Fellow Human Has No Cell Phone (Like Me!)
I was so thrilled to read Mathew Baldwin’s recent post on Defective Yeti (hilarious and interesting blog, might I add–do check out his stories about his wife, whom he calls the Queen, especially the story called “Beaurocracy“).
But back to my original point. This writer, tech guy, dad, and husband seems QUITE WITH IT. So when I saw his recent post on NOT owning a cell phone, I was surprised, but then relieved.
I also have no cell phone. My friends reading are going “Don’t lie. You HAVE one, you just don’t use it.” Well friends, I haven’t bothered to tell anyone, since I literally NEVER use my cell phone and actually kind of hate my cell phone for that very reason.
But I have lost my cell phone. Don’t worry, I deactivated it temporarily. Beyond that, I can’t make myself care enough to decide how to proceed. I’m having a little quandry–get a new cell phone? I don’t want a new one. I hate it because people call me on it and leave important messages–but it’s never charged. When it is charged, I can’t find it. I stopped giving the number out long ago, yet my doctor, dentist, places like these, they just can’t stop using that number. I think my contract is up too. I was thinking switch to a pre-pay type thing, that way I’ll have the phone for emergencies…but I don’t think they’ll let me do that with my current number.
So, as my quandry continues, I’m paying the $30 or $40 per month just to keep the number. Till I decide. Yes, that’s wasteful. My father would NOT be happy about this. But that’s okay, because I’m in my thirties, so I don’t really have to consult with him on this.
Anyway, I love the reactions Matthew posts–particularly those for years 2005 (Irritation) and 2005 (Derision). I’ve gotten these responses too, but not for not having a cell phone, just for never using it. It was kind of nice to see that at least one other fellow human also has yet to catch up to this particular mainstay of modern technology.
PS. Did I mention that my husband DOES have a cell phone, and that he paid way more than one of his car payments to purchase it? But see, unlike me, he needs a cell phone because he can’t remember his work or home phone numbers. That’s a whole ‘nother post though.
June 18th, 2008 at 3:32 pm
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June 18th, 2008 at 8:04 pm
I wish my husband would lose his cell phone. I think if I glued it to his ear as a prank he wouldn’t even notice. (To be nice, he doesn’t usually talk when around me, just constantly while driving.) He pays for stupid stuff like sports themed wallpaper. And he plays the video games on it while he’s pooping.
June 19th, 2008 at 12:20 pm
Sadly, most folks are cell phone addicts like my children. I hear them whisper about how unreliable I am because-horrors- I carry my cell in in my purse. That means I may miss a call or two. Call child protective services! Somehow it doesn’t work in reverse, though. They carry their cells around like hours-old infants yet I always seem to get the voicemail…hmmm
My hubby complains that if I don’t pick up the cell he won’t know what to get for dinner at the store. Yes, this is a grown man.
Today, my doctor had an urgent message for me about some tests. Where did she call–my cell- even though I’ve stressed that during the day I like to be at my desk in my office. Really, is that so strange?
I’m tired of being the ‘odd gal out’ on this phone thing. It’s a tool people, not a life line. End of rant.
June 19th, 2008 at 12:38 pm
Thank you so much. Yeah people, it’s just a darn TOOL. And I don’t have to use it if I don’t want to. He he he. I’m so rebellious this afternoon:)
Oh my husband TOTALLY has a cow if he calls me and I don’t answer my cell.
Yeah, and the restaurant thing. This sounds like my husband in a STORE. I’m about to do a post on this very topic, but basically, when this man goes to the store, I have very specific instructions on sending him “the list.” And it involves a cell phone, his not mine thank goodness. I’m only willing to follow the instructions bc it saves me a trip to the store.
June 19th, 2008 at 8:53 pm
My hubby COULD NOT DO HIS JOB without his cell phone. I could live without mine. I understand this!
June 19th, 2008 at 9:43 pm
Yup, cell phones are merely tools but some people are way easily addicted to toys and tools.
I used to be one of them but I think I outgrew the cell phone thing. I still want the new iPhone, though. 
Maybe that’s what you should get next Holly, hehe.