As I keep mentioning (because let’s fact it, I’m still pretty bitter,) we have gone from being the techie-st house on the block to the 1970’s.
Remember when, back in the 70’s when you only had four channels coming into your house. We’re back to that.
I don’t think you realize what I’m saying here.
No Project Runway.
No White Collar.
No Mythbuster.
No nuttin.
I would love to say that I’m using the extra time for memorizing Greek translations of the Old Testament, or going to Pilate’s.
But I need some fun stuff to watch on the internet.
So my question for you is: What is a can’t miss must watch. Please let me know the videos, sites and blogs that you can’t live without.
Give a girl some love here.
Oh – and we gave up Tivo. You see how bad it is around here…
Okay, I went back and read my message and it sounded a bit cranky. I did not mean to sound cranky. I would love to get rid of the TV. Actually, I think putting it in the middle of the driveway and running it over would be fun. I have a bad habit and so does my husband. I do love my shows but think I need a twelve step program for TV adicts.
Angela, I think you rock! Wow!
Hey Kathi,
Withdrawl is perfectly normal when you try to pull away from the One-Eyed Soul Sucking God. You can do it, I know you can.
But for mindless entertainmet after a full day of writing..try watching your garden grow, Sounds crazy, I know but it is so relaxing to me to sit on the porch and just stare at the plants in all their glory.
We have started watching a new show called Covert Affairs on Hulu that we are enjoying. Hulu also has all the episodes of an old show called Life that is very quirky that I really enjoyed.
Digital scrapbooking is another wonderful way to completely loose several hours with none of the mess of paperscrapbooking and the scrapbook store is on your computer. E-mail me if you want some great starter sites.
If you pin a dryer sheet to your back. you can also enjoy mosquito-free evening walks with your spouse.
Good Luck!
Hi Kathi!
Ok, so we have not had internet or cable (DVR) for about a year. (I know, how do you live!) It was hard and not fun. It actually saves you a lot of money and we just used the internet at the library and lots of Redbox videos. BUT, within the last week we decided we could afford the internet again and had it connected. We thought the only channel we would be missing would be ESPN (with Football season starting soon). But we could watch ESPN 360 online and connect it to the tv, to watch it on a bigger screen. BUT, (THIS IS THE GREATEST PART)…. when they hooked up our internet (high speed cable) the tech told me that we would also get any channel that broadcasted in HD on our tv. At first I did not believe him, and thought I would be charged for cable too. But I am not being charged for cable (I called and checked). From what I understood from the tech there is not a way to differentiate. We get about 100 channels (including ESPN, Disney Channel, USA, etc). There is no cable box, so no DVR, but you can’t beat free! Something you might want to look into!
Plus….when we had no internet or cable…..we did lots of date nights (Redbox videos), dinners, etc…..as suggested from The Marriage Project and The Husband Project. 🙂
Did I miss something here? You are going non-tech because . . . ? Truthfully, our television is only on when the boys are home or if my husband and I want to watch an on-demand movie, which is rare. Quiet, although a difficult concept to get used to given our noise-driven society, is a rare commodity to be cherished and nurtured for the sake of our own spiritual growth. It is time to be “still and know that He is God.”
Although I do love my internet and Facebook and, I admit, would find those difficult to be without, I love giving these up twice a year when we retreat to a cabin in the Nantahala Mountains in North Carolina. I have a friend who gave up Facebook for Lent in 2009. Being a new and very proud grandmother, I know that would be almost impossible for me to do but, if it is an experience that leads me closer to Him, it would be most welcome.
Blessings,
Martha
Hi Kathi-
I feel your pain!! But you can always Hulu it… that’s what I do!! We didn’t get cable hooked up in our new house for a week and a half (gasp!) and during that time, we just hulu’d everything we normally watched. *sigh*.
Why again are you going tivo-free?
E
I wish we would get rid of it all and go back to 4 channels and videos! I think TV is a time sucker! I am addicted to home shows and the news and neither do anything to change my life except suck time away from my day. I say get on with life and take a walk, read a book, learn to knit, take up sewing, scrapbook, garden, play cards, play board games, give your nails a polish, redecorate the house, clean all the windows, clean out the drawers, take a class, start a support group for those addicted to TV and I’ll attend. Okay, well, I am off to do something other than sit in front of the computer! Peace out!
Last year, my hubby decided that we didn’t need satellite or Tivo anymore either … after the shock wore off and I stopped throwing the tantrums … I realized how nice and quiet our house was most of the time (at least as quiet as a house with 4 girls can be …) and that we had time to talk, play games, spend time together … all that to say, I do still miss Say Yes To The Dress every now and then … LOL
I’ve also heard Hulu.com is really great … lots of TV shows, old and current.
Oh Kathi……….
How awful for you! We have Netflix and there are lots of movies that can be watched instantly…I believe the subscriptions are pretty cheap now. I have not ever watched a movie on my computer…I prefer the big screen-but if I didn’t have anything to watch, I would do it.
What about videos of seasons of TV shows you might have missed? Or music videos of artists you love?
Maybe now is the time to make a photo book from all the pictures you treasure and have on the computer?
I’ll be praying for you girl…and sending lots of LOVE:)