Y’all.
This whole “balloon boy” drama is too much for me.
It’s like the news media has turned into a tabloid show.
(And we wonder why the world doesn’t take our country seriously anymore.)
(And that’s all I’m gonna say about that.)
Speaking of the “balloon boy” drama: If you could be on or have your own reality show, what would it be?
Someone following my husband around – his life is worthy of viewing (in my own personal perhaps biased opinion)
Or following me around intermittently during breaks from his show to see how truly blonde I am.
Example: Today, Nate and I were on our way home from church. I don’t remember what sparked the context, but we were talking about someone who had been married for 25 years.
Me: Can you imagine what it will be like having been married that long
Nate: Shook his head ‘no.’
Me: That’s a lifetime! That’s practically my entire life right now….that would be a lifetime together for us…and only 5 extra years for you now.
Me: My parents had been married a long time.
Nate: (turning to me in shared joy) My parents have been married for …. pause … pause …. (I realized later that he couldn’t calculate the # of years b/c he wasn’t sure) … and then he said, ‘Well, for as long as I’ve been born!’
Me: REALLY!??? Wow…(b/c I know that he’s 30 years!)
Nate: the look of utter bewilderment, followed quickly with merciful compassion.
Me: (why is he staring at me like that?)
Nate: shaking his head and laughing now
Me: Oh dang….I get it now.
In a million years, I would not want my life to be a reality show. However, I would go on ONE reality show…
… mmm-hmm, the Dog Whisperer could film at my house any time.
And you are so right about the news media. It actually makes me sad that an entire generation is growing up not knowing the difference between what is on tv now, and what used to be the news.
I actually think I already live in a reality show. I wave randomly at people and sign receipts like I am giving my autograph to people. Seriously, Mandy. I can’t (refuse) to believe you didn’t already know this about me.