Never did I think that I would become dependent on one type of communication device, especially a modern one that runs on a new technology. I laughed at those people that mentioned in their discussion boards that they would not be able to live without their cell phone or without Facebook. I thought that since I grew up without any of these conveniences that I would easily be able to live without them now. I found out that I am very wrong.
I recently made a trip to a small city. This was my first trip to this city and I was very excited to be there. This place was amazing. The people were friendly, the town was sunk down into a picturesque valley, and everything was perfect, except for my cell phone. As I arrived at the edge of town, I noticed that my signal was weaker than it had been at any point on the trip. I was not concerned about that though because I deal with a weaker signal every day at work but I can still receive calls and more importantly I can still receive texts and check my emails.
As I drove down into the main part of the city for the first time, I realized that I had lost my signal completely. Again I thought maybe it was just a fluke. I was sure that as I moved to a different part of the city, I would have a signal again. I was completely wrong. I won’t say the name of the carrier out of fairness but I am very certain that this company had never heard of this wonderful place that I had come across.
I soon realized that I had not heard from anyone in my family for a while and realized that I was missing it. I always receive a text from my son on his way from school to cross county practice telling me how the day went and letting me know what he has going on for the rest of that day, that never came. I didn’t get a call from my four year old on her way home from school, I truly missed that. I wasn’t even able to tell my wife and kids goodnight. I had no idea that 24 simple hours without a cell phone could be that difficult to handle, but when you are over 300 miles away from your family, it becomes very tough.
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I had the same mindset as you a couple years ago, but I have become pretty dependant on my cell phone. This summer, I was farming in a remote location and had some tractor trouble. I tried to call for help, but the minimal reception made meaningful communication impossible. Then just last night, I announced a high school football game. There wasn't a phone line to get hooked up to, so I used my cell phone for that. Another huge thing I use my cell phone for is talking to my girlfriend, who lives two hours away.
ReplyDeleteAlthough I hate to admit it, going without my cell phone would be extremely difficult. For me, it is not about missing those short calls or funny texts; it is about being without my security blanket. Having my cell phone means that I am never truly alone even though I may be by myself in the middle of nowhere! As long as my cell phone is with my and picking up a signal, I can call for directions, call for help, or while away the hours until someone drives by.
ReplyDeleteWhile this technology is great, it is also a bit scary to think about what happens when that technology fails and I truly am all alone, without a way to call for help or ask for directions.