The Man Who Can't Be Moved

Note: This week is really tiring because of a lot of homework and projects, and I really need to treat myself for that.

My friend Cerina told me that she was already finished with Ghost Whisperer Season 4 (she only watched that season, hah!). She told me a twist that changed my life (figuratively), one of the characters died. Since I am an avid fan of Ghost Whisperer, I was really excited to watch this new season. I immediately ran to the nearest “DBD-DBD” store to buy the CD (I know it is against the law but I really need to watch it, and I because do not have money).

I watched it. Intently. Listening to every word of the characters, trying to predict the moment where Jim will die. Then, there it was. Shocking, depressing, and painful end.


Jim: You're more beautiful every time I see you. Melinda: You're awake. I love you. Jim: Mel, there's a thing that happened. Um... uh... it's called an embolism - it's a technical term and you don't need to know about it. Melinda: Let me go get you a doctor. Jim: No, please. Just look at me, right here. Please look at me, right now. Look, look at me right here. I want you to remember me this way. Please…

The End.

How frustrating is that?! Jim was a really good husband and person, why do they need to “end” him that way? However, though I am really furious, I think that the way he died (their situation and actions) made a stronger mark to their audience. It was really genuine and touching.

Jim always takes care of Melinda. He is very compassionate and caring, that’s why it it more difficult to “let him go.” When my friend and I had a chat (after I finished season 4 for two days), we shared our thought about our future (hopefully…please God) Jim. Together with our friends, we asked each other what are we going to do if our future husbands die (KNOCK ON WOOD 3x). Some of us said that they will re- marry and some did not answer the question (too frightened to answer). For me, if ever that will happen (KNOCK ON WOOD 3x again), I do not see myself marrying somebody else again. I think that true love comes only on one stroke. It can be repeated, but sometimes, it prefers not to recur. I always thought of the ratio, one man is to one woman; and this scene or series made me think that that theory might be true. That is why I will just “stick to one.”

Aside from my dreams of meeting my own Jim, this scene made me ponder on my own life, and on the people around me. I realized that life is short and you are the only person who can make your stay on this “grand hotel”, worthwhile. It is really nice if you can say to your friend that you are grateful for his or her existence in your life. It is good to tell your parents, siblings and (maybe) spouse and kids, I love you, once in a while. It is healthy to compliment other people who you are not familiar with. And it is always feels pleasant to let your enemies know that somehow, they changed some negative views in your life.

This may be a lame topic to discuss and connect with the reality of life; however, these shows are patterned to the true lives of the people who experienced it. Somehow, I made new discoveries and realizations with these kinds of TV shows.