See? What's the harm? I do actually leave my house for more than work. I socialize when I feel like it. I'm not a shut-in.I recently posted a ridiculously long list of TV shows I'll be watching this fall -- on my DVR as I work at night. I have received much criticism, as my friends know I also subscribe to Netflix. My question is this: How do you deal with people who think you're wasting your life by relaxing in front of the tube?
You should know that I do walk my dog every day. I also find time to read books and magazines. I don't feel like I'm missing out on anything, but some people think I just sit glued to my TV and laptop when I'm not at work. Should I just ignore them? Or should I try to convert them? -- Nicole Perez
Well, I'm lucky, because I can hide behind the fact that it's part of my job to watch television every night.
But really, I'm betting several people who criticized you also watch a lot of TV. The difference is, they've never sat down and mapped out just how much time they spend doing it. In any case, if it makes you happy, why feel bad about it? Like you said, you have a job while you can watch while you work. You do other stuff with your life besides sit in front of the tube. And I'm guessing you have lots to talk about at dinner parties. Enjoy the fall season, though don't be afraid to drop a show or two if they start to bore you -- I'm already doing that myself!
Oh - and I have dropped one show so far (it wasn't on the list, but I added it to the DVR lineup out of curiosity). Worst Week was more like "worst half hour of television I've seen in a long time." So there. I can quit some shows. Now, some of those that made my list have not come out yet, so I'm sure I'll drop some more.
Just consider me the gal to ask about what to watch on TV. There's a good chance I've seen it, read about it or dismissed it before it airs.
And to all you Candy readers who have come to my blog, thanks for stopping by. While you're here, tell me what you watch on the tube!
2 comments:
Found you on Pop Candy, and I think we are kindred souls! I sometimes feel guilty about the amount of TV I watch, but like you I do have a life outside of my DVR.
Here's what I'm recording:
Sunday- True Blood, Dexter, Mad Men, Entourage, and Brothers and Sisters
Monday- Chuck, HIMYM, Heroes, Gossip Girl, Intervention, and Prison Break (this one might be on the chopping block)
Tuesday- House, Fringe, Greek, Eli Stone
Wednesday- Pushing Daisies, Bones, Private Practice, Project Runway, and Dirty Sexy Money
Thursday- Ugly Betty, The Office, Grey's Anatomy, and Ace of Cakes
Plus I'm watching Desperate Housewives from the beginning on Lifetime and Supernatural on Netflix.
Thanks!
I really like Dexter, but I don't have Showtime. I have to wait for it to come out on Netflix. I kind of like watching all the episodes back to back!
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