Television is unwatchable. So how does one like me, with an alleged, though as yet undiagnosed touch of ADHD, fill the hours between work and bed?
I try to remain active, though I work mostly nights, limiting my apres-shift options somewhat.
Friends? Got a few of those, though admittedly the available pool is evaporating as the people around me appear to have less trouble getting on with their lives (marriage, etc.).
I read, I like to write, I go to the gym, but I'm talking here about what to do with that rejuvenating, shut-down-the-brain-a-little time where one seems inevitably drawn to the TV.
The computer. Seems the natural and obvious outlet. The computer, and the Internet specifically, provide a world of distraction; limitless and easily accessed. Email is enjoyable, though, see Evaporating Pool of Friends, above. Gambling was nice, while it was arguably legal. Video games are fun, though as I progress deeply into my thirties I am having increasing trouble justifying the necessary time investment. Downloading free porn is A LOT of work, then there are all the hacker/virus concerns, and the inescapable loss of self-respect. Everything else costs money, so...
A Blog.
The pile of French and Spanish language books, the running shoes, the guitar and the keyboard collecting dust in my home are damning testimony to what is likely to come of this endeavor, but someone whom I love and respect has a blog which she has kept up rather nicely for some time now, so it seems worth a shot...and I do love to write.
We'll see...
