New Directions for Glee

I escaped town for the day. I didn't go very far but it was far enough. It's amazing what sitting by a lake can do for your mood. At least for mine. I'm going to enjoy it because I'll likely be back to being a basket case tomorrow. Speaking of which, tomorrow is today where Glee is concerned so here are my thoughts on last night's episode. Apart from being sad at seeing the original New Directions breaking up.

I think I usually start with the Finchel and subsequent Finn bashing but I can't bring myself to do it. Not to its full extent anyway. Yes, I was ridiculously confused when a song was dedicated to Finn and his efforts and selflessness with regards to starting the club. I don't remember this. I remember him being a douche to Kurt a lot before they were brothers. I seem to remember a lot of resistance to committing to Glee over football because one was infinitely cooler than the other. I remember him kicking over a lot of chairs and storming out about as much as Rachel... And let's not forget the kiss that ruined Nationals last season. So, I'm confused. Whatever. Glee isn't known for it's continuity. I do have to say, I thought the last scene with Rachel was actually quite sad. For that one moment, I genuinely liked Finn for knowing Rachel and letting her have what she needed. Pretty mature and selfless. Also, I'm glad Rachel took what he was giving her. Last thing on this subject: Finn settling for Rachel? Pft... please.

Dare I say it? Faberry is on! Yeah, still probably not, but I'm taking Quinn's ticket exchange as a sign that she'll be in the next season. I have a sense that Santana will be as well though I'm not sure where we'll be seeing her. They set up for Rachel and Santana being friends so New York isn't out of the question. Then again, with Brittany staying back? Who knows.

It's just a possibility. That's all I'm saying. And no, I did not make this. It was found via Google.

Actually, I'm curious how Glee is going to continue from here. Are they going to split episodes between New York and Lima? And is Whoopi Goldberg now going to be a recurring character? Are all the original Glee kids coming back? Can I call them Glee kids when in reality almost all of them are older than me? Regardless, I'm wondering if we'll see Mercedes, Puck, Kurt, Finn and Mike. I never really got a clear idea of where they were going (Mercedes aside) and with Finn in the army... Like I said, Glee: Great on music, crap on continuity. Quinn was walking again in two episodes. Finn may well be discharged when the season picks up anew.

Other things I liked. Santana's mom is really supportive. I actually really liked that she gave Santana the option of going to college. We're slowly but surely (maybe not so slowly) making our way back to the old elitism where only the richest can afford higher education. For all the education I've had, I often wonder if what I learned wouldn't have come with maturity and my own drive to learn. And honestly, I think experience, common sense and personal knowledge are hugely undercut and undervalued because of degrees. I could go on for a while on that one... so, I'm glad other options were presented.

I loved the return of All the Single Ladies. Amazing. Cannot be beat. Enough said.

I think that's everything... I can't really think of anything else. Guess we'll revisit this post come season 4.

Lauren.