I've always been really interested in the news, current events, politics, and economics. I watch The Today Show, The 5:00 & 10:00 news, MSNBC, and Suzie Orman, among others.Usually Jeremy and I love to discuss politics and current events, but while sharing my views over lunch yesterday, Jeremy informed my overall outlook is too depressing for him. I'm usually a pretty optimistic person, so being perceived as negative wasn't cool.
As we all know, the only thing discussed on the news anymore is the recession, unemployment, and house foreclosures. I didn't realize that hearing nothing but negativity has been worse for me than the problems themselves. I have a great life; my husband provides for our family, I have food and shelter, good health, and a happy marriage. Yet, I've been sucked into the world of doom and gloom.
I have a friend that recently told me she never watches the news. We were discussing the plane that landed in the Hudson River, and she didn't know about it. I thought it was so odd that she doesn't know what's going on in the world around her. But now I'm thinking she's on to something. How was her life any worse off by not knowing that event occurred? Isn't it most important to know what's going on with my husband, my family, my kids, and my friends? Anything else really shouldn't matter.
So, I'm taking Jeremy's advice and I'm no longer going to watch the news. I'm going to submerge myself into Reality TV and People Magazine. Heck, I might even go as far as read a fictional book...maybe even Twilight *Gasp*.
Since Jeremy suggested I do this, he promised he wouldn't make fun of me if the only discussions we have are about Jessica Simpson being fat, or who was kicked off of Survivor. So don't be surprised if a nuclear bomb goes off in Southern Utah and I'm completely unaware.
So long Brian Williams. Farewell Matt Lauer. Goodbye cruel world. I'm heading to the world of make believe where I can be happy.
Ignorance is Bliss.
4 comments:
If I survive that Nuke in S. Utah I will e-mail you and let you know if you like. Good luck with your no news thing. I don't think I could do it.
I used to be a news junkie. Doom and gloom sells, bottom line. I don't watch it anymore, either. I don't feel out of it because I read the news online- the difference is that I can choose what I read.
BTW, did you see where Jessica Simpson stuffed herself into her daisy dukes? That's some feel good news.
News? I am surprised your kids even let you watch the news. I swear it has been forever since my kids let me watch anything but Qubo. I would rather watch TV with them and know what they are watching. You won't miss the news one bit. Life goes on.
Ignorance is bliss! Thanks for not mentioning any names. heheheheheh
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