The Blog of Eternal Boredom: April 2013

Just putting this out there. Lately I've been thinking a lot about what it would be like to be married and to have babies. I see other people in relationships, fictional and non-fictional, and I've just been thinking a lot about how I have never been in a relationship before and when it might ever happen. I got to thinking what I might want in an ideal relationship/marriage.

I've always figured that I probably won't get married until I'm closer to 30 because of my commitment-phobia. Also because I just don't get asked on dates. I've been on 3 dates. One was prom and one was a blind date. Only 2 guys in my entire existence as a human have put themselves out there and shown attention to me and though I was flattered by it, I kind of freaked out. I am such a "what if?" person. I always think ahead. So if a guy starts paying attention to me, I will probably be flattered and depending on how interesting I find him, I will encourage him or not. If we go on a date and he continues to pay attention to me afterwards, then my "what ifs" start coming into play and I freak myself out before anything even happens. After only ONE date. Now, I don't have a whole lot of experience. I might be able to manage to calm myself down again and convince myself that maybe I like the guy and that everything is going to be OK. But who knows! Because I've only been on one date where the guy continued his attentions afterwards and I really did not return his favors, so I didn't want to talk myself out of it.

I just want a relationship where we can have some witty banter, but still totally care deeply about each other. Because I do care deeply about people if I let myself. I want it where we just have this connection where we understand each other without having to do a lot of explaining. But I still want to be able to talk. Lots of high fives and hugs and stuff like best friends, because that’s what I want us to be, just a step above. He should have a relatively similar sense of humor as me so we can joke around with each other, tease each other, and make each other laugh. We should have no problem with showing/expressing affection, but not be too overly mushy-gushy (because I don’t think I could do that. Besides, that just makes everybody else uncomfortable). I don’t care too much about what the guy himself is like (his looks, his flaws, etc) as long as we can have this kind of relationship. (Don't get me wrong, because I will take some things into consideration).

It may or may not happen, but this is what I'm looking for. I believe it's what I will be happiest with.

You can have more than one! I do! I have several! An OTP is a couple who you think belongs together forever... basically to sum up. A couple that are just perfect together, that totally belong together. This can be in real life or in fiction. They don't necessarily have to be canon/end-game (who are actually together/who ends up together in the end), it's just who you see together as one, and who have fantasmagorical chemistry, and you just want to cry every time they are together because they are so perfect! (All mine are canon AND end-game because it hurts too much to ship anything that isn't... because in the end, everything you hope for them will never actually happen. You just have to dream. Ya feel me?).

So, here's my boredom again. I've made a list of my favorite OTPs... and other details about them. (I have more than what's on this list, but several of them escape me for the time being.) Trust me, the list is endless). But now, I'm putting it up for all to see.

Alright. Down to business:

List (in ABC order):
Arwen- (Arthur+Guinevere) from Merlin

Clois- (Clark+Lois) from Smallville

Dizzie- (Darcy+Lizzie) from The Lizzie Bennet Diaries

Dizzy- (Mr. Darcy+Elizabeth) from Pride and Prejudice

Flypunzel- (Flynn+Rapunzel) from Tangled

Mondler- (Monica+Chandler) from Friends

Shules- (Shawn+Juliet) from Psych

Snowing- (Snow White+Prince Charming) from Once Upon a Time

Zorrena- (Alejandro+Elena) from The Mask of Zorro/The Legend of Zorro

First Meeting:
Arwen

Unknown. They met before the show began... apparently a bad first impression.
BAD WHY? Because Arthur was an arrogant, stuck-up bully.

Clois

In a cornfield in Smallville after Clark was returned to Earth by Jor-El, memory-wiped, and Lois found him... mixed first impression.
MIXED WHY? Because Clark was memory-wiped and Lois just thought he was this weird guy who was struck by lightening and was only trying to get him to a hospital.

Dizzie

At a wedding when they were forced to dance together after Lizzie caught the bouquet and Darcy caught the garter... bad first impression.
BAD WHY? Because Darcy was a "stone-freaking-statue" while dancing and called Lizzie "decent enough".

Dizzy

At a town ball in Meryton shortly after Mr. Bingley first arrived at Netherfield and he brought his friends... bad first impression.
BAD WHY? Because Darcy said Lizzy was "tolerable... but not handsome enough to tempt me".

Flypunzel

In Rapunzel's tower when Flynn climbed in and Rapunzel knocked him out and tied him to a chair... mixed first impression.
MIXED WHY? They were in an awkward situation. It wasn't exactly a bad first impression, but they were definitely a bit irritated with one another on some level.

Mondler

At the Gellar house when Ross brought Chandler home from college for Thanksgiving dinner... bad first impression.
BAD WHY? Monica overheard Chandler calling her fat.

Shules

In a diner when Juliet unintentionally took Shawn's seat while on a stakeout... good first impression.
GOOD WHY? Shawn did a good amount of flirting after he took the seat next to her, to which she positively received, but did not return since she was on a job.

Snowing

In the forest after Snow robbed James's carriage and he hunted her down and caught her in a net... mixed first impression.
MIXED WHY? They too had an awkward situation. It wasn't necessarily a bad first impression, but they certainly were very irritated with each other.

Zorrena

Outside the soldiers' barricades just before Alejandro broke in while dressed in his homemade Zorro disguise, and Elena was on her way to Confession at a nearby church... good first impression.
GOOD WHY? Elena was captivated by the mysterious man in the mask (which she later confessed to) and Alejandro was clearly enchanted by her beauty.

