I have decided I am part of a dying breed. The other day in the mall I was stopped by one of the pesky kiosk sales people and asked what phone service I had. His jaw literally dropped as I smiled and said, "I don't have a cell phone," and quickly walked away. You read right I do not own a cell phone, and neither does my husband. It is not that we are against nature, or convenience, or comfort. We have plenty of things that are not necessities, like high speed internet and cable. But strange as people may think we are, we are living proof that cell phones are not necessary for survival, not even the pay as you go emergency ones! We have traveled without them, been a little stranded without them, and yes we even go out and leave our two young children at home with a sitter without having a sure way of contacting us. Sure there are times when I think if only I had a phone right now, but there are also plenty of times I think if only I had (I'll let you fill in the blank with the luxury item of your choice). Believe it or not cell phones are just that luxury items that we all can live without. But like the high speed internet and cable who knows how to anymore? Like I said I am part of a dying breed!
p.s. I am not against cell phones, and I love many people who use them.
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3 comments:
I didn't know you have another blog! I'll have to keep tabs on this one too now.
I agree with cellphones are luxuries. I used to say (years and years ago) that I'd never own a cellphone. After having my first one for over a year, I have to say I really like having one. My biggest use though is to call my mom. Is it worth the cost? ...Yes, but only because it would probably cost more for all those long distance calls. :)
you are a dying breed! O and i can't live w/o ours, not b/c we're constantly on it (we hardly use out minutes) but b/c we don't have a land line anymore. :P
You and me both! And it's funny but the EXACT same thing happened to me at the mall with one of those kiosk people. I think the guy thought I was lying.
We are planning on getting phones soon though, but only b/c we're adding onto our FIL's family plan and because we have family all over the place and it seems like that's how they call keep in touch with each other and we're out of the loop!
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