How much do we rely on our phones now?
I live on my own now and I admit I spend quite a bit of time on my phone, Wordle every morning, Facebook, and I carry it around everywhere in case someone rings me or if I suddenly have to ring someone. Not long ago I was just getting off my chair in my office, but somehow, I don’t quite know, but I suspect the cords under my desk might have had something to do with this.
I tripped over something and landed flat, spread out on the floor, face down, from the top of my head to my feet. I cried like I never have, and had no idea how to get up. Fortunately I had my phone within reach, on the floor, without a scratch. So I rang my son, still crying, and he came around pretty soon and helped me up.
He wanted to take me to the hospital but I said I didn’t want to sit in their uncomfortable chairs for 3 hours, staring at nothing. I sat in my chair in the loungeroom and I survived.
A few days ago my phone died. It was on the charger overnight as usual and it was 100% but then nothing, just a black screen. I couldn’t even ring my sons, or anyone. I was pretty miserable and I did manage a bit of communication with Facebook messenger, on my computer. The cords are well away from my feet now. I had to go to Melbourne the next day and I did manage a few chats on the way home, with strangers. Being alone and unable to talk to anyone (or that’s what it seemed like) is horrible.
The day after, my son came around and I showed him my phone. He took the cover off and suddenly it worked! Magic! He suggested I buy a new one anyway because it’s pretty old. I think I like that idea as long as I can get one that’s not too different. Another two sons (I have 5, all men now) are looking for me. I would definitely not just grab one because …