March Sanity

Farewell February. I have successfully survived a month without consuming alcohol. It was shockingly much more difficult than I thought it would be, but I'm really glad I did it. Knowing I can fully enjoy social gatherings without alcohol is worth remembering. I will be happily returning to drinking occasionally, careful to avoid overindulgence. Last month I also started a tradition of adding a positive habit to my routine with moderate success. So what to I have in store for March? I know you are all on the edge of your seats.

I could probably continue to cut out food related overindulgences forever, but I've decided to mix things up. This month I'm going to put myself on a media diet. The thought of not watching any movies or tv shows makes me break out into cold sweats (which just goes to show how much of a problem I have) but I think I can reasonably limit myself to a few hours a week without having a mental breakdown. Have you ever had Hulu ask you if you needed a break? I have. Hulu asked me if I was sure I wanted to continue using their product since I'd been watching for so long. Embarrassing. But I shall overcome.

I've decided to limit myself to five hours of solo tv or film watching per week. This allows me an episode of tv every day after work or two full movies, which seems reasonable. It also keeps me from being a social outcast by allowing me to enjoy communal media consumption. Watching a movie with Mike, or catching a tv show with friends does not count against my meager allowance.

I can't wait to see if this opens up my evenings to other productive enterprises or just makes me sit watching a blank screen thinking longingly of what I could be watching. I'll be sure to let you know.

As for the new habit? Vitamins. Lame, I know. But I watched a terrifying documentary on Netflix called "Food Matters" that convinced me that something as simple as taking vitamins can have a big impact on my health. Better systemic health seems worth trying to remember to take a single pill a day. I'll let you know how that goes too.

Bring on a new month, a new season on Covert Affairs, and a new challenge.

~Claire Out