Oh, how lost would I be without my cell phone? Tis a question posed by Rory on his blog “A Guy Called Bloke” (hat tip to to Fandango, whose post is what I’m, ultimately, replying to).
Ok, I am not “lost” without my phone. There have been a handful of times in the past few months where I have, deliberately, left my phone at home. Ok, not exactly “deliberately”. I left home, realized my phone was on my desk and opted to not go back for it. For a quick run to a coffee shop, or grabbing dinner out somewhere, it’s fine. But, for me, most everything is on there. My shopping list is there. It’s a backup payment method. My camera is there. My notes. Maps/directions. My calendar. My Kindle app holds many of my books. And then, of course, is my ability to connect. Good luck trying to find a payphone anymore! My cell phone has taken the place of so very much of my old accoutrement, for which I’m grateful.
In the end, I value having my phone with me. It’s a deliberate choice in many ways, and one I’m quite ok with. The only thing I’d say to someone who doesn’t feel the need to always have their phone with them: good luck finding a payphone if you need it.
I once forgot to taken my cellphone with me when I took my dog for a walk. Poor dog didn’t understand why I cut the walk short.
Poor pooch!
Hey Carl, very true it has become more of a lifestyle choice for users and in some cases more for the apps and the feaures and functionality rather than merely a device to communicate to others with.
Oh, yes, indeed! The harder part, I’m sure, is the assumption by so many that you’ll use a smartphone for…everything. My first thought was with my car insurance and towing package. I’m supposed to use the app, and if I get directed to use the app. I expect there’s a button to press to say “talk to a human”, as a fair amount of the country/planet is doesn’t have data coverage. But I expect that’s a pain to access.