Something was Different Today

Something felt different today. I was on a walk with my dog, but that is not what was different. On this walk I brought my iPod and was listening to Origin of Symmetry. Now don't get me wrong, Origin is a good album, but something was felt wrong.

Then I realized it. The music I was listening to was occupying my mind. I was still getting physical exercise, but I wasn't experiencing the outdoors. My walks not only get me outside and exercising, they also give me an escape from media. They give me a break from computers, music, the internet, TV, etc. Now, I don't think that those things are bad, just sometimes I need a break from them all.