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NewKidOnTheBlock
07-14-2009, 07:20 PM
It took me 2-3 years of peer pressure to finally get a mobile phone. After the contract expired (2 yrs) I never had time/bothered getting a new one. Contrary to popular belief I've done just fine without a mobile phone for 3 long years. I'm not trying hard to be different, but I just dont feel the need to have one (people calling me weird isnt a strong enough incentive to spend money on one lol).

People call me at home or they message me online. Today I had an exam in the morning, yesterday I sent the professor an e-mail he replied to me with some useful advice, I sent that information I got from the professor to everyone on Studivz (the German equivalent of facebook) at 9 PM (I didnt go online during the day because I was busy studying). By today morning the 5 people who I sent that message to had all read it (despite being in exam cramming mode).

As the world continues to get more connected through the www, I cant see myself buying a cellphone again unless to put it in the car if I ever need to make an emergency call or if I need it for the job...or of course if I need to do optimize sites for cellphones.

Mel66
07-24-2009, 08:54 AM
Do you have children? :) Honestly, that's what I find I need the phone for - so they can call me when I'm out & about, etc.

NewKidOnTheBlock
07-24-2009, 09:05 AM
Good point hehe. No I don't, I'm still trying to make the transition from child to adult ;)

jag
07-24-2009, 09:41 AM
That’s a good move, now you have started thinking of it LOL :)

Best,

NewKidOnTheBlock
07-25-2009, 02:00 AM
NewAdultOnTheBlock wouldnt sound as good though or would it?;-)

Mel66
07-30-2009, 09:41 AM
You're right - NAOTB just doesn't look as cool. :D

jag
07-30-2009, 10:06 AM
NKOTB, May be you can have child to adult in user title :)

Best,