G is for Glee (A to Z Challenge)

Glee -  Great delight, especially from one's own good fortune or another's misfortune

 ~ Oxford Online Dictionary 

I was watching the episode of Glee the other day "100" where they did a lot of the old favourites done differently. I really enjoyed the episode, which is the first one in this entire season I enjoyed. I think they should have just ended the show with the Glee Club winning Nationals. The delay of ending the show lead to recreating the same characters and milking the current fan favourites dry.

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Either way, I'm not planning to complain in this post but rather enjoy some benefits of the show, it really did make a huge difference in a lot of people's lives to feel included or heard and frankly, I'm all for that.

"Happy"

                                         

" Defying Gravity"

                                        

"Don't Stop Believin" 

I'll never be able to hear any version of "Don't Stop Belivein' " and not think of Glee, classic Glee. 

Do you watch Glee? Do you think they should have continued with this Season or should they have stopped while they were on top of their game?

PS: Hope these songs add to you having a wonderful Tuesday!!!

Soulful Sunday : Life is Short

Yesterday I had thought about my next post for today but then I woke up to the news that Cory Monteith, of Glee fame as Finn Hudson, had passed away and to be honest, all my other ideas are now simply blurred out.

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While I am Glee fan, I have followed Cory's story from a distance. I remember thinking it was sad to hear that he was struggling with addiction but that it was encouraging that he was seeking help.

I wish I could articulate what's going through my mind about this whole situation but it just got me thinking about how many celebs have been dying at young ages or from 'no foul play' deaths (Whitney Houston, Heath Ledger and Amy Winehouse to name a few) and just how sad it is that fans from all ages are constantly mourning.

I suppose that death is always something that catches us by surprise but when it is a young person, with so much potential and love in their lives it really seems to hit a different spot of your heart.

While I know, Glee, has taken America by storm in South Africa it hasn't caught on at the same level but those that follow it, do love it. Cory's character, Finn is central role within the Glee club but his and Rachel's love story on screen was soon the popular love story that everyone was rooting for.  The best part of Finn and Rachel is that there onscreen love story translated into a real-life love story between Cory and Lea Michele.

 

They look so in love

 

I think that love story, although equally as odd as the onscreen couple, makes Cory's death that much more sad. I found this under a twitter feed for #RIPCoryMonteith and #PrayforLea and it truly is heart-breaking to read.

 

 

A lot of his old cast mates have been posting on twitter about their loss. It is a sad situation and I wish there was something more soulful to include in this Soulful Sunday post but the most I can add is:-

 

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On a slightly different note, I have a few busy weeks ahead and I hope my blogging doesn't get put on the back burner but I will be working on other aspects of my blog. Have a good week everyone and in case I don't say it enough, THANK YOU for stopping by my little bit of the cyber world!