Stay Tuned.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011 / 10 comments

This week is a special occasion- I am going to try and go a week with out television. I am not sure if I can do it but I think it will be well worth it. I always say that I am a child of television. When I was a kid my mother would plunk me in front of the television for morning cartoons and then we would rent movies and I was around the television pretty much all the time. I know that I watch a lot of television and justify it to myself that it keeps me plugged in, and I do love it, but I do need a break.

I will miss you Judge Judy, Real Housewives, STYCD, and all of the glorious reality television I love to watch. I am feeling brave at the moment and hopefully I won't crack this week. Have you thought about giving up TV?

10 comments

sarah said...: I'm always rooting to get rid our cable because I never, ever watch it. Sometimes I get hooked on a netflix series, but other than that I'm not a real regular show-watcher. When I was in high school I read a statistic somewhere that the avg american watches four hours of TV a day. I was totally shocked and couldn't figure out how that was possible... my mom was pretty strict, haha. anyway, best of luck with your challenge to yourself!!; June 14, 2011 at 5:54 AM
ckscribbles said...: Wishing you all the luck in the world! I can't fall asleep without my tv on!; June 14, 2011 at 6:03 AM
Noodles and Waffles said...: Good luck! I don't think I watch a great deal of television...maybe 5 hours a week. Is that a lot or a little. I can't tell if that's good or bad.; June 14, 2011 at 6:25 AM
Mandy Crandell said...: You can do it! I hardly watch tv at all. Partly because I'm too busy and partly because I lost interest in tv/music/movies after the 90s.; June 14, 2011 at 6:48 AM
~BB~ said...: good luck! I don't even have cable or anything, so needless to say I don't watch TV much at all! I think you'll find that you'll like it - it frees up your time for such better things! And the silence is nice, I've discovered...; June 14, 2011 at 7:47 AM
sarah {on the brightside...} said...: good luck with your chanllenge! i know how you feel, i love my shows too... but it's always a good idea to get away from the tv & spend time outside or read a book! :); June 14, 2011 at 10:09 AM
Unknown said...: Stay strong, girl! I am totally into TV this week but only because my hubs is gone and it keeps me from feeling so lonely!; June 14, 2011 at 1:19 PM
Traveling Distances said...: You can do it! I've been watching less tv since most tv shows have completed its seasons, otherwise, giving tv up would be a huge challenge. Giving up computer/internet for a week is something I'd like to try- that would be difficult.; June 14, 2011 at 7:02 PM
Cindy said...: i've thought about it and wake up screaming. i don't think i could do it willingly, but hope you can. maybe you'll inspire me to try? hope so!; June 15, 2011 at 2:30 PM
Jenn @ Live Love Life Now! said...: Oh wow, how brave you are! I also think I'm a tad addicted to TV but I loooove my shows - especially Real Housewives and SYTYCD!! But I have to admit I'm happy when the seasons wind down and I get some breathing room on my DVR for a few weeks :)

I once lived without television because my mom, sister and I stayed in an RV for two months while we were looking for a house. I thought it would be impossible to go on without TV but after the first few days, we didn't miss it at all!

I try to cut back on recording new shows but they all look so tantalizing.

I can't wait to hear how you do...you are so brave and inspiring :) And perhaps I will do the same shortly! As long as I can clear my DVR off beforehand, lol :)

Jenn xo; June 15, 2011 at 9:51 PM