Grey's Anatomy

I meant to post yesterday but I had to many things to do. I had to do chores, read "The Scarlet Letter" (which is actually getting pretty good). But back to what this post is really about: "Grey's Anatomy".

Last night was the season premiere, and as I sat on my couch with Katie waiting for eight o'clock to roll around, I seriously couldn't believe it was here. Already. There were times it felt like it was just yesterday I was witnessing the epic season finale last May, that was hands-down the best episode(s) in the show's history. It was hard to imagine that four months had passed that quickly, and I was about to dive into the newest season of this show. But it was coming. So I waited anxiously, ready to get back to Seattle Grace Hospital.

I started watching "Grey's Anatomy" at the start of Season 4, and even now, three years later, I'm still hooked. I kept up with all the newest episodes and began buying Seasons 1-3 so I could catch up on what I missed. I didn't think I could love a show so much. But I kept watching, and more and more I kept loving it.

Anybody who knows me (and from this blog's title), you know I'm a writer. A serious writer. And this show is one of the reasons why I've fallen more in love with writing. The writers on this show are amazing. I don't know them, but I know this. What these people have done (particularly Shonda Rhimes, who created the series) is something special. I love the way the show is written. At times the monologues stun me into silence. The sharp wit never fails to crack me up. This show has inspired me to pursue writing, not only books, but maybe if I'm lucky, a T.V. show someday.

"Grey's Anatomy" never ceases to surprise me. And though I much prefered the cast of yester-year:


(Team Izzie for the win!)

To the cast of today:



I don't think this show will ever lose a fan in me. I'm not sure what I'm going to do once it goes off the air.

I know there are those that would think this is weird, a guy liking a show like this. They may think it's girlie. But I don't care. I love feeling so invested in these characters. I love that my jaw dropped when John Doe turned out to be George. I love how I suffered from residual goosebumps the entire shooting episode (that awesome season finale mentioned above). I love how I still care that Katherine Heigl left the show even though the rest of the world has moved on. Besides my own creations, I don't think I've ever cared so much about people that aren't real (Besides Harry Potter, of course). And I don't think I ever will. But I have a feeling I'd be okay with that.

I'm so excited to see where this season takes me.

17

Quick post before I hit the hay.

So, I turned seventeen today.

I don't feel any different, but am so happy I can see rated R movies without the accompaniment of a parent. Love you Mom and Gavin, but most R rated movies I want to see you don't like! It's great to have this freedom now, especially with Paranormal Activity 2 right around the corner and Scream 4 coming up in April!

I spent my evening in Topeka, eating at Hooters for the second time in my lifetime for my celebratory dinner. The food was great, the girls were a little rambunctious than I would've expected, much to the chagrin of my mom and sister. That won't stop me from going back one day, though.

My presents consisted of money, cards, more money, a 6 pack of Doritos, and an I <3 Izzie shirt from my best friend Katie that I will get the pleasure of wearing in about 8 to 10 days. I love gifts, especially when they're as unexpected and awesome as that.

In a nutshell, it was a pretty good starting point to the last year before the law considers me an adult. I'm hoping for some big things to happen before September 21, 2011, so let's cross out fingers, folks!