Don't bother taking a video of fireworks.
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Same with concerts. I find my self filming my favorite song and then when it's done I realize I barely listened to it.
That's truly sad.
But if I don't video it then how can I prove to my friends on social media that it actually happened?!
People need to be taught that behavior while watching fireworks should be same as in movie theatre. I could not find a place to watch fireworks yesterday because every minute someone has to turn on mega bright phone and take a picture with flash.
A flash?! For fireworks?!?
Makes tons on sense, ah?
I wonder if it's a bit of a zero sum: chronicling the moment means not enjoying the moment.
That sounds right. Either be in it, or be recording it.
First question to ask yourself when making plans: "Is this Instagram worthy?"
And THEN resist the urge to Instagram it. Those are the truly great moments!
1:41 PM Jul 05 2013