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Vicki Gunvalson

Time to Say So Long

For the fourth season finale, Vicki Gunvalson reveals what she's learned about herself this season.

February 17, 2009

I was somewhat shocked when Briana came into my office to tell me that she wanted to join the Army. In one aspect I was tremendously proud of her, but on the other hand, I was concerned for her safety. I didn't want her to be exposed to the war and to what she would be seeing as an Army nurse. I still look at her as my "little girl," even though she's all grown up. It was hard to think of her going away for 4 years or more. The bottom line is that I will support any decision Briana makes, as she always makes me proud, and we have a great relationship.

At the closing credits, the viewers will see that Briana has decided to hold off on signing the final papers to enter into the Army. Ironically, Briana made this decision on her own, and I didn't have any influence on her choice whatsoever. I think she started looking at the commitment, moving away and felt she was rushing into it too quickly. She still has the option to do it, but at this time it's on hold, which is fine with me.

The bottom line is that I will support any decision Briana makes, as she always makes me proud, and we have a great relationship.

It was so ironic that I finally had the opportunity this past year to buy myself a Rolex, and then last month I was awarded a Rolex for being one of the top agents in my organization. Either way, both watches were earned with hard work and dedication, and now I have 2 of them and wear them both proudly. Every time I look down, it reminds me of the benefits of the fruits of my labor and the hard work that has gotten me there. They definitely were not handed to me. I think you appreciate it more when you actually work for something.

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Comments

452 Comments

you go girl stay true to thy own self. Bring back some of that wld Vicky we use to see in the 1 thru 3 seasons.

You are great,stay strong. Be yourself! Be a proud hard working woman! You can do it Vicki!! God is Good!

vicki works very hard and I am proud this housewife! love ya vicki

Vicki I just want you to know that I think you are AWESOME! You are beautiful, talented, smart and such a giving person. I love the way things are going with you and Don. You are real and honest we have seen the good the bad and the ugly and I cried when you and Don renewed your wedding vows. You are a true inspiration. You are blessed with material things, but you are so down to earth. You are a great mother. I am looking forward to season and love the new you. More positive and more loving.

Vicki,

Good Morning! I was wondering why a woman with such potential would ever want to be involved with someone like Tamra? It confuses me because when I see Tamra on the show I see her as one that has to have drama all the time and she really likes to put others down... I see you as one that has class and works hard for everything you have.... Why would you want that in your life?

Vicki you are hard to take but I have to give you props....It was awesome you admitted you also needed to work on filling up Don's love tank! Also, you were right! Never, ever, lend your friends money; even Jeana. That is a boundry that shouldn't be crossed unless of course you don't expect to be paid back!

I love watching the show. However after the last season, all I saw was "mean TV". I watch because I love the clothes homes and hopefully nice people who live there. I think I would be terrified to meet a neighbor there after watching your performance on the show.

I think you owe Lynn a big appology, as I'm sure you don't like new people coming into your little circle. But that is high school and you need counceling if you can't see that. Gina too for that matter. Don't believe smart girls can say the things you did and claim that you are so stupid that you somehow didn't mean it. Saw the re-run of the season and was disappointed. I know you only see bad when the cameras choose to use the footage, but I would never be caught saying what you knowingly said in front of cameras.

Lighten up and let the new girls have some attention as well. You know, you may just have more in common with wanting all the attention than you think. I liked the behaviour in the first season much better than this one.

Vicki,

I don't think most people realize that you have spent your career helping people provide protection for their family in the case of an untimely passing. It is a career that is really taken for granted. It is one that surely you can only be successful in when you have a true passion for it. A passion for helping others. I think everyone needs to take the show for what it is, entertainment, and simply back off. Until every nay-sayer is willing to have their lives displayed for the world to see and disect they should keep their judgements to themselves. Hmph!

Vicki,
I enjoy watching you on the show. You really work so hard and you demonstrate how a woman can be very successful through hard work. I hope to see you on the season 5 show.

I really think you are great. Giving your kids lists to get things done is great. It makes so much sense. You do need to sit back alittle and not be so snoopy about what they are doing they are young adults. I think you rock you have worked hard for all you have. One thing though please work hard on your marriage i think your husband is so adorable and you are an awesome couple.
don't ignore your hubby give him some you and him time.

Vicki,

This is not intended to be a negative blog, so I hope you read it. Your high energy and even sometimes neurotic tendencies show the world that you are human, but once you allow your jealousy to cloud your judgement you come off as inhumane. You have nothing to fear from other good looking and "successful" housewives such as yourself, for you possess all the 'things' in life that are to be desired. When you feel you want to belittle someone for no reason other than to give yourself the reassurance that you are in control, take a step back. Breathe. Ask yourself where the pessimism is coming from. Focus the negative energy of a stressful situation into something positive. Be constructive with that energy. Learn something about yourself.

