Trekkie Tuesday

*I know this isn't being posted on a Tuesday but I'm a little behind on stuff so please bear with me.
"Ensign Ro"- Season 5, Episode 3 
Ensign Ro is assigned to the Enterprise following terrorist threats towards the Cardasians made by her people, the Bjoran. She is there as a means of creating peace and understanding which is ironic because most people don't seem to trust her at all. Ro has a criminal record and a bad reputation and she has been taken out of prison to serve on this mission, which greatly displeases Picard. I don't blame people for being suspicious of her; that's how I would feel.

 Ro senses the hostility that others have towards her and makes a point of being defensive in return. Of course Ginan, being the awesome person that she is, sees this as an opportunity for learning. Ginan has always been a lover of puzzles, especially when those puzzles are people. She makes a good point that if Ro really wanted to be alone she would be in her quarters. 10 Forward is a place to be around people. I agree that Ro doesn't really want to be alone but she doesn't want people to think that they are getting to her either so she puts up this defensive front for all to see. This is a technique I have used when I am upset but don't want to take responsibility for my actions. That's right Ro, I'm calling you out!

Anyways, it turns out that the Cardasians got Starfleet involved in this terrorist threat so they wouldn't have to deal with the Bjorans themselves. Hmmm, sound familiar Ensign Ro, not dealing with your issues and just being a surly poopy pants? Picard and Ro staged a scenario where they were sure that Bjoran lives would be at stake only they wouldn't actually place anyone in danger. The plan works and Picard learns for certain that there is conspiracy going on.
Through this daring act to uncover the truth, Ro earns a bit of trust and dignity. In the end, Picard wishes for Ro to remain in Starfleet as he sees great potential in her to be a good officer. Ro isn't so sure of this and they leave the matter unfinished in the episode. Not sure why they did that. I guess they had too much herp in their derp.

This is a story of redemption for Ensign Ro and the Bjorans as a whole. This act of conspiracy and plotting puts the treaty between the Federation and the Cardasians at risk. I'm sure this will come to bite everyone in the ass in a later episode. I look forward to it.
Unsurprisingly, the only person who never had a problem with Ro was Ginan. Sometimes all you need is one person to believe in you, to not give up on you. Then it can be easier to overcome your mistakes and shortcomings. I have often felt like a hopeless case but when that one person tells you that you can be whatever you want to be it helps you feel a little bit better. Another thing that always helps you feel better is Goldfish crackers in rainbow colors because EVERYTHING is better with a rainbow.
See ya next time! I don't know what episode I'm watching next, I'll figure it out. Live long and prosper!