What were your first impressions of Kurt and Steven, and, do you feel like that changed at all as you got to know them?
When I saw Kurt and Steven, for me, personality is everything. If you can make me laugh, that’s huge. I definitely thought they both were cute. Kurt was definitely more my type, but over time, I really liked that Kurt was … we connected on more of a spiritual level as time went on, and, we talked about where we came from, and our families, and our faith. That made me more interested in him. Over time, and growing a real relationship, you learn more about someone.
[Steven and I] felt more like a brother-sister relationship as time went on, and it was like, “Oh, you’re such a sweetheart,” but then, me and Kurt were forming a deeper connection by learning more about each other’s families and where we came from. Family week was huge for both of us because we were able to be like, “Wow, we actually come from similar backgrounds, and this could work not just for TV.”
Do you feel like you learned anything about yourself through this experience?
Yeah. Going into it, you don’t know how you’re going to react. I learned about myself that staying true to myself is so important, because when you get on there, it’s so many girls and it’s a competition. A lot of the girls shot themselves in the foot a little bit because they were swarming, and they were like, “It’s a competition. I need to get my time.” I stayed true to myself by being like, “Okay, I’m not going to push something or chase something. If it’s meant to be, I’ll attract it naturally.” I didn’t go into this being like, “I’m going to win.” I was like, “If I vibe with the guys, then let’s see where this goes.” So, I think just staying true to myself and realizing that you don’t have to chase something. You know? If it’s meant for you, it’ll come.
Going in with that mindset and staying true to that was huge and showed me that whatever’s meant to be will be. Sometimes, I would question that; I’m like, “Am I doing enough to chase my dreams, or should I let it come in naturally?” As far as the show’s going right now, it seems like it’s pretty on track to stay true to yourself, and what’s meant for you will come.
Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer airs Thursdays on FOX at 8/7c.
