Assignment 5- Sarah Clark- TV

I have always thought that I watch TV because it relaxes me. When I return home after playing tennis or going to school,  I usually watch about 20 minutes on Netflix. I do this because it relaxes me, but in reality, watching TV probably stresses me out even more. Because I put aside my homework and other responsibilities to watch TV, I end up not enjoying the show as much as I would if I had already taken care of my work. Needless to say, the task of abstaining from watching TV is daunting. Despite all the advantages of a life without TV, some shows seem to make these advantages worthless. For example, I would rather watch my favorite show, Breaking Bad, even if I’m stressed when I’m watching it, than do something actually productive. I would even rather watch a show I don’t enjoy than be working on homework. Last spring, when my brother and I returned home from school, we spent about a month going through and watching every free movie On Demand. Yes, it was a complete waste of time, but I wouldn’t go back and have it any other way.