I would record all sorts of music from the radio...of course, the beginning of every song was cut off, but that didn't bother me much.
Then I learned how to record movies. I was always needing more blank VHS tapes to record my shows and movies. I would look through the TV guide and decide which movies I wanted to record. Then I would sit in front of the TV with my blank tape in the VCR waiting for the perfect moment to hit the "record" button. I would sometimes record 2 or 3 movies on the same tape. I remember one mixed tape included The Sandlot, The Bodyguard (you know, with Whitney Houston) and Rookie of the Year. I was probably 9 or so (and didn't have many friends, obviously).
Then I learned how to set the timer to record a movie. So I was able to record my shows even if I wasn't going to be home to manually hit the "record" button. I thought it was the coolest thing ever!
One year for my birthday I really wanted a Karaoke machine. I couldn't sing to save my life (still can't), but I loved that I could record myself. I remember me and my cousin singing Trisha Yearwood's song, She's in Love with a Boy and being thoroughly entertained. We would record, rewind, listen, then record again, rewind, then listen. We thought we were so cool.
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I think my biggest concern when we made the switch from VCR to DVD player was that I wouldn't be able to record things from the TV anymore (not without spending lots of money on additional equipment anyway). It was a very valid concern.
So, you can imagine how happy I was when we got DVR. Holy cow! Best thing ever!
This is me...word for word. Except I recorded MTV instead of movies. I still have Nirvana Unplugged, Eric Clapton Unplugged, and a few episodes of Making the Video.
ReplyDeleteWe have GOT to get DVR! Cable, I can live without. But I think I'll ask for the Wii, Wii Fit Plus, and DVR for Christmas. :) And I commented on your Bachelor post!
ReplyDeleteI think you could write a very entertaining memoir, Jen. You've already got a lot of great stuff to draw from on your blog. I think you've got some good themes as well.
ReplyDeleteI remember recording over my mix tapes so many times that you could hear music over music...haha. Now that I have a DVR, I don't know what I'd do without it! Other than probably not watch as much tv...
ReplyDeleteSeriously! Once you get DVR you can't go back. I think I would die! I'm a much happier Mom because I can record tv :)
ReplyDeleteI SO love your random blog posts. You remind me of my best friend in elementary school-- she was totally random and hilarious. So thank you for being like her. Only I like you too, and have never met you! Weirdos. :) Pretty sure I was obsessed with the '96 Olympics and taped all of the gymnastics meets and competitions. I have them saved in a box with all my Olympic trinkets and things. And yes... mix tapes are the bomb. I have yet to really consume DVR and all that-- I just got my first iPod a few months ago. all in time. :)
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