Against the flow
One aspect of 2005 that I'm really proud of is the fact that I've watched less than a few hours of TV, for the whole year. From time to time I would catch a few minutes here and there by chance in the homes of others.
It's amazing how much not having TV changed me. I missed out on a lot of conversations (oh well) but more importantly I feel like I've been more of an independent thinker. Without outside references like commercials and pop shows I have wondered and pondered how my life works for me, not how to fit in with some product or some picture.
I have also read more books in 2005 than any other year in my life. That makes me happy.
posted by Richard @ 11:39 AM
4 Comments:
I'm in the same boat as you. My Tivo is full of all my shows but I don't have time to watch them anymore because of work and fitness obligations. I still kind of miss the vegging out a little bit, but hopefully that will wear off.
RC, Good for U. I've stopped watching tv years ago. I'm a voracious reader and am more stimulated by reading a book and letting my imagination conjure up characters/plots/images of what I am reading than vegging out in front of the tv. (...although, I reeeealy like Seinfeld)
Modern day so-called TV is quite honestly for shit IMHO. I never watch it, especially Reality TV shows.
They are by far the worst.
Good call RC.
This past year I have drastically slowed down on regular TV myself and have noticed the change that you're referring to. It's amazing how much more time I have on my hands too.
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