…to watch new programs on television! I have mixed emotions about the whole thing, though. Typically, i’m a TV whore (no, not a transvestite whore, but a television whore). I’m addicted to my stories and look forward to them. Hell, some of my earliest and fondest memories of my relationship with Randy involve Thursday nights of marathon program viewing on the DVR (some sofa snuggling, some ice cream).<\/p>\n
But then the writer’s strike started in November. By mid December there were no new shows airing. The DVR ceased recording and I needed to find other things to occupy my time. Fortunately, it coincided with the holidays so I was distracted by many other things. Then Christmas actually came (and went) and Santa got me a Wii game system. <\/p>\n
Then all of a sudden last night the networks began airing the last few original shows they had (I guess they were saving them to boost ratings in the new year instead of running them all in 2007). And it was fun! Ugly Betty was back in my life (oh, how I missed you, Betty). And Grey’s Anatomy reminded me of how annoying Grey is (dump her, Mr. McDempsey).<\/p>\n
But it also reminded me that I was capable of entertaining myself without a television for the past month. And after the first week, I really wasn’t missing the shows all that much. I wouldn’t say I’ve been more active during that time (though, I have been going to the gym more and getting together with friends a wee bit more and did a bit of travel) but I’d say that I found other ways to keep myself occupied. And that’s a good thing.<\/p>\n
Is TV draining the life out of me? Is it squelching my creativity and drive? Is it limiting me? I know that there are only a few new shows left so I shouldn’t fall back into a TV-addicted pattern any time soon. There are probably only two or three more weeks of original programing left…if that.<\/p>\n
OOOH – but then Big Brother is coming back! And the Biggest Loser is already back! And we have new episodes of 30 Rock and My Name is Earl on the DVR (from last night).<\/p>\n
Ugh – who am I kidding….just insert the cable wire straight into my arm like an IV and let’s get it over with.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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