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Alex McCord

Ain't Love Grand

Alex explains why she attended LuAnn's party and why she tried to run interference for Ramona.

July 21, 2011

Can you believe it’s the end??? Well, of the regular season that is.

Wait. Can I just tell you, I’m writing this blog looking out of my hotel suite at the pyramids -- as in Egypt. The seven wonders of the world, or rather the only part of them that's still standing. Yes, I know there's been a lot of unrest with the revolution, but Mubarak is out of power, and it's safe for tourists, particularly if you don't put on underwear and go jogging. It's magical and you should go.

Infomercial for Egypt over; let's discuss the finale. I could not have looked worse on the way to the photoshoot for The Block. Red skin, no makeup and my best dorky laugh. Oh well -- the pictures looked amazing and you can see them here.

Sonja sometimes has trouble letting people speak. You do have to take turns when a friend has a problem -- I speak, then you speak, etc. With that said, at the orchid market Sonja was making sense. Cindy wasn't. Cindy was rude, and Sonja was accommodating until she couldn't take it anymore. Cindy stormed out (maybe she read that in LuAnn's book), and Sonja won.

Simon and I had dinner with the gang at Ramona's, and we had such a good time that night. Not sure how we all got to talking about periods, but part of the reason things got so crazy in Morocco is that all seven of us had gotten onto the same cycle. I gave out so many, ahem, feminine hygiene implements, that week the entire box was gone, so I knew Ramona was still in the game.

Ninety-nine times out of a hundred, I leave my phone in my bag at dinner. That night I was worried about one of the kids, so I kept it close, but thought I had it on vibrate. I was embarrassed when it rang, but very curious when I saw it was LuAnn. I'm sure you can imagine that due to everything you saw, LuAnn and I didn't have each other on speed dial. I excused myself and took the call. She seemed so sweet and genuine in that moment that I had to say yes. I'll admit it, I'm a complete sop when it comes to love and people falling in love. I was convinced an engagement was coming and hoping that Jacques would marry her and whisk her off to Paris. Forever.

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Comments

74 Comments

ALEX YOU USE TO BE MY FAVORITE HOUSEWIFE WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO YOU YOU ARE TRYING TO CAUSE TROUBLE WHEN IT IS NOT YOUR PROBLEM

love the blog. thanks for keeping us updated.

Team Alex!!! all the way...

Jill as the bathroom police, right on the money! Jill is the police on everything and ALWAYS has to report right back to Luann....I could really do without those two! Kelly as the "voice of reason" this season? Please! You have been the voice of reason....! Keep standing up for yourself and don't be so quick to give the Pit Bulls a second chance (Pit Bulls being Jill, Luann and Kelly)

dear alex,
hi! i am emma and i am 12. you are my fav housewive. i wrote a comment to jill telling her to stop picking on you. i hope she does. when she called you an idiot i was like who does she think she is! i learn about bullying in my school and she is being a big bully to you! i hope she is more nicer to you! :-) luv ya
-Emma

Alex
You are awesome. I just finished watching the reunion show and I can not believe how the other women were treating you!! They are total mean girls and i am really hoping the meanest of them all does not return season (JILL!!!) Kudos for standing up to them!!!! can not wait to see part 2

Alex,

I enjoyed watching you gain strength this year. You found the strength and the voice to stand up for yourself. You told it like it was with everyone. They couldn't handle the stronger side of you. Just remember....pick your battles...win the war. Keep your class while being assertive.

Alex, it is so incredibly refreshing to watch you speak up for yourself, your friends, and your family. I love how you always speak with tact and try as much as possible to respect the other women. Despite all of the horrible things they've tried to say and do to you and Simon, you have remained strong, true to yourself and others around you. I think the other ladies should watch you and take notes. More power to you Alex.

Team Alex !!! Definitely disliked how all the brunettes jumped on you don't let the haters phase you keep doing what you do

Sincerely,
A RHONYC Fanatic

You are the only logical, intelligent woman on the show this year. Hang in there and be assured that the audience gets you and we are on your side.

You are the nicest one of the bunch. Sorry but you're so nice, you don't know how to fight ugly like the other girls. You'll never win with the mean girls.

