One thing that has completely changed my life is the 1970s TV show M*A*S*H. This sitcom set in a mobile army surgical hospital during the Korean War has completely captivated almost all of my attention. Even though I am only five seasons into the show, the story and the characters have won over my heart and have reshaped my thinking about life and the world around me. In general, I tend to be an unrealistic optimist who always sees the world through rose colored glasses. I see the best in people and blame their worst traits on their circumstances rather than seeing people for who they really are. Watching M*A*S*H, specifically Henry Blake and his story has really shown me that just because you’re a good person does not mean you get a happy ending. He got to go home and escape the awfulness that was a M*A*S*H unit in Korea, but ended up never making it home. The world is not always a friendly place, but you can still find the good in it. The rest of the characters eventually focus on all the good Henry did and how good of a person he was rather than the unfairness that is life while still recognizing the hurt. I find myself relating to the main character, Hawkeye Pierce, the more I watch the show. His witty personality coupled with his compassionate heart and loyalty to those he loves makes him the perfect blend to tell the story of a man just trying his best to do the right thing. In the end, that’s what I want to do in life. I want to do the right thing, make people laugh, and make the most of life, even when it seems impossible to enjoy it.