My name is Kacey and I’m an addict. Yes, it’s true. I am addicted to Bravo television. I’ve heard that one of the most important steps in overcoming addiction is admitting you have a problem. I sit here before you willing to share my story in hopes to help those of you who may be headed down the same dark path.
Looking back my family says they saw red flags early on. The 10 Millionaire Matchmaker shows recorded on our Tivo were hard not to notice. The Flipping Out DVD & Project Runway box set on my wish list last Christmas was another indicator.
I tried explaining to my therapist that I had to watch The Rachel Zoe Project for my daughter’s sake. Emi only wears stretchy pants for heaven’s sake! Apparently two year olds do not understand the sacrifices us mothers make. Did I want to get sucked into watching a show about a famous stylist? No! Was I looking for solutions to the stretchy pants saga? Absolutely. So what if I got sucked in for the entire season and didn’t make any dinners for a month. Fashion, my friends, fashion—it’s hard work.
Up until this August I had my addiction under control. Then the second season of The Real Housewives of Atlanta began and my world came crashing down. I became obsessed with the show and according to my husband “unbearable to live with” on Thursday nights. I’m embarrassed to admit that Nene, Kim, Sheree, Kandi, and Lisa took precedent over my family.
Be honest, how does one exactly turn away from a train wreck? This was my problem. I thought I had everything under control. So I may have stopped playing and reading books to Emi on Thursday nights. Occasionally she did have cookies and goldfish for dinner, but in my defense I brushed her teeth every single night.
Of course I couldn’t relate to these ladies but they kept it “real” and it was refreshing to see housewives engaged in more drama than myself. Besides who can forget the six little words “Don’t Be Tardy for the Party!” classic?
Things are looking up, my friends. I’m getting the help I need and, with support from my family, I should fully recover just in time for The Real Housewives of Orange County.
Now, it’s your turn. Tell us your guilty pleasure.
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I to watch way too much television. The only reality show I like to watch is American Idol. I have found the joys of watching shows on line now as Thursday nights seem to be when every station puts on all the shows I want to see. I have no idea why they can’t just scatter the good shows out over the week. But, maybe that’s the point.
Jen´s last blog ..I’m Back
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I’m not into Bravo. But I have been known to spend an entire day watching HBO.
Yaya´s last blog ..The Toothbrush Dance
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I need to get my booty in gear and write up my guilty pleasures post.
I LOVE project runway and is about the only thing I watch on TV.
angie ´s last blog ..Vegas……..condensed
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I’m sooo with you on this. Before we got rid of extended cable (yikes!), I too was addicted to Bravo, especially Project Runway, Kathy Griffin, and (secretly) the Real Housewives of NYC. It was like ripping off a bandage when we cut back on cable. Now I barely watch TV, since we just have the main networks. I miss those shows!
Kathleen´s last blog ..Tech Tuesday: If the Header Fits…
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This is the first I’m seeing of Kim’s cd….she’s a trainwreck. And I love it. We share the same vice.
Mama Kat´s last blog ..That’s My Mom!
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Love it!! I’m really not that into tv – never have been. I did see a snippet of that show on The Soup though. FUNNNNNY!!!!!
My guilty pleasure…..buying super cool craft stuff. I think I BUY more than I CRAFT!!! Oh well, I can live with it and my husband can live with me. It’s all good, lol!
Jeannie´s last blog ..Super Sweet Treat!!!
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I’m also sorry to have missed you at SITScation, Francesca! But it’s good to find your blog and get to know you a little. My personal addiction is to A&E!
MarcomMom´s last blog ..SITScation ’09 Highlights
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oooh, i soo love bravo too!
Randi´s last blog ..Pink For Your Home
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Oh!!! I would love to win this week’s prize! We’re having a baby on Thursday… OMG THURSDAY! lol
No, seriously… Thursday.
BTW, we’re like totally separated at birth… I have the same awesome guilty pleasure. Bravo is the best station EVER
April´s last blog ..A Tribute to Keeping So So SOOOOO Busy!
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how did we not meet this past weekend? mutual love for Louboutin, addicted to Bravo? next time for sure. so glad I found your site. Bananas I say!
Jennifer ´s last blog ..SITScation 2009
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I don’t not know this Bravo. Sounds interesting but then again maybe I should just stay away.
Jen @ buried with children´s last blog ..Living the Vegas Life
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As far as guilty pleasure TV goes the only thing that I’m guilty of is watching Clean House. Something about watching other people’s sty’s just makes me feel better about myself, lol!!!
Traci´s last blog ..Tribute Tuesday, Guilty Pleasures
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I too share your obsession for all things Bravo! I would probably watch Real Housewives of Bakersfield if it were on! I draw the line at those annoying realestate boys in LA though. I want to smack the emo right off their faces.
