It's hard to expose your personal life publicly, and everyone has an opinion.

There's a difference between reality TV and reality. There's a big difference.

Don't get me wrong I love a good fashion show as much as any girl - I just had a lot of time to develop other, not-so-girly interests in addition to shoes and purses.

I find I really put careful consideration into my friendships with women because the relationships can be so sensitive. Let's face it: some women can be down right catty. This is what makes me cautious, but also what makes my true friendships so dear to me.

My self-deprecating humor may not be as funny as I thought.

It is interesting to watch yourself on a reality show. It makes you think about the things that you say and how what you meant to convey can be so easily miscommunicated and misunderstood.

Men are much more up-front with their friends. There isn't as much maneuvering, back-stabbing and covert campaigning. It is what it is at face value.

I do have many close girlfriends; these relationships are paramount in my life.

I love paddle boarding. It gives me that feeling of peace as well as an opportunity to enjoy nature's true beauty.

Hawaii is such a wonderful, healing place for me. I feel so at ease with the natives and love the tranquility of the islands. It is a place to find inner peace and be one with nature.