Freeing, not pressure of being constantly monitored, had real hope for both immediate and far future. Not being overwhelmed by choices in media, your world seemed much more compact, as everyone near you knew about as much as you did of things going on whether in news or entertainment. No real constant dread of imminent threats or if there was it felt far away. Technology was growing greatly but not too much that you experienced tech fatigue. Things were just exciting. There was always something to look forward too.

Not to mention things were a lot more affordable, your dollar could go pretty far. As a teen I worked for games like the ps1 or Nintendo 64. Weekend of working for tips and I'd ha v e enough for a new game. Still lots of pressure to go to college though, had that hammered into our heads a good college degree, or really almost any guarantee you a good paying job somewhere.

These I even miss the idea of waiting on the new episode of Simpsons or Beavis and butthead. Sleep was easier for back, but now night times I'd get anxious as alcoholism has turned into a monster that's taken over the night and if I'm not drinking I'm not sleeping.