A Romcom
A Quiet Night With Nobody Wants This
Last night I finished a cute Netflix series called Nobody Wants This. I’d completed season 1 a while ago and loved it, so when season 2 dropped recently—and couldn’t find anything new—I decided to jump back in. Wasn’t in the mood to start a brand-new show, a two-hour movie, or even a long episode. This one happened to pop up on my feed, and with episodes around 23 minutes, a bit of comedy, romance, and drama, it felt like the perfect fit.
Given that I get home late from work some days, being single and cooking my own meals for the week, I don’t always have a lot of time. So I figured I’d squeeze in a few episodes while cooking. With ground turkey on the stove, veggies searing, fruit to chop, and soup heating up, I propped my iPhone against the coffee maker, slipped in my AirPods, tossed a towel over my shoulder, rolled up my sleeves, and built my own little world in the kitchen. Kill two birds with one stone, right?
I’m not usually one for rom-coms, but this one hooked me—probably because of how two very different people from distinct backgrounds come together and find common ground. The friends and relatives add even more humor, and the whole thing just works. It’s not a big Hollywood blockbuster, but I’d still put it among my top shows to binge. The chemistry between Noah and Joanne is genuinely well done. It even gave me slight Keeping the Faith (movie) vibes. And with short episodes, it won’t take much of your time… unless, of course, it distracts you from your daily tasks. Be warned.
A Song That Stuck With Me
I loved how the season wrapped up, but what really stayed with me was the song—“Bite My Tongue” by Cassandra Coleman. As I was washing the dishes, with about 4.5 minutes left in the last episode of season 2, the opening beat pulled me in. I glanced up at the screen, nodding my head to the music. At first, it sounded like it might be from a UK artist, but it turns out she’s from the States.
Listening to the lyrics, I felt them hit close. The song explores the tension between holding on and letting go—pushing us to make our own choices instead of waiting for someone else to make them for us. Could def resinate here. Friends have pointed this out more than once. It’s a heavy feeling, but also hopeful: standing at a crossroads, wanting something different, knowing no one can decide for you but you.
The chorus asks whether what you’re holding onto is actually ruining your life—if gripping something too tightly is making things worse. And then there’s the lingering question: When are you going to make up your mind? Almost as if I’m on the sidelines, holding my tongue, saying nothing. Until it finally hits: no one is going to come in and fix everything for me. Been playing this song consistently not only due to the good beat, but also a reminder of the wisdom it brings. If you want to take a listen to the track, click on the ‘Bite My Tongue’ link a few paragraphs above.
Gosh look at me, nearing the holidays and the rom-coms are already grabbing a hold of me 🤦🏻♂️.