What did people do before they could carry their entire life in their pocket on their cell phone? Seriously, half an inch thick, not more than 5 inches long, and if I lost my iPhone I would CRY. (This coming from the girl who didn’t get all that concerned when I lost my wallet in July and then my purse in August. Annoyed with myself, yes, definitely, but once I canceled my credit cards, it turned into a laughing matter, much to the husband’s irritation.)
If I lost my phone, though, I’m not sure I would be able to recall my name (or my new phone number, come to think of it.) I’d lose 400-some photos that I really need to save on my laptop. Thirty or so ebooks that, as far as I know, I don’t have copies of anywhere else. Some of my favorite games (Text Warp, Sudoku, Poker, and Pee Monkey to name a few.) My instant weather forecast and stock report for days when I need to reassure myself that yes, the economy is slowly creeping back and isn’t going to suck forever.
My Shazam program that lets me find out what any song on the radio is at any time. (Because DJs STILL don’t tell you that ONE song you hear and love.)
My bug zapper (for real…and it works), my pedometer (you know, in case I ever get some exercise again) and my 24/7 link to, well, everyone else, on Facebook and Yahoo IM.
Ack, and I can’t forget my GPS and map program…without it, I would never get anywhere in my new city. Oh, and my calendar, which is the only place I “write” down my appointments. My calculator, my alarm clock (I no longer use the annoyingly hard-to-tune clock on my nightstand) and my weight loss program, you know, for days when I pay attention to what I eat.
And that doesn’t even include the most important functions…phone, email, ipod and internet.
Okay, panicking now. Just posting this feels like I’m tempting fate to make me lose my phone. Someone needs to create an app that will treat anxiety attacks brought on by the mere thought of losing one’s phone. And maybe one that will allow the phone itself to find its way back to me sans human help, should I accidentally leave it somewhere.
(And for the record, no, I am not receiving any commission from Apple for this post. Though maybe I should be….)
Please tell me there are others out there who have become so phone-centric. If not, I need an intervention.
You’re not alone. I don’t have nearly the number of apps on my iPhone as you do but I have between 150 and 200 ebooks on it.
I’m a SAHM of a toddler… my iPhone is the only link I have to the outside world some days. I have email, Twitter, and Internet access. I can read blogs and “talk” to other adults.
I can’t imagine the meltdown I would have if I lost my phone. Hopefully I’m not tempting fate either.
I’m not phone-centric. But I’m excited that you have a bug zapper, too. Everyone else laughs at me about it. Except my grandson. He loves it.
Sharon, do you have your ebooks backed up? I really need to do that with the ones I haven’t read yet! I so understand about the outside link. My kids aren’t toddlers anymore but I sit at home by myself all day (unless you count the people in my head. *g*)
Edie, the zapper is an app on the phone so I don’t have a physical one. But it’s cool! I used to love watching the glowy ones out in the yard and hearing them go zzzttt.
Maybe there is a backup program for your phone?? I looked at an IPhone but I just didn’t do it. I’m afraid that I’ll get too glued to it.
OMG, I feel LOST w/ out my Blackberry. I had to turn around the other day on my way to work when I realized I had forgotten my phone….can’t go anywhere w/out it, lol.
My GPS, my email, my texts….I can’t even remember when I didn’t have this kind of connection 24/7.
Maria, there is some kind of backup and I need to look it up! I know it’s for the newest models but I think it might work for my very old original iPhone too. (Do it do it do it)
Melissa, thank god I’m not alone. LOL It’s sick, isn’t it?