First Kiss:
Arwen

In Gwen's home before the jousting tournament (when Arthur is posing as Sir William)... Arthur initiated it.

Clois

Depends on your definition of "first kiss". Technically in an alleyway while Clark was posing as the Green Arrow to cover for Oliver to throw Lois off the trail, but Lois didn't know it was him. Then later, Lois was under some love spell and Clark was infused with red Kryptonite, in a phone booth at the Daily Planet, but neither had any memory of it (well Clark probably did, but wouldn't admit to it). Their first official kiss of both their own free will was at the Daily Planet after they got replaced on a news show that Lois really wanted... Alley- Lois initiated it. Phone booth- Lois initiated it. Daily Planet- Clark initiated it.

Dizzie

In the den of the Bennet house when Darcy visited to return Lizzie's voice message... Lizzie initiated it.

Dizzy

Unknown. Probably during their wedding... I don't know who initiated it. There wasn't one actually included in the book. If you watch a movie version, it differs.

Flypunzel

In Rapunzel's tower after Rapunzel's tear brought Flynn back to life... Rapunzel initiated it.

Mondler

In Chandler and Joey's hotel room the night before Ross and Emily's wedding in London... Monica initiated it.

Shules

In Declan Rand's house a few days before Jules was supposed to leave on a 2 week vacation to Italy with Declan, and Shawn was telling her to have an amazing trip... Juliet initiated it.

Snowing

In the forest after Snow had drank the amnesiac potion and was attempting to kill the queen. James leapt in front of the arrow and professed his love for her... Snow initiated it.

Zorrena

In the stables at Don Rafael's hacienda. After Alejandro had stolen the map to the mine (as his first official feat as Zorro) and Elena intercepted him trying to escape and tried to force him to return whatever he stole by fighting him... Alejandro initiated it.

Most Romantic Moment:
Arwen

When Gwen is accused of sorcery and Arthur is willing to give up his entitlement to the throne to save her.

Clois

When they dance in the barn after the high school reunion and Clark starts to float.

Dizzie

The latter half of episode 98 (aka when Darcy declares his love for a second time).

Dizzy

Darcy's second proposal.

Flypunzel

I See the Light.

Mondler

Their wedding vows.

Shules

When they're on the bridge in Canada and Shawn tells Juliet about his motorcycle. (It doesn't sound romantic when you say it like that XD)

Snowing

When they are reunited after the curse is broken.

Zorrena

When they dance at Don Rafael's party.

Favorite Moment:
Arwen

When Arthur takes Gwen on a picnic and they talk about their dreams (before they get caught).

Clois

When they're posing as an engaged couple to investigate kidnappings of other engaged couples.

Dizzie

When Darcy is attempting to ask Lizzie to the theater (before they get interrupted).

Dizzy

When Elizabeth is trying to get Darcy to recall when he first fell in love with her.

Flypunzel

Their day in the kingdom (aka their "first date").

Mondler

When Chandler is consoling Monica after she finds out that she gives bad massages by telling her she gives the "best bad massages".

Shules

Close talking.

Snowing

Their first meeting.

Zorrena

At Count Armand's wine tasting party when everyone is dancing and Alejandro gets drunk and finds out that Elena is the count's escort.

Most Heartbreaking:
Arwen

When Arthur confronted Gwen after finding her with Lancelot, then banished her.

Clois

When Lois was telling Oliver how she felt about Clark at Chloe and Jimmy's wedding. (Me: "Just when she was finally giving into her feelings for Clark, Lana had to return into his life.")

Dizzie

When they were talking when Darcy came to visit Lizzie after she left the voicemail (about how they aren't friends and stuff).

Dizzy

When Darcy walks in on Lizzy after she hears about Lydia running away with Wickham.

Flypunzel

When Flynn dies in Rapunzel's arms.

Mondler

When they find out that they can't have a baby.

Shules

When Shawn tells Juliet the truth about what he does.

Snowing

When Snow is forced to lie and tell James that she doesn't love him.

Zorrena

When Elena tells him that if he walks out the door (to answer the call for Zorro), he's not sleeping at the house that night. And he goes.

Romantic Lines:
Arwen
"Will you marry me?"
"Yes. Yes with all my heart."

Clois
"I wanted these vows to be perfect, but perfection is a hard thing to get your hands on. But life is meant to be a little messy. And when it comes to love, I think it's like what my dad always said about the army: you only sign up if it's the only thing if you can ever imagine doing. And Clark, I cannot imagine spending a moment of my life without you. I promise to always have your back, as you will always have mine. You're my best friend, you're my home, you're my true love. And I'm yours and will be forever."

Dizzie
"I don't want to be just friends and I don't want to be with you because I'm grateful. I want to be with you because of you. Got it?"

Dizzy
"In vain I have struggled, it will not do. My feelings will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you."

Flypunzel
"You were my new dream."
"And you were mine."

Mondler
"I thought that it mattered what I said or where I said it. Then I realized, the only thing that matters is that you make me happier than I ever thought I could be. And if you let me, I will spend the rest of my life trying to make you feel the same... Monica, will you marry me?"

Shules
"You think I don't want her to be happy? I want her to be happy. But, serious Shawn moment here, I want to be happy too. And for some reason, I can't imagine that happening without Juliet."

Snowing
"I will always find you."

Zorrena
"Something in his eyes captured me. I felt warm and feverish."

Married?
Arwen
Yes.