Bound by the Cell phone

Bound : in bonds or chains; tied with or as if with a rope

I recently lost the use of my cell phone.  I didn't realize how dependent I had become with this little device that apparently was my life. At the moment I lost connection to the outside world, I wanted to scream... "PHONE DOWN, PHONE DOWN!!!" I tried hand to phone resuscitation, screen and button compressions, along with other emergency techniques. After about 20 minutes, I came to the realization that I had lost it.

 I was  attached to my phone. I couldn't remember a single phone number except my daughter and mother. I used it to stay in touch with my circle and those hanging on the border. I realized that I was constantly on my phone. Whether it was a call, text, or social app, it was glued to me as if it was another organ. If I forgot it at home, I would make sure to go all the way home to get it.  In hindsight, the relationship I had with my phone was toxic.

 I have had more time to do other things. I can actually have face to face conversations. I have read 2 books, took a couple of naps, and have gotten more studying done. I am not constantly looking at that little red or blue blinking light to let me know if someone has called, texted, tweeted, or poked me.

This time, though frustrating, has been liberating. I have been forced to break the chain that had me bound to my cell phone. I will eventually get another one in 3 to 5 business days but I refuse to go back to the slavery that engulfed me.