Signs of Aging

Though I'm a ripe 22-years-old less than a year out of college, I've noticed some alarming signs of aging. For example:

One year ago, I watched TV. Not only did I watch live TV, but I watched TV online. Hell, I watched bad TV online.

Now, I watch the The Rachel Maddow Show and occasionally reruns of Seinfeld. Sometimes I turn on Lost, only to find that a.) I have no idea what's going on and b.) it gives me anxiety. Thanks to the deluxe cable package, I also watch movies I've already seen. In one week, I tuned in to snippits of The Reader, Schindler's List, Blackhawk Down, and The Boy In The Striped Pajamas before realizing that I had seen three Holocaust films too many.

One year ago, sleeping in meant after noon.

Now, it means after 9AM.

One year ago, the word "splurge" applied to shoes, t-shirts, concert tickets, and similar items.

Now, it means buying meat at the grocery store.

One year ago, going out meant pre-gaming at the house and leaving by 11PM.

Now, it means having an after-work beer and getting home before 11PM.

More Love For "Men Of Craft"

I'm not going to pretend I don't enjoy seeing links to my story months after its premiere on Intern Edition. I really do appreciate people finding it, watching it, and posting it on their blogs.

Most recently, I've discovered it on Against The Wood Grain. It's a blog run by Brad Reynolds, a studio art major at the University of Idaho. Here's what he had to say:

I just found this amazing segment about men in the craft world on the NPR website! It was put together by Jess Gitner, and it helps to know there are other male pioneer crafters out there somewhere.

Thanks for the love, Brad! I haven't been doing any more multimedia stories lately, but I'm still enjoying post-college life and especially work. More to come on the blog once those 6- and 7-day weeks slow down a bit. Thanks for reading, Gitnerfans!