You dont own a cell phone?!

I love this reaction from people. NO I don't own a cell phone. I am grateful too that I don't own one.

I did, I loved it, but now I just don't. I could if I wanted one but I have no desire to constantly be attached to a little rectangular box to feel connected to the people I love.

Have you noticed how socially awkward people have become? No one talks to each other. No one has real conversations. See because I cant throw you a one line text means I actually have to put effort into a relationship with you.

Meaning: if you are worth my time you will know it.

The following things have solidified me not getting one either:
( That's right I broke out the bullets)

• Kids walking down the block together, not talking to one another but staring at their cell phones and texting. When I was a kid one of my favorite things to do was to walk around Massapequa with my friends & talk. And talk and talk and talk. We would laugh, we say silly things, and through those walks we get to know each other. It is some of the fondest memories I have of my childhood.

• Friends sitting at my house and in the middle of a conversation breaking out the cell phone to text someone or talk to someone. I mean seriously, could you be any ruder? That makes me nuts. I was taught when you have company you answer your phone & politely say, I have company may I call you back later... Or you don't answer your phone because caller ID is a beautiful thing and if it is an emergency they will call you until you pick up..

• Being on line a store, we are waiting, we all want to get out of there, but I don't need to hear you badmouthing your kids or spouse in the process. I have my own issues, I don't need to be involved in yours now. Plus its rude to the cashier. They are not invisible, you can acknowledge their existence, they probably hate their job and you make it worse. It wouldn't kill you to smile, say how are you today & maybe a thank you when you are finished. GET OFF YOUR PHONE.

I feel like people are too connected, like they cant be alone. They have to talk to someone constantly to feel cared about. It's crazy to me. You sit there & stare at your phone waiting for someone to text you or you call people for no reason just so you can talk to anyone so you are talking.

Can I tell you how freeing it was.. To be able to say, Oh you called? I wasn't home. Sorry I missed you! Not, why didn't you pick up your phone. With a cell phone you are supposed to be available to everyone at every moment. That is insane to me, its like never being alone ever.

My daughter of course wants one, I mean come on Mom, I'm ten, everyone has one.... O'well! I want you to be able to have a conversation face to face. I want you not to be socially awkward when you are 16 because you only know how to text people and not converse properly... I want you to be able to spell not abbreviate....

I don't know. I see the plus, the car breaks down you can call for help, you can call your kids anytime to see what they are doing.. You are at the store and want to ask someone a size..

Here's the thing.... people managed to get help before a cell phone if their car broke... You might have to walk to get help, but hey obesity is a problem so maybe walking is good.  We survived as kids without  constant communication with our parents... Kids can still lie to you over a cell phone about where they are... And people tended to figure it out on their own, the would take an educated guess, they didn't need to phone a friend...

So when people ask me are you going to get a cell phone? No, I'm not. Not anytime soon. Call my house phone and no you cant text that.