There have been a few points in my life when I have attempted to live without television. In general, these have been the best times of my life. I often wonder what life was like for people before the invention of "the tube". If I lived alone, I would never own a TV. The only show I ever truly enjoy is Oprah. She is going off the air. Perhaps she already has.Here are the times I lived without TV:1. First year university (I lived in a dorm with 6 girls and none of us wanted a TV. We were the only dorm without one and students always came by for great conversations and beverages. We often played cards or Risk.)2. Final year university (My roommate and I used to watch TV when we did our laundry. We both had no use for TV at home. There was too much work to do. Spare time was for dancing. )3. When I lived alone for 6 months in a bachelor pad in Vancouver I was TVless. My living room was my kitchen and bedroom and office. Choosing to have no TV was the best part of living alone.4. We have a TV, but we are testing what it will be like to have a summer without using it. My children can still watch movies, but so far they haven't missed the programming. My husband misses his sports and news, but the Internet is very useful. I'm thankful for the World Cup updates from all of you!I wonder if we'll ever hook up TV service again. Life without TV is so much richer.Have you tried living without a TV? Share your experience!
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Very interesting perspective! Thanks for sharing.
jose ramon said:
Well, I can imagine my life without TV because as a child I didn't enjoy the benefits of electicity. I was born in 1961 and I didn't know about electricity still I was 12 or 13. Those days we had to light with a candle or a "quinque" and when I knew electricity, I thought it was amazing, but there was another problem, TV's were only for rich people, too bad!
So, if I had to live without TV, computer or whatever electrical appliance, it wouldn't be a problem for me, but I don't think that my 4 children say the same, hehehehehe!!!
I cannot imagine how horrible my life will be without TV!
Well, yeah coz I'm addicted to talk shows and cartoons.
Its just crap that TV Ads consume more time than the actual show.
Hey! Nah ah ah... I' am no couch potato!
I'm just..err..starting to be one.
:)
hey Tara As i said before Tv is not important as Internet so now and for futur the best company is mobile or smart phone cuz you have inside evrithing such as tv , internet , msn facebook so no need tv anymore
Tara Benwell said:
Can we think of some other alternatives for "company"? TV is great if it entertains you and informs you, but surely we shouldn't be using TV to keep us company. Any ideas?
Can we think of some other alternatives for "company"? TV is great if it entertains you and informs you, but surely we shouldn't be using TV to keep us company. Any ideas?
In fact .. the life without T.V it's very Different .. simply becouse all things Around us and last news world are view in it . so we can't life witout it
I know that TV should be parted to see. But sometimes I see everything and feel myself even depressing. Most of all I hate to see advertising, it is annoying me really. I know that TV should be parted to see. But can't help myself...Every time I do something at home I automatically switch on the TV, I need that noise. May be it's like a company for me or may be I'm afraid of silence. Or may be I'm a TV addict(
Hey M. Great points. I like this idea for a group. Human experiences are so interesting and so helpful. Meanwhile, I will always be a writing teacher and I have to challenge you even in this group. :) Can you improve this sentence?
"I agreed with you that the internet determined what do you want to know ,what do you want to see in easy way and can't spare time ."
I agree with you, that the internet determines what you want to refer, effectively within seconds.
nadira
I have 2 TVs - one in bedroom, the other in living room - although I spend most of my spare time surfing the Internet on my computer. I sometimes watch news, sports events such as the World Cup, or English movies on TV.
Hey M. Great points. I like this idea for a group. Human experiences are so interesting and so helpful. Meanwhile, I will always be a writing teacher and I have to challenge you even in this group. :) Can you improve this sentence?
"I agreed with you that the internet determined what do you want to know ,what do you want to see in easy way and can't spare time ."
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jose ramon said:
Well, yeah coz I'm addicted to talk shows and cartoons.
Its just crap that TV Ads consume more time than the actual show.
Hey! Nah ah ah... I' am no couch potato!
I'm just..err..starting to be one.
:)
Tara Benwell said:
Thanks .. ^_^
I agree with you, that the internet determines what you want to refer, effectively within seconds.
nadira
Yes, TV seams no longer the necessity.
"I agreed with you that the internet determined what do you want to know ,what do you want to see in easy way and can't spare time ."
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