Mafin - Blog Posts
life is so much better when you have a work of fiction to obsess over
You don't know how difficult it is... to become aware of yourself, especially when you don't follow the rules or what's established. It's very difficult and it takes time.
Marta de la Reina - Sueños de Libertad
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Basically what I wanted to say. I’ve read some of the bestsssss stories thanks to fanfic writers especially the ones on AO3. The way I’ve inhaled stories over this past month was insane! They were page turners, kept me wanting more!
fanfic writers are so fucking awesome man. they write novel length fics that are sometimes even better than some published bestselling books written by professional writers. like fanfic writers are professional writers to me and they gift us their masterpieces for free. they give us something we can look forward to after a long day. something from which we can seek comfort when life is hard. something that can be our own little getaway. in a world of capitalism, despite everything, they give us all of these for free. like holy fuck. shout out to every fanfic writer. I wish all fanfic writers a very ‘I love you with all my heart and soul. I thank you from the bottom of my heart’
Marta and Fina Parallels - Part 02 Sueños de Libertad, Eps. 52 & 257
Favorite Marta and Fina Moments - Part 103 Sueños de Libertad
Wth?? I was not expecting things to unfold this way?! I feel sick! Just when I was thinking how lovely it was that Fina and Marta were finally getting some normalcy in their lives.
SUEÑOS DE LIBERTAD ― Episode 171
Favorite Marta and Fina Moments - Part 83 Sueños de Libertad
Favorite Marta and Fina Moments - Part 84 Sueños de Libertad
“Marta and Fina are very much in the same boat. They just need to learn how to row in synchronicity.”
I really can’t with the vitriol against Marta after today’s episode. There’s people going “If I were Fina, I’d leave her” or “Fina needs to subject her to the same treatment”.
Like. Leaving someone because they’ve been overwhelmingly swamped at work for ONE WEEK and have yet to find some semblance of balance? (not to mention the personal blows Marta’s being subjected to and the proverbial noose tightening more and more around her neck) Are we even watching the same thing? While drowning in work and sleep deprived, Marta tried to bake for her girlfriend and bent over backwards to secure them tickets at a unique event at the opera, because the woman she’s in love with is so special to her and deserves nothing less. She planned their outing with so much excitement, all so they could finally spend quality time together away from all the problems at home. And when it all came crushing down around her, like everything does as of late, she hated for Fina to miss out and encouraged her to take Carmen instead, to try and have a good time regardless. Yup. That’s an awful girlfriend right there.
And treating her the same way? You mean, the way Marta’s always so considerate with Fina, even when things seem to be stacked against them? Like Marta being sad, deeply frustrated and apologetic at having to cancel their plans together? It’s not like she was uncaring or jubilant at having more issues heaped onto her plate. It’s not like she’s dismissive of Fina or takes her for granted. On the contrary.
Marta’s not cold or unfeeling. If anything, she’s always felt so deeply and she’s struggling so much with this. This is killing her just as much as Fina, or more. She’s well aware of the toll this is taking on them and, most likely, feels selfish for even asking for understanding, fearful this might prove too much. You can see the agony of it all on her face, because she doesn’t want to disappoint Fina, doesn’t want to hurt her. It’s all there, plain to see, because when it comes to Fina, Marta wears her heart on her sleeve.
