Three objects that I couldn’t live without are my phone, my car and my computer. These things help me to stay organized, active and informed. I do everything using these items. What in the world would I do?
My phone has all of my contacts. In today’s world of technology, you don’t even have to memorize anyone’s phone number. How did we ever do that?!! I check my emails and text messages from my phone. I have certain apps that I use as tools and entertainment on my phone. I have thousands of pictures on my phone. I talk to my sisters and my son daily. I can pay for things with my phone. Hell, I can work from my phone. I have to have it!
I live in an area where public transportation is not the greatest. It’s almost non-existent. I drive everywhere; to work, church, grocery shopping, family outings. I have to have a car. I cannot depend on other people. Calling for ride share is way too expensive. It’s not like I am independently wealthy and can afford a driver. Trust me, I would if I could. The thought of feeling stuck makes me cringe!
Yes, I could use a tablet or my phone to write, but there is nothing like having a nice-sized screen while I am writing short stories, poetry and songs. I know we have the cloud now and technology is ever-evolving, but I need my laptop readily available. The feel of it suits my needs. I have to have it!
I will admit that I am spoiled, and it is easy to say that I cannot live without these things because there is no threat of not having them at the time. I have left home and forgotten my phone before. I had to take a deep breath and accept it, but I did make it through the day until I could retrieve it. I went for years without a car. It was difficult and sometimes costly, but I managed to make it wherever I needed to go. I’m rarely without a computer of some sort, but since I know that I do not usually have it while I am on vacation or just out and about, I suppose the world wouldn’t end without it either. Like many things in life, I have honestly made my wants my needs and decided that these are things I cannot live without.
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