Reality TV Whore

I admit, I am such a reality TV whore!  I have such a busy life with my family, school and work, I really don’t have time to socialize or catch up with friends.  The only time I get to myself and being able to watch TV is when my son goes to bed and I have about two hours before I have to hit the sack.  I tend to not be home most nights until 9pm or so after class and work, so it’s only fitting that I DVR all my shows ahead of time.  My husband hates that I watch all my shows when he’s home, but again, that’s my only ‘me’ time.  It does sound sad that I rely on TV to see reality in different aspects than to deal with reality.  I try to stay away from people because of the drama and the unnecessary talks that come with it.  Watching other people go through the drama and the backstabbing makes me happy that I don’t have to worry about people like that. 

Some of my favorite shows I’m obsessed with are: Jersey Shore, American Idol, Big Rich Texas, Lizard Licking Towing, and Mob Wives.  Those are just a few from the top of my head but if you were to actually look at my DVR history, I think there are about 10-15 reality shows I have ready to record when the new season starts.  It does sound sad after I put this on paper, I’d never thought I’d be that person, but I guess it comes with being a parent and a work/school mom. 

With reality TV being such a big part of my life, it’s hard and sad to say that I do live under a rock when it does come with friends and to be outside my “mommy” role. I do want to get out and stop sitting on the couch for happiness but it’s hard when it’s midnight and everyone’s in bed. It’s not like I try to do that, but I suppose, it just became part of my routine. 

Of course after writing this blog on a Sunday night, I keep a schedule in my head to see which shows are on tonight and after I get my homework and paper done, I need to sit in front of the TV to get some reality in before I have withdrawals!