New Things
I've gone on a TV fast for a year, starting about a week and a half ago. The fast goes like this: i am unable to watch any program on my TV that is not educational (and that will likely be sparing, as ive never had a habit of watching educational programs, though i have been watching Brazilian Jujitsu instructional videos of late.) Renting videos is also not allowed, though i think i will amend the rules to include renting educational stuff, like nature programs (be interesting if i got so hard up for TV that i went out and actually rented nature programs). There is one exception though, which is quickly running out; i am able to watch "Kenny vs.Spenny," a hilarious reality TV show about two best friends living together and competing in weird competitions like "Who can be tied to a goat the longest." i recommend it highly for it funny factor. This show has been part of my daily ritual these days, so ive nearly finished watching all of them. After that, the fast is completely on.
So my plan is to be more productive to compensate for the old habit. im enrolling in private chinese classes a few hours a week, reading more, meditating more, and of course, writing. We'll see how i progress. hopefully i get some stuff done.
