Not having turned on, surfed through, “vegged” in front of, or even gazed in the direction of a television has brought my cognitive awareness to a new level. The thought of not having access to cable TV would normally send shivers down my spine. But after surviving the withdrawal symptoms, like itchy index finger, headaches from the deafening silence, starring at the walls hoping for action and the shakes, I have come to enjoy the comfort and smell of a book in my hands. I have read a total of four books and I am currently halfway through the fifth one. I have reached new levels of productivity as well. I've had the time to learn new html code for the web site, research the Burmese history and culture, started planning my next adventure and sat quietly in nature (well, I was quiet, my surroundings were not…stupid two-stroke engine tuk tuks!) I am just amazed. What’s next? A permanent hiatus from Television?!? Should I give up Facebooking too??
(Laurie, don’t get rid of the cable or the TV just yet. Let me get home and settled in before we make such life-altering decisions. I could just be high from all the pollution over here.)
3 comments:
I could not agree more. I have been making up for your lack of tv by overdosing over the long holiday weekend. With shriveled index finger and a strange blue glow about my face, I was finally able to peel myself from it yesterday and spend most of it outside. It was like a whole new world out there. I spit on tv.
Sincerely,
your forever jealous friend
this must be a universal feeling or something because we just initiated a "no t.v sunday" in our house and have had the t.v off the last 2 nights as well. it is a good feeling. however, i will need the names of the books you have read b/c staring off into space is a real bad habit to get into.... people think you're on something :)
peace my dear friend,
chels
p.s. we got your postcard today! we loved it and thank you so much for thinking of us. you're the best!
girl..get on the band wagon! I am amazed at how many of my friends don't have tv or miss it. I have been without for months now and have to say that the only time I miss it is when I want to be mindless - what does that say?? Missing you so!
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