Let's Learn Swiss German – My TV Adventures & Why I Hardly Watch Anymore!

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When I was a kid, we didn’t have a TV at home. That meant I spent
my time doing other things – crafting, playing outside, hanging
out with friends, playing guitar, even reading and drawing. That
was just normal. And the internet? That wasn’t even around yet!


 


But then, when I was in 4th grade, at around 11 years old,
something big happened – we got a TV! And wow, that changed
everything.


 


Before, I was always busy doing things. But once we had a TV, I
started spending more and more time glued to the screen. We
didn’t even have that many channels, but once I sat down – maybe
just to watch the news with my dad – I couldn’t stop. It was like
a trap.


 


Nowadays, people talk about social media addiction, but back
then, TV was already a problem! I found myself watching more and
more, sleeping less, and wasting hours flipping through channels.
During the week, I was fine – I had school, homework, guitar
lessons, and activities that kept me busy. But on Friday and
Saturday evenings, it was the worst. Instead of going to bed
early, I’d stay up watching TV until I was completely exhausted.


 


Even today, moving images still have a hypnotic effect on me. If
my kids are watching a bedtime story on TV, I find myself sitting
down with them! Maybe it's just an excuse to take a break. And
honestly, modern films and TV shows are designed to grab your
attention even more than before – flashing lights, fast-moving
scenes, everything designed to keep you hooked.


 


So, if you compare today’s movies and TV with those from the
past, it’s on a whole new level. Have you noticed that too? Over
time, I had to teach myself to watch TV intentionally, not just
let it suck me in. That’s why today, our TV is stored away in the
basement, and I hardly ever watch movies anymore.


 


But don’t get me wrong – I’m not a saint! These days, everyone
has a smartphone, and temptation is always just a click away.
That’s why I often avoid starting in the first place – it’s just
easier for me. But if I do have a weak moment, time flies before
I even realize it. That’s why I use content blockers to keep
myself in check.


 


These days, I barely use social media in my free time. I already
spend so much time in front of a screen for work that I try to
balance it out in my personal life. Last weekend, for example, I
joined a dance class where people from different cultures teach
their traditional dances. I met so many interesting people, and
who knows – maybe I’ll find some friends who want to keep
practicing with me.
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