I want the Vicki back that made her my favorite on the show.

Vicki I love you. Your awsome.

i love u guys i been with you from the beginning and i live for tuesday.

Vicki,i think you are fantastic,very open & honest.You add spice to the show & i like the morals you have set for your children.I love you the best out of all the housewives.Look forward to season 5 & all the very best to you & your family.

Vicki:

Do you ladies sign a contract? If so, are you ladies able to negotiate just how much the network can edit events to make you look offensive. If not, then do you think that there should be a disclaimer saying events depicted are not exactly as shown. I think since the network is allegedly editing in such a way that it is deceiving the viewers based on what they show after the editing process some disclosure is warranted. In addition, because of this practice, this then begs the question,is the show "Reality." Further, it would seem that you ladies are at risk since many viewers really believe what they see. Based on the blogs many are very passionate about thier likes and dislikes of individuals on the show based on their action as percieved by the after the "editing" of the the contents, and what they see from week to week. Others are vicious and down right scary in their comments. I think that it is time for a debate about what is truly "Realty TV" and what is just editing to get the audience riled up and thus ensure ratings. In fact, it would seen on the surface that you ladies are just being used by the network? What do you think?

Thanks.

Confused

I just wanted to say how much I miss your show can't wait till the next season. I am a mother of three and curently going to college full-time. I am hopping to be more financally set in a few years. Anyway, I really enjoy watching all of you. I think you are an insperation to woman everywhere.

take 3 weeks off.no texting,calling,typing nothing.take your daughter with you.you could go to a spa or something.just bring your own food.

Vicki I watch u every tues nite i just love the show and u r my fav i do the whoohoo i know that u and i would hit it off!!!!!!!!! girl if u ever come to arkansas i want to meet u shoniak

Vicki,

You'd be a happier-whole person if you would realize that things on this earth perish and there is someone called Jesus who is much more important than you. I hate that you are so stuck up and insecure at the same time. You obviously are intelligent, but its a waste because you have an "I am the greatest poll" shoved up your rear and your nose so far in the air. That front of confidence you put on is not working... just makes you look ridiculous.

Try humbling yourself. Try being sincere instead of acting like you care. Also, Tamra isn't a good influence; you should find someone else to look because two insecure people aren't good for one another. If you want Donn to love you, you should try respecting him.

I think you should place close attention to the negative comments, you may be different but you have portrayed yourself as shallow,materialistic,condesending and not a person I'd want to know no matter the personal accomplishments. You're a backstabbing type of friend and I use the term loosely, if I had to assocaite with Tamra and ranked her as a friend, then I really will have sunk low. Do you look in the mirror and see anything? I don't know you, but what I see your not worth it.

Lady Vicky........JUST Breath!!!

Trust be still and hear God.

You are one of my favorite persons on the show. You have made a name for yourself with your Insurance Company. I do wish that you and Don could start fresh and rekindle that old flame. He seems like a great husband. He has emtionally supported you through your entire career. That says something! You both deserve love and respect from each other. Sometimes you come off with a judgemental attitude towards people. Lynne is one of them. I think she has issues also. You speak your mind and it makes the show interesting. You must stay with the show.

Vickie,

Why are THINGS so important to you?

you are great i love the show

Vicki I think you are great and you are one of my favorite housewives.I'm not going to waste my time saying not to listen to the negative comments on your blog simply because I already know you don't. I feel that these people don't actually see the message you try to send, but a lot of people do understand you and that's all that really matters! Can't wait for season 5=]

VICKI, I LOVE HOW YOUR ALWAYS HONEST AND TRUTHFUL EVEN IF IT WILL HURT SOMEONE YOU DON'T HOLD BACK I LOVE THAT ABOUT YOU. IT'S WAY BETTER TO BE HONEST THEN TO LIE. EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT MY AND MY TWO DAUGHTERS 13 AND 7 LAY IN BED TO WATCH THE SHOW. I LOVE HOW YOUR SO SPUNKY AND OUTGOING. I AM PROUD OF TO SEE WHAT SUCCESS YOU HAVE HAD IN YOUR LIFE YOU ARE A VERY LUCKY WOMAN. AND I WISH YOU THE BEST WITH YOUR MARRIAGE I HOPE IT ALL WORKS OUT. I WOULD LOVE TO MEET YOU SOME DAY!!

Vicki, next season please be nicer to people, especially Lynne. I don't see how she was ever mean to you, but I understand you are very insecure. Even though people are harsh you should read the comments and take the good advice from them.

