Thinking about the immortal words of Avril Lavigne, I've really started thinking about all the things in life that have become complicated. Whatever happened to simple? There once was a time when people didn't carry smartphones around with them everywhere they went. Cars used to be used sparingly. We cooked our own healthy meals. We could buy peanut butter at the store without having to label read, price match, or decide between 15 different brands.
People look at me like I'm weird when I tell them that we don't have cable TV or that I enjoy biking to work when I can. Sometimes I feel judged when I don't indulge in the same creature comforts as others because I don't find value in them. It's amazing the pity people take on me when they hear about the TV thing. Netflix passwords get handed to me, cable usernames and password get forked over... it's amazing! People can't stand to think that I might be deprived of something.
I'm going to try to start living more simply in the areas that I can. I'll take suggestions, advice, and hints from anyplace I can find them: Other bloggers, friends, family, readers... anyone! When I feel like I've come upon a nugget of truth I'll try to implement it and write about it.
Wish me luck!
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