So last night got me thinking; how would we manage if our lives were put on display for millions of people to watch? Could we handle the pressures of fame? I understand the mindset behind having your family on reality t.v - document your child's life and give your children opportunities they would have never had in their "ordinary" life. But is the money worth it? Where do you draw the line and say that you've had enough. How do you separate your t.v. life from your real life?
As our world becomes more and more connected, I think we will only see an increase in families who are willing to take on the risks of public exposure in their pursuit for fame and money. There are many who's motives are innocent and good, but sadly we live in a world that only takes advantage of the innocence and goodness. Why do people have to give up their privacy for the price of fame? Why are we so desperate to know what a movie star bought at the grocery store or wore to the gym? Why do our own lives feel so empty that we need to live vicariously through someone "more special" than ourselves?
For the sake of integrity at this point I must disclose the fact that I love to read People magazine whenever I'm at Books a Million. I haven't looked too deeply into my motives behind this behavior and frankly I don't think I ever will. A cup of coffee, enjoyed with a piece of Lindt truffles and People magazine equal one happy, relaxed Mama.
Matt and I were joking around last night about what our reality t.v. would be called : "Matt and Sara plus two kids and a dog." Nah, that's too ordinary. How about "How to keep your baby out of the dog food: a look into the typical American Family" Now that would make me want to watch for at least one episode.
These are the thoughts that are swirling in my mind this morning as I'm unloading the dishwasher, scrambling some eggs and trying desperately to keep Miss A out of the dog food.
What's on your mind this morning?
As our world becomes more and more connected, I think we will only see an increase in families who are willing to take on the risks of public exposure in their pursuit for fame and money. There are many who's motives are innocent and good, but sadly we live in a world that only takes advantage of the innocence and goodness. Why do people have to give up their privacy for the price of fame? Why are we so desperate to know what a movie star bought at the grocery store or wore to the gym? Why do our own lives feel so empty that we need to live vicariously through someone "more special" than ourselves?
For the sake of integrity at this point I must disclose the fact that I love to read People magazine whenever I'm at Books a Million. I haven't looked too deeply into my motives behind this behavior and frankly I don't think I ever will. A cup of coffee, enjoyed with a piece of Lindt truffles and People magazine equal one happy, relaxed Mama.
Matt and I were joking around last night about what our reality t.v. would be called : "Matt and Sara plus two kids and a dog." Nah, that's too ordinary. How about "How to keep your baby out of the dog food: a look into the typical American Family" Now that would make me want to watch for at least one episode.
These are the thoughts that are swirling in my mind this morning as I'm unloading the dishwasher, scrambling some eggs and trying desperately to keep Miss A out of the dog food.
What's on your mind this morning?
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