The Hills: Surprise Engagement

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Definitely not one of the best episodes but a lot happened anyway. The biggest shock of the season (not that we didn't know about it already) came when Jason decided to propose to his girlfriend Katja after only 6 months of dating. The episode didn't really hit on this until the end but will easily be the center of the watercooler convo's tomorrow.

It's really just terrible that Lauren is still put through Jason's crap. Granted she brought it on herself by hanging out with him after all that happened but still it's just wrong. I'll give Jason a little credit though, he does seem to be a bit nicer and sunnier since he's been in jail, rehab, and jail again. Still though, he always finds a way to torture Lauren. First, he hangs out with her on numerous occasions after coming out of rehab and doesn't tell her he has a girlfriend. Instead he decides to spring it on her randomly at lunch. Second, he doesn't need to invite Lauren to his housewarming party; he has a girlfriend and he shouldn't be inviting her (plus Lauren shouldn't have gone anyway). Not only that but he knew he was going to propose that night!!! Obviously he just wanted Lauren there to see how much he could hurt her. She has to stop letting him win; by hanging out with him so much she's letting Jason control her and screw with her mind. I can't believe he had the nerve to even ask her "are you okay?" after he sprung this engagement on her. Ofcourse she's not okay!!! She's a much better person than me because I would have been outta there the second the announcement was made; there would have been a hole shaped me in the front door. Even Katja couldn't believe Lauren was there. I couldn't even keep count of how many ice cold stares she threw Lauren's way. Plus the constant kissing, PDA's, and her finding Jason on the balcony with Lauren all were clear signs that she's jealous of Lauren and wants her out of Jason's life. Not that I blame her but hey, she said yes to the proposal so she asked for all this.

FINALLY Lauren has the right idea about Jason. She told Whitney that although she misses him and loved him that she's so happy it's not her in Katja's shoes. So far Whitney is the only one in that group that seems to have any sensibility when it comes to these guys. She's the only rational female voice and it's good that Lauren has her in her life.

As for Whitney and Teen Vogue, she could use a little of her guy sensibility in the professional department. That was just DUMB to go out with the band the night before. Lisa didn't need to tell her that, she should have realized it on her own. In the end she basically screwed herself because the band was late after drinking all night, she and Lauren were hung over, and the band didn't even respect her so she lost control of the shoot. She could have fixed it if she asserted herself more when the band member wouldn't wear the jeans. If she's going to be the head of the shoot she needs to take control and force the issue.

Back to our favorite reality show couple, Speidi. I loved that Jenn finally asked Heidi if she thinks getting married is the right thing to do and backed it up with the fact that they're still immature. As expected though, Heidi just ignores anyone who wants to take away her special day. To be honest I think she likes the registry, the wedding dress, and all more than Spencer. She just wants to be special and have her wedding day. This whole thing is stupid because Spencer never even intended to follow through with actually getting married. Not only does he clam up anytime the wedding stuff is brought up but he didn't even tell his parents! This is not a guy that wants to be married anytime soon and Heidi needs to move on. Then again they're both insane so maybe they deserve each other.

Next week Brody and Lauren get back together apparently which I really just have no words for. Especially if Heidi was telling the truth and Brody spread the sex tape rumors too then this is just not going to work out well for Lauren. But I guess we'll see what happens next week...