A TV watching time of year

I don’t consider myself a huge TV watcher normally, however this time of year I am. I get excited about the new shows, although I know in time my favorite ones will inevitably be cancelled (per past experience). This year I enjoyed a summer of reading, elaborate cooking, relaxing, and movie-watching. The new shows signal that it’s time to get back into the swing of things. Busier schedules, more work for Mr. C, things picking up at work for me, and just a feeling that the laid-back feel of summer is over. Less relaxation and more work, although I’m not sure how more TV fits into the less relaxation part of this. We don’t have cable anymore because we simply couldn’t justify the cost of it when we weren’t watching TV THAT much. We do have Hulu though, and I love being able to pause things and watch them whenever (thank you TIVO for ruining me for live TV). Unfortunately I really spend way too much time this time of year watching TV. Because of the change in weather I also spend a lot of time walking with Mr. C and Coconut, so maybe that evens it out?

At times I have been known to get a bit into a TV show or two. When I was in college I began watching the O.C. I was a bit behind the first season, but once I started watching I was hooked. I own all of the seasons, with 2 sets of season 3. Don’t ask. Anyhow, after the end of one season they killed off one of the main characters, Marissa. They killed her off in a season finale in a way where her fate was semi-questionable and could have been easily reversed. I, and the other fans, knew the truth though - she was gone. I was distraught. It just wouldn’t be the same without Marissa!!! I, along with thousands of other loyal viewers, signed numerous petitions to bring Marissa back for the next season. Yes, I’m serious. It didn’t work though. I'm sure you're shocked. It was never the same without her, although I stayed a loyal viewer until the very end.

Here are a few of my new favorites. I love half-hour shows because without commercials they end up being super short and then my night isn’t wasted sitting on the couch! I’m hoping there won’t be any petitions needed for these, although I can’t see myself ever doing that again.

The New Girl – Mr. C told me that if I was nerdier, this would be me. I wasn’t sure how to take this, but it makes me laugh. Corny, yes, but also heart-warming at times.

Whitney – I’ve only seen one episode, but it was pretty good, although I’m not so sure this show is here to stay.

Up All Night – midly funny, in the sense that I can relate to parts of it, such as when the main couple was dancing crazily in front of the windows because the husband guaranteed that the neighbors could not see them due to the light reflection. The neighbors could see them perfectly.

And of course, there are the shows that I love and amazingly, have not yet been cancelled. Woohoo for that!

How I Met Your Mother – I discovered this a couple seasons ago and fell in love. I want to live with these people! Of course they’d have to stay in character all the time, but that would be okay with me. If I could only watch one thing for the rest of my life, this would be it. I like to think Mr. C and I are a bit like Lily and Marshall, but not as cheesy. I'd totally sign a petition for this if anyone was killed off. Heck, I might even LEAD the petitioning....

Big Bang Theory – This show makes me thankful that my nerdy husband isn’t really all that nerdy. I laugh more watching this than anything else. Sometimes I wonder if the neighbors can hear my cackling laugh! What could be better than a bunch of nerds, their totally unrealistic girlfriends, and my favorite character, Sheldon? It's also a bonus that Penny is from Nebraska.

Modern Family – Also makes me laugh a lot. Phil reminds me of Mr. C sometimes, and apparently my personality coincides with that of Claire. I love the entire family dynamics, and Cam is just the best. I want him to come live next to me as well.

Greys – Need I really say anything? I didn’t think so.

Yes, I realize none of these are educational at all and teach me nothing interesting/important. This is why I love them. I spend enough time catching up on the news, reading books, having intellectually stimulating conversations (ha ha, just sometimes on that one), and being serious, that when I sit down to do something totally unproductive, I’m going to make it as unproductive as utterly possible.

I am not a reality TV fan at all, although my college roommate had a way of getting me sucked into her reality shows. I’d go from making fun of her at the beginning of the season to being next to her on the couch for the shows I said I’d never watch. Never say never I guess!

So, what are the shows you just can’t live without? Any new ones I just HAVE to check out?