Nostalgia for Xena: Warrior Princess

[unico_love]

I just added Xena: Warrior Princess to my amazon.com wishlist. It doesn't seem to be available anymore, though I imagine I could get the set off ebay or something. I can't buy it now, but maybe if I'm more careful about finances sometime I could buy the whole series. I was just listening to the soundtrack of the first musical episode earlier. I at least have to get a copy of that episode! I used to be obsessed with it, but I can't find my vhs recording. I have a very wonderful memory of watching Xena while on vacation in Florida. It was a couple days before we went to Disney World and we were staying in this really sunny and beautiful suite hotel. We had already gone to the Downtown Disney-type shopping areas. I had been able to get my favorite very large and sugary cookies, and my parents allowed me to buy a Brian Froud book ("Good Faeries/Bad Faeries"). I must have been about 16 because our last vacation at Disney World before my father died was when I was 17 (he died a few months after our trip to Florida when I was 17). I had long hair and I remember my clothing (I still have most of it). This was a time when I didn't really have friends or socialization outside of my family, and I have PTSD relating to stuff that happened around this time, yet so much of the time I was content. I was so happy at that time. I could watch Xena, have milk and cookies, and look at the lovely pictures in my Brian Froud book. Not only that, but I had Disney World to look forward to! It was all so exciting and wondrous. Even though I had problems with my father, I have fond memories of him at that particular time, and I miss him now. I wish life were still so simple. I am still easily pleased and contented, but human relationships are so much more important to me now. Maybe due to former deprivation of human contact or the choice of having real friends. I know I could feel that way again if I could just get my interpersonal relationships sorted out, but that might yet take awhile.

Maybe someday I will own some of Xena. And maybe I will be able to buy another Brian Froud book. I know those cookies are still at Disney World;-)

Comments

[kirayoshi.livejournal.com]

For many years I didn't buy any DVD's, but now I do, because of all things, I find it worth it's money, so I gradually am collecting some series, Star Trek, BSG, Heroes and Stargate. Xena is not on my priority list, but when I will have in the future what I collect now completed, later Xena and the X-files are two series that I possible could be interested in. Xena was really a good show. Anyway, I think from time to time you deserve to buy something for your self, I certainly have enjoyed myself watching those series and I have still a lot to watch and I'm already re-watching some :-)

[unico-love.livejournal.com]

I only buy dvd's I know I will rewatch. I would definitely rewatch Xena:D

[cluelessinchi.livejournal.com]

Do you have Netflix? I have watched a few of the first episodes and plan to watch them all with the wonderful that allows you to watch tv shows and movies on demand. It is very kewl! If you do not have this disregard this reply.

[unico-love.livejournal.com]

I have netflix! That would be a good diversion until I can actually buy them. I have to figure out which dvd contains the musical episode;)

[cluelessinchi.livejournal.com]

I really have enjoyed watching them using Netflix. I betcha someone would know. I have a Xena fan as a friend and when she gets home I will ask her for you. She would know these things. Were you referring to Bitter Suite that was in the 3rd season or Lyre, Lyre Hearts on Fire from season 5. I Google searched musical and Xena.

[unico-love.livejournal.com]

Bitter Suite:D

[cluelessinchi.livejournal.com]

I betcha you know which episode it is right? From Season 3, it is Eps 12. *grins*

[amathya.livejournal.com]

Xena was definitely one of those television series that heavily impacted my emotional life as well, while growing through adolescence; I think I can relate, if only through the knowledge that media can be so affecting and connective to our memories of that time. I really only mention this because I've thought of discussing this very concept with friends, but I always back down; I'm not sure I could accurately describe the connections I felt with my life and the Xena series (at least from their perspective).

[unico-love.livejournal.com]

I love talking about these subjects:) If you open up to your friends I hope they are understanding!