How “Kim Kardashian: Hollywood” ruined my life
I had a fairly busy summer, working at my part-time job, nannying on the side and trying to make time for friends, but one thing took precedence: “Kim Kardashian: Hollywood.”
The game is simple to play—make an avatar and complete tasks to try and make number one on the exclusive A-List—but I became obsessed the moment I leveled up and could extend my avatar’s wardrobe, and I couldn’t get away from the lavish parties and runway shows the virtual world was using to suck me in.
The game turned into such an addiction that I would plan my day around when I could get home to access wi-fi and complete my next photo shoot or promotional event because, of course, the game uses data, and, of course, I went over my limit and my dad shut off my data. He was not going to be my enabler.
I made the A-List in my first week and started wondering what more I was wanting from this game that added nothing to my real life. I continued wondering this for three months while I met with famous fashion photographers in Paris and bought my third apartment in London, until I finally brought myself to delete “my precious.”
At first, I felt empty without my 115K fans putting me in the spotlight, but eventually I did learn to be whole again.
I don’t want to sound like I hate this game, because for the summer I played it, I was in love. So, I highly recommend this to anyone who has unlimited free time they are looking to fill with a virtual world where they can live a life like that of the rich and famous. Just remember, real life can be pretty great too.
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