thecarriebradshaw wrote:

One thing to add.....I might not be posting as much right now because of school so....just a little reminder to all of you

don't you, forget about me!!!!






Oh and CEK - I might need another summary tomorrow and the next day and the next day after that LOLOLOLOLOLOL

LOL thanks but we won't forget ya !!

tangodancer208 wrote:

JetmamaDiDi wrote:

KeepOnSinging wrote:

This is what Gabriele had to say(around 4 am this morning, our time) about some people feeling that Maks was not good enough for Meryl.

"Loved so much of what I read today.  Last thing I saw at the abc board last night was Val's categoric 'no' to the relationshp question.  So glad you found the video and it comes across so differently.

Since Sochi, and before I arrived at the abc dwts thread, I had been through the  goldenskate thread.  There was a strong sentiment that Maks isn't good enough for Meryl.  She should find a doctor or similar as Maks has too much 'mileage' (not my words) and Meryl can and should do 'better'.  That's what I read between the lines of most of the new posters on abc now.  They have cultivated the princess myth for so long and can't reconcile with the new Meryl image. 

I saw the beginning of a certain person posting back then too .....  stood out as so pompous and self-absorbed that I remember the Id.  I am not sure I recognise anyone atm as a clone though.  Then again, I wouldn't recognise any subtleties in people's language which distinguish them from others as its not my first language.

Thanks so much for having me here - certainly not a nice thought to be stuck over at the abc thread atm. Truly valiant effort by view to hold out there."

 
Thanks for that reminder, KOS. I do think I may have read something similar--perhaps by a troll--earlier as well. Maybe a reference to the golden skate thread but I did read Gabriele's overnite post with interest--and it is likely more credible!!

Seem to do my best "thinking" while driving around--kinda like having your most in-depth conversations with your kids in the car.

What came to mind in reference to both the post from Meryl and things she and Maks have said is that she must be "processing" what just happened to her. How could she not be conflicted by having been popped in the face, figuratively speaking, by Maks---by who he is, how he rolls, what he says, his profundity which is not always eloquent yet is always honest, forthright and amazingly in-depth, even when somewhat inarticulate. Just Maks being Maks.

She, OTOH, has been in the same cloistered life for 27 years--inside the bubble. In a way, I think DWTS was her break-out moment from that protective environment that has molded who she is and how she operates. Much more "programmed" than Maks, always living in the same general location, not having been away to college, always focused on a goal--soft and politically correct--never really having her own voice--never having the opportunity to get to experience her emotional side and how liberating yet strange that must have felt. I assume that, like Fed-ex, her other relationships with men have likely been from the same very closed group--from those that she was expected to associate with and maybe find her married life with. It must be extremely intimidating and confusing to try to sort out all the feelings, figure out what is real, and what to do with all of it--and then deal with the family expectations which are many, undoubtedly high, and much more comfortable! I am sure she's never had to face this sort of thing before with someone who is very seriously in love with her, someone with "a past"....all brought to the surface by a "moment in time" that was just supposed to be "fun" for 3 mos., then back into the skating/college bubble in MI and move on as expected--as if nothing much had changed! NOT!!!! Life has changed dramatically---you can't unring the bell!!

I guess this is a very long expose' to say that my hope is that snippets such as "Rule #110 of a Lady" are signs she is finding her way to being who SHE is, love who SHE loves, and being 100% OK with where it takes her. Take the risk and know that love will conquer all! Everyone else will learn to accept the changes and, if they love you, they will perhaps give their opinion, but they will also support you.

That is where I think Meryl is right now....figuring it all out with Maks helping her continue to find her voice as she did at the San Jose airport!! Go for it, girl!

Just love this analysis, Jet.   Sometimes going away to college is the thing that helps you break out of the mold you grew up in.  It also gives you time to grow up which gives you more confidence, perhaps, and more fortitude to take the more challenging,more dangerous, and ultimately more fulfilling path.   But, as you said, Meryl did not really go away to college, and she always had the bubble of skating and her family and Charlie's.  

And yet her family does seem supportive.   After all, they did go to SWAY.  I'm sure they've been photographed and interviewed throughout her career, but that was all to support her.   Going to SWAY was Maks' world, and his family and friends, and she wasn't even there.  They let themselves be photographed, knowing that it would be talked about, although I don't think I've seen any photos with Maks or any of his family.    I think that says that they support her in whatever she's exploring.   I'm sure they've seen the "glow" and changes even more than we have.   

I know I went off and married a man I hadn't known for very long, who spoke another language, who came from another world.   My very quiet, Midwestern parents who only ever ventured out of the Midwest to visit me on my study abroad, were probably very concerned.   But all they ever said to me was "You're 3x7."   (I was 25).      They knew, as I'm sure that Meryl's family knows, that it has to be her decision for any of it to work.  

But I'm also sure that they have been even more impressed with Maks that we have.   And not just because he is mind-bogglingly beautiful.   I never believed the DWTS bad boy stuff.   He is close to so many of his past partners, to Karina & Kate & Erin whom he dated, to all the members of the fam and his students.   I always liked the fact that he defended his partners and spoke up when the judges were penalizing his partner for something he did.   I think he is really an old-fashioned gentleman, remarkably unspoiled by the effect his physical presence has on women, and quite aware of the effect he can have on men and women.   Just as Meryl disarmed him with ther quiet presence, I think he disarmed her with his honesty and intelligence and humor and consideration that had nothing to do with how he looked.   Nurturing, I mean really?   How many of us could have seen that coming?

I've got to get back to work!  But it always makes a pleasant break to talk about M&M.

Totally agree with you, Tango. Great observation and insight! Are you in the Maksology class; if so, you will make an "A+". 
 

LuvSeason18 wrote:

Okay, got this from tumblr about Meryl being in CA


There was a tweet from a girl in CA who says her mom will be meeting with Meryl tomorrow.  So, I guess Meryl must be in CA.  Her mom is the President of Hybrid/Edit Advertising  Studio based in Santa Monica.  Should be interesting to see what is next for Meryl

Wonder what this is about???

CEK40 wrote:

LuvSeason18 wrote:

How long does it take to fly from Michigan to LA?  Are we sure Maks is in Hawaii?  Maybe, they are both in LA?  I wish the tumblr girls could have tracked down that tweet and got more info. 


It looks like we are playing were in the world is Meryl and Maks again.

Like wheres Waldo only harder....LOL

and now with ice buckets!!LOL

LuvSeason18 wrote:

Tumblr......

She also favored a tweet of a woman who was defending the way she did the starting command at the races yesterday. I hope the negativity about that whole thing didn't get her down. I can't stand the thought of a sad Meryl

She's such a perfectionist that she probably wouldn't let it show. 
Imma have to stop responding till I catch up!