tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561748834204284315.post7411747996481368424..comments2024-03-23T08:25:22.526-04:00Comments on ED Bites: Confessions on cable TVCarrie Arnoldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02569839838912988783noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561748834204284315.post-60706936357434032212011-06-26T03:57:59.781-04:002011-06-26T03:57:59.781-04:00When I was young I don't want to watch TV, I w...When I was young I don't want to watch TV, I was afraid my brain gets toasted (according to my mom). But now that I'm older and I live alone in my flat I indulge myself watching reruns of TV series. I'm old anyways I won't mind getting my brain toasted.cable tv companieshttp://www.cabletvcompanies.org/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561748834204284315.post-73138082347740381612011-03-05T08:42:09.584-05:002011-03-05T08:42:09.584-05:00I was never ever a TV person, but D got me hooked!...I was never ever a TV person, but D got me hooked! I don't really watch it alone (unless I am at the gym, where each machine has its own TV. Trashy TV=totally justified!) But every night before bed, D and I lie on the couch, have a snack, and watch 30 minutes to an hour of TV. It's usually my favorite time of the day. We are relaxed, Java is lying in between us, I'm wearing my sweatpants, and I'm being a bum. It's awesome. <br /><br />We don't have cable, partially because it's $$ but mostly because I fear I would never get up if I had 24/7 access to Bravo...Sarah at Journeying With Himhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00823110479188213370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561748834204284315.post-22066708878657389582011-03-04T01:28:29.128-05:002011-03-04T01:28:29.128-05:00This is actually really interesting - I hadn't...This is actually really interesting - I hadn't thought about it before, but since I got sick this time 'round I have stopped watching TV...hmmmm might see what's on tonight :)Catenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561748834204284315.post-8369299223357766442011-03-03T18:38:58.156-05:002011-03-03T18:38:58.156-05:00@ Eating Alone
Love your comment! Thanks!@ Eating Alone<br />Love your comment! Thanks!HikerRDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15170145903147301280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561748834204284315.post-90034323516198773862011-03-03T18:36:47.868-05:002011-03-03T18:36:47.868-05:00I could see the headlines now: TV watching: A New ...I could see the headlines now: TV watching: A New Marker For Recovery!"<br />Isn't it great that this is a measure of progress?!<br />NIce....HikerRDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15170145903147301280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561748834204284315.post-84775483190824814052011-03-03T16:38:23.924-05:002011-03-03T16:38:23.924-05:00That's a GREAT point Eating Alone!That's a GREAT point Eating Alone!KLhttp://www.E-mailsISentToKatie.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561748834204284315.post-53536714931654699802011-03-03T14:52:28.161-05:002011-03-03T14:52:28.161-05:00So just a thought but why is it always "Fat a...So just a thought but why is it always "Fat and lazy". Can a person be fat and not lazy? And to be honest I know a lot of very lazy skinny people and a lot of fat people that work very hard (sure we might have BED or some thing but still work very hard) and live full lives.<br /><br />Just a thought.Eating With Othershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07885274679677042833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561748834204284315.post-25345354739913096552011-03-03T14:00:27.793-05:002011-03-03T14:00:27.793-05:00Oops, I mean we got an Apple monitor.Oops, I mean we got an Apple monitor.KrisBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561748834204284315.post-20989109193589074382011-03-03T13:58:03.323-05:002011-03-03T13:58:03.323-05:00Oh, and here is what we did to avoid the big cable...Oh, and here is what we did to avoid the big cable fees. We knocked our cable down to basic. We got a Mac Mini and a Mac monitor, and hooked the cable up to the Mini. We got EyeTV, a program that manages the channels that we do get quite nicely, with a program guide, ability to record like a DVR and ability to set up for automatic recording. Whatever programs that I don't have on cable, I watch from the web site for the channels. <br /><br />The monitor is fantastic (and we didn't get the biggest one), with sharp picture and gorgeous colors. We had a wireless keyboard that we hadn't been using, and we got a wireless trackpad, so I can do all of this from my couch, which is a good thing when you are balancing beads, which have a tendency to roll off and disappear into tiny hiding places.<br /><br />We also got Netflix, and we are seeing so many movies that we missed in the past and all the current ones that we don't want to spend lots of money in the movie theaters to see. Netflix has tons of TV and documentaries, too. We figure that in 2 years, we will have paid for the Mini and the monitor in what we aren't paying the cable compay, and we'll actually have something to show for it. All this and no more big cable tv bills.KrisBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561748834204284315.post-48351064256406307952011-03-03T13:46:15.919-05:002011-03-03T13:46:15.919-05:00Carrie, I also will stop beading when I want to se...Carrie, I also will stop beading when I want to see what is going on. Unless it is one of my very favorite shows, I can't seem to just watch and not do something else at the same time. Often I also read the paper, pay bills and check out my favorite sites on my computer while watching.KrisBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561748834204284315.post-44581438572086251972011-03-03T11:45:25.354-05:002011-03-03T11:45:25.354-05:00Kris,
