A few years ago, my mom and I discussed starting a project to write articles together because we both love writing. She suggested we write about TV, "it looks like TV has changed our lives a lot." Unfortunately, we never finished writing this article as my mother fell sick. Since then, I've been thinking about working on the article alone and dedicating time to finish it.
Now, look around our house. We have TVs in almost every room, even the bathroom! This is not to mention TVs have even extended to our computers, laptops, iPads, and iPhones. However, when I was a child, TV was not very popular. The first time I watched TV was with my mom in her office, where people crowded around a public TV to watch shows. My mom didn't take me to watch sitcoms or movies. Instead, she took me to learn the New Concept of English. She believed it would be valuable for me in the future. I'm grateful she taught me English, allowing me to travel to a new country thousands of miles away and live there for almost 20 years. The place has become my new home, and I enjoy speaking English daily. It's opened up a new world. I'll never forget sitting in front of a small TV with my mom and listening to English.
Another memory is when my dad got a quota at work to buy a black and white TV. We purchased a bland white TV, which stayed in our home for almost 10 years. We watched many TV shows, some from our internal network within our living community. Looking back, the shows could have been better made, but it didn't matter to me that time. The stories were terrific. We watched, enjoyed, and followed them. That was my childhood.
I have a vivid memory of the time when everyone in my neighborhood was watching a Japanese cartoon, and I realized that my neighbor had a color TV. It was a beautiful sight to see my favorite character adorned in colorful clothing. However, my family could not afford a color TV back then. That experience taught me an important lesson: we can't always have what we want. We have to work hard and earn it and appreciate everything we have at present. Television has the power to connect people by reflecting our true selves.
I'm a fan of big TVs because they give me a cinematic feeling or experience. I once bought a big TV for almost $4000, now worth just a few hundred dollars, but I enjoyed it while I had it. Big TVs are no longer a luxury for many people.
Video media is taking up a lot of our time and attention. Computers, iPads, and smartphones have extended the TV experience. We watch YouTube videos for 6 to 7 hours daily, connecting with people and hearing their stories. I even share my videos with my sons, who live far away, to tell them my stories and connect with them.
TV is not just an object; it's a world that connects us with others. All these memories are sweet and memorable. TV is so impactful because we love visuals and stories, and watching it gives us a sense of satisfaction. I am writing this in memory of my mom, whom I love as always.
Now, look around our house. We have TVs in almost every room, even the bathroom! This is not to mention TVs have even extended to our computers, laptops, iPads, and iPhones. However, when I was a child, TV was not very popular. The first time I watched TV was with my mom in her office, where people crowded around a public TV to watch shows. My mom didn't take me to watch sitcoms or movies. Instead, she took me to learn the New Concept of English. She believed it would be valuable for me in the future. I'm grateful she taught me English, allowing me to travel to a new country thousands of miles away and live there for almost 20 years. The place has become my new home, and I enjoy speaking English daily. It's opened up a new world. I'll never forget sitting in front of a small TV with my mom and listening to English.
Another memory is when my dad got a quota at work to buy a black and white TV. We purchased a bland white TV, which stayed in our home for almost 10 years. We watched many TV shows, some from our internal network within our living community. Looking back, the shows could have been better made, but it didn't matter to me that time. The stories were terrific. We watched, enjoyed, and followed them. That was my childhood.
I have a vivid memory of the time when everyone in my neighborhood was watching a Japanese cartoon, and I realized that my neighbor had a color TV. It was a beautiful sight to see my favorite character adorned in colorful clothing. However, my family could not afford a color TV back then. That experience taught me an important lesson: we can't always have what we want. We have to work hard and earn it and appreciate everything we have at present. Television has the power to connect people by reflecting our true selves.
I'm a fan of big TVs because they give me a cinematic feeling or experience. I once bought a big TV for almost $4000, now worth just a few hundred dollars, but I enjoyed it while I had it. Big TVs are no longer a luxury for many people.
Video media is taking up a lot of our time and attention. Computers, iPads, and smartphones have extended the TV experience. We watch YouTube videos for 6 to 7 hours daily, connecting with people and hearing their stories. I even share my videos with my sons, who live far away, to tell them my stories and connect with them.
TV is not just an object; it's a world that connects us with others. All these memories are sweet and memorable. TV is so impactful because we love visuals and stories, and watching it gives us a sense of satisfaction. I am writing this in memory of my mom, whom I love as always.
