pa-tro-clus

Man, B99 did Holt so right. He’s not just gay as lip service, he’s visibly gay. We see acknowledgement and dealing with homophobia and racism, and his success despite it. We see him advocating and supporting other queer black officers. We meet his husband, not just as a “here he is” but as an actual relationship. Kevin isn’t just a carbon copy of Raymond nor is he a comical opposite. They are similiar enough that you understand how they fell in love, but they are unique personalities. They have troubles and arguments, but stay together and support each other. Honestly they are one of the best on screen couples I’ve seen period, let alone a gay one. He’s also a stoic character who remains stoic while still warming up and having humour and connection with others, without changing his personality to make it easier for the writers. He’s an enjoyable character, and respectfully treated, and I love him and the writers and the actor.

i can’t believe roger almost yeeted the coffee machine

we are over halfway through the year i swore i’d learn to capitalize my own name, and i am getting there. i am. and i’ve come to learn a lot, you know. when it comes down to it. i have learned so much. i don’t keep a diary anymore. i don’t feel the need to document my memories. i take a lot of pictures now. that has to count somehow. and i’ve realized i do need to be in love, but it doesn’t have to be with anyone but myself. and i’ve fallen in love with certain days and light breezes and my favourite outfits. i love those. that is enough. that’s really enough.