• Jul. 15, 2007
Media Monster
I'm rather notorious for liking a trend when its on its way out. Clothes, techie toys, you name it-when it's first introduced, I don't like it, but when everyone has one, I finally decide its the best thing since sliced bread. The only exception to this are capris-I think I've loved them from day one and I hope they never go out of style!
Take cell phones-back in college, Jennifer's family paid for one-just in case. Well, with two girls (Jen & me) driving back and forth to college daily on a dangerous stretch of black top, I can see why one of us needed one. But the reality was, Jen would call her mom and tell her what she wanted for dinner or to ask if she got something in the mail. I didn't think I'd really need a cell phone...then I got one. Of course, I don't know how I lived without it.
Then ringtones came along and again, I really didn't think I needed any. Although I love having all my peeps assigned to their group with a coordinating ring tone, I can make do with what Cingular gives me on my phone. I didn't get green with envy when Shane downloaded some cool ringtones...really, I didn't. I had to replace the PRC's cell phone this weekend, which I carry all the time and pretend is my own (no need to carry 2 phones, right?), but the standard ring tones are soooo lame. So, what have I been doing this afternoon? That's right. Getting addicted to ringtones. My friends' calls are now assigned to Bad Company's title track ;). Shane will appreciate Tonight by Kutless...too fun!
I'm not so impressed with TV media, though. I have had some free time in the evenings lately, when the kids are off at their 17th VBS of the summer, and I've flipped on the old tube while folding clothes. No kidding-every time for the last at least half dozen times I've turned on the TV, there's been something sexual on. It's not just the shows, either, it's the commericals. I know this isn't new, but it's just bugging me again.
We pretty much only use our TV to watch DVDs and videos. Some Saturday morning cartoons are allowed. The more I've backed off the TV and popular movies, the more disgusted I am when I do watch TV. TV is saturated with PC propaganda-most notably gay/lesbian promotion, right along side premarital sex. If you land on a show that doesn't touch those two topics (you must be watching something I'm not, lol), then you get messed up familes to laugh at--you know, the cute, smart wife/dumb husband shows. I fight my tendencies to lead my husband enough, I don't need TV to encourage me to flip flop our roles.
I want to lead a holy and pure lifestyle without being legalistic. That's my goal. Who's with me? Anybody figured out that exact balance? Is there a ringtone that can remind me to do that?
Comments
• Jul. 15, 2007
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Posted by bearsmom
Okay, You're Cute! If you find that ringtone, please pass it along. I, too, am shocked at how awful and uncreative TV has become. Ugly! I think if we ever perfect the balance between holiness and legalism, we will already be home. But let's keep pushing forward, in Jesus name.
• Jul. 16, 2007
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Posted by Anonymous
what's my ringtone??? something better than the one I have for you I hope. I think I'll go download a new one for you right now!!! And, um, what's up with the trash talk on my cell phone useage in the old days???
Love,
Me
• Jul. 16, 2007
Jen, my dear....
Posted by Glory
"Baaaaad Company, I can't deny it....Baaaad Company, till the day I die...."
All my "friends" currently have the same ringtone...it's easier on my girls that way :) They are my answering service, ya know!
You are the only friend I can talk trash about...because you love me unconditionally, lol! I think it was fair to say I was being a cell phone legalistic freak back then, lol.
• Jul. 16, 2007
Bearsmom~
Posted by Glory
You're right, I only think we'll get to that perfect balance in Glory. Its frustrating, though to think we have it down, then look back later and see we were so far off. At least that's what I've done, maybe I'm all alone there, but I doubt it!
Thanks for the comments!