The Television is the Devil

Ok first of all, just ignore the fact that I'm sitting in front of the laptop typing this instead of doing any one of the countless things that I need to do today. I'm a professional procrastinator, remember? Ironically, this blog is about getting up off your duff and getting stuff done--which I am clearly not doing at the moment. Regardless...

I have decided that the television is evil. During the day anyway. In the evenings, for the most part, it is for sports (ok, ok, and the Disney Channel). In my house anyway. Most of the time. But during the day it is nothing but a distraction that keeps us (read: me) away from doing the things that I need to do. Even if it's just the friggen Weather Channel, if it's on while I'm home and up, I find myself staring at it. I'm no better than my children whom I complain about when they sit staring, mesmorized by the stupid thing.

I used to change the channel at 9am when Mike & Mike went off. I'd flip over to the Weather Channel to see what was going on, because I'm a weather geek AND because I can't stand Skip Bayless who is on the show that comes on ESPN2 after M&M goes off. Well, I've noticed that recently, the Weather Channel has been sucking me in. I'm either fascinated by all the snow out East that my brother-in-law is doubtlessly enjoying or I'm waiting/watching/hoping & praying for the temps around here to slowly begin to climb. (Please God, soon mkay?) Either way, I'll stop in the hallway and stare at the thing and then next thing you know, I'm sitting and petting one of the dogs. Next thing you know...bam! Two hours are gone. Really?

So back to my normal rountine. TV is off at 9am. Period. (Well, except for during March Madness and when the Cubs are on...lol, look I'm already giving myself an out.) My music comes on the computer (the next blog pertains to this...ohhhh I'm such a teaseeee!) and I'm determined to be more productive. There. I've said it out loud (sorta) so now I have to stick to it, right? Right.