We seem to give those who call on our cells priority, interrupting those who made the effort to be there is person.  It is so rare when a cell call interruption is truly something important. I do not understand why we HAVE to be so available ALL the time – we can let the call go into voicemail you know….

Photo thanks to Roberrific's photostream on Flickr

An average contract (because darn them, they make us sign one) averages $2,300 - $2,900 for two years – stop for a minute and do the math. As much as I like everyone, I’d rather go on vacation with my husband for that kind of money!

I have a prepaid phone where I spend pennies a day – it’s cheap and I use it for basic necessities. I use it for - emergencies, to call when I am running late, when I need help (I’m lost, can’t find someone, etc) or to call home and say I am leaving my late evening networking event. I don’t chat on it and I don’t give out the number very easily.  I usually tell people I don’t have a cell phone – now THAT is funny.  Try telling that to someone and watch the look on their face! LOL

I will admit that because I am addicted to technology, I do have an iPod Touch – BUT -  I LOVE smart phones and the many wonderful conveniences they provide us – texting, twittering, ebooks, podcasts, apps, videos, etc.  I’ve yet to break down and get one, for now I just longingly sigh when I see one.  If you have one, I’m sure I am jealous of you, happy for you, nonetheless, jealous.  How I wish the cell phone company prices would come down…

Please consider NOT answering THAT next phone call when you are enjoying time with someone who is ACTUALLY there....it's gotta be good for our wellbeing...don't you think?

Cheers!