TV Premieres and My Dilemma...

This week is Premiere week for almost every major television network. This week makes me giddy. I love to watch season premieres of my favorite returning shows and the series premieres for new shows. I don't watch all of them; I pick and choose what I think I will like best. This year I decided to do a little research before the start of the fall season. During my long, boring hours of sitting at a desk with nothing to do, I watched the previews for all the new shows. Several have caught my eye.

Monday- Chuck on NBC, thought it was somewhat funny. Will give it another try.
Big Bang Theory on CBS, was laughing out loud! Especially like the tall, skinny guy.
K-Ville on Fox, wasn't going to watch this one, but found it while flipping through. Have seen 1 1/2 episodes now and kinda like it. But it's another cops-on-the-edge (of the law) show. I don't think I'll be loyal to this one, but may catch it now and again.

Tuesday- NCIS on CBS, been a loyal watcher since the beginning, though I'm not too sure about some of the new twists. Guess I'll have to just keep watching.
Bones on Fox, also been a loyal watcher since the beginning, but I'm frustrated about it changing to Tuesdays (see dilemma below)
House on Fox, I catch this one now and again, though I don't like that they got rid of his team...it feels weird.
Reaper on CW, this show is HILARIOUS!!! Lovin' It!

Wednesday- Bionic Woman on NBC, really liked the pilot; but then I always like shows where girls get to kick a little bootie!
Life on NBC, wasn't planning to watch this one, but caught part of the pilot and my curiosity was piqued. May watch again.
Dirty, Sexy, Money on ABC, not a show I plan to watch. I just can't handle all that drama!

Thursday- Only the greatest night on Television!
SURVIVOR on CBS, liking the miserable conditions in China and like the idea behind going with exactly the clothes on your back, but don't like the outcome. (EW!)
CSI on CBS, always a good show, good carry-over premiere from last season.
My Name is Earl on NBC, not sure where this jail thing's gonna go or for how long. Could get kinda boring.
The Office on NBC, was very excited about Jim & Pam, but this show is part of my major dilemma- see below.
Big Shots on ABC, love the fact that you've got Dylan McDermott AND Michael Vartan, but seeing just part of this show has left me feeling dirty and sorta disgusted.

Friday- Obviously haven't seen these yet, but most are returning...
Numb3rs on CBS, another show I've been loyal to since the beginning. I enjoy David Krumholz and the start of this season looks to be exciting.
Las Vegas on NBC, yet another show I've watched since the beginning and this show is lovingly known as Los Wages to my favorite former roommate Kalee and I- I watch this show in memory of our roomie nights.
Women's Murder Club on ABC, looks very intriguing and again, women are kickin' some bootie!
Moonlight on CBS, it's a vampire show!!! Anyone who knows me should guess that I'd watch this one.

Shows yet to Air- 30Rock on NBC, this show makes me laugh
New Amsterdam on Fox, looks exciting.
Life is Wild on CW, I'm hoping for a family show.
Supernatural on CW, I'll have to wait for the DVDs...

Ok, so I know this shows how utterly non-existent my social life is right now, but what's a girl to do in a big new city without her beloved friends? (Although, I'd be watching TV with them in DM.)

On to my dilemma: a couple of weeks ago as I was rewinding a tape (VHS) that I had been watching, my VCR began to make some not-so-good noises. Then it wouldn't eject my tape. Needless to say, that tape was eaten by the machine and another after it. It was suggested to me that it just needed to be cleaned. So, I took off the cover and proceeded to thoroughly and carefully clean all the heads. With the cover still off, I tried another tape. Much to my disappointment, I sat watching as my VCR was unable to play the tape. Two pieces were broken. I did all that I could, but had to concede defeat. This began my shopping extravaganza.

I looked online, in stores, read reviews and talked to people. I gathered as much info as I could. Of course, you can't buy just a VCR anymore, you can only buy them in DVD combos. Realizing how quickly this form of technology was becoming obsolete, I thought it would be best to get a DVD recorder/VCR combo so I can transfer my many videos to DVD. (Hey, it'll take up less space too!) With the intention to buy, I entered a store. I wanted to make the best purchase possible. As I stood looking at the selections, a store employee approached me to help. After a brief discussion, I was very disappointed to discover that though I may purchase one of these machines, it would be useless with my old analog (I believe this is the correct term) TV. Everything is digital these days and he said there wasn't a converter.

So, I am stuck with no way to tape shows on television. This means I can't see in complete many of the shows that I have been loyal to since their beginnings as I am forced to flip between multiple channels. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays have changed from fun TV nights to frustrating. And my Lifegroup meets every other Friday night, so I'll miss shows then too.

I realize I will survive and and will probably be better for it. This is all just sad commentary on my currently droll life...