I am intentionally spending this month not playing video games. To see if I can. To see how it feels. To see what I do instead. To see what I learn. I know that I have at least another week to go, but I think I've already learned what I'm going to learn this month (i.e. not much).

So, what wisdom has come to me during this month of denial?

1. I really love video games. This is actually a confirmation, not a realization. I can do without them if I had to, but I don't want to. I really like video games. Like, really. They are a source of unmitigated enjoyment. I'm looking forward to August.
2. I like reading too.
3. I don't like watching TV. At all. I really can't stand it. Just the sound of TV shows drives me kinda nuts.
4. Having given up games for a month, I didn't really do anything more productive with my time. Just read more than usual. Tried watching a couple TV shows. I didn't suddenly become all creative or, like, a superhero or anything.

So, nothing particularly revelatory, but it's still a worthwhile experience for its test of my will and my relationship to video games.

Happy gaming. I'll be joining you in just over a week.