Let’s also look at the following:
Marta is 10 years Fina’s senior and her responsibilities in management are something Fina is not entirely used to (see Fina’s stance on Carmen’s promotion as well). Not to minimize Fina’s own obligations, or discard her countless merits, because she’s the most amazing person with a heart of gold and Marta’s so damn lucky to have her. There’s no better match for Marta than Fina and vice versa. But the burden on Marta’s shoulders is crushing at the moment. Hell, right now, hers might as well be a Sisyphean task, for no matter how hard she tries, her efforts are thwarted. She needs cuddles, not struggles. And, try as she might, Marta cannot be as free and unencumbered as Fina, especially given the yoke of her position (she chose it, some might say, which is true; we know she’s wanted her work to be recognized and acknowledged, to not be written off for being a woman; but she’s also wanted this position so she could change things for the better, ensuring fair treatment across the board; this isn’t just a personal goal, even as it plays a part in her decision making: it’s also a genuine desire to turn things around, make amends for her family’s misdeeds, do good and effect positive outcomes; the sad truth is it’ll probably end up hurting her more than anyone, because no good deed can go unpunished)
Fina also tells Isidro Carmen has changed since she’s been promoted. Again, the weight of added responsibilities are making themselves known. And Carmen too, just like Marta, wants to do a good job and be respected for it. No one’s going to hand her anything, she has to fight for it. A woman in a position of authority, in a society that’s deeply misogynistic, Carmen doesn’t even have her husband’s support, given that idiot tries to diminish her accomplishments to make himself feel superior. The only one encouraging and trusting Carmen is Marta herself (and Fina and Claudia, of course, when they’re not giving her grief lol). This, in turn, means Carmen’s new position offers her a unique understanding of Marta’s world. So it makes sense for Carmen to have told Fina that, now more than ever, she needs to support Marta as it won’t be easy for her girlfriend to fight the battles ahead. Because whatever crap Carmen is dealing with, Marta has it even worse.
Anyway. I could ramble on forever. It just baffles me to see such negativity.
There’s a thing called character arc. It has highs and lows and everything in between. The writers on the show have said that no matter how hard it gets, Marta and Fina’s storyline will remain one of hope, with light at the end of every tunnel. But there needs to be conflict, tension and drama. Which, in turn, make victories, both small and large, all the more significant. All the more remarkable. All the sweeter and euphoric after a series of trials and tribulations.
Lessons are learned, obstacles are surmounted, triumphs are celebrated. Step by step. Life is, more often than not, rather monotonous with some excitement here and there. And it’s a given: it can’t, and won’t, be a continuous loop of smooth sailing.
Ultimately, what matters is to find a way to navigate together, whether the seas are calm or stormy. Marta and Fina are very much in the same boat. They just need to learn how to row in synchronicity. As it is, for the most part, they’ve got it down pat. For the most part. But they’re a damn good team, the best even, and though they falter, they’ll find their rhythm again.
sueños de libertad ep. 159 | 30.09.2024
Someday, someone is going to look at you with a light in their eyes you’ve never seen. They’ll look at you like you’re everything they’ve been searching for their entire lives. Wait for it.
Mafin looking at each other
"Ay Marta, how I love you. I love you with all my soul."
Favorite Marta and Fina Moments - Part 74 Sueños de Libertad
MARTA & FINA - Dreams of Freedom "Marta, living halfway is still living. And that's what we're going to do, without fear. You and me together, remember?"
Yes, it's true. Marta and Fina interactions are totally different compared to the ones that the straight couples have.
The kisses are not so prolonged or deep - in a visual way - but can we stop a second and talk about the dialogues?
Marta and Fina conversations seem to be escaped from a book, Marta's diary is a piece of art, every word that they exchanged it's deeply important and shows how much they love each other and how much their relationship grows with every episode.
Surely it'a huge social problem if it's more tolerate to show a rape than a passionate kiss between two woman in love but about #mafin..
the beutifulness of their conversations walking through Madrid
the right confort words at the exact right moment
the fact that there is no secret or resentement between them
the clear attraction and desire to touch the other, remembering how good it has been just few hours ago
well, all these things make my heart explode of emotion every time. And all of this is something that no straight couples has, surely not in this show.
Marta & Fina - Sueños de Libertad
Ep. 35 | Ep. 50 | Ep. 110
Marta & Fina - Sueños de Libertad
Ep. 117
SUEÑOS DE LIBERTAD ― Episode 64
Favorite Marta and Fina Moments - Part 70 Sueños de Libertad
“Am I your girl?
“You are such more than that.”
MARTA & FINA - Sueños de libertad "That's my girl"
MARTA & FINA - Sueños de libertad "and what do you like about me?" "You're very cheerful..."
When Marta was pitching her idea to her family, all I could think was say France and when she said it I screamed. Is she really tryna secure a future for her and Fina?!
Marta: Runaway Fina? No, I’ll do you one better. Lets secure a financial future in France where we can live our best lives
Dear writers,
I know it’s already written and recorded but please give me all the fluff when they get away to Madrid!
Thanks
Favorite Marta and Fina Moments - Part 68 Sueños de Libertad