I usually crochet while I'm watching TV...Kris,<br /><br />I usually crochet while I'm watching TV. I like to have my hands busy, if for no other reason than to keep me from chewing my nails! Oddly, it helps me focus better on the action (unless it's very visual action, during which I actually put the yarn down!)Carrie Arnoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02569839838912988783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561748834204284315.post-55957451587931685902011-03-03T11:39:00.784-05:002011-03-03T11:39:00.784-05:00Being able to enjoy TV sounds like a sign of recov...Being able to enjoy TV sounds like a sign of recovery from that negative mind of ED to me! I like to make necklaces and bracelets, and I love having my favorite shows playing at the same time. It's double the pleasure.KrisBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561748834204284315.post-66558301305875119452011-03-03T08:34:48.835-05:002011-03-03T08:34:48.835-05:00For YEARS I was a PBS snob. I watched tv, but ONL...For YEARS I was a PBS snob. I watched tv, but ONLY to tune into PBS. Then my first baby was born. I was too tired to read books and I bored with my CD collection. When he was about 6 months old I finally broke down and got cable. OMG! I was embarassed at how much I loved it! Shhh don't tell anyone!<br /><br />My oldest child is now almost 13 years old and seriously i'd be lost without cable! I LOVE Law and Order, House and documentaries. I still watch a lot of PBS, but I also watch a lot of other stuff too. More than anything though, giving in to cable has taught me to lighten up and not take myself so seriously.<br /><br />Recently, we splurged and got 2 DVR's for the house. I sometimes debate the wisdom of that decision, but I figure DVR'ing Oprah is cheaper than therapy so i'm saving money! :-)KLhttp://www.E-mailsISentToKatie.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561748834204284315.post-63800019671740549252011-03-03T07:20:03.673-05:002011-03-03T07:20:03.673-05:00I used to work with a guy who totally, unabashedly...I used to work with a guy who totally, unabashedly, loved television. He loved it the same way that some people love cars or football or quilting. He owned THREE TiVos because he never wanted to miss a show. He watched entire series in record time. I got him hooked on Degrassi! It was really refreshing, because he was so unashamed. He was so unapologetic. He just, simply, loved TV. I think that knowing him and seeing his obsession and realizing that I was totally OK with it really helped me to get over my TV "thing." Sometimes I just need to turn my brain off. And I think you said something not long ago about how House reruns gave you something "familiar" and in that somehow comforting. I totally get that. I had to give up cable when I made all my employment switch decisions. I miss having it! But thankfully, Netflix and my little antenna have kept me sated. :)Libbynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561748834204284315.post-2605170814918336612011-03-03T06:13:10.223-05:002011-03-03T06:13:10.223-05:00I watch two TV shows: House and Glee.
House beca...I watch two TV shows: House and Glee.<br /><br />House because I just love the medical aspect and Hugh Laurie. Glee....well, we all need some stupid entertainment once in awhile.<br /><br />But I'm too ADD to sit for much longer than one show. I can barely 'allow' myself to relax to watch a movie. Watching an hour television show is a big step for me. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561748834204284315.post-68543369152177973652011-03-03T03:52:45.362-05:002011-03-03T03:52:45.362-05:00I don't have a TV either - for financial reaso...I don't have a TV either - for financial reasons more than anyone else - but I do enjoy watching trashy TV when I'm at my parents' house ;) It's great that you are allowing yourself to relax like that! I have to settle for watching my House DVD boxsets on my laptop...Katiehttp://themilkfreeway.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561748834204284315.post-48383134601992115572011-03-03T03:08:04.224-05:002011-03-03T03:08:04.224-05:00Sounds beautiful. The cutting yourself slack part....Sounds beautiful. The cutting yourself slack part. The being ok w/having fun part. Perfect. :)hmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561748834204284315.post-83472905154636171292011-03-02T23:52:33.324-05:002011-03-02T23:52:33.324-05:00I am the exact same way. I don't have a TV, an...I am the exact same way. I don't have a TV, and I've always been one of those "I don't watch TV" people. But now that I live alone, and I'm moving through my ED, I'm giving myself a free pass to watch crappy TV on my computer when I get home. If I need to do schoolwork, I generally do it elsewhere. Home is where I can wear sweats and watch a lot of television and give my brain and body a rest. A year ago, I would have felt really guilty for "lazing" about. But there are worse things to be doing, and it gives me such great relaxation! It's my little treat.Twirling Girlhttp://twirlinggirl.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com