Separation with CABLE

This was a tough one. For the first time in 15 years, NO MORE CABLE TV.

For past 15 years, I've been almost married to my cable TV. My life evolved around cable TV, especially ESPN during those years, and for past 5 years of married life with a house and a kid, HGTV, TLC, Discovery Channel, Food Network, Nick Jr., Disney channels were added to my everyday life.

From Time Warner to Comcast to Charter, everywhere I went, cable TV was part of my life. Latelly, more and more, I felt like my time was being wasted on watching TOO MUCH cable, and it was time to step up to the plate and cut it...cold turkey.

By cutting ties with cable TV brings 2 financial benefits:
1) Save cable bill. This allows me to save about $50/mo in cable bill. I have not decided what I am going to do with extra $50/mo. but I will think of something.
2) Time. By limiting number of hours I spend in front of ESPN, HGTV, and Food Network, this allows me to actual do other things during those saved time. This will definitely allow me to focus on my hobbies, including digital photography and guitar (I am starting off in both hobbies).

People around me thinks I am little crazy for not having Cable at home, but I am still ok. I have FREE TV - Fox, ABC, NBC, CBS, and PBS I can watch for free.

Next couple of months will be tough - I may need to implement 12 step program - but the benefits of saving money with time will make my life more enjoyable. This is a journey...sometimes I have to make some sacrifices along the way, which will results in better life style.