Friday, June 27, 2008

When the television dies..

My t.v. has gone on the fritz. I have access to another one, but to be honest, I am enjoying my time away from it. Not to mention that t.v.'s are so expensive, as all they sell nowadays is flat screens. So I have had to take my entertainment from other places. Like for instance, reading. Not that I watched much to begin with...usually Sunday's I watched some sort of mindless entertainment whilst doing the housework, laundry, etc. Not anymore. Over the past couple weeks I've read some very good books. Had my t.v. not gone on the fritz, it would have been awhile before I got to them. And between the couple of challenges I am embarking on, I should be quite busy over the summer.

Additionally, I have discovered scrap booking. That's quite enjoyable as well. Looking through old pictures of loved ones far away and no longer with us. I watch as my children go from infant to grown men...all over again. Putting pictures together to tell small stories. Being creative.

And it has given me some time to really connect with the new cat, formerly known as Angus-forever known now as Forest or Gump. I have never met a cat that is so, well, stupid. He's the only cat I know who trips over his own feet. Which makes me laugh so hard. Poor thing. But he's also quite loving. He will stretch himself up on my leg to be picked up and cuddled. Trust me, the diva known as ChinaMoon would never do this. It's beneath her. So Gump spends a lot of time cuddled up on me whilst I read. I find I like that. And I also like him and am growing quite fond of him. Still not orange, still not magickal, but he is in a class all his own.

I am enjoying myself away from the idiot box. And I may never replace it.