Woman of the Year

Dear Dr. Arizona Robbins -

First, let me state clearly that I am well aware that you are a fictional character (and on a wildly popular show full of eye-candy and wildly uneven writing, no less) so no one needs to worry about me having anything more than my usual delusions.

Second, let me say that I'm as surprised as anyone that Olivia Spencer - who dominated my fictional character attention until September - didn't get the honors, but in the end, I already knew most of the lessons Liv had to teach me. You point me toward something new.

It's true that at first I followed the party line and tried to ignore you after Grey's botched the Callica storyline. Like Bailey, I'm not much for the heelies, and it's true that your (apparently - it's still ambiguous as your backstory unfolds) pro-military stance worries me. (For the record, so does Callie's knee-jerk anti-military stance.) It's true that I don't have faith that Grey's won't botch your storyline in a mix of homophobic and assimilationist missteps. It's true that I rarely go for blue-eyed blondes.

But you. Oh baby.


You are the acknowledged best in your field, but unlike McDreamy, do not refer to yourself as a "god."

You recognize and encourage talent in others (see all scenes with Bailey and many with Callie and Derek).

You know your own emotional states, communicate about them (even when your girlfriend doesn't) and hold your ground. (That's the big one for me.)

You're a damn good kisser. (OK, that's a big one, too.)

You're honest, supportive, and honorable, a "good man in a storm."

I hope Callie grows up enough to be a good match for you in 2010.

If not - and if you figure out a way to become a real girl - give me a call.

In the meantime, I'm going to try to be you when I grow up, minus all the femme-y blondeness. I'll leave that to you, dollface.

Love,
Angel
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