The Series called How I Met Your Mother
At long last, I finally finished watching How I Met Your Mother – which is for me, in my lifetime that is, the equivalent of the series FRIENDS.
It took me a while to even start watching the last season not just because I always loved taking it slow with things like this, but also because I hate to meet the ending. I fear endings. And I know, like all good things, the series has to end. Whatever the case, I may have to let go soon. So yeah, I finished it.
Like any of my post recently, I’m posting this song as a reminder. This is the song played at the end. Looking back, HIMYM shaped a lot of my views of love, friendship, and life. Here are some takeaways that meant something to me.
I do know that life is short and that it could get really messy. The series showed that particular aspect of life and the relationships we meet along the way. It does not get easier but it does not get harder. Life is just is. And that makes it beautiful.
HIMYM showed me that everything is going to be alright. No matter where the ride leads you, you know that you can get through it. You can always enjoy the view. Also, I do know that the journey is fun with friends tagging along.
It’s also great to consider how the series made some points about marriage. Marriage could be the sweetest thing and could be the darkest. Vows make marriages happen. I learned from Marshall that vows could not cover a lifetime of growth and change. I’ll keep that in mind and make vows that are true and ones that could be updated once in a while. (Future wife be ready!)
Friends are very important in life. They shape you. But one thing I learned is that the ‘’gang” in HIMYM is probably one of the best kinds. They support each other, although sometimes it is kind of weird on how they can do so many awkward and legendary things together. It seems like they can depend on each other despite being the person as they are (which is sometimes a bad thing). Yet, most importantly, the series showed me how you can go the extra mile for friends if you truly love them.
3. Love is really complex as we may think otherwise
It does not have to be simple. It does not have to make sense to make sense said Ted. Love is just what it is. We cannot say things as if we can control it. But we cannot also take things for granted as if it will come around again. But that’s the whole point. The uncertainty of love and how deep a person can truly love makes the whole picture exquisite.
4. Good things happen in the pub
You hang out with friends and talk in the pub. You meet people in the pub. You can suit up in the pub. I believe good things happen in the pub and the series showed that interesting aspect to me. Alcohol aside, the best thing that could happen in the pub is meeting new people and perhaps start sharing stories of life. That’s what makes these places a hit – along with the sitting in one table, the fabulous drinks, the connection, the laughter, and all night stay.
5. Go for a life of stories
I wanna live a life like Ted, a hopeless romantic yet a life full of stories. It is wonderful to consider that life is about stories. It’s about good memories and memorable experiences with people that matter. It is also about stories of struggle on how you can stick into the things you believe in and truly follow your passion, even if you make a fool of yourself. A life of stories is a life worth living.
So these are the main points from the series that stirred the spirit inside me. I now am full of life just by thinking of these things. Someday, I’ll live in New York. Someday, I’ll give someone a blue horn. Always, I’ll be there for my friends and their big moments. Thank you HIMYM for being a wonderful piece of art.
