Social distancing is a lot more difficult when your primary virtual connection to the world is also cut off.
I guess what I'm saying is, if ever you find yourself in the midst of a word wide pandemic, try to make sure you have a reliable cell phone. I haven't had a phone for about 5 days now, and part of me would like to say it hasn't bothered me. But, really I just wish it didn't bother me so much. I've found some ways to contact a few friends and my parents, but overall, that isolated feeling we're all feeling...I'm feeling it even more. I'll admit it, I am addicted to my phone and my apps. By the time this is over, and I get my new phone, if I can figure out how to set it up on my own, it will be about a week that I have had NO mobile device. My goals with this are to realize that if I lived without it, I can live without it. I'm considering paring down on my "essential" apps and really working hard to put the phone down and live more. Part of this entire pandemic quarantine situation is supposed to be looking on the bright side and making some positive changes that will stay with us. This is one of my positive changes that I really hope will stick.
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Lisa Goldman
3/21/2020 07:29:16 pm
Good for you for finding the silver lining! It is so difficult to be disconnected from people and not having a phone just make it that more difficult!
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Cassie
3/21/2020 08:03:12 pm
I've forgotten my phone in the car before and it sends me into a panic. I give you a ton of credit and I am sure this will be good for you in the end. Hang in there!
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3/21/2020 08:20:17 pm
Wow! This is an amazing experiment. I bet by the time you get your new phone, you will feel so good about having not used it for so long. I am too dependent on my phone, and it is a habit I need to break.
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Shelly021
3/21/2020 08:50:46 pm
I have felt the same panic... it sucks! Hang in there!
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3/22/2020 12:41:44 pm
What an insane time to not have your phone. I'm sure you have other devices to help you out in the short term. Hope you get your phone back soon.
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Noora Hazou
3/22/2020 03:06:33 pm
Phones make us feel safe...connected. People never had the need before because it was at our fingertips. Now, when it's not, it becomes the norm. I want to distance myself as well but I find that family is using it to keep connected. We want to know more about what is going on, how other are pushing through, and FB has a whole new meaning because we really aren't connected physically anymore. I caught myself texting you a few times and then stopped..text me when you get your phone :)
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