Survivor and Survivin'

Well, I have this embarrassing little habit to share, called reality television.  I don’t really watch much TV, but there are a few reality shows that I really love.  In fact, I have a max limit of 5 hours of TV per week for myself, because I don’t want to drown in the endless and mindless habit with all the options that exist out there. 

In university my major was interpersonal communication, and the truth is I just love watching people interact.  That sounds a bit creepy, but I find people fascinating.   The cool thing about reality TV, is that you get to see both sides of a story, but also hear explanations behind decisions.  Most reality TV shows have “diary room” type video chats with the people on the shows.  In real life, you don’t get to hear all the different angles and people reasoning out what they were doing and thinking and why.

Anyways, it’s funny because usually the shows I like to watch happen on Wednesday or Thursday nights.  And most  often Katie has friends over or in and out on those nights.  I suspect they all think I’m a couch potato.  But! I was quite excited last night when a new season of survivor aired, because Katie shares a similar nerdy passion for that show- and we usually watch it together.  This year, we tried to convince her boyfriend to join us.  We told him we always dress up and paint our faces and have fun tribal activities and trivia on those nights. (This isn't actually true at all)  Well, when he reluctantly agreed to join us, we figured we needed to deliver.  So, last night, the face- paint came out, the survivor buffs, and athletic wear.

Even Dave got into the festivities!  We painted his face, even though he was stuck upstairs marking and prepping all evening, he was with us in spirit.

Well, Justin laughed at us when he arrived.    And like a good sport agreed to a buff and face-paint.  Next week we’ll have to come up with something even more nerdy and intense and see if we can get him over here again!  It was kind of fun, truthfully.  Reminded me of university when my floor had project run-way nights and parties, and when another assortment of people would get together for the amazing race each week.

So, Survivor was good.  I got to bed a little, too late.  And lucky me, was awoken by a strange instinct to check on Janna after hearing just a minor cry.  Well, my baby girl had thrown up everywhere!  Oh the joys of September germs.  Between my work, her day care, being at the OB, Pediatrician, and dentist all within the past week, who knows where she picked up the bug.  Poor little thing.  So far she is doing ok today.  We cancelled our plans and a chiropractic appointment for the day, and are just having lots of down time snuggling and reading and taking it easy.  Jesse is painting right now, and Janna is playing the piano.   Lunch and then nap-time soon, after which we will head outside for some fresh air once it’s a bit warmer.  

 I’m loving the cooler mornings, and evenings, though.  Now that I think of it,  I believe today is the first day of fall.  Hope you’re all enjoying the weather, and for those of you with kids- they are having better luck with the germs than mine!  Thanks for reading. I’m out!