Unexpected Little Things

An 86 year old man looked for a VHS (it's an analog video player for those who don't know, click here for more). Luckily he was able to purchase one in perfect working order and he was able to watch all his old videos from his younger days. We now take it for granted that we can easily take a picture or a video of everyday happenings. Back in the day cameras and recording equipment was just a hassle to carry around everyday. Pictures took several days to see and video recording equipment cumbersome and quite expensive. These days everyone has both at can see pictures and videos as soon as it is taken. Imagine this 86 year old being able to view and relive his cherished memories as fresh as the day it was taken.

These days it seems that life is recorded while it is lived. People take out their phones and record concerts, parties and life changing moments as it happens. Some say this culture of recording these events suck out the enjoyment of the moment. I believe it's best to pick and choose what moments you want to live through and experience and what moments you choose to record in your phones.

Here's a picture of the 86 year olds letter to the seller thanking that person for helping him relive all those moment through an old machine that he kept.

 Note: photo taken from the historyphotographed Instagram account.