I really have to write about Reality T.V Shows?

Every television show is about catching the eye and attention of the viewer, that goes double for “reality” shows. Producers of these shows know how to advertise, gain attention, promote, and sell their product effectively. They know what we like so they give it to us bit by bit, teasing us with each episode; in a way you can say they’re strippers. The dance on the stage is the advertising for the show during the commercial breaks; the lap dance is the actual show; the clothes being stripped off is the hook at the end of each episode that keeps you wanting more and makes you guess what’s going to happen next; an extra minute with the stripper costs money, so instead of giving the producers more money out of our own wallet, we give them one or two hours once or twice a week from our own time. To me, that sounds like stripping.

            I guess you can say I’m not a fan of “reality” shows. I do love watching T.V, but only for the movies. If I were to watch a T.V show it would be House M.D, True Blood, The Office Family Guy, Seinfeld, and The Simpsons. I think “reality” shows were created because the Producers realized that it’s cheaper than paying for actors and actresses to be on the set. Then they figured that it’s good entertainment because they can make any situation into a big dramatic event, which is good for the viewer since we love drama and voila! Cheap entertainment that sells! It’s a win-win situation for everyone.

            Everybody knows at least one person who loves one or two or even three different reality shows. My parents are sucked into American Idol, my aunt and cousins love The Bachelor and Dancing with the Stars, and my brother loves Jersey Shore, so for me it’s hard to escape the topic of reality shows. Usually, to avoid it, I pretend to be really interested in their conversations about whatever show their watching and I try to input my comments like I was watching it, but then they quickly catch on and realize I’m just joking. It’s actually a funny situation when they become agitated at my joking because they feel they put all this effort into talking about it and I just ruined it by my insincere contribution to the conversation.

            I think people who are good at selling a product and their job depends on them being good at selling that product, they will do whatever they have to just to save their butt or meet their quota. The entertainment industry is always looking for the next hottest issue and if they don’t have a hot topic to sell then nobody makes money, and since we are a society based on money, then making no money is never a good thing.

Fast Food... Yum??

            Fast food isn’t really interesting to me. I understand that its food and you’re just supposed to eat it, but I enjoy the whole dining experience much better. When I was younger I could care less about the experience and I would just eat it because it was food; then I grew up. I found out that nutrition is important in keeping my body healthy and happy. About the same time, I learned that my family’s health history wasn’t great. So I knew it was time to make some changes.

            I’m not sure what age I was when I became educated, but when I did I was sure different. Unfortunately, my family was and still is a fan of fast food. I was fed McDonald’s quite often when I was in elementary school because it seemed like my parents only cooked on the weekends. Nowadays, I will not eat anything from McDonald’s. I haven’t touched it in about eleven or twelve years and I don’t wish to eat it ever again. I didn’t eat much pizza growing up, but now we eat it more often. We did and still go to Subway a lot; I am actually more of a fan of sandwiches than anything else. My mother used to feed me Wendy’s on special occasions, so now I only enjoy Wendy’s every now and then. I tend to eat healthy food, so if I have to eat fast food I try to pick a place that I know offers healthy items.

            My genetics play a huge part in my appetite. I think that if I had normal genes then I would probably eat and drink whatever I wanted. My family has a history of high blood sugar, high cholesterol, type 2 Diabetes, high blood pressure, and sensitivity to grease and any milk products. At this moment I only have the last two from that list: sensitivity to grease and sensitivity to any milk product. Every day I deal with the frustration of wanting something that I can’t have.

            Currently I am a semi-vegetarian. I don’t eat pork, beef, steak or any other animal besides chicken and turkey; that’s partly my choice and partly because I have to. I watch my intake of dairy because if I don’t then the outcome would be horrendous. I love seafood, so my favorite seafood fast food spot is Rubio’s. I enjoy veggie burgers from Burger king, chicken sandwiches from Chick-Filet, and grilled shrimp burritos from Rubio’s.

            In wrapping up, I enjoy the sit-down restaurant and the company of another individual unlike fast food, which is so impersonal. I like to eat my meals slow, savoring the bites; I’m not up for eating on the go. I like to appreciate the food that is in front of me because it has its own presentation that’s not covered up by a wrapper. Lastly, I like to enjoy my meal with another individual and if it’s a great encounter, then it just turns the whole dining experience even more enjoyable.

My Life in a Very Small Nutshell

My full name is Camille Maria Leyva. I was born October 4, 1988 in a little town called Ojai. I have three brothers which makes me the only girl in the family. Two of my brothers are much older than me and I rarely have the chance to see them. My younger brother lives with me; he is in eighth grade. I live at home with my mom and my stepdad. I have no connection with my biological father so I naturally call my stepdad my real dad. In my teen years, we moved quite a bit so I have been to three different high schools. I graduated Rio Mesa in 2006 and quickly began college and working full time.

            I am currently working two jobs in Camarillo. I am a server at a café on the weekends and a veterinary surgical technician during the week; both jobs are a handful. I am presently looking for somewhere to live because I would love to be out on my own. I love drinking, music, tattoos, and Disney movies. I am a punctual person and rarely do I lose sight of my goals. I am a planner and an organizer, but I do love to have random moments in my life. My relationships are always complicated and never easy, but I’m beginning to realize maybe that’s just how relationships are. I do know one thing for sure and that is, I’m in love, even though at times I absolutely can’t stand him.

            My future is constantly changing. I do hope for the typical situation: have a career, get married, have a nice home and live happily ever after; but life is never that easy. I plan to graduate soon and get my phlebotomy license and maybe continue on to the nursing program. My biggest goal is planning to go backpacking in Europe before I turn thirty years old. I want to travel and experience as much as I can before life passes me up. I want a future that’s best for me and only I can get myself there.