I know for any generation, there are challenges as it relates to accepting and adjusting to technological advances. To a certain extent, we all learn to put the past behind us and to embrace the change as it leads us to different ways of doing things.
However, as is often the case, everyone has their little things from yesteryear that they miss.
For me, it's two types of experiences, going to the library and browsing through the video store.
The library so much isn't as much of an issue. I love the convenience of being able to read online - and hey - there's nothing stopping me from visiting the library. It's something that I do often and it's just such a different experience from browsing through books online.
The one that I really miss though is the experience of going to the video store. The days of Roger's Video and Blockbuster brick and mortar sites are long gone. There are some specialty mom and pop type stores, but it's just not the same.
Don't get me wrong, I just love the convenience of being to rent through my digital TV, and with my satellite TV subscription, I even get access to movies on the computer. There's no question that I do not miss the "oh damn, I forgot to return the video" feeling the morning after.
But it's just not the same for me. There was something very charming for me to be able to walk up and down the aisles - to go along the perimeter for a new release or perhaps to go browsing through a specific genre. The thrill of "yes! There's one last copy of <insert popular movie here>" and feeling like I just got lucky. I loved picking up a case of some movie I had never heard of and read the back and just take a chance.
It is, what it is - I guess. I don't have to accept or like it though. I'm going to pout and complain about this. That is until I get home and I go and continue watching any of the three movies that I have stored on my PVR that I've been recording.
So I like to eat my cake and have it too - I'm entitled!
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