cell phones--

it's hard for people to register the fact that I don't own a cell phone and even harder for them to register that I've never owned one.  I think the classic reaction is when a bloke may ask for my number and I respond with "I don't have a phone"-- they automatically think I'm lying and that I'm not interested.  "Really?"  They always say- as if I had just told them I have chimpanzees for brothers- it's like they almost believe but it's too crazy to be true.  A lot of people get mad at me because I don't have one.  I mean like really mad.  One time a friend was 15 minutes late to a date we had and (get this!) he blamed ME because I didn't have a phone for him to call and tell me he was running late.  It's also common for people to respond with, "You don't have a phone?  Is that even safe??" 

I wonder when I'll get a phone- I really don't see the need for one really- sure people can get in touch with me easier but while I'm going to the bathroom?  eating dinner?  while I'm out with company?  [I'm still stuck in the old phase where talking on the phone with company is rude-- I know if I were a cell (or moblie as they're called here) owner that would change.]   God, it's such a cellphone world.  It seems like every form you fill out now says cell phone number before home number.  I joke to my friends about setting bets to when I'll get one.  I'm saying 2 years.  Do you think that is possible, esp. with the way cellphones are booming right now?  I have no idea really- I'm just waiting for stable paychecks and a roof above my head before I  can pour money into more communication devices.

Side note:  I'm really digging Coldplay's album X&Y

Hey there.

I have a cellphone but hardly ever use it. I did not really wont one but my boyfriend gave it to me a few years ago. It lives in my car and the only time it comes in handy for me is when I've a flat tye and need to call road service. It's a prepaid cellphone and cost me about $2.50 a week to run. Friends do leave messages but they know I won't be recieving them unless I start my car up and that happens about twice a week. Like you I don't feel the need to be connected to the world all the time. Cheers for now.

PS: I approved your comment in my journal but for some reason it did not show up. Sorry about that. I did not even get a chance to read it. Feel free to leave your comment again. I'm sure it will go through next time.

Cheers
Tina.

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