After traveling for work this week thru Wednesday and a stressful conference call this morning that has adversely affected my mood since (ineffective site coordinator for my upcoming NYC trip that is supposed to start two weeks from today means it is probably not going to happen; anyone wanna buy 10 Broadway tickets?), I finally settled in to watch the finale tonight. I had purposefully avoided the posts on here this week so I could dodge any spoilers. Turns out it was just the thing I needed tonight.
I found myself getting emotional especially during the Reunion Special. I had actually pegged Dean to win, but Tommy is definitely worthy. More than that I am always taken back at people who annoyed the hell out of me in the game (like Noura) who seem so human and relatable at the reunion. And Kellee helped normalize both Elizabeth and Missy’s reactions to Dan in the game that erases any judgment I had of them earlier. The fact that Jamal is now roommates with Jack just gives us all a little more hope for the world. And then Elaine and her tears when she received the notice of the money from Sia. And Janet. Certainly it’s Sia’s money and I’m glad that she does it, but I was a little surprised that she only gave $15,000 to Jamal as opposed to what she gave to Elaine and Janet. Still, lovely moments.
I know some people were bored with this season, but it was a memorable one for me although not always for the reasons one would hope. During that fire challenge, I was pulling for Lauren possibly because I was raised by my mom to root for the underdog and she wanted it so much.
I am excited for season 40. Incidentally, I met Ethan once in line at TKTS!
joined:8/10/17
joined:
8/10/17
Posted: 12/20/19 at 11:19pm