A Day In the Life

Everyone appreciates a lazy day, especially me. It's even better if the dreary weather gives you all kinds of excuses to stay inside. Today I discovered that a day of doing nothing has to have a few ground rules. First, you have to have access to some kind of television or movies. Preferably in English. Second, it's nice to have someone to talk to (on the phone or in person), if you want. It's also nice to have the option of an activity-("I think I'll reorganize the closet!") When you TRULY have nothing to do, it gets trickier. I have read books and magazines, showered, cleaned the room and watched tv. It's 8 p.m. and everyone is staying late at the studio to finish their projects. I'm starting to become (more) eccentric with all of this time I'm spending alone. The last time this happened, I ended up with 5 cats.

So, in all of my free time, I did some channel surfing. Here is what I discovered: We have approximately 20 channels of porn. I think they are mostly 1-900 numbers, but it's hard to tell because they are all in German. However, they do show boobs on regular tv (sorry mom) and I don't think they are into plastic surgery. All natural, and that's not necessarily a good thing.

My next option is music videos. There are probably 3 channels and almost all of the videos are from the U.S., but I've watched the same videos so many times that I've memorized the dance moves. So when Britney calls looking for back-up dancers, tell her I'm in Prague.

Option #3-World News. Not terrible, but it sounds like the reporter is debating whether or not his life is worth showing up to work for one more day. At least it's in English!

And finally, the Jesus networks. There are at least 2 channels that are on 24 hrs. a day. And the best part is that all of the preachers have southern accents! I spent two hours on Daystar Networks without batting an eye. My favorite show is called "The Ramp". As in 'the ramp to Heaven' I presume. It has young fatigues-clad dancers performing a step-routine for Christ and a minister who is late 30's(?) and looks like Chris Robison, lead singer of the Black Crows-long hair, tattoos, etc.

So what are the long term effects of watching too much Ausrtian MTV and Jesus TV. Maybe I'll be able to come out with my own religious video! The possibilities are endless! I've been pondering a career change-now who wants to be a back-up dancer?