing that stood out for me in Kyle's blog was that I apparently posed as someone that cared to help with her relationship with Lisa, and I still think today that I did.
Lisa always walks a straight line; of course she spoke to me about Kyle but never in a mean way. Even though she did not agree with me not watching the previous seasons, she did respect my choice not to.
Yolanda, when you arrived I thought your class was beyond many of the other housewives on any show, but when I saw you running around at Lisa’s vow renewal party-you really put such a damper on who you are. Brandi started so much of a mess since her first appearance on the show. She cursed, called names, and verbally assaulted Kim. You now step in and try to defend her in all her ugliness. Girl keep your distance. Your to special to be involved so deeply with that ruthless- classless individual. Lisa was commenting of how her party got so bad: wow! how sad to know it was you and Brandi. Remeber your judged by the company you keep.
I do admire your relationship with David: I have to say it appears as you have a split personality when you back up Brandi. She's made her bed let her lay in it.
Yolanda................I'm so glad you joined the housewives!!!!! You, Brandi, and Lisa shine above all the others!!!! I love watching you 3 together because you never know what you will do or say. I think you guys are the most level headed of all the wives. Thank you for sharing your health issues with us. Lyme Disease is very very rarely talked about on TV and I don't think we've ever had a face to put with it until you. I'm glad that you were able to find a doctor who can help you because not knowing what's wrong is worse than knowing. Thank you for sharing it with us!! Stay just the way you are......please don't change and I love your "broken english!!!
I like you, but I just hate it when women try to act like they wrote the book on etiquette, sage advice, by grand standing. Just lead by example and try not to preach. It just never comes off well.
Hi Yolanda, I am so happy you joined the show. I love your friendship with Brandi and Lisa. Get well soon xxx
Love her!
Love you, Yolanda!
Just read where you are definitely returning for Season 4 of RHOBH! Great job Bravo keeping this gem.
Yolanda, I admire your humbleness and honesty. You are an ideal housewife and mother You have a great respect for your husband that in return respects you back. You say what's in your mind in a classy way. I love watching the show. You are indeed a CLASSY LADY and I love you for that.
Yolanda...most times I like you but you seem to like to stir up trouble.
Love you, Yolanda! I totally understand what you said at the reunion about the Dutch culture. I have been sometimes accused of being cold, when I am really Lithuanian & Native American, & become the brick that tells people what to do in a crisis. I wanted to thank you also. At present, I'm being bullied online by a woman who doesn't know me (who I'm wondering if she is a relative of Faye's as they share the same last name - haha!). She is rich & thinks she is powerful, although both things mean nothing to me. One of the first things that came to mind, was what you said when you talked to Brandi - "Who is Adrienne Maloof in this world?" I've kept that in mind, saying it to myself, but inserting this bully's name. It has helped me immesurably.
You dissed Kyle for her friendship with a woman who dared to confront Brandi. Meanwhile, you have taken Brandi under your wing and profess to love her. Brandi is showing plainly how she is a user of you rich ladies. I think you need to lighten up on your constant judging of others and expecting everyone to live up to your so very high standards while being nothing but a hypocrite. I really had a high regard for you in the beginning, before you allowed Brandi to slither under your skin and get you to fight her battles for her. That'll keep you busy...lol
yorkmama
Angry much? The stuff you said in your post was a little confusing. "You dissed Kyle for her friendship with a woman who hurt Brandi. I really don't know who that is unless it is Faye but what I can tell from these comments is that no body liked Faye, even the Brandi haters. (I guess she seemed too obvious trying to get on camera all the time). The other thing is that you suggest it's wrong for wealthy people to be friends with poor people but Brandi wrote a book that was a best seller. (All Kyle and Faye did was drove the fans to hate them and love Brandi, they were just way too mean to her).Yolanda doesn't expect people to live up to her standards unless "talking like normal people "(instead of screaming and calling names) is too high a standard for others to live up to. LOL. Any way I'm not quite sure what you are angry about, that women can be friends without lawsuits and mean behavior?
Miss Yolanda.. As a current Brain Cyst patient , I am absolutely thrilled with your courage and strength to stand up for individuals fighting very hard Diagnosed Diseases.. The daily strength it takes to get out of bed and to know there is something terribly wrong with you, but the medical industry of this country continues to not listen .. Thank YOU.. You are a remarkable person who has so much to offer the world.. Keep getting better.. Live Life, keep it simple.. Carpe Diem .. Blessings Miss Yolanda
Yolanda,
Just read about you on the news (re getting your port out). So happy for you and pray for your continued healing.
