Oh how I hate this part of the process. Monotonous and boring; self-revision is the equivalent of being a permanent cashier mentor—if such a cruel position even exists. And if it does, my thoughts are with those poor bastards. You’re low on cash; call for a Code 40. Yes, I know you still have two singles left, but what happens when a customer gives you a five and needs four dollars in change? Oh. 8 quarters, you say? … no. Rinse and repeat.
In fact, I’ve plunged so deep into the fiery pits of self-revision hell, that I’ve grabbed onto my blog as the only source of momentary escape. Sure, I could hop on Xbox or surf Twitter, but then that wouldn’t feel productive. With this option, I at least feel like I’m providing content. Whether this content is meaningful or meaningless is up for you to decide.
I suppose what’s forcing me to continue revising/editing is the utter lack of television entertainment. As my girlfriend is with food—she has yet to ever eat a sandwich in her life—I’m extremely picky with the shows I choose to watch. Unless it’s a comedy, I’m highly critical of plot-lines and the way they’re delivered. Here are some shows I currently watch or have watched in completion (excluding comedies):
- Shameless
- Game of Thrones
- Black Sails
- Breaking Bad
- Teen Wolf (which has been disappointing as of late)
- Hannibal
- Orphan Black
- 13 Reasons Why
- Westworld
- Stranger Things
Here are shows that I’ve given a try, but they eventually ended up too stale or aggravating:
- The Vampire Diaries (Gave up a few episodes into Season 5)
- The 100 (Watched 9 episodes of the first season)
- The Leftovers (10 minutes into episode 2, and I was done)
- Arrow (I was finished after the first 2 episodes of the 2nd season)
- American Horror Story (Somehow, I didn’t finish the first season, but I’m willing to go back)
If you see a trend in the shows I’ve finished or keep up with, then feel free to offer suggestions that are similar. I’m looking for any excuse to run away from these revisions, and a 6-season long marathon could do exactly that.
Until next time, PEACE.
