Disclamer: I feel incredibly ridiculous writing about this but as embarrassed as I am about my…shall we say obssession with Richard Armitage, I’m just going to go for it….hopefully I don’t come off a blithering idiot. Perhaps it is that I hold a very high opinion of myself….but then saying so would make it seem like I don’t respect other Richard Armitage fans, which is NOT the case….or perhaps I’m simply a snob….No I’m really not…..still I feel ridiculous….particularly because my baby sister recently expressed her concern over my growing admiration for Mr. Armitage…..WHATEVER! This one is for me….I’m gonna write and just “let the chips fall where they may”. So I apologize in advance if any of my writing is incoherent….after all I AM only human and yes I have lost a few marbles along the way (I suspect I’ll be losing more with each passing year – lol!)….Indulge me please….
Most know me as a level-headed, rational person yet lately I’ve been anything but! Who would have thought (certaintly NOT me!) that as rational as I am I would fall so shamelessly and irrationally head-over-heels in “LOVE” with an actor. The last time I felt this way about a celebrity I was 13-years old. I dreamt about meeting then Mexican-American teen crooning hearthrob, Lorenzo Antonio. It was the kind of infatuation that would have me dreaming about him day and night. Inceasantly wondering what it would be like to meet him in person. Constantly filling notebook pages with drawings hearths with our names inside of our names inside hearts. Certain that upon meeting me he’d fall madly in love for me as well because I am such a wonderful person inside and out, the kind of person he’d want to spend the rest of his life with (Apparently I thought quite highly of myself!) Now, at 39, I’ve got it even worse for Richard Armitage.
I am just in awe of him, his talent, he is the epitome of the English Gentleman, he comes off as humble, noble, and hard-working, his velvety baritone voice, his hyper-masculine figure, the depth in his eyes. Oh his eyes!!!! So incredibly mesmerizing that even under prostetic skin managed to captivate me while I watched him play Thorin Oakenshield on The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. His gaze stayed with me for the rest of the night, haunting me…calling to me…as if through them his very soul was speaking to mine (CRAZY MUCH?!?!). For nearly a week I fought the urge to look him up and when I finally did I was shocked to find he had such a massive loyal following. Fans dedicated to cataloging his career, using their own talent to showcase his many attributes with fanvids, gifs, wallpapers, blogs. Enough to keep us crazies lusting over his high cheekbones, his dark hair, his lips, his perfect physique, those eyes and of course that delicious voice!!!
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| Thorin Oakenshield |
So after ogling for awhile I decided to “get to know” my Guy. First I watched every single episode of Robin Hood. His smouldering rendition of Guy Gisborne had me salivating for all over again. Part of me was rooting for this delicious baddie to get the girl and live happily ever after.
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| Sir Guy of Gisborne |
Then there’s his charming representation of Harry Kennedy in the Vicar of Dibley, whom Mr. Armitage likens most to himself….(Swoon… *THUD*) Forgive me while I pick myself off the floor. Then of course on his turn on MI-5 as tormented spy, Lucas North he kept me entranced once again.
As proof that I’m a total nutcase I did this fun numerology quiz that says I’m 100% compatible with Richard Armitage…. My swooning heart soared when I read: “Compatibility level: 100% – A natural fit that usually produces a very compatible relationship. Mayra Lerma and Richard Armitage make up a creative couple, where Richard has the kind of creativity and sense of humor everybody loves, and Mayra Lerma the warmth and self-sacrificing love for the friends and family members that so easily wins hearts over. They are probably a popular couple, with an active social life and a large circle of friends. Mayra Lerma has the innate ability to draw from others the kind of loyalty and devotion that lasts a lifetime. The master number 33 is often called the motherhood-, or fatherhood, number. Healing and comforting is second nature to Mayra Lerma, who will spread it around indiscriminately.” AHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
It’s no wonder my sister is concerned….frankly I too am starting to worry. This obsession is going on four months and still going strong, only I’m not so vocal about it for fear of being judged….There are plenty of blogs that catalog the growing admiration for Mr. Armitage…Countless of fellow fans have recounted similar experiences to mine…even as I read my own words….
Mr. Armitage is an exceptionally talented, generous, genuine, and modest human being human being. His rugged good looks, deep voice, charming personality and awesome acting ability have won him an army of fans over the last few years…..he is without a doubt an incomparable artist dedicated to his craft; yet like many a fellow fan I find myself “stripping him of his human dignity” by fantasizing about him in all manner of situations, often in quite intimate settings (*blushing*- even when I know I’m not alone in doing so).
However, when he appeared on the Lorraine Show in early March of this year, he seemed exhausted and with a bit of a cold and he suddenly he was not just another celebrity object of my girly fantasies but a very real person…he was tired, sick and still keeping to his grueling schedule when what he needed most was lots of rests and perhaps some homemade chicken soup. I’d like nothing better than to get to Richard the person and genuinely offer him my friendship…right!
Perhaps this obsession will subside and he’ll just fade into the background like my other favorite celebrities, maybe I’ll find a way to come to terms with my obsession…maybe….oh, hell, I don’t know….I should just shut up and continue enjoying all things Armitage….
Swooning Maruca 