Why haven't you updated this thing?

I’ve been reminded that I haven’t updated my blog in a very long time. Of course, it didn’t really hit me until then that I haven’t updated it because for the first time in a long time, I honestly don’t care much about what is on television. Oh, don’t get me wrong. I still have a completely full DVR. In fact, we now have two! One is almost always full because we record only shows in HD on it, and they take up more space. But here is my problem. My other is full of shows that I’m not rushing to watch. In fact, I have caught myself on countless occasions recently just looking at my long list of shows on my DVR and not being interested in watching any of them!

What has happened to the exciting television shows that we couldn’t wait another week to watch? Well, in my case, they aren’t airing until next year. I cannot wait to for the return of Lost, 24 (it’s been way tooooo long!), and Friday Night Lights (when it airs on NBC). These are the ones that consistently having me begging for more, keeping me thinking about them for days.

But everything on my DVR now, honestly, I could probably delete all of them and not feel as if I’ve lost anything. A year ago, there is no way I could have said the same thing.

So what happened? Well, many say it is the strike. That for all of those shows that had half a season and didn’t come back with any new shows after the strike – well, no one really cares anymore. I think there is some truth to that. I loved Dirty Sexy Money and Life last year, and while I still enjoy them, I often have to remind myself of when they actually air. Even older shows are not keeping my attention. Heroes. Grey’s Anatomy. I’m not even sure I recognize these shows any more.

Here is what I am enjoying tremendously.
Gossip Girl (now I really wish I had given the first season more of a chance!)
Desperate Housewives (the fast-forward five years really gave it a nice kick in the pants)
How I Met Your Mother (the only half-hour comedy I truly watch every week)
The Starter Wife (even better than the six episode mini-series last summer)
My Own Worst Enemy (Christian Slater is fabulous in this!)

So, I’ll do my best to try and come around here more often. Hopefully before my favorites return next year!