The Only Great Game of Thrones Character

Dear Blog Diary,

Only one Game of Thrones character that was great, no botched character arc, and that character is…Ghost. Ghost was a good boy that entire series.

The worst arc was the King Slayer. I hated Jamie, he lost his hand, and then gave us a magnificent redemption arc. Then after all that, he goes back to Cersei? They fucked it all up but Jamie was the worst. Maybe Daenerys.

I’ve spoken before about years ago. I think back about college. There were people that I deeply wish I treated differently. Certain people I was cruel and they didn’t deserve that. The discussion as to why is between myself and not you. All of us have not been our best selves and I remember clearly when I wasn’t. Now I like to think that I am my best. I wonder if that’s why I relate to Jamie in ways.

Hindsight isn’t 20-20. Sometimes, but often we do look back with the perspective we have now and it gets ambiguous. It’s easier to change the narrative and protect our current sense of self.

I would say things just to see how people would react, often times things that were as some would call, “out of pocket.” Now if you consider me in that manner, ask why. The one person who stands out, is Dr. Ricky G, Saarik, a person I highly respect and admire.

I remember the sentiment was like a testing, just to see what he’d say. I do not remember what I said. I do remember at least two words how he responded: Fuck you.

Whether it showed or not, I instantly liked him for that, his attitude, and I think that speaks volumes to his character. This was 14 years ago? I’m not sure when but along the way he became very close to me, still is.

I’ve find it so charming how it seems he couldn’t care less that he is a physician. To be so good at a thing, that comes with prestige, and flaunt it. Quite the opposite. The Bourdain of doctors, which I should mention, homie is well traveled and has an impeccable palette.

The reality is that I think the world could use more people like him, now more than ever.

I say all this to say, normalize telling your friends how amazing their are. Tell them that you love them.

Saarik, you're amazing. I love you. You're the Ghost of OSU.

Best,

E

#ARTiculate