Monday, October 11, 2010

AMAZING Episode on Amazing Race!

I haven’t seen much of TV shows lately, not that I am complaining, I am actually not just  a TV buff, except for those “Gleeful” moments ( wiith capital letters, CHARICE on it )  and Amazing Races (and some other in-betweens)!  Eversince our 5 yr-old Boj entered pre-school last June, it seemed that my body ached for the bed the moment I get into the bedroom (well, it is our “haven” so it should serve its main purpose!).

Anyway, last night was an exception. Wasn’t able to watch this season’s  Amazing Race from the start but last night’s episode 3 brought me tears (again! – the last was Glee’s“Spiritual” episode especially when Kurt sang “ I Wanna Hold your Hand” for his father, Burt). 

Awesomely set in Ghana, I believe those innocent African children taught the racers valuable lessons, not just in Geography, but more importantly on these 2 Big LIFE words – humility and simplicity.  I love how the singing duo, Jonathan and Connor made it first to the pitstop. Unlocking the codes seemed so easy as hitting a crescendo! But here comes the cheesy part – 58 yr-old dad Michael, almost giving up on what could be one of the easiest childhood games that I remember ( rolling a used bicycle tire or rim using a stick – so simple!  so fun! Was thinking Dana and Boj can try it on a weekend). The encouragement from his son, Kevin was remarkable. Truly, a young man with a big heart.  Next thing I knew, I was already in tears. Picture this, a Father saying to his son he would like to travel with him, bring him to many places as he can… but could no longer do so...because he gave up.  They say some goods things never last, I say GRACE comes in. It turned out that the 17th season’s 3rd leg was a non-elimination round! I wanted to shout for joy! Michael and Kevin breathed life to a centuries-old teaching “ Whoever is the first will be the last, and whoever is the last will be the first”.  To me, they were # 1!