Yolanda you are the best housewife by far
Arrogance is not pretty.
rworthington Confidence and being self assured is not arrogance. Being insecure makes it hard for one to know the difference.
Love you and your dedication to your kids and husband. You're honest and direct and I love your candor. You were fair with the other women and I love that you spoke your mind. Please stay on. I'd love it if they ditched Faye, the insipid blond who hates her husband and the vile sisters, Kyle and Kim. You are beautiful and kind and I was touched by your moving friendship with your sick friend. I hope we see more of you.
you are very admirable. I wish i had someone as true and as genuine as you growing up. Brandi is an awesome person with a wild mouth i think its a true blessing for her to have found a person like you to have her back and guide her. She is very lucky and hopefully she can rubbed off of your personality and Lisa's also..not that hers isnt awesome Cause IT IS :)
Yolanda, it was great "getting to know you" this season. I thought you brought a dynamic to the group that was interesting...not drama, but when dealing with actresses you will get drama..naturally. I hope to see you on next season and look forward to 'getting to know you " more!
Love you Yolanda, You really made the show great this season! You are also that rare combination of beauty, brains, and personality! By the way, it was so obvious to me, that you gave Kim your kindest sincere friendship offer from the start of the season, yet your kindness didn't get you any further with Kim, than Brandi got when she emotionally defended herself with a rage of insults. Yet, obviously Kim is not very wise, and knows nothing about burning bridges, or recognizing good people. She only recognizes people that will agree with her about everything! Now that I, and it seems, everyone has seen her selfish, and mean side, I sure don't care about anything Kim has to say! Also, Kim talked so much at the reunion, it caused it to be much less interesting. Nothing she says is valid, therefore, there was a lot of wasted minutes on the reunion.......... By the way, it looks like there are a lot of Kyle and Kim fans on the blogs, yet, i believe that they are mostly family and close friends, and I wouldn't give them a second thought!
Hi Yolanda,
Hope you are doing great. This is my very first response I have ever made to any bravo housewife. You for some reason have sparked something inside of me. My fiance' actually went out and bought me a lemon tree. We just planted it yesterday in your honor. I am overweight and need to lose 50 lbs and wanted to reach out to you to see if you can first tell me what is the lemon cleanse and also to tell me what it is that you eat to stay such in great shape. Thank you and take care!!!
LauraC42
She is so fit! And seems so sincerely nice. I think it's called the Master Cleanse.. you can google it.. I was going to do it too. Good luck.
yolanda i love you, Lisa and bring class and beauty to the show. it was so nice to see you not allowing kyle to bully you.
Yolanda,
I hope you are feeling better and not having any more complications. I really miss the RHBH and can hardly wait till next season. Lisa looked so tired on dancing with the stars and I hope she is OK. Anyway, I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed you and your goodness to Brandi. I especially loved the cartwheels on the sidewalk. Sweet good fun. By the way, Saw David on the piano in DWTS. He is great. Even though I don't share in your King theory I do appreciate your commitment to your values. All my love and best wishes.
Groetjes Yolanda, It has been so refreshing to see you on the show. I am dutch as well. My freinds have been calling me a 'dutch Martha Stewart' for awhile, so when Kyle said it, I nearly flipped! We are so similar in so many ways, especially regarding our philosophies on home and family. I have been working on a book idea for awhile and if possible would love to share my ideas with you - am also talking with a good freind and former 'bravolebrity' from NY area. I hope you are feeling better and getting the treatment you need. My mother-in-law was one of the first diagnosed cases of Lyme's Disease in our area nearly 18 years ago, and currently doing very well. Hope to hear from you. Liefs.
You acted very arrogant on the show. Not an attractive trait. Like you were above everyone else.
Yolanda,
I love you, Lisa and Bradi, you three are my favorites!! I hope you are feeling better, you are a strong lady! Can't wait until the new season, the other Housewives don't even come close!!!
Yolanda:
I think that since both you are Lisa are far and away more entertaining and elegant than most of the other housewives (on all of the franchises), that it must surely have something to do with your European upbringing. Very classy ladies. Please help Brandi learn those skills. I love her, but she could use some "cleaning up".
