New TV

Well, we finally succumbed to popular opinion. Eliz and I broke down yesterday and got a flat panel tv. It was a long fight, but in the end, I guess there really wasn't much of a choice. Eventually it would come to pass. This is the less than fun story of how it started.

We had discussed getting a new tv ever since we had gotten married, about 2 years now

(yippee). But we were never really serious about it. Then recently, like the past two months, we decided to sell our old tv. We went through the conventional routes of Craig's list and what not, but had no luck. Then, my little sister Laura decided to move into a new and bigger place. Thus, she needed the tv. She took it off our hands, which was nice. However, we were left with a blank spot in the living room. Not something either of us were concerned about as we try not to watch too much tv anyhow. Man I know this is such a fun and exciting story for everyone out there. But,

yesterday we got a new tv and it wasn't because

we needed it, or really wanted it. No, it was because Eliz found the perfect TV table. A antique style, red tv stand. She loved it, and it was pretty cheap, so we bought it, got it home and then had to go get something to go o

n top of it. Needless to say it's not too bad, I do enjoy the newer, bigger tv. It makes Transformers look AWESOME, and the dork in me thinks it is worth it for that reason alone. But, top picture is the old one, and this is the new one, complete with awesome stand and fun

new side decorations. Why is it that when you get married nothing is ever an easy purchase. One thing always leads to another thing and then there is that damn accessory that must go with the previously purchased thing. Wow, has consumerism enveloped our lives. Too bad. We combated the new tv craze by establishing a "Reading Room" in our

house. This is a tv and stereo free room set up only for ready. It allows for peaceful times in our media infused life. It is quickly becoming one of my most favorite rooms. Even if reading turns into napping, I live it all the same. Comfortable and cozy, just the way it should be.

"Reading Room"