Blackberry virgin to Crackberry whore in under 2 weeks
Feel The Evolution
I finally did it.
I turned my non-picture taking/receiving, non-keyboard, non-cool status, barely better then a walkie talkie 5 year old phone in and got a Blackberry Curve something or other.
The 20 year old sales clerk was all, and I quote, “Whooaaa, like seriously, according to your account you’ve had that phone for 5 years, we give credits ya know, as in it wouldn’t have cost you anything to upgrade.” ~ Ya, Whatever
Sprint doesn’t have iphones, so I settled for a Blackberry ~ It does have gizmo’s and I’ve only figured out 5 out of 30+ built in applications. I’m sure those other applications have some cool potential, but for now I’m just happy I can:
1) make and receive calls
2) text
3) twitter
4) take a picture and send it
5) Receive emails and painstakingly plink baby keyboard emails
Such advancements in my technological evolution have me feeling like Alexander Graham Bell must have felt when his first telephone connection crackled over the airwaves. I feel like I freakin rock. Sadly, it appears everyone else is already on the cell phone parade so basically I’m the only one truly impressed these days. Evidently, waving around a smartphone doesn’t score any ohhs and ahhs anymore, which is just fine because I ooh and ahh over the new girl enough to give it a complex.
When I first got the phone and was fiddling with it compulsively, someone who shall remain un-named (cough, husband) asked, “Are you going to turn into one of those people who are on their phone all the time?” to which I responded, “I’m the one who had a 5 year old phone, I hardly think I’m a cell phone junkie. Today I just want to figure out all the bells and whistles, that’s all” Yup, I’m still eating those words……….
I’ve decided getting a smartphone is like introducing a newborn baby into the house. High Maintenance!!! The thing is always beeping and singing and crying for my attention. Beep ~ new email ~ Beep ~ text message ~ Beep ~ picture mail Beep ~ phone call ~ Beep ~ news update ~ Beep ~ come change my diaper all these messages are piling up and I’m getting uncomfortable BEEP
So today, on this early morning, with my Blackberry sleeping peacefully beside me only burping the occasional BEEP out, I’ll admit, I’m hooked. A Crackberry whore, waiting for her next beep hit, addicted. I feel completely aligned with the times and up to date now. My official mainstream integration is complete. Rebecca Anne is a loyal slave Mama to the cell phone influence for which there is no escape. Now I just need to figure out what to do with the jealous Papa…….
Him: “Are you going to be on that blackberry every time we get in the car?”
Me: “It keeps beeping, it needs me!”
Him: BEEP BEEP, goes the car horn-
Me: “Ya, ok, fine,” tucking Miss Blackberry safely back into her pouch, “point heard loud and clear. Geshh”
Mark my history books.
The invasion of the cell phone body snatchers has gotten another, ME ~
The iPhone only works with At+T. My brother has one, and he hates AT +T. Awesome curve! I should get one of those things. I had to laugh when you described it as a baby =D And your husband is funny. Really funny.
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LOL. It’s funny you live in extremes. On one end you have all your nature stuff (fishing, hiking, hunting, etc.) and on the other you your computer, mini, someday Kindle and now a Blackberry. Worlds will collide one day when your out there when either you run out of power of something falls in the water. I’m just saying.
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Beep – welcome to the 21st century – beep! I love that you can admit you’re a whore like it’s a good thing. Whenever I say it, I kind of feel bad. And, yeah, you freakin rock!!!;-)
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As I read this I had to laugh.. I was totally without a cell phone for a couple of years, when I got a new one, I was always touching it and looking at it… As you get used to it, it gets better…
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Nooooo, not another one over to the dark side. Soon, there will only be a few of us landliners out here
)
I hate to talk on the regular phone, so cell phones hold little fascination for me. Yes…I am a Luddite. For emergencies, I have a TracPhone…and it doesn’t even have a camera. *gasp* I KNOW!
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I don’t even have a home phone; we do have an office line, but we don’t answer it….I have a blackberry, so we’re sorta cousins. You are darling, and yes, nice juxtaposition to the fly fishing girl with the 10 lb 5 year old cell phone
you are so lovely, and I’ve missed you—-I could just give you a big ol hug of the lingering variety
cuz I know you like the huggins.
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I think it maybe took me two HOURS when I got mine. (ok, 2 minutes?)
Coming over from Heather’s blog (Singing with my Heart)…your letter moved me SO very much! What you did for your neighbor was wonderful. xoxo
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I am so glad I’m not the only one! I got my Verizon Samsung Smartphone a two months ago and I am totally hooked. My hubby has the same problems and makes me put the phone away too!
Actually, I’ve named him Sammy and each morning when my husband leaves for work he goes and gets Sammy from his crib (charger) and places him on my chest so when I wake up I have him near by.
Its a sickness.
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I was addicted to my iphone the minute I lay eyes on it! LOL
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HAH!
I knew it! I KNEW IT!
I’m so proud of you, my friend!
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You shure do give me a good smile to get my days started by reading your posts, I try to respond as often as I can,but have been laid up in the hospital for a week and just got out…I did however have a Net Book there with me and visited your blog every day for a smile. Keep up the posts for every day needs a smile or even a downright good laugh, all helps to make the day a bit brighter.
Bob
Let’s see if this goes throught this time…lol..tricky little blog stuff.
You Sure do give me a good smile to get my days started by reading your posts, I try to respond as often as I can, but have been laid up in the hospital for a week and just got out…I did however have a Net Book there with me and visited your blog every day for a smile. Keep up the posts for every day needs a smile or even a downright good laugh, all helps to make the day a bit brighter.
Bob
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I for one am very impressed. I’ve been trying to figure out how to change my blog backround (unsuccessfully) to something other than the dreary layouts they have, a “real” web site for the business and all the bells and whistles on my phone. Cover miss Crackberry’s ears – I’m not even sure what she’s all about? What’s so special? Am I missing something? Sounds like I am!?! Having fun living vicariously through you though and hoping one day I might be able to catch up.
I have a photo blog for mobile uploads @ http://www.onthegophotonow.com/... check that out..and i have a G1 which is just AS addicting and crack-like!
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I just got my first Blackberry a couple of months ago… and totally hear ya. I wasn’t sure how much I’d really use it, but now I can’t imagine not having one. There’s no going back now
Once you go Blackberry, you never go back(berry)… Sorry, I had to!
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