I have been gathering some things I will need to live without my smartphone. Ha ha! I just re-read that and it makes it seem so dramatic - like I'm preparing supplies to live in the back country or through a natural disaster. This takes some planning, though, peeps! You can't just turn your phone off and continue living like you were. I mean, you at least need a replacement phone! (I'm going back in time, but not that far back in time!) Anyway, here is what I have come up with so far in case anyone else wants to join me. (You know you want to.)
"Dumb Phone" with Cheaper Phone Plan
Here is the amazing flip phone I found. Such a sleek design. They actually highlight its sleek "clamshell" design on the webpage. I had no idea the shape of a clamshell was so sleek, but LG thinks so, and I'm going to brag about it all the time now. Count on me mentioning it when I show off my new phone (which I am naming "Doohickey", by the way).
You can call, text and take pictures and videos with this baby! I have a feeling it is that old fashioned texting, though, where you have to go through each letter three times before you get to the letter you want. Super. Maybe that will deter me from my phone even more. Hey! I may even call you. Remember when we used to do that?! I know. You won't pick up. I get it.
Mobile Music Player
I will also need some sort of device to listen to music with. Anders suggested an old Discman. Ha ha ha!! Can you imagine me trying to run with one of those?! Did people ever run with those? You'd probably have to try to do "non-bumpy" or "smooth running" so those discs wouldn't skip. Sounds like a challenge I may be interested in...
In the meantime, I found this Sandisc Mp3 player that also works with Audible and Overdrive so I can still check out audio books from the library and use my Audible account. Phew! I have yet to set it up, but will let you know what I think once I do.
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| Look how cute it is! It's so teeny tiny. I can carry it around in my pocket. |
Ferry Schedule
I still need one. I will have to get one of those ASAP or rely on a friend/husband who has one.
Books
Finally! Something I already have. This will not be a problem. I have a never-ending accumulating pile of books I want to read. Plus, I have Kindle books too. Done and done.
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| I have always been a sucker for "Self Help". Best books eva! |
Laptop
I am going to have a rekindled relationship with my neglected laptop. I will have to use it for my work and shared family calendar, email, making reservations, buying stuff... Not to mention all the new photos I will be editing. Yesssa! I have to make sure I don't transfer my phone addiction to my laptop addiction though. Can't you already see that happening? This will be something I'll keep an eye on. If you notice me on Facebook a bunch, go ahead and call me out. You have my permission!
Essential Oil Reference Guide
Many of you know I am an essential oil junkie. I'm sure you can imagine how bummed I am that I won't be able to use this app. I do have the books, though, so those will have to suffice. Rough when your're out and about, though, and someone needs some respiratory support, and you can't quickly look it up. (I know it seems like it, but I'm totally not joking. This is a serious issue, people!) Is it cheating if I install it on Anders' phone? What? Really? AAARGH. Fine.
A Journal and Some Tea
Because, you know, tea seems so sophisticated, and everyone knows that journaling is a wonderful way to get in some daily therapy. I have been trying to do it more often. Another goal of mine.
I know there will be more that will come up. This is going to be interesting, but I have faith that it is a good decision. My new phone should be arriving tomorrow. Let Sarah's Smartphone Fast 2018 begin!
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| I don't really advocate "killing" it. I just thought it was kinda funny. |
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