When I was very young, and couldn't understand anything yet, I would sit in front of the TV with my family, watching whatever was on. When I was a little older, I would watch children's TV shows with my sisters such as Dora, Blues Clues, Word World, and Mr. Roger's neighborhood. These shows helped me develop my knowledge and cognitive skills as a child, and were adequate learning tools. As a teen, I would watch copious amounts of Disney Channel, binge watching shows like Hannah Montana, Wizards of Waverly Place, Good Luck Charlie, etc. These shows were a huge part of my childhood, and became routine for me. I became invested in the TV I watched as a teenager, and continued this habit. Around the time high school came around I was watching more advanced shows such as Friends, The Office, Gossip Girl, etc. The story lines and plots of these shows were so intricate, and they swept me in, making me apart of their world. I would watch TV religiously; Netflix was often my best friend and confidant. I began to rely on television as a source of ease and as a stress reliever from the high stress normality of my high school life. Sports, clubs, academics, volunteering; it all faded away the moment I turned on the tv to watch whichever show I was obsessing about at the time. I would focus on watching the show, and instantly my mind would relax and I would feel calm. Ever since I discovered the effect that TV had on me, I used it as an escape and a relaxant in my daily life. Now in college, I do not have as much time to watch TV as freely as I used to; I now see TV as a treat or a gift. I see it as something to look forward to when I finish my work; a motivator of sorts. TV and its role in my life has changed drastically over the years, but so have I and I wouldn't have it any other way.