These past few months I have had this overwhelming feeling
like I was OVER-connected to the world.
I was living in a false reality of twitter, facebook,
instagram, texting, emails…
I felt like I was clinging to my phone, and sponging up any
spare moments I had by sticking my nose in that little smartphones screen.
On top of this – I felt like the cell phone company that I
had my cell phone through had me by the throat in a contract that not only overwhelmed
me but was draining my pocket change all too quickly.
It came as a shock to basically everyone in my life when I
said I was doing away with my multi-functioning, spectacular cell phone.
In a time when people are desperate to get their hands on an
iPhone or an Android, a tablet or a computer – I wanted to get as far away as I
could.
I felt like the relationships in my life were suffering, my
mind was never shutting off and I was always panicky if I couldn’t find my
phone RIGHT. NOW.
While I do use my phone to make sure that I can easily
communicate with my kids – I really wasn’t needing to check facebook nine
hundred and four times, and you know what? Twitter is fun, but it’s not
something that makes the world go ‘round.
So I did it.
No – it’s not as drastic as one might think.
But for a girl who has had either and iPhone or Android for
the past 2+ years… going BACK to the annnccciieennnttt Blackberry was a big deal!
Yes, I know the Blackberry is a smartphone. But have you
TRIED to use a Blackberry after utilizing a phone who takes surfing the
internet to a whole new level?
This phone is ancient.
And yes, I do know you can still get onto Facebook and
Twitter – but I have eliminated that from my Blackberry.
I have the ability to get texts, bbms, and emails.
That’s it.
No games.
No social networking.
Just the bare bones.
I also bought out of my contract with one of the “big three”
here in Canada – and the feeling of relief to get that contract out of my life
is like a huge weight off of my shoulders.
Last night D and I spent a ridiculous amount of time just
hanging out with our girl (the furbabies) and talking.
YES. Real Life Talking.
It’s amazing what a little disconnection can do for the
soul.
So I am a proud of owner of this baby.
If any of you are
still living in the ancient world of Blackberry (or are just now getting into
it with the beautiful Blackberry Z10) shoot me an email and let me know your BB
Pin! We could be bbm friends!!
Happy Wednesday folks.
It’s one day closer to the weekend!
I think disconnecting from the fast-paced world we live in is crucial at times - but I agree that it's so hard! I commend you for taking that step - I think you (and those in your life) will be much happier for it.
ReplyDeleteI COMPLETELY get it! I've been having that feeling for awhile now and I'm thinking about taking a much needed break in a couple of weeks. It's so easy to get sucked into the internet world and boundaries need to be made for myself. Jeremy and I are talking about a "no-phones" rule after 6:00 in our house so we can focus on the two of us and more important things. Way to take control!
ReplyDeleteI get it! I have a iPhone and I find from time to time I am glued to it but there are also times I just cant be bothered with it. Like last night Lobster and I had Chiro apts and then went to get something to eat and run a few errands and I walked outta the house without my phone and ya know what it was so nice! I think I need to reevaluate my situation a little myself.
ReplyDeletegood for you!! i've sort of grown tired of social media too... sometimes i feel like it's just to overwhelming... this coming from an IT person too!
ReplyDeletei never activated facebook on my phone (i kinda hate fb) and don't really go on twitter anymore except when i'm bored and waiting in line for something. i've also been straying away from instagram too... there are too many people on there that irritate me and i can only look at food and self-portraits so many times before i get annoyed.