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New iPhone = Happier Me

I managed to get my iPhone replaced for less than full price - which made me really happy. I even got to see the special water sensor that lets them know that the iphone has been damaged by water - er- green tea.

It is funny how challenging it can be to change a small habit.

I am now having to learn a new way to get my cup of tea and my iPhone into the counseling office. Normally, I take Ms. iPhone out of the office between sessions to return calls and emails. Then, I take it back in when I return with my tea. But now, I am not carrying it on top of my cup.

Maybe a little pouch or something to carry it in would be safer. Hey I could start a little cottage industry creating stylish iPhone pouches for tea-drinking therapists...

It has been quite a week.
Cynthia

Don't try this at home

Yesterday, I dropped my iPhone into my cup of green tea. Here is how it happened...

So, even though it has worked every day for months and months, it is not a good idea to carry your iPhone on top of your tea cup.

There has been some discussion about the possibility of this being the Universe's way of encouraging me to give up my technology. If so, I get it, really I do

I am way too attached to my iPhone, (or former iPhone). However, I am fairly sure I could've cut back on my technology use on my own without the dramatic and possibly traumatizing events of yesterday afternoon.

Today, I am heading back to the apple store to buy my 2nd iPhone - I had hopes of getting the next generation iPhone that is rumoured to come out this summer - but alas, I'll be spending that iPhone budget today instead. I wonder if we'll all be as excited about this 2nd iPhone purchase as we were last summer?

Cynthia

An interesting essay...

I enjoy reading Serious Eats on my day off. I just read an interesting piece called,"Self Reflections by the Cookie Monster" I thought you might enjoy it - or at least, it might give you something to think about as you go through your day.
Cookie Monster asks, "Is Me Really Monster?"

Cynthia
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Addiction

I just read an article by NY Times food writer, Mark Bittman. I love Mark Bittman, he focuses on simple, good food and his recipes are inviting. He also posts short cooking videos on the Times website that are instructive and often entertaining.

This morning, I read a piece he wrote about taking a break from electronics. A weekly sabbath from his computer, PDA, telephone, you name it. I found that I resonated with the article, and am also considering giving up my electronic friends one day a week, or at least trying it out.

As I typed that last sentence, my stomach clenched, and I caught myself holding my breath - ye gads, this is going to be a challenge.

"Hello, my name is Cynthia, and I am addicted to my technology..."

Here is the article, in case you want to read it.

I Need a Virtual Break, No Really

I would love to read your comments on this. I am off to see if my iPHone actually has an on/off switch.

Cynthia

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