Obsessed

Obsessed 

          I am obsessed with music. It brings out every emotion and makes me happier than anything else. It brings people together and allows them to bond over mutual interests.

          I am obsessed with TV. I am a diehard fan of so many shows and when I start to watch, I get attached. I begin to love all of the characters and want to follow their story until the very end.

          I am obsessed with my bed. Laying down after a long day is one of the best feelings in the world and we are lucky to experience it everyday. Nothing can compare to the sense of relaxation of sprawling out and letting everything go.

          My obsession reached a whole new level over the summer. I distinctively remember laying in bed and listening to music on a night were there was nothing else to do. At that moment, I had a huge desire to watch TV, simple enough. However, I did not want to stop listening to my music. They were two of my favorite activities separately, so why couldn't they be combined? It was then when I decided to combine all three of my favorite things by watching Supernatural, one of my all time favorite shows, on mute with subtitles, music playing in the background, while laying in bed. While this may seem obsessive, however fitting, it is a moment that I will always remember for my “ingenuity”.

          My obsessions have become such a big part of my life, that two of them are what I have decided to pursue for my career. Music and television, or simply entertainment in general, have consumed my life in the past couple years. It all started with Blink-182, a pop punk band from San Diego, and has grown to a music library well over 1,500 songs. As for television, I remember watching shows like The Golden Girls and Monk with my mom, while I now binge-watch shows like Scandal, Orange is the New Black, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. My obsessions make my day to take life so much more interesting and enjoyable.

          Can you imagine life without music? Some of the life’s best moments become even better with a song that is perfect for that specific time. That way, the songs themselves become memories. Even just a few chords can bring back memories that may have been forgotten. Blink-182, my all time favorite band from middle school, all the way to high school, still reminds me of my friends at the time, and some of the moments we shared. I will never forget singing The Rock Show with my best friend while running down the sidewalk of our high school. 

          What about life without television? While it’s not as present in my day to day life, when I sit, or lay down to watch a show, I am in it for the long haul. A TV show is not just a TV show to me, it becomes a part of my life. I get so invested in the characters lives that I feel the need to know what happened to them as quickly as possible. This action is what many call binge-watching. It’s not just a pastime, it’s a lifestyle.

          I certainly can’t think about life without a bed, can you? While it seems so ordinary or expected even, beds are truly one of the best things in the world and are, in my opinion, under appreciated. It is one of my absolute favorite places to be. It makes me feel comfortable and warm. It is without a doubt worthy of an obsession.