I read a lot about the joys of unplugging. Being without the internet or television allows you to reconnect with things that are important in life, or so it’s been said. I’ve been without both since late Monday night (until this evening) and I’ve learned that what’s important in life is….
The internet and television!
I’m joking (sorta, maybe), but I do think there’s a distinct different between choosing to unplug say when you’re spending a weekend with loved ones and being forced to when a storm rips the cable line from your house and puts it in your neighbors yard.
Can I just add that I’m deathly afraid that a tree is going to fall on our house during one of these strong summer storms? I’m pretty sure it was a limb that knocked the wire down.
Of course, this would happen the week I decide not to make any sort of weekday plans whatsoever. Maybe it was a good thing though. Without the distraction of the Internet or cable (really the internet, I don’t watch much tv, but when the internet is not available that’s different.), I focused on cooking some nice meals and that I did. (I’m kind of on my own in the evenings; Jason is usually asleep.)
And after three days of not blogging, I have Writer’s Block. Figures. I can tell you this. Last night, I made Quinoa Broccoli Casserole.
This was not what you’d call a quick meal. It took well over an hour to make. But it was tasty and besides, I didn’t have anything else to do. Even Jason, who typically doesn’t like quinoa (gasp!), thought it was really good.
Casseroles should be more popular. They are pretty delicious. At least this one was.
Now if you’ll excuse me, Jeopardy is on.
Haha I would DIE without internet.
I love nights when I don’t have anything to do and can spend an hour making dinner. Doesnt really happen anymore these days, so I guess I should say I lovED those days. That casserole looks really good.
Hahah you crack me up, I love your sense of humor, seriously. Jo tells me you are just like you write in real life and I dig that!!
All that aside, I totally agree that there’s a difference between choosing to unplug and having it being chosen for you. Not the same at all! Very frustrating! Buuuut at least you got to try a new recipe – that sounds so yummy!! Scott won’t eat casserole or I’d totally make this (he likes everything in it). He has a thing for casseroles…”too many things mixed together.” Um, ok. haha.
Thanks! I think I am pretty much the same as I come off here, although I am a little shier and quieter in real life.
Unplugging on purpose because you’re involved in things is one thing…being unplugged while you’re not doing anything is a completely different thing! I’m glad you got to cook though. Dinner looks delicious!
I really like when you review recipes. Then I know which ones I should try.
I guess I shouldn’t tell you about the tree that fell on a truck at 5th street… someone was actually in the truck too!
Was the person okay?
I don’t know… I only saw the teaser. Probably or they would have given it a more dramatic lead.
Yum! That looks great. Too bad M doesn’t like quinoa and claims it hurts his stomach
Forced to unplug is totally different, I agree 
Glad you are back!
I got ya…whenever my internet is down I get so irritated and then slightly ashamed by how dependent I am on it.
I love a good casserole! But I would probably shrivel and die without the Internet. Sad, but true.
I hate being unplugged… lol. But I love a good casserole!!!
I love the internet and tv- and I’m not sorry! I feel like it’s my way to unwind at the end of the day. And there’s so many good shows on.
That being said- I totally don’t miss it when I’m on vacation. I was without tv for 2 weeks during my honeymoon and didn’t miss it one bit! I even joked about just not watching tv for a while after we got home (that didn’t last). And of course, we were having too much fun exploring the PAC NW to care about our shows…
I was sitting at home yesterday evening wanting to do nothing but catch up with the DVR when the power went out. I was pissed! When we are on vacation at the campground, I couldn’t care less, but if I’m at home and the power goes out, it pisses me off!
I’ve taken a 3 week hiatus from all things blog/internet related and I have no idea why. But like you said, when a storm knocks the power out, I crawl the walls waiting for internet!
Glad you got your cable & internet back! I agree- when its forced upon you, its no fun. And I agree 100% about casseroles. I love them.