Where did you get your earrings from? I don't like how bravo tries to sell immitations.

het vicky i noe it hard to let go of ur girl and i like how u are on tv and sumtime su ur mean but u have a nice personality

From one Aries to another. You are not mean you are frank and honest. Yes you need attention, but it is love from the people that mean most to you. You work hard and play hard. You are proud of that you bought your own DAMN Rolex and it was not given to you by some MAN!

Be proud of who you are for we are one in a million.

Wow! I can not believe all these nasty comments towards you. I have been watching since the first season and I love you! I think you are great! You work very hard and you enjoy your life. You are a great mother to Brianna and Michael. I really hope you and Don work things out. I can see that you two really do love eachother. Do not change who you are. Do not listen to these hateful comments. If these people dislike you so much why don't they just turn the tv off. Cant wait until next season! Woohoo!!

Stop being so jealous and mean!

Vicki, keep your head high. You are the only housewife that is REAL. You are a good friend and are a strong, beautiful successful woman. I find you to be the most genuine and I could totally see myself being friends with you. Don't let all the negative comments drag you down.

Vickie I love watching you.Your a great Mom and your a hard worker. I also like Tamara,However the two of you together....Not so much. I think Tamara brings out the worst in you. To say you never "threw a stone" at Lynn I really think you need to re-watch the season. She threw one back at you and you couldn't take it. I really think you should spend more time with Jeanna and Laurie. These two women seam to be able to have a good time without trashing someone else. They bring out your fun side not your nasty side.
Peace

Heyy Vicki, watching you this season, I thought i could offer you some advice if you ever have a chance to read this. I know we only see small portions of your life, and the editing doesnt help either, but from what ive seen I think it will be a good idea for you and Don to have some marriage counsling. I think this will be well worth for your relationship.

well you should read this blog as you were an inspiration to me I want to get into insurance sales now, but with a whole heck of alot better attitude than u dish out. You say the camera's showed only bit and its not your true heart but you wrote your blog right? or did they edit that too and put more crap out of your writting? no your mean to the end horrible, wish you would had been an all around inspiration for others? maybe your attitude is why no one shows up to the actual meetings on the cruise ship including NO support from any of your own family? take a step back and lighten up!

Vicki,
Your condescending ways are more than revealing as to the real you. As for Don, the man deserves a medal! Be careful what you wish for, you just may get it. Word of advice, if the worst happens between you and Don, GO ON A DIET...you'll need to look your best. All that excess fat you're carrying around would hinder your search for a new man. Hope that what goes around, really does come back around...especially in your case. You are one mean and nasty woman. No wonder you and Tamra are such good friends...the perfect fit. Two peas in a pod! Good luck to you, sweetie.

I love you Vicki! Don't listen to all of these mean people who write hurtful comments. Gretchen is a liar. Lynne is such an airhead, seriously she is the most clueless person ever! You and Tamra are the best!

Vicki~
I hope that you ignore the negativity of what others have written... telling/writing to someone that they don't know with negative words is just pathetic. For those of us that watch the series are watching people that we don't know.
I just wanted to let you know that I admire you for being a hard worker. Working hard pays off! I wish I could have the ability to having buying power for real estate, the ability to have the buying power to have a nice home like yours and just to have financial security...I'm renting a bedroom with a bath, due to the economy, I had to scale back on my expenses & living.
I think that America needs to see hard working woman, we always see men working hard all hours of the day into the night, but when a woman does the same, everyone makes a big deal and puts her down...well, I say, Kudos to you! I'm tired of seeing the lazy people whom think they deserve a financial promotion or a promotion for a new job title for doing nothing. That's just disqusting. I would probably work just as hard, it's just that the industry for interior design is not happening for me as an interior designer...the economy has really taking a toll would-be clients...so, I've gone back to school to my degree for business, the dual degrees that I have now for design isn't enough these days.
Having served in the Army myself, was my choice...at 21 years of age (nearly 19 years ago!!! oh my god, where did time do? Now, I'm 40 years of age) I made the decision to go into the Army for many reasons...such as a stable career/gaining experience, gaining leadership skills, financial stability, travel around the world, meet new people that I would never meet if I just lived in the same town for all my life, and the Army as like all branches of the military offer benefits for a lifetime...no other company will do that! So if your daughter has decided to join...Kudos to her for making a sound decision for her! I'm glad that I served in the Army and she will be too!
I would love to hear from you! I need advice on how to do business when the economy is just so bleek.
As I wrote to Jeana, I feel that you and "the girls," really make the series a success...the New York and Atlanta House Wives need to be cancelled...they are so awful...greedy, selfish, and pathetic. The House Wives of Orange County are definetly women that I can relate too!

