But I think it's no coincidence the types of moods that come out of them. You know, the half depressed half hopeful wanting, the unrealistic expectations, the way your brain stays on the storyline for far too long. Who doesn't want a fairy tale?
I want to try to get away from them. I realize I won't be able to do it completely, because there are parties, and time with friends. (And I definitely don't want to be legalistic about it.) And I won't be able to give up on a few of them, the ones that are just sweet or have a better meaning, or ones in which the characters are not perfect. But I don't want to be a chick flick chaser. I don't think they're so good for my health. I don't think they're harmless.
Maybe someday I'll be able to cut them out almost completely. baby steps.
This is exactly my problem with my addiction to TV (for the most part). I think it's why The Office hasn't been all that entertaining for me lately (which is sad, but good for my health). The focus is rarely on Jim and Pam anymore, and that's what I loved. Of course I like other things about it, but still.
ReplyDeleteIt just drags me in, just like romantic comedies do, mostly because of the romantic comedy inside the the comedy.
I'm glad you understand. Maybe we should take baby steps together. :)
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