Friday 11/12

Today my media contacts were sparse at best. Once the weekend starts to come around the corner I start to watch much less television and my computer time is greatly reduced. I probably should have mentioned earlier that I don't have a computer at home so my internet time is greatly reduced.

Thinking about my lack of computer reminds me of my situation this summer. We did not have internet or television. It might seem outlandish but the situation was very nice once I got used to it. With no media to take up my time I found myself getting outside more often and getting much more done. When I came home I would sit and eat for a bit and then I would get very bored and my imagination was able to run free. This summer is when I began to bike almost daily and I guess I can thank my lack of media for my newfound hobby.

Ironically enough I want to go into the field of media and I don't like exposing myself to more media than is absolutely necessary. I have shows that I enjoy and websites that catch my interest but I like to think of myself as behind the times. I really do believe that there is far to many media outlets for young people today. With the advent of the internet, video gaming, and television it sees like kids don't run around outside enough. When I was a kid I was let free after school. The neighborhood was my territory and I was off into the sun. I enjoy people and things that inspire and I don't video games have much inspirational value.