My Last Reality Post
I’ve had a realization, perhaps sparked by the insensitivities of Patti Stanger. I’m tired of spending time with reality shows and the people on them.
For almost 2 years, I have obsessively watched TV. Stretching my DVR to its limits all in a quest to watch it all, know it all, report it all. While this has been an amazing experience, I find that the thrill is gone. It’s become a chore. I don’t get paid to do this, so in essence, I toil for the love it and to strive to get more hits. I feel that I’ve reached some amazing goals and that in no way has this been a time waster. I’m just ready to move on and do other things that I enjoy.
I won’t completely give up blogging, by the way. Back in the summer of 2010, I had a blog for a month called “The News Scares Me” and have already restarted it on Tumblr. Basically, it pokes fun at crazy headlines and fear-mongering tactics used by the local media. This will be a much smaller blog and one that won’t consume 3 or more hours of my day.
Again, thank you everyone for reading. It’s been a pleasure. I’ve loved the comments, even when they were mean. Make sure to check out the new blog – The News Scares Me.
First time commenter, here. I first found your blog this summer and added you to my RSS feed. I want to thank you for the fun I had reading your reality blogs and let you know that I totally understand your reasons for letting go of the reality genre.
One of the reasons I started looking for blogs to follow was I was tired of feeling rather dirty after watching Housewives lower themselves, fight, scream,lie and become generally pathetic. That and I could feel my blood pressure rise as a result of watching..I was getting agitated and would find myself yelling at the TV. I haven’t watched an episode of any HW shows since the end of RHoBH, season 1. Patty Stanger’s MM? I never watched after her first season. She’s hateful in so many ways. I could no longer watch the majority of Bravo programming and relied on blogs to follow them.. I couldn’t detox without a placebo :=)
So, thanks again for your time and considerable effort. I can see what sent you over the edge.
I did subscribe to your News blog and will continue to follow you there. I look forward to reading it and hope I get some laughs from it too.
Best of luck!! You’ll be fine, probably a lot less tense. No one needs the aggravation we were subjecting ourselves too.
Thank you so much, Deb!!
I’ve loved reading your blogs for the past couple of months. Sad to see you go but I understand why you want to move on. Just curious- Will you stay watching any of the reality shows you’ve been commenting on? My favorites are Toddlers & Tiaras and Dance Moms
Thanks for your kind words. I’ve kept watching Project Runway, Top Chef, and the Housewives.
Total bummer you are leaving this blob! I visit you each week to see your top quotes!!
But, I understand!!
Dear Norie,
I just found out about your blog today through a google search. I watch quite a bit of Bravo programming, currently Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and New Jersey. I like the shows as there’s something to laugh about or feel compassionate for someone
The posts you were creating are certainly exhausting and I congratulate you for working tirelessly for 2 years on it.
I used to blog almost daily but stopped quite a bit in April 2011 as I just had other priorities and started enjoying the outside world a bit more lol.
Maybe one day you’ll come back to this blog, but take a well-deserved break!! I think you over-worked yourself.. especially 3 or more hours a day.. kudos to you!!
I bookmarked both on delicious.com and wish you the best!
Thank you!!!