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Sisterwoman70 said,
625chilly said,I couldn't read and not post since I too was 'affected' by Otalia. Personally I saw so much of myself in Olivia and her redemption, but also saw so much of myself in Natalia and her faith journey. Those were touching. I also took away an idea of how real love should be and I'm trying to infuse that into my 10 year relationship as best I can. But most importantly I sometimes watched the SL through the eyes of a young girl (Emma) and wondered how my own daughter would see her mommie relationship. Instead of fearing the bigotry she might face I saw and felt hope in her innocence. My daughter who is almost 3 frequently tells people she has 2 mommies and asks to see movies of Emma and her two mommies. Otalia will always be a part of our lives. Thank you CC/JL.The Otalia S/L affected me at my very core. I cannot explain it.The beautifully written story portrayed by CC and JL with such skill, chemistry and believability has nearly destroyed me.I am so saddened that it had to end.I am truly changed because of it.There is void I feel that will not go away.I view love with a completely different perspective.Perhaps the time will come when I no longer feel the compulsion to view the episodes on YouTube or search daily for Otalia vids. Will I ever get over this sense of loss? It was great ride and I hope I can enjoy it forever! Venice is easing the angst, but there will never be another Otalia.I do,however, love CC as a hardcore professional yet a vulnerable woman with personal demons in her role as Gina – bring on Ani!
I don't know how many times I have read posts such as yours where people professed to having been changed by Otalia. I felt it, too. I think it has made me more accepting of people's individual differences. I doubt that any other tv show has people doing marathon viewing of old episodes. [As I write this, it is 2:45 am and I have just gotten off youtube.] I think CC is phenomenal as an actress and as a businesswoman. Who else could have pulled off a project like Venice? This last episode proves that she is also talented as a director. Has to be hard juggling family, day job, Venice, personal appearances, etc. Glad that you posted. Know that you are not alone.
denisebella
I so miss the otalia storyline. Just like the rest of you lovely folks.
I know for me, it brought me back to place of love and it really lifted my relationship with my lovely g/f. Not that there was anything wrong, but it went from great to awesome!
soapster
Chastity722 said,
k59 said,You all said it! Hey, so is anyone gonna be at So Long Springfield?ddpool said,
What drew me to the Otalia story was the way it was best friends falling in love. My husband and I have been married for almost 30 years and we started out just like that...as good friends who were surprised to find we had fallen in love. I loved the story of Natalia's faith journey because I am a woman of faith (my husband is a Baptist minister) and Jessica played every beat of that perfectly, never too shallow, never over the top, always believable.
I've been watching soaps for 45+ years and I, too, have been very disappointed at what some of the others have become (particularly AMC). But the writing of this story was beautiful and I loved the way it was filmed and the use of music, too! Altogether, a true work of art.Wow, ddpool! Thank you for putting an accepting and loving face on being a 'woman of faith'! I love the way you so clearly demonstrate that there is no difference between two women transitioning from best friends to lovers and the situation between your husband and yourself! Bravo! Thanks for sharing your story.
Yes, that was amazingly put ddpool. Its amazing how everyone (as different as we are) can all relate to Otalia in some way! I love open minded people and I am a sucker for real, passionate, unconditional love! That is what Otalia has. Its amazing! And I love that we straight women can be pulled and invested in every bit of a way by this storyline as people who love the same sex.
madonall
albertagirl said,
castmember said,keep up those BTS. They are the greatest. Captured Otalia was once again. Has to live on not be replaced. Keep it somehow in Venice please. Keep O for us your devoted fans.Celebrating the super couple that started it all - GL's Olivia Spencer and Natalia Rivera.
loved the behind the scenes tonight
madonall
curlove said,
i am an Otalia junkey i have to watch everynight i realy miss the show , but we still have yutube and all the other channel one of my favorite part was when CC and JL was tellin EMMA they were moving back to the farm house as a family....I loved the scene just before Olivia was going to grab Natalia and kiss her when Olivia was trying to explain to Natalia what the parents and teacher were thinking after Emma gave her report about My Two Mommies at her school.. I loved all the linesby Crystal before Olivia grabbed Natalia and kissed her. Then, she pointed to her head and said, "You see, You see, What They're thinking?"
OMG, what agreat scene and then Natalia's reaction to it and Olivia says "Finally". What great acting. I love CC and JL. They rock!
madonall
angel772 said,
I also watch Otalia on youtube everyday. I will continue to watch them because I miss them so much. I just watched the BTS epi 6 and almost died when I saw the photoshoot with CC and JL, they are so beautiful together. They don't even have to say anything and they have this amazing chemistry, the way they look into each others eyes, OMG so cute. I hope there are more scenes between CC and JL. I know that fans are not happy because JL hasn't been on since epi1, so I think that's why they put the photoshoot of CC and JL and said Venice Supercouple. They are a Supercouple. Maybe just maybe there is hope for Giani....Ditto. I feel the same as you
gayparis
Okay, okay - can't stand it anymore. Today is my first year Otalia birthday. I joined BPD one year ago - March 18th, 2009 and I haven't been the same since. I'm still invested, and can't turn off the computer at night without a glance of YT, or Otalia Chat on BPD - I just can't quit them.
I'm writing my own fanfic, are reading about ten fanfic's right now and trying not to get mixed up. I listen to my Otalia CD's exclusively and when I hear a song, I can tell you when, and what scene was happening. I can probably recall the dialogue. I would get up early to watch the PBP. My partner almost divorced me over Otalia.
