My Second Blog! How I met your Mother

So, I am not sure if we are suppose to watch these episodes in order. But it is easy to tell the entire story line, so I went ahead and jumped to Season 4 episode 11 "The Platinum Rule". I like the entire moral of the story. So often in life we are bound to make decisions. Those decisions have consequences, the consequences can either be good or bad.
In this particular episode, Ted is about to go on a date with his clinic nurse. However the gang begins to warn him about the consequences that it can bring to date a person who you have to see everyday for a long while. Each person has a story to tell Ted of pass mistakes, which I actually appreciate. When one of our brothers and sisters is going down a path that we ourselves have gone, we ought to warn them about it, now if they still choose to go down the same path it is ok, after all we are still entitled to free will. The show actually quoted the bible, however it was not used in the most positive manner. Ted explained the Golden rule to be, doing unto others what you would want them to do unto you. Barney quoted the Platinum rule to be NEVER to love thy own neighbor. Which in reality it is quite the opposite.
The entire episode is Ted's friends attempting to convince Ted not to go to this date he had arranged with his clinic nurse. The episode would resumed to each person's mistake flashback. It was actually rather funny and entertaining. Ted after hearing all of the stories that had major complications for his friends, he still decided to go on the date. At the end of the episode, Ted returns after a sour night on his date, that actually turned out to be just a friends hang out, and explains the better outcome of situation is better to forget and let go.
I believe I have  relate to this. At times we may come across situations where it might turn sour or situations where our decisions might have caused some turmoil. However at the end it is learning to apologize, recognize the mistake, and move on. Learning to move on as well as learning a valuable lesson from the situation. I believe mistakes are good when we get to learn a valuable lesson from them.
Against Barney's statement, I do believe we ought to love our neighbor because in most situations love may be the ultimate answer.

How I met your Momma (Ep. 1)

The recent episode I just watched was How I Met Your Mother, Episode One. I have heard many positive feedback from this show, although I have heard about it, this will be my first time illegitimately watching it. So the story line begins with the Narrative (dad) explaining to his children the moment he met their mom. In real life, I strongly believe every child asks the question sooner or later. Children begin to ask questions such as, "Dad how did you meet mom?" and vise versa. However what is peculiar about this TV series is that the children actually do not express any interest in wanting to know. Although the children express no desire the dad foolishly continues to begin the story. Main characters name are, Ted, Marshal, Lily, and Marty. The basic of this TV show is the father narrating the story of how he met his children's mother, however at the end of each episode it is about a complete different person rather than the conclusion of meeting his mother.

Two college guys in the search for love. However one of those guys has just decided to pop the big question. It is not until then that Ted begins to desire his soul mate.
What I really found peculiar is what the mindset the characters within this TV show think of marriage. Marty describes marriage as death. Marriage is described as a Holy Covenant within the Bible. Although marriage's definition was different than today's description, marriage was still a pretty important decision to make. However over the years marriage has lost its innocent's and purity.The manner that marriage is portrait in social media is somewhat gives it a negative connotation. Marriage used to be portrait as a beautiful thing, now it is described as "death". Gives viewers a wrong impression of marriage, which would describe the low rate of marriages and high rates of divorce.
Positive and Negative attracts, How many times have you heard this theory? Within this episode, they explain what they call "The Olive Theory". When a girl or guy declares that they do not like olives and the other person guy or girl does, then the two people are compatible. One individual does and the other one does not, the act of sharing and giving is produced. At first I did not comprehend it, but I actually can find the resemblance of compatibility. However within the Bible we see that this act is definitely a no no. Though shalt not be unequally yoked (2 Corinthians 6:14). Ok, I may be going over board, but this are the little things I ask about. The art of having balance is not always express within the bible. It is either a Yes or a no (Matthew 5:27) Although life is not as easy as Yes and No, what is?
I feel like this TV Series would have a negative impact on me, because of the unfamiliar slang and inappropriate language and innuendos, but I will attempt to get the most from it. Although it might not have the most positive discussions, it will be a pleasant experience.