day 2 (brittany caraway)

day two...i picked up a shift at work so wouldnt have my mind on things.like being media deprived for one thing.this gave me a reason to ignore my roommate and not give her rent until the last minute.she just sucks at life.you have to be around her long enough to know.but i knew that if i brought my phone to work i would be tempted to look at it.and if i get caught looking at my phone,my manager would consider terminating me.i did however,get a guest complaint.they were stupid,and i was tired.because yes,a double shot of vodka with sprite is going to be pretty strong.fyi.so i almost got a write up for that,but because i made so much last night,i really didnt care.so i got off and went home.and because i cant use my phone, i had to plan ahead once again.so i made plans to go to a girlfriends house and drink with her,her boyfriend and roomate.that was fun.we talked alot of shit mostly.got pretty tipsy.but i had to work in the morning at 1130.so i set a bedtime for 330.but thankfully i didnt wake up with a hangover,but we all agreed at work that that wouldve taken my mind off things.but i got to work not very good looking,so my manger kept an eye on me.but at least all day saturday i worked from 1045 to 11pm.no worries though.i do feel alot of relief from the worries of everyone else around me.its always bothered me when someone is always on the phone.and their phone is always dead.that sucks.i just really relaxed yesterday.like a vacation.but i still gossip,so its not like im dead because i cant use any media sources.hahaha.

Day 3 Jordan Wiggins

Today was actually the easiest of the three days of deprivation. My Sundays are usually pretty active. I went to church this morning, then out to eat with family, and for the rest of the day I have been studying. The first two days I must say were the worst. My phone, television, and computer are a big part of my everyday regiment, seeing how most of my school work involves the computer and television for news coverage. This project has really tested my discipline in cell phone use. As the directions stated I put my phone away out of reach, actually putting it in my guest bedroom and only using it when needed. When I would need to use my phone for important reasons I would come to a phone swamped with text messages and missed calls. Some actually being very important missed calls. Deprivation from my cell phone has got to be the least draining. Deprivation from the television was with out a doubt my top weakness. I found that I watch more television then I thought. I guess it is one of those activities that help pass time but in essence time should be passed spending it wisely. I found that I read more then usual and I think I read on a regular. But, being away from media brought me closer to myself and realizing what I really enjoy doing. I think some forms of media are a waste of time and we as knowledgeable human beings need to spend more of our time learning like some of the greats such as Einstein, Aristotle, Machiavelli, etc.

Day 1 Jordan Wiggins

No phone, computer, or TV uses today, oh the agony! Today was rather difficult seeing how music is one of my first loves. Today my day consisted of cleaning and studying, two tasks I do that I love to listen to music while doing. While I was doing so, I found it very lonesome in the process. Normally there is something playing in the background that I can hear but today was different. Nothing. I think it will only get tougher as time goes on, but I have found some things to do to pass time like working out (something I do often), reading, and having conversations with different family members. I think this experience is great. I think that we as Americans should not depend on media as the only means of entertainment, and I think with all the technology now we have lost sight of that.