I don't have children, but I honestly wanted a Jellybean! I came away with a different concept of family and how important it was, and began looking at my partner in a different way. We're family.
I've always been an incurable romantic and Otalia satisified the longing I have for romance which is missing somewhat from my 24 yr. relationship.
And yes, CC has become my new fantasy. JL is beautiful also, but CC does it for me. I am still smitten.
Oh, and let's not forget all those BPD peepers out there who became part of my family.
Swoon.
madonall
neixannd said,
I miss OTALIA big time!!!Miss Otalia so much. When down, go back and watch re-runs and am always lifted. What a great storyline to be wasted. What two Dynamic Actors with such magical chemistry. Never have I seen or enjoyed such two connecting actors such as CC/JL. Miss them as Otalia so much.
madonall
PJM1977 said,
I don't even know what to say except that OTALIA is a loss I don't think I'll EVER get over...*sigh*. Thank Natalia's God for YT (and my Crackberry) because those clips are pretty much on repeat!!! Oh and I have to agree with Sisterwoman70...when BARLY got busy...I was NOT happy! I wanted Natalia to bust that door down and take HER woman back to Springfield!!! Yah...am not delusional at all... LOL! So Miss Our Gals... :(I will never get over the loss of Otalia either. Hope we get to see CC/Jl together in a beautiful slow and long love scene some day on Venice.
Lenafreed
madonall said,
PJM1977 said,And when we get that beautiful slow and long love scene on Venice I will be thrilled but I will still be looking for one of those brilliant Otalia videographers to weave the Venice love into a video with Olivia and Natalia. Because as much as I love Venice AND I DO LOVE VENICE and all the wonderful characters that Kim and Crystal have created and that Crystal and Jessica and Nadja and Lesli have so beautifully portrayed Otalia is the most special love story I have ever seen. It kills me to this day that we can never get a satisfactory resolution to this story because P&G owns it. P&G had nothing to do with creating it but they do OWN it and they did destroy it and I will never forget that. I don't want my post to end on a bitter note though because Otalia brought nothing but beauty and love into my life - it made me a happier person and that happiness has lasted through all these months and continues to this day. I want all the creative people behind it to know how much joy they brought into my life - that includes CC and JL and Jill Lori Hurst and Ellen Wheeler - I don't believe she deserves the blame for what happened even though many blamed her at the time. Cold hard business decisions killed GL and look at what just happened to Kish on OLTL. For now I have hope that these Web series can escape corporate control but money will probably win over creativity in the end. So I will enjoy the freedom of the web for now and fight for net neutrality and contribute financially and praise these wonderful creative people and hope for the best. But for me there will never be another Otalia - Oh I am so grateful for YouTube.I don't even know what to say except that OTALIA is a loss I don't think I'll EVER get over...*sigh*. Thank Natalia's God for YT (and my Crackberry) because those clips are pretty much on repeat!!! Oh and I have to agree with Sisterwoman70...when BARLY got busy...I was NOT happy! I wanted Natalia to bust that door down and take HER woman back to Springfield!!! Yah...am not delusional at all... LOL! So Miss Our Gals... :(
I will never get over the loss of Otalia either. Hope we get to see CC/Jl together in a beautiful slow and long love scene some day on Venice.
mimi627
madonall said,
PJM1977 said,
I don't even know what to say except that OTALIA is a loss I don't think I'll EVER get over...*sigh*. Thank Natalia's God for YT (and my Crackberry) because those clips are pretty much on repeat!!! Oh and I have to agree with Sisterwoman70...when BARLY got busy...I was NOT happy! I wanted Natalia to bust that door down and take HER woman back to Springfield!!! Yah...am not delusional at all... LOL! So Miss Our Gals... :(
I will never get over the loss of Otalia either. Hope we get to see CC/Jl together in a beautiful slow and long love scene some day on Venice.
And when we get that beautiful slow and long love scene on Venice I will be thrilled but I will still be looking for one of those brilliant Otalia videographers to weave the Venice love into a video with Olivia and Natalia. Because as much as I love Venice AND I DO LOVE VENICE and all the wonderful characters that Kim and Crystal have created and that Crystal and Jessica and Nadja and Lesli have so beautifully portrayed Otalia is the most special love story I have ever seen. It kills me to this day that we can never get a satisfactory resolution to this story because P&G owns it. P&G had nothing to do with creating it but they do OWN it and they did destroy it and I will never forget that. I don't want my post to end on a bitter note though because Otalia brought nothing but beauty and love into my life - it made me a happier person and that happiness has lasted through all these months and continues to this day. I want all the creative people behind it to know how much joy they brought into my life - that includes CC and JL and Jill Lori Hurst and Ellen Wheeler - I don't believe she deserves the blame for what happened even though many blamed her at the time. Cold hard business decisions killed GL and look at what just happened to Kish on OLTL. For now I have hope that these Web series can escape corporate control but money will probably win over creativity in the end. So I will enjoy the freedom of the web for now and fight for net neutrality and contribute financially and praise these wonderful creative people and hope for the best. But for me there will never be another Otalia - Oh I am so grateful for YouTube.
PJM, I was not happy either. I was wishing for Natalia to burst in and say, "Back off!" as Olivia did with the sleazy attorney.
tashee44
Crystal and Jessica are amazing actors. I'm just so glad there are Otalia channels over at Youtube.
tashee44
I just want to share this video with you all...my way of pouring out..:))
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