i seriously wanted to see if i could live without a cell phone in todays world. (as part of the buddhist teachings to let go of the material world) ha ha. like thats even possible. (for me anyways and anyone leadinga somewhat normal life) i must admit, its kinda tricky. everything has to be planned. i need to know exactly where im going before leaving the house. i have to remember important phone numbers. i have to know how to change a flat tire.
Its been interesting. And its been over a year. summer time is harder. meeting people to and fro. which coffee shop? which park? what time? ok..ill be there! going to the wrong park by mistake and never finding out everyone else meant the other park until youre home hours later all sun burnt hungry and ready for a nap feeling slightly empty from lack of adult conversation (other than small talk from moms you dont know) for the last few hours.
Alas, i am not a slave to the ringing. the searching the bottomless pit of my diaper bag, dropped calls at the worst of moments (when youve been on hold with the doctors office, and its almost your turn), the dead battery, the frantic search for the phone on my way out the door, and if i havent called you back, well i probably havent been home, and if i am home, i havent checked my messages yet.
needless to say , regardless of how hard i try, i am a product of this society. a spoiled girl who loves the have one hundred numbers at her fingertips, and considering the only somewhat undivided attention i could have on the phone...would be in the car...i think its time to get a cell phone again...in a little while. we will see..
What time are we meeting up again?
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