Tuesday, January 26, 2010

American Idol, and my other guilty pleasures... (okay, fine, I don't feel guilty)

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After tearing up at yet again another American Idol audition, I have decided I am no longer apologizing for such over-the-top displays of emotion (who cares if I'm the only person in my house, I still get embarrassed). But not anymore!

I'm embracing all of the realized/crushed dreams on American Idol, the emotional trauma of Grey's Anatomy, and the relentlessly-inspirational Biggest Loser.  I believe previews for Nicholas Sparks' "Dear John" should come with a warning: "Not Appropriate for All Audiences, a.k.a. Emotional Disaster Zones."

The one thing that completely rips me apart? (As if there weren't enough already!) The National Anthem. The Star-Spangled Banner. I feel sorry for all the other fans near me at games, or anyone in the living room at the start of the Super Bowl.  Please be forewarned-- I will cry. Hard. Just wait until the jets fly over. Oh man. 100% Guaranteed.

So... I cry at stuff. Lots of stuff. I'm not sorry for it or sad about it; it's great. It is those things in particular that make me happy. I absolutely LIVE for something (anything) that makes me feel so much, so strongly, one way or another (see previous Glee post) that I laugh out loud, stand up and cheer, or completely melt down in tears for an hour.  I love it all.
PS: Warning: the Olympics is soon, and it's the worst offender-- produces all of the above symptoms.  It starts with only the NBC theme song.  I'm stocking up on tissues, red wine, and pretzels.

4 comments:

  1. I have already decided not to see Dear John! Nicholas Sparks only writes to make people cry!

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  2. Extreme Home Makeover... brutal. Tears just flow! Previews for "The Blind Side" killed me! Crying over stuff in movies, on TV, and music is the best.

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  3. Sweetie, as you well know, you come by it honestly!

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  4. omg, just discovered your blog, and have to say - OBSESSED! i love your writing style! so cute and fun! i can't wait to keep shopping :)

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