Hello and Happy Saturday.
My parents just came to “my office” to say goodnight and to tell me how disappointed they were about the TV program. This is not the first time this happened. It is usually like this in fact. Sad but true. The TV program is garbage.
It is Saturday night and is there anything better than crashing in front of the TV – alone or with your lover? Well, there are many other possibilities than watching TV, let’s say. I did not physically get rid of my TV yet but somewhat it seems like it. I don’t watch whatever is being presented on TV. What I do watch is either Netflix or YouTube. I used to watch TV for the news, but this [if I really want to get depressed] I can do as well on my phone. Hello, ten-thousand news apps! Honestly, my TV at my home is usually off. When people ask me what I do all day long I tell them about the window to our garden, show them toys, show them pencils and painting utensils that my son loves and of course nature.
For some it may sound crazy, but I don’t miss TV at all. I do love to watch shows, don’t get me wrong. Netflix is good for stuff like this. Also kids-channels for my son. He has his favorites as I do. But we almost never sit in front of the TV. He watches his shows sometimes after having breakfast, in the afternoon or after dinner. You can compare the feeling with this great situation when you walk into your hotel room at the ocean for example. You have a TV in your room but do you switch it on? No! You watch the ocean instead. And honestly, how many channels do you have and how many do you actually watch? Living in the United States we have approximately 1,000 channels and watched maybe FIVE on a somewhat regular basis. A bit of news here and there… and of course Family Guy or The Simpsons. Other than that, nothing. As far as movies go: Netflix all the way! You cannot even enjoy a movie anymore on regular TV with commercial breaks every ten minutes. So who needs all this? It is just annoying and makes you get up and walk over to the fridge and stuff something in your mouth. Exaggerated? Nope!
Usually when the TV- conversation comes up, people tell me they have at least two TV’s in their house. Some even more. Some have one in every kid’s room. Say what? Yep. And if you ask me, the bedroom should only be used for two things. You hopefully remember what those are, right?! And if I tell people I don’t have a TV in my bedroom they look at me weird or in disbelief and shock. On the other hand, is there ever anything new and exciting on the news? All over again you hear about hate, this celebrity dates this celebrity and they have now even more money and bought two more mansions somewhere, more hatred, more despair, violence and greed. And no, I am not getting into politics. And don’t you sometimes have thoughts like: “Are they serious? This is not breaking news. It is just a kitten on a tree.” Again, I do follow the news to some degree, with apps on my phone but this does not involve a TV.
On the other hand, do we even still think for ourselves? How much do we believe about what they show us on TV, especially through commercials? I would love to hear your thoughts on this!
No TV in the bedroom means for me to sleep better. Hands down! There is so much information on that it is bad to fall asleep with the TV on. Or with your cell phone, iPAD even next to you. We all know this, right? I sleep best when it is completely dark and quiet. So does my son. He sleeps 15 hours straight and wakes up rested. How awesome is a good night’s sleep? It has an effect on my mood, performance and my function throughout the day for sure. I do watch a short video on YouTube on my phone once in a while before falling asleep, don’t get me wrong. BUT, I do sleep better if I don’t or rather read some pages in a book instead. I just feel calmer and happier and I feel I am more informed about everything than if I would watch TV.
What is your take on watching TV? Do you love it? Could you live without it? I would love to hear from you.
