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I Have to Admit: Camille gives you the inside scoop on her run-in with Jessie!

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Hello!

Wow, well that definitely was a finale; “Charitable to a Fault” seemed to not only be the title, but the theme for the entire episode.

But what exactly constitutes a “charity” for the NYC Prep crowd? Taking Taylor under your wing? “Saving” PC from himself? I thought the focus of a charity was to help the ones in need.

My collision with Jessie over Operation Smile is an example; I really wanted to help, even to the point of writing a letter to people in my school informing them about the organization. But Jessie’s main concern was who was going to get the credit.

Jessie’s “babysitting” comments were totally condescending and out of line. The fact is that I started to try to get people from my school involved in the organization as we discussed, and I gave her my information with the understanding that she would contact me. Why would I spend so much time trying to join an organization and then not follow through? In my opinion, it’s the responsibility of the leader to quickly reach out even if only to say ‘here is my email address.’ If I fail to follow-up then it’s my fault for not taking the initiative. All I was given was a vague “join the Operation Smile facebook group.” I’m not anywhere close to perfect and I could have been better at follow-up by joining every Operation Smile facebook group that exists (you’d be surprised at the number). But personalities aside, in the end I’ll blame it on miscommunication and that’s my “charitable” analysis of our argument. And let bygones be bygones.

Comments

40 Comments

: 02/23/2010 - 11:26am; calley; you are my fave lol

02/07/2010 - 9:30am

Elizabeth Avery

Camille, I luv u!!! Ur awesome!!! Ur smart and sophisticated and I really hope u get into Harvard or where ever else u wanna go!!!

Luv your fan,

Elizabeth Avery, 12

08/20/2009 - 10:41am

Viewer

I think you are a fantastic girl Camille - very responsible and bright. Little bit on the uptight side, but hey, you'll learn to relax as you mature into an independent women.

And don't worry too much about getting a boyfriend right now, you'll have plenty of time to fall in love with the right man. Men need time to grow up you know haha and you'll probably be annoyed at how immature they are at your age if you start dating now.

Best of luck in getting into the school of your dreams. I don't think anyone has any doubt you'll be a successful women.

: 08/19/2009 - 9:53pm; jess_sayin; I enjoyed NYC Prep and I am wondering - will there be a reunion show and has the show been renewed for another season?

: 08/19/2009 - 10:21am; Nici; I don't think Jessie was harsh at all. If you wanted to do something, then do it, its not that hard. Just like at the event you wanted to make it clear to the heads of Operation Smile, that Jessie "held" you back, and you did. Being from nyc you should know talk is cheap and actions speak louder than words, stop whinning about it and get up and be proactive.

: 08/19/2009 - 12:23am; Viewer; Dearest Camille,
You should care less about impressing the snotty Jessies of the world and be happy with yourself. Shine on, little one!

: 08/18/2009 - 11:13pm; Bloger; I think Jessie needs to brihgten up! She think she is the boss of everything and she isn't. Operation Smile was for everybody could participate in. Who is she too tell you(Camille) that you cannot be apart of it. That's unreal!!! I think you are a very intelligent girl and so she but she is not the boss of Operation Smile.

: 08/16/2009 - 10:21pm; LaineyLainey; It's refreshing to see someone on these Bravo shows taking full responsibility for something (your behavior at the Operation Smile event). Not your most stellar of moments. But we all have so many moments like those in our lives, but with no cameras around to air it to millions of people. If you can survive a show like this, I think you can do just about anything. You've demonstrated a lot of strength. Maybe you also showed that you have a little bit of growing up to do and that you're only human. You're young! That's normal. There are worse things.

: 08/16/2009 - 7:01pm; Viewer; Great season, Camille! Jessie was definitely being too self-centered and rude, but I think you handled it well. Hopefully you have better luck with Operation Smile next year!

: 08/16/2009 - 1:44pm; Vickie; I don’t think you realize that if you want something done then you have to do it yourself. I like Jesse because she does not hold back and you need to be told the truth. You don’t want for someone else. You do it. Jessie was right about everything. I think you are very rude person putting your friends hopes down because you don’t agree. College is not for everyone so if your. For you to act like going up in NYC is the best thing next to slice pie and it is not. I got into Harvard and did go. But I did not have to go to a private school to do. I hope after watching yourself on this show will open your eyes on how you treat people. I believe that you can be a better person then what you come off as on the show.