Tuesday, May 4, 2010
DAY 2
Back from Rockport, was not able to post as we stayed in a hotel and I left my laptop here in SA. It wasn't so hard since i was at the beach most of the time but still texting is the biggest issue. I stayed over there for three days and not once did i watch TV. Like i said before i have absolutely no problem not watching TV, i feel its just manipulating; people get influenced so much just by what they watch besides most shows that air now-a-days are extremely stupid! The Hills...and well pretty much everything on MTV. its so sad that people actually watch that on their down time. At any rate i think i did pretty well on this project besides my not being able to stop texting! The reason why i think texting is my predominant way of communication is because every one is always working or busy and texting is fast and quiet. i think i could have called everyone i text but its just habit and what years of using this particular kind of technology does. Its funny how over the years technology is to enhance the experience of life by making things easier however, its only lessening ourselves physically. Humans are capable of so much more but now we are always just looking for the easy way out, always looking for and easier faster way. we want things to be done fast for what? to have extra time, but not to spend with our family or exercise to better ourselves but to get on the Internet, watch TV, or do some other activity that excludes human interaction. Realizing this makes me feel awful. just to know that i couldn't go only two days with out texting is mind bottling. I think this experience has really made me want to indulge in more physical activities, and more human interaction as oppose to mere texting or contacting people via the Internet. although most people will never realize this, and only lose out on family time and spending time in a more meaningful way.
yoooo
im trippin
Basically like i said earlier i dont have internet at home, thats why I couldnt blog (even though im addicted now.. can you tell by all the comments I post? Anyway I'm gonna be honest about the media deprivation project for sunday... i didnt participate in the media deprivation project for sunday (lmao)
woke up and listen to damien marleys' "welcome to jamrock"
not the song, the album, yes the whole album (lol)
I went down to eat breakfast and turned on the t.v. like it was the normal thing to do.
All day I used my phone except when that certain person texted and then all of a sudden I couldnt use my phone anymore.
I actually had a powerpoint due at midnight which I needed to go on facebook to ask a question about AND the powerpoint needed multiple youtube music video clips.
So afterwards I swing by a friends house and watch the game from the tivo and realize that I'm suppossed to not be involved with the media so I bounce out of the real fast and go home and study for my finals..
At this point in time I'm on god mode with the deprivation..
Females txting me and I deny them! haha so proud of myself, except for a party invite I had to see what was up with that otherwise it was a strong finish.
Shout out to all who followed the rules you guys are gangsters!!
Well, I started the media deprivation at 12am Friday and I have to say it was pretty hard, but probably not as hard for me as for some people. I am a Sabbath-keeper. I observe the Sabbath from evening Friday to sundown Saturday. During this time I do not watch secular TV or listen to secular radio or read any secular material. SO the fact that this project fell on this day, Saturday, for me it was more of a breeze. I did make a customary phone call to my mother which I do every Saturday morning. But I did not watch Bible movies with my children on Friday night, which I normally do.
Saturday morning: I wake up and find myself oddly rebellious to any change in my normal routine. I find myself making excuses about why I can make this phone call and I tell myself that calling my best friend is “urgent”. Dang! I thought I had more self-control than this! I survive the day with only two mishaps; listening to the radio in my car before I realize “Oops, I’m not supposed to do this!”, and the “urgent” call to my best friend to report the day’s events. –I’m so ashamed of myself. I really thought this would be easy for me; I have long looked at the entertainment business and forms of media as addicting and a distraction to real life and have enjoyed the sense of superiority my keen observations have granted me.
Way to go introspective. Okay, I may be a little more dependent on multimedia than I first believed. I mean, you’re talking about a person who hasn’t had cable in over 5 years and didn’t own a cell phone until a year age. I really believed that I was the last of a dying breed…Until my husband bought me a Blackberry. Now I cannot go to the supermarket without constant contact with home base and 24 hour access to my two email accounts, not to mention facebook. What have I turned into?!
