Day One - Guilty Pleasure...

Okay - I confess. I enjoy reality TV. I know it's not always "real", and it's often disturbing and sometimes even borderline "insane". For some reason, I can't stop watching though. Maybe it's because I can actually picture myself in that particular situation, or maybe it's because I watch thinking, "wow - I'm glad I am not as conflicted/crazy/weird as him/her." Not exactly sure, but I do watch.

Survivor - Yes, it's all about how well you can get along with others, but isn't this sort of like a typical day in the office? Some people rub you the wrong way; others become your best friend for life. Whoever figures out how to work w/ most of the people in the least confrontational way possible usually goes farther in the game.

The Mole - Who didn't love this one? It was sort of like a Nancy Drew/Hardy Boys mystery. You had to figure out from the clues who the "bad" guy was. It was about deception, wonder, friendships, tests, etc. Again, real life. We have to figure out what is truth and what's not all the time.

Bachelor/Bachelorette - This one is really a guilty pleasure. Lots of the people on these shows are not classy. They have no idea what a "normal"/healthy relationship looks like. And, who dates someone in exotic places where everything you do is paid for by someone else, and you're expected to fall in love and possibly get married after only a few weeks getting to know someone in this non-"reality" type scenario? It's so crazy and so far from the truth/reality that we can't help but watch. It's like the Cinderella story w/ lots more wicked step-siblings. Drama, drama. I like it because I don't have to go through yucky stuff like that. I found my Knight in Shining Armor.

American Idol - Aren't we all striving for a dream of some kind? We have goals just like the contestants on this show. We have obstacles just like they do. We have people who either cheer us on or criticize us all the time. I cheer for those who do well. I am saddened for those who struggle. How more real can you get than that?

Biggest Loser - Who could stand to lose a few pounds? Whether you have 15 lbs to lose or 115, you can relate to the emotions, challenges, and struggles here. Don't you cheer with them when they reach their goals? I do. Mind you, I don't know how well I'd do w/ Jillian barking orders at me in real life, but I can relate to what the contestants feel as they go through their journeys.

So, there you have it. I will admit it: My name is Michelle, and my guilty pleasure is reality TV.

What about you? What will you admit to?...