Early on this created some conflict, but I learned to adapt and cheer for the Twins (Vikings, Gophers, Timberwolves, Wild, etc. etc.) Then, ta dah! the invention of online television - and my opportunity to actually get to watch a tv show and not have to watch a million advertisements either! I love the idea of just a few 30 second ads. It is definitely a great way to watch tv!
Now my husband and I have started watching some of our favorite shows online as opposed to live, simply because they're shorter, we can watch when we want, and we don't have to follow any timeline but our own. I do have to admit that we have TiVo (or actually we have Dish Network's version - DiVo) so we rarely watch our favorite shows when they're live. But the point is, we get to rule the television viewing instead of the television ruling us. I wouldn't have it any other way.
My daughter moved into a new apartment this school year and opted to not even get cable tv. She doesn't own a tv at all; just watches her favorite shows on her own schedule through her computer. Has she found the solution to be a perfect one? Not entirely. She said she used to enjoy sitting around with a group of people watching tv - and without one, it's pretty hard to do that. However, she enjoys what she can watch on her own, and I think a tv is on her wish list. I don't even know if she'll spring for the cable!
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