Who needs a TV

I have not had regularly access to a TV for about 3 years now. And even then it was for just over a year at my first apartment in Hawaii.

And no, I do not miss it.

I especially do not miss it on huge TV time sucks like today...Superbowl Sunday. In today's world of Facebook and text messaging, I'm bound to hear all about the game...play by play...whether I want to know or not.

So no, I do not miss having a TV.

What I DO miss is the camaraderie that often surrounds a day like this. Yes the game may be what brings all over to one person's house. But in the end, I'm far more interested in spending the time with the people than watching overpaid meat heads slam into each other on the field, or listen to overzealous fans in a bar wish horrible deaths, injuries and accidents upon players, referees or rival fans. Maybe that's why I never got into football. Or any sport for that matter. I only ever seem to see the worst it brings out in people.

So today is not about the sport. Or the big game itself. Though I know of many, many people who will be glued to the screen in anticipation of the outcome. And probably chastise me for my lack of interest.

I'll be spending the time at a friend's house. AFTER Ross and I see a play. And while the friends will have the game on, most of us will have most of our attention elsewhere. The flicker in the background will undoubtedly provide some entertainment. Well, at least the commercials will.

So may your team win. I'm sure Facebook will let me know all of your joys or frustrations in a few hours. So I won't be too disappointed if I happen to miss that big play that seals the game's win.