Is Life without Cable Possible?

We recently came home from a full day out and about to snowy, staticy TV reception... no reception. I was scrambling trying to figure out what was going on. I went from our bedroom TV to the living room TV trying different things, but all to no avail. In the meantime, Tara's watching with a smile on her face. She's been talking about not having cable for a while now, and I've always had some sorry excuse to keep it on. The thing about it was, we were getting cable for free. We hadn't ordered it. It used to be offered through our HOA fees, but that was cancelled. Ours was never disconnected. In fact, we were upgraded to the 85 or so channel plan for some reason. So, we knew the day would eventually come that it would be turned off. That time has come.

For me, this has been difficult, and a blessing. I'm a sports fan, so I love having a game on, and watching ESPN. I also enjoy the likes of Man vs. Wild, and an occasional Sci Fi movie. These things aren't bad, but they don't mix well with my lazy tendencies. Honestly, when faced with the decision to veg in front of the TV, or pray/read/play with kids/work around the house/etc... what am I going to choose? (rhetorical question)

This week, I have finally finished a book I've been working on for a couple of months, and I started and finished another book. I have been writing here- three posts in a week is a record for me. And I feel much more fulfilled with how I'm spending my time. I knew it would good for me all along, but I was still holding on to that worldly comfort. Don't worry, I'm not turning into one of those "TV is from the devil" types, but I have to admit I'm not missing it very much right now. And if I really need to watch a game, it has to be at someone's house or at a sports bar or something. That means more opportunity for relationships! It's helped me consider, easier and without as much distraction, the things that really matter.