I was very touched when I saw the segment of you and your friend who was suffering from ALS. It is the most awful disease. You were so compassionate, a true friend.
I hope that you continue to improve. Lyme is sneaky and very devastating. I have a corgi that has it. I can't imagine that you will be even more awesome when you are better. Wow!
Continued blessings to you and your family. I really enjoy you on the show. AVOID the toxic sisters and you will be much happier.
i love you
Hello Yolanda
Please feel well. You did an outstanding job on the show and I hope you are coming back . There will always be haters , just ignore them. = 0 ) You Rock !
Yolanda, my daughter was just diagnosed with Lyme Disease and I was wondering if you have any hints or tips to make her recovery easier. What did the doctors do for you? Right now her back is covered with a rash along with her neck and face, she has been sick with flu like symptoms and she is exhausted all the time. Any help you can offer is much appreciated. I loved that you joined the show.....you are a class act. Can't wait to see you next season.
SilverLady
Have a friend recently diagnosed, too... it's a terrible disease. Hope you beat it Yolanda.
Yolanda I think you need to take a hard look at who you really are instead of pretending your this straight up I say it like it is women. Because clearly your not you do speak about all the women behind their back and say catty things. So lets stop pretending and lets stop boasting about our husband we get it we know who he is and who he married.
I believe I have Lyme's Disease as well... going to my internist next week to do some testing... would LOVE to speak to you via email or whatever.. I do not know anyone with this illness and I am a bit scared and overwhelmed... I believe I have had this for about 12 years.... ugh... scared... Is there a way to get a hold of you?? Thanks!
Hi Yolanda,
I saw your speech to the 550 people on Lyme Disease. Congratulations on your award. I had no idea how devasting Lyme is. You've shown great courage in your battle against this illness. You also showed much compassion for others who suffer as well. The $1 million you helped raise for Lyme reseach was really great. Love you on the show and hope you are well enough to return.
Best wishes to you and your family.
RoseWind Where did you see Yolanda's speech?
You lost me the minute you referred to one of the workmen as "these people."
@Pettoi it was pretty awful.
I just LOVE you on the show! It's nice to have someone join the show that doesn't act like a teenage girl! I love that you are direct and try not to gossip about the other girls. Hope you continue on the show!
I really like you on the show, nice change. I was wanting to know what brand your belts are love them?
lynda5303 hermes.
Clearly you are going to be the new head witch of this reality show.You act really insecure in your marriage. Your not any different lil Miss holland you gossip are petty and catty so can it with the act Yoli
mzagne Kyle or Faye...don't be jealous because viewers really are drawn to Yolanda. Use it as motivation to better yourself, bring yourself up to her standard of being human, currently you are failing...the comments above prove it.
Socialebritey_SF mzagne It proves nothing, just that we all have different opinions.
Socialebritey_SF mzagne
I think Kyle has a good heart. She wants everyone to like her. I don't think she's mean spirited at all... but FAYE.. yikes... scary woman.
Hi Yolanda, I just came across a music video that you made for your husband as a wedding gift? Listen, you're not only the best housewife of all the housewives shows, but you're also the best singer of all too. The video was very cute and you have a lovely voice. I bet your husband was very proud of you. Best wishes to you and your family and best of luck with getting rid of that dreadful Lyme disease.
I hope you recover soon, Yolanda. You are a great lady!!
Yolanda, I absolutely love your personality. You love your husband, support your children and friends and don't get drunk and tawdry. I would love to have a friend like you so ignore anyone that doesn't seem to like your personality....everyone is different but you are a girl's girl and you make the show enjoyable....and I wish I had your long legs. LUCKY GIRL!!!





Hi Yo, just now got around to reading your post. You have such clarity and sensibility that I wonder why you'd want to endure the crazy wrath of half of the cast. I only hope it doesn't put a strain upon your and David's relationship. He is such a special treat to see and hear when he has appeared on the show. I cannot watch the other RHW's shows because of all the drama intentionally brought upon for whatever .... and I've always found this particular franchise of a higher caliber. Therefore, hope that you will remain on board and bring about a freshness of realness and caring so as to elevate the audience's interest in knowing that we can all get along and show respect and gratitude for being here and now. Thank you.
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