I am constantly watching the news or Court TV. Even when I am cleaning or doing something around the house, I have the news on. There is so much violence and horrible things out there. I guess being an addict, I tend to notice that it seems like there is always something about drugs on the news. I know that the public needs to be informed of things, but I swear I wouldn't know half the kinds of drugs out there if it weren't for the media. I think they over publicize and advertise things to much.
Today on Court TV they are talking about the death penalty. I am not saying whethet I am for it or against it, but the topic bothers me either way. Time for me to turn off the TV and find a good book! Any suggestions?
Dear Michelle... you have a really good point. I am the same way. I rarely ever watch the news because most of it is about crime and drugs. I stay informed though... i think it is important to stay informed... but not have it on 24/7, you know what i mean? Try watching more uplifting shows. It used to really bother me when i first got clean... but not so much anymore. I try to watch funny tv shows. Love, Bri :)
take a nice walk.or yes read a book on recovery.find a cozy place in your house and lookout te window with a cup of tea ,or what ever you prefer.and just think good healty thoughts,tv is a bad thing for some .you will be just fine angel ,,,,love poopie
I know hon.i agree..
the topic of late IS the death penalty....someone actually called us late last night and asked us if we were watching CNN...I thought..oh dear Lord...why? Whathappened?
It was to do with a person being executed at 12:00 midnight (our time)
I was upset....why would i want to watch a show on that? I can't stop it!? Dont know if he is guilty or not...but that he is being executed......i didnt watch.
Instead, I laid awake half the night and thought about judgment.
Yes i think we are more susesptible to the wotlds pain. - Thatwhy we BECAME addicts..lolol
Hugs
A
the topic of late IS the death penalty....someone actually called us late last night and asked us if we were watching CNN...I thought..oh dear Lord...why? Whathappened?
It was to do with a person being executed at 12:00 midnight (our time)
I was upset....why would i want to watch a show on that? I can't stop it!? Dont know if he is guilty or not...but that he is being executed......i didnt watch.
Instead, I laid awake half the night and thought about judgment.
Yes i think we are more susesptible to the wotlds pain. - Thatwhy we BECAME addicts..lolol
Hugs
A
Good day. 2005 was a great year for books, particularly non-fiction but there were some really great fiction reads as well. Firstly, I picked up East of Eden for the third time in my life and was just as captivated as the first time. What a great read, I put it up there with War and Peace and there isn't a better character developer and creater as Steinbeck, especially in the California novels.
Here are some of my favs from the year.
Fiction
Kafka on the Shore by Murakami- Powerful, dark, and as graceful a read as any.
Saturday by Ian McEwan- I don't normally love McEwan and was not part of the popular opinion on Atonement, but this book is brilliantly written and he proves that he's one of the great authors of our generation. His best yet.
There are so many more that I loved this year but I don't have time right now, but you can email me anytime you like at flipperbaby4747@hotmail.com
I predominantly read non-fiction and here are some dandies from 2005.
1776- If you like early American history, McCullough's second best book to date is a keeper. I loved it.
Postwar by Tony Judt- Maybe the best non-fiction read of the year. Massive detailed account of post-WW2 Europe. Bloody awesome.
I don't know what type of books you like, but I can compile a list that will keep you busy for years. Take care.
Here are some of my favs from the year.
Fiction
Kafka on the Shore by Murakami- Powerful, dark, and as graceful a read as any.
Saturday by Ian McEwan- I don't normally love McEwan and was not part of the popular opinion on Atonement, but this book is brilliantly written and he proves that he's one of the great authors of our generation. His best yet.
There are so many more that I loved this year but I don't have time right now, but you can email me anytime you like at flipperbaby4747@hotmail.com
I predominantly read non-fiction and here are some dandies from 2005.
1776- If you like early American history, McCullough's second best book to date is a keeper. I loved it.
Postwar by Tony Judt- Maybe the best non-fiction read of the year. Massive detailed account of post-WW2 Europe. Bloody awesome.
I don't know what type of books you like, but I can compile a list that will keep you busy for years. Take care.
Michelle32..
Turn off your t.v. The t.v. acts like a drug on the brain, as well. Personally, I would rather journal, do art, ride my bike and read good books. I would say stick to reading--less depressing and more interactive.
Humbly,
Blah
Turn off your t.v. The t.v. acts like a drug on the brain, as well. Personally, I would rather journal, do art, ride my bike and read good books. I would say stick to reading--less depressing and more interactive.
Humbly,
Blah
When I need a break from reality I watch Springer....LOL
You know... i always look at my grandparents and their generation and i wonder to myself... "Why are they so much more at peace and happier than us... esp when they were younger?". I really think it has a lot to do with the fact that they didn't really watch tv... they worked hard and spent time with family and ate dinner together.... things like that. I know at my house the tv is on 24/7 too... i wish i could be like them... but it just seems that life gets in the way. Which is really sad. Luv, Bri :)
you hit the nail on the head bri- they spent time with each other... thats the difference... I mean look.. I am here on the computer... my oldest is on his computer with his friend. My lil guy is half playing half watching TV and my husband is taking a nap!
lol.. i hear ya... and the kiddos here are all in the living room watching cartoons. I know what you mean. I have a lot of respect for that generation. And if you think about it... violence wasn't as prominent as it was back then... i think tv has taught us all to be a**holes to each other... it's sad huh? Luv, Bri ;)
very sad. I always make sure we have dinner together with the TV off... at least we get together time at the very least at dinner... not saying that we spend no time together besides dinner.. but dinner is a constant...should be more often.
I really wish i could get my husband to do that with us at dinner. He has the tv on from the time he gets home to right before bed. I am guilty of it too though. I do try and sit with my little boy at the table though. Luv, Bri :)
bri- I had a hard time getting my husband to do it too... I guilted him... told him that the kids wanted to know things, and hear him talk... yeah I tricked him.. and hid the remote at dinner time until he started to like it... only took a week or so.. now he loves it.
