But that doesn’t mean I don’t understand your having to back off putting more of your own energy, creative and otherwise, into it further. We’ve appreciated your thoughtful, considered opinions and takes on this storyline. I thank you for all the effort and heart you put into it.
I know you’ll find something else to write about that will give you some joy again, and I look forward to seeing it.

And yes, another vote here, hoping you finish your special JL project (and of course, CC’s too, if ya got it in you).

Good luck and good wishes!

Like you, I was definitely drawn into the Otalia vortex, but part of me always was waiting for the other shoe to drop…or like Olivia, for the other brick to hit me in the head. As you’re probably aware, I’m a jaded soap fan, and I don’t “believe” that TPTB will do right by us soap fans and their shows. I’m not surprised what has happened to Otalia. However, after such beautiful storytelling, I had a small flame of hope that Otalia wouldn’t befall what happens to other soap couples these days, especially since GL is ending. The fact that it has fallen apart (at this point of the story line) is disappointing, mainly because the writing for Otalia was told so carefully. Also, it helped that I had begun to distance myself from Otalia after CC announced she was going to Days of Our Lives. For me, I don’t feel foolish because part of me always expected something to derail the story line. Unfortunately, I’m just that jaded, so I don’t have much faith in head writers and soap execs. As I have always said, with JLH and EW, I had the faith of a mustard seed. I feel for any fan who had complete or blind faith because they are the ones who are probably most upset.

Like you, I am sticking with Otalia at this point because of JL and CC. They have never faltered. They are beautiful, wonderful actresses, and I truly appreciate all of their hard work. I have loads of respect for JL and CC with what they have done. I personally can’t wait to see what they have in store for us for the Venice web series.

Thank you for enjoying my Otalia pieces. As for the Otalia JL and CC Editions…well, there will definitely be the the JL one. Still a bit iffy on the CC one, but I really would like to do one for her as well.

Perhaps my muse will return when JL comes back. After watching the show the past couple of weeks, I have realized how much I have missed JL on my screen. I can’t wait for her to come back. When she does, I hope she comes back as “my Natalia” and not “fembot Natalia.” I shall wait and see. I will really make my final decision on the Otalia posts after I see JL back.

I, too, am tuned in still to watch JL and CC. I definitely appreciate their hard work and effort they have put into the Natalia and Olivia characters. Like you said, TPTB fumbled, but JL and CC definitely hasn’t. They are just the actors and yes, aren’t responsible for the downward spiral that the Frankenbaby angle has caused.

Thank you for your comments about my writing. I guess I shall see what path I shall take in a couple of weeks. No matter what, there will still be the Otalia JL Edition and…I hope the Otalia CC Edition

I truly appreciate and enjoy your write-ups. Each one of them showed the care and the effort you’ve invested in writing it because they came out so personal. I still want to read your JL and CC special edition whenever you finish it. Maybe the Otalia muse will once again strike when JL comes back. For now, good luck to whatever you eventually decide. Thank you and take care!

But that doesn’t mean I don’t understand your having to back off putting more of your own energy, creative and otherwise, into it further. We’ve appreciated your thoughtful, considered opinions and takes on this storyline. I thank you for all the effort and heart you put into it.
I know you’ll find something else to write about that will give you some joy again, and I look forward to seeing it.

And yes, another vote here, hoping you finish your special JL project (and of course, CC’s too, if ya got it in you).

Good luck and good wishes!

Thank you for your words.

Yes, my perspective has definitely changed regarding Otalia. Like you said, we deal with it in different ways. What’s lovely is that we can agree to disagree about perspective on Otalia and still respect each other. I really love that about the readers who read my Otalia posts. It’s just nice to have an intelligent conversation without the mud slinging on who’s right or wrong about Otalia. It isn’t about who’s right or wrong because that really doesn’t matter. Ultimately, everyone is going to have their own point of view on what’s happened to Otalia, which absolutely cool with me. I respect other people’s opinions on this story line, whether you agree with me or not.

I definitely would want to honor Jessica Leccia with my special edition post. She deserves it. I have seen her grow so much. I have it in me to do that much at least