This summer, I embarked on a binge-watching journey of the acclaimed series ‘Friday Night Lights’, which first premiered in the fall of 2006, just before my second child was born. At the time, I overlooked the series, engrossed in other popular shows like Lost and Ugly Betty. My initial hesitation stemmed from my belief that a show centered around football wouldn’t resonate with me. However, after dedicating a month to watch all five seasons in their entirety, I can affirm that the acclaim surrounding the series is well-deserved. It stands out as one of the best shows of the late 2000s, with an emphasis on character development that transcends the sport, exploring themes of friendship, community, and resilience.
Despite the potential guilt associated with spending precious summer hours engrossed in the lives of Coach Eric Taylor and his wife Tami, I found that I accomplished numerous tasks while indulging in this captivating series. My experience serves as a reminder that binge-watching can be justified when productivity accompanies it. Here’s a summary of what I achieved over those four weeks:
- I organized and packed my older children’s belongings for sleepaway camp.
- I cleared out their closets, sorting out clothes that were too small and setting them aside for my younger children.
- I discovered a newfound appreciation for football, learning the game through the characters I had grown to care about.
- I transcribed numerous essay ideas from my purse notebook to a digital document, categorizing them for future reference.
- I learned the hard way that watching videos on my phone without Wi-Fi can rapidly deplete a data plan—much to my spouse’s displeasure.
- I compiled a document of quotes I had highlighted from books over the past year.
- I realized that the portrayal of beautiful hair on television has reached new heights since Connie Britton’s iconic look.
- I dedicated a whole season to decluttering and organizing my digital photo collection, uploading the best images to Shutterfly for printing.
- I revamped my Twitter account, enhancing its organization, which took almost an entire season.
- I brainstormed an idea for a nonfiction book, outlining potential chapter headings.
- I embraced the spirit of “Texas Forever,” feeling a connection to the ethos of the show despite my Midwestern roots.
- I internalized the mantra that “clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose,” and I genuinely believe it.
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In conclusion, my summer of binge-watching was not just a diversion; it was a time for personal achievement in various aspects of my life while enjoying a brilliantly crafted television series.