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Kameron´s last blog ..What Not To Wear??
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I hear ya with Project Runway! Maybe I should start watching the others, I don’t have enough addictions as it is, we can all use more right?
Pooba´s last blog ..The Art of Crotch Watching
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OMGosh! I am thinking candi could make even me sound good and I am HORRIBLE!!!!
LOVE Bravo I am having a hard time remembering Thursday nights and Project runway on lifetime now
I even watch the real estate show on bravo with all the metro sexuals-yes I have issues
Georgie@Decisionally Challenged´s last blog ..Word!
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Sweet! I admit, i don’t have a TV, so I know nothing of any of these! Sounds like I am missing out!
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love Bravo!!!I think I got addicted to it too when I started watching Project Runway!
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Before I read your post I was **TOTALLY** going to blog about the Real Housewives. I really had to stretch myself and find something else.
Peaches´s last blog ..Tribute Tuesday: Guilty Pleasure.
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Oh my gosh! I heart this post and I totally and completely relate. I can not get enough of those real housewives…of course they are as ‘real’ as can be! I just started watching Zoe even though I am the most unfashionable girl on the planet! Gary says he fears me on Thursday nights….whatever! Can hardly wait for the blondes of oc. Do you ever run into them?
Life with kaishon´s last blog ..Nine Years Old
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Don’t forget Million Dollar Listing!
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OMG!!! I love Bravo TV! We watch all the shows, even the trainwrecks. And by we, yes, I mean my husband. He claims not to like it, but there he sits, on the couch next to me, wondering why Kim wears those damn wigs.
Gibby´s last blog ..Nothing In Life is Free
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I’m an E! addict. It’s terribly sad.
Blond Duck´s last blog ..The Old House on Elm Street 6
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man you’re fast reader = i’d barely hit the publish button! but thanks
i missed the mr linky – but oh well, it was fun to write – a nice trip down memory/mammory lane!!!
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Thanks for stopping by–I’ve heard about your site from Angie (SevenClownCircus). I love your header-”all before breakfast”… that totally describes my house…lol. So nice to “meet” you!
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This is why it’s a good thing we don’t have Cable (or any regular TV for that matter). That would probably be my guilty pleasure too!
Alicia´s last blog ..WORDFUL WEDNESDAY
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OMG I want to kiss you! I love those shows, I know it’s wrong but I can’t help myself. I try to justify it as research (on women in business & media) but once I start watching I get sucked in.
beth aka confusedhomemaker´s last blog ..My Fall Fantasy Dining Table
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Oh and Genny’s comment about your header made me think of my wedding. Hubby & I had an inside joke that our getting married was all about “taking the world by storm” it reminded us of a rockin’ 80′s band. We are nerds & now the world knows (hangs head in shame)
beth aka confusedhomemaker´s last blog ..My Fall Fantasy Dining Table
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Flipping Out flipped itself this season. It has become obviously staged. Very disappointing. You need to get addicted to showtime… Weeds and Dexter!!! Dexter will kill for you
Eileen´s last blog ..WTF Wednesday #9
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So, I’ve never seen any of those shows…do I live under a rock?
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I’ve never seen any of these shows either, but have heard of them.
Jenny´s last blog ..Wordful Wednesday
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I am TOTALLY addicted too. Should we start a group or something? Wait. Put that thought on pause. I’m not sure I want an intervention. I LOVE LOVE LOVE Bravo TV. I mean, is there really anything better? Come on. The guys can handle the book reading for one measly night a week! We may miss an important real estate tip from Jeff Lewis. Or a Housewife throw down. Or GASP! A fashion inside scoop from Rachel! You know, she says we need a bomber jacket this season. I’m just sayin’.
OK, I’m not helping you. My apologies. But if you ever decide you don’t want help and want to continue the Bravo addiction I’m here for you. I got your back.
Kacey R´s last blog ..{Actions Speak}
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I don’t watch many TV shows and I’m not even sure if we get Bravo? How lame is that? Cookies and goldfish for dinner? My husband would revolt!
janelle´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday – That’s not a stick! (Brown Snake)
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Reality shows are my guilty pleasure too. I love all the dancing shows and anything that has drama in it. Helps me escape from my real life for a little while.
Oh and I can’t help but be addicted to the new version of 90210.
Helene´s last blog ..Playground do’s and don’ts…..my own personal version
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i don’t think we have ANY of these shows on tv here! maybe that’s a good thing?
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I LOVE Project Runway! We used to watch all teh time when we lived in the States. Now i have a friend download it for me so i can find how the new designers “Make it work!” LOL
Typ0´s last blog ..Bloggy Business
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