Current Obsession - Castle

When I was in Jr. High and High School I detested the immature girls who would squeal and giggle and obsess over boys like Justin Timberlake, or the new music group. I also did not allow myself to obsess or really like any particular item or anything to be considered a fad or phase because I refused to be linked to the immature girls and tried to be as adult as possible. I didn't even let myself admit I really liked pirates until late High School. I've now grown out of that mindset (maybe because I'm technically an adult...) and I've decided I can obsess and giggle over anything that suits my fancy. And currently my fancy is directed towards Richard Castle.

"I really am ruggedly handsome, aren't I?"

I don't get time to watch much TV and I personally don't like to watch a lot of it anyway, but this show has me addicted. Every Monday I race home from Family Home Evening to catch as much of Castle on ABC as I can. And I don't like it just because I think the guy is good looking. To me, this show is one of a kind. I love the writing in this show and how exquisite all of the characters are. All of them feel really authentic and the murder stories are incredible. They certainly know how to get creative.

I love the main character Richard Castle and how he represents everything opposite to what you expect to find in a police investigation show. He's a mystery novelist, rich, charming (almost too charming), and has the best sense of humor that always makes me laugh whenever he opens his mouth. And he's definitely well matched with Kate Beckett. I love her in the show just as much as Castle. She's just as mean to him as I would be and knows how to keep him in his place. (You go girl!) But when it comes to her job she's a very devoted person who wants to bring justice to people, and make sure they have the truth. But when she teases Castle and toys with him and his gullibility, her sense of humor definitely makes an entrance.

On the show Castle writes a novel based on Kate Beckett with his new fictional character Nikki Heat, a savvy sexy cop who's very good at her job. And ABC released a book based on the one Castle wrote in the show written by a ghost writer. I've read the first 10 chapters of it on their website, here and I can't wait until I can actually buy the book! (I will warn you, there is a "naughty" scene in chapter 10 that I skipped, so if you don't like it you have been forewarned.) From that link you can also get to the episodes they have online. I frequently have to catch up watching them from here since Mondays are always busy, especially with school. But I just have to say, the book and show are amazing. The best part about it that separates them from other cop shows is it's all about the relationships and that's it's only enhanced by the mysteries of the murders. Don't dwell on the blood and guns, give me the romantic comedy. That's what I say. Now if I could just find my own Rick Castle... but single, good looking, rich men with great senses of humor are hard to find. ;)