Not being able to communicate with someone unless you’re face to face is horrifying. I mean, who has the time nowadays? -- (or the gas) WE do all sorts of thing to keep in touch, but at the same time disconnect from each other. Our communication is more surface, --superficial. For example: 1. the email—a lazy way of sending a card or a way to avoid an entire conversation. 2. The text—convenient way to crack corny jokes (LOL) and not get in trouble at work. 3. Facebook/Myspace—a convenient way to crack corny jokes (LOL). I hope this adventure is soon over.
Saturday Night: My husband decided to forgo the Saturday night TV and suffer with me. He turns off Saturday Night Live and joins me in the kitchen. What ensues is a 3 hour long conversation/debate, complete with water/bathroom breaks. Whew! Who knew we could talk that long! We actually learned something new about each other and I had a mini- meltdown. However, we actually talked our way out of the problem. Maybe there is something to this..,
Saturday morning: I wake up and find myself oddly rebellious to any change in my normal routine. I find myself making excuses about why I can make this phone call and I tell myself that calling my best friend is “urgent”. Dang! I thought I had more self-control than this! I survive the day with only two mishaps; listening to the radio in my car before I realize “Oops, I’m not supposed to do this!”, and the “urgent” call to my best friend to report the day’s events. –I’m so ashamed of myself. I really thought this would be easy for me; I have long looked at the entertainment business and forms of media as addicting and a distraction to real life and have enjoyed the sense of superiority my keen observations have granted me.
Way to go introspective. Okay, I may be a little more dependent on multimedia than I first believed. I mean, you’re talking about a person who hasn’t had cable in over 5 years and didn’t own a cell phone until a year age. I really believed that I was the last of a dying breed…Until my husband bought me a Blackberry. Now I cannot go to the supermarket without constant contact with home base and 24 hour access to my two email accounts, not to mention facebook. What have I turned into?!
Not being able to communicate with someone unless you’re face to face is horrifying. I mean, who has the time nowadays? -- (or the gas) WE do all sorts of thing to keep in touch, but at the same time disconnect from each other. Our communication is more surface, --superficial. For example: 1. the email—a lazy way of sending a card or a way to avoid an entire conversation. 2. The text—convenient way to crack corny jokes (LOL) and not get in trouble at work. 3. Facebook/Myspace—a convenient way to crack corny jokes (LOL). I hope this adventure is soon over.
Saturday Night: My husband decided to forgo the Saturday night TV and suffer with me. He turns off Saturday Night Live and joins me in the kitchen. What ensues is a 3 hour long conversation/debate, complete with water/bathroom breaks. Whew! Who knew we could talk that long! We actually learned something new about each other and I had a mini- meltdown. However, we actually talked our way out of the problem. Maybe there is something to this..,
super late
just not rememerd to get to this
sunday wasnt as bad as i thought, i actually didnt even bother taking my phone with me anywhere that day, when i came home the 4 text messages grew too 9 new messages and 6 missd calls. didnt think i was that popular :D, just kidding on that by the way.
Beacuse of this project made me happy to realize that im not attached to my phone as much as i use to be when i had my iphone, my current phone is such a down grade from my iphone that got stolen so i dont really care to much for this phone, its only to keep in contact with people and thats it. i enjoyed this project and prolby will go a few days with out useing my phone or any tv or computer just for the fun of it as agood state of peace.
sunday wasnt as bad as i thought, i actually didnt even bother taking my phone with me anywhere that day, when i came home the 4 text messages grew too 9 new messages and 6 missd calls. didnt think i was that popular :D, just kidding on that by the way.
Beacuse of this project made me happy to realize that im not attached to my phone as much as i use to be when i had my iphone, my current phone is such a down grade from my iphone that got stolen so i dont really care to much for this phone, its only to keep in contact with people and thats it. i enjoyed this project and prolby will go a few days with out useing my phone or any tv or computer just for the fun of it as agood state of peace.
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