The Great Television Experiment

One and a half days.  That is how long we lasted.  Two evenings and one full day.

We were hesitant in bundling it in because we haven't had television for 2.5 years, and have gotten so much accomplished in those 2.5 years!  Our lives look radically different now than they did 2.5 years ago when we canceled our Dish Network!

But you know how the "deals" are, and the fact that we could pay the same thing we are paying for high speed internet and a land line, but have TV too...sounds like a no brainer.  "Why not try it?"

So we did.

The last two nights I have found myself plopped on the couch, with the munchies, in front of "House Hunters International" and "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives" wishing I had an apartment in Paris AND a cheeseburger to go with it.

Not.

Good.

Between my husband getting annoyed and the political pundit shows, me wondering why someone thought "I Was Impaled!" was a good show title, and being bombarded (and I DO mean BOMBARDED) by "Trans-Vag**** Mesh Class Action Lawsuit","Cialis" and "Cheezy Cheeto" commercials, we just decided to call the whole thing off.

We had 30 days to do it and be able to "just" get the land-line and HS internet bundle, and actually SAVE a few dollars a month.  It took us 38 hours to decide.

What does this have to do with my journey?  I was not vigilant.  And it took exactly 38 hours to show me that those old habits and desires will always be lurking, waiting for an opportunity to show themselves.  I don't "blame" the television, I don't "blame" anything.  I am actually thankful for the experience, because it goes to show how I will always just need to guard my eyes and my thoughts, and be very discriminating on what I allow in my home.  For me, the power of suggestion, the power of visual stimulation, is a biggie. 

For example, I watched "Julie & Julia" the movie about Julia Child and a contemporary blogger named Julie who decided to cook through Julia's "Mastering the Art of French Cooking" in 1 year and blog about it.  I ended up with cravings for Beef Bourguinione and red wine.  Poof.  The power of suggestion.

So just as I can't keep certain FOODS in my house because if they are in sight they are in mind, I also realize that I can't let TELEVISION into my house because I choose to guard my content, and be in control of what I expose myself to. 

There is just no redeeming value in Bridezillas, Jersey Shore, and Why Planes Crash.  No value those programs can add to my life.

So POOF!  Decision made.  TV GONE. 

Rinse and Repeat!