Hope to hear from you Vicki!

Vicki!!! You are hilarious! Although this season, I have seen you in a fiesty state, you have been going through a lot. But keep trucking, and remember your TRUE friend is not Tamara, it's Jeana! Love you girl!

vicki, don't lisiten to any of the haters writing these comments, you are a hard working woman who raised 2 beautiful respectful kids they are all jealous . i loved you this season and yea lynn was dumb as a box of rocks (sorry lynn but smarten up god!) i love you and tamra without you guys there would be no show. thank god i don't live in orange county with you guys we would all be rasing hell and be the topic of every boring person in america. I LOVE BOTH OF YOU EVEN GINA!! IF YOU GET A CHANCE E-MAIL ME I'D LOVE TO TALK MORE.. take care and don;t let these other people hrt your feelings in any way..

Vickie, I feel sorry that you have received so MANY negative comments. I know it must be hurtful; however, if you turn a blind eye to the feedback you are receiving it will be a real shame "The heart of man is deceitfully wicked." Sometimes we just don't see in ourselves what is so obvious to others. Open your eyes and see the truth no matter how hurtful it is because "the truth will set you free." Even if Gretchen really was a total fake, why should you take that as a personal affront? She was always nice to you, so was Lynne. You need to work on being gracious to others. It is a universal law that you reap what you sow. You will get back what you give out. You know, charm is deceitful and beauty is fleeting. What keeps a woman beautiful as she ages is a lovely character. Work on developing a lovely character, Vickie. Stop focusing so much on yourself and YOUR needs and try to fill up the "love cups" of others. Begin with your husband. I hope you wake up and appreciate what you have before you lose it. You need to count your blessings EVERYDAY and BE GRATEFUL! Best wishes to you.

QUIT acting like you're a good Catholic! You are NOT, and I can't stand when you constantly cross yourself. It is a disgrace. It's like your mocking the church. If you were a good Catholic you would not be out at bars telling men your boobs want to come out and play, then you tell your children not to have sex until marriage. What a complete idiot you are.

Wow. You are such a piece of work i dont know where to begin. All that comes to my mind is...YUCKKKK!!!! your a horrible woman. With a VERY ovious stick up your ass.

You are seriously a sad, sad person. DON run while you can. Don't walk, run! Seriously, there are thousands of women out there that will make you happy and do things for you because they love you. Your wife does not love you. She only loves herself. She is judgemental of everyone, including you and no one should have to live like that. It's like a death sentence. Vicki is only interested in herself and her status symbols. It's sick and wrong and she'll never change. She is mean, destructive and insecure. She demands from others 150% more than she'll ever give. She is narcissitic and abusive. Did you ever notice anything good that happens to someone else she takes credit for it? It's like she seriously believes that everyone lives vicariously for her. Sick and demented. Like I said you need to run, not walk.

Vicki, You are pathetic. You say that Gretchen just wants attention all the time yet it is you that has to turn everything into a ordeal. You say you are strong and smart and blah, blah, blah, yet you beg for simpathy constantly. Your husband needs to wise up move on and find someone who can appreciate him. I hope you don't come back next season because I dread every clip you are in.

You would hate to think this is all fabricated but you just named dropped and gave "plugs" for numerous businesses that have everything to do with you.... you have been purchased... you are a lie.

And by the way, I am not seeing 3 or 4 positive comments to every 1 negative.

Simple math honey.

Vicki, I really think it is time for you to say so long to this show.

You are very lucky that Tamra is trying to be you and acting like a fool. It is taking the attention away from you and all of your crude actions. You did very few things to be proud of this season. You and Tamra really need some help... emotionally and mentally. You do not see things for what they really are. You think that common courtesy and sincerety are below you...

I want you to know, that you are above no one, your actions are something to be ashamed of and I feel for your children and Don.

I hope you take this experience and learn how to be a better person.

please admit when you are wrong, and that you did indeed hurt lynn's feelings more than once, and that she didn't say any hurtful words towards you. she wasn't rude towards anyone. she may not have much personality, but she is the most real.

I think you are great. You have done wonders with your life and your children. Kudos to you. Although you remained fairly silent about Gretchen--I also think something strange there. When someone you love is dying--"bling" or fancy gifts mean nothing to you. You don't have anything in this world to jump up and down and be happy about when that loved one is so ill and dying. I have to agree with Tamra somewhat on this one.

I always knew Tamra knew something and sure enough she and her husband did. I don't think Gretchen ever belonged on that show to begin with. Something fishy about this girl.

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