Alex, I really like you. I have to say, I'm so annoyed by Jill, Luanne and Kelly constantly attacking you. I notice that they can all have issues with Ramona or whoever and make up with no problem, but they seem to genuinly hate you. I don't think you should give them the time of day. Honestly, the best attitude you can have with them is put your hand out turn your face and say 'SPEAK TO THE HAND" I know childish, but that seems to be the only way they respond. Good luck to you and your beautiful family.

Hi Alex- I really like you more this season. I think you needed more support. I am glad that Ramano and Sonja were there for you. I think the brunettes were mean girls and I hope you keep pushing forward. Live life and be well.

I love that you are a down to earth and honest person. Those ladies treated you badly when you first came on. I have liked you since day one. I am glad you are stronger now and stand up for yourself and Simon more.

To a sweet, classy, articulate lady--I am glad you explained why Simon was frowning so much (he quit smoking). He looked downright hostile a few times, but now I know why.

Team Alex !!!!!!!!!!!!

Your great!! You remind me of my close friends.Loyal and not incredibly nosey.And always with a level head.Im sure your real friends appreciate you.Keep rockin

You were so much fun to watch this season! I loved seeing you maintain your dignity and poise when some of the other women were frantic to put you down and shut you up and were unbelievable insulting and rude to you. I only wished that in Morocco when Kelly was rude and pointing out that you were flushed and was shushing you and telling how to feel that you could have seen through what was going on and NOT taken the high road and allowed her to believe that she was in control of you at that moment, but all things considered....it probably is best to behave like a lady! You and Simon are a wonderful example of how happy a couple can be and I love it that he purposely loves to shock people with his wild wardrobe...and that he is having fun with it all. You are the best and I hope you have a great year and hope to see you next time!

You are such a good friend to all of them. I wish they were better at giving you time to speak. LuAnn, Kelly and Jill are so judgemental of you. I feel they think you are beneath them and they can speak like that to you. Remember, they are always stating you are trying to climb the latter. Please be mindful to keep your light-hearted appeal and not get to worked up by their antics. Take some pointers for Sonja.

I enjoy your blogs so so much. Why don't you get your own show? I'd watch.! Are you listening Bravo? At least it wouldn't be mean and degrading. Are you listening Bravo?

I think u are the moat true to yourself in the whole show.. I love how you and simon are all about your life and not everyone else's.. You are both so quirky and fun.. I love watching you guys... Keep it coming and keep simon being seen he is a true honest and down right funny man..

Alex

Glad you found your voice this season. I just wish that it was a kinder gentler voice that was truer to who I thought you were. If this is who you really are, then my first impression of you was really wrong. I find this Alex to be a little bombastic, kind of like Jill tends to be.

I agree with all of the positive comments. And I loved the Paris comment as well. You are great and you and Simon seem to have it all. You are true to yourself and not a snob like Luann or jealous and bitchy like Jill. She will NEVER change. Until the next season......

Alex: You are the most true housewife of the bunch! You haven't become so uppity and callous like some of the others. I admire how you even allow others to speak...unheard of in this group! Hold your head up high; you are beautiful inside and out!

Alex-I just love you! Yes, you are a little quirky,
but that makes you fun to watch. And I love your
blogs. Yes, it would be nice for Luann to be whisked
away somewhere, anywhere.....hee hee

good girl Alex, wasn't that impressed past seasons but u go girl, when the Luanns and Kellies of the world let u speak. love to know what they are on, I want some. They need listening skills, you remind me of some girls who would always step up and defend me because we were all friends and thats what true friends do. U did this for Ramona and Sonja, when Luann says to zip it, tell her to pratice what she preaches. I hope Kelly doesn't come back, when she is talking we all just toon her out. U and Ramona and Sonja need to take care of each other.

Btw: Line of the day on the Reunion Preview: "I think it's ruder to call someone a fu*kin bi*ch at the wedding than to wear cream!" LUUUUV it! Right on, mama!

Alex, you are the smartest person on this show. I love that you embrace the inevitable cringeworthy moments that sometimes occur, rather than trying to pass the buck. If it weren't for your perspective on this show, I would've stopped watching this season. Thanks for your honesty. I wish you, Simon and the chums all the best.

Hi Alex. Just wanted to say kudos for standing up for yourself in stressful situations with the Alphas females! I wasn't always a "fan' and I think of myself as very objective. But each time you articulated yourself in an emotionally-charged situation, you remained VERY calm and I thought were SPOT-ON! In fact, if you're familiar at all with the "7 Intelligences," I believe you have a very high interpersonal/intrapersonal intelligence. I thought you consistently deciphered situations accurately, and then communicated yourself equally as well. Often you were met with drama and power-plays - but so be it! I'd say you're the 'intelligent woman's' housewife!

love you alex! sometimes i feel like you are the only sane one on the show!i watched sneek peeks of monday's reunion show and i can't wait! i think it's a little funny how the blondes are on one side and the brunettes are on the other. lol. oh and loved how your photo shoot pictures turned out!

You rock...you appear to be a real lady. Keep calling Luann out. Go team blonde!

Alex, you truly are the voice of reason. It's a pleasure to watch you grow each and every season. You are such a wonderful wife and mother, and you definitely have become one of my favorites on the show.

You are truly the voice of reason on this show. I love watching you grow each season. You are such a loving mother and wife, you truly are a breath of fresh air. You have definitely become one of my favorites on the show!

Alex, you have really grown a lot this season, but one word of advice. Get up and leave when Kelly and LuAnn start attacking you, as they both did at the different restaurants. LuAnn showed zero class and Kelly showed zero working brain cells. Don't try to argue with them; it won't work. Just keep your cool and your dignity and excuse yourself. Trying to defend yourself with those two is an exercise in futility.

LOVE YOU and Simon! It's interesting that your few critics all have the same canned responses.

Ah, the girl from the Midwest, the voice of reason. You are refreshing voice of reason. Stick with the blondes - Ramona shoots straight, Sonja is what you see is what you get, You are loyal & trustworthy. Next season, call out the brunettes! I'm a brunette but can't stand Jill's I know it all, Luann's I'm fake all the way through & through, Cindy's I'm right, you're wrong, and Kelly's lala land.

I love your new voice, Alex. Keep it up with the grace you administered the first season. Please don't ever gossip. That is why I grew to like you. You are definitely the voice of kindness and reason.

Alex, love, love, love you!

I'm sooo sad that the season is over already. I actually plan my schedule around Thursday nights at ten to watch RHoNY and then talk about it on the phone with my sister as we watch Andy's aftershow. I can't wait to see what fireworks are at the reunion. BTW, Alex, I see another book in your future -- one on advice, fashion and of course, gossip! ;-)

Alex love you and Simon on the show. Thanks for sharing your family with us. Hope you and Simon will be back next season. I appreciate as a fan knowing that you and Simon were always honest online and in person. Bravo is lucky that you and Simon are one of the one's representing there franchise.

Alex, you really found your voice this season and I give you so much credit for speaking your mind. LuAnn and Kelly wanted to keep you silenced and they obviously didn't know how to deal with your confidence and ability to assert yourself. Bravo to you! You are one of the best housewives and an inspiration to me!

I have to say you have changed in a small way, by not letting those paean's get the best of you. You have stand up for yourself, and not let them get away, with looking into those innocent eyes, and seeing a victim. They don't take you seriously. Get them!

I enjoyed your blog this week---so sharp and witty.

Alex,
Your strength and your weakness is your sincerity. Do not think these women are your friends. Do not think they care about one another. You may know how to be a sincere friend, but you are surrounded by people who do not.
Charlie

Love ya ALex! Enjoy Egypt.

Thanks for a great season Alex..you and Simon made it interesting

Sweet girl,
You are becoming snarky (read your blog again if you're unsure.) There is no need for this! You are an articulate, lovely woman, and this is what the world needs now- not more snarkiness, for the love of God.

Alex, I just watched this past season's shows. You made the most pertinent and best comment ever this season. You called Luanne 'a thug in a coctail dress", which was so perfect. Bravo to you.

Alex - seriously Simon is not one of the housewives. Why does he have to be the only husband on every episode and push his way into every relationship on the show!

You are quirky...but I still love you!

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