I don`t own a cell phone. Every so often I think I should get one, especially when I am driving to Moncton or Fredericton by myself. But then I stop and remember it would just be another way for people to annoy me. I like the quietness of driving along the highway, lost in my own thoughts. Mind you other drivers aren`t too sure about that, especially when I drift over the yellow line lost in thought.
What would be so important in my life that my family needs to be able to contact me every minute of the day. I don`t m ind them reaching out and touching me, but for God sakes, my every moment is not so exciting, I need to share it. When DH and I are home together, we can go for hours without speaking. Not because we are mad and WW3 is ready to break out, but both of us knew what peace there is in silence.
Texting is just beyond my comprehensive. Every where you look, people are texting. What would be so important at the grocery store, that you need to text your friends? Is their life complete because they just found out Sobeys reduced the price on bananas?
The local variety store has posted a sign for its employees, `We pay you to work, not to text your friends. Cell phones and blackberries not allowed during working hours.` Well said.
Di, today one of my nephews asked me where my phone was. I told him I don’t own one nor want one. He was stunned by my answer. He turned six today. How times have changed.
Cell phones, even ones not connected to a network, are required to be able to call 911. If you’re worried about yourself on long trips just keep an old cellphone in your glove compartment for emergencies.
You really hit the nail on the head – I have a cell phone but when I see all the texting going on when people are meant to be sharing a meal in a restaurant, or kids walking around a mall texting away, or the most scary thing – people driving and texting! Good post. I found you through surfing around in ReTorte by the way
Thanks Tina, for dropping by.