Dr. Christina Yang and Dr. Owen Hunt have been through a LOT in their marriage. I was disappointed at times because they went against my religious beliefs (abortion), but I did remember that it was just a show. In the last episode, Christina finds out that Owen only wants the divorce because it would strengthen their case agains the hospital and she and the other victims could win more money if they did.
Can you believe they finally talked about it and Christina told Owen that she wanted to work it out, not the money!! And Owen agreed and it ends scene with them passionately kissing. Way to go!!!! Way to make a statement that the value of your marriage lies deeper than a wallet!!
I have hardly seen stories that echo that same statement. Relationships only begin in most shows after the couple meets, has passionate mindless sex and then fizzles and they wonder why. They never show the couple truly working on it or even to give up a foolish thing like money to be with "the one" you love. It's usually only "the one that works for now".
This is of course a far cry to my response to last season's finale. I was very cynical and laughing at how predictible it was. Of COURSE there was going to be a plane crash. Of COURSE there was going to be a couple deaths. Of COURSE there were going to be survival stories. But how real were they. I laughed quite a bit watching that episode.
Relationships are hard and watching movies, TV shows, listening to love songs can give us a totally diluded version of what a marriage is and what a relationship is. Now, remember, I have NEVER said that I have it all together, I have the perfect marriage, I know everything. I don't. But, to see that there is a glimmer of hope out there for true "reality" on what matters, that was inspiring for me.
I will admit that I really don't watch many shows consistently anymore. The only ones I follow is this one and Castle. I catch episodes of other shows, but try to keep the TV off for the most part. I even had the TV off all weekend, not wanting to keep reminding myself of all those mothers who lost their babies. I did not want to fill my kids heads with those images. I kept our home full of hope for Christmas and a new day.
I do find it a little humorous that I used to be the person that could tell you anything about any celebrity at any time, and now, I just learned that Reese Witherspoon and Drew Barrymore had babies. I didn't even know they were pregnant!! And you know what, I didn't care. It didn't affect my day.
What did affect my day, my babies telling me they didn't want to go to school and me trying to keep a straight face while putting them on the bus. I bawled like a baby as they pulled away, so I ran to my escape. I read, then watched my shows.
Now, if I could only sleep. It would probably explain to you all about why I am rambling all over the place, but I cannot sleep. My mind runs on hyper speed the second I try to relax. The only time I can get sleep is when I lay Millie down for her nap and I zonk out. Now, that is only about 2 hours, but that's about it.
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