Watching Log In for Love on TLC last night was as good as watching Hooking Up on ABC the first time, but in a different way. This time there wasn’t the fan fare surrounding the debut of the original show. With Hooking Up, there came anxiety about the footage since I had not seen any of the show prior to it airing. I wondered how I would be portrayed, whether my actions or statements would be taken out of context, and what I looked like on camera. Then there was also the excitement of watching it with friends. I hosted a viewing party in my apartment and my closest friends and family living in New York came to share in the moment. We even had Chef Slade (seen in my final episode) cater the food. The room was thick with anticipation- most my friends were ready for a good laugh. They all thought it was very funny that I even signed up for the whole thing. They all said that they would have never done the show.
So, this time the experience was very different. Most of my friends had seen Hooking Up so I knew that they would not be watching the encore. I also knew what to expect since TLC was using the same footage shown in Hooking Up. The night was very quiet as I watched it silently in my living room (although I live in a studio, I still name my spaces- hence, I have a bedroom, an office, and a living room). This time I was able to more closely observe. Also, since it has been a year since I finished filming, I had time to reflect. Although I have the Hooking Up DVD (which is on sale at http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Shopping/?gma=true ), I haven’t watched it. Therefore, I was able to look at Log In for Love with fresh eyes.
With new found clarity, I was able to see more about the men I dated. I noticed little things that were not as apparent as before, such as the way they walked, their posture, and the look in their eyes. It told me more about where they were at that moment in time. I also noticed the look in my own eyes and learned more about myself and how “open” I was. It is hard for most people to admit it or allow themselves to be vulnerable, but I saw this in myself and in my date on the show. Too bad that this feeling often doesn’t last long or only lasts for the “honeymoon” phase of relationships. I enjoyed reminiscing about the “rush” of the new relationship….as I haven’t felt that “rush” since then.
Reisha
So, this time the experience was very different. Most of my friends had seen Hooking Up so I knew that they would not be watching the encore. I also knew what to expect since TLC was using the same footage shown in Hooking Up. The night was very quiet as I watched it silently in my living room (although I live in a studio, I still name my spaces- hence, I have a bedroom, an office, and a living room). This time I was able to more closely observe. Also, since it has been a year since I finished filming, I had time to reflect. Although I have the Hooking Up DVD (which is on sale at http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Shopping/?gma=true ), I haven’t watched it. Therefore, I was able to look at Log In for Love with fresh eyes.
With new found clarity, I was able to see more about the men I dated. I noticed little things that were not as apparent as before, such as the way they walked, their posture, and the look in their eyes. It told me more about where they were at that moment in time. I also noticed the look in my own eyes and learned more about myself and how “open” I was. It is hard for most people to admit it or allow themselves to be vulnerable, but I saw this in myself and in my date on the show. Too bad that this feeling often doesn’t last long or only lasts for the “honeymoon” phase of relationships. I enjoyed reminiscing about the “rush” of the new relationship….as I haven’t felt that